Daniel adopts a code enforcement ordinance and tables a resolution on the Storm Haven subdivision court ruling
October 5, 2026, 6:00 p.m. · Wasatch County Services Building, Conference Room B, Heber City
At its Oct. 5 meeting the Daniel Town Council voted unanimously to adopt a Code Enforcement and Community Preservation Ordinance after a public hearing with no public comment. The council tabled a resolution implementing a final court ruling on the Storm Haven subdivision while the town attorney reviews it. The meeting ran 37 minutes.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 6, 2026.
In brief
4 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 approved, 1 tabled, and 1 discussed.
The agenda records 1 dollar amount, the largest $35,000.
2 items here are tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
5 members were present.
Residents raised code enforcement and storm haven subdivision.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Code Enforcement and Community Preservation Ordinance (DO 2026-10-05) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Resolution on the Storm Haven subdivision court ruling (DR 2026-10-05) | Tabled · 5-0 |
| Warrants and first-quarter budget | Approved · 5-0 |
| Planner and water reports | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 4-5 · City code
Code Enforcement and Community Preservation Ordinance (DO 2026-10-05)
Approved · 5-0
After a public hearing with no comments, the council adopted the ordinance. Councilmember Bennett said it gives the council power to enforce the code and the following pages set out how; Mayor Kohler said it will let the code be better defended in court.
- Ordinance: DO 2026-10-05
Item 6 · Development
Resolution on the Storm Haven subdivision court ruling (DR 2026-10-05)
Tabled · 5-0
The mayor said the resolution, which acknowledges and implements a final court ruling concerning the Storm Haven subdivision, was still being reviewed by the town attorney. The council tabled it.
- Resolution: DR 2026-10-05
Item 10 · Budget
Warrants and first-quarter budget
Approved · 5-0
The council approved the warrant sheet, with two invoices from Mountain Valley Construction held pending verification that they were not in an earlier payment. Councilmember Grady asked about legal fees; the clerk said $35,000 was budgeted, and the mayor said a budget amendment will be needed at a later meeting.
- PaymentAmount not given to Mountain Valley Construction
- Budget$35,000
Item 8 · Other
Planner and water reports
Discussed
The town planner reported that the Southfield waterline is finished and passed final inspection, and that a landowner with a 10-acre parcel wants to subdivide and asked for clarification of prior fees. Councilmember Walton reported spring flows and reminded a resident to uncover a water meter before winter.
What residents said
Code enforcementStorm Haven subdivision
A candidate for the Wasatch County Council Seat A said she wants Daniel represented and noted the town's wish to remain rural; she described work toward a national historic district for historic lands and buildings.