Located in north central Arizona, the Town of Snowflake is a growing hub of activities for businesses and visitors. Central to many of the region’s attractions, between prehistoric and native cultures to the north, to the forested White Mountains to the south, you’ll find that the pioneer spirit still lives on. Come for a day; stay for a lifetime… Snowflake is the heart of America where neighbors care and there is always a friendly greeting!
Notices:
- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Town of Snowflake Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed change to the “Comprehensive Fee Schedule”. The proposed changes will include rate changes to water and sewer as well as other departmental fees as requested by departments and the manager. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on July 5, 2022 in the Town Council Chambers at Snowflake Town Hall, 81 W. 1st St. South. The proposed changes to the “Comprehensive Fee Schedule”, if approved, will be effective August 4, 2022. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Brian Richards at Snowflake Town Hall. - Public Water System Consumer Confidence Report CY2021
- *AMENDED TAX RATE* ORDINANCE NO 2022-01:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SNOWFLAKE, ARIZONA, RELATING TO THE TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE AND USE TAX; AMENDING THE TOWN TAX CODE BY INCREASING THE GENERAL RATE OF TAXATION FROM TWO PERCENT (2%) TO THREE PERCENT (3%); WITHDRAWING MODEL OPTION #15 TO IMPOSE THE USE TAX AT THREE PERCENT (3%); ADOPTING LOCAL OPTION #V CREATING A TIERED TAX RATE APPLICABLE TO THE RETAIL CLASSIFICATION AND THE USE TAX; ADOPTING LOCAL OPTION #JJ; ADOPTING MODEL OPTION #3; WITHDRAWING MODEL OPTION #5B; ADOPTING MODEL OPTION #12; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DESIGNATING A GENERAL EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 2022.
The Town Council of Snowflake, Arizona held a Public Hearing on Tuesday February 1, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at 81 W. 1st S. Snowflake, AZ. The purpose of the hearing was to consider a proposed change to the Town Tax Code, pursuant to A.R.S. § 42-6054. The proposed changes will increase some of the Town sales tax rates from 2% to 3% and would add a Use Tax; this proposed change was approved during the council meeting after the public hearing. - *AMENDED TOWN CODE* ORDINANCE NO. 2021-08:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SNOWFLAKE, ARIZONA, AMENDING TITLE 9 CHAPTER 1 “BUILDING CODE; PERMITS” AND ADOPTING BY REFERNCE ADDING SECTION 4 “BUILDING CODES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE” AND SECTION 5 “AMENDMENTS”.
As of 10/7/21, the Town of Snowflake will require that construction be completed in a manner to meet the 2018 International Building Code. This applies to all new construction and remodeling that is issued a permit on or after 10/7/21. This change was approved by the Town Council on 9/7/21. Questions pertaining to this announcement are to be directed to Scott Allen, Building Official at 928-536-7103 ext. 232. Here are some some of the changes: Ground Snow Load- 20 PSF Roof Snow Load- 20 PSF Wind Speed 115 MPH Seismic Design Category- Must Use D for Footings. - Snowflake’s Public Safety Retirement System Pension Funding Policy
- Town Council Meeting Agendas can be found by visiting the Town Council Meeting Agendas page, Town Hall, Library, and Post Office.
Events:
A list of events throughout the year can be found on our Seasonal Events page.
