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Emery County planning commission opens discussion on subdivision standards, urges utility sign‑offs before approval
Summary
At its August meeting the Emery County Planning Commission discussed clarifying minor/major subdivision thresholds and adding a utility sign‑off checklist (UDOT, health department, power and special service districts) to ensure new lots outside city limits have adequate water, septic and road access before final approval.
The Emery County Planning Commission used its August meeting to press for clearer rules and interagency sign‑offs for subdivisions outside city limits, saying applicants should secure utilities and road approvals before final county sign‑off.
Chair Gary Errington opened discussion by asking staff to define a major subdivision; commissioners and staff affirmed the working threshold is six or more lots for a major subdivision and five or fewer for a minor subdivision. Brad Giles, speaking for Castledale City and Castledale Express Service District, told the commission the district’s chief concern is ensuring new subdivisions do not shift utility burdens onto city…
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