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HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-1992-04RESOLUTION NO. 04-92 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MOAB CITY GENERAL PLAN WHEREAS, Utah Code Annotated, 1953 as amended, mandates Municipalities have a General Plan; and WHEREAS, Moab City is desirous of developing a General Plan to foster stable growth and development. IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Moab City Council that the General Plan of Moab City is hereby adopted as follows: City of Moab GENERAL PLAN The Moab Planning Commission Kyle Bailey Nolan Morse Lucy Wallingford Kirk DeFond John Beck The Moab City Council David Bierschied Terry Warner Bill McDougald David Sakrison Dan Mick Mayor Thomas Stocks Prepared by The Moab Planning Department David Olsen Kathlyn Collins 1 SECTION 1 GENERAL Section SECTION OVERALL Section MOAB CITY GENERAL PLAN PLAN ELEMENTS 1.01 - Introduction 1.02 - Need for Long Range Planning 1.03 - General Plan Elements 1.04 - Plan Implementation 1.05 - Historical Background 1.06 - Moab Population 1.07 - Natural Features 2 GROWTH 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 AND URBANIZATION - Goal - Growth - Natural Constraints - Water Quality - Air Quality - Annexation SECTION 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Section 3.01 - Goal SECTION 4 LAND USE Section 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 - Goal - General Objectives & Policies - Commercial (C-1,2,3,4 and 5) - Recreation/Commercial (RC-1) - Residential (R-1,2,3,4 & RA-1) - Industrial (I-1) - Flood Channel (FC-1) - Agricultural (A-2) - Old Town Overlay Areas SECTION 5 HOUSING Section 5.01 - Goal SECTION 6 PARKS AND RECREATION Section 6.01 - Goal SECTION 7 TRANSPORTATION Section 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 - Goal - Pedestrian - Non -Motor Vehicles - Motorized Vehicles SECTION 8 URBAN DESIGN Section 8.01 - Goal 8.02 - Street Trees & City Landscapes 8.03 - Urban Design & Visual Quality SECTION 9 PUBLIC FACILITIES Section 9.01 - Goal 9.02 - Water 9.03 - Sewer & Waste Water Treatment 9.04 - Solid Waste Facilities 9.05 - Private Utilities 9.06 - Sidewalks & Streets 9.07 - Health 9.08 - Police & Fire Protection 9.09 - Municipal Properties 9.10 - Schools SECTION 10 MAPS Map 1 - Annexation 2 - Land Use 3 - Transportation 4 - Sidewalk Plan 5 - Recreation Trails 6 - Water System Map 7 - Sewer System Map 8 - Storm Water Plan SECTION 1 GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS 1.01 - Introduction The Moab General Plan is an official statement of goals and policies for the future development of Moab City. The plan is expressed in maps, policies and standards. One of the most important objectives of the plan is that it attempts to inject long range consideration into the determination of short range actions. Day to day public and private decisions that guide and create change must be deliberately made with a long range outlook. Overall, the plan attempts to improve the physical environment of Moab. The term general plan is synonymous with the terms "master" or "comprehensive" plan. The plan acts as a guide for the orderly growth of Moab. It is general in that it attempts to cover all the aspects of physical development in the City and is a guide to coordinate the activities of all agencies, departments, individuals, etc. who have an impact on the growth of Moab. The purposes of the general plan may be summarized as follows: 1. To improve the physical environment of the community as a setting for human activities -- to make it more functional, beautiful, decent, healthful, interesting, and efficient; 2. To promote the public interest, the interest of the community at large, as well as the interests of individuals or groups within the community; 3. To facilitate public involvement and the democratic determination and implementation of public policies that guide the community's physical development; 4. To affect political and technical coordination in community development; 5. To inject long-range considerations into the determination of short-range actions; 6. To bring professional and technical knowledge to bear on the making of political decisions concerning the physical development of the community. 4 1.02 - Need for Long Range Planning The need for a general plan is manifest by some of the development problems encountered in the past. Moab is a dynamic community and has experienced fluctuations of tremendous growth as well as drastic population and economic loss. In the last decade, the economic base of the City has gone through a transition from more emphasis on a strictly resource extractive based economy to one that now includes a small regional service based economy. With this transformation has come increased land use conflicts and pressures, increased traffic congestion, and increased pressure on public services. The general plan will be used as a guide to reduce land use problems and facilitate orderly growth. 1.03 - General Plan Elements The Moab City General Plan is divided into the following elements: 1. Overall Growth and Urbanization - addresses the general concerns with planning and development issues, the constraints the natural features impose, and the future outlook for annexations. 2. Economic Development - addresses the role the City plays to attract and promote balanced economic development in the area. 3. Land Use - encompasses commercial, industrial, and residential land use. The land use plan map as part of the land use element indicates what the future predominant type of land use should be in a given area. 4. Housing - addresses the housing needs in terms of quality and quantity. 5. Parks and Recreation - includes proper planning for an adequate amount and proper types of park facilities and activities in Moab. 6. Transportation - involves planning for arterial, collector, and local circulation, and for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. 7. Urban Design - seeks to improve certain aspects of city aesthetics, such as city entrances, planter strips, and landscaping of major roads. 8. Public Facilities - generally addresses the capacities and needs of community facilities and services. Detailed Master Plans are currently being developed for water, sewer, storm drainage, transportation, parking, etc. 5 Each element will include goals, objectives, policies, and implementation. Annexation, land use, transportation and other elements will have an accompanying plan map. Below is a brief description of each: 1. Goals - Abstract interests for which the community is striving. Goals are normally stated in broad terms because they reflect wide community values, and they provide the City with a direction to travel in, not a location to reach. 2. Objectives - Narrower in scope than the goal defined above yet still broad in nature. The policies address the objectives more directly. 3. Policies - Guidelines that should be followed in order to achieve the stated goals. Policies are not inflexible rules; they are guidelines to be applied to a variety of situations and circumstances. 4. Implementation - Recommended courses of action to achieve the goals and objectives in accordance with stated policies. The list is not complete and may be added to or deleted depending on the circumstances. 