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Schofield holds hearing on proposed reduction of setback from 20 to 10 feet
Summary
The Schofield Town Council held a public hearing June 9 on a proposal to amend Land Use Code Table 4 to reduce on-site setbacks along streets from 20 feet to 10 feet; council members heard public comment and agreed to close the hearing for further review and coordination with Carbon County and the town attorney.
The Schofield Town Council held a public hearing Monday evening to consider an amendment to the town's Land Use Code Table 4 that would reduce the minimum on-site setback from streets from 20 feet to 10 feet.
The amendment, proposed June 9, drew public comment from property owners and others who said the change could help build on narrow lots, while town officials noted outstanding questions about sight lines, utility meters and coordination with Carbon County and the town attorney. After public comment the council voted to close the hearing and carry the proposal forward for further review.
Supporters at the hearing said the proposed change would make several narrow lots in town more buildable. "We have some really narrow lots in town," an attendee said during public comment, adding…
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