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Layton mixed-use rezone rejected

Friday, August 8th, 2008

STANDARD EXAMINER – By a 3-2 vote, the Layton City Council rejected a proposed mixed-use rezone, giving local prominent developers a green light in moving forward with the Fort Lane Village project.

The council made the decision after a three-hour public hearing.

The hearing included a few failed motions, residents supporting the need for a mixed-use zone to thwart off big box retail, and area developers making a plea before the council for the city to trust them with development based on their track record.

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