After much discussion, commission passes noise policy
After hours of meetings over the last weeks diving into the fine details of policy, the Grand County Commission has passed a new noise ordinance and changes to the land-use code related to…
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Parriott’s Garage Performance Auto Show planned for the fall
The Grand County Commission considered a special event permit for a new event to take place at the Old Spanish Trail Arena in the fall of 2021. Parriott’s Garage Performance Auto Show aims…
Grand County continues noise conversation as residents offer ideas at Chamber of Commerce discussion
Community members and elected officials continue to discuss how to address noise pollution in residential areas in the Moab Valley. The Moab Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual community conversation on March 15,…
Grand County Commission talks about noise pollution, approves new planning commission bylaws
Commission discusses HDHO, noise pollution The March 2 Grand County Commission meeting included deep discussions of two issues paramount to many residents: the high density housing overlay and excessive vehicle noise in residential…
A thank you to outgoing commissioners Halliday, Paxman and Wells
Grand County Commission Chair Mary McGann recognized outgoing commissioners at the Dec. 15 meeting, offering personalized praise as well as commemorative plaques. McGann commended Commissioner Greg Halliday’s commitment to the many boards on…
Masks required in Moab; Positive tests from tourists left out of count, health department reports
In Grand County, masks will be required in public places where physical distancing is impossible, including businesses and government buildings. The Grand County Council approved the ordinance at their meeting on July 7…
Grand County Council alters meeting rules to address crisis
Though many Grand County buildings and operations are closed, the County Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on March 17, discussing government operations during the current state of emergency, how the county and…
Grand County rejects coronavirus measures at emergency meeting
Tears and anger were on display at an emergency meeting of the Grand County Council on the morning of March 11, as a proposed 30-day restriction on public gatherings in an attempt to…
BLM removes controversial Sand Flats parcels from sale
Many Grand County residents and outdoor recreators from all over the world are likely relieved that the Utah State office of the Bureau of Land Management has removed two controversial parcels, located in…
‘It looks like a trainwreck’: Utah tourism tax reform stalls, affecting Grand County budget
A promising piece of legislation that would impact Grand County and Moab’s finances has been derailed, at least temporarily, by the tourism industry. “In my head, it looks like a trainwreck,” said Grand…