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Commission delays decision on nonconforming‑lot rule after debate over scope and consequences
Summary
The commission continued a proposed text amendment that would allow certain nonconforming lots to qualify for building permits in RA‑5; commissioners asked staff and county counsel to draft narrower language (examples: 4.5‑acre minimum or percentage‑based exceptions) and return the item for final action.
County staff presented a proposed text amendment to Utah County Land Use Ordinance subsection 1‑6‑j to allow some nonconforming lots of record (for example, a 4.99‑acre parcel) to receive building permits in RA‑5. The proposal drew extended discussion from commissioners, staff and public commenters about statutory constraints, precedent, and unintended county‑wide effects.
Participants emphasized several concerns: the Board of Adjustment had recently denied a variance for the parcel in question because of state law/case law…
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