Logan City has released documentation proving a 99-foot right of way on Canyon Road following months of resident petitions and legal disputes. The documentation, released on Sept. 30, includes survey references dating back to 1860.
The release of the right of way documentation follows several months of controversy regarding the Canyon Road Improvements Project. During the summer, trees along the roadway were being cut down as part of the project, sparking local tension. The push for documentation included a petition signed by more than 30 Canyon Road residents and multiple public comments made during municipal council meetings. Logan Mayor Mark Anderson formally recused himself from the matter.
The survey concludes that while some alternate maps show the right of way being less than 99 feet, the historical record shows the 99-foot right of way exists. The document states that because the road has remained under use since its original construction and has never been abandoned or left unused for any significant period, the 99-foot measurement is valid under Utah law.
Logan City officials have stated that the city plans to use only up to 66 feet of the established 99-foot right of way for the Canyon Road Improvements Project. The city provided no additional comment when the survey was released.
Megan Carollo, who has been actively pursuing legal action against the city to obtain this documentation, stated she will not make a public statement until her attorney and another surveyor have had the opportunity to review the document.
The documentation regarding the Canyon Road right of way was made publicly available on Sept. 30. The survey will be available for the public to view at cachecounty.gov/surveyor/ on Monday.
The documentation was provided after months of residents asking and petitioning for proof regarding the road's dimensions.
