Garden City, UT

Town Council

The Garden City Town Council will hold a public hearing on September 10, 2026. The council will accept public comments on Ordinance #26-24, which updates the town's regulations prohibiting flying closer than 1,000 feet. No other business items are listed on the hearing agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #26-24: Updating the Unlawful to Fly Closer than 1000 ft Ordinance

Town Council

The Garden City Town Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including business licenses, property encumbrances, a resolution updating the infraction fine schedule, and two ordinances. A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. for an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding low-flying aircraft. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, public comments, and payment vouchers.

• Business license for Tread Masters Tire & Lube, LLC at 2131 S Bear Lake Blvd (Troy Merrill)
• Encumbrance request by Kamee Lyons for parcel 41-21-300-0256 with lakefront parcel 41-21-380-0006 at 296 S 150 E, Mar Vista Subdivision
• Encumbrance requests by Payson Willis for lots in Snowmeadows Subdivision Phase 2 and for lots 8 and 49 into parcel 41-33-280-0008 at 1920 S 250 W Loop
• Resolution R26-02 updating the Administrative Code Infraction Fine Schedule
• Public hearing and discussion on Ordinance #26-24 amending Section 9-305 regarding low-flying aircraft; Ordinance #26-21 amending business license renewals

Planning Commission

Town Council

The Garden City Town Council is holding a public hearing to discuss a specific ordinance regarding business licenses. The body will consider an amendment to how these licenses are renewed.

• Ordinance #26-21: An Ordinance Amending Business License Renewals

Town Council

The Garden City Town Council will hold its regular meeting on August 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Building C. The council will discuss and possibly approve a business license for Kensington Fresh Bear Lake, LLC, and preliminary approval for the Osprey Heights PUD Phase 1 subdivision. A public hearing at 6:00 p.m. will address Ordinance #26-21 amending business license renewals. Other items include discussions on height limitation exceptions, short-term rental signs, selling city property, and a gas station.

• Business license for Kensington Fresh Bear Lake, LLC dba Magleby's Fresh, 88 S Bear Lake Blvd, David Doty
• Osprey Heights PUD Phase 1 preliminary approval, parcels 41-28-000-0126, 41-29-000-0037, 41-29-000-0025, 41-29-000-0053; widen entrance, add 4 lots
• Public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Ordinance #26-21 amending business license renewals
• Discussion only: Ordinance #26-22 amending exceptions to height limitations
• Discussion: short-term rental sign, selling city property, gas station

Planning Commission

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss three preliminary subdivision and PUD phase approvals. The commission will also hold a discussion regarding an ordinance.

• Osprey Heights Phase 1: Proposal to widen the entrance and add 4 lots
• Chatos Land Bear Lake: Proposal to subdivide a 7.8-acre parcel into 5 lots
• Sweetwater Resort Phase 2: Proposal for 64 single-family lots on approximately 20 acres
• Ordinance discussion

Planning Commission

The Garden City Planning Commission will discuss and potentially approve several residential subdivisions and commercial architectural standards. The meeting includes reviews for new housing developments and two local business proposals.

• Osprey Heights Phase 1: Preliminary PUD approval to widen entrance and add 4 lots
• Chatos Land Bear Lake: Proposal to subdivide 7.8 acres into 5 lots
• Sweetwater Resort Phase 2: Proposal for 64 single-family lots on approximately 20 acres
• The Kitchen Indoor Pickleball Court: Architectural, parking, and landscaping standards for a facility at 42 N 395 W
• Bland Rentals: Architectural, parking, and landscaping standards for a rental business at 122 S Bear Lake Blvd

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a request to increase a commercial subdivision from 4 buildings to 11 units. The body will also discuss water service for a subdivision near the Utah/Idaho border and updates to C3 zone conditional uses.

