A land use hearing officer has overturned the Grand County Commission’s decision to not approve a conditional use permit for a bike outfitter operating in a residential neighborhood. Craig Call, the county’s land use appeals hearing officer, wrote in an email to county officials last week that “the relevant law requires that I approve the proposed conditional use permit.” Members of the public are also invited to provide comment on conditions for the permit. Those interested can email Call at ccall@andersoncall.com until 5 p.m. May 2. Call’s decision may put to rest a monthslong...… A land use hearing officer has overturned the Grand County Commission’s decision to not approve a conditional use permit for a bike outfitter operating in a residential neighborhood. Craig Call, the county’s land use appeals hearing officer, wrote in an email to county officials last week that “the relevant law requires that I approve the proposed conditional use permit.” Members of the public are also invited to provide comment on conditions for the permit. Those interested can email Call at ccall@andersoncall.com until 5 p.m. May 2. Call’s decision may put to rest a monthslong...WW…

A coalition of Utah counties and municipalities hoping to acquire 100% net renewable energy will have to adjust some of their plans as Rocky Mountain Power announced a near-term pivot away from renewable energy and towards coal. Members of the Utah Renewable Communities coalition, which includes Grand County, Moab and Castle Valley, are aiming to acquire net-100% renewable energy by 2030. Part of their plans included piggybacking on Rocky Mountain Power’s acquisition of new renewable energy sources, but the program must chart a new course after the energy provider announced earlier...… A coalition of Utah counties and municipalities hoping to acquire 100% net renewable energy will have to adjust some of their plans as Rocky Mountain Power announced a near-term pivot away from renewable energy and towards coal. Members of the Utah Renewable Communities coalition, which includes Grand County, Moab and Castle Valley, are aiming to acquire net-100% renewable energy by 2030. Part of their plans included piggybacking on Rocky Mountain Power’s acquisition of new renewable energy sources, but the program must chart a new course after the energy provider announced earlier...WW…