The Highland Planning Commission is set to hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to address several legislative land use items. According to a July 23 statement, the agenda includes public hearings for proposed amendments to the city's Development Code concerning sight triangle regulations and landscaping standards.
The commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Development Code regarding sight triangle regulations. These amendments aim to clarify and provide consistency to regulations that govern landscaping, grading, fences, and structures near intersections. Staff suggested that the updates would incorporate existing design and construction standards into the municipal code to remove inconsistent language.
A second public hearing will address landscaping amendments related to water conservation standards. These proposed changes include provisions that could allow residents to qualify for landscape modification rebates. According to the agenda, the city is considering adopting standards from the Central Utah Water Conservancy District (CUWCD) to potentially double rebate eligibility from $1.50 per square foot to $3.00 per square foot.
The landscaping amendments include new regulations for new developments, such as prohibiting lawn in areas narrower than 8 feet and limiting lawn in residential front and side yards to 50 percent. For new non-residential developments, lawn is limited to 20 percent of the landscaped area. The proposal also includes new definitions for terms such as park strip and parkway detail.
The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM at the Highland City Council Chambers, located at 5400 West Civic Center Drive, Highland, Utah. Residents can participate virtually via YouTube Live. Assistance for Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations can be requested by contacting the City Recorder at (801) 772-4505 at least three days before the meeting.
