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Logan council pauses critical‑lands overlay vote after lengthy public hearing; petitioners press for larger riparian setbacks
Summary
Council continued consideration of code changes to Logan's critical‑lands overlay (riparian and wetland setbacks) after extensive public comment. Petitioners urged retention of larger buffers (commonly 100 feet or at least 35 feet); staff said proposed rules aim to balance infill development and protections.
The Logan Municipal Council continued a public hearing on proposed changes to the city’s critical‑lands overlay (Ordinance 25‑11) on Oct. 7, 2025, after a multi‑hour public comment period in which residents, conservation groups and technical experts urged wider riparian and wetland setbacks.
Why it matters: the ordinance would change how Logan regulates riparian corridors and wetlands inside the city and how setback requirements apply for future annexations. Public commenters said narrower buffers would increase flood risk, reduce habitat and damage water quality; staff emphasized trade‑offs for infill parcels and existing nonconforming development.
What staff proposed: City staff presented revisions that would (1) clarify which river reaches are regulated as riparian within city limits (Logan River, Blacksmith Fork, Spring Creek and portions of Little Logan), (2) adopt a default riparian setback for developed infill of 25 feet or the average of adjacent setbacks (whichever is greater), and (3) require larger setbacks — typically 100…
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