[{"_1":2,"_115":-5,"_116":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,85,95,105],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":59,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6627829,"mediaKeyId","2756551-4eb61105c48f4055af5f98ed0237c0c2","parentId",2756551,"title","Neighbors report dangerous dogs, unpermitted trailers and sewage concerns; county staff to follow up","audioSeconds",2108,"startMs",1198000,"endMs",3306000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756551-4eb61105c48f4055af5f98ed0237c0c2&start=1198&end=3306","thumbnailUrl","https://d352y6ypj4mjo3.cloudfront.net/AudioPlaceholder.png","articleUrl","/articles/6627829/Utah/Neighbors-report-dangerous-dogs-unpermitted-trailers-and-sewage-concerns-county-staff-to-follow-up","mediaUrl","author","Iron County Commission","date","2025-03-24T09:00:00Z","article","Residents of the Rainbow Ranchos neighborhood told the Iron County Commission that a particular parcel has repeatedly generated public‑safety and health complaints involving unpermitted dwellings, roaming dogs and alleged septic problems.

\"She took her dog out for a walk and as she walked towards 5300 West 3400 South, 2 of the numerous dogs that live in that on that property got out of the yard, came, and 1 of them attacked her dog and killed the dog,\" resident Mary Jo Montoya said during public comment. She said multiple complaints to the sheriff's office and building officials have not resolved the situation and described three travel trailers permanently stationed on a one‑acre parcel with newly installed piping and makeshift additions.

Joseph Moore, who said he lives two houses away from the property, described dogs approaching him while he worked outside and said deputies had told residents that, absent a bite or video evidence, there was little that could be done. \"But the last time she was basically told, unless it bites somebody, bites the dog, or unless you have video or picture evidence, there's not much that can be done,\" Moore said.

Terry Palmer, the county's building and zoning director, had earlier raised the broader issue during his departmental report, asking the commission whether it would revisit the county's nuisance ordinance to address \"nuisance use of land for living, keeping of animals, and commercial activities without permitted dwellings or permanent water and sewer.\" He said code enforcement staff had issued 42 violation letters so far this year and that travel trailers and related conditions along Lund Highway were recurring problems.

Commission staff and the county attorney indicated they would follow up. At the meeting Commissioner staff asked residents to meet briefly after the hearing so deputies and building staff could collect addresses, photographs and other evidence for enforcement action and health‑department review. County staff also noted that septic and public‑health jurisdiction issues would be handled through the appropriate health or environmental authority.

Residents asked for clearer, faster enforcement and better communication about how complaints are handled. Commissioners did not adopt new rules at the meeting; instead, staff were directed to gather more documentation and coordinate enforcement, building‑permit review and public‑health follow‑up.

The county did not publish a finding about the specific Rainbow Ranchos parcel at this meeting; residents said they would provide additional documentation to staff.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Iron County Commission Meeting - 03-24-2025 Commission Meeting SB","oneSentenceSummary","Residents of the Rainbow Ranchos neighborhood urged the Iron County Commission to act after complaints that unpermitted travel trailers, roaming dogs and alleged septic connections at a single parcel have created health and safety risks.","taxTitle","Iron County Commission, Iron County Boards and Commissions, Iron County, Utah","taxId",67566,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627834,"County building official reports surge in commercial projects; data‑center proposal and large solar projects under review",266,692000,958000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756551-4eb61105c48f4055af5f98ed0237c0c2&start=692&end=958","/articles/6627834/Utah/County-building-official-reports-surge-in-commercial-projects-datacenter-proposal-and-large-solar-projects-under-review","Building and Zoning Director Terry Palmer told the Iron County Commission that commercial development activity has increased and that a number of large projects are in planning or early permitting stages.

\"As of March 21, we've issued 18 permits this year compared to 11 last year,\" Palmer said, and added that the office had processed 35 plan reviews this year versus 104 last year and completed roughly 674 inspection stops. He reported $226,088 in revenue from permits so far this year.

Palmer described multiple commercial projects in varying stages of review: a Maverik (Maverick) station planned near the south interchange in Parowan, two Terrible's gas stations in Parowan, and tenant improvements at Commerce Crossroads. He said a prospective data center team performed a site visit on the north end of Lund Highway for roughly 2,000 acres and described the buildout as a \"10 year build out project with over $50,000,000,000.\" He said the developer was targeting proximity to major gas and power lines and planned redundant power and fiber connections; Palmer noted modern data centers have reduced water use compared with older facilities.