• Preliminary approval for Clear Water Commercial/Lakeshore Land Subdivision (70 N 395 W) to be amended from 4 buildings to 11 units
• Water service request for Bridger Peak Estates subdivision near the Utah/Idaho Border
• Ordinance #26-20 updating C3 Zone Conditional Uses
• Business license for Fullmer Chiropractic at 65 W. Logan Road, Unit 1
• Discussion on height restrictions and zoning

Planning Commission

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss several land use proposals and ordinance updates. The body will review subdivision plans, a conditional use permit for storage, and a property rezoning request.

• Preliminary subdivision for 64 single-family lots on 20 acres for Sweetwater Resort (Parcel #36-04-000-0055)
• Proposed rezoning of 665 S Bear Lake Blvd from Recreational Residential to Highway Commercial
• Conditional use permit for a 60 by 300 foot boat and RV storage facility (Parcel #36-04-000-0063)
• Commercial condominium subdivision at 70 N 395 W to split 4 buildings into 11 units
• Ordinance #26-19 (lodging house definition) and Ordinance #26-20 (C3 Zone conditional uses)

Planning Commission

The Garden City Planning Commission will discuss and potentially approve a rezone of 665 S Bear Lake Blvd from Recreational Residential to Highway Commercial. They will also consider a commercial condominium subdivision at 70 N 395 W splitting four buildings into 11 units, and a conditional use permit for a boat/RV storage facility on parcel 36-04-000-0063. Two ordinance updates (lodging house definition and C3 zone conditional uses) are on the agenda.

• Rezone of 665 S Bear Lake Blvd (Phelps/Tippetts) from Recreational Residential to Highway Commercial
• Commercial condominium subdivision (Clear Water Commercial/Lakeshore Land) at 70 N 395 W, parcel #41-20-020-0002, splitting 4 buildings into 11 units
• Conditional use permit for Pickleville Storage/Lakeview Storage — 60x300 ft boat and RV storage facility on parcel #36-04-000-0063
• Ordinance #26-19 updating the lodging house definition
• Ordinance #26-20 updating C3 zone conditional uses

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings on the 2027 budget for general, water, capital, fixed assets, and beach access funds, as well as on ordinances updating food truck regulations, short-term rental definitions, and temporary camping. They will also discuss and possibly approve a budget adjustment resolution, ordinances on off-street parking and accessory dwelling units, and 12 business licenses. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a possible land acquisition.

• Resolution #R26-02 to adjust the 2025-2026 budget
• Ordinance #26-14 updating off-street parking requirements
• Ordinance #26-17 adding accessory dwelling units
• Public hearing on 2027 budget for General, Enterprise (Water), Capital Project, Fixed Assets, and Beach Access funds
• Ordinance #26-16 updating short-term rental definitions

Town Council

The Garden City Town Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work meeting. The agenda includes a zoning discussion and miscellaneous items, with no specific proposals or ordinances listed. The meeting is primarily procedural.

• Zoning discussion (no specific details provided)
• Miscellaneous discussion
• Roll call and adjournment

Town Council

The Garden City Town Council will hold a second public hearing to consider the 2027 budget covering six funds and three land-use ordinances. The council will hear public comment on Ordinance #26-15 (food truck regulations), Ordinance #26-16 (short-term rental definitions), and Ordinance #26-18 (temporary camping at the Town Complex). Adoption of the budget and ordinances may follow the hearing.

• Second hearing on the 2027 Budget for General Fund, Enterprise (Water) Fund, Capital Project Fund, Fixed Assets, and Beach Access Fund
• Ordinance #26-15 amending Food Truck Regulations
• Ordinance #26-16 updating Short-term Rental Definitions
• Ordinance #26-18 adding Temporary Camping at the Town Complex to Municipal Property Ordinance

Town Council

The Garden City Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed 2027 budget increase for executive municipal officers, including city managers, chief administrative officers, city attorneys, department heads, and deputy/assistant executive officers. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Public hearing on 2027 budget increase for executive municipal officers (city managers, chief administrative officers, city attorneys, department heads, deputy/assistant executive officers)

Planning Commission

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss three proposed ordinances. These items focus on updating city definitions and requirements for storage, parking, and housing.

