Spring City isn’t just another small Utah town — it’s a living piece of American history. With fewer than 1,100 residents, it’s one of the only entire towns listed on the National Register of Historic Places, known for its rare 19th-century Latter-day Saint village layout, and home to over 85 historic structures.

But now, that legacy is in jeopardy.

Residents and the nonprofit Friends of Historic Spring City have filed a lawsuit against the City Council, alleging repeated abuses of power that threaten the town’s historic designation and long-term stability. The council is accused of ignoring public input, bypassing federal preservation procedures, and overriding their own Planning and Zoning Commission — all while attempting to increase density and subdivide protected lots.

Even after being warned by the Utah State Historic Preservation Officer that these actions could disqualify Spring City from the National Register, the council moved forward. If that designation is lost, so is access to critical funding, preservation tax credits, and tourism revenue that supports the local economy.

What’s at stake isn’t just paperwork. It’s decades of work, millions in restoration investments, and the very identity of a community that has preserved its heritage for generations. Residents say this isn’t just about bad policy — it’s about a pattern of unlawful governance, secrecy, and broken public trust.

This petition calls on Spring City’s elected officials and state-level preservation authorities to halt any developments or zoning changes that could compromise Spring City’s historic designation and to commit to full transparency, legal compliance, and public input moving forward.

Add your name if you believe Spring City’s historic legacy is worth protecting — and that local leaders must follow the law, not override it.