Highland City, UT

Library Board

The regularly scheduled Library Board meeting for July 16, 2026, has been cancelled.

General

The Highland Planning Commission has issued a notice that members may attend the Utah Land Use Institute Fall Conference. The event takes place October 22-23, 2026, in Sandy, UT.

• Attendance at Utah Land Use Institute Fall Conference on October 22-23, 2026

City Council

The Highland City Council issued a notice of quorum regarding their potential attendance at the Trick or Treat Street event on October 24, 2026. No legislative actions or decisions are scheduled for this gathering.

• Trick or Treat Street event at Splash Pad Park (5400 W Civic Center Dr)

Planning Commission

The Highland Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding updates to the city's Stormwater Management Plan and a proposed amendment to the Ridgeview Planned Development. The body will also review meeting minutes from September 22, 2026.

• Public hearing on Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) updates
• Public hearing on Ridgeview PD Amendment regarding street-side privacy fencing for corner properties

Library Board

City Council

City Council

The Highland City Council has issued a notice that they may attend a meeting of the North Pointe Solid Waste Special Service District Board. No specific agenda items for the board meeting were provided in the notice.

Planning Commission

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City Council

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City Council

The City Council will consider amendments to the Development Code regarding building height measurements and right-of-way permit requirements. The body will also review the sale of two orphan parcels and award several construction bids.

• Public hearing on Development Code amendments for building height regulations
• Proposed sale of city-owned orphan parcels adjacent to 10153 N 6530 W and 5706 W 9970 N
• Bid award to Hadco Construction for drainline relocation from the Beacon Hills water tank
• Proposed ordinance requiring notice to properties affected by right-of-way permit work
• Bid awards for city facilities fencing and a new storm drain sump

Arts Council

The Highland Arts Council will meet to review reports from various arts programs and discuss upcoming seasonal events. The body will also address a watercolor class and provide a new member update.

• Planning for Halloween and Christmas season events
• Discussion of watercolor class
• Reports from Sew N Sews, Book club, Highland Choral Arts, and Highland Children’s Choir
• Approval of September meeting minutes

General

The Highland City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to act on land and trail items tied to the Mitchell Hollow Trail and 9600 North right of way. Action items include a $160,129.20 change order to Vancon for the Mitchell Hollow Trail and an ordinance adding veterinary urgent care to businesses exempt from city hours rules. The council will also consider property exchanges with the Dean and Paxman families and the sale of two city-owned orphan parcels. Discussion items include a state-required drinking water chlorination change and a draft council code of conduct; no final action is scheduled on those.

• Change order to Vancon up to $160,129.20 for the Mitchell Hollow Trail project
• Ordinance to exempt veterinary urgent care from city hours of operation rules
• Resolution on a property exchange with the Dean family for 9600 North right of way at 6511 West 9600 North
• Agreement with the Paxman family at 6225 West and 9600 South for 9600 North right of way dedication
• Resolutions to sell city-owned orphan parcels adjacent to Barbara Barry and Scott Burgon properties

City Council

The Lone Peak Public Safety District board, comprising the Alpine and Highland city councils, will hold a work session to discuss the plan and focus of a total compensation study for public safety employees. They will also consider moving a part-time firefighter position to full-time to improve staffing at both Alpine and Highland stations. No formal decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of total compensation study for public safety employees
• Discussion of converting a part-time firefighter position to full-time
• Staffing needs at Alpine and Highland stations

Library Board

The Library Board will consider amendments to the Collection Development and Physical Item Circulation policies. The meeting also includes discussions regarding patron behavior, the budget and spending roadmap, and an upcoming annual report to Council on October 20, 2026.

• Collection Development Policy Amendment
• Physical Item Circulation Policy Amendment
• Patron Behavior Policy discussion
• Budget and spending roadmap discussion
• Annual Report to Council on October 20, 2026

Planning Commission

The Highland Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two legislative items: a development agreement with LIHAI, LLC for an assisted living project in the Skye Estates PD, and proposed amendments to building height regulations in the Development Code. The commission will also consider approving the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes as a consent item.

• Public hearing on development agreement with LIHAI, LLC for assisted living project in Skye Estates PD commercial subdistrict
• Public hearing on text amendment to building height regulations in Development Code
• Consent item: approval of July 28, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Highland City Council will hold a public hearing on approving a Small Animal Veterinary and Urgent Care Clinic in the CR Zone, and consider a request from Ty Ricks to modify parkway requirements along 6800 West. The council will also vote on amendments to city code regarding electric bikes, and discuss purchasing traffic monitoring software as budgeted in FY2027. Presentations include a Constitution Week proclamation, the 2026 Fling report, and potential locations for the 2026 Christmas event.

