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Spring City citizens sued the City Council over historic preservation concerns.

The lawsuit alleges unauthorized construction and plans for high-density housing.

A judge denied a temporary restraining order; a hearing is expected soon.

SPRING CITY, Sanpete County — A group of people in central Utah have filed a lawsuit against their own City Council on behalf of their historic town.

Spring City's historic designation claims it has the largest and best-preserved Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pioneer settlement in the country. This lawsuit aims to keep it that way.

Spring City is one of many communities in rural Utah grappling with how to grow its town while maintaining its historic charm. This town, though, is doing somethi

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