Garden City public meetings in 2025
47 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council is holding an amended public hearing to discuss updates to local regulations and planning. The body will review a proposed ordinance regarding short-term rentals and a water conservation plan.
- Ordinance #25-17: Amending Short-term Rental Ordinance
- 2025 Garden City Water Conservation Plan
- Garden City Privacy Policy
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings on amending the short-term rental ordinance and the 2025 Water Conservation Plan. The body will also discuss adding accessory dwelling units and updating the town's privacy policy.
- Ordinance #25-17: Amending the Short-term Rental Ordinance
- Ordinance #25-16: Adding Accessory Dwelling Units
- 2025 Garden City Water Conservation Plan
- Resolution #R25-09: Adopting the Town of Garden City Privacy Policy
- Business license for Lakeview Pest & Home Services LLC at 70 W Logan Road, Ste B
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission has rescheduled its meeting from December 3 to December 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The provided notice contains only procedural information regarding the date change and does not list specific agenda items.
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional-use permit for the Marina Side KOA managers house and discuss an ordinance allowing accessory dwelling units. The meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Garden City Lakeview Building.
- Conditional Use Permit for Marina Side KOA Managers House
- Ordinance #25-16: Adding Accessory Dwelling Units
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will meet on December 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Garden City Lakeview Building to discuss and potentially approve several land-use items. The meeting includes votes on a conditional use permit for the Marina Side KOA Managers House, architectural standards for the same property, and a request to vacate Phase 2 of The Village at Lighthouse Pointe Subdivision. The commission will also discuss Ordinance #25-16, which proposes adding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to the city code.
- Discussion/Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the Marina Side KOA Managers House
- Discussion/Approval of architectural standards, parking, and landscaping for the Marina Side KOA Managers House
- Discussion/Approval to vacate Phase 2 of The Village at Lighthouse Pointe Subdivision
- Ordinance #25-16: Adding Accessory Dwelling Units to city code
- Discussion on minimum lot sizes
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss several ordinance amendments and a council member appointment. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding short-term rentals and discussions on development and business licenses.
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance # 25-15 amending the Short-term Rental Ordinance
- Discussion and approval of a business license for Re/Max Peaks Bear Lake, LLC at 88 S Bear Lake Blvd
- Proposed amendment to the Development Agreement for Crystal View Estates at Bear Lake
- Request for zero setbacks on parcel #41-33-000-0032 for existing structures
- Discussion and approval of Ordinance # 25-03 (Condominium Ordinance) and Ordinance # 25-14 (Off-Street Parking Spaces)
Town Council
The Garden City Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss Ordinance #25-15, which proposes amendments to the short-term rental ordinance. The meeting will begin with a roll call and conclude with adjournment.
- Ordinance #25-15: Proposed amendments to the short-term rental ordinance
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss a rezoning request and a conditional use permit for a storage facility. The commission will also consider an ordinance regarding off-street parking and discuss accessory dwelling units.
- Proposed rezoning of parcel #36-04-000-0077 at 2320 Kimball Ln from Residential Estates to C3
- Conditional use permit request for a storage facility at 2320 Kimball Ln
- Ordinance #25-14 to amend the computation of off-street parking
- Discussion on accessory dwelling units with Quinn Dance of JUB Engineers
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Building to discuss Ordinance #25-14, which proposes changes to how off-street parking requirements are calculated. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person, listen by phone, or submit written comments.
- Ordinance #25-14: Proposed amendment to off-street parking computation rules
- Public hearing scheduled for November 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
- Meeting location: 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Building C, Garden City, UT 84028
- Public participation options: in-person, phone (#1-866-347-5097), or written comments
- 2-minute speaking limit for live comments
Town Council
The Town Council posted a public notice announcing a vote-by-mail general election for November 4, 2025. Residents must use the designated ballot drop-off site at 69 North Paradise Parkway, Building B, open 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Additional voting information is available at vote.utah.gov or gardencityutah.gov.
