Heber Valley awaits Utah Supreme Court ruling on temple zoning dispute
The Utah Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on a zoning dispute involving the Church's planned temple in Heber Valley, according to KPCW. The case centers on whether Wasatch County commissioners properly approved the temple's location despite local zoning restrictions.
Opponents argue the temple site violates county land-use ordinances protecting the area's rural character. The Church maintains it has a constitutional right to build houses of worship and that local governments cannot impose unreasonable restrictions on religious facilities.
September 4, 2026 at 7:04 PM MT · via KPCW