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Herriman staff propose temporary moratorium on utility cuts for new roads and tougher patching standards
Summary
City staff discussed a proposed moratorium (discussion referenced both 3 and 5 years) on utility trenching in newly constructed roads and higher repair standards (mill and repave ~25 feet each way across full width) to protect pavement life; the ordinance was discussed in a work meeting and will return for approval.
Herriman staff presented a proposal at a work meeting to protect newly constructed roads by limiting utility trenching for an initial period and increasing repair standards when cuts are unavoidable, city officials said on the Herrimanology podcast.
Rationale: Blake Thomas described how cutting new pavement compromises the sealed top and lets water into the base, shortening road life. The city discussed placing a temporary moratorium on trenching in new roads—discussion referenced both a three‑year and a five‑year window—and requiring more extensive repairs when cuts are made.
Proposed mechanics: for very new roads, staff described milling out and replacing pavement roughly 25 feet up and down the cut across the full width of the road rather than simply filling a trench. The standard was slightly different for roads recently treated with slurry or chip seals.
Stakeholder reaction and next steps: hosts noted staff expect pushback from utility companies and contractors because the requirements would increase their costs. The proposal was discussed in a work meeting and was not finalized; staff expect the item to return to council for formal approval at a later meeting.
