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Council adopts stormwater code changes to comply with HB507 (Utah Code 19-5-108.3)
Summary
The council unanimously adopted an ordinance to update Title 13 (stormwater code) to comply with HB507/Utah Code 19-5-108.3, adding review timelines, electronic inspections and standardized enforcement/fine limits.
The North Logan City Council voted unanimously on March 19 to adopt an ordinance amending the city’s stormwater regulations in Title 13 to comply with state changes enacted in HB507, codified at Utah Code 19‑5‑108.3.
Scott (city staff) said the legislation establishes uniform requirements for municipalities, and he summarized three principal changes staff incorporated into the updated code: a 14‑business‑day deadline for municipal review of SWIP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention) plans and a five‑business‑day review window for resubmitted plans; a requirement that municipal inspections be completed via an electronic inspection form unless an on‑site visit is necessary; and standardized enforcement provisions and maximum fine amounts to bring local code into line with state limits.
Councilmember Emily moved to approve the ordinance; Councilmember Kenny seconded the motion and the council approved it by unanimous voice vote. Council members asked whether the 14‑business‑day review period would allow adequate time for staff; staff replied that they had already been meeting similar timelines and expected the new standard to be manageable.
Staff noted that for some active permits contractors still rely on third‑party SWIP vendors to submit electronic inspection materials and that most contractors have not yet adopted electronic photo submittals. The ordinance sets the procedural framework for inspections and enforcement but does not record any fines or enforcement actions in this meeting.
The transcript records the ordinance as brought by staff with the state citation and council’s approval on the same day; the adopted local code will set the municipality’s deadlines, inspection methods and enforcement parameters to match the state law.
