The ordinance would amend the land use code to carve out a definition of camp parks or alternative dwelling developments, such as tiny homes, where locals could reside legitimately without violating county camping laws.
Thirty-seven “micro-units” are planned, with a focus on efficient living and access to outdoor recreation.
Consultants BAE Urban Economics will conduct the study for a sum not to exceed $130,320.
The ordinance passed unanimously.
During the July 26 City Council meeting, Cory Shurtleff, the city’s planning and zoning director, gave an update on the city’s workforce housing ordinance.
At its July 19 meeting, the Grand County Commission unanimously approved a resolution to initiate proceedings to amend the county’s land use code, adding a requirement that new developments include a percentage of workforce housing.
Long-term residents in high density areas are expected to endure the burden of housing employees, instead of employers.
In June, Local Homelessness Council members received training from the Utah Labor Commission on fair housing laws and how they apply to situations advocates have encountered locally.
Community leaders both within and outside government have been looking for ways to alleviate the housing crisis.
A change to Moab’s code requiring that new developments set aside a certain percentage of its units for “active employment households,” or essentially for members of the local workforce, has been in the works for almost eight months.