5. Plan maps for annexation, land use, transportation and other elements show spatial relationships of land use and desired direction of growth. The Moab General Plan, written by the City Planning Department and reviewed and adopted by the Moab City Planning Commission and City Council, is based on technical and political knowledge and advise, as well as response to the community's expressed wants and needs. Community surveys and reports recently completed were reviewed. These included: Utah Community Progress Workbook Survey completed in 1990, The City of Moab Spatial Analysis and Physical Planning Guidelines, by Utah State University, 1990; Comprehensive Development Plan of Grand County Including Moab and Spanish Valley, 1968-1985; Master Plan for Moab's Future, 1957; Grand County Looks at Itself, An Honest Self Appraisa1,1989; Grand United Future Progress Report and Economic Indicators 1985-1989; the League of Women Voters community survey; Moab Parks and Recreation Master Plan 1985-1990; the draft 1989 Moab Master Plan by the Southeastern Utah Association of Governments; and The Comprehensive Plan Educational Planning Manual provided by the University of Utah. Meetings were held in 1991 with City, County, and State departments concerned with master plan elements. Planning decisions will be based on the Moab General Plan, the Moab Municipal Code, the State of Utah Municipal Land Use Development and Management Act, The City of Moab Spatial Analysis 6 and Physical Planning Guidelines and future documentation of public surveys, studies and technicle reports. Background information for the Moab General Plan is found in the Moab General Plan Resource Book. The resource book contains plans and resolutions adopted for housing, economic development, parks and recreation, annexation, physical planning guidelines, etc. The book is available at the Moab City Planning Office for review. Another resource available is City-wide mapping. The entire City of Moab was mapped from aerial photographs in 1991. The maps are digital and may be updated as new information is received. The information can be drawn at any scale and with any combination of features depending on the purpose of the maps. 1.04 - General Plan Implementation The implementation stage of the general plan will come as rezoning and annexation requests are made, as zoning and subdivision ordinances are revised, as capital improvement programs are developed, and as budgets are prepared. In order to preserve the integrity of the Moab General Plan, and to insure that it will reflect the changing needs of residents of Moab, it shall be the policy of the Moab Planning Commission and City Council that: 1. The Moab General Plan elements may be implemented by ordinance or resolution. 2. All ordinance changes, rezoning, or improvement programs shall be in conformance with the expressed policies and maps of the general plan. 3. The general plan shall be reviewed frequently to assure that the policies and programs contained in the general plan are consistent with changing trends and conditions in the City and to better reflect the goals and needs of the community. The plan should be updated every two years and revised at the first of each decade. 4. Requests for a plan amendment may be made by the general public, the City Planning Commission or elected officials. The burden of establishing that any amendment of the general plan is in the best interests of the City shall rest on the applicant. The burden of proof to justify such an amendment shall be on the applicant who must prove that the change will better promote the general welfare of the community and will not result in a decrease of the quality of life found in Moab. 7 1.05 - Historical Background Moab has a diverse culture much the same as it did before it was settled in the latter portion of the 19th century. Ancient cultures inhabited the area and the valley was used as a rendezvous point for trappers and explorers. In 1855 Brigham Young's settlement program brought the first settlers to the valley but because of conflicts with the Indians they did not remain long. It was not until 1874 that the first group of cattlemen arrived, and by 1881 there were 16 families residing in the valley. In 1890 Grand County was created by the Utah legislature and on December 20, 1902 Moab became incorporated as a town. Moab has a rich background in agriculture and mining. During the 1950's Moab became the central location of the uranium boom which brought much fiscal and population growth to the area. Moab changed from an agricultural based community to one of mining and ore processing. After the Atlas Mining Company closed in 1984, a vacuum was created; hundreds of jobs, a large portion of the tax base for the County, and 23% of the population of Moab was lost. However, resource extractive industries such as oil exploration may continue to boost the local economy. Since the closing of many mining operations, the City has also transformed into a tourism community. Moab has become the hub for visitors to stay while they visit the wealth of beautiful scenic attractions and recreation sites such as Canyonlands and Arches National Park. Further reading of historical account of Moab can be found in the following books: Grand Memories published by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers A History of Moab by Faun McConkie Tanner 1.06 - Moab Population The City of Moab is projected by information from the State of Utah to grow approximately 1.5% for the next 30 years. However, this does not take into consideration the seasonal population fluctuations of tourists and service oriented workers. The growth could far exceed projected populations if the job market increased or if the City annexed surrounding lands. Year 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 Population 1,000 1,272 5,100 4,793 5,333 3,971 Projections: Year 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 Population 4,500 4,750 5,000 5,250 5,500 5,750 8 1.07 - Natural Features Moab is located on the Colorado River nestled in a linear valley lined with precipitous red rock cliffs. Moab is surrounded by an extremely rugged and beautiful terrain, with predominantly desert features. Moab has an elevation of about 4,000 feet above sea level and covers an approximate 3 square mile area. Climate Average Daytime Average Monthly Temperatures (Fahrenheit) Precipitation (inches) JAN 49.6 .53 FEB 50.4 .62 MAR 60.2 .71 APR 72.5 .79 MAY 82.4 .57 JUNE 92.0 .45 JULY 99.0 .49 AUG 95.3 .87 SEPT 87.1 .83 OCT 73.8 1.16 NOV 56.0 .60 DEC 45.1 .64 Moab is surrounded by major faults, which are geologically young. Hillsides and flood channels are the most environmentally sensitive areas in Moab plus there are many sensitive areas that have a high water table and high shrink -swell potential. Approximately two-thirds of the City is located within the 100 year flood plain as identified by the Federal Flood Insurance maps (see section 2). For more information on the physical characteristics of Moab refer to The City of Moab, Spatial Analysis and Physical Planning Guidelines, 1986 and 1989--available for review at the Moab City Planning Department. 9 SECTION 2 GROWTH & URBANIZATION 2.01 - Goal To promote the orderly growth and development of Moab in conjunction with available and potential City services (i.e. water and sewer), allowing for a variety of land uses that are attractive and economically viable in locations that are environmentally safe and economically efficient for the City to service. 2.02 - Growth Objectives: 1. To provide a stable atmosphere and encourage the upgrading of existing facilities and services. 