Fruithurst public meetings in 2025

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will consider and vote on three ordinances regarding chickens in residential zones, fence and hedge heights, and outdoor lighting. The body will also review the City Manager's annual performance and certify the 2025 general election results.

• Ordinance 2025-004: Chickens in single family residential zones
• Ordinance 2025-005: Height of fences, walls, or hedges
• Ordinance 2025-006: Outdoor lighting
• Certification of 2025 general election results
• City Manager annual review

The council added the R‑S‑12 residential zone to the chicken‑keeping rules, passing the amendment 4‑1. They unanimously approved the canvassing and certification of the 2025 general election. A motion to table the fence‑height ordinance was made, and the City Manager’s salary increase was discussed but not acted on.

• Approved chicken ordinance amendment adding R‑S‑12 zone (4-1)
• Certified 2025 general election results (unanimous)
• Approved election canvassing for 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled fence‑height ordinance amendment (motion to table)
• Discussed City Manager salary increase; no action taken

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will discuss revisions to Chapter 11 supplementary regulations, including increasing the maximum rear‑yard hard‑surface coverage from 25% to 50% (Title 10‑11‑16). The agenda also includes updates to fence, wall and hedge height standards (Title 10‑11‑10), adoption of outdoor lighting guidelines (Title 10‑11‑24), and amendments to chicken regulations for single‑family residential zones (Title 10‑11‑23). The commission will also approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting.

• Revise rear‑yard coverage limit to 50% of required minimum (Title 10‑11‑16)
• Update fence, wall, and hedge height rules in residential zones (Title 10‑11‑10)
• Adopt outdoor lighting standards for safety and aesthetics (Title 10‑11‑24)
• Amend chicken keeping regulations for zones R‑1‑10, R‑1‑12, R‑S‑12 (Title 10‑11‑23)
• Approve September 23, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

The commission approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑1). It voted to recommend the outdoor lighting ordinance and sent its language to the City Council (4‑1). It also approved and forwarded the revised fence‑height ordinance (5‑0) and the chicken‑keeping ordinance (5‑0) to the council.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (4‑1)
• Recommended outdoor lighting ordinance to City Council (unanimous 5‑0 to close hearing)
• Sent outdoor lighting ordinance language to City Council (4‑1)
• Sent revised fence‑height ordinance language to City Council (5‑0)
• Sent chicken‑keeping ordinance language to City Council (5‑0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will consider a proposed property‑tax increase by the Mosquito Abatement District‑Davis that would add $1,000,000 in annual revenue. Council members will also vote on Resolution 2025‑11 to authorize individuals for the PTIF and approve the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes. Additional calendar items include a community event at Fable Forest and a Planning Commission public hearing.

• Mosquito Abatement District‑Davis tax increase: residence tax rises from $30.69 to $38.61 (‑$7.92 per year) and business tax from $55.80 to $70.20, generating an extra $1,000,000 annually
• Resolution 2025‑11 – authorize individuals for the PTIF (to be approved or denied)
• Approval of City Council minutes from October 7, 2025
• Fable Forest event at Gailey Trail scheduled for Oct 24‑25, 2025, 6‑8 PM
• Planning Commission public hearing scheduled for Oct 28, 2025

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-11, authorizing Darren Frandsen, Stacie Tuttle, and Karan Coleman to make transfers within the Public Treasurer’s Investment Fund. The council also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 2025-11 authorizing PTIF users (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will consider several items at its October 7, 2025 meeting, including a vote to approve or deny the bid for road patching (Bid #25‑0362) totaling $18,804.00. Council members will also approve the September 19, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss the America 250 Utah celebrations and front entrance information. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve/Deny Bid for Road Patching – Total price $18,804.00 (Bid #25‑0362) for multiple locations in Fruit Heights
• Approve September 19, 2025 City Council minutes
• Discussion of America 250 Utah celebrations
• Discussion of front entrance information
• Review of bids for road patching

