Grand County Planning Board Weighs Zoning Cleanup, Eyes New Tool to Protect Housing Rezones

Grand County planning board weighs zoning cleanup, eyes new tool to protect housing rezones

Grand County planners want to make it easier to approve dense, affordable housing near commercial areas — by closing a loophole that currently lets a housing rezone get used for anything, gas station included.

Grand County water plan explores how conservation could offset future demand growth

Grand County commissioners adopted a long-range water plan July 21 that calls for planning future development around water availability and reducing demand through conservation. Spanish Valley and the snowcapped La Sal Mountains are visible beyond construction in Moab. Grand County’s newly adopted water element sets policy direction for reducing demand and considering water availability as the county plans for growth in unincorporated areas. Ph…