Washington City officials have scheduled back-to-back public meetings for July 15, 2026, to review several significant land use and development proposals ranging from new commercial construction to industrial park expansions. The Planning Commission and the Land Use Authority will both convene at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Washington City Hall.
Commercial Development Proposals
The Planning Commission's agenda includes multiple public hearings focused on commercial development and zoning adjustments. According to a meeting notice posted by the city, the commission will consider Conditional Use Permit C-2CO-05, which involves the construction of three new commercial buildings at 912 West Red Cliffs Drive. The applicant for this project is Greens Development.
Additionally, the commission will hear a request for Conditional Use Permit C-26-06 submitted by Braden Hancock. This proposal seeks approval for a multi-tenant quick service food service building to be located at 1309 East Twin Rock Cv. These hearings are part of the commission's scheduled review process for upcoming city infrastructure and business growth.
Zoning and General Plan Changes
The Planning Commission will also evaluate a request from Michael Welker to amend the city's General Plan. The proposal, identified as General Plan Amendment G-26-02, seeks to change the designation of the property at 362 West 3650 South from Low Density (LD) to Neighborhood Commercial (NCOM).
Simultaneous with the general plan amendment, Welker has requested a zoning change for the same location. The application, Z-26-13, seeks to transition the current R-1-12 zoning to Administrative & Professional (AP). Both items will be presented during the public hearing portion of the July 15 meeting.
Industrial Park Expansion
Following the Planning Commission session, the Washington City Land Use Authority will hold its own meeting, scheduled to begin at 6:00 P.M. or immediately following the conclusion of the Planning Commission meeting. The Land Use Authority's agenda features a high-priority public hearing regarding industrial expansion.
According to the city's posted agenda, the authority will consider a request to approve a Preliminary Plat for Phases 3-5 of the Sunrise Valley Industrial Park. The proposed development is located near the intersection of Smelter Drive and Foundry Drive. The applicants for this industrial park expansion are Red Waters Industrial Development and Bush & Gudgell.
Public Participation Guidelines
Both the Planning Commission and the Land Use Authority agendas include the formal approval of minutes from July 1, 2026. These administrative items are standard components of the regular meeting proceedings for both bodies.
For residents wishing to participate in the discussions, Washington City has established specific protocols for public commentary. The city announced that public comments can be submitted electronically via washingtoncity.org/meetings. To ensure staff have sufficient time to process feedback, all electronic comments must be received by 5:00 P.M. on July 14, 2026, which is the day before the scheduled meetings.
Meeting Accessibility
The meetings will be accessible to the public via YouTube Live, with a link provided at washingtoncity.org/meetings. For those unable to submit comments online by the deadline, the city noted that only in-person comments will be accepted after 5:00 P.M. on July 14.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Washington City stated it will make reasonable accommodations for those needing assistance to participate in the meetings. Residents requiring such accommodations are encouraged to contact the city's Zoning Technician at 656-6325 at least 24 hours before the July 15 start time.
