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Housing aid available via government, nonprofit, private sector

Rachel Fixsen6 years ago4 years ago

As local businesses began reducing hours or closing entirely in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Joe Kingsley realized that many of his tenants would be short on wages or out of work completely….

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Lionsback case may head to Utah Supreme Court

Moab Sun News6 years ago2 years ago

A deal to create a 150-room hotel and resort adjacent to the Sand Flats Recreation Area may be taken up by the Utah Supreme Court, after a lower court ruled the contract violated…

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Challenge to San Juan’s Spanish Valley zoning plans falls short

Moab Sun News6 years ago2 years ago

An attempt to put a set of ordinances passed by the San Juan County Commission onto the ballot has failed after the county-wide referendum effort did not collect the required number of signatures….

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Closing the Gap: New developments may aid median-income homebuyers

Rachel Fixsen6 years ago4 years ago

“One of the reasons you buy a home is for stability, but also it’s a way to invest in your future,” said Derek Whitworth, manager of Moonflower Community Co-op.  Whitworth has lived in…

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Highway 191 widening now scheduled for mid-March, businesses dismayed

Rachel Fixsen6 years ago4 years ago

Councilmembers discussed major upcoming infrastructure projects at the Jan. 28 City Council regular meeting, as well as the annexation of property adjoining city limits and a resolution to oppose oil and gas leasing…

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Lionsback deal violated Moab law: Judge rules SITLA, City Council contract can’t avert public hearings

Moab Sun News6 years ago2 years ago

A deal to create a 150-room hotel and resort adjacent to the Sand Flats Recreation Area and avoid public hearings was rejected by the Utah Court of Appeals, which ruled that the City…

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Moab City Council doles out community funds, talks zoning

Rachel Fixsen6 years ago4 years ago

At their regular meeting on Jan. 14, Moab City Council decided how they would distribute $55,000 in community funds among local organizations, discussed the overnight development standards they’ve been working on for the…

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Lodging standards passed, Council looks ahead to census

Rachel Fixsen6 years ago4 years ago

On Jan. 7, the Grand County Council voted to approve a long-debated ordinance outlining development standards for new overnight accommodations after more than a year of discussion. They also heard a presentation on…

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Tricky issues tabled at council meeting

Rachel Fixsen6 years ago4 years ago

The Moab City Council held extensive meetings on Tuesday to discuss development standards for overnight accommodation, how the city will divide contribution money among community organizations, and a new strategy for street parking….

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Challenge to Spanish Valley ordinances allowed to continue

Moab Sun News6 years ago2 years ago

A controversial set of ordinances passed by the San Juan County Commission intended to govern growth in Spanish Valley could potentially head to the ballot, after a petition seeking a county-wide referendum was…

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