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Draft ban on engine brakes proposed to curb noise; deputies identified as enforcement partners
Summary
Bluff staff presented a short ordinance that would make use of engine brakes ("Jake brakes") within town limits unlawful to reduce noise and preserve the community character. Staff said Utah Highway Patrol or the San Juan County Sheriff's Office would assist with enforcement and signage.
Staff presented a brief draft ordinance prohibiting the non-emergency use of engine brakes within town limits to reduce noise and align with the town’s character goals in the general plan.
Erin Nelson said deputies indicated they would assist with enforcement but that the town currently lacks an ordinance to authorize signage and formal enforcement. The draft specifies that enforcement would be handled by Utah Highway Patrol or the San Juan County Sheriff's Office when incidents are reported.
In public comment, Josh Ewing supported the ordinance and suggested language allowing flexibility on sign placement so signs can be put where they are most effective, rather than strictly at town boundary crossings. The hearing was for public comment; no ordinance adoption or vote occurred at the meeting.
