Kaysville Council to weigh $16.5M bond election, property tax hearing
This week's Kaysville City Council and Planning Commission meetings are set to consider several significant items, including a potential $16.5 million bond election, a property tax increase, and code changes for accessory dwelling units. No decisions have been reported yet; minutes from these meetings have not been published, so all items remain pending.
City Council: Bond election resolution (Aug. 10)
The City Council held a special meeting on August 10 to consider a resolution calling a special bond election on November 3, 2026. Voters would decide on issuing up to $16,500,000 in general obligation bonds. The agenda contained only this one substantive item plus opening and adjournment. The meeting was scheduled for 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at 23 East Center Street. No vote or outcome has been reported.
City Council: Truth-in-taxation hearing (Aug. 6)
On August 6, the council held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2027 property tax increase as part of the truth-in-taxation process. Following the hearing, the council was to consider adopting the 2026 certified tax rate and the final FY 2027 budgets. The meeting was set for 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at Kaysville City Hall. No specific tax rate or budget figures were listed in the agenda, and minutes have not been published.
Planning Commission: ADU code changes (Aug. 13)
The Planning Commission met on August 13 at 7:00 PM. The main item was a public hearing on proposed changes to the Internal Accessory Dwelling Units code (section 17-31-3) to comply with Senate Bill 284. The commission also discussed possible action on Accessory Structures code requirements and approved minutes from the July 23, 2026 meeting. No decisions have been reported.
Coming up: Aug. 20 City Council meeting
The City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 20, 2026. Action items include two rezone requests: one for 820 Mare Circle from A-5 Heavy Agricultural to R-1-6 Single-Family Residential, and one for 1800 South Sunset Drive from R-A and A-1 to R-1-14 Single-Family Residential. The council will also consider a resolution authorizing procurement of directional boring services for the Power Department and a temporary land use regulation for accessory structures. Work items include discussions on code amendments to comply with state legislation, including Senate Bill 284 on detached accessory dwelling units, and a contract extension with Robinson Waste. The meeting includes consent items, presentations, and a call to the public.
Residents interested in any of these items are encouraged to attend the upcoming council meeting or review the official agendas and minutes on the city's website.