The Willard City Council on March 13 discussed a proposed development agreement for The Orchards at Willard Bay, a master planned community that prompted concerns over zoning consistency, housing density and adherence to the city’s land use vision. “Personally, I would say it’s not consistent with our general plan,” said Mayor Travis Mote, citing the number and size of smaller lots in the proposed layout. The city’s general plan, updated in April 2024, calls for half-acre lots. “If we use the MPC to circumvent the general plan, it’s a bait and switch,” Mote added. “Our subdivision ordinance and our MPC...

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