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Snowflake council approves several code changes, sets Jan. 4 hearing on water rates
Summary
The Snowflake Town Council unanimously approved multiple ordinances to bring town code into compliance with state law (HB 2447), adopted building-code grading provisions and set a public hearing on proposed water and wastewater rate changes for Jan. 4, 2026.
The Snowflake Town Council on Nov. 4 approved several ordinances to align town code with state requirements and set a Jan. 4, 2026 public hearing on proposed water and wastewater rate changes.
Councilmembers unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-14 to apply a residential reserve overlay to parts of the West Gardens subdivision after staff noted three parcels had requested to opt out. Brian Richards said this item represents the final section for the overlay and that Planning & Zoning recommended approval.
The council then approved Ordinance 2025-13 and Ordinance 2025-12, both changes tied to House Bill 2447. Robert Wingo summarized that HB 2447 required amendments to local codes related to expedited plan review and administrative approvals and that the town’s changes “will not require any additional resources,” according to the staff summary.
Council also adopted Ordinance 2025-11, bringing the town’s code into alignment with the 2018 International Building Code Appendix J for grading and grading permits; members discussed limiting requirements where work does not affect neighboring properties. An item proposing amendments to licensing, fees and biting-dog rules was tabled until a draft ordinance is prepared.
The council approved a Notice of Intent to propose increases in water and wastewater rates, fees or service charges and scheduled a required public hearing for Jan. 4, 2026; the town will publish the hearing notice in the local paper and on its website.
Votes at a glance: Ordinance 2025-14 (West Gardens overlay) — motion to read by title and adopt; motion passed (record notes Cory Johnson arrived after this vote). Ordinance 2025-13 (expedited plan review/HB 2447) — adopted. Ordinance 2025-12 (administrative review/site plans) — adopted. Ordinance 2025-11 (IBC Appendix J, grading) — adopted. Motion to table amendments to Title 5 (licenses/fees/biting dogs) — approved. Notice of Intent for water/wastewater rate changes — approved and public hearing set for Jan. 4, 2026.
The council approved the consent agenda (minutes, check register, cooperative-animal impound amendment, two variance requests and the first-quarter financial report). The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Several items were described by staff during the meeting as necessary to meet the effective date of changes tied to HB 2447 (effective Jan. 1, 2026) and to maintain town permitting and plan-review processes in compliance with state law.
