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A piece of the housing puzzle: County considers workforce housing requirement for new development

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

At its July 19 meeting, the Grand County Commission unanimously approved a resolution to initiate proceedings to amend the county’s land use code, adding a requirement that new developments include a percentage of workforce housing.

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Four motorized events approved

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

The Grand County Commission recently updated the county’s permitting process for special events like races, concerts, festivals, rallies and conventions.

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Urgent need for childcare

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

Grand County Commissioners approved awarding $100,000 in grant funds to local nonprofit Moab Community Childcare.

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Moratorium on Thompson Springs development extended

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

The Grand County Commission reinstated a six-month moratorium on new water connections in Thompson Springs, effective Aug. 1.

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Commission meeting notes

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

The Grand County Commission held an exceptionally short meeting—about 25 minutes—on July 5.

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Planned multi-use pathway through Spanish Valley moves ahead

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

The Grand County Commission unanimously approved the preconstruction and design of the Spanish Valley Drive multiuse pathway, a project that’s been in discussion at the county for several years. “I’m super excited about…

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Grand County Commission calls for gun law reform in letter to state lawmakers

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

The Grand County Commission unanimously approved a letter to the Utah Governor’s office and to Utah Congressional and state lawmakers calling for swift action to protect communities against gun violence. Spurred by recent…

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Grand County Commission rethinks special events permits

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

The Grand County Commission has been reconsidering its special events permit process for months, working to streamline it and establish a way to evaluate events and approve those that bring the most benefit…

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The quest for quiet continues

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

The county commission heard a presentation from noise consultant Les Blomberg on the science of sound and the results of recent local noise monitoring.

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County requests pollution control on nearby power plants

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

Grand County Commissioners voted to approve a letter to the Utah Division of Air Quality asking that coal-fired power plants in Emery County be required to install “scrubbing” technology to reduce the amount of pollution sent into the air.

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