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Duchesne County adopts transportation-fee changes and road‑maintenance agreement option
Summary
County commissioners adopted Ordinance 25-416 on Feb. 10, 2025, updating land‑use language to add a transportation service fee structure (paved vs. gravel) and a process allowing road‑maintenance agreements as an alternative to fees.
Duchesne County commissioners voted Feb. 10 to adopt Ordinance 25‑416, which updates county land‑use code to add a two‑tier transportation service fee and a process for developers to propose road‑maintenance agreements in lieu of some fees.
The ordinance sets separate transportation‑service fees for paved and gravel county roads and clarifies how mixed haul routes that use both paved and gravel county Class B roads will be calculated. The new language gives preference to paved road mileage in fee calculations, and allows gravel road mileage to be included provided the combined haul distance does not exceed three miles.
Commission staff said the changes also add specificity about what constitutes a county road for purposes of the fee and require transportation service fees to be paid before construction begins. The ordinance creates a three‑step process under which a road‑maintenance agreement may substitute for a transportation fee: (1) the interested party submits a proposed agreement to the Duchesne County Public Works supervisor before spudding or construction starts; (2) the Public Works supervisor or designee recommends the agreement to the commission; and (3) the Duchesne County Commission approves the agreement.
During a public comment period, Zane from 4Point Resources asked whether the county would provide a standard form or parameters for road‑maintenance agreements. County staff said they prefer to receive project‑specific proposals rather than a one‑size‑fits‑all form, but that the road department can create guidance outlining required elements such as indemnity language and performance expectations.
Commissioners said the updated ordinance consolidates prior analysis, provides clearer expectations for industry traffic on county roads and keeps the county in the decision‑making seat for any proposed maintenance agreements. Following comments and a short staff presentation, the commission held a roll‑call vote and approved Ordinance 25‑416.
The ordinance includes an exhibit with a reasonable‑cost analysis and references an October 8 technical report quantifying industry traffic impacts on Duchesne County roads.
The changes take effect following publication and any applicable waiting period specified in county code.
