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Developer given extension in Layton

Last updated Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 10:50pm

LAYTON — A local developer has been given a one-year extension on his bid to develop a subdivision project at approximately 2875 West and 150 North.

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Realigning Bonneville Shoreline Trail cheaper, easier than moving development, officials say

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, April 20, 2012 - 8:40pm

FARMINGTON — Realigning the Bonneville Shoreline Trail through Bountiful and North Salt Lake will be less costly and disruptive than moving development that has pushed up against the historic pathway.

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Florence Parker Allen and her nephew Lyle Johnston, who takes care of her 16-acre farm at 5000 W. 1937 North in unincorporated Davis County, are seen Thursday. Allen is applying to a conservation board to be placed in an agricultural protection zone, which would protect her from nuisance complaints if the area around her farm is developed. (KENDAL RUSSELL/Standard-Examiner)

Rezone would shield two Davis farms from nuisance complaints

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, March 19, 2012 - 9:36pm

FARMINGTON — The owners of two certified Utah Century Farms in Davis County are applying to a conservation board to be placed in an agricultural protection zone.

It is the first time in six years such a request has been made in Davis County.

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Utah repeals 'forever' with pie-in-the-sky federal land suit

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 5:46pm

"The people inhabiting this State do affirm and declare that they forever disclaim all right and title to the unappropriated public lands lying within the boundaries hereof..."

-- Utah Constitution, Article 3, Section 2

When Rep. Mike Noel, R-Kanab, is the voice of reason, the argument has gone off the rails. Utah suing the federal government to get Utah's federal land is one such train wreck.

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Syracuse to sell nature park land for $1.9M, may sell more

Antone Clark Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, February 6, 2012 - 4:52pm

SYRACUSE -- City leaders will sell a portion of a city park to a West Point developer for $1.9 million.

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Ogden council to hear streetcar input tonight

Mitch Shaw Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 12:42am

OGDEN -- The great Ogden streetcar debate is set to heat up again. The Ogden City Council will hold a special fact-finding work session tonight to discuss the viability of a streetcar project in the city.

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In the city council chambers at the Ogden City Municipal Building on Tuesday, Matthew Godfrey steps down from his seat and his role as mayor of Ogden. Godfrey served as mayor for the last 12 years. (ERIN HOOLEY/Standard-Examiner)

Ogden mayor bids farewell, hammers critics

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 7:22am

OGDEN -- In his final address as mayor of Ogden, Matthew Godfrey stopped twice to collect himself. He spoke about how the pressures of public criticism had damaged the family name his father was proud of and how the death of his father four years ago affected him.

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Jay Carnahan stands in front of his State Farm Insurance sign and signs for Interstate 15 in front of his business on 12th Street in Marriott-Slaterville, not far from the Ogden border. Carnahan wants the Utah Department of Transportation to move the signs and streamline the permit-approval process for owners of small businesses. (ERIN HOOLEY/Standard-Examiner)

Local insurance agent: UDOT obstructs small businesses

Mitch Shaw Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 12:36am

MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE -- The Utah Department of Transportation's red tape is hurting small businesses, one local businessman says.

Jay Carnahan recently opened a State Farm Insurance office at 1294 W. 12th St., near the Ogden border.

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Motocross rider Jack Baughman goes through a practice run at the Legacy Events Center in west Farmington earlier this month. (NICHOLAS DRANEY/Standard-Examiner)

With horse numbers falling, Legacy refocuses efforts

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, December 26, 2011 - 1:31am

FARMINGTON -- With Davis County home construction putting the squeeze on open pasture lands where horses once grazed -- forcing some horse owners to relocate -- Davis County Legacy Events Center is diversifying the groups it attracts.

Being able to rely on renting out Legacy Events Center's indoor and outdoor arenas to horse riders to supplement the operating cost of the buildings is no longer feasible, officials say.

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Pleasant View officials OK vacating street, plat amendment

Terrie L. Stephenson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 12:14am

PLEASANT VIEW -- As plans evolve for a street expansion at approximately 4300 North and Alder Creek Drive (800 West), city council members have approved a street vacation and amended the plat for Alder Creek subdivision Phase 2.

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Pleasant View council OKs second phase of Willow Brook subdivision

Terrie L. Stephenson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, December 16, 2011 - 12:47am

PLEASANT VIEW -- Willow Brook subdivision Phase 2 has infrastructure in place and is ready to be developed, says a city official.

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(NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner) Dayna Urquhart (left) and Jim Urquhart photograph Balanced Rock with the stars in the background in April in Arches National Park near Moab.

Stargazers, parks officials hope to save the night

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 9:57pm

CEDAR CITY — Gazing skyward from his backyard, longtime Southern Utah resident Abe Heck used to marvel at the Milky Way. Now he can’t even see it.

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Centerville sets land development appeal process

Correspondent Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - 4:32pm

Anyone wanting to follow an appeal process relating to land use development fees now have an official way to do so.

The city council recently authorized a new ordinance establishing an appeal process relating to those fees. This is per the 2011 legislation, which is a new law requiring each Utah city to establish this.

This does not include development impact fees, but covers other development fees imposed by the city. The new process involves initial review and a decision by the city manager before the matter may be formally appealed to the city council.

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