By Matt Stephens

RIVER HEIGHTS -- The Planning and Zoning Commission was re-educated and revamped about rezoning, new annexation policies, and general guidelines by the Utah League of Cities and Towns Tuesday night.

"Eighty to 90 percent of all lawsuits are brought out because of a lack of process," said Sydney R. Fonnesbeck, director of training for the League.

Fonnesbeck said process means "the right questions are answered by the right people."

The League defines what is expected of elected officials and public managers. "We educate elected and appointed officials through effective training."

Fonnesbeck said she is in River Heights to do just that, to educate and answer questions that the planning and zoning commission might have. She is asked to do numerous training sessions by individual city councils throughout the state.

"Process is extremely important. City councils, planning and zoning, and the board of adjustments must understand where authority starts and stops," said Fonnesbeck.

She answered questions from the planning and zoning commission for an hour and a half, relating personal experience and law for the members of the commission to take note of.

After answering questions Fonnesbeck turned the time over to Brody Bovero, a land-use specialist for the League who educated the commission about new annexation policies and guidelines.

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