West Jordan, UT

Administrative Hearing Regular Meeting

Planning Commission Work Session

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

City Council Notice of Quorum

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Canceled

Design Review Committee Meeting

Committee of the Whole Meeting

City Council Meeting

Redevelopment Agency Meeting

Planning Commission Work Session

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Administrative Hearing Regular Meeting

The West Jordan Administrative Hearing approved an Administrative Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage and operations at the Salt Lake County Salt Shed, 6332 & 6404 South Airport Road, in the M-1 Zone. Senior Planner Ray McCandless granted the permit with conditions and requirements from the staff report, covering fleet vehicles, park maintenance equipment, loose material piles, and the covered salt structure. The item was continued from the August 31, 2026 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 2:11 PM.

• Approved Administrative Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage at Salt Lake County Salt Shed, 6332 & 6404 South Airport Road (granted by Senior Planner Ray McCandless)
• Condition: loose material piles must be contained on site to prevent dust blowing onto surrounding properties and airport airspace
• Requirement: materials taller than the perimeter fence must be set back at least 20 feet per City Code §13-14-3B-4
• Requirement: all vehicles must be parked or stored on a designated surface (paved asphalt/concrete, gravel, recycled asphalt, or rock) per §13-12-6E
• Requirement: storage of hazardous or toxic materials or nuisances prohibited per §13-5F-4D-4

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The West Jordan Committee of the Whole discussed four land-use items and made one formal decision. A majority indicated support for a guiding 80% non-residential / 20% residential ratio in the Southwest Quadrant, and for the R-1-12 zone and a full-width road in the Barber Estates rezone. The Council also supported moving forward with the Jordan Valley Station and Sugar Factory Road Station Area Plans, which must be adopted by September 22, 2026. The only formal vote was to hold the October 27 Committee of the Whole meeting after the regular Council meeting that evening, due to the ULCT Convention.

• Majority indicated support for a guiding 80/20 non-residential to residential ratio in the Southwest Quadrant
• Majority indicated support for the R-1-12 zone and a full-width road for Barber Estates (5490 West)
• All members indicated support for moving forward with the Jordan Valley Station and Sugar Factory Road Station Area Plans
• Majority indicated comfort with the Senna Hills density and layout (399 units, 9.44 units per acre) and support for a longer cul-de-sac
• Unanimously decided to hold the October 27 Committee of the Whole meeting after the regular Council meeting that evening
• No formal votes were recorded on the Barber Estates, Senna Hills, Station Area Plan, or Southwest Quadrant items

City Council Meeting

The West Jordan City Council approved Resolution No. 26-041 authorizing the Mayor to sign Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program certifications and assurances, tied to traffic data software Urban SDK. The Council also approved three ordinances: prohibited parking rules (Title 7, Chapter 3, Section 6), electric bicycle regulations requiring riders under 14 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian (Title 7, Chapter 6), and negligently colliding language (Title 7, Chapter 2, Section 3). All votes were 6-0 except the negligently colliding ordinance, which passed 5-1 with Council Member Zach Jacob voting no. The meeting also included recognitions, reports, and public comment, with Council Member Kent Shelton excused.

• Approved Resolution No. 26-041 authorizing Mayor to sign Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant certifications and assurances (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 26-45 amending Title 7, Chapter 3, Section 6 on prohibited parking (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 26-24 enacting Title 7, Chapter 6 on electric bicycles, requiring riders under 14 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 26-46 enacting Title 7, Chapter 2, Section 3 on negligently colliding (5-1, Jacob no)
• Approved consent items including minutes of August 25, 2026 Committee of the Whole and Regular City Council meetings (6-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission approved a preliminary site plan for a 50,000-sq-ft grocery store and fuel center on about 10.28 acres at the northwest corner of U-111 and 7800 South, adding a condition that a masonry wall run along the entire north property line. The Commission also approved a conditional use permit for OBO Auto Sales, a used-car business moving into two units at 1346 W and 1352 W 7800 South. Both votes were 7-0. The Commission approved the August 18, 2026 work session and regular meeting minutes 7-0 and adjourned at 6:23 PM.

• Approved Oquirrh West Grocery preliminary site plan, 10.28 acres at U-111 and 7800 South, with added condition to extend masonry wall along entire north property line (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for OBO Auto Sales, used motor vehicle sales at 1346 W and 1352 W 7800 South in the C-G zone (7-0)
• Approved August 18, 2026 work session and regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned at 6:23 PM with no objections

Planning Commission Work Session

The provided minutes for the September 1, 2026, Planning Commission work session contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document is a template awaiting formal approval and does not list any commissioners present or staff in attendance.

Administrative Hearing

The administrative hearing was held on August 31, 2026, with City Planner Larry Gardner as the voting member. The only business item, a conditional use permit for outdoor storage and operations at the Salt Lake County Salt Shed, was continued to the September 14, 2026 meeting because the applicant was not present. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 10:09 AM.

