Council adopts code changes clarifying pool and spa rent-fee exemptions

Sep 21, 2026

After a public hearing with no speakers, the Basalt Town Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 22, Series of 2026, to clarify definitions and fee-exemption language for pools and spas in the sustainable-building code.

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The council held a public hearing and on second reading adopted ordinance No. 22, Series of 2026, which amends town code to clarify renewable-energy mitigation language and explicit rent-fee exemptions for pools and spas. Planner James summarized the changes as clarifications to definitions (including prepackaged and self-contained spas) and consistent language in Appendix C (the fee schedule).

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