The Emigration Canyon City Council enacted Ordinance No. 2026-O-07 on July 21, 2026, to establish Title 19.03 of the Emigration Canyon Code concerning development agreements. The new ordinance, which replaces Section 18.04.040, was passed and adopted by the Council on July 21, 2026.
According to the ordinance, development agreements may be negotiated and executed between the City and property owners to set specific requirements for developments that meet the purposes of the Emigration Canyon Code. These agreements are considered legislative actions of the City Council and are entered into when the Council determines the agreement will promote the health, safety, and welfare of residents.
Under the new regulations, development agreements may authorize amendments to existing Emigration Canyon Code regulations to facilitate specific goals and comply with Utah state laws. However, property owners do not have an inherent right to a development agreement or specific terms within one. Any execution, amendment, or termination of such an agreement requires the voluntary consent of the property owner and legislative approval from the City Council.
The ordinance stipulates that all development agreements must be recorded with the Salt Lake County Recorder. These agreements are binding upon subsequent property owners, successors, heirs, assigns, or agents. Any agreement that varies from existing Emigration Canyon Code regulations must follow the procedures outlined in Title 19 for land use regulation amendments.
The ordinance follows a public hearing held by the Emigration Canyon Planning Commission on June 11, 2026. A complete copy of Ordinance No. 2026-O-07 is available at the office of the Emigration Canyon City Recorder, located at 860 Levoy Drive, Suite 300, Taylorsville, Utah 84123.
