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Planning commission pauses consideration of agricultural protection ordinance pending UDAF briefing
Summary
Grand County planning commissioners discussed a state-backed agricultural protection ordinance that would allow landowners to opt in for nuisance defenses and require deed notices; commissioners agreed to postpone action and invite the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) for a detailed briefing.
The Grand County Planning & Zoning Commission on Feb. 9 discussed a proposed agricultural protection ordinance that, according to staff materials, would let landowners opt in to an Agricultural Protection Area (APA) that affords "priority use" to normal agricultural activities and can provide a legal defense against nuisance claims when activities comply with law. Andrew, the staff presenter, said the program draws on state guidance and that deed notices would be recorded for properties within 300 feet of enrolled parcels and that designations are written with a 20-year term.
Commissioners pressed for…
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