• Public hearing on new business use: Small Animal Veterinary and Urgent Care Clinic in CR Zone
• Ricks Subdivision parkway detail modification request along 6800 West
• Ordinance amending city code on electric bikes per new state regulations
• Discussion on purchasing traffic monitoring software (FY2027 budget)
• Consideration of two locations for 2026 Christmas Light Event

The Council authorized small animal veterinary and urgent care clinics as a permitted use in the CR zone, restricting Sunday operations to urgent care only. Other actions included updating e-bike regulations and modifying parkway requirements for the Ricks Subdivision.

• Approved 'Small Animal Veterinary Clinic and Urgent Care' as permitted use in CR zone, limiting Sundays to urgent care only (4-1)
• Approved straight sidewalks and homeowner maintenance agreements for Ricks Subdivision parkway detail (5-0)
• Adopted regulations allowing Class 1 and 2 e-bikes on city trails and sidewalks while prohibiting Class 3 e-bikes (5-0)
• Approved September 1, 2026 meeting minutes and August 2026 large purchases (5-0)

Arts Council

The Highland Arts Council will hold an online meeting on September 2, 2026, to discuss upcoming season events including Halloween and Christmas, review past meeting minutes, and hear director reports. The agenda covers updates on the Sew N Sews, book club, theater class introduction, choirs, and various art classes.

• Approve May 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of upcoming season events for Halloween and Christmas
• New member needs and watercolor class
• Director reports including city update, Sew N Sews, book club, and theater class introduction
• Reports from Highland Choral Arts, Highland Children's Choir, and art classes

The council adopted amended minutes from the May meeting. Members discussed upcoming Halloween and Christmas events, senior citizen art classes funded by grants, and potential changes to city signage rules.

• Adopted May meeting minutes as amended

General

The Highland City Council will discuss updates to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) code to allow detached units. The meeting also includes decisions on property sales, parking regulations, and contract renewals.

• Ordinance to allow detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Amendments to city parking regulations for city-owned lots and Town Center
• Resolutions to declare property near 10653 N Canterbury Dr. and 10641 N Canterbury Dr. as orphan parcels for sale
• Change order for Mitchell Hollow Trail construction engineering services
• Bid award for the City's annual road striping project

The Highland City Council adopted an ordinance allowing detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) on lots of 11,000 square feet or more, as required by state law effective October 1. It also approved amendments to city parking regulations, two orphan-parcel sales on Canterbury Drive, a $15,000 Consor contract increase for the Mitchell Hollow Trail, a $100,000 one-year contract with DLS Consulting, and a $50,173.20 road striping bid. The DLS contract passed 4-1, with Council Member Campbell voting no; all other action items passed 5-0. The council also discussed a community sign policy but took no final action.

• Adopted ordinance allowing detached ADUs on lots 11,000 sq ft or larger (5-0)
• Approved parking regulation amendments for city-owned spaces, including city vehicle exemption (5-0)
• Approved orphan parcel sale at 10653 N Canterbury Dr. to Barbara Barry, about $5,748 (5-0)
• Approved orphan parcel sale at 10641 N Canterbury Dr. to Scott Burgon, about $1,012.92 (5-0)
• Approved Consor contract modification up to $15,000 for Mitchell Hollow Trail inspection (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 one-year contract with DLS Consulting, Inc. (4-1, Campbell no)
• Awarded annual road striping bid to RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. up to $50,173.20 (5-0)
• Approved minutes for August 4, 11, and 18, 2026, with amendments (5-0)

Library Board

The Library Board will discuss the budget review and property tax increase timeline. Members will also review the Collection Development and Circulation policies and discuss the 2029-2034 Strategic Plan.

• Budget Review and Property Tax Increase Timeline discussion
• Collection Development Policy Review
• Circulation Policy Review
• Strategic Plan 2029-2034 discussion
• Annual Recertification Process discussion

The Highland City Public Library Board approved its June 25, 2026 meeting minutes on a 7-0 vote and then adjourned. No action or policy items were on the agenda; the rest of the meeting was reports and discussion. The Library Director reported that the City Council voted 4-1 on August 11 to increase the Library's property tax allocation, its first increase since 2008. Board members discussed but did not decide on budget priorities, collection and circulation policy changes, and a future strategic plan.

