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South Jordan City
A new housing project in South Jordan is ruffling feathers! Residents are worried about losing local wildlife and the natural charm of the area. City officials are now in a tough spot, trying to balance growth with keeping the neighborhood green.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before, 7 the 90 before that.
None directly on city funds.
Homeowners seeking flexible housing options for family members or rental income.
Neighbors concerned about privacy, property values, or the scale of new construction.
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.
The city is updating its rules for backyard cottages and basement apartments to follow new state laws. The goal is to keep neighborhoods feeling right while making sure homeowners can still build these units.
A local family has requested a rezone for their property to match the surrounding neighborhood. This will be the only action item at the next regular council meeting.
A family needed to clean up an old, confusing split-zone on their property so they could adjust property lines between generational family homes. The council quickly approved the fix, making the entire 1.3 acres single-family residential.
The city is updating how it handles water requirements for new developments to ensure they are fair and legally sound.
The commission considered changes to zoning rules, which could affect what types of buildings are allowed in certain areas and influence future development patterns.
Several easements were vacated, which could affect property use and development in the affected areas.
A conditional use permit for a detached accessory building at 10672 S Bison Creek Cv. was discussed. This pertains to accessory dwelling units or other secondary structures on a property.
A property at 10981 S Temple Dr is being considered for rezoning to allow for residential development. This could lead to new housing options in the area.
The council approved the vacation of a portion of Arranmore Drive and a storm drain easement. These actions typically occur when public land is no longer needed for its original purpose and may be consolidated with adjacent private property.
The council discussed vacating a portion of a street and a storm drain easement. These actions typically occur when the right-of-way or easement is no longer needed for public use.
The council discussed potential deals involving city land in a private session. This could involve buying, selling, or leasing property for future development or city needs.
A preliminary subdivision plat for Daybreak Village was approved, located near the future Backus Highway. Discussions covered buffer zones for utilities and trails, and the commission confirmed adequate city services for this developing area.
Growth and its impact on traffic remain the top concerns for residents, both currently and looking ahead. This is a long-standing issue that continues to be a priority for the community.
A proposal to rezone the historic Purple Church property aims to preserve the building by converting it into an event center, with an accompanying office building. This addresses concerns about the building's future while potentially creating a new community amenity.
This proposal involves amending the land use and rezoning a property for residential development. Concerns were raised about traffic impact on 10th West, density, potential impacts on agricultural preservation, and water rights.
A proposal to rezone the historic South Jordan Chapel site for an event center and office building is under consideration. The plan aims to preserve the chapel while adding new structures, but raises questions about building height, setbacks, and visual impact.
A novel business model for private car sales events is proposed, prompting discussion on its unique operational aspects, traffic, and the scope of the permit.
A portion of a public right-of-way, Rosary Way, was vacated to accommodate the development of a new Catholic Church. This decision impacts land use and future community services.
The city is balancing the need for more housing with concerns about parking and infrastructure in areas near the FrontRunner station.
Residents are concerned that a proposed dental office rezone on Temple Drive will increase traffic and negatively impact their quiet neighborhood. The Council tabled the decision to ensure a final development agreement is in place.
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Adds new housing options to the Daybreak community.
The project will replace a vacant lot with a professional office, which the city expects to have minimal impact on traffic.
This rezoning could lead to the construction of new homes, potentially increasing housing density in the area.
Facilitates new commercial or mixed-use development in the town center.
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