What’s Bad about Zoning? Points of View
LOOKING AROUND What’s So Bad About Zoning? “Whatever you do, don’t use the ‘Z’ word.” I sometimes get this advice before speaking to groups in small towns and rural areas through- out America. I typically follow the ad- vice, but it’s worth asking – what’s so bad about zoning? By some estimates over 9,000 cities, towns, and counties, big and small, in every region of the country and repre- senting at least 90 percent of the nation’s population have some form of zoning in place. Zoning is the basic means of land use control employed by local governments in the United States. Zoning has been...
Read MoreThree Public Meetings for Zoning Maps and Ordinances
Three Public Meetings for Draft Zoning Maps & Ordinances Bluff Planning & Zoning Commission is accepting comments through August 29, 2019 The Bluff Planning & Zoning Commission invites you to attend three public meetings hosted at the Bluff Community Center during the comment period for the draft zoning maps & ordinances. Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, August 22th at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Bluff Community Center Special Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Monday, August 26th at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Bluff Community Center Regular...
Read MoreA Thank You Note to the Town of Bluff by Linda Sosa
To say we could not have done it without you is no exaggeration. Thank all of you for your help on the Town Yard Sale. People spent many hours sorting, pricing, helping sell, and bringing tables back and forth. Many people donated items, time, energy and gave encouragement. The result was $3082; a very successful fundraiser. This has happened over and over again since we incorporated, people in our extended community have given us support, assistance, and expertise. Thank you...
Read MoreThe Nine Month Mark by Ann Leppanen
Greetings from the Bluff Town Council: We officially began conducting town business on September 6, 2018, a short 9 months ago. None of what we are listing would have been possible without the outpouring of support and help that this community has provided the town council. Bluff has amazing resources and generosity and for that we are extremely appreciative. During that 9 months, we have: Convened weekly regular public meetings with only 2 or 3 cancellations for vacations. Convened monthly, and sometimes more frequently, work sessions. Held at least 4 public hearings. Passed 24 resolutions...
Read MoreTown Council May Update by Brant Murray
Town of Bluff Community Update May 28, 2019 Dear Bluff Folks, Lots of things are happening in your town. Utah State University has completed their Bluff Regional Study. Jake Powell and his team delivered a visionary look at Bluff, and it’s future. Printed and digital copies for download will be coming soon. The Mayor is completing the proposed 2019-2020 Bluff Town Budget. Public comment will be at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, June 5, at the community center. The General Plan, a required Town document, is being edited and will be available to the Public soon. Zoning documents and rules are being...
Read MorePlanning and Zoning Vacancy
PUBLIC NOTICE OF VACANCY ON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The Town of Bluff is looking for one engaged and enthusiastic Bluff resident to fill a vacancy on the Town of Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission. The Town of Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission is comprised of 5 bona fide residents and qualified electors of the town of Bluff who represent private businesses, public institutions, elected positions, and interested Bluff residents. The replacement Commissioner will be selected and appointed by the Bluff Town Mayor with the advice and consent of the Town Council. The initial...
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