2. To ensure that all new development is an asset to the community in terms of appearance, quality of life, impact on community facilities, and the natural environment. 3. To prevent unmanageable growth. Policies: 1. Public input will be solicited on all public decisions regarding land use. Implementation - Examine public input procedures used in the past and analyze for effectiveness. Implement a strong program based on the findings. 2. Protect the economic base of Moab by providing areas in which desired and appropriate economic activities can occur. Implementation - This item is mostly covered under commercial and industrial land use. This policy gives priority to the economic base in identified zones. 3. Transitions between types of land use, especially between conflicting land uses, shall be orderly and efficient. New conflicting land use development will be avoided as outlined in the Land Use section in this general plan. Implementation - Visual, physical and sound buffers shall be employed where necessary. 4. Ensure that all new development is an asset to the community in terms of appearance and impact on the natural environment, a. High quality land use development shall be encouraged, but such development should not become an unacceptable burden upon community facilities. 10 b. The impact of development on community facilities shall be a prime consideration. Implementation - a. Impact assessment reports may be required from the developer for large-scale development projects (see 17.57 if the Moab Municipal Code). b. The fiscal and service capability impact of new development and re -development should be borne by the developer to prevent negative tax consequences to Moab residents. This include services such as water, sewer, storm drains, roads, curb and gutter, and decorative lighting. c. Adopt or update city ordinance for site design, architecture, and landscaping. d. Adopt a policy concerning the allocation of community facility resources to commercial, residential and other land uses. An adequate water supply and sewer capacity must be provided for community growth to occur. 5. Moab should consider adopting impact fees to pay for the future upgrade of public facilities. Implementation - Examine current fee structure, determine and implement an equitable system. 6. Moab shall monitor and evaluate development for growth impacts on the community quality of life and take appropriate action if growth becomes unmanageable. 2.03 - Natural Constraints Objectives: 1. To develop standards to be applied in areas that present natural hazards to human life and property by which Moab can determine appropriate development. Policies: 1. Strict development standards shall be applied in areas that present natural hazards to human life and property. 2. A hillside ordinance shall be adopted to ensure that waste water disposal, erosion, drainage and hazardous rock fall problems are mitigated. Implementation - a. Special zoning or development permitting methods shall be implemented for environmentally sensitive areas. 11 Regulations for areas such as floodways, wet soils and steep hillsides may prohibit any development. b. A section may be added to the City's existing floodway and/or flood channel ordinance that would require people that own propery in the floodway to maintain the floodway and keep it clean of garbage and dead limbs. 2.04 - Water Quality Objectives: 1. To maintain ground water quality for municipal, industrial and agricultural usage, including primary dependence upon aquifer withdrawals for local culinary water. 2. To maintain surface water quality for public health and welfare, agricultural usage, recreation, fish and wildlife habitat, and aesthetic values. 3. To maintain the integrity of water courses for riparian values, flood protection and in -stream water quality. Policies: 1. Moab shall protect ground, spring, and surface water quality. Implementation - a. The city shall review new development projects and changes in land use to protect the quality of the city's water resources. Moab shall not approve any project that would decrease water quality in the city. b. The city shall continue to support the planning and development of the Mill Creek Flood Control and Parkway Project as a measure to maintain high water quality. 2. Moab shall insure adequate water supplies for current and projected use. (Projected use to be determined.) Implementation - The City will acquire and maintain all water rights necessary to ensure future demands are met. The City will also encourage the conservation of water in irrigation practices, and the use of water conserving plants and planting methods in landscaping and agriculture. 12 2.05 - Air Quality Objectives: 1. To do our share in maintaining a high standard of air quality in Moab and in the region. Policies: 1. Moab City shall protect local air quality particularly during temperature inversions in winter months. 2. The City of Moab shall adopt an ordinance to reduce air pollution. Implementation - a. Moab shall cooperate with the Bureau of Air Quality to help educate the public on cleaner wood burning techniques and equipment. b. An ordinance to reduce air pollution may include the following: 1) Prohibit wood burning during temperature inversions, i.e., when the Atmospheric Clearing Index is less than 300. 2) Amortize non -EPA approved wood burning stoves. 3) Control coal, trash, garbage, and weed burning. c. Moab shall explore ways to provide economic help to residents converting from dependency on wood heat. 2. Moab shall promote the use of transportation that is non- polluting and reduces fossil fuel consumption. Implementation - Moab shall develop a pedestrian and bicycle system within the city, connected with other county and regional trails. Moab shall promote the use of public transportation or support the private development of public transportation when it is deemed necessary. 3. Moab shall encourage energy conservation and clean air in conjunction with economic development. Moab shall not approve any project that would substantially decrease air quality or violate established quality standards established by the State of Utah. Implementation - The review of new development shall include criteria for energy conservation and air quality. Infilling and utilizing vacant property shall be encouraged. Coordination with non -motorized circulation will be encouraged. 13 2.06 - Annexation Objectives: 1. Promote orderly growth so that all needed services (water, sewer, garbage collection, police and fire protection, adequate road maintenance, sidewalk, curb and gutter, etc.) can be readily and economically provided (see Annexation Resolution No. 04-91). Policies: 1. Where services stated in the above objectives cannot be adequately provided urban development will be discouraged. 2. The governing body shall assign a zone to territory annexed to the municipality at the time the territory is annexed. 3. Moab shall encourage annexation of land contiguous to the City. Property bounded on 4 sides or 3 sides by the City shall receive highest priority for annexation. 4. Annexations shall be in conformance with state annexation laws. 5. The City of Moab reserves the right to permit or not permit urban development within 1/2 mile of Moab City in the unincorporated territory which the City proposes for municipal expansion (see 10-2-418 of the Utah Code). 6. Areas under consideration for annexation will be shown on an annexation proposal map prepared for the Moab City Master Plan. 7. The impact of annexation on the City shall be assessed and a report given. 