• Ordinance #26-13: adding outdoor storage to definitions
• Ordinance #26-14: updating off-street parking requirements
• Ordinance #26-17: adding accessory dwelling units

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss updates to city definitions and requirements. The body is reviewing proposed ordinances regarding storage, parking, and housing units.

• Ordinance #26-13: adding outdoor storage to definitions
• Ordinance #26-14: updating off-street parking requirements
• Ordinance #26-17: adding accessory dwelling units

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and approve candidate nominations for the council. The body intends to appoint a Town Council member and administer the oath of office.

• Discussion and approval of Town Council candidate nominations
• Appointment of a Town Council member
• Administration of the oath of office

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings on the tentative 2027 budget and ordinances regarding short-term rental licenses and water dedication. The body will also consider business license applications and two rezoning requests along Pickleville Parkway.

• Tentative 2027 Budget for General, Enterprise (Water), Capital Project, Fixed Assets, and Beach Access Funds
• Rezone request for 5-acre parcel #36-04-000-0077 from RE to C3
• Rezone request for property frontage along Pickleville Parkway from residential to C3
• Ordinance #26-10 regarding revocation of short-term rental licenses
• Resolution #R26-01 updating the Administrative Code Infraction Fine Schedule

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the tentative 2027 budget for several funds. The body will also consider amendments to ordinances regarding short-term rental licenses and water dedication for development.

• Tentative 2027 Budget for General Fund, Enterprise (Water) Fund, Capital Project Fund, Fixed Assets, and Beach Access Fund
• Ordinance #26-10: Amending Revocation of Short-term Rental License
• Ordinance #26-11: Amending the Dedication of Water for Development Purposes

Town of Garden City

This notice announces a mid-term vacancy on the Garden City Town Council and outlines the process to fill it. The Council will vote to appoint a candidate at a special meeting after May 25, 2026. Residents may submit applications from May 11 to May 15, 2026.

• Vacancy for one Town Council seat, term through January 1, 2028
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18, Garden City residents for 12 months, and registered voters
• Submission deadline: 4:00 p.m. on May 15, 2026, to Town Clerk Cathie Rasmussen
• Appointment by council vote; runoff between top two if no majority on first ballot
• Appointee must complete a Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure and Ethics Pledge

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and approve mayoral candidate nominations. The body will then appoint a Mayor and administer the Oath of Office.

• Discussion and approval of Mayoral Candidate Nomination(s)
• Appointment of Mayor
• Administration of Oath of Office

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a conditional use permit for a tire and lube service center and a preliminary plat for a residential and commercial development. The body will also consider ordinances regarding drainage and commercial zoning.

• Conditional Use Permit for Tread Masters Tire and Lube at 2131 S Bear Lake Blvd
• Water's Edge Phase 9 PUD Preliminary Plat at 45 E 150 S (8 lots: 6 residential, 2 commercial)
• Ordinance #26-09 amending drainage improvements
• Ordinance #26-12 updating the commercial zone
• Oath of Office for Alan Arthur (Planning Commission) and Dana Hudrlik (Board of Adjustments/Variance Board)

Planning Commission

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for Treadmasters Tire and Lube, a service center at 2131 S Bear Lake Blvd. The commission will also discuss two ordinance amendments: #26-09 on drainage improvements and #26-12 updating the commercial zone. Public comment is allowed with a 2-minute limit, and the meeting includes roll call and adjournment.

• Conditional Use Permit for Treadmasters Tire and Lube service center at 2131 S Bear Lake Blvd (parcel #41-33-000-0119), applicant Troy Merrill
• Ordinance #26-09 amending drainage improvements
• Ordinance #26-12 updating the commercial zone
• Public hearing with in-person, phone, and written comment options

Town of Garden City

The Town of Garden City issued a public notice of a mid-term vacancy in the mayor’s office. The Town Council will fill the vacancy at a special meeting on May 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Building C, 69 N Paradise Parkway. Candidates must be registered Garden City voters who meet Utah residency and age requirements.