- Vote-by-mail election on November 4, 2025
- Ballot drop-off at 69 N Paradise Pkwy, Bldg B, Garden City, 8:00 am–8:00 pm
- Contact: Town of Garden City office, 435-946-2901
Town Council
This notice lists the candidates for the Garden City Municipal General Election to be held on November 4, 2025. Voters will select a mayor and two town council members.
- Mayoral candidates: Michael I. Leonhardt and Cheree F. Lutz
- Town Council candidates: Dan R. Larsen and James Bradley Davis
Town Council
The Garden City Town Council will meet to appoint a candidate to fill a vacancy on the council. The appointed individual will serve the remainder of the term, which expires on January 1, 2028.
- Appointment of a candidate to fill a Town Council vacancy
Town Council
The Garden City Town Council will discuss a proposal for 90 apartment/condominium units and a rezoning request for Bear Lake RV. The body will also consider four ordinances and the appointment of a new council member to fill a vacancy.
- Proposed 90 apartment/condominiums on 4.58 acres next to Chevron Gas Station by SolidCast Structures LLC
- Rezoning request for parcel #36-04-000-0058 at 2300 Kimball Lane (Bear Lake RV) from Residential Estates to C3
- Ordinance #25-03 amending the Condominium Ordinance
- Ordinance #25-12 amending the Dark Sky Ordinance
- Appointment and swearing-in of a Town Council Member to fill a vacancy
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss two rezoning requests and a conditional use permit. The commission will also review amendments to three city ordinances.
- Rezone parcel #36-04-000-0077 at 2320 Kimball Ln from Residential Estates to C3
- Conditional use permit for a storage facility at 2320 Kimball Ln
- Rezone parcel #36-04-000-0058 at 2300 Kimball Ln (Bear Lake RV) from Residential Estates to C3
- Ordinance #25-03 amending the Condominium Ordinance
- Ordinance #25-12 (Dark Sky) and #25-13 (Commercial Zone) amendments
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will discuss several rezoning requests and ordinance amendments. The body will consider a conditional use permit for a storage facility and a plat vacation for The Villages at Lighthouse Pointe.
- Rezone 2320 Kimball Ln from Residential Estates to C3
- Conditional use permit for a storage facility at 2320 Kimball Ln
- Rezone 2300 Kimball Ln (Bear Lake RV) from Residential Estates to C3
- Vacate The Villages at Lighthouse Pointe, Phase 2 plat
- Amendments to Condominium, Dark Sky, and Commercial Zone ordinances
Town Council
The Town Council meeting originally scheduled for September 11, 2025, has been moved to September 18, 2025. This notice is procedural and does not list specific agenda items.
Town Council
The Town Council will decide on business licenses for Shave Ice House and Bear Lake Pickleball Club, approve a Letter of Intent for a 75-unit affordable housing project east of Chevron Gas Station, and vote on Resolution #25-08 declaring election candidates and Ordinance #25-09 updating conditional uses.
- Business license approval for Shave Ice House, LLC at 105 S Bear Lake Blvd (Karl Israelsen)
- Business license approval for Bear Lake Pickleball Club, LLC (nonprofit) at 1499 S Bear Lake Blvd (Brad Davis, Gail Nichol, Jayne Davis, Dana Hudruk)
- Letter of Intent for Affordable Housing PID for 75 apartment/condominiums on 5.44 acres east of Chevron Gas Station (SolidCast Structures LLC, Greg Kloberdanz)
- Resolution #25-08 declaring official candidates for Town Council elected for November 4, 2025 election
- Ordinance #25-09 updating conditional uses
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Garden City Lakeview Building. The agenda includes discussions on state requirements for accessory dwelling units, vacating a subdivision plat, RV storage rules, and a draft dark sky ordinance.
- Discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units and state requirements
- Discussion to vacate the Villages at Lighthouse Point Phase two plat
- Discussion about outside RV storage and winter storage
- Discussion about the draft dark sky ordinance
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposal to vacate the plat for The Villages at Lighthouse Point, Phase 2. This item is presented by Kent Fisher.
- Discussion to vacate The Villages at Lighthouse Point, Phase 2 plat
Town Council
The Garden City Town Council will meet to approve minutes, discuss business licenses, and vote on ordinances updating short-term rental rules and conditional uses. A public hearing on short-term rental changes is scheduled after 6:00 p.m.
- Approve business licenses for Bear Lake Custard LLC, McCann Construction, and Wild Zansky
- Vote on Ordinance #25-11 amending the Short-term Rental Ordinance
- Vote on Ordinance #25-09 updating Conditional Uses
- Vote on Ordinance #25-11 updating Short-term Rental Licenses
- Discuss Ordinance 11C-805-F on recreational vehicle and camping placement
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed change to local laws. The body will consider an amendment to the existing short-term rental ordinance.
- Ordinance #25-11, An Ordinance Amending Short-term Rental Ordinance
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will discuss a conditional use permit for an RV park expansion and architectural standards for a local business. The body will also consider updates to ordinances regarding conditional uses and dark sky regulations.
- Proposed 5.13-acre expansion to the Marina Side KOA RV Park/Campground
- Architectural, parking, and landscaping standards for the Shaved Ice House at 105 South Bear Lake Blvd
- Ordinance #25-09 to update Conditional Uses
- Ordinance #25-10 to amend the Dark Sky Ordinance
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss two proposed ordinances. The meeting will focus on updating conditional uses and amending the Dark Sky Ordinance.
- Ordinance #25-09: Updating Conditional Uses
- Ordinance #25-10: Amending the Dark Sky Ordinance
Town Council
The public hearing scheduled for July 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The original agenda proposed opening the 2025 budget for the General, Enterprise (Water), Capital Project, and Beach Access funds to cover overages.
- Canceled public hearing regarding 2025 budget overages
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss and potentially approve several new business licenses and a plat amendment for Water's Edge Properties LLC. The body will also consider occupancy increases for specific short-term rental properties.
- Business license requests for Vistay, Donut Bros. LLC (201 N Bear Lake Blvd), Cybertaxi Transportation (2300 Kimball Ln), and The Donut Dude & Delights (105 W Logan Road)
- Plat amendment request from Water's Edge Properties LLC (35 E 150 S) to adjust lot lines
- Short-term rental license request for Prime Properties (580 S 700 W)
- Occupancy increase requests to 12 people for STRs at 537 Blue Lake Street and 330 Oregon Trail
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss two land-use items. The commission will review a proposed RV park expansion and an amendment to a planned unit development.
- Conditional Use Permit and RV Park/Campground application for a 5.13-acre expansion of the Marina Side KOA
- Amended PUD to adjust lot lines to match existing buildings for Water's Edge Properties, LLC at 35 E 150 S
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will discuss and potentially approve two land-use requests. These include a conditional use permit for an RV park expansion and an amendment to a planned unit development.
- Conditional Use Permit and RV Park/Campground application for a 5.13-acre expansion of the Marina Side KOA
- Amended PUD to adjust lot lines for Water's Edge Properties, LLC at 35 E 150 S
Town Council
The Town Council has issued a notice cancelling the 2025 primary election. This action is taken because the number of candidates for each office does not exceed twice the available vacancies.
- Cancellation of 2025 Primary Election
- Mayoral candidates: Michael I. Leonhardt and Cheree F. Lutz
- Town Council candidates: Dan R. Larsen and James Bradley Davis
- General Election scheduled for November 4, 2025
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2026 budget. This budget covers the fiscal year from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
- Proposed 2026 Budget for the General Fund
- Proposed 2026 Budget for the Enterprise (Water) Fund
- Proposed 2026 Budget for the Capital Project Fund
- Proposed 2026 Budget for the Beach Access Fund
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed budget increase for Executive Municipal Officers for 2026.
