Clinton City has certified that a referendum to challenge the rezoning of 34.90 acres has failed after signature counts fell short of the required thresholds in two voter participation areas. The decision concludes a process to determine if Ordinance 24-04z would be placed on the November 2025 ballot, following a verification period assisted by Davis County.
Referendum Signature Results
The referendum sought to overturn Ordinance 24-04z, which rezoned land located at 2088 North 4500 West to residential multi-family/planned residential development (R-M/PRD). The ordinance was based on a request by property owners Foothill Ditch LLC and Terraform Development LLC to change the zoning of the 34.90-acre parcel and amend the Clinton City zoning map.
According to the City of Clinton, the petition was filed by citizens seeking to refer the zoning decision to a vote of the community. While the city had previously confirmed receiving a total count of verified signatures from Davis County, the process required a 45-day period during which residents maintained the option to withdraw their signatures from the petition before final certification.
District Vote Breakdown
Following a thorough review and verification process assisted by Davis County, the city determined that the petition did not meet the minimum signature requirements in two of the four voter participation areas.
In District A, the petition received 1,049 verified signatures, exceeding the minimum threshold of 865. District C also met the requirement, recording 1,150 verified signatures against a minimum threshold of 955.
However, the referendum failed in District B and District D. District B recorded 752 verified signatures, falling short of the 766 minimum threshold. District D recorded 568 verified signatures, failing to meet the minimum threshold of 842.
Mayor Encourages Engagement
Clinton City Mayor Brandon Stanger commented on the outcome, noting the passion and dedication demonstrated by residents throughout the process. Stanger stated that the outcome demonstrates how much the community cares about the future of the city.
"Regardless of the outcome, it is clear that our community cares deeply about the future of our city," Stanger said. He encouraged residents who participated in the referendum process to remain engaged as the city begins working on its General Plan, a guiding document intended to shape the city for years to come.
Future Planning Efforts
The conclusion of the referendum process coincides with the start of a critical update to the Clinton City General Plan. The city has selected the firm Psomas to assist in formulating this update.
Over the coming months, the city plans to conduct several surveys and public outreach events to ensure community input is incorporated. City officials stated they remain committed to transparency and collaboration to ensure sustainable growth as they plan for the future.
Public Participation
Residents interested in participating in the General Plan update or staying informed on city developments are encouraged to sign up for email notifications on the official Clinton City website.
Regulatory Process
The referendum process was governed by specific local laws regarding voter participation areas and signature verification. The city had previously provided public notice of the proposition for referendum, including access to information packets and instructions for local referendums via Vote.Utah.Gov.
