Cory Shurtleff
Community Development Director
City of Moab
Cory Shurtleff is the Community Development Director for the City of Moab, Utah, with a professional background rooted in land use planning and small/rural community development. Born and raised in Summit County, Utah, Cory earned degrees in City & Metropolitan Planning, Political Science, and Leadership Studies from the University of Utah, later earning his AICP certification. Prior to his planning career, Cory spent several years working on ranches across the Rocky Mountain West and in Queensland, Australia; experience that continues to inform his perspective on land, resource use, and rural economies. He previously served as a Planning Commissioner before joining the City of Moab staff as an Assistant Planner, later serving as Planning & Zoning Administrator and then Planning Director. Cory’s planning work includes a strong focus on affordable and attainable housing initiatives, sustainability efforts, and land use code development, with an emphasis on practical implementation and long-term community resilience.
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Beyond the Stars: The Realities of Dark Sky Implementation »
APA Utah 2026 Spring Conference: Bryce Canyon, April 9, 2026 10:15 amExplore what it really takes to bring Dark Sky outdoor lighting codes to life in small communities. This session walks through the full process—from application and adoption to on-the-ground implementation and ongoing enforcement—highlighting common challenges, lessons learned, and realistic expectations for staff, officials, and applicants alike.
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