September Mayor's Message
9/2/2025
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
Community Concerns Regarding Events and Noise
Huntsville Town has recently received concerns from residents regarding events and activities on property owned by Powder Mountain Resort. I want to emphasize very clearly that, just like every property owner in Huntsville, Powder Mountain has private property rights. With those rights also come responsibilities under our Town ordinances, which apply equally to everyone. Because this property is currently zoned R-1 Residential, it is subject to the same rules as any other R-1 property. Some neighbors have expressed concerns about amplified sound after 10:00 p.m., daytime music levels, and the use of generators late at night. These issues fall under our Town’s noise and nuisance ordinances — rules that are applied fairly to all property owners, whether they are private homes, the Ogden Boat Club, or Powder Mountain.
Powder Mountain has also submitted a petition to rezone this property into the RC (Recreation) Zone. That petition will follow the public process, including review by the Planning Commission and Town Council. All residents will have the opportunity to provide input at public hearings before any decision is made. Importantly, Powder Mountain is now a member of Huntsville Town. That means we are all neighbors, and with that comes a shared responsibility: to be respectful of one another and to work together to protect the qualities that make our community unique. The key question before us is: how can we create a mutually beneficial relationship between residents, Powder Mountain, and the Town as a whole?
In the meantime, the Town is committed to:
- Ensuring fair and consistent enforcement of ordinances across all property owners.
- Working with residents and property owners to encourage cooperation regarding quiet hours and event impacts.
- Listening to community concerns and ensuring they are part of the public record.
Huntsville is a special community because of the balance we maintain between property rights, neighborhood peace, and respectful collaboration. I encourage all residents to remain engaged, share their perspectives respectfully, and participate in upcoming public meetings on zoning and land use.
Thank you for helping us keep Huntsville a great place to live. Have a wonderful fall season.
Sincerely,
Richard L. Sorensen
Mayor, Town of Huntsville