Summit County staff propose special-use permits to let local nonprofits run education programs on county open space

Apr 2, 2025

OST staff proposed a draft special-use permit policy to allow Summit County-based nonprofits and educational groups limited access to open space for classes and camps while keeping commercial uses prohibited; OSAC favored local prioritization, tiered user-day limits, and clearer eligibility criteria and asked staff to draft metrics and preserve flexibility for parking and scheduling.

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Summit County Open Space and Trails staff presented a draft special-use permit policy on April 2 that would allow Summit County-based nonprofit and educational organizations to request limited, managed use of county open space for instruction and conservation-focused activities while maintaining the countys prohibition on commercial uses.

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