The Town of Hideout invites all residents to participate in a General Plan Open House to help shape the town’s future. The event will serve as the next step in the year-long process to update the Town’s 2019 General Plan and will be held on Thursday, 09/25/25, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Black Rock Mountain Resort.

This event is a key part of the town’s initiative to update its 2019 General Plan, a foundational document that guides growth, development, and policy-making. With significant community changes and anticipated growth over the next five years, the update will ensure the General Plan remains a relevant and strategic tool for Hideout’s future.

“Since the last General Plan was adopted in 2019, Hideout has experienced significant growth, which brings both new opportunities and challenges,” said Jan McCosh, Town Administrator of Hideout. “This update is a crucial step to ensure our guiding principles reflect the community’s collective vision for the future. The open house is a key opportunity for residents to share their priorities, and we strongly encourage everyone to participate.”

Hideout’s general plan update will include an extensive community engagement and planning process. This process is being partially funded through a generous grant from the Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG). The community engagement effort will be facilitated by the team at Citi Design, an experienced community planning consultancy in coordination with the Town of Hideout’s elected officials and professional staff.  The goal of the work will be to address critical aspects of the town’s development, including land use, housing, transportation, and environmental preservation.

“We are honored to partner with the Town of Hideout on this vital General Plan update,” said Jake Young, Community Planner and Landscape Architect from Citi Design who is helping lead the public engagement process. “Our team is excited to work alongside the community to help create a vision, develop long-term strategies, and identify actionable steps that will shape a successful and resilient future for the town.” 

Event Details:

• What: General Plan Open House
• When: Thursday, 09/25/25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Where: Black Rock Mountain Resort, 909 W Peace Tree Trail, Heber City, UT 84032

Key Updates and Areas of Focus

The proposed updates to the General Plan will address several critical areas, including:

1. Demographics and Housing
   1. Incorporating updated data on population growth and housing units.
   2. Assessing housing affordability, typologies, and emerging community needs.
2. Land Use and Zoning
   1. Updating the Land Use element and creating a detailed Future Land Use Map (FLUM).
   2. Identifying areas for potential commercial development to enhance neighborhood and community hubs.
3. Recreation and Open space
   1. Incorporating updated plans for parks, trails and open space.
4. Transportation and Infrastructure
   1. Reviewing transportation and public facilities elements to align with the town’s anticipated growth.
5. Environmental and Recreational Elements
   1. Updating environmental standards and considering the integration of a parks and recreation plan.
6. Annexation and Town Center Vision
   1. Re-examining annexation policies and establishing clear expectations for a future Town Center.
7. Community Input and Accessibility
   1. Incorporating insights from recent community surveys and feedback.
   2. Developing an Executive Summary of the General Plan to improve clarity and accessibility for residents.

Community Involvement

Hideout residents will play an integral role in the General Plan update process. The town is committed to gathering community input through public meetings, surveys, and regular updates from the Planning Commission. 

Next Steps

The update process will include regular work sessions with the Planning Commission and opportunities for public feedback. Key elements, such as the Land Use Map, housing policies, and annexation guidelines, will be refined based on community priorities. The project is anticipated to take about a year to complete, with a series of milestones to ensure transparency and progress. The current General Plan, adopted in 2019, can be accessed on the Town of Hideout’s website at Hideout’s Revised General Plan.