Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Ordinance No. 472. An ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Luis, Arizona, amending and restating City Code sections 8.25.010 and 8.25.020(A) to include hazardously large mud clods on roadways as a nuisance; repealing conflicting provisions, and providing for severability. (ITEM CONTINUED FROM THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 17, 2025) (Kay Marion Macuil, City Attorney)

A. Action on Reading of Ordinance No. 472 by title only
B. Action on Ordinance No. 472

BACKGROUND
Throughout the year, especially during the agricultural season, it is not uncommon for the city to encounter issues with mud, dirt, and debris that create obstructions and hindrances on the roadways. While discussions with various agricultural companies have helped minimize this issue, the San Luis Police Department and Code Enforcement are unable to enforce it under current state and local laws effectively, as existing remedies are criminal in nature and difficult to enforce without an officer witnessing the act. By including mud, dirt, and debris on roadways as a nuisance under San Luis City Code Chapter 8.25, the City will have a clear avenue to enforce this impact as a civil sanction. 

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE
This ordinance amends San Luis City Code section 8.25.010 to add the following definition:
 

“MUD, DIRT, AND DEBRIS AND ROADWAYS. The act of any person, entity, or other responsible party who tracks, spills, deposits, discharges, or drops any mud, dirt, or other debris on a public street or right of way that obstructs or affects the ordinary public use of the street or right of way. This applies regardless of whether the responsible party is acting pursuant to any permitted use."

Further, this ordinance amends San Luis City Code section 8.25.020(A) to include a reference to mud, dirt, and debris to accommodate the new definition.