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Snowmass Town Council moves to authorize enforcement of Pitkin County fire restrictions
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· July 7, 2026
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Key points An ordinance was unanimously approved in its first reading, authorizing the enforcement of Pitkin County's fire restrictions. The Snowmass Town Council has taken a step towards enforcing fire restrictions in the area.
The Snowmass Town Council has taken a step towards enforcing fire restrictions in the area. An ordinance was unanimously approved in its first reading, authorizing the enforcement of Pitkin County's fire restrictions.
This move is in line with an earlier ordinance adopted by the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners. The ordinance allows the Pitkin County Sheriff to enforce restrictions on open fires and fireworks when fire danger is high.
Further details on the ordinance and its enforcement can be found in the staff report submitted to the Snowmass Town Council.
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Category: safety Published: July 7, 2026 Source: Aspen Times Reading time: 1 min
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