Homes Too Close To Canal?

Anita Weston, Reporter
Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY-December 5, 2012- There was a discussion on canal safety at the Garden City Planning and Zoning meeting.  It was noted that the State of Utah has made some new regulations.  The city needs to become aware of these changes.  It will be the responsibility of the Planning and Zoning Committee to be aware of these new standards when approving locations of homes and subdivisions. 

It was noted that some of the owners of the homes in Lockwood that are close to the canal were asked by the City to build further away from the canal.  They also requested that the homeowners pipe the canal past their homes since the canal was in such close proximity.  Instead of piping the canal, the homeowners have built retaining walls next to their homes.

 It was suggested that perhaps in the future, when a subdivision comes in with building lots that are close to the canal, the developer be made responsible for piping the canal past the home or subdivision.

Next month the Planning and Zoning meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of the month instead of the first.