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The cover of the controversial flier passed out to Layton homes over the weekend.

Officials: Flier in Layton doesn't violate state election code but may cross criminal line

Last updated Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 7:17am

LAYTON — The Utah Lieutenant Governor’s Office has determined a flier delivered last weekend to Layton homes by Citizens for Responsible Growth, a group opposing two land propositions on today’s ballot, does not violate the state election code.

The group responsible for the flier violated no election code laws, Mark Thomas, state director of elections, said Monday, even though it is “unfortunate” the group did not list its name on the flier.

But Layton city officials could be looking at the legality of the flier as it relates to the state’s criminal code.

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Pleasant View denies change from manufacturing zone to agricultural zone

Tanna Woods Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, October 6, 2012 - 10:26pm

PLEASANT VIEW — Property owner Craig Erickson had hoped to change his property at 3271 N. Highway 89 from a manufacturing zone to an agricultural zone, but council members denied the zoning change.

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Citizens group educating Layton residents about proposed 'village concept'

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, October 5, 2012 - 7:51pm

LAYTON — A citizens group, Residents for West Layton Village, is working to educate voters about a city-supported “village concept” in hopes it will be approved.

The group of about 100 members is in opposition to residents who raised objections at public hearings to a proposed 107-acre multi-use project consisting of single-family and multifamily dwellings, shopping and open space. The project is proposed for a site between 2200 West to 2700 West on West Hill Field Road.

Layton voters will have their say on the development via two related propositions on the Nov. 6 general election ballot.

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Clearfield changes definition of family for zoning issues

Tanna Woods Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, August 27, 2012 - 7:50pm

CLEARFIELD — Up to three unrelated people can be considered a family according to the newly approved definition that is used in zoning issues.

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Hearing set for Roy residents to sound off on chicken zoning

Rachel J. Trotter Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, July 23, 2012 - 11:00pm

ROY — Residents will have a chance to plead their case regarding chickens to the planning commission at a 6 p.m. meeting Wednesday.

The public hearing, to be in city council chambers at 5051 S. 1900 West, comes after residents trickled in during the last few city council meetings, asking to have chickens allowed in some zones. The city currently allows chickens in agricultural zones, mostly on the west side.

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Hearing needed for protection zone

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 10:52pm

FARMINGTON — It will be at least one more week before the Davis County Commission decides whether Hooper-area farm owner Florence Parker Allen gets to place her 16-acre farm in an agricultural protection zone.

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Centerville OKs public utility easement

Standard-Examiner staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 10:35pm

CENTERVILLE — The city council recently approved a public utility easement for a couple to move forward with home-building plans.

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Syracuse creates new zoning classification

Antone Clark Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, June 11, 2012 - 4:49pm

SYRACUSE — Driven by a request from a local business for better visibility, city leaders have adopted a new zoning classification.

Members of the city council voted to create a neighborhood services zoning designation. The request was driven by Russell Rentmeister of Rentmeister & Co. Inc.

The zoning designation is expected to create a zone that would be either isolated or transitional in nature, which would permit a mix of small-scale uses, including commercial, professional office and local services.

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Syracuse city council votes against creating special zone near school

Antone Clark Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 10:42pm

SYRACUSE — City leaders have rejected the creation of a special zone to potentially aid a development project near Syracuse High School.

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Residents want voters to have say on Layton project

Standard-Examiner staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 7:08pm

LAYTON -- Residents unhappy about a recent city council decision to approve a new zone for a unique development property on the city's west side want to take the issue to the voters.

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Weber County clarifies Board of Adjustment's role

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 9:06pm

OGDEN — The county moved a step closer to bringing the duties of the Board of Adjustment more in line with the rest of the state.

Weber County Commissioners held a public hearing to consider amendments to the Weber County Zoning Ordinance.

Weber County Planner Sean Wilkinson presented the amendments during the commission’s weekly Tuesday morning meeting.

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Zoning ordinances under consideration

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, April 13, 2012 - 9:22pm

OGDEN — Weber County will hold a public hearing to consider staff amendments at 10 a.m. April 24 at the Weber Center, 2380 Washington Blvd., in Ogden.

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Bountiful resident decries 'trivial rules' and 'severe consequences' for chickens

Antone Clark Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, April 13, 2012 - 6:20pm

BOUNTIFUL — A local resident suggests there is something foul about the way rules involving chickens are being drawn up.

“There are some very trivial rules with very severe consequences. If my chicken wanders in the front yard or a child leaves the front gate open, that’s equivalent to an assault on another person. I don’t think so,” Michael Peay told members of the city council on Tuesday during a public hearing on possible amendments to Title 14 of the city’s land use ordinance.

Peay is fuming about potential chicken guidelines that are part of a zoning amendment currently being considered by the planning commission.

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Ogden residents oppose annexation for industrial use

Mitch Shaw Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 11:12pm

OGDEN — The city council is reviewing a proposal to annex land near the western border of Ogden and zone the area for industrial use, but nearby residents don’t want to lose the rural feel of their neighborhood.

The council voted to review a petition filed by David Phipps for the annexation of several large undeveloped parcels at approximately 3024 Midland Drive, which is in unincorporated Weber County.