• Continued Salt Lake County Salt Shed conditional use permit to Sept. 14, 2026 (applicant absent)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The West Jordan Committee of the Whole discussed a revised residential townhome development concept plan, solid waste collection contract service levels and bids, campaign finance reporting alignment with State law, and proposed e-bike safety regulations. The Council provided direction to staff on solid waste service options and supported amending local code to align with state campaign disclosure requirements and e-bike rules.

• Selected solid waste service Option A (black can and bi-weekly blue recycling can at $20.00 per month) by a 4-3 vote
• Supported amending City Code to align with State campaign financial report requirements under SB321
• Supported proposed e-bike safety code consistent with State requirements

City Council Meeting

The West Jordan City Council approved Ordinance No. 26-38 setting the 2026 property tax rate at 0.001309 and Ordinance No. 26-39 adopting the final FY2027 budget, both by 6-1 votes with Council Member Whitelock dissenting. The council also approved two fee waivers (for the Bradley Taylor Police Memorial K9 Trial and the Comunidad Salvadoreña Event) and consent items, including the sale of seized firearms. No substantive decisions were made on the DAI Utah project, which was discussed earlier in Committee of the Whole.

• Approved Ordinance No. 26-38 setting 2026 property tax rate at 0.001309 (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 26-39 adopting final FY2027 budget (6-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-038 fee waiver of $3,365 for 2026 Bradley Taylor Police Memorial K9 Trial (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-039 fee waiver of $935 for 2026 Comunidad Salvadoreña Event (7-0)
• Approved consent items including meeting minutes and Resolution No. 26-040 for sale of seized firearms (7-0)
• Approved closed session to discuss real property purchase/exchange/lease (7-0)

Fairway Estates Special Service Recreation District Meeting

Design Review Committee Meeting

Administrative Hearing Regular Meeting

City Planner Larry Gardner approved an Administrative Conditional Use Permit for Cparra Studio to operate personal care services at 8823 South Redwood Road, Units B and C. The approval followed a review of parking capacity, which determined the business would not create adverse parking impacts.

• Approved Cparra Studio conditional use permit (1-0)

Planning Commission Work Session

The West Jordan Planning Commission met for a work session on August 18, 2026, and took no formal votes or decisions. Commissioners discussed a public comment email about Old Bingham Byre regarding surveys and fencing, and staff clarified that boundary disputes are private matters, temporary fencing is not required by city code, and masonry walls are only required in specific zoning situations. The session also included training on vesting provided by the Senior Assistant City Attorney.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Discussed public comment email regarding Old Bingham Byre surveys and fencing
• Staff clarified boundary disputes are private matters between property owners
• Staff clarified temporary fencing is not required under City code
• Staff clarified masonry walls only required when high-intensity uses abut low-intensity uses
• Staff clarified setbacks determined by zoning standards based on lot orientation
• Received training on vesting from Senior Assistant City Attorney

Planning Commission Meeting

The West Jordan Planning Commission approved a preliminary site plan and preliminary major subdivision for the Enclave townhomes at 3222 West 8750 South, a private lane for the Old Bingham Byre Subdivision at 8180 South Old Bingham Highway, and a conditional use permit for Master Auto Tech at 1608 West 7800 South. All three items passed unanimously 7-0. The commission also approved the consent calendar minutes from August 4, 2026.

• Approved Enclave preliminary site plan at 3222 West 8750 South (7-0)
• Approved Enclave preliminary major subdivision for 56 units and 2 parcels (7-0)
• Approved private lane for Old Bingham Byre Subdivision at 8180 South Old Bingham Highway (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Master Auto Tech at 1608 West 7800 South (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August 4, 2026 meeting (7-0)

Administrative Hearing

The City Planner approved an Administrative Conditional Use Permit for Enbridge Gas to operate an outdoor storage and laydown yard at 8577 South Old Bingham Highway, subject to conditions including dust containment and fencing requirements. A second request, for a personal care services permit at Cparra Studio, was continued to the next meeting after parking concerns were raised.

• Approved Enbridge Gas Lay Down Yard conditional use permit at 8577 South Old Bingham Highway (1-0)
• Continued Cparra Studio personal care services permit to August 24, 2026, pending site visit

Truth in Taxation Hearing

The City Council held a Truth in Taxation hearing on a proposed 2.19% property tax increase for FY 2027, which would raise about $500,000 in additional revenue, with an estimated $8.66 annual increase for an average home. No vote was taken; the council is scheduled to adopt the final tax rate and budget on August 25. One resident spoke in opposition, and no other public comments were made.

• No formal decisions made; hearing held on proposed property tax increase
• Proposed property tax revenue of $23.6 million, up from certified $23.1 million (2.19% increase)
• Proposed tax rate of 0.001309, compared to certified rate of 0.001281
• Estimated annual increase of $8.66 for average home valued at $562,200
• Proposed increase to fund fuel and IT costs, with $250,000 allocated to fuel and operations
• Public hearing opened and closed; one resident opposed the increase
• Adoption of final tax rate and budget scheduled for August 25, 2026

Fairway Estates Special Service District Truth in Taxation Hearing

The Fairway Estates Special Service Recreation District held a Truth in Taxation hearing on August 11, 2026, to discuss a proposed property tax increase of approximately $1,209 (9.89%) for FY2027. No formal vote was taken; the board will adopt the final tax rate and budget on August 25, 2026. One resident commented, questioning low attendance and financial management.