8. Educate city officials and community on the subject of annexation and Moab's opportunities to use it as a management tool. 14 SECTION 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 3.01 - Goal To make an effort to increase the City tax base, reduce unemployment, improve the standard of living, and the quality of life. (See the Moab General Plan Resource Book which includes the Grand Economic Recovery Plan and the Social, Cultural and Economic Background of Moab and Grand County.) Objectives: 1. To encourage new business and development while considering the City's capability to provide services and stated policies relating to growth. 2. To encourage the type of economic development that also improves the quality of life in Moab. 3. To encourage development that will create higher wages while being compatible with the General Plan. Policies: 1. Moab shall periodically assess the status of public facilities and services to identify areas of needed improvements based on growth projections and constraints. Implementation - a. Beginning with this general plan, continue to update assessment of future needs and available resources to be updated as necessary. b. Put aside monies from revenues generated that are earmarked for future expansion or replacement of public facilities and services. 2. Moab shall encourage businesses and industries that will be compatible with the local rural environment and develop programs to attract them to the City. Implementation - a. Continue to support and refer to these organizations that promote economic development for the community, i.e. Moab Chamber of Commerce, Grand County Community and Economic Development, Grand County Travel Council, local businesses and organizations, University of Utah, College of Eastern Utah, Utah State University, Castleland Resource Conservation and Development, and the Southeastern Utah Association of Governments. b. Establish an effective city oriented procedure to give potential investors necessary information such as 15 regulations, license and permit requirements, and services. 3. Moab shall work towards enhancing its own character that will maintain a high standard of quality for the community. Implementation - a. Develop a trail network and park system highlighting Mill Creek Parkway. b. Develop an all season recreation and arts program and facilities. c. Develop central business district as a cultural arts and business center. 4. Moab shall initiate and support city beautification and cleanup efforts. Implementation - a. Continue the spring cleanup campaign with the Chamber of Commerce. b. Develop an ordinance for review of development plans for appropriate site, architectural and landscape design (refer to Chap. VIII, Urban Design.) c. Support the Shade Tree Commission to attain its goals and work towards funding a Shade Tree Department. 5. Moab shall work with organizations to promote diverse year- round community activities. Implementation - a. Encourage activities and businesses that provide evening entertainment. b. Continue to support organizations that promote events for the community. c. Encourage new special events for the winter season. d. Support efforts to solicit conventions, seminars, reunions and other gatherings. 16 SECTION 4 LAND USE 4.01 - Goal To guide the use, development, and redevelopment of land in a harmonious and efficient manner. 4.02 - General Objectives & Policies Objectives: 1. To provide coherent and reasonable land use ordinances that reflect the intent of the zones and Utah State law. Policies 1. Land use zoning ordinances shall be coherent and reasonable and reflect the intent of the zone. 2. Ordinances shall be clearly stated. 3. New zones shall be adopted and implemented as necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community. 4. Zones and zoning changes shall be in accordance with State law. Implementation - 1. The City should review land use ordinances to correct the inconsistencies with the intent of the zone. If the zoning is still inadequate, new zones or overlay districts should then be considered. 2. The City should review the current zoning map and correct inconsistencies in each zone to meet current and future needs. 3. Allow the upgrading of more spacious residential area zoning, e.g., allow property owners to change their zone from an R-2 to R-1. 4.03 - Commercial (C-2,3,4 & 5) Objectives: 1. To provide for adequate amounts of commercial land in the future and ensure the attractiveness and stability of these areas. Policies: 1. Moab shall ensure that the quality, location and type of commercial land use is closely related to the needs and demands of the Moab community and takes place in an orderly and efficient manner so that public facilities and needed services can be adequately provided. 17 Implementation - Cooperate with Grand County Community and Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce to conduct market studies of the viability of commercial areas that could indicate what types of commercial areas or uses are lacking which may be promoted by the City. Moab may require individual market studies for major new development. Discourage vacant buildings and marginal businesses. 2. Moab shall mitigate the visual and functional disorder of business strip development and encourage the development of a central commercial district. Implementation - The number of accesses (curb cuts) should be minimized, buffers required if commercial area is adjacent to residences and street trees planted. An in -filling and redevelopment incentive should be explored. Clustering of commercial enterprises should be encouraged. 3. Moab shall ensure that adequate parking and landscaping is provided for new commercial developments and develop additional downtown parking. Implementation - By ordinance and enforcement. 4. Moab shall minimize traffic congestion and ensure ease of traffic flow and safety. Moab shall buffer residential zones from heavy traffic commercial areas. Implementation - An overall traffic study should be done indicating potential problems based on current and projected commercial growth trends. In addition, an impact study should be required for any major commercial development. 5. Neighborhood shopping areas may be allowed at appropriate locations in order to provide convenience goods and services to neighborhoods. Such shopping areas shall be located on collector or arterial intersections. Implementation - Neighborhood meetings should be a part of any designation. 6. Moab shall upgrade the quality and appearance of commercial areas along Main Street. Moab shall ensure that building design shall be high quality and complement and enhance existing development. Implementation - Adopt a sign ordinance. Adopt guidelines for architecture, lighting and landscaping. Adopt design review ordinance which includes architecture of new structures or modification of existing structures. 