Utah Supreme Court enters Heber Valley temple zoning fight
September 5, 2026 at 9:02 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

The Utah Supreme Court has entered a contentious dispute between a Heber Valley neighborhood and Wasatch County over the Church's planned temple, according to the Salt Lake Tribune.
Residents have challenged the county's approval of the temple site, arguing officials violated local zoning regulations. The Church maintains it has the right to build on the approved property.
The case tests the boundaries between local zoning authority and religious institutions' rights to construct houses of worship. The Supreme Court's ruling will determine whether county officials properly handled the approval process.
More coverage of this story
- KPCW →September 4, 2026 at 5:21 PM MT
- FOX 13 News Utah →September 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM MT
- YouTube / FOX 13 News Utah →September 4, 2026 at 3:35 PM MT
- The Salt Lake Tribune →September 5, 2026 at 6:02 AM MT
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