Bill passes in last moments of legislative session forcing Francis to allow four-story hotel

Bill passes in last moments of legislative session forcing Francis to allow four-story hotel

State lawmakers last week passed a bill that appears to force Francis to accept a four-story hotel in its town center despite the City Council’s previous decision to codify a three-story limit. Senate Bill 284 was sponsored by Sen. Lincoln Fillmore of Salt Lake County and Rep. Jill Koford of Weber County. The legislation focused on general laws relating to local land use, but a modified version of the bill contained language requiring Francis to…