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The presenter, who said he has served as legislative chair of the American Planning Association’s Utah chapter for many years, described the state Land Use, Development, and Management Act (LUDMA) as having grown substantially and said the recent session added several hundred lines and many detailed requirements that local governments must interpret and implement.

Why it matters: the changes affect multiple routine planning processes — general plans, subdivision administration, appeals, parking standards and more — and in several cases require cities to add new provisions or perform new analyses. The presenter emphasized that staff time and legal review will be necessary to bring local ordinances into compliance.

Key points reported to the commission:
- Connectivity requirement: by July 1, 2027 each community’s transportation element must include a consideration of connectivity. The requirement extends beyond isolated cases to generally require an assessment of incomplete street networks, cost estimates, funding sources and impediments to construction.
- Energy development zones and Utah Energy Council: the legislature created an entity called the Utah Energy Council and authorized designated electrical energy development zones. State land-use entities and some statewide authorities can propose those zones; proposals must demonstrate consistency with land-use plans and regulations and are subject to review by the new council.
- State higher education property designations: trustees of state universities may designate areas for development on campus properties after a public hearing; the presenter said those processes may proceed with limited required local coordination beyond the hearing and trustee response.
- Moderate-income housing options: the law now offers multiple options (transit-oriented, density options, other zone tools) that can be counted toward state-mandated housing plan compliance; the presenter said the result is complex and will require close reading to determine how local plans can take credit.
- Appeals and variances: the state code now precludes public hearings for administrative appeals and variances, reflecting the quasi-judicial nature of those proceedings.
- Process for unlisted or \"similar\" uses: a new statutory process requires local codes to establish criteria and timelines to determine whether a proposed business or use is similar to allowed uses; the presenter said the statutory language appears to permit the legislative body to make case-by-case determinations that function like use variances.
- Parking and related standards: the state now specifies parking stall dimensions and counts that must be recognized for certain housing types; tandem spaces and garage spaces are counted under the state standard defined in statute.
- Landscaping and certificates of occupancy: communities may no longer withhold a certificate of occupancy solely because landscaping is not yet installed; state code includes procedures for releasing bonds and for allowing occupancy where essential public-safety infrastructure (e.g., emergency access, hydrants) is available.
- Other topics: new rules on stormwater controls, billboard relocation tied to highway construction, expanded rights for gravel operations in jurisdictions with pits, and a provision to allow certain certified-threat individuals to make property modifications limited only to building and fire code compliance (not land-use standards).

The presenter noted several items that drew discussion or concern from planners elsewhere, including language that could permit the legislative body to grant uses that are not listed in a zone (a form of use variance), and the practical burden of implementing highly detailed general plan requirements that now require cost estimates and funding strategies.

What city staff will do: the presenter said staff will need to identify which local ordinances must change, update processes and public-notice templates, and allocate staff time or legal review to ensure compliance. The presenter also observed that planners will be in demand because of the volume of implementing work.

Speakers and attributions in the meeting record include the presenter (legislative chair, American Planning Association Utah chapter), Melinda (staff), Chair Packer and several commissioners who asked clarifying questions. Direct quotes are taken from the meeting transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Meeting 3-13-25","oneSentenceSummary","A planning official told the Kaysville City Planning Commission on March 13 that the 2025 Utah Legislature adopted numerous detailed land-use provisions that will require cities to revise codes and plans.","taxTitle","Kaysville, Davis County, Utah","taxId",7302,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6636069,"Kaysville staff preview master-plan-community zone, Mink Farm rezones, farm-stand CUP and small-area plan grant",51,89990,38067,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2616007-d47cc2b30996089244a56906c2d394ba&start=89&end=38","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2616007-d47cc2b30996089244a56906c2d394ba/thumbnail_89990.jpg","/articles/6636069/Kaysville/Davis-County/Utah/Kaysville-staff-preview-master-plan-community-zone-Mink-Farm-rezones-farm-stand-CUP-and-small-area-plan-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6636069-782dc8016b4509ef7a6f4ae5165bae58/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152117&Signature=Q1FVmNDcEBxlY4xQx1Sv8Mm3INyx7qLLyOU0-waTZUXyZabFAVwP5itGuy4Cg2bp7gIN3lIL7bGSnr~KWr-0GwgEcmX3n1sAkolJzsKcl9RRRsycNF--2zhELbMXAyXLPsdGHDxEE7aty1GrEsrpG--QNyQzKAAKTc-Ugj96uB4wF63FzxkLvcY7CWMEtzEcD~RLfYEYLZBjLNclE2HK12lWFLwcfGZE9mTYPGFNDRTE4GmC6nJyHsa21COyUp3NXkPIJZevCOK2rkzVza8D5wadNPnfGrwy~mzeHSILyOGwO92qS9QFapJNTRWLePqMRTntFgvul9PdoslIWDfCDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","KAYSVILLE, Utah — Kaysville planning staff on March 13 told the Planning Commission they are preparing a new master-plan-community zone intended to allow flexible, mixed-lot developments on large parcels and briefed commissioners on several upcoming items: a rezone for the Mink Farm property that would split the site into townhome and light-industrial areas, a farm-stand conditional use permit that recently passed City Council, and a small-area plan kickoff with a state grant to update the water element.

Master-plan-community zone: Staff said they have completed a draft of a proposed master-plan-community (MPC) zoning category designed for property 20 acres or larger and intended for the city's few large parcels — including the Symphony property near Sunset and another parcel off Angel Street. The MPC draft would allow flexibility by setting many project-specific standards through a development agreement and would require pre-application materials such as traffic analysis, concept plans and a draft development agreement. Staff recommended bringing the draft to the next meeting for discussion and scheduling a public hearing in April, but noted April scheduling is constrained because the city has only one Planning Commission meeting in April (April 24) due to City Council spring-break scheduling.

