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Moab Today
By the People, for the People
Grand County Commission to Vote on Slickrock Rezoning and OHV Speed Limit Repeal
The commission will also discuss the economic impact study on Arches National Park's timed entry system and other agenda items.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:19pm
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The Grand County Commission's decision on OHV regulations could have lasting impacts on the region's delicate desert landscape.Moab TodayThe Grand County Commission is set to meet on Tuesday, April 7th, with a packed agenda that includes a public hearing on a proposal to rezone the 235-acre Steen family property from Range and Grazing to Resort Commercial, as well as a discussion on repealing the county's 2020 OHV speed limit rules. The commission will also address the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute's economic impact study on Arches National Park's timed entry system, which has been extended to April 30th.
Why it matters
The Slickrock rezoning proposal has raised concerns about the potential for extensive development on the Navajo sandstone above the Sand Flats Recreation Area, while the OHV speed limit repeal could impact public safety and environmental conservation efforts in the county. The Arches National Park economic study is also significant as the park has recently dropped its timed-entry reservation system.
The details
The Slickrock rezoning proposal would allow for the expansion of the existing Raven's Rim Zipline operation, as well as the addition of a rappel course, climbing zone, OHV-accessible event space, and food truck. However, the Resort Commercial designation could also allow for up to 1,175 residential units on the 235-acre property. The planning commission recommended approval 5-2, but two dissenting commissioners raised concerns about the potential for development beyond the Steens' current plans. Commissioner McCandless is also bringing an ordinance to repeal Ordinance 616, the county's 2020 OHV speed limit rules, following the city's recent announcement to remove its own OHV speed limit signs due to unenforceability under state law.
- The Grand County Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4 p.m.
- The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute's economic impact study on Arches National Park's timed entry system has a deadline of April 30, 2026, extended from January 31.
The players
Minnie Lee Ventures LLC
The applicant for the Slickrock rezoning proposal, planning to expand the existing Raven's Rim Zipline operation.
Commissioner McCandless
Bringing an ordinance to repeal the county's 2020 OHV speed limit rules.
Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
Conducting the economic impact study on Arches National Park's timed entry system.
What’s next
The Grand County Commission will vote on the Slickrock rezoning proposal and the ordinance to repeal the OHV speed limit rules during the meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The takeaway
The Grand County Commission's upcoming meeting will address several significant issues, including the potential for extensive development on the Slickrock property and the repeal of the county's OHV speed limit rules. These decisions will have important implications for the region's tourism, public safety, and environmental conservation efforts.
