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Commission revisits subdivision rules, seeks clearer proof of water rights before approvals
Summary
Commissioners and staff discussed concerns that some subdivision applicants obtain water rights on paper or variances without drilled wells. Tri County Health and county planners emphasized written verification from the Division of Water Rights and urged a county water master plan and groundwater study to guide future development.
Duchesne County commissioners returned to a recurring concern Sept. 9 about subdivision approvals and whether proposed lots have reliable water sources.
Shelley Brennan, planning staff and Tri County Health representatives outlined the regulatory background and said Tri County Health requires written verification of adequate water rights from the Division of Water Rights as part of non‑public well approvals.…
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