City Votes to Limit Size of Stores
The City Council in Heber City, Utah has voted unanimously to set size limitations on stores that will keep retailers from building huge outlets in Heber City. During the two-hour public hearing a majority of speakers urged the council not to jeopardize the small-town character of Heber City. "We need to have a cap [on retail floor space] to preserve our lifestyle," one resident told the Salt Lake Tribune. "As soon as we bring in big-box, we'll lose our tourist dollars. Who will want to come here if we're just like Salt Lake?" The council voted to limit the size of retail stores to 60,000 s.f.
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