The council unanimously approved the $18,804 bid from Precision Asphalt to perform the city’s fall road‑patching project. Council members also approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes with recommended changes and directed the city manager to form a committee and draft a resolution for participation in the America 250 Utah Celebration. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved $18,804 road‑patching contract with Precision Asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2025 council minutes with recommended changes (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to form committee and prepare resolution for America 250 celebration (decision)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Meet the Candidates Night

The Fruit Heights City Council will host a Meet the Candidates Night on September 25, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Burton Elementary. The agenda includes a flag ceremony, candidate introductions, a structured Q&A with three resident‑submitted questions, and an open‑house session for direct interaction. No official city business or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Flag ceremony at start of event
• Candidate introductions with 3‑minute slots
• Q&A session: each candidate answers three randomly drawn questions
• Open house session for resident‑candidate interaction
• Closing and building clearance by 8:30 p.m.

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The Fruit Heights Planning Commission will review and potentially approve proposed changes to the city code regarding outdoor lighting, noise, and backyard chickens. The meeting will also cover fence height regulations and the approval of prior commission minutes.

• Review and approve August 26, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Proposed changes to Outdoor Lighting/Noise Ordinance
• Discussion on 10-11-10 Height of Fences, Walls, or Hedges
• Discussion on 10-11-16 Maximum Coverage of Rear Yard
• Proposed change to allow chickens in R-S-12 zones

The commission unanimously approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to postpone any time restrictions on recreational outdoor lighting. Updated fence height standards were adopted for new construction and will not be applied retroactively. The commission agreed to a 50% hard‑scape coverage limit in rear yards and scheduled the chicken ordinance for a public hearing on October 28, 2025.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Held off on implementing time restrictions for recreational lighting
• Adopted updated fence height standards for new construction (non‑retroactive)
• Approved 50% rear‑yard hardscape coverage limit
• Scheduled chicken ordinance for public hearing on Oct 28, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council will consider upcoming franchise agreements and approve the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. Presentations will include a report from the Davis County Sheriff and a YCC report. Calendar items note the next Planning Commission meeting, a candidate forum at Burton Elementary, and the October 7, 2025 council meeting.

• Discussion of upcoming franchise agreements
• Approve August 19, 2025 City Council minutes
• September 23, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• September 25, 2025 Candidate forum at Burton Elementary
• October 7, 2025 City Council meeting

The council approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 City Council meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the September 16, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 19, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the September 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The commission voted to approve the April 29, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded and carried. Other agenda items on fence setbacks, outdoor sports lighting, and the chicken ordinance were discussed but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council opened and then closed a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-03 (political signs) and Resolution 2025-10 (Water Conservation Plan), both unanimously approved. They approved the political signs ordinance, extending the allowed display period from 30 to 45 days before elections, with a unanimous vote. They also unanimously approved the Water Conservation Plan resolution, the meeting minutes, and adjourned the session.

• Open public hearing on political signs ordinance and water conservation plan – unanimously approved
• Close public hearing on political signs ordinance and water conservation plan – unanimously approved
• Approve Ordinance 2025-03 Title 10-16-10 political signs – unanimously approved
• Approve Resolution 2025-10 Water Conservation Plan 2025 – unanimously approved
• Approve August 5, 2025 City Council Minutes – unanimously approved
• Adjourn meeting – unanimously approved

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council unanimously approved two resolutions authorizing quit‑claim deeds to transfer city‑owned parcels near Main Street and Highway 89 to the Alabama Department of Transportation. It also approved moving the revised political‑sign ordinance, which shortens the display period to 45 days before an election, to a public hearing. Additionally, the council adopted the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved Resolution No.2025-008 to sell parcel 0089:237D to UDOT (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No.2025-009 to sell parcel 0089:237B to UDOT (unanimous)
• Approved moving revised political sign ordinance to public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council unanimously approved awarding the 2025 street‑maintenance contract for Hilda, James, Cherry, Homestead and Jost roads to Granite Construction for $374,159.70. They also approved hiring Gilbert & Stewart as the city’s new audit firm, adopted the Davis County fire‑restriction map for fireworks and open flames, and approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes. The council directed staff to draft a revised political‑sign ordinance to extend the posting period.

