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Councils map out future annexation plans

Moab Sun News9 years ago2 years ago

A map of Moab’s current boundaries reveals abrupt transitions between the city and county, and the two entities’ zoning designations and development requirements often don’t align. As a result, the lack of continuity…

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Study maps out Moab’s future economy

Moab Sun News9 years ago2 years ago

The blueprint of Moab’s future economy moved from the drawing board to the design process this month, as government, business and community leaders reviewed the outcome of work they began last December to…

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This way to affordable housing

Moab Sun News9 years ago4 years ago

Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah Executive Director Ben Riley (in blue shirt) spoke with HASU Board chair Cathy Bonde (second from right) and Brian Rudd about the work that went into Rudd’s new…

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Report says county at risk for “intergenerational poverty”

Moab Sun News10 years ago2 years ago

Early intervention is the key to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty and dependence on public assistance, according to a state commission’s new report on welfare reform. A panel that included Lt. Gov….

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County OKs rezone for Arroyo Crossing

Moab Sun News10 years ago2 years ago

The issue of affordable housing is at the center of several amendments to Grand County’s land use code, and so is a rezone request for a controversial 220-unit subdivision that the Grand County…

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Despite protests, county OKs Arroyo Crossing rezone

Moab Sun News10 years ago4 years ago

Protesters Gigi Love (second row, center) and Peter Nicholson urged the Grand County Council not to vote for the Arroyo Crossing and Master Plan Rezone. A majority of council members ultimately approved the…

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City rejects tiny homes ordinance

Moab Sun News10 years ago2 years ago

Tiny homes won’t be coming to Moab’s one- and two-family residential neighborhoods anytime soon. The Moab City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday, April 12, against a proposed ordinance that would have reduced the…

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National attention shines on local affordable housing groups

Moab Sun News10 years ago2 years ago

With its unfinished walls, dusty floors and bare-bones interior, the Hines family’s next home wasn’t staged for guests – especially not high-profile ones. But Vernita Dore didn’t seem to mind the construction-related mess….

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Committee seeks to guide economic development in Moab

Moab Sun News10 years ago2 years ago

When it comes to quality of life, local residents are almost evenly split between prioritizing environmental and business concerns, while social considerations come in a distant third, according to a new survey of…

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City council, planning commission meet to tackle general plan

Moab Sun News10 years ago2 years ago

For the first time in more than a decade, Moab’s city council and planning commissioners are sitting down with each other to update the city’s general plan. At a joint city council and…

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