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Moab planning staff reports progress on Title 17 code rewrite; review committee to be formed
Summary
Planning staff told the commission that the city has completed an initial review of the first code module in a multi-module rewrite of the zoning code (Title 17), will form a review committee with at least one commissioner and other stakeholders, and may see a final draft adopted by year-end depending on scope and direction.
Planning staff updated the Moab Planning Commission on the city's multi-module rewrite of the zoning code (Title 17), saying the first module of chapters has completed an initial run-through and that the city will convene a review committee to provide broader input.
Staff said the first module covered introductory provisions, development standards and several districting elements. The department has completed legal review of that module and will now assemble a review committee including planning commissioners, council members, staff and community stakeholders to provide content commentary.
A staff presenter told commissioners the rewrite team is grappling with whether to continue incremental fixes or pursue a full repeal-and-replace approach because the existing code has accumulated generations of amendments that have created conflicts and gaps. The presenter said consultants had begun renaming and consolidating districts, which raises questions about scope and authorization for such changes. Staff said the goal is to reposition the effort early if a different overall direction is desired.
The presenter said the timeline depends on the committee's direction and that, if the commission and council align on a path, adoption could be possible by the end of the year. Staff also said legislative-session developments could affect the content and that the planning department recently added an associate planner, Johanna Blanco, who started Monday and will take on development-review presentations.
Commissioners asked whether planning commission members would participate on the review committee; staff said the city manager has directed invitations and that at least one commissioner and possibly multiple commissioners will be asked to participate. Staff also noted public interest has emerged in recent hearings, and the department intends to engage stakeholders and business representatives as part of the review committee.
The commission did not take formal action on the code update during the meeting; staff indicated next steps are committee formation and scheduling further review sessions.
