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Moab Council annexes two Cermak parcels for National Ability Center housing; assigns C-3 zoning
Summary
The Moab City Council unanimously approved ordinances annexing 602 and 611 Cermak and assigning C‑3 Central Commercial zoning to both parcels; council members said the project will provide specialized lodging and programs through the National Ability Center.
The Moab City Council unanimously approved two ordinances on June 10, 2025, annexing parcels at 602 and 611 Cermak and assigning both parcels C‑3 Central Commercial zoning for a National Ability Center project.
Council members said the annexations complete a long review process and enable the National Ability Center to move forward with lodging and program space targeted to participants who require specialized services. Councilmember Tawny said the project is “a really good project” and praised the applicant's work with staff. Councilmember Jason said the development is not “opening up more hotels” but is intended to provide housing and outdoor education for people with specific needs.
City staff opened public hearings on Ordinance 2025‑09 (602 Cermak) and Ordinance 2025‑10 (611 Cermak). No members of the public spoke during the hearings. Planning staff confirmed that restrictive covenants tied to the pre‑annexation agreement will remain with the land on ownership change. Councilmember Tawny made the motion to adopt Ordinance 2025‑09; it was seconded by Councilmember Jason and passed 5–0. Councilmember Jason moved adoption of Ordinance 2025‑10, seconded by Councilmember Colin; that motion also passed 5–0.
The annexations assign C‑3 zoning to the parcels and bring the properties into city limits. City staff and the applicant have already completed prior steps in the pre‑annexation process; the council's action finalizes the city's jurisdictional and zoning decisions so the project can proceed under city land‑use regulations.
Council discussion focused on confirming that covenant restrictions will travel with the property and on the project's intended use. No formal conditions or amendments were recorded in the council's motions.
With both ordinances adopted, the parcels at 602 and 611 Cermak are now part of the City of Moab and are zoned C‑3 Central Commercial. The applicant and city staff will next proceed with any site‑specific permits or development approvals required under city code.
