Morrison enacts mandatory water restrictions, eyes new building codes
Morrison has imposed mandatory outdoor watering restrictions in response to drought conditions and is under a Stage 2 fire ban, according to the town's July 1 Hogback Newsletter. The Board of Trustees is also scheduled to vote on adopting a suite of updated building codes at its July 7 meeting.
Water Restrictions and Wildfire Preparedness
The newsletter, an official town notice, states that mandatory water restrictions took effect April 2, 2026. A Stage 2 fire ban is in effect for unincorporated Jefferson County. The newsletter also notes the reopening of the Alderfer/Three Sisters Park West Trailhead and ongoing construction closure at Beaver Ranch Park Phase 2.
Proposed Building Code Updates
At its July 7 meeting, the Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that would adopt the 2024 editions of the International Building, Residential, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, Fire, Energy Conservation, Electrical, Existing Building, Swimming Pool and Spa, and Property Maintenance codes. The proposal also includes the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code and the 2023 Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code.
The ordinance would repeal and reenact Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the Morrison Municipal Code, replacing the current 2015 codes. Amendments to the International Building Code would change the permit expiration to 180 days, limit refunds to 75 percent, and replace the board of appeals with provisions from the municipal code.
Other Business on July 7
The board is also scheduled to discuss a resolution on The Fort annexation, determining whether the petition substantially complies with statutory requirements. Agenda items include an award for a sanitary sewer CCTV inspection services contract, followed by a first discussion on ballot measures. Executive sessions before and after the open meeting will cover annexation negotiation strategy and extraterritorial sewer service agreements.
Coming Up
- **Town Board of Trustees Meeting** – July 7, 2026. Agenda includes public hearing on building codes, The Fort annexation, sewer inspection contract, and ballot measures. Check the town's official agenda for time and location.
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