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Commission adopts first reading of recovery-residences ordinance to codify state accommodation rule
Summary
On first reading the Commission adopted Ordinance 0-7-25 to codify procedures for reasonable-accommodation requests from certified recovery residences to comply with state law (S8954); Commissioners asked how the town will address non-certified facilities.
The Town Commission adopted Ordinance 0-7-25 on first reading to codify the town’s process for reasonable-accommodation requests involving certified recovery residences, following a state law change.
Town Attorney Keith Davis summarized that the town had a 2017 resolution on reasonable accommodations but the state legislature enacted S8954, which requires municipalities to codify provisions by Jan. 1, 2026. "I have incorporated the resolution into ordinance form with minor revisions," Attorney Davis said, noting the ordinance specifically applies to certified recovery residences and other reasonable accommodations required by the statute.
Vice Mayor Tracy Larcher questioned how enforcement would work for non-certified recovery residences, saying there is little incentive for some operators to become certified. Attorney Davis said he would review enforcement options further but reiterated that the current ordinance addresses the state-mandated certified residences. Commissioner Kathleen McGahran moved to adopt Ordinance 0-7-25 on first reading; Commissioner Steven Smith seconded and the motion passed 5-0.
