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Kane County Commission approves rezoning for Long Valley cabin‑and‑glamping project
Summary
The commission approved a zone change to RU‑10 for three parcels in Long Valley Junction to allow a low‑density year‑round cabin and glamping resort, after debating fire protection, road access and neighborhood noise concerns. The vote passed during the Feb. 24 meeting.
The Kane County Commission on Feb. 24 approved an ordinance rezoning three parcels in the Long Valley Junction area from agricultural/FFA to RU‑10 to enable a phased, low‑density cabin and glamping operation.
Applicant Jeremy Hartman told the commission his family and three partner families are seeking the change for about 30 acres so they can build permanent cabins rather than tents, which he said will reduce noise problems and provide steadier year‑round employment. “We’re not a large corporation,” Hartman said. “We’re 4 middle class Utah families…this would be really instrumental in facilitating a more long‑term stable situation for my family.”
Hartman said the site already includes four cabins, municipal water, fire hydrants, electricity and a protected left‑turn on Highway 89. He told commissioners topography and market realities were likely to keep the number of units well below the RU‑10 maximum allowed by code.
Neighbors and commissioners raised concerns about noise, guest density and fire protection. Hartman acknowledged a neighbor letter opposing the change and said he had not received direct noise complaints; he added the properties’ hilly terrain and spacing provide sight‑and‑sound buffers. Commissioners flagged the absence of structural fire coverage: the parcels lie outside the Cedar Mountain Fire District, and staff said a conditional‑use permit for cabins will require a feasibility letter showing fire‑district coverage and that each cabin meet sprinkler requirements.
County staff told the commission that, while a zone change could be approved, Hartman will need feasibility letters and CUP approvals before construction and occupancy could proceed. The building official said sprinklers will be required in each cabin and that CUP approval would be contingent on showing structural fire response.
After discussion, a commissioner moved to adopt the zoning ordinance. Members present voted in favor and the chair declared the ordinance adopted.
