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SOUTH WEBER, Utah (AP) -- Residents of a subdivision where a mudslide destroyed a home and injured a four-year-old girl are saying they were unaware that the hillside was designated as a landslide hazard.
However, the Highland View Estates subdivision the designation is marked on the city's master plan in clear cross-hatching.
In 2001, South Weber leaders designated various parts of the city as sensitive land. Those are areas where developers and residents need to pay special attention when building. The designations included the hillside above the Highland View Estates subdivision where the mudslide occurred and extended along the entire southwest border of the city.
Many residents say they were unaware of the potential danger, but city officials say they need to read their contracts more closely.
Information from: Deseret Morning News www.deseretnews.com
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