- Proposed 2026 Budget increase for Executive Municipal Officers
Town Council
The Garden City Town Council is holding a second public hearing. The body will discuss a proposed increase in the 2026 budget for Executive Municipal Officers.
- Proposed 2026 Budget increase for Executive Municipal Officers
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings and discuss the proposed 2026 budgets for the General, Enterprise (Water), Capital Project, and Beach Access funds. The meeting also includes reviews of business and short-term rental licenses and two rezoning requests.
- Public hearings on the 2026 Budget and a budget increase for Executive Municipal Officers
- Rezoning requests for parcels 36-04-000-0080 and 36-04-000-0079 along Pickleville Parkway from Residential Estates to C3
- Business license applications for The IronHorse Inn, Mineral and Matter LLC, and Lakeview Laundry
- Short-term rental license applications for 14 properties, including multiple units at Waters Edge
- Ordinance #25-07 to amend the subdivision plat approval and amendment process
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss rezoning two parcels of land. Both requests seek to change the zoning from Residential Estates to Commercial C3 Zone.
- Discussion to rezone parcel 36-04-000-0080 on the North side of Pickleville Parkway (Teri Eynon)
- Discussion to rezone parcel 36-04-000-0079 on the North side of Pickleville Parkway (Scott Livingston)
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will discuss two rezoning requests on Pickleville Parkway and architectural standards for a new office building. The commission will also consider an ordinance regarding subdivision plat approval and amendment processes.
- Rezone parcel #36-04-000-0080 from Residential Estates to Commercial C3 Zone on North side of Pickleville Parkway
- Rezone parcel #36-04-000-0079 from Residential Estates to Commercial C3 Zone on North side of Pickleville Parkway
- Architectural standards, parking, and landscaping for a 2-story office building at 23 West 200 North
- Ordinance #25-07 amending Title 11E regarding Subdivision Plat Approval and Amendment Processes
Town Council
The Town Council has issued a notice for the 2025 municipal elections. Residents may file for candidacy for the Mayor and two Town Council positions between June 1 and June 6, 2025.
- Election for Mayor (4-year term)
- Election for two Town Council Members (4-year terms each)
- Candidate filing period: June 1 to June 6, 2025
- Primary election date: August 12, 2025 (if necessary)
- General election date: November 4, 2025
Town Council
The Garden City Town Council will hold a second public hearing on the tentative 2026 budget increase for executive municipal officers. The meeting includes roll call, the hearing, and adjournment. No dollar amounts or specific officers are listed in the agenda.
- Second public hearing on Tentative 2026 Budget increase for Executive Municipal Officers
Town Council
The Garden City Town Council will hold two public hearings: one on Ordinance #25-05 updating the Life Safety Ordinance and the tentative 2026 budget for multiple funds, and a second on the tentative 2026 budget increase for executive municipal officers. The council will also discuss and potentially approve an interlocal agreement with Rich County for election services, a resolution updating land use and miscellaneous fees (Resolution #R25-07), and several other ordinances covering RV storage, commercial condominiums, vacant lot definitions, building permits, and subdivision plat approval. Additionally, the agenda includes discussion on a Shundahai PUD development agreement and approval of numerous short-term rental licenses.
- Interlocal agreement with Rich County to provide election services for 2025 (County Clerk Annaliesa Peart)
- Public hearing on Ordinance #25-05 updating the Life Safety Ordinance
- Public hearing and adoption of tentative 2026 budget for General, Water, Capital Project, and Beach Access funds
- Resolution #R25-07 updating land use and miscellaneous fees
- Discussion/approval of Shundahai PUD Development Agreement (Norm Mecham and Teri Eynon)
Town Council
The Garden City Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss Ordinance #25-05 updating the Life Safety Ordinance and to review the tentative 2026 budget for the General Fund, Enterprise (Water) Fund, Capital Project Fund, and Beach Access Fund for fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The meeting includes roll call and adjournment.
