Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
County adds Thistle/Schertz canyon parcels to natural‑hazards overlay after UGS input
Summary
Following Utah Geological Survey data and a planning commission recommendation, the county adopted a natural‑hazards overlay for portions of the Thistle and Schertz Canyon slide areas; the overlay requires parcel‑level hazard assessments and mitigation where indicated but does not bar development.
Brandon Morrison, community development staff, outlined a proposed amendment to the land‑use ordinance to add portions of the Thistle Slide and Schertz Canyon Slide areas to the county’s natural‑hazards overlay. Morrison said the change responds to UGS mapping and an inquiry that suggested up to 700 lots might be considered for development in the area, prompting closer review.
Staff clarified the overlay…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat