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- April 9, 2024 – Heber Valley temple lawsuit decisions postponed to May
- April 8, 2024 – LDS church announces new temples as Heber Valley awaits lawsuit decision
- February 23, 2024 – Lights out for Save Wasatch Back Dark Skies’ lawsuit against Wasatch County
- February 1, 2024 – Referendum effort to challenge Heber temple fails
- January 31, 2024 – Heber temple referendum backers to pursue other methods after signature efforts
- January 29, 2024 – Save Wasatch Back Dark Skies fails to gather enough valid signatures of voters to put temple plans on the ballot
- January 26, 2024 – Temple Referendum looks bleak, LDS Church files to get involved in lawsuit
- January 23, 2024 – LDS Church seeks to join temple lawsuit as defendant
- December 23, 2023 – Temple diplomacy: Catholic ex-ambassador heralds interfaith unity amid temple strife
- December 21, 2023 – Dark Skies group gathers signatures to put Heber Valley temple plans to a vote
- December 18, 2023 – Only official petition forms can be counted in Temple referendum drive
- December 14, 2023 – Save Wasatch Back Dark Skies needs 3,200 signatures in 40 days to put Heber Valley Temple plans to a referendum
- December 12, 2023 – Dark Skies group seeks referendum to overturn Heber Valley temple plans
- November 30, 2023 – Wasatch County sued over Heber Valley Temple plans’ passage
- November 16, 2023 – Temple battle continues with petition for lawsuit amendment
- November 9, 2023 – Heber Valley temple passes unanimously
- November 9, 2023 – Heber Valley temple plans unanimously approved
- November 9, 2023 – Heber Valley Utah Temple approved. See why the church agreed to dim the lighting
- November 7, 2023 – Wasatch County manager: Heber Valley temple application received no preferential treatment
- November 5, 2023 – Final Heber Valley temple vote Wednesday in Wasatch County
- November 1, 2023 – Court dismisses dark skies lawsuit, citizens’ group promises legal challenges will continue
- October 26, 2023 – Wasatch County officials recommend approval of Heber Valley temple
- October 26, 2023 – Plan recommended to build controversial LDS temple in Heber City
- October 26, 2023 – With some tweaks, LDS temple plans will head to final vote
- October 26, 2023 – Hard fought battle over Heber Valley temple won for some, lost for others at Wednesday planning commission meeting
- October 24, 2023 – County officials to review controversial plan to build LDS temple in rural area
- October 22, 2023 – Proposed Heber Valley Temple Has Some Residents Up in Arms Over Water and Light Issues
- October 22, 2023 – More Heber Valley temple details released
- October 9, 2023 – Dark Skies group issues rebuttal to LDS church letter about Heber Valley temple
- September 27, 2023 – LDS church letter about Heber Valley temple provokes conflicting responses
- September 26, 2023 – LDS Church addresses temple concerns in letter to Wasatch County residents
- September 18, 2023 – Wasatch County Planning Commission advises against stricter lighting code
- September 12, 2023 – Groundwater concerns added to growing list of issues over proposed Heber Valley Temple
- September 11, 2023 – Heber City Council member suggests broader view of plans for Heber Valley Temple
- September 11, 2023 – Planned Heber Valley LDS Temple may need to pump out a million gallons of groundwater daily
- September 7, 2023 – Proposed Heber Vally temple may need to pump out a million gallons of groundwater daily
- September 6, 2023 – Heber Valley temple infrastructure agreement sparks concerns about future traffic, location
- September 6, 2023 – Heber City Council approves LDS temple project memorandum of understanding
- August 8, 2023 – Heber City Council weighs in on LDS temple project, considers lighting
- July 19, 2023 – Where do Wasatch County Council members stand on the Heber Valley Temple proposal?
- July 19, 2023 – Wrangling over ‘Dark Skies,’ LDS temple, gets contentious at Wasatch County hearing
- July 13, 2023 – Wasatch Back Latter-day Saints look forward to new temple
- July 6, 2023 – Church looks to legislative route for approval of Heber Valley temple
- June 26, 2023 – Wasatch County should reject proposed temple agreement, dark sky advocates say
- June 12, 2023 – LDS Church counsel says federal law supports proposed temple height
- June 6, 2023 – Heber temple development agreement up for review as group challenges church progress
- May 16, 2023 – LDS Church begins formal application to build Wasatch County temple
- April 21, 2023 – Wasatch County amends outdoor lighting code for new Heber Valley Temple
- April 20, 2023 – Wasatch County lighting code update passes with limits on uplighting, brightness
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County Council Approves Plans for the Heber Valley Utah Temple
On Wednesday, November 8, the Wasatch County Council unanimously approved plans for the Heber Valley Utah Temple following a heated public hearing that went late into the night. In response to concerns that have been expressed over protecting the county's dark skies, the Church has made numerous concessions on exterior lighting. "The Heber Valley Utah Temple will be one of the dimmest temples in the world," said Curtis Miner, the principle architect on the project. Church representatives may begin the process of obtaining building permits in 15 days.
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Wasatch County Lighting Code Amended to Allow Uplighting
The Wasatch County Council has unanimously approved an amendment to the lighting code to allow uplighting, following a request submitted by the Church in November. The change will permit evening uplighting of the Heber Valley Utah Temple with restrictions. Community members have advocated on both sides of the issue for months, leading Council members to come into agreement on a middle ground that prevents bright lights from blocking views of the stars without overly restricting businesses.
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Neighborhood Open House Held for the Heber Valley Utah Temple
Hundreds of members and neighbors attended an informational gathering on Tuesday evening at the meetinghouse located across from the Heber Valley Utah Temple site. Interior renderings were on display, and Church representatives were available to answer questions. The Church applied for an update to the county code last year that would allow exterior lighting of the temple. The matter is expected to be addressed at an upcoming planning commission meeting.
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President Nelson Presides at the Heber Valley Utah Temple Groundbreaking Ceremony
President Russell M. Nelson made a surprise appearance at the Heber Valley Utah Temple groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, October 8, 2022. He presided at the event and addressed the gathered audience. "Today, we will begin the work by breaking ground for a temple in this unique and wonderful valley," he said. "I love you all and whole-heartedly rejoice with you." He said of George Holmes, Sr., the original owner of the temple site, "For years, he had dreamt of building a forever home with his beloved Clara. In a very real way, his dream will be realized." The 88,000-square-foot temple will be built on the 17.9-acre site located on East Center Street in Heber City.
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October Groundbreaking Announced for the Heber Valley Utah Temple
Elder Kevin R. Duncan, executive director of the Temple Department, will preside at the groundbreaking for the Heber Valley Utah Temple on Saturday, October 8, 2022. The 88,000-square-foot temple will be constructed on a 17.9-acre site located southeast of 1400 East Center Street in Heber City. President Russell M. Nelson announced the temple in the October 2021 General Conference.