18 7. Moab shall require that residential uses be buffered from general commercial uses by low intensity uses allowed by the currently adopted zoning map, including but not limited to office buildings, low traffic commercial uses and two or three unit residential uses. Adequate landscaping and visual barriers shall also be used to insure buffering between commercial and residential uses. 4.04 - Recreation/Commercial (RC-1) Objectives: 1. To adopt a recreational/commercial zone characterized by recreation related commercial uses that utilize good design, clustering of facilities, and landscaping to harmonize with the surrounding area. Policies: 1. Moab shall establish Recreational/Commercial land use zones to allow appropriate development in the sensitive areas, i.e. adjacent to residential, agriculture, open space, important viewshed, or critical wildlife habitat. The site design advantages of this zone will: a. achieve a better relationship between open space and buildings, b. establish greater harmony between the development and the surrounding area, c. attract a more economical development with longer life expectancy of buildings, d. provide superior maintenance of buildings and premises, and e. provide a better living environment than is possible to achieve by developing on a lot -by -lot basis. Types of development include lodging facilities and commercially oriented planned unit developments. The buildings shall be set back from public streets and adjacent residential areas and surrounded by landscaped areas utilized for recreational and visual amenities. Implementation - Adopt an ordinance establishing a Recreation/Commercial land use zone. Establish criteria for lands included in this zone. Identify areas in the Land Use Master Plan map that fit this criteria. Adopt Land Use Master Plan map. 19 Lands recommended for inclusion in this zone can be identified with the aid of the 1989 report by Utah State University, The City of Moab: Spatial Analysis and Physical Planning Guidelines. 4.05 - Residential (R-1,2,3,4 & RA-1) Objectives: 1. To achieve attractive, stable, and safe residential areas and to achieve a desirable and compatible mixture of residential densities. Policies: 1. Moab shall provide for the stability of neighborhoods through rehabilitation and neighborhood improvement, and through minimizing adverse effects from conflicting land use. Implementation - Encourage PUD's (Planned Unit Developments) when the housing market is favorable. Target funding for neighborhood improvements and provide for adequate buffers. 2. Moab shall ensure that residential growth takes place in an orderly and efficient manner so that public facilities and needed services can be adequately provided. Implementation - Careful design review will be needed to insure attached units are compatible with surrounding development. 3. Moab shall encourage development or maintenance of neighborhood units centered around parks and schools. 4. Moab shall provide for rural density residential uses (residential/agricultural zones) to preserve a rural, open space setting and to provide for flood protection. Rural development would be characterized by large agricultural type lots. 6. Individual mobile homes shall be contained in mobile home zones and shall not be allowed on individual lots. Implementation - The mobile home communities should be reviewed and specific zoning ordinance and policies developed. 7. Moab shall discourage commercial development in areas outside commercial zones. 8. Moab shall improve the appearance of the street planting strips on road rights of way. Implementation - Delegate the responsibility of improving the 20 appearance of planting strips to the Moab City Shade Tree Commission. 4.06 - Industrial (I-1) Objectives: 1. To provide for varied, viable, and small attractive light industrial districts. Policies: 1. Moab shall encourage the development of appropriate industries inside and outside the City limits to help diversify the economic base of the Moab valley. These industries shall not pollute Moab air, water, and land, or place an unfair burden on Moab's public facilities and services. Implementation - Within the city limits, there is extremely limited suitable land for light industry and none for heavy industry. Suitable areas to develop light industry are identified by the 1989 report by Utah State University, The City of Moab: Spatial Analysis and Physical Planning Guidelines. 4.07 - Flood Channel (FC-1) Objectives: 1. To facilitate the protection of life and property from damage due to floods. Policies: 1. In this zone, Moab shall maintain the character of open land which is free of structures and buildings that are likely to be damaged or which will likely cause damage to other property during reoccurring floods. 2. Moab shall update this zone when necessary due to new information being received on the condition of the floodway. Implementation: a. Identify areas where the City could purchase lands for flood control. 4.08 - AGRICULTURE (A-2) Objectives: 1. To provide a location for agriculture where the raising of livestock can occur with no conflict of non -farm uses. (There are no lands zoned A-2 at this time.) 21 4.09 - Old Town Overlay Areas Objectives: 1. To maintain the unique "old town" integrity of a. the residential neighborhood area bounded approximately by 4th East and 1st East, and 3rd North to 3rd South, and b. the central business district approximately bounded by 1st East to 1st West and 2nd North to 2nd South. 2. To recognize that the attractive charm of the older neighborhood and central business district provides a "sense of place" unique in Moab. 3. To provide opportunity for revitalization of a quality residential area that will compliment Moab's other neighborhoods. 4. To provide an opportunity for new development to occur and still maintain the neighborhood and core business district integrity. Policies: 1. The areas described above shall reflect the land use, and character of the old Moab neighborhood and central business district. Implementation - 1. Re-evaluate appropriateness of the current R-3 zoning with preferred high density housing use in this defined area. Refer to current land -use mapping that shows predominant use as single family residential or other nonconflicting uses. A zone change may be considered. 2. Develop overlay areas that compliments the existing residential and commercial zoning. 2. Land use in the areas described above shall maintain the integrity of the area as an old Moab neighborhood and central business district. Implementation - 1. Develop a policy to discourage new commercial development in the residential zone, except for home occupation and bed and breakfast, as allowed by ordinance. Develop a policy on current commercial development that is consistent with the intent of the overlay area. Allow public buildings, professional offices, parks, schools and churches in the residential overlay area. 22 3. New or redevelopment in the R-3 zone and the C-5 zone shall be the type and style of the quality older homes in the district and generally in Moab. Implementation - Develop design guidelines for size, bulk and height that reflects the style and character of the older residences. Identify examples that the guidelines are based upon. Do the same for the central business district. 4. Maintain the feel of the walking neighborhood and central business district. Implementation - Complete sidewalks, plant trees and maintain city dedicated planting strips. Develop a traffic circulation plan that is convenient for internal traffic movement, while discouraging thru traffic in residential area. 23 SECTION 5 HOUSING 5.01 - Goal To follow a housing strategy that insures housing is available that fits the community's need and a quality environment for all residents of Moab (See Moab City Housing Resolution No. 01-91). Objectives: 1. To improve the housing conditions of Moab. 2. To provide for a variety of housing needs to attract economic development and maintain growth. 3. To maintain the integrity of residential areas with compatible types of housing and development. Policies: 1. Moab shall explore ways to encourage a variety of housing types compatible with the needs of the community. 