Palmer also reported two large solar projects moving forward (including a 100 MW AC site north of Parowan), and that AMPAC (also referred to as WeCo/AMPAC) proposes to expand production capacity by nearly one‑third and is preparing a power study and substation work. He said BZI intends to submit plans for an office complex this summer.

Palmer flagged permitting and infrastructure items that will need attention if the projects proceed, such as interchange redesign with the state Department of Transportation for the Maverik site, road design and signatures with DOT, and agreements with landowners for the data center. He said staff are working with DOT and developers to finalize traffic and drainage details.

Palmer also reported on code enforcement: \"Trent has been very active ... He's issued 42 violation letters so far this year,\" mostly along Lund Highway. He asked commissioners to consider revisiting a county nuisance ordinance related to travel trailers, living conditions, animals and commercial activity on residential parcels to address recurring violations.

Palmer's report did not include formal land‑use approvals; he urged the commission to expect future ordinance changes and permit applications and to be prepared for infrastructure coordination as the county negotiates annexation, encroachments and utility needs for major commercial projects.","Building and zoning director Terry Palmer told commissioners that commercial permit activity and several large projects — including two new gas stations, a proposed data center on roughly 2,000 acres, 100 MW solar and an AMPAC expansion — are moving through reviews and could reshape parts of the county.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":50,"_51":92,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":93,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":94,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627837,"Iron County auditor warns SB197 will end new enrollments in circuit‑breaker property tax abatement",75,164000,239000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756551-4eb61105c48f4055af5f98ed0237c0c2&start=164&end=239","/articles/6627837/Utah/Iron-County-auditor-warns-SB197-will-end-new-enrollments-in-circuitbreaker-property-tax-abatement","Iron County Auditor Lucas Little said a recently passed state bill, SB197, will prevent new applicants from enrolling in the state's circuit‑breaker property tax abatement after this year and will reduce benefits for some current participants.

The change matters to residents who qualify for the abatement by age and income: \"If they are 65 or older and make under the income limit, they qualify for the circuit breaker abatement program,\" Little said. He told commissioners the program reimbursed the county for amounts forgiven and asked any potentially eligible residents to contact the auditor's office this year to enroll while the program remains open to new applicants.

Little said the income cutoff in 2024 was \"just above $40,000,\" and estimated that 300 to 400 Iron County residents currently participate. He said the final version of SB197 will allow existing enrollees to remain on the program but will bar new applicants after this year and will in some cases force participants to choose between two types of county/state tax relief that previously could be stacked. \"This new bill prohibits anyone new from getting the circuit breaker application after this year,\" he said.

Little said the county is notifying current participants that the benefit may cover a smaller portion of property taxes going forward and advised they should plan for higher out‑of‑pocket tax bills in future years. He also said the county had written to the governor and that one senator, Senator Vickers, had opposed the bill; Little said a veto by the governor was still a possibility but that the bill had passed the legislature.

The auditor framed the change as immediate and practical: residents who meet the age and income threshold and who want the abatement should enroll this year. Little added that county staff will attempt outreach to impacted residents and answer questions about how the new statute will change refunding and lien procedures.

County officials did not adopt any formal county policy during the meeting; Little said the auditor's office would continue outreach and counseling for residents about next steps.

The commission did not vote on a local ordinance related to the program during this session; Little focused on notifying residents and coordinating with state contacts.","Iron County Auditor Lucas Little said state bill SB197 will stop new enrollments in the state's circuit‑breaker property tax abatement after this year, affecting roughly 300'400 county residents and changing benefits for current participants.",{"_33":96,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":97,"_41":98,"_43":99,"_45":100,"_47":101,"_49":50,"_51":102,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":103,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":104,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627819,"Commission approves midyear budget changes, credit limit increase and a series of routine actions",237,7815000,8052000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756551-4eb61105c48f4055af5f98ed0237c0c2&start=7815&end=8052","/articles/6627819/Utah/Commission-approves-midyear-budget-changes-credit-limit-increase-and-a-series-of-routine-actions","The Iron County Commission approved a package of routine but consequential administrative actions at its March meeting, including adoption of midyear budget adjustments, an increase in the county's comprehensive credit‑card limits, approval of property tax exemptions for qualifying organizations, and personnel and board appointments.

