The Emigration Canyon City Council passed ordinance No. 2026-O-08 on July 21, 2026, which repeals and replaces Title 19.84 of the Emigration Canyon Code for conditional uses. The new ordinance was enacted following a recommendation from the Emigration Canyon Planning Commission, which held a public hearing on June 11, 2026, to consider the matter.
Under the new regulations, the Planning Commission serves as the land use authority and is responsible for taking formal action on requests for conditional use permits. The commission evaluates applications in public meetings and may issue approvals, modified approvals, or denials. Decisions regarding conditional use applications must be made within a reasonable timeframe, not exceeding 90 days from the date the application was first heard, unless an extension is requested.
Approval standards require the Planning Commission to review site plans to evaluate the impacts of a proposed use. The commission may impose conditions to mitigate reasonably anticipated detrimental impacts. The ordinance specifies that a conditional use permit shall be approved unless mitigation of detrimental effects is not possible in accordance with standards regarding zoning, traffic hazards, public safety, and compatibility with community general plan standards.
The ordinance also outlines rules for approved uses, noting that a permit authorizes only the specific use for which it was issued. Approved conditional uses expire 12 months from the date of final approval by the Director unless a building permit is obtained and substantial construction begins within that period. A single 12-month extension may be granted upon payment of an additional filing fee equal to the original fee.
While the Planning Commission holds authority over most amendments and revocations, the Director has authority to approve certain amendments. These include changes of use from one conditional use to another where no site modifications are proposed and no significant additional impact results. It also includes amendments to site plans that do not change the land use and meet specific criteria regarding building footprints and site acreage.
A complete copy of the ordinance is available at the Emigration Canyon City Recorder office, located at 860 Levoy Drive, Suite 300, Taylorsville, Utah 84123.