2. Moab shall enforce health, welfare and safety laws so that properties are maintained and enhance house values. 3. Moab shall cooperate with Grand County to support a housing authority to assist low to moderate income families and individuals to afford housing and rental costs. 4. Moab shall encourage residential homes to remain in that use and only allow permitted uses expressed by ordinance. Implementation - The City could try to persuade or create incentives for developers to provide housing for employees. Details concerning the housing conditions and needs of the City are found in the Moab City Community Development & Housing Needs Policy Plan adopted January 15, 1991. 24 SECTION 6 PARKS AND RECREATION 6.01 - Goal To provide adequate park facilities at the appropriate locations and to offer a strong year-round city recreation activity base. Objectives: 1. To upgrade Moab's entire parks and recreation environment. 2. To ensure high health and safety standards at all parks and recreation sites within the City of Moab. 3. To provide opportunity for full parks and recreation participation opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, gender, or economic circumstances including handicapped and disadvantaged. 4. To effectively manage the natural resources within Moab, to provide appropriate park and recreation opportunities that are resource and or activity based. 5. To provide new and traditional park and recreation experiences for present and future residents. Policies: 1. Moab shall provide a variety of types of park space within the Moab parks system. The park space shall be well dispersed to provide the opportunity for recreation and park use by all of the community Implementation - a. Park space should include: neighborhood parks, community parks, urban greenspace, and special purpose parks as defined in the Resource Book for the General Plan. b. Identify the park space needs and locations in an recreation master plan and Mill Creek Parkway Plan for City acquisition. A Pack Creek parkway may also be considered for City acquisition. c. Encourage citizen participation in the parks and recreation activity planning process to ensure that the needs of various areas and groups of people are addressed. 2. Moab shall continue to plan and implement the Mill Creek Flood Control and Parkway Project as a major element in the recreation system of the City. 25 Implementation - a. Continue to fund a position for master planning, designing, and implementing the Mill Creek Flood Control and Parkway Project to insure success of the City's goals. b. Develop a land acquisition program based on the approved Mill Creek Flood Control and Parkway Project Master Plan. 3. Moab shall support the installation of a full time community parks and recreation director and staff as soon as funding is available. Implementation - Moab shall cooperate with the Grand County Recreation Special Service District to hire, a full time Recreation Director and necessary staff through the Recreation Board. 4. Moab shall be responsible for managing wildlife at appropriate population levels within the appropriateness of the parks and recreation environment. Implementation - Include wildlife and wildlife habitat inventory and management goals in a parks and recreation master plan. Work with The Nature Conservancy, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Bureau of Land Management as well as Moab based outdoor education programs. 5. Park sites and equipment in parks shall be designed to be safe and functional. The facilities constructed shall reflect the interest of Moab residents with special emphasis being given to improvements that would benefit the handicapped. Implementation - Determine what the interests are of those being served and plan facilities accordingly, for example, senior citizens or young children. 6. Provide adequate open space within the City of Moab by encouraging the preservation of open lands and by supporting the development of private parks and open areas. Implementation - Encourage land owners to keep their land open or in agricultural use. The City should consider acquiring open space lands along the creeks and hillsides. 7. Promote the equitable means of funding park development, especially in terms of the impact of new developments. Implementation - a. Consider adopting an ordinance requiring large scale develop projects to give land, or money in lieu of land to benefit the immediate neighborhood. 26 b. In areas within 150 feet of both sides of the flood channel the City may provide incentives to developers to keep structures as far away from the flood channel as possible. The City could create an ordinance or overlay zone that would allow developers to develop cluster housing or denser buildings than current zones allow if they provide for large open spaces near the creeks or flood channels. Scenic easements along the creeks or hillside could also be purchased by the City. 27 SECTION 7 TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION 7.01 - Goal To achieve a safe, efficient, and convenient transportation system that addresses the need for all levels of circulation. 7.02 - Pedestrian Objectives: 1. Provide a viable transportation alternative, for daily circulation activities and recreation. 2. Provide for sidewalks of sufficient width and clear of obstructions or conflicts with other forms of transportation or land use. Policies: 1. Moab shall continue to develop the Mill Creek and Pack Creek Parkway system which includes a variety of urban walking experiences and provides for a throughway or local access. 2. Moab shall provide a pleasant, safe pedestrian experience and encourage and develop pedestrian associated activities. Implementation - a. Replace deteriorated and unsafe sidewalks. Construct high quality sidewalks, funded where possible by establishing special improvement districts (see Public Facilities, Sidewalks, and Streets). b. Use buffering to separate incompatible uses. Separate walking traffic from bicycle traffic where possible. c. Maintain views near traffic for safety. d. Provide safe crossing areas by defining crosswalks more distinctly particularly around schools and other high pedestrian/high traffic volume areas. e. Develop more thoroughly the concept of a program of walking tours and a variety of levels of walks including connections to hiking trails outside the City. f. Provide sufficient parking for vehicles for easy, clear access to walking trails and tours, i.e. park and walk points. 3. Moab shall encourage a more pedestrian oriented business district. 28 Implementation - Cluster commercial businesses. Provide amenities such as plazas, sitting and gathering sites, shade and buffering, clarity of setting (signage and visual orientation). See Urban Design in the General Plan Resource Book. 4. Moab shall meet all the requirements for handicapped access and strive to make the City handicapped access friendly. 7.03 - Non -Motorized Vehicles Objectives: 1. To provide a community designated bike path systems of sufficient width and clear of obstructions or conflicts with other forms of transportation and land use. 2. To provide a viable community transportation alternative for daily activities and recreation. Policies: 1. Moab shall consider including a variety of urban bicycling experiences and provides for a throughway or local access on a Mill Creek and Pack Creek Parkway system. 