This episode of Codd’s World featured an interview earlier in the day on March 2, 2026

with Moab City Director of Community Development, Mr. Cory Shurtleff. Shurtleff has

been the lead planner for the city since 2022. Following the interview with Shurtleff,

Codd played “Appalachian Spring” by Aaron Copland as a salute to the new season.

Codd began the interview by asking Cory about what the big planning issues that Moab

would be addressing during 2026. Shurtleff said the City Council held a retreat in

January to look at key topics such as updating the master plan and zoning ordinance,

annexation considerations, flood control, affordable housing, and overnight housing

demand. He said the City was due to update its zoning code to reflect changing

pressures for new land uses for housing and commercial development. Shurtleff added

the new master plan wouldn’t be done for a year or two. In the interim, the planning

department is examining its application process, fee-schedule, and review procedures

to help projects advance in a timely manner. The interview lasted about 30 minutes.