The Midvale City Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to consider a series of zoning code amendments and a request for modifications to an existing small-scale master plan for a townhome development. The meeting, which begins at 6:00 p.m., will address several municipal updates, including changes to how the city regulates manufactured and modular homes.
Master Plan Amendments for Townhomes
Among the primary items on the agenda is a request from John Semnani to amend a previously approved Small Scale Master Plan. The request concerns a 27-unit townhome development located at 7444 S State St within the Multifamily Residential - Medium to High Density (RM-25) zone. According to the city, these amendments are intended to bring the project into compliance with an amended development agreement. This item was presented by Planning Director Wendelin Knobloch.
If the Planning Commission moves this item forward, the Midvale City Council is scheduled to hear the matter on November 17, 2026, after 6:00 p.m.
Zoning Code and Enforcement Updates
The commission will also review two city-initiated zoning code text amendments. The first involves Section 17-3, regarding Administration and Enforcement, specifically addressing review and approval processes. This item was introduced by Planner II Jonathan Anderson.
As noted by the city, if this amendment is forwarded, it will be heard by the City Council on November 17, 2026, after 6:00 p.m. Like the townhome master plan, these administrative updates are part of a broader effort to refine municipal zoning regulations.
New Standards for Modular Homes
A second city-initiated amendment focuses on Section 17-6 of the zoning code. This proposal seeks to add specific standards for manufactured and modular homes to the code. The amendment includes removing existing references from the use tables in Title 17 and updating the legal definitions for manufactured, mobile, and modular homes. This technical update was also presented by Planner II Jonathan Anderson.
This amendment is also marked for potential referral to the Midvale City Council, with a scheduled hearing on November 17, 2026, following the commission's review.
Meeting Logistics and Public Input
The meeting is set to take place in person at Midvale City Hall, located at 7505 S Holden Street, Midvale, Utah. For those unable to attend in person, the proceedings will be available electronically via an anchor location at City Hall and can be broadcast online through the Midvale.Utah.gov/YouTube link.
Public participation is permitted during designated public hearings. Residents may provide comments in person during the meeting or submit them electronically via the Agendas & Minutes webpage. To be included in the official record, electronic comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on October 27, 2026.
Procedural Details
The meeting is expected to include a pledge of allegiance, a roll call, and the review and approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on October 14, 2026. Following the public hearings, the commission will receive a report from the Planning Department.
The commission maintains the authority to amend the meeting agenda as deemed appropriate and reserves the right to postpone items that are not heard by 9:30 p.m. unless there is unanimous consent from the commission members. All meetings are open to the public, though participation is restricted to the scheduled public hearing periods.
