Holladay residents on the east bench will be ringing in their summer holidays a lot more quietly for the next couple of years. The Holladay City Council has approved a sweeping ban on personal fireworks in every part of the city east of 1300 East, a restriction set to stay in place through Oct. 15. Council members pointed to ongoing severe drought conditions and elevated fire danger on the east bench as the driving forces behind the decision. The rule will cover the usual July Fourth and Pioneer Day discharge windows for anyone living inside the restricted zone.
What the Ordinance Does
On April 23, the council adopted Ordinance 2026-03A, which the city filing describes as restricting "the use of personal fireworks within all portions of the City of Holladay lying east of 1300 East Street," effective immediately and running through Oct. 15, unless the council rescinds it earlier. As outlined by Utah Public Notice, the measure does not apply to city-authorized, permitted public fireworks shows that have been signed off on by the fire-code official.
How the Ban Will Be Enforced
The city says the Unified Police Department will step up patrols in the restricted area to help enforce the rules, and residents are being urged to report illegal fireworks to the non-emergency dispatch line at 801-840-4000. According to FOX 13 News, council members stressed there will be no personal-fireworks carve-outs for the July Fourth or Pioneer Day windows anywhere east of 1300 East.
State Law and Safety Context
State law sets the statewide sale and discharge periods for consumer fireworks, but it also lets local governments shut them down in specifically identified hazardous areas. Holladay relied on that authority when it drew the boundary at 1300 East. Under Utah Code §53-7-225, lighting fireworks outside the legal windows or inside a prohibited area can be treated as an infraction that carries a fine of up to $1,000. Safety guidance from the Unified Fire Authority and the State Fire Marshal encourages residents to check interactive restriction maps and lean toward permitted community shows instead of backyard displays when fire danger is elevated.
Where to Look for Details
Residents who are unsure whether their property sits inside the restricted area are encouraged to review the ordinance on the state public-notice site or contact Holladay City offices for clarification. The full ordinance text is posted on the Utah public-notice page, and the city says it is also available for public inspection during normal business hours.
