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Commissioners continue proposal to allow 350-square-foot homes in CE-2 zones after residents raise water and fire concerns
Summary
The commission continued consideration of an ordinance to reduce minimum dwelling floor area in CE-2 zones from 1,100 sq ft to about 350 sq ft to Oct. 22 after extensive public comment about water availability, roads, fire risk and enforcement; staff said the change would not create new lots but could make existing vacant lots buildable.
The Utah County Commission moved to continue consideration of an ordinance that would reduce the county—s minimum dwelling floor area in CE-2 (critical environment) zones from 1,100 square feet to approximately 350 square feet, a change the applicant said would allow tiny homes and lower construction cost for owners with existing lots. Commissioners agreed to continue the item to Oct. 22 to allow staff and commissioners to gather additional information after sustained public comment.
Staff presentation and applicant case: Planning staff explained the request applies only to CE-2 zoning and would not create new lots; it would permit smaller stick-built or…
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