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Commissioners discuss allowing reception centers in CE‑1 zone near Hobble Creek Canyon; planning commission had recommended denial
Summary
Staff presented a proposed amendment to the Utah County Land Use Ordinance to permit reception centers in CE‑1 zones, focused on Hobble Creek Canyon. Planning Commission recommended denial (5–2) citing emergency response, traffic and topography concerns; the applicant said permitting would improve safety through parking and permitting requirements.
County community development staff presented a proposal to amend the Utah County Land Use Ordinance (section 12‑20) to permit reception centers in the CE‑1 zone, which staff said would apply in limited corridors including parts of Hobble Creek Canyon and sections near Highways 89 and 6.
Daniel Jensen of Community Development summarized the Planning Commission’s 5–2 recommendation to deny the amendment, saying the primary concerns were emergency response time (Springville staff cited roughly 30 minutes to the lower canyon and as…
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