The Cedar Hills City Council held a meeting on July 7, 2026, to address several municipal updates and legislative changes, according to a report published August 19. Key discussions included water conservation efforts, new ordinances regarding signs and accessory dwelling units, and the adoption of an electronic meeting policy.
City Manager Chandler Goodwin reported that water use increased in June due to warmer temperatures, despite good conservation months in April and May. The city is currently relying on groundwater from the Cottonwood culinary well, the Canyon well, and the Central Utah Project. Goodwin noted that main water runoff has decreased significantly and projected the city would remain stable if residents continue conservation efforts. Additionally, the city reported no fireworks incidents during the July 4th holiday, following a prohibition due to drought conditions.
The council passed several ordinances to align with state and international standards. This included an amendment to the city code regarding rear setback areas to allow pool code covers as an alternative to gated areas. The council also approved amendments to the sign code to comply with Utah House Bill 33, which requires local governments to permit political signs on park strips maintained by adjacent property owners. The council opted to allow a wide spectrum of temporary signs on these strips to avoid the legal complexities of determining political content.
Regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs), the council approved an ordinance reflecting state changes that remove the classification of ADUs as conditional uses. Under the new code, no more than one ADU, whether internal or detached, is permitted per lot or parcel. Property owners must register ADUs with the city, and denials can occur if properties have failed septic tanks or inadequate utility capacity. Additionally, the council approved a resolution establishing an electronic meeting policy, which allows members to participate via video or audio with a limit of three electronic meetings per year per member.
Other business included the appointment of the City Planner as the Zoning Administrator and a report on city building improvements. The city was also recognized by the Government Finance Officers of the United States and Canada for excellence in financial reporting for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
