Eagle Mountain meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Eagle Mountain adopts trails plan, annexation framework; property tax hike hearing set for Aug. 6

Eagle Mountain's City Council adopted several ordinances in recent weeks covering trails, annexation policy, plat requirements, and golf course noise rules. The most consequential upcoming item is an Aug. 6 Truth-in-Taxation hearing on a proposed property tax increase that would raise an additional $6,742,938 in annual revenue.

Adopted Ordinances

The council adopted Ordinance O-32-2026, approving the Off-Street Trails Master Plan, on July 21, 2026. The plan takes effect upon first publication or posting.

The council adopted Ordinance O-28-2026, establishing a new Annexation Policy Plan that identifies seven areas of unincorporated Utah County for potential annexation to guide municipal service planning and growth.

Ordinance O-31-2026 amends EMMC Sections 16.20 (Preliminary Plats), 16.25 (Final Plats), and 17.100 (Site Plan Review) to require engineer's cost estimates for preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan applications, aimed at identifying public improvement costs earlier in the process.

Ordinance O-30-2026 amends EMMC Section 8.15.070 to adjust the hours during which noise restrictions apply to privately owned golf courses, in accordance with Senate Bill 202.

Ordinance O-24-2026, adopted June 16, 2026, amends EMMC Section 16.15 regarding Concept Plans.

City Council — July 21

The council held a work session and policy session July 21. Agenda items included a motion to reconsider Resolution No. 60-2025 approving disposal of 0.156 acres of significant real property (parcel 49:601:0080), and discussion or possible action on a Second Amendment to the Triumph Master Development Agreement for affordable housing pods ranging from 2.8 to 4.5 acres each. The request was submitted by Scot Hazard to create four affordable housing pods in Triumph Subdivision. Public hearings were scheduled on noise levels for privately owned golf courses and on plat and site plan application requirements. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.

Community Services Board — July 22

The board met July 22 to discuss the Healthy Utah Community Designation, America 250/Eagle Mountain 30 plans and events, and criteria for RAP Tax funding. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning Commission — July 28

The Planning Commission agenda included public hearings on an updated Transportation Master Plan and Impact Fee Facilities Plan, a proposed lot split at 2333 N O St. to create two 10-acre lots, a development agreement and site plan for the Eagle Mountain Chapel and Recreation Building, rezoning of two parcels totaling 11.28 acres at Pinnacles from Commercial Neighborhood to Agriculture, and code amendments regarding barbed wire fencing in the RTI Overlay Zone. Minutes are not yet published.

Special Session — July 30

The council scheduled a special session July 30 to discuss transportation projects including the Lake Mountain Corridor (a UDOT facility formerly known as Mid Valley Road), Silverlake neighborhood to school district connections, Pony Express Parkway widening to seven lanes from Lake Mountain Corridor to Mountain View Corridor, the Inverness Lane to Talus Ridge Drive connection, and the Wild Blossom Boulevard and Wagstaff Way East alignment. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming Up

Aug. 4 — City Council: Public hearings on the 2026 HUD CDBG Annual Action Plan, which outlines spending for a $246,979 allocation (Housing Preservation and Development: $200,000; Public Services: $36,900; Public Facilities and Infrastructure: $180,879; Program Planning and Administration: $49,200). Also scheduled: public hearings on the Transportation Master Plan and IFFP update and a proposed rezone of approximately 42.29 acres within and adjacent to the expired Scenic Mountain master development area. The council will also consider a development agreement for the Eagle Mountain Chapel and Recreation Building and appointment of Youth Council Committee Members.

Aug. 6 — City Council, 6:00 PM, 1650 Stagecoach Run: Truth-in-Taxation public hearing on a proposed property tax increase for FY 2026–2027. The proposed increase represents a 220.88% increase in property tax budgeted revenue above last year's revenue excluding eligible new growth. For a $488,000 residence, the city portion would rise from $142.25 to $456.28; for a $488,000 business, from $258.64 to $829.60. The council may vote on a resolution approving the increase after public comment.

