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Code enforcement and fine amendments (Titles 1, 19 and 21)

Amendments moving fine amounts out of the Land Development Code (Title 21 chapters 11 and 15) into the fee schedule and clarifying administrative code enforcement in Titles 1 and 19, including extending the hearing deadline from 21 to 35 days. The city awarded its hearing officer contract to Guardian Law. The council reviewed them Oct. 8, 2024.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Code change
Location
Citywide
Applicant
Sandy Community Development

Every hearing and vote

  1. October 8, 2024 · City Council

    Title 21 amendments removing fines, chapters 11 and 15

    Discussed

    Assistant Community Development Director Brian McCuiston gave a hearing officer update: the request for proposals was awarded to Guardian Law, a contract was in progress and a hire was expected by early November. He introduced an amendment moving fine amounts from the Land Development Code to the fee schedule.

  2. October 8, 2024 · City Council

    Titles 1 and 19 administrative code enforcement clarifications

    Discussed

    McCuiston introduced changes that add references to applicable state law, remove the filing fee requirement, extend the hearing deadline from 21 to 35 days and remove a Title 19 hearing officer section.

  3. October 15, 2024 · City Council

    Titles 1 and 19 administrative code enforcement text amendments (Ordinance 24-18)

    Approved

    Brian McCuiston presented. No one spoke at the hearing. The ordinance was adopted by roll call; the tally is not recorded.

    Moved by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Council Member Alison Stroud

  4. October 15, 2024 · City Council

    Title 21 amendments removing fines, chapters 11 and 15 (Ordinance 24-17)

    Approved

    McCuiston presented and said the Planning Commission recommended approval. No one spoke at the hearing. The ordinance was adopted by roll call; the tally is not recorded.

    Moved by Council Member Marci Houseman, seconded by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey