Commission directs staff to study state Title 17 recodification and propose text amendments

Planning staff told the Morgan County Planning Commission that the state legislature has recodified Title 17 (the county planning code references), changing numbering and requiring Morgan County to update any code references in ordinances, notices and other materials.

Staff asked for direction to prepare a text amendment to update county code references. Commissioners discussed timing and the deadline the clerk noted (Nov. 10) and agreed the task required study and a return to the commission with recommendations.

Member Watt moved and Member King seconded a motion empowering staff to study the impacts of the state’s recodification of planning provisions (formerly cited as Title 17), to draft recommended changes, and to return to the planning commission with recommendations. The motion carried unanimously.

Staff said the changes will affect code references in letters, notices, postings, ordinances and policy communications; staff will forward the state email and prepare a draft text amendment for future action by the commission.