Petition to the Box Elder County Planning Commission and Council

Regarding Proposed Changes to Lot Size Ordinance in Bothwell, Utah

 

Dear Members of the Box Elder County Planning Commission and Council,

 

We, the undersigned residents and stakeholders of Bothwell, Utah, respectfully submit this petition to express our collective opposition to any proposed changes to the current ordinance mandating that lot sizes in our community be a minimum of five (5) acres.

 

Our community values and depends on the existing ordinance for the following reasons:

 1. Preservation of Rural Character:

Bothwell is a close-knit rural community, and the five-acre lot size minimum has been instrumental in maintaining our open spaces, agricultural heritage, and the overall rural aesthetic that makes Bothwell unique. Reducing lot sizes would fundamentally alter the character of our community.

 2. Infrastructure and Services:

Larger lot sizes reduce the strain on infrastructure, such as roads, water systems, and emergency services. Smaller lot sizes could lead to overburdened resources, requiring costly upgrades or compromising the quality of services for current residents.

 3. Environmental Impact:

Maintaining larger lots ensures better management of natural resources and minimizes the risks of overdevelopment, including groundwater depletion, soil erosion, and habitat disruption for local wildlife.

 4. Community Consensus:

The existing ordinance reflects the will and vision of Bothwell residents to preserve a high quality of life for current and future generations. Changing the ordinance would disregard the community’s long-standing preferences and priorities.

 

We urge the Planning Commission and Council to respect the voice of the Bothwell community and retain the five-acre minimum lot size requirement.

 

This ordinance is not just a regulation—it is a safeguard for our way of life, our environment, and our shared values as a community. We ask that you prioritize the desires of Bothwell’s residents in your deliberations.

 

Thank you for your attention and consideration.