Heber City is racing to lock in land conservation for the North Fields before the new bypass road triggers a wave of development. It’s a major move to keep the valley’s scenic views intact while we try to fix our traffic nightmare.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 90 before that.
Bond measures would require voter approval and could impact local property tax rates.
The entire community benefits from preserved natural areas and maintained local character.
Property owners might see a tax increase if a bond is passed.
Midway farmer Randy Lundin’s great-grandfather established himself in the Heber Valley on just seven acres in 1892. Today, 27 head of cows and calves, a handful of horses, foxes, coyotes, raccoons and the occasional mountain lion roam the now 119-acre property, which the Lundin family has fought to preserve through a conservation easement for the past four years.
Wasatch County, Heber City negotiate North Fields protections ahead of bypass construction Park Record
The city is deciding how to protect this land for public use. The committee wants a third-party trust to manage it so it doesn't get closed off by future homeowners associations.
The city is looking at how to keep our neighborhoods safe from fires. Homeowners need to keep their yards clear to avoid insurance issues.
The committee is exploring the possibility of using bonds to fund the preservation of open space. This would help protect land from development and keep it available for public use.
The committee wants to work with Wasatch County to adopt the same tree ordinances used in Heber City. This would help ensure consistent standards for new developments across the county.
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