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Commissioners report APA conference takeaways; staff review conditional‑use permit standards
Summary
Commissioners described sessions at the APA spring conference on public engagement and conflict resolution; staff reviewed state law on conditional‑use permits (Utah Code provisions), emphasizing mitigation (not elimination) of detrimental effects and the need for written findings tying conditions to ordinance standards.
Commissioners who attended the American Planning Association conference summarized takeaways about public engagement, conflict management and creative outreach techniques. Several commissioners recommended tools such as a hands‑on “place” exercise for small public workshops to surface residents’ priorities and memories.
Staff used the meeting to review state law on conditional‑use permits and variance standards. A staff…
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