Council approves Ordinance 2026-25: Virtual Currency Kiosk Prohibition, 3–0

Ordinance 2026-25: Virtual Currency Kiosk Prohibition

3 yes, 0 no

Donald J. Shelton (yes), Jason T. McGuire (yes), Kathie L. Johnson (yes)

Ordinance 2026-24: Accessory Dwelling Unit Code Amendments

3 yes, 0 no

Kathie L. Johnson (yes), Jason T. McGuire (yes), Donald J. Shelton (yes)

Ordinance 2026-13: Public Safety Impact Fee Update

3 yes, 0 no

Kathie L. Johnson (yes), Jason T. McGuire (yes), Donald J. Shelton (yes)

MBA Resolution 2026-01: Lease Revenue Bonds for Fire Station

3 yes, 0 no

Kathie L. Johnson (yes), Donald J. Shelton (yes), Jason T. McGuire (yes)

Resolution R2026-29: 2025 CAPER Report Submission

3 yes, 0 no

Kathie L. Johnson (yes), Donald J. Shelton (yes), Jason T. McGuire (yes)

Resolution R2026-30: Master Lease and Ground Lease Agreements

3 yes, 0 no

Donald J. Shelton (yes), Jason T. McGuire (yes), Kathie L. Johnson (yes)

Approval of Minutes

3 yes, 0 no

Recess to Executive Closed Session

0 yes, 0 no

Adjourn Study Meeting

0 yes, 0 no

Citywide Cell Tower Spacing Text Amendment

A proposed text amendment to the city's zoning code to reduce the minimum required distance between cell towers from one mile to a half-mile citywide.

Discussed — no decision yet

Prohibition of Virtual Currency Kiosks

Following nearly $1 million in local scam losses tied to crypto ATMs, the city banned virtual currency kiosks to protect vulnerable residents from fraud.

What it means: South Jordan residents, particularly elderly and vulnerable populations targeted by financial scammers.

Fire Station 65 Financing and Construction

The city is issuing a $27 million lease revenue bond through the Municipal Building Authority to build a new fire station and training facilities on the west side. This ensures response times remain adequate for growing neighborhoods without raising property taxes.

What it means: Estimated at $27 million, funded through lease revenue bonds repaid by impact fees and service revenues.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations

The city updated its zoning code to comply with state law SB 284, removing conditional use permit requirements for detached ADUs and adjusting design and setback standards.

What it means: Homeowners seeking flexible housing options for family members or rental income.

Cell Tower Spacing and West Side Coverage Deficiencies

South Jordan is wrestling with how to balance neighborhood aesthetics with the urgent need for better cell coverage on the fast-growing west side. Current rules require cell towers to be a full mile apart, but city leaders are looking at shrinking that to a half-mile to let developers build four new towers in Daybreak and fix notorious dead zones.

What it means: West side residents and businesses experiencing poor cellular data coverage and call drops.