Aug. 11 — Planning Commission, 6:30 PM, City Council Chambers: Public hearing on a rezone request for a 2.48-acre parcel (Assessor Acct. #59:034:0191) from Commercial Neighborhood to Agriculture, with a Future Land Use Map amendment from Neighborhood Residential 1 to Ag. The request was submitted by Andy Flamm and was inadvertently overlooked in a previous rezone action. Contact: Senior Planner Robert Hobbs at [email protected].

Eagle Mountain adopts new rules on parking, political signs, and recreation buildings; property tax hearing set for August 6

Eagle Mountain City Council adopted three ordinances in mid-July covering residential vehicle parking, political sign rules, and accessory recreation buildings, according to recently posted agendas. Minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, so details are drawn from agenda notices.

Adopted Ordinances

The City Council adopted Ordinance O-26-2026, amending Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Section 17.75.052 to establish special use standards for recreation buildings accessory to cultural or religious meeting halls.

The Council also adopted Ordinance O-27-2026, amending Municipal Code Sections 17.10.030, 17.80.120, and 17.80.160 regarding political signs. The changes bring the city into compliance with Utah H.B. 33, allowing political signs in park strips and establishing procedures for sign removal and disposal.

Ordinance O-29-2026 was adopted to amend EMMC Section 10.10 regarding vehicle parking in residential zones. The changes address parking of trailers, unlicensed vehicles, and the maximum time a vehicle may be parked on a public street.

All three ordinances were listed on agendas dated July 13 and July 14. Minutes confirming final vote tallies have not yet been published.

Planning Commission Considered Scenic Mountain Rezone and Chapel Site Plan

The Eagle Mountain Planning Commission held public hearings on July 14 at 6:30 p.m. on several land use items, including a proposed rezone of approximately 42.29 acres within the expired Scenic Mountain master development area and a site plan for the Eagle Mountain Chapel and Recreation Building. The chapel project involves demolition of two dwellings and construction of a religious and recreation building, along with a related development agreement.

The Commission also reviewed a variance request for the Wright Retaining Wall height maximum and a first amendment to the Brylee Townhomes Development Agreement. Minutes have not yet been published.

Community Services Board Met on Sponsorships and Community Plans

The Community Services Board held a special session on July 16 at 1:00 p.m. at the Direct Communications Building, 3726 E Campus Drive, Suite D, to consider and approve recreation sponsorships.

On July 22, the Board met to discuss the Healthy Utah Community Designation, America 250/Eagle Mountain 30 plans and events, and criteria for RAP Tax funding. Minutes have not yet been published.

City Council Held Hearings on Housing, Noise, and Code Amendments

The City Council met on July 21 for a work session at 4:00 p.m. and a policy session at 7:00 p.m. Items included a request by Scot Hazard to create four affordable housing pods ranging from 2.8 to 4.5 acres in the Triumph Subdivision, a motion to reconsider Resolution No. 60-2025 approving disposal of 0.156 acres of significant real property (parcel 49:601:0080), and public hearings on noise restriction hours for privately owned golf courses per Senate Bill 202 and plat application requirements. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming Up

• **July 28 — Planning Commission:** Public hearings on adoption of the updated Transportation Master Plan and Impact Fee Facilities Plan, a zone change for 11.28 acres in the Pinnacles development from Commercial Neighborhood to Agriculture, a lot split at 2333 N O St., and municipal code amendments on fencing and residential standards.
• **August 4 — City Council:** Public hearing on the 2026 HUD CDBG Action Plan, outlining goals for a $246,979 allocation across housing preservation, public services, public facilities, and administration. Also, public hearings on the Transportation Master Plan update and the Scenic Mountain rezone of approximately 42.29 acres.
• **August 6 — City Council:** Public hearing at 6:00 p.m. at 1650 Stagecoach Run on a proposed property tax increase that would generate an additional **$6,742,938** in annual property tax revenue. For a $488,000 residence, the proposed increase is from $142.25 to $456.28; for a $488,000 business, from $258.64 to $829.60. The proposal represents a 220.88% increase in property tax budgeted revenue above last year's revenue excluding eligible new growth.