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Oak City Announces Public Hearings for Water Bonds and Land Use Changes

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The Mayor and Town Council of Oak City have announced several upcoming public hearings regarding bond issuances, property annexations, and zoning changes. These meetings are intended to gather community input on various municipal projects and ordinances.

Key takeaways

  • Oak City is considering issuing up to $1.5 million in Parity Water Revenue Bonds for water system improvements.
  • A public hearing is scheduled for March 19 regarding the annexation of 8.74 acres north of Oak City.
  • The town has proposed a property tax increase affecting residential and business holdings.
  • Various ordinances regarding wildland fire mitigation, employee compensation, and zoning changes are under review.

Oak City officials have issued notices for several upcoming public hearings to discuss infrastructure improvements, land use changes, and tax proposals. One notable hearing scheduled for May 21, 2026, will address the potential issuance of Parity Water Revenue Bonds in an amount not exceeding $1,500,000.

The proposed bond funding is intended for culinary water system improvements, including work on an existing well, pipeline installation, SCADA improvements, and the addition of an ASR system.

In addition to water infrastructure, the Town Council has scheduled a hearing for March 19 to consider the annexation of 8.74 acres located north of Oak City and west of Highway 125. This includes parcels 2991-1 through 2991-5.

Other municipal items previously or currently under review include ordinances regarding the International Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code, compensation for statutory officers and general employees, and various zoning amendments. Specifically, a hearing was set to discuss rezoning parcel O-3771 from Ag-4 to RR-1.

A proposal for a property tax increase has also been introduced. According to the notice, a $343,000 residence would see an annual increase of $12.26, while a $343,000 business would see an increase of $22.30 per year.

All listed public hearings are scheduled to take place at the Oak City Town Hall or Town Office located at 30 West Center Street, Oak City, Utah. Members of the public are invited to attend and participate in these sessions to provide input on the proposed changes.

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