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Impact Area, Street Sweeping & Plowing, Christmas Tree Lighting

 

Impact Area

On Wednesday, December 1st, at 7pm at the high school, the Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed expansion of Sugar City's impact area.

The relatively aggressive border expansion plans of our neighbor city south of us require us to make sure we officially define our impact area and expand it when appropriate so our city can remain vibrant and independent long into the future. 

More information about the P&Z hearing can be found on the city's website: https://sugarcityidaho.gov/

Street Sweeping, Plowing, and Parking

The city council has been working with the mayor and the public works department to revise our street ordinance regarding parking regulations. (There is no tire "booting" clause in the ordinance.)

The revised ordinance has been read, discussed, and debated in at least three different council meetings. We haven't received much public input, so we're holding off our vote on the ordinance for another couple of weeks to allow for additional public comment.

Keeping our streets clear of rocks, leaves, and other debris throughout the year is essential for safety and to keep our drains, sewer lines, and pumps serviceable and in good shape. Keeping the snow plowed in the winter is, of course, essential. This ordinance is designed to improve these services. You can find copies of the ordinance at city hall, and I think it will be posted soon to the city's webpage.

Christmas Tree Lighting in the Park

We invite everyone to Heritage Park on Monday, December 6th, for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6pm. Similar to past years, we are planning for lights, cookies, singing, and Santa! See you there!


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