Summit County News: July 2025

Fire restriction info, nonprofit funding opportunities & more

Author

Derek Siddoway
July 02, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

In this email:

  • Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in place for most of Summit County

  • Guidelines from Animal Control on fireworks & pets

  • Learn about the Zero Food Waste initiative

  • Applications open for nonprofit grants

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Summit County

With hotter weather returning and vegetation drying out, Summit County’s Fire Danger Level has moved from Moderate to High.

Due to increasing fire activity and rising fire danger, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have expanded to include all state and unincorporated lands across Utah beginning June 28, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. There are currently no restrictions for the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest as of June 30.

In addition to state and unincorporated lands, Park City, Coaville, and Henefer have enacted or will soon be enacting fire restrictions within city limits. At this time, we are not aware of any restrictions pending or in place with Oakley, Kamas, or Francis.

The following acts are prohibited under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions:

*No open fires of any kind except within established public Facilities in improved campgrounds, picnic areas -OR- in permanently constructed fire pits at private homes where running water is present.

  • Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, trailer or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area that is paved or free from dry vegetation.

  • Discharging or using any fireworks, tracer ammunition or other pyrotechnic devices including exploding targets.

  • Cutting, welding or grinding metal in areas of dry vegetation.

  • Operating a motorcycle, chainsaw, ATV, or other small internal combustion engine without an approved and working spark arrestor.

Any of the above acts is a violation of state law and is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. These restrictions will be enforced by county law enforcement.

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches and fire conditions remain dangerous, remember to practice Fire Sense. Anything that makes a spark can start a fire! Only build campfires in established rings and never leave a fire unattended if coals are too hot to touch.

Text SCFIRE to 91896 for updates on Summit County's fire outlook, Red Flag Warnings, fire conditions, prescribed burns & more.

Helpful tips to keep your furry friends safe during Firework Season

Prepare in advance

  1. Make sure all your pets are wearing their ID tags and confirm the information on them is current.

  2. Take a clear, current picture of all your pets.

  3. Make sure your home and yard are safe and secure for your pets.

Safety tips during Fourth of July celebrations

  • Leave your pets at home. Keep them safely tucked away in a safe/familiar room or in their crate.

  • Take them for a walk or play their favorite game beforehand to tire them out.

  • Give your pet a new treat or toy to help distract them from all the celebration activities.

  • Make sure all doors and windows (including blinds and curtains) are shut. You can also leave the TV on to mask the noise.

  • Keep sparklers, glow sticks, and fireworks away from pets.

  • After celebrations conclude, check your yard for any debris before allowing pets outside.

Learn about the Zero Food Waste initiative

Did you know? Food waste takes up nearly 50% of the air space at the Summit County landfill, which is both costly and environmentally harmful.

As part of the County’s commitment to responsible waste management and sustainability, we’ve teamed up with the Park City Community Foundation to expand participation in the Zero Food Waste initiative, which aims to eliminate food waste from the local landfill by 2030.

With the new incentive program, new residential customers in Summit County will receive free weekly curbside food waste collection from Momentum Recycling through the end of 2025. Existing customers can also benefit, receiving two months of free service for every successful referral to the program.

Give a scrap and learn more at: parkcitycf.org/curbsidecollection.

Nonprofit grant applications are now open

Summit County is now accepting applications from nonprofits for Fiscal Year 2026 grant funding. The Summit County Non-Profit Entities Grant Application and grant policies can be found at summitcounty.info/grantinformation.

Some criteria that will be used to evaluate applications as follows (in order of priority):

  1. Does the non-profit fulfill one or more of the County's core governmental functions (such as police, fire, water, sewer, roads, public health, etc.)

  2. Does the non-profit fulfill one or more of the policies within the Snyderville Basin and Eastern Summit County General Plans?

  3. Does the non-profit fulfill one or more of the County Council's goals?

  4. Has or will the non-profit receive funding from the County's Restaurant and/or RAP Tax Funds?

Possible grant funding for 2026 is not guaranteed, and the amount of granted funds is subject to revision by the County Council.

The deadline for the grant application is 5:00 PM, Thursday, July 31, 2025. Applications must be submitted online. If you have any questions, please contact Annette Singleton at 435-336-3025.

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