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Residents press council on lot-line claims and sign permits during Mona public comment
Summary
Two residents used public comment to raise local permit and property concerns: Mike Kaye disputed city-circulated claims that he illegally subdivided his parcels and requested correction; Troy Linton sought clarity on sign size and permit rules and was advised to pursue a variance with planning staff.
During public comment at the Mona City Council meeting on Feb. 10, two residents raised separate property- and permitting-related concerns.
Mike Kaye presented a multi-page plat history and said a rumor circulating in the city building — that he illegally split a five-acre parcel — was false. Kaye said he purchased half the parcel in 2018 and later owned an adjacent quarter-acre parcel; in 2022 he adjusted lot lines so a home could be sold on a half-acre and said those lot-line adjustments comply with city code. He told the council he received unsigned letters alleging illegal subdivision and that the issue has harmed his ability to sell property and his reputation as a licensed broker.
Kaye said he spoke with the city attorney, who later apologized and issued a letter confirming the adjustments were lawful. “You're correct, Mike,” he said the city letter stated, and he asked the council and planning and zoning to correct ongoing misinformation to prospective buyers and clarify irrigation and turnaround requirements associated with lot placement.
In a separate comment, Troy Linton asked the council to finalize the status of a large roadside sign he built for a campaign and wants to reuse for business advertising. Council members and staff discussed that multiple older ordinances conflicted and that planning and zoning has since consolidated sign rules. Staff advised Linton to meet with planning staff (Nick) and apply for a variance; council members noted the new ordinance may set smaller standard sizes and that material, height and classification (sign vs. billboard) would affect compliance.
Both speakers were advised to follow up with planning and zoning; staff said an application for variance and further review would be the formal path to resolution.
