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Uniontown council adopts gas right-of-entry ordinance, approves subdivision and safety plan; OKs planning work-plan changes and $25,000 consultant authorization
Summary
The Uniontown City Council on March 9 adopted Ordinance 2835 (gas right-of-entry), approved the Boise Creek Cove final plat, adopted a $21-million local road safety plan, amended the 2026 Planning Commission work plan and authorized up to $25,000 for outside consulting to prepare Title 15 amendments.
Uniontown — The City Council on March 9 adopted several measures intended to advance housing development, public safety and regulatory compliance.
On second reading the council adopted Ordinance 2835, which adds a right-of-entry provision to the municipal code to authorize city staff access to buildings where natural gas is supplied and to provide remedies if inspections are refused. The ordinance was read by the city clerk, staff recommended approval, and council voted to adopt it by voice with no opposition.
The council approved Resolution 1869 to accept the final plat for Boise Creek Cove, an 18-lot subdivision on a parcel described in staff reports as a little under 10 acres and zoned R-2 (moderate-density single-family). Director of Planning Chris Besany told council the final plat shows 18 residential lots, a stormwater detention pond and required certifications and bonds; council approved the resolution after committee review and a favorable recommendation.
Council also adopted Resolution 1870, approving a Local Road Safety Plan that staff said identifies nine priority areas totaling about $21,000,000 in potential improvements. The plan lists spot locations and systemic countermeasures — including LED lighting, upgraded striping and shoulder work, rumble strips, pedestrian improvements and rapid-flashing crosswalk enhancements — and is intended to position the city to pursue grants and loans for construction.
During discussion of the annual Planning Commission and Community Development work plan, council voted to remove a proposed review of building heights in the R4 and HCB zones. With that amendment in place the council approved the 2026 work plan and then authorized administration to contract with an outside consultant for Title 15 amendments as needed to comply with state law, not to exceed $25,000.
All motions and resolutions above were approved by voice votes with no recorded dissent at the March 9 meeting. The council’s formal actions will be reflected in the published minutes and ordinances/resolutions posted to the city website.
