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Riverton Planning Commission to Hear Oct. 8 on Multiple Land Use Items

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The Riverton City Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Oct. 8, 2026, to discuss several land use applications and proposed code amendments. The meeting will address topics including a conditional use permit for wood crafts, a commercial site plan amendment for electric vehicle charging stations, a residential rezoning request, and changes to residential facility ordinances.

Key takeaways

  • Riverton City Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on Oct. 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Agenda includes wood craft home occupation permit, Walmart EV charging station site plan amendment, and a residential rezoning request.
  • The commission will also consider proposed changes to Riverton City Code Title 18 regarding residential facilities.
  • Public comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing to be relayed to the commission.

The Riverton City Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, to consider several land use applications and proposed code amendments, according to a September 22 public notice.

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverton City Municipal Building, located at 12830 South Redwood Road.

The agenda includes four primary items for consideration.

First, the commission will review an application from Justin Christensen for Millhand Company (PLZ-26-2047), which seeks a conditional use permit for a home occupation producing wood crafts from a garage at 3637 West Roy Lane.

Second, the commission will hear an application from Julie Hekking regarding a Walmart amended site plan (PLZ-26-8024). This proposal seeks to amend a commercial site plan at 1202 West 12600 South to include the addition of electric vehicle charging stations.

The third item involves an application from Kerry Jorgensen (PLZ-26-4006) to rezone approximately 3.96 acres located at 12007 South Reeves Lane. The request is to change the designation from A-5 (Agricultural, minimum 5-acres) to R-3 (Single-family Residential 14,000 sf minimum).

Additionally, the commission will discuss a proposed amendment to Riverton City Code, Title 18 Land Use and Development, regarding residential facility ordinances.

The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast live via audio and video. A staff report will be available for public review through the City website prior to the hearing.

Audio and written minutes will be provided following the meeting. For those requiring special accommodations, the City Recorders Office must be notified at least two business days before the meeting.

Public comments may be submitted via email to planning@rivertonutah.gov or by phone at 801-208-3149. All comments submitted before 5:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing will be relayed to the Planning Commission.

Further information can be obtained from the Riverton City Planning Department by calling 801-208-3149.

The meeting will be held at 12830 S. Redwood Road, Riverton, UT 84065. Accessible parking and entrance are located at the south end of the building with elevator access to the City Council Chambers on the second floor.

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