City of Flagstaff Council Work Session - September 8, 2026

The City of Flagstaff held a City Council Work Session on September 8, 2026, focusing primarily on updates to building and fire codes, including the proposed adoption of the 2024 suite of codes. Staff presented detailed information on local amendments addressing Flagstaff's unique climate and wildfire risks, energy efficiency improvements, radon mitigation, and wildfire resilience measures. The council discussed the estimated construction cost impacts, which were generally under 4%, and emphasized balancing housing affordability with safety and sustainability goals. Public comments supported the code updates for their benefits in energy savings, climate goals, and safety. The council expressed general support for adopting Option Two of the energy code updates, with commitments to revisit more stringent options in the future. Additionally, the council received an update on the Public Works accreditation process and acknowledged community concerns about noise and traffic enforcement in the Southside neighborhood. The meeting concluded with a motion to authorize city attorneys to proceed on an executive session matter.