• No formal decisions made; hearing held on proposed 9.89% tax increase
• Proposed tax rate of 0.000889 to generate $1,209 additional revenue
• Final tax rate and budget adoption scheduled for August 25, 2026

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission approved revised building elevations for the Clay Hollow B 8 project at 5561 West 7800 South, where a Trader Joe's is planned, after staff noted the constructed elevations differed from what was originally approved. The Commission also approved a preliminary site plan for a new Alta Bank branch at 4606 West 7796 South and a preliminary major subdivision and site plan for the Bellamy residential project near 9000 South Jones Ranch Drive, which includes 132 units. All three items passed 6-0 with no public comments. The meeting adjourned at 6:21 PM.

• Approved revised elevations for Clay Hollow B 8 (Trader Joe's) at 5561 West 7800 South (6-0)
• Approved preliminary site plan for Alta Bank West Jordan at 4606 West 7796 South (6-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision and site plan for Bellamy near 9000 South Jones Ranch Drive (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission Work Session

The West Jordan Planning Commission held a work session to review agenda items, including revised elevations for the Clay Hollow B (Trader Joe's) project, the preliminary site plan for Alta Bank West Jordan, and the Bellamy preliminary major subdivision and site plan. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only. Staff noted that internal processes have been updated to prevent future unapproved designs like those at Trader Joe's.

• Reviewed revised elevations for Clay Hollow B (Trader Joe's) project
• Discussed preliminary site plan for Alta Bank West Jordan
• Reviewed Bellamy preliminary major subdivision and site plan
• Noted internal process updates to prevent unapproved designs

Design Review Committee Meeting

The Design Review Committee approved two preliminary site plans. The Oquirrh West Grocery Store was approved with a contingency that the Planning Commission review the driveway curve and consult with the city traffic engineer. The Jordan Valley Station Apartments were approved as presented.

• Approved Oquirrh West Grocery Store preliminary site plan with contingency for Planning Commission review of driveway curve (4-0)
• Approved Jordan Valley Station Apartments preliminary site plan (4-0)
• Approved minutes from June 23, 2026 (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The West Jordan City Council approved the preliminary development plan and rezoning for the Sugar Factory on the Creek Townhomes, a 1.78-acre residential project at 1790 West Sugar Factory Road. The council also passed ordinances updating landscaping requirements, reorganizing firework sales licensing, and simplifying temporary merchant licensing. All other agenda items, including a fee waiver for the Jordan School District Fall Family Fair, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 26-29 Preliminary Development Plan for Sugar Factory on the Creek Townhomes (4-2)
• Approved Ordinance 26-30 Rezone to CC-R Zone for Sugar Factory on the Creek Townhomes (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 26-37 Landscaping requirements and definition of landscape maintenance (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-037 Fee waiver of $1,071.80 for Jordan School District Fall Family Fair (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-40 Reorganize firework sales licensing requirements (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-41 Simplify temporary merchant licensing (6-0)
• Approved consent items including minutes and Emery Telecommunications franchise agreement (6-0)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole discussed four items and made no formal votes. A majority of the Council indicated support for moving forward with hosting the Jackalope Block Party in August 2027 at Ron Wood Park, paired with Beet Days, with West Jordan contributing $180,000 and Sports Salt Lake $20,000 of a $288,000 annual cost, funded from one-time FY2028 money. On the Harper Master Planned Community and Oneleven Phase 2 rezones, the Council asked the developer to return with a more integrated plan. The Senna Hills rezone adding the Interchange Overlay Zone and the 5490 West Barber Estates rezone were both sent back to a future Committee of the Whole meeting. No binding decisions were recorded.

• Majority of Council indicated support for hosting Jackalope Block Party in August 2027 at Ron Wood Park (no formal vote recorded)
• Proposed funding: $288,000 annual cost, with $180,000 from West Jordan and $20,000 from Sports Salt Lake, using one-time FY2028 money
• Harper Community and Oneleven Phase 2 rezones: Council asked developer to bring back a more integrated development plan
• Senna Hills IOZ rezone for 86.14 acres: sent back to a future Committee of the Whole meeting
• 5490 West Barber Estates rezone (RR-1D to R-1-12): sent back to a future Committee of the Whole meeting
• No administrative items and no formal motions or votes recorded

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The West Jordan Planning Commission approved a 12-lot single-family subdivision called Lumina at 8399 South Dunlop Drive, three conditional use permits for a used car dealership, outdoor storage, and a motor vehicle sales facility, and forwarded three city code text amendments to the City Council. All votes were 6-0 in favor. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes from July 7, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Immaculate used motor vehicle sales at 1390 West 9000 South (6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Complete Machine outdoor storage at 4343 West 7800 South, with fencing and paving conditions (6-0)
• Approved preliminary major subdivision Lumina (12 lots) at 8399 South Dunlop Drive (6-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council for text amendment on powers and duties of land use authorities (6-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council for text amendment adopting public improvement standards as land use regulations (6-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council for text amendment on subdivision-related changes (6-0)