The City of Draper issued multiple public notices this week regarding significant changes to residential zoning, short-term rental regulations, and a proposed tax increase for residents in both Utah and Salt Lake Counties.
Proposed Tax Increase Notices Issued
In recent announcements released on July 20, 2026, the City of Draper confirmed a notice of proposed tax increase affecting property owners within both Utah County and Salt Lake County. These notices were issued simultaneously to ensure transparency regarding upcoming fiscal adjustments for residents in both jurisdictions.
Residential Zoning and Development Hearings
The city's recent communications also highlighted several pending legislative and zoning matters currently undergoing the public hearing process. On July 16, 2026, the City of Draper released notices for three distinct public hearings involving residential development and land use requests.
Town Center and Hidden Canyon Updates
One significant item under review is a city-initiated request for a Town Center Residential Zoning Text Amendment. This proposal seeks to modify existing text within the residential zoning framework for the Town Center area. Additionally, the city has scheduled a public hearing regarding an amended plat request for Phase 5 of Hidden Canyon Estates, which was also announced on July 16, 2026.
Home Occupation Permit Review
The city is also evaluating a request for a Bakehouse Cottage Home Occupation Conditional Use Permit. This hearing notice, released on July 16, 2026, addresses the potential for a specific home-based business operation within the community's residential landscape.
Short-Term Rental Regulation Changes
Earlier in the month, the city addressed broader regulatory changes. On July 10, 2026, the City of Draper published a notice for a city-initiated text amendment request regarding short-term rentals. This follows a period of review into how temporary accommodations are managed within municipal limits.
Zoning Map Amendments Underway
Further zoning adjustments were also noted in the July 10 announcements, including an Adamo Zoning Map Amendment Request and requests for both land use and zoning map amendments related to Solid Construction. These items represent a broader effort by the city to update its official maps and development standards.
Planning Commission Recent Actions
These recent notices follow the actions of the Draper Planning Commission, which met on July 9, 2026. A recap of that meeting, published by the city on July 10, 2026, detailed the various actions taken during the session as part of the ongoing administrative and planning process for the municipality.