• Approved June 25, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)
• No action or policy items were on the agenda; no other votes were taken

Planning Commission

The Highland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a proposed legislative development agreement with LIHAI, LLC for an assisted living project in the commercial subdistrict of the Skye Estates planned development, on the lot south of the clubhouse. The commission will also approve the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes as a consent item and hear unscheduled public comments.

• Public hearing on development agreement with LIHAI, LLC for assisted living project in Skye Estates PD
• Approval of July 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Unscheduled public appearances (3-minute limit per person)

City Council

The Highland City Council will consider a nuisance ordinance amendment to prohibit excessive parking and storage of dismantled, inoperable, unregistered, or untitled vehicles, as well as vehicles not belonging to the property owner. The council will also discuss regulations for detached accessory dwelling unit sizes and hear updates on sidewalks, irrigation rates, and property taxes.

• Ordinance to prohibit storage of dismantled, inoperable, unregistered, or untitled vehicles
• Amendments to water-wise landscaping standards for maintenance
• Discussion on detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) size regulations
• Ratification of large purchases made in July 2026
• Appointment of David Mortensen as Budget Officer and Rhett Weller to Library Board

The Highland City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending nuisance regulations to prohibit parking or storing vehicles on private property for more than 30 days if they are wrecked, unregistered, or not owned by the property owner. The Council also adopted maintenance standards for water-wise landscaping and discussed, but did not vote on, size limits for detached accessory dwelling units. The meeting included public comments on sidewalk safety and ADU setbacks, and concluded with a closed session on litigation and real property.

• Adopted nuisance ordinance on vehicle storage (5-0)
• Adopted water-wise landscaping maintenance standards (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, purchases, budget officer, and library board appointment (5-0)
• Recessed to closed meeting for litigation and real property discussion (5-0)

City Council

The Highland City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the certified tax rate and the final budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. These are the only action items on the agenda, and both are routine annual approvals.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt the FY 2026-2027 Certified Tax Rate
• Public hearing and ordinance to adopt the FY 2026-2027 Final Budget

The Highland City Council approved a resolution adopting the FY 2026-2027 certified tax rate of 0.000775, which includes an increase to the dedicated library property tax. The increase will generate approximately $172,488 in additional annual revenue, raising the average homeowner's cost by about $28.49 per year. The council also approved the final FY 2026-2027 budget, reflecting the library tax increase, by a 4-1 vote. Council Member Liz Rice voted against both measures.

• Approved FY 2026-2027 certified tax rate of 0.000775, including library tax increase (4-1)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 final budget ordinance (4-1)
• Adjourned regular meeting unanimously

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on proposed amendments for water-wise landscaping and sight triangle regulations. The body will also review the sale of city-owned orphan parcels and consider several public works bid awards.

• Public hearing on Water-Wise Landscaping Ordinance to allow for state and district rebates
• Public hearing on Sight Triangle Regulation Amendments to the Development and Municipal Codes
• Proposed sale of city-owned orphan parcels to Jared Carman, Craig Johanson, and Rick Louder
• Bid award to Sidewinders for Well 4 motor repair and rewind
• Bid awards to ICTech for Beacon Hills booster station SCADA replacement and Insituform for sewer slip lining phase 3

The Highland City Council adopted a water-wise landscaping ordinance (5-0) that sets new standards for lawns, plant coverage, and impervious surfaces, allowing residents to qualify for a doubled Central Utah Water Conservancy District rebate ($3.00 per square foot). The Council also approved three orphan parcel land sales, awarded contracts for well repair, SCADA replacement, and sewer slip lining, and continued discussion on sight triangle regulations before adopting them without a tree exception. A discussion on detached ADU setbacks and height indicated majority support for home setbacks with a single-story reduction and a 25-foot height cap.

• Adopted water-wise landscaping ordinance (5-0)
• Approved orphan parcel sale to Jared Carman (5-0)
• Approved orphan parcel sale to Craig Johanson (5-0)
• Approved orphan parcel sale to Rick and Miriam Louder (5-0)
• Adopted sight triangle regulations without tree exception (5-0)
• Awarded $28,553.54 bid to Sidewinders for Well 4 motor repair (5-0)
• Awarded $32,810.29 bid to ICTech for SCADA replacement (5-0)
• Awarded $481,385.30 bid to Insituform for sewer slip lining (5-0)

City Council

The Highland City Council has issued a notice of quorum regarding their potential attendance at the Highland Fling. This event takes place from July 30th to August 1st, 2026, at Heritage Park and various other locations.

• Highland Fling activities at Heritage Park and various locations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider amendments to the Development Code regarding sight triangle regulations and landscaping standards. The body will also review current residential setback and building height regulations.

