CITY OF MOAB ORDINANCE #2025-18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE MOAB MUNICIPAL CODE (MMC), AMENDING SECTION 3.50.180, AMENDING 13.20.030, AND ADDING CHAPTER 13.30 TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS REQUIRED FOR SHORT-TERM SHORTAGES OF WATER WITHIN THE CITY OF MOAB.
WHEREAS, from time to time the City undertakes revisions in its zoning ordinances to improve the quality of life and preparedness and align the Code with state law and contemporary environmental planning concepts; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to establish actions for water conservation during short-term shortages due to a system disruption or natural event; and
WHEREAS, Actions have been outlined based on five response stages, Stage 1 (Normal) to Stage 5 (Emergency), which are triggered based on projected water supply levels relative to demand; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City that it establish measures to reduce water use and maintain essential services through standards, requirements, and processes that are substantially consistent throughout the Moab Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that this ordinance updating the Moab Municipal Code is necessary and appropriate for executing a clear and consistent response to water shortages; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance will update the Moab Municipal Code, amending section 3.50.180, removing section 3.20.030, and add Moab Municipal Code section 13.30; and
WHEREAS, the City of Moab has the authority to adopt this ordinance pursuant to Utah Code Annotated (2010) ยง 10-3-702, and hereby exercises its legislative powers in doing so.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED that the Moab City Council hereby approve Moab City Ordinance #2025-18, approving amendments to the Moab Municipal Code as follows:
PASSED AND APPROVED in open Council by a majority vote of the Governing Body of Moab City Council this 9th day of December 2025.
SIGNED:
Joette Langianese, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sommar Johnson, Recorder
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