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Council adopts temporary moratorium, punts final subdivision code changes pending attorney redraft
Summary
Kamas adopted a temporary moratorium on subdivision applications (ordinance 2024-07) and heard an extended staff presentation on proposed amendments to Titles 3 and 15 of the municipal code to align the city’s subdivision procedures with state law. The council tabled final adoption of the code changes and asked the city attorney and consultant to
Kamas — The Kamas City Council adopted a temporary zoning moratorium on subdivision applications and exceptions (ordinance 2024-07) and heard a multi-hour staff presentation on comprehensive updates to the city’s subdivision procedures.
The council voted to adopt a temporary moratorium that city staff described as an option to “pause” subdivision filings while the city finalizes a revised ordinance intended to bring Titles 3 and 15 of the municipal code into compliance with recent state statutes governing subdivision review. The council’s adoption of the moratorium was unanimous.
City planning consultant Jay reviewed the draft code changes in detail for the council and said the proposed rewrite primarily clarifies administrative procedures, delineates which land‑use authority (planning commission vs. planner) reviews preliminary and final plats, and incorporates state process and timeline requirements (including electronic submission of PDFs for plans and defined review timelines). Jay explained the draft also separates…
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