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Planning commission recommends four agricultural-protection areas to county commission amid debate over road exclusions
Summary
The commission recommended four Ag Protection Area designations (Reshilar ~20.52 acres; Thompson ~23.84 acres; DW Miller ~140+ acres with additions; Beck Farm ~25.15 acres) to the county commission. Commissioners debated whether to exclude county road rights-of-way from protections; staff and Public Works sought exclusions for future road acquisition.
The Utah County Planning Commission recommended that the County Commission designate four agricultural-protection areas (APAs) after staff presentations and public comment.
Staff said APAs protect farming operations from some zoning and nuisance challenges but do not change underlying zoning or prevent development if property owners or governing bodies pursue a change. The commission considered four applications: Reshilar (about 20.52 acres), the Thompson Family…
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