• Approved $374,159.70 street‑maintenance contract to Granite Construction (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Gilbert & Stewart as audit firm (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved enforcement of Davis County fire‑restriction map for fireworks (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft revised political‑sign ordinance extending sign period (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fruit Heights City Council approved the FY 2024-2025 budget amendment, the FY 2025-2026 operating budget with a certified tax rate of 0.001717, the Planning Commission ordinance, and the development agreement for the Pine Ridge Estates subdivision. All items were adopted by unanimous vote. The council also approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution #2025-06 amendment to FY 2024-2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-07 amendment to FY 2025-2026 operating budget and tax rate 0.001717 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-02 Title 3A Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Development Agreement for Pine Ridge Estates subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved June 3, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes and entered and exited a closed session unanimously. It tabled the Pine Ridge Estates development agreement and directed staff to obtain cost estimates for pickleball courts, a Nicholls Park bowery replacement, and a new Memorial Garden. Council members voted to keep the existing fireworks map unchanged, and approved the incorporation of requested revisions into the Title 3A Planning Commission ordinance draft for the next meeting.

• Approved May 20, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)
• Tabled Development Agreement for Pine Ridge Estates (delayed to next meeting)
• Directed staff to gather cost estimates for pickleball courts, Nicholls Park bowery replacement, and Memorial Garden
• Approved incorporation of revisions into updated Title 3A Planning Commission ordinance draft
• Decided not to change the fireworks map; existing boundaries remain (straw poll: 4 members support keeping, 1 supports change)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council voted unanimously to adopt an amendment to the solid waste collection agreement, adding recycling services and extending the contract by three years while correcting typographical errors. The council also unanimously approved the minutes from the April 22 and May 6, 2025 meetings. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved amendment to solid waste collection agreement (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council approved Resolution 2025‑05 adopting the tentative budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It also unanimously approved interlocal agreements for law‑enforcement services and for fire protection and emergency medical services, and awarded the street‑maintenance (crack seal) contract to Asphalt Preservation. After an initial failed vote, the council passed revised caucus bylaws allowing questions for nominees, with a 4‑yea to 1‑nay vote.

• Adopted FY 2025‑26 tentative budget (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement for law‑enforcement services (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement for fire protection and EMS (unanimous)
• Awarded street‑maintenance (crack seal) RFP to Asphalt Preservation (unanimous)
• Initial caucus bylaws amendment failed (3 Nays, 2 Yeas)
• Revised caucus bylaws amendment passed (4 Yeas, 1 Nay)
• Opened public hearing on budget resolution (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on budget resolution (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes

The commission approved the January 28, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes unanimously. Commissioners discussed a proposed revision to the R‑1‑3 zoning ordinance but took no formal action, directing the city planner to draft a revised draft for future review. The meeting was then adjourned by motion.

• Approved Jan 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council voted down Ordinance #2025-02, which would change the city’s election and qualification rules, with a 2‑yea to 3‑nay vote. The interlocal cooperation agreement with Davis County for municipal election services was approved unanimously. The council also unanimously approved the 2025 polling locations and vote centers and the April 8, 2025 council minutes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Ordinance #2025-02 Title 2A Chapter 3 Election and Qualification – denied (2 Yea, 3 Nay)
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Municipal Election Services with Davis County – approved unanimously
• 2025 Polling Location and Vote Centers for Municipal Primary and General Elections – approved unanimously
• April 8, 2025 City Council Minutes – approved unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council opened a public hearing on Ordinance #2025-02 to consider moving from a caucus‑based election to a primary system, with the motion approved unanimously. Later, the council closed the public hearing on the same ordinance, also unanimously. The council approved an open public comment period on a proposed recycling fee schedule, again unanimously.

• Opened public hearing on Ordinance #2025-02 (unanimously approved)
• Closed public hearing on Ordinance #2025-02 (unanimously approved)
• Approved public comment session on recycling fee schedule (unanimously approved)