• Special meeting scheduled May 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at 69 N Paradise Parkway, Building C
• Candidates must submit materials to Town Clerk by May 1, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
• Appointee will serve until January 1, 2028
• Council will vote to appoint; runoff required if no majority on first ballot
• Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure and Ethics Pledge required for appointee

Town Council

The Garden City Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss Ordinance #26-08, which proposes granting an electric utility franchise and general utility easement to Rocky Mountain Power. The meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #26-08 regarding electric utility franchise with Rocky Mountain Power
• Ordinance to grant general utility easement to Rocky Mountain Power
• Meeting location: 69 N Paradise Parkway Bldg C, Garden City, UT 84028
• Contact Town Clerk for electronic participation information
• ADA accommodations available; contact Garden City Office at (435) 946-2901

Town Council

The Garden City Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding an electric utility franchise for Rocky Mountain Power. The body will also discuss business licenses, rezoning requests, and updates to ordinances concerning short-term rentals and quiet hours.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance #26-08 granting an electric utility franchise to Rocky Mountain Power
• Request for Holiday Inn Express at 35 E 50 S to exceed maximum height restrictions
• Proposed rezoning of parcel #36-04-000-0065 and a 5-acre parcel #36-04-000-0077 from RE to C3
• Preliminary approval request for Water's Edge Phase 9 adding six residential and two commercial lots at 45 E 150 S
• Discussion of ordinances regarding STR violations, storage facility definitions, quiet hours, and signs

Planning Commission

The Garden City Planning Commission will meet to discuss preliminary approval for a new residential and commercial development, architectural standards for a hotel, and proposed zoning changes. The meeting will also cover a conditional use permit for a boat storage facility and an amendment to the sign ordinance.

• Preliminary approval for Water's Edge Phase 9 (6 residential, 2 commercial lots)
• Architectural standards for Holiday Inn Express (88 rooms)
• Rezone parcel #36-04-000-0065 from RE to C3 (first 300')
• Rezone 5-acre parcel #36-04-000-0077 from RE to C3
• Conditional Use Permit for boat and trailer storage at parcel #36-04-000-0077

Planning Commission

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 8, 2026, to discuss multiple zoning changes, a preliminary approval for a residential and commercial development, and a conditional use permit for a storage facility. The meeting will take place at the Garden City Lakeview Building, 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Building C.

• PUD Phase Preliminary Approval for Water's Edge Phase 9: 6 residential lots and 2 commercial lots at 45 E 150 S
• Rezone frontage of parcel #36-04-000-0065 from RE to C3 (first 300' only) south of Pickleville Parkway
• Rezone 5-acre parcel #36-04-000-0077 from RE to C3 south of Pickleville Parkway
• Conditional Use Permit for a fenced storage facility for boats and trailers at parcel #36-04-000-0077
• Discussion on Ordinance #26-07 amending the Sign Ordinance

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission has scheduled a rescheduled public hearing and regular meeting for April 8, 2026. The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the date, time, and location.

Town Council

The Garden City Town Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work meeting to discuss an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance and general zoning topics. The meeting includes roll call and adjournment. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• ADU Ordinance Discussion
• Zoning discussion

Town Council

The Garden City Town Council will review and potentially approve ordinances regarding short-term rental violations and penalties, as well as quiet hours. The meeting also includes a presentation on landscaping ordinances and the approval of previous council minutes.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #26-03 (STR violations and penalties)
• Public hearing on Ordinance #26-06 (Amending quiet hours)
• Discussion on Ordinance #26-05 (Adding storage facility to definitions)
• Discussion on Ordinance #26-01.2 (Amending service centers in commercial zones)
• Discussion on Ordinance #26-04 (Updating C3 zone permitted uses)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a public hearing to discuss updates to short-term rental regulations and noise rules. The body will consider two specific ordinances regarding violations, penalties, and quiet hours.

• Ordinance #26-03: Updating STR Violations and Penalties
• Ordinance #26-06: Amending Quiet Hours