Mink Farm rezones: Staff said the Holland Group purchased the Mink Farm property (near 950 North and the West Davis Corridor exit) and will seek rezones at the April 24 meeting. The eastern half of the parcel is proposed for RM (multifamily) with a development agreement to specify townhomes; the western half is proposed for light industrial. Staff said public notices will be mailed to nearby Kaysville and Farmington residents — including extended noticing beyond the usual buffer — because of the parcel's size and proximity to neighbors.

Farm-stand CUP and minutes: Staff reported a conditional use permit for a farm stand recently passed City Council and said the commission will see that CUP as an agenda item. The commission also approved its Feb. 13 minutes by voice vote.

Small-area plan and water element grant: Staff said a kickoff meeting was held for a small-area plan and that weekly meetings will follow. They also reported receiving a $15,000 grant from the Division of Water to support the water-element update for the general plan; staff said the water-element amendment must be completed by December and will be among the commission's priorities this year.

Process notes: Staff emphasized the MPC zone draft aims to provide an alternate pathway for larger developments that wish to use a development agreement to set site-specific standards rather than a conventional zone table. Staff also said they will distribute notices and work to avoid prior mistakes in mail noticing for large acreage rezones.

Speakers named in the record for these items include Melinda (planning staff), Chair Packer, and references to the Holland Group and a Farmington resident who contacted staff. Direct quotes in this article are taken from the meeting transcript.","Kaysville planning staff told commissioners on March 13 they are preparing a new master-plan-community zone for large properties and previewed upcoming Mink Farm rezones, a farm-stand conditional-use permit, and a small-area plan grant-funded water-element update.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6636077,"Kaysville planning commissioners approve conditional use permit for electronic message sign at Barnes Park",4,48565,53257,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2616007-d47cc2b30996089244a56906c2d394ba&start=48&end=53","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2616007-d47cc2b30996089244a56906c2d394ba/thumbnail_48565.jpg","/articles/6636077/Kaysville/Davis-County/Utah/Kaysville-planning-commissioners-approve-conditional-use-permit-for-electronic-message-sign-at-Barnes-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6636077-02134821f0a3e1397fadb0cf69c78175/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152117&Signature=Wru3J8YggFjeLIKtxkQcoGR7TniwQ-duK-l3RnA60XvFMAYmCBX85AV21hiorxdKjdc4wNS7x2TXGgY19W4JNNnVaBVowtwopWsu5gLeB4iyKBUne0tvMEZto20bJn1-UnHXw-uGhXbiLNNrxdVWl-W1ChrSFF8BeeenVK5nz1X2jbgZuNGP2WH7U7yW5H-6ccupHJ3CDjx3RlQ7wBGg~GjZEXybsZ~HyMhzi0~RF243gMJ2t4y0RexSuIbtOOucRff4q38VSn-07Lk-Qyo4RC8vKBGN~ofHSOmNQGJoTG3ATAoXbZHEoBhCXy29eGNQQJcuVKh4hpxaCHA37bmk1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","KAYSVILLE, Utah — The Kaysville City Planning Commission on March 13 approved a conditional use permit to install an illuminated electronic message center (EMC) sign at Barnes Memorial Park.

The commission’s action clears the parks and recreation department’s request to replace a demolished static sign at the southeast corner of Barnes Park, near the intersection of 200 North and Cage Drive. Staff told the commission the proposed sign is “identical to the one out here on Main Street in front of City Hall,” and that it meets the city’s EMC standards and other requirements for the public use zone. “This particular sign has already gone to council through the architectural review committee,” a staff member said during the presentation.

Why it matters: the sign will be illuminated on both sides to serve east- and westbound traffic on 200 North, and staff said it will be similar in size and monument-style appearance to the previous park sign. The parks department also said the sign installation was funded in part by the RAMP program; RAMP will be acknowledged in the sign’s surrounding landscape area, staff said.

Details: Parks and recreation director Cole Stevens said the EMC portion will be the same manufacturer as the City Hall sign and confirmed the sign will be illuminated on both sides. Staff said a single phone call was received asking what the notification sign was for; after explanation, the caller had no concerns. Staff also noted that Barnes Memorial Park is named in memory of Reuben and Emily Barnes and that additional interpretive signage is planned for the 45-acre park.

The commission’s motion to approve the conditional use permit passed by voice vote after a brief discussion. Commissioner Toller was named during the roll call portion of the vote and recorded an affirmative vote; the record does not include a numerical roll-call tally.

Votes at a glance: The commission also approved minutes from its Feb. 13 meeting by voice vote.

What’s next: With the conditional use permit approved, the parks department can proceed with permit steps and installation under the city’s EMC standards and any applicable permit conditions.

Speakers quoted or named in the meeting record include Chair Packer; a city staff member presenting the CUP; Cole Stevens, Parks and Recreation director; Commissioner Toller; and an unnamed resident who called to ask about the notice. Quotes in this article are taken from the meeting transcript.","The Kaysville Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit allowing an illuminated electronic message sign to be installed at Barnes Memorial Park after staff said the proposal meets city EMC standards and the item cleared the architectural review committee.","actionData","errors"]

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Planning official outlines dozens of recent state land-use changes, warns cities to update codes

Kaysville staff preview master-plan-community zone, Mink Farm rezones, farm-stand CUP and small-area plan grant

Kaysville planning commissioners approve conditional use permit for electronic message sign at Barnes Park