New state law appears to target controversial Kane Creek housing development

A new state law makes it easier for unincorporated land to become a municipality. The new legislation was passed earlier this month, just days before Grand County denied developers of the controversial Kane Creek housing complex the permits they would need to construct a wastewater treatment facility on the property. The developers have already applied to become a municipality through this new program, and if approved, they would be able to bypass county laws and establish their own land use codes. Organizers with Kane Creek Development Watch have reason to believe the new law targets Grand County. Plus, we hear from Aspen Public Radio about a new initiative in Colorado to test drinking water at mobile home parks.

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• State Bill 258
https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/SB0258.html

• New law could override county's vote against wastewater facility at Kane Creek
https://soundcloud.com/user-452372146-352514478/new-law-could-override-countys-vote-against-wastewater-facility-at-kane-creek-development

• Kane Creek improvement district helmed by developers, not county
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/kane-creek-improvement-district-helmed-by-developers-not-county/