2. Moab shall provide a pleasant, safe bicycle experience and encourage the development of bicycle associated activities. Implementation - a. Develop more thoroughly the concept of a bicycle system with a variety of routes including connections to trails and routes outside the City. b. Use buffering to separate incompatible uses. Separate bicycle traffic from walking and vehicular traffic where possible. c. Maintain views near vehicle and pedestrian traffic for safety. d. Provide safe bicycle lanes on roads and crossing areas by defining those spaces more distinctly. e. Provide sufficient parking for vehicles for easy, clear access to bicycle routes, i.e., park and ride points. 3. Moab shall encourage bicycle user accommodations in the commercial business district in order to enhance shopping opportunities for the local community. Implementation - Cluster commercial businesses. Provide safe and orderly access to pedestrian amenities such as plazas, sitting and gathering sites, shade. Provide bicycle racks and 29 the clarity of setting (signage and visual orientation). (See Urban Design in the Resource Book.) 7.04 - Motorized Vehicles Objectives: 1. To provide for efficiency and economy of services. 2. To develop an adequate street system for Moab's future growth in type and density of land use. Policies: 1. Vehicle circulation in Moab shall be based upon a system of arterial, major and minor collectors, and residential streets (as indicated by the Street Master Plan Map). 2. Street development shall be based upon the Street Master Plan and the requirements of the public facilities system. Future rights of ways identified on the Street Master Plan shall not be obstructed or built upon. Utility and street rights of ways shall be consolidated where possible. 3. Land use shall be appropriate for street class and according to the Master Plan. The city shall prevent major arterials or through traffic from splitting residential neighborhoods. The City shall plan collector streets so they provide adequate access from residential neighborhoods to major arterials and other adjoining areas of concentration. 4. Moab shall reduce traffic congestion and conflicts. Curb cuts shall be minimized where possible especially off Main Street (Hwy 191). Businesses should be clustered and associated parking access should avoid Main Street where possible. Require traffic studies for major new developments. 5. Coordinate with UDOT and conduct public meetings to address state highway requirements and community needs. Consider a by-pass to alleviate increased truck traffic through downtown. Require location of by-pass be studied. Require approval by the City. Require restricted access and environmentally sensitive construction for view shed, noise, erosion and natural hazards. 6. Moab shall inventory and evaluate street conditions and needs. Necessary street upgrading and construction will be evaluated and prioritized. Funding street improvement projects will be explored, i.e., bonding, special improvement districts, etc. 7. Moab shall assess existing and new street construction with criteria for maintenance, emergency, fire and police routes and access. 30 8. Moab shall insure adequate parking for all land use types. Moab shall also provide for adequate and well designed public parking. Implementation - Increase public parking in areas shown on Street Master Plan map. Follow design guidelines in Urban Design found in the General Plan Resource Book. 9. Moab shall consider consolidating city and county road needs for construction and maintenance. 31 SECTION 8 URBAN DESIGN 8.01 - Goal To achieve a well designed and aesthetically pleasing visual setting throughout the City of Moab, based on the community's social and economic needs, local climate conditions, and natural landscape amenities. To provide a coherent community appearance realizing that Moab must draw identity from its diverse social and cultural elements. 8.02 - Street Trees and City Landscapes Objectives: 1. To improve the overall visual quality and protect the environmental quality of Moab. 2. To preserve and enhance existing landscape resources. 3. To insure appropriate plant selection and site design of public spaces. 4. To minimize maintenance requirements of plantings. 5. To improve the visual quality of the highway landscapes at the entrances to the city. Policies: 1. Moab shall continue to support the planning and development of the Mill Creek/Pack Creek Parkway in conjunction with flood control measures on these creeks. 2. Moab shall support local grass roots community efforts to beautify derelict or unsightly public spaces with, native and adaptive trees, shrubs and ground covers that require low maintenance. Implementation - Support and cooperate on city projects with any group or organization dedicated to beautification projects. 3. Moab shall support the Shade Tree Commission that will initiate an effective community forestry program. Implementation - The Moab Community Forestry Program shall be guided by the Urban and Community Forestry: A Guide for the Interior Western United States. 1990, Second edition. By Craig Johnson, Fred Baker and Wayne Johnson. Published by the USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Region, Ogden, Utah. 32 8.03 - Urban Design & Visual Quality Objectives: 1. To improve the city appearance. 2. To promote high quality site design and architectural design. 3. To mitigate severe climatic conditions through proper design. 4. To protect and enhance surrounding natural views. 5. To provide a visually stable, quality atmosphere which will attract long term quality business investment. Policies: 1. Moab shall incorporate visual appearance criteria for site design, architecture and landscaping into the evaluation process for new commercial, industrial and public facility construction. 2. Moab shall adopt community site design guidelines for streetscape activities such as roads, pedestrian walkways, bikeways, plazas and mini -parks. The components to be considered are signing, lighting, street furnishings and utilities. 3. Moab shall publicly recognize the efforts of high quality site and architectural design in landscaping and construction. 4. Moab shall promote cluster development and the setting aside of open space in new site design. 5. Moab shall promote architecture in new and remodelled construction that is keeping with the local natural setting and small town character. 6. Moab shall promote the establishment of a central town focus to enhance the visual organization and attractiveness of the city. 7. Moab shall pass reasonable ordinances when it is seen as necessary to maintain and enhance visual quality in urban design. 8. Moab shall adopt a sign ordinance and an architectural review ordinance. Moab should also include landscape requirements for parking areas. 33 SECTION 9 PUBLIC FACILITIES 9.01 - Goal To attract, accommodate, and direct growth by appropriate upgrading and expanding public facilities. 9.02 - Water Objectives: 1. To ensure adequate supplies of high quality water for present and future generations through wise water management. Policies: 1. Moab shall consistently and appropriately upgrade and expand the water system to achieve proper pressure throughout the City, to avoid deterioration of lines, and to insure new development of adequate supply. Implementation - Appropriate levels of upgrade should be based on engineering studies and consideration of the limited water resource particularly in drought conditions. Rate and type of growth should be considered. 