Utah County commissioners deny change to require noxious‑weed certification before subdivision approval, direct Public Works to assist landowner

Utah County commissioners voted unanimously to deny a proposed amendment to the county land‑use ordinance that would have altered the county’s noxious‑weed certification requirement for subdivision approval. During the meeting commissioners heard extended testimony from a landowner who said he already had cleared and tilled his parcels and argued the county rule is more burdensome than state law.

The ordinance under discussion would have changed sections of the county land‑use rules (listed on the agenda as 14.12.c.9). Greg Robinson, community development staff, and Richard Nelson of Public Works described the county’s current approach and the weed‑control alternatives available to landowners. Robinson said staff provided background materials in advance and invited questions. Public Works noted non‑chemical options such as discing, mowing and use of livestock but…