• Public hearing on Sight Triangle Regulations amendments
• Public hearing on Landscaping Amendments regarding water conservation and rebates
• Review of current residential setback and building height regulations

The Highland Planning Commission recommended approval of two Development Code amendments: one consolidating sight triangle regulations and one updating landscaping and water conservation standards. Both recommendations carried 7-0, with Commissioner Trent Thayn absent. The commission also discussed current residential setback and building height regulations but took no final action, and agreed to move the August meeting to Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 PM.

• Recommended approval of sight triangle amendments, removing the 14-foot residential driveway rule, keeping AASHTO standards, and allowing trees/plants trimmed from 3 to 8 feet (7-0)
• Recommended approval of landscaping amendments limiting hardscape within landscaped areas to 25% and not adopting nonbinding recommendations on sprinklers, mulch, and plumbing fixtures (7-0)
• Approved June 30, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed residential setback and building height regulations; no final action taken
• Agreed to move the August Planning Commission meeting to Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 PM
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:20 PM

City Council

This notice announces that the Highland City Council may attend two Truth in Taxation Open Houses on July 27 and August 6, 2026, at 7:00 pm at City Hall. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate regarding quorum for these public meetings; no decisions or specific tax proposals are listed.

• Truth in Taxation Open Houses scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026, and Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 7:00 pm
• Location: Highland City Hall, 5400 W Civic Center Dr, Ste 1, Highland UT 84003
• Notice posted July 20, 2026, by Stephannie B. Cottle

City Council

This is a procedural notice indicating the Highland City Council may attend a Highland Fling Committee meeting. No decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled. The agenda contains only a notice of quorum with no action items.

City Council

The City Council will consider an action item to amend municipal code on right-of-way permit security and bonding, including removing the one-year warranty for non-excavation permits. Discussions are planned on e-bike regulations, the Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan, and a work session on detached accessory dwelling unit rules. Several communication items are also on the agenda for notification only.

• Action: amendments to right-of-way permit security/bonding requirements, removing one-year warranty for non-excavation permits
• Discussion: e-bike rules and potential changes to city code
• Review of Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan (CWPP) by Fire Department
• Work session on detached accessory dwelling units development code update
• Communication: Flock camera terms of service changes and parking regulations in Town Center

The City Council unanimously approved amendments to the municipal code that allow the $2,500 security deposit for non-excavation right-of-way permits to be refunded shortly after inspection instead of after a one-year warranty period. The council also discussed e-bike regulations, reaching a tentative consensus to allow Class 1 and 2 e-bikes on trails, sidewalks, and roads while prohibiting Class 3 e-bikes from trails, and directed staff to draft an ordinance. No formal action was taken on other discussion items.

• Approved right-of-way permit security amendments (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft e-bike ordinance allowing Class 1 and 2 on trails, sidewalks, roads; prohibiting Class 3 on trails
• Discussed Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan; no action
• Discussed Flock camera terms of service; no action
• Discussed Town Center parking regulations; no action
• Discussed orphan parcel sales revenue uses; no action
• Discussed annual resident survey; no action
• Discussed annexation of unincorporated county parcels; no action

Library Board

The regularly scheduled Library Board Meeting for July 16, 2026, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancelled

Historical Society

The Highland Historical Society is meeting to discuss updates on the Highland Arts and Heritage Campus and partnerships with the Arts Council, Library, and Alpine. They will also review subcommittee assignments for the Highland Fling and committees for documentation, genealogy, museum artifacts, and outreach.

• Highland Arts and Heritage Campus updates
• Partnerships with Arts Council, Library, and Alpine – America 250
• Highland Fling responsibilities: parade, display, gathering, activities
• New subcommittees: Early Highland Families, Documentation, Genealogical Research, Museum/Artifacts, Memory Preservation, Outreach, Website, Funding
• Review of bylaws and 501(c)(3) documents

City Council

The Highland City Council will review updates to the Fire and Wildland-Urban Interface code and map. The body is also considering the sale of three city-owned orphan parcels and a reimbursement agreement for roadway improvements.

• Ordinance to update Fire and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code and Map
• Resolutions to declare and sell orphan parcels adjacent to Jared Carman, Craig Johanson, and Rick Louder
• Public hearing on a request from Kal Farr for private dog park use in the R-1-40 zone
• Reimbursement agreement with Ivory Homes for 10100 North improvements near Lone Peak High School
• Ordinance regarding notice and hearing requirements for elected officer compensation

The Council adopted updated state fire and wildland-urban interface codes and maps. Three separate resolutions were approved to sell city-owned orphan parcels to adjacent property owners. The Council also established new public hearing requirements for changes to elected officer compensation.