Budget amendments: The commission adopted midyear budget adjustments to recognize grant revenues, add several staffing changes and update appropriations. County staff explained a lowered jail medical expense line (reduced by $600,000) and proposed adding an attorney position, a part‑time victim advocate, three jail correction deputies and other minor grant‑funded items. The commission approved Resolution 2025‑3 adopting the amendments by voice vote.

Credit limit increase: The commission voted to raise the county's comprehensive credit‑card limit with State Bank of Southern Utah from $150,000 to $225,000 and to increase the sheriff's account limit to $80,000. County staff said the change aligns aggregate card allocations with bank limits and accommodates rising card usage.

Property tax exemptions: The commission approved a slate of property tax exemptions submitted by religious, educational and charitable organizations for the 2025 tax year as presented by the auditor's office.

Personnel and board appointments: The commission approved several personnel selections and internal promotions across departments (council on aging, sheriff's office, road department and the Children's Justice Center interim director) and appointed Dennis Gray to the Planning Commission to fill a vacancy.

Votes were taken by voice and recorded in the meeting transcript as \"Aye\" (no roll‑call tallies for individual members were provided in the transcript). The commission did not debate the measures at length and recorded each motion as approved.","At its March meeting the Iron County Commission approved midyear budget amendments, increased county credit limits, authorized property tax exemptions, and confirmed personnel and board appointments. All motions passed by voice vote; specific roll calls were not transcribed.",{"_33":106,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":107,"_41":108,"_43":109,"_45":110,"_47":111,"_49":50,"_51":112,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":113,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":114,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627824,"County engineer to seek formal adoption of belt‑route alignment; Iron Springs Road design and utility sleeves planned",586,1812000,2398000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756551-4eb61105c48f4055af5f98ed0237c0c2&start=1812&end=2398","/articles/6627824/Utah/County-engineer-to-seek-formal-adoption-of-beltroute-alignment-Iron-Springs-Road-design-and-utility-sleeves-planned","County Engineer Rich Wilson told the Iron County Commission that staff will request formal adoption of a refined belt‑route alignment at the commission's next regular meeting and described parallel work on Iron Springs Road design and utility coordination with UDOT.

Wilson said county staff have received interest from four landowners willing to dedicate property for the belt route and that a formal, meet‑and‑bounds alignment will make future acquisitions and construction simpler. \"We want to bring to you next in 2 weeks an adoption of this is where it's going to be so that when, I've already started to hire, for those 4 properties, we need to have a property description,\" he said, adding the revised alignment reduces impacts on landowners.

On Iron Springs Road, Wilson said the county selected Stanley Engineering to manage design with UDOT and asked the commission to approve planning steps so the county can place utility sleeves at sensible crossing points. He described those sleeves as a pre‑emptive measure so future developers can connect water, sewer or power without tearing the road: \"We're going to add a third. Will you be using a county sleeve? Which will be another option.\" He said the sewer alignment discussed is a 30‑inch line that will tie to a lift station and to the Cedar City master plan.

Wilson also previewed a forthcoming presentation by the Safe Streets for All team, led by Kimberly Horn, and said the county will be asked to adopt a plan in order to apply for demonstration and implementation funding for low‑cost road safety improvements such as wider striping and pedestrian/bicycle safety features. He said that presentation will come to the commission at the next meeting.

Wilson framed the work as forward‑looking: establishing alignment early gives property owners certainty, reduces future legal friction and helps the county seek grants and dedications needed to construct the belt route and major road projects over coming years. He did not request immediate project funding during the meeting but said staff will return with more detailed proposals and property descriptions.","County Engineer Rich Wilson told commissioners he will ask them in two weeks to adopt a finalized alignment for the proposed belt route, and reported hiring Stanley Engineering with UDOT to manage Iron Springs Road improvements and to pre‑install utility sleeves to avoid later road breaks.","actionData","errors"]

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Neighbors report dangerous dogs, unpermitted trailers and sewage concerns; county staff to follow up

County building official reports surge in commercial projects; data‑center proposal and large solar projects under review

Iron County auditor warns SB197 will end new enrollments in circuit‑breaker property tax abatement

Commission approves midyear budget changes, credit limit increase and a series of routine actions

County engineer to seek formal adoption of belt‑route alignment; Iron Springs Road design and utility sleeves planned