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Henefer council approves updated sensitive‑lands ordinance to limit liability and guide development
Summary
The council approved updates to the town’s sensitive‑lands ordinance with modifications to chapter 9.04.01 and a table on page 12; town staff said the change is intended to protect homeowners and help ensure safer construction practices.
Henefer — The Henefer Town Council approved updates to the town’s sensitive‑lands ordinance on May 5, adopting modifications intended to protect homeowners and reduce town liability when building in sensitive areas.
Jake Young, who introduced the proposed changes, said the ordinance update clarifies when subdivisions need planning‑commission approval and how developers supply technical studies. Councilmember Steven Dallin moved to approve the ordinance with specific modifications to chapter 9.04.01 and the table on page 12; Councilmember Chad West seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Town staff said the update will be accompanied by a sensitive‑lands map that will be posted to the town’s website to guide property owners and developers. The ordinance approval was recorded as a formal motion and vote during the action portion of the meeting.