• Adopted 2024 state fire and wildland-urban interface code and map (5-0)
• Approved sale of ~1,300 sq ft orphan parcel to Jared Carman for ~$7,500 (5-0)
• Approved sale of ~1,500 sq ft orphan parcel to Craig Johanson for ~$8,500 (4-1)
• Approved sale of orphan parcels and encroachment areas to Rick Louder (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance requiring public hearings for elected officer compensation changes (3-2)
• Approved private dog training and recreation as a business use in R-1-40 zone (5-0)
• Approved $145,673.30 reimbursement agreement with Ivory Homes for 10100 North improvements (5-0)
• Adopted revised Property Tax Impact Schedule (4-1)

Arts Council

The regularly scheduled July 1, 2026 meeting of the Highland Arts Council has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

Planning Commission

The Highland Planning Commission will meet to consider a preliminary subdivision plat application. The commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal from Ty Ricks on behalf of JHL Holdings, Inc.

• Public hearing for Ricks Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approval

The Planning Commission approved the Ricks Subdivision Plat ‘A’ preliminary plat for a 5.05-acre property. The approval is subject to two conditions regarding a boundary adjustment and compliance with city development standards. The decision followed a public hearing with no public comments.

• Approved Ricks Subdivision Plat ‘A’ Preliminary Plat (6-0)
• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to discuss board applications, Truth in Taxation public hearings, and a community bulletin board. No action or policy items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of Library Board applications
• Discussion of Truth in Taxation public hearings
• Discussion of community bulletin board

The Highland City Library Board approved the April 23, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. No formal book challenge has been submitted despite a list of ~34 books circulated to City Council; the Board agreed no action is warranted. The Board discussed the Truth in Taxation hearings, budget updates, and a vacant Board position.

• Approved April 23, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Took no action on book reconsideration policy absent formal challenge
• Agreed to keep Board vacancy posting open through mid-July
• Asked Director to confirm truck shell purchase status with City Administrator
• Asked Director to clarify community bulletin board ownership with City

Planning Commission

General

The Highland City Appeal Authority will meet to consider a variance request. The body will discuss a proposal to reduce the side setback for a home addition or accessory structure.

• Variance VA-26-02: request to reduce side setback at 11882 N Burning Oaks Cir

City Council

The Highland City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several financial and policy items, including the FY2025-2026 budget adjustments, the FY2027 fee schedule, officer compensation increases, and the interim FY2026-2027 budget. They will also consider a storm drain project bid, a development agreement amendment for Highland Mains, and a private dog park use request in the R-1-40 zone.

• FY2025-2026 budget adjustments public hearing
• FY2027 consolidated fee schedule updates
• Officer compensation increases ordinance
• Storm drain replacement project bid on 5710 West ($TBD)
• Highland Mains signage and perimeter wall development agreement amendment

The Council approved the FY2026-2027 interim budget, which includes a proposed library property tax increase that will be finalized at an August 11 hearing. It also approved the FY2027 fee schedule, a $108,000 transfer from the Pressurized Irrigation Fund to the General Fund, and compensation increases for the Mayor and city officers. The Council approved the Highland Mains signage changes but deferred the fence requirement, and continued the private dog park request to a future meeting.

• Approved FY2025-2026 budget adjustments totaling ~$3.83 million.
• Adopted FY2027 consolidated fee schedule with various fee changes.
• Approved $108,000 transfer from Pressurized Irrigation Fund to General Fund.
• Approved compensation increases for Mayor (50% to $18,900) and city officers (4-5.5%).
• Adopted revised property tax impact schedule reflecting proposed library tax increase.
• Adopted FY2026-2027 certified tax rate of 0.000775, including library rate.
• Approved FY2026-2027 interim budget with $32.6M revenue and $31.9M expenditures.
• Approved Highland Mains signage changes; deferred fence requirement; continued dog park request.

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to discuss the budget with Finance Director David Mortensen, review applications for a board vacancy, and consider the Collection Development policy. The board will also approve the April meeting minutes and receive a director's report. No action items are scheduled.

• Approval of April 2026 meeting minutes
• Budget review with Finance Director David Mortensen
• Discussion of Library Board vacancy applications
• Consideration of Collection Development policy

Arts Council

The regularly scheduled Highland Arts Council meeting for June 3, 2026, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions were held.