- Ordinance #25-05 updating the Life Safety Ordinance
- Tentative 2026 budget for General Fund, Enterprise (Water) Fund, Capital Project Fund, and Beach Access Fund
- Public hearing for budget and ordinance input
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 7, 2025, to discuss four proposed ordinances. The ordinances would add definitions for commercial condominium and vacant lots, update building permit requirements, and clarify subdivision plat approval processes. Public comment is invited with a two-minute limit.
- Ordinance #25-03: Adding commercial condominium to the code
- Ordinance #25-04: Adding vacant lot to definitions
- Ordinance #25-06: Updating and adding to the building permit required ordinance
- Ordinance #25-07: Amending Title 11E to clarify subdivision plat approval and amendment processes
- Public hearing with 2-minute comment limit per speaker
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss conditional use permits for JUB Engineers/Quinn Dance and multi-family zoning, and will consider approval of five ordinances updating regulations on recreational vehicle storage, commercial condominiums, vacant lot definition, building permits, and subdivision plat approval. They will also discuss residential uses in the C1 commercial zone.
- Discussion of Conditional Use Permits for JUB Engineers and Quinn Dance
- Discussion of Multi-Family Zone regulations
- Consideration of Ordinance #25-01 updating recreational vehicle storage
- Consideration of Ordinance #25-03 adding commercial condominiums
- Consideration of Ordinance #25-07 amending subdivision plat approval processes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 2, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve architectural standards, parking, and landscaping for the Livingston Homes 16 Plex at 305 N 300 W. Other items include an oath of office for Brian Willmore and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Discussion/Approval of Architectural Standards, Parking and Landscaping for Livingston Homes 16 Plex at 305 N 300 W
- Oath of Office for Brian Willmore
- Conflict of Interest forms for Planning Commission members
- Approval of regular meeting and public hearing minutes
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 5, 2025, to discuss two draft ordinances: one updating rules for recreational vehicle storage and use, and another updating flag lot regulations. No final decisions are noted; the agenda lists only discussion.
- Discussion of Ordinance #25-01 updating storage and use of recreational vehicles
- Discussion of Ordinance #25-02 updating flag lots
- Public hearing with 2-minute speaking limit per commenter
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially approve two new ordinances. The body will also receive training from JUB Engineering regarding conditional uses and zone changes.
- Ordinance #25-01: Updating the storage and use of a recreational vehicle
- Ordinance #25-02: Updating flag lots
- Discussion on conditional uses and zone changes with JUB Engineering
- Oath of office for Brian Willmore
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss preliminary and final approval for the Harbor View Condominiums (14 units at 951 Harbor Village East Drive) and to consider Ordinance #24-31 updating conditional uses in the Commercial C3 Zone. The public may attend, listen by phone, or submit written comment.
- Discussion of preliminary and final approval for Harbor View Condominiums (14 units) at 951 Harbor Village East Drive
- Ordinance #24-31 updating Commercial C3 Zone conditional uses
Planning Commission
The Garden City Planning Commission will discuss and potentially approve a 14-unit condominium project. The commission will also consider an ordinance to update conditional uses for the Commercial C3 Zone.
- Preliminary and final approval for Harbor View Condominiums (14 units) at 951 Harbor Village East Drive
- Ordinance #24-31: Updating the Commercial C3 Zone Conditional Uses
Town of Garden City
This agenda is purely procedural: it announces the 2025 annual meeting schedule for the Town of Garden City Town Council. Twelve regular meeting dates are listed (second Thursday of each month, January 9 through December 11). An attachment mentions additional meetings. No substantive decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are on this notice.
- Regular Town Council meetings scheduled for 2025: Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14, Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11
- Attachment referenced for additional meetings (not detailed in the agenda)