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Utah County delays change to agritourism rule to allow permanent structures, asks staff for narrower draft
Summary
The Utah County Commission voted to continue consideration of a proposed amendment to Land Use Ordinance Section 8.16 that would allow some temporary agritourism uses to retain permanent structures; commissioners asked staff to draft narrower language focused on safety and limits and set a two‑week return date.
Utah County commissioners on July 20 voted to continue for two weeks consideration of a proposed change to the county land‑use ordinance that would let certain agritourism operations keep structures on site after their temporary permits expire.
Greg Robinson, community development director, told the commission the application from B and H Properties would amend Section 8.16 to allow some temporary uses — including seasonal events, seasonal sales and agritourism — to leave structures in place. Robinson said staff recommended denying the amendment because the county’s existing rules treat those activities as temporary commercial uses intended not to alter the agricultural and residential character of surrounding areas.
The proposal prompted a lengthy public exchange during which neighbors and operators described competing priorities: several residents warned that allowing permanent structures would let small agritourism operations grow…
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