Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Moab City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in zoning with high priority
C-2 Zoning and Infill Development
The city is considering relaxing building rules in the C-2 zone to help developers build more mixed-use projects. This could change how our downtown looks and how much parking is required for new buildings.
Sign Code Modernization
The city is rewriting its sign code to simplify regulations, clarify lighting rules, and remove confusing language. Meanwhile, local business groups are advocating for reasonable allowances like sandwich boards to help businesses tucked away from Main Street attract customers.
Subdivision and Disaster Building Code Overhaul
The city is updating code rules to streamline subdivision approvals by removing redundant public hearings and giving developers more time to record plats. It also brings local disaster rebuilding rules in line with state law so property owners can rebuild nonconforming structures after fires or natural calamities.
Commercial Zoning and Parking Reform
The city is considering making it easier to build in commercial areas by reducing landscaping and setback rules. They are also looking at allowing developers to pay a fee instead of building every required parking spot.
Medical Clinic Zoning
The city is updating its zoning code to let medical clinics operate in the C-5 neighborhood commercial zone. This fixes an apparent oversight and lets local non-profit clinics like New Hope Pregnancy Center expand their healthcare services.
Comprehensive Land Use Code Definitions Update
The city is overhauling its land use code to simplify definitions, coordinate better with building and safety codes, and create flexible options for small business owners and residential development.
Adoption of Wildland Urban Interface Code
The city adopted the 2006 Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code to comply with state requirements while declining to map specific high-risk properties at this time. This balances state wildfire safety mandates with local realities without instantly imposing heavy regulations on homeowners.