Carl Malone Group Zoning Amendment
Summary
Heber City is debating whether to let a 65-foot cell tower go up in a residential area. Neighbors are worried it’ll be a total eyesore and tank their property values, while the city tries to balance that against the need for better reception.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 0
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Aug 25, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
The applicant seeks to increase property utility for business operations.
The Carl Malone Group benefits from expanded parking and potential future development capacity.
Nearby residents are concerned about noise, loss of privacy, and potential property value impacts.
Mentions & discussions (11)
Zoning change would turn Heber City property into a parking lot, if approved
Karl Malone Powersports is seeking a zoning change in Heber City to create more employee parking. So, officials are considering whether that would increase noise impacts on neighbors or further decrease property values.
Planning Commission - Sep 8, 2026
The Carl Malone Group wants to rezone a residential lot for commercial parking, but neighbors are worried about noise and privacy.
City Council - Sep 1, 2026
Red Ledges is proposing changes to its 2007 development agreement, including lowering overall unit counts, adding 120 acres, building a $600,000 public pump track, and securing trail connections. Residents and council members discussed balancing private amenities with public trail access and infrastructure maintenance.
Planning Commission - Aug 25, 2026
The city wants to allow food trucks to stay overnight on 200 South. Neighbors and commissioners are concerned about grease, waste, and whether these trucks will actually be open for business.
Wasatch County says ‘no’ to a development agreement with Philo Development
Wasatch County residents will, for now, not see further development on School and Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration acreage from Philo Development — a group that has championed the proposed preliminary municipality known as Wasatch Highlands.
Planning Commission - May 26, 2026
Neighbors are worried about a 60-foot cell tower being built right next to their homes. The city is looking at rezoning the well site but also trying to move the tower to the cemetery to keep everyone happy.
Neighbors oppose 65-foot-tall cell tower in Heber City - Park Record
During a Heber City Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday night, resident Jared Jones compared a 65-foot-tall cell tower planned to be built in his neighborhood to a wasp that was buzzing around the meeting room. To those near the front of the room, the insect in the back rows was barely perceptible. But from where Jones was sitting, “that sucker was huge.”
Planning Commission - May 12, 2026
The city is considering rezoning a residential lot to allow a 65-foot cell tower. Residents are worried about their property values, the view, and why the city chose a neighborhood spot instead of an industrial one.
Planning Commission - Mar 10, 2026
Heber Light and Power needs a taller flagpole for their new building. The city is updating the code to allow this while ensuring the poles aren't too close to homes.
Historical Preservation Committee - Jul 28, 2025
The city is working on a new zoning rule to better protect historic buildings. This could change how property owners in historic areas can renovate or build on their land.
Planning Commission - Jan 14, 2025
The city is considering allowing taller cell towers to improve mobile service. Neighbors and officials are debating how tall is too tall and whether these towers should be hidden.
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