2. Moab shall acquire and prove up additional water rights based on projected land, parks, and streetscape developments. Implementation - Prove up on current rights and acquire when available. 3. Moab shall implement and promote water conservation techniques. Implementation - Select plants for public plantings with low water requirements. Require low flow toilets and showers for new developments. Maintain and choose an efficient water system. 4. Moab shall protect water quality and avoid the contamination of ground and surface water systems. Implementation - Water quality shall be protected by the cooperation and enforcement of federal and state water quality regulations, and bolstering city water protection regulations and enforcement. 5. Moab shall consider an equitable water use fee structure to insure revenues for future water needs. 34 9.03 - Sewer & Waste Water Treatment Objectives: 1. To insure adequate capacity to serve the needs of the community and meet federal and state effluent requirements. Policies: 1. Moab shall encourage the most efficient use of the sewer collection system. Moab shall upgrade deteriorated and inadequate sewer lines. Implementation - Provide adequate sized lines, proper depth and slope for sewer drainage, appropriate lift stations, and proper metering of effluent lines. 2. Moab shall plan to expand the sewer system based on best information available and use projections. Implementation - Follow-up on the recent study concerning Moab's sewer and waste water treatment needs in the future. Rate and type of growth should be considered. 3. Moab shall not expand agreements with Spanish Valley Water and Sewer until all current allocation of connections are utilized. 4. Moab shall consider annexation in areas already served by the City sewer facilities as indicated on the Master Plan Map. 5. Moab shall implement an equitable fee schedule for sewer hookups. 6. Moab shall consider alternative waste water, and storm water treatment methods to reduce infrastructure costs. Implementation - Explore the possibility of using wetlands for final water treatment. 7. Moab shall provide an adequate storm drainage system and upgrade the existing system. Implementation - Plan a storm drainage system for the future needs of Moab City. A storm drainage plan may be added to the map section of the Moab General Plan. 9.04 - Solid Waste Facilities Objectives: 1. To work with the County to provide the least cost, environmentally safe, and appropriate disposal for solid waste. 35 Policies: 1. Moab, working with Grand County, shall: a. Protect the dump site from hazardous waste contamination; b. Utilize the most appropriate method of closing the dump for long term stability and secondary uses; c. Consider the most appropriate land use for the current dump site after it is closed; and d. Encourage recycling efforts in the community, and reduce the rate of land fill. 9.05 - Private Utilities Objectives: 1. Cooperate with private utilities to provide dependable, low cost, and efficient utilities for present and future needs that are designed and located to maintain the visual integrity of the community. Policies: 1. Moab shall encourage utilities to be placed underground and in existing rights of ways where possible. Implementation - Explore similar regulations in place for subdivisions that may be applicable to other land uses. Explore other cooperative efforts with Utah Power and Light, GTE, and Utah Gas Company. 2. Moab shall encourage the aesthetic lighting of streets that will also insure safety and crime reduction. Implementation - The City may impose special improvement districts, regulate developer installation of street lights, or individual installation of pole lamps. 9.06 - Sidewalks & Streets Objectives: 1. To provide a safe, efficient and low cost sidewalk and street service to the community. Policies: 1. Encourage the installation of curbs and gutters in deficient areas to insure proper street drainage, and to clean and beautify public streets. Implementation - This may be facilitated by a special improvement district or joint participation with city and 36 individuals. Enforce City ordinance that requires curb, gutter, and sidewalk to be built before final inspection. 9.07 - Health Objectives: 1. To work with the County to provide necessary services for the health and safety of the community and future growth. Policies: 1. Moab shall support county and state agencies to provide accessible, affordable and quality health care to the community, i.e. hospital, mental health, etc. 2. Where special service districts include all or part of Moab city limits, the City shall have a representative on the board. 3. The City shall cooperate with Grand County to locate future emergency and health care facilities outside flood and earthquake zones, built on suitable ground, in appropriate zone with convenient access from arterials. (Information for suitable criteria and land available in Moab for public services is contained in the Utah State University 1989 report "City of Moab: A Spatial Analysis and Physical Planning Guidelines" included in Section 2.) 4. Moab shall provide better flood protection for its citizens. Implementation - The City should work with Grand County to provide a warning system when large floods occur so that citizens may vacate areas near the Mill Creek and Pack Creek floodway. 9.08 - Police & Fire Protection Objectives: 1. To provide for the health, safety and well-being of the community with adequate law enforcement and emergency services. 2. To maintain a high rating in order to reduce insurance rates. Policies: 1. Moab shall provide adequate vehicular access and circulation for all new developments so that police and fire personnel may respond to calls as quickly as possible to area residents. Implementation - The City should work with the developer who must have any new construction proposal reviewed and approved. 37 2. Moab shall provide services that adequately cover future growth needs. 3. Moab shall enforce ordinances that relate to and aid law enforcement and emergency services, i.e., clear signing of official house numbers. 9.09 - Municipal Properties Objectives: 1. To provide for present needs and future growth including recreation, administration, utilities, and safety. Policies: 1. Public buildings should continue to be grouped together to form a complex to conveniently serve the public. Implementation - Acquire land as it becomes available. 2. The City shall try to purchase land along the proposed Mill Creek Parkway and other areas for flood control and recreation. Implementation - Work out agreements with land owners for easements or outright purchase of necessary lands. 9.10 - Schools Objectives: 1. Provide adequate educational facilities for current and future growth. Policies: 1. Encourage close cooperation between Moab City and Grand County School District both in terms of the relationship between school capacity and new development, the proper site development of new schools, and the ability to provide schools with needed services, such as water for outside uses. 2. Impact on the school system should be a major part of the review of rezoning or other land use proposals. 38 PASSED AND APPROVED in open Council by a majority vote of the Governing Body of Moab City Council this 18th day of February , A.D., 1992. ATTEST: John ju. West, Moa• sty Recorder 39 rIO Thomas A. Stocks, Moab City Mayor C— R-4 _3 l �c i 1! 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