The Park City Planning Commission serves as a municipal body responsible for reviewing development proposals and land management code amendments within the city. According to the Utah Public Notice Website, the commission holds regular meetings that include public hearings, work sessions, and discussions regarding city zoning and residential regulations. These meetings are held in person at the Marsac Municipal Building, located in the City Council Chambers at 445 Marsac Avenue, Park City, Utah 84060. Residents can also participate virtually through digital platforms like Zoom.
During its sessions, the commission addresses various types of land use requests. For example, a notice published on August 10, 2026, indicated the commission was scheduled to consider a request for a modification to a Mid-Mountain Trailhead conditional use permit regarding parcel PCA-S-98-SD-1-A. Other items on the August 26, 2026, agenda included a conditional use permit for a project at 3228 American Saddler Drive, which involves the construction of a new single-family dwelling with a swimming pool and hot tub on an upper-story deck. The commission also reviews applications for conditional use permits regarding properties on American Saddler Drive and Norfolk Avenue.
In addition to specific property requests, the commission conducts work sessions to discuss broader policy changes. A notice published on October 9, 2026, stated the commission would conduct a work session regarding proposed amendments to the Land Management Code. These amendments include discussions on seasonal housing provisions, accessory dwelling units, and regulations for outdoor swimming pools. One specific proposal involves amending the Land Management Code to define and clarify regulations for outdoor swimming pools associated with a single residential unit, with a possible recommendation for City Council consideration on December 10, 2026.
Large-scale redevelopment projects also fall under the commission's purview. One proposal involves the redevelopment of a five-acre site at the southwest corner of Kearns Boulevard and Bonanza Drive. This mixed-use development would include 106 residential units, over 30,000 square feet of commercial and multidisciplinary art space, community green space, and an underground parking garage. The commission is tasked with reviewing the applicant's traffic impact study, transportation demand management plan, parking analysis, sustainability plans, and proposed building height exceptions for such projects.
Public engagement is a central component of the commission's process. For those requiring special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Park City Planning Department can be contacted at 435-615-5060 or via email at planning@parkcity.gov at least 24 hours prior to a meeting. Parking for attendees is available at no charge in the China Bridge parking structure.
What this means for Park City
For Park City residents, the Planning Commission acts as a primary venue for reviewing how the city grows. By attending meetings or reviewing proposed amendments to the Land Management Code, citizens can influence matters like residential density, commercial developments, and community amenities like pools or green spaces before they are finalized by the City Council.
