Duchesne planning commission approves short-term rental conditional use permit for McCormick property

The Duchesne County Planning Commission voted unanimously by voice to approve a conditional use permit for two short-term rental structures proposed by David Curtis McCormick at 4464 West 3000 South.

Planning staff told commissioners the property, in an A-5 zoning district, becomes eligible for R-1 uses because culinary water is available; short-term rentals in R-1 require a conditional use permit. Staff reviewed site dimensions, required setbacks, parking (two spaces per single-family dwelling), noise and nuisance rules, and recommended approval with conditions including obtaining a Duchesne County business license and required building permits, approval of drinking-water and wastewater facilities by Johnson Water and Tri County Health, and UDOT approval for access where Highway 87/Ioka Lane standards apply.

McCormick, who stated his name and mailing address at the hearing, said he hopes to provide short-term rental capacity for the area and has been working to get on UDOT’s agenda. Commissioners asked whether he had contacted UDOT; McCormick said he had, that he had a hearing scheduled with them and expected to work through access requirements as part of the building-permit process.

With no opponents presenting testimony, a commissioner moved to approve the permit subject to the conditions noted by staff; a second followed and the commission called for the ayes. The chair announced the motion carried and that McCormick would be able to proceed once the conditions are met.

Next steps: McCormick must secure the county business license, obtain required building permits (including electrical and utility hookups), collect transient-room tax from guests, secure Tri County Health approval for wastewater and Johnson Water approval for drinking water, and obtain any UDOT access approvals required before building permits issue.