The West Jordan City Council approved Ordinance No. 26-51 to amend the 2009 West Jordan City Code regarding Planning Commission appointment and terms, according to a November 2 statement. The ordinance was signed by Mayor Dirk Burton and became effective following its publication on November 2, 2026.
The amendments target Section 2-2-2 of the City Code. Under the updated rules, the mayor shall appoint seven qualified persons to serve as regular members of the planning commission with the advice and consent of the city council. These members may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms of any length. Compensation for planning commission members is set by the compensation schedule adopted by the city council in the annual budget.
The ordinance requires all planning commission members to comply with training requirements established in Utah Code 10-9a20-302(5)(b) and its successor provisions. Newly appointed members must also comply with training requirements set forth in Utah Code 10-9a20-302(5)(c) and its successor provisions.
The City Council held a regular meeting on October 27, 2026, to discuss the proposed City Code amendments. The council determined that adopting the amendments was in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of West Jordan residents. The ordinance was presented to the Mayor on October 29, 2026, and was signed by Mayor Dirk Burton on October 30, 2026.
The ordinance was passed by the West Jordan City Council with a unanimous vote from members Jessica Wignall, Kent Shelton, Bob Bedore, Annette Harris, Zach Jacob, Chad Lamb, and Kayleen Whitelock. The document was attested by Council Chair Jessica Wignall and Council Office Clerk Cindy M. Quick, MMC. The ordinance was officially certified as published on the Utah Public Notice Website by City Recorder Tangee Sloan, MMC, UCC.
The ordinance became effective immediately upon publication as provided by law, following the signature of the Mayor and the official certification by the City Recorder.
