Kaysville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Kaysville Council's political sign ordinance adopted; bond election question, library contract remain unresolved in published records

Kaysville City Council approved Ordinance No. 26-10-01 on October 1, 2026, amending Section 17-33 of the Kaysville City Code regarding political sign requirements, according to a notice of ordinance adoption. The notice does not include a vote tally. It is the only item in the city's recent meeting records that is documented as a completed decision; the rest are agendas for which minutes have not yet been published.

Political sign rules updated

The ordinance adoption notice states the Council approved changes to political sign requirements on October 1, 2026. The notice identifies the change only as an amendment to Section 17-33 of the city code. No further detail on what the amendment changes, and no vote count, appears in the record provided.

Bond election cancellation was on the October 7 agenda

A special City Council meeting on October 7, 2026 was scheduled to take action on whether to cancel the special bond election set for November 3, 2026. The record for that meeting is an agenda only; minutes have not been published. Whether the Council canceled the election, and by what vote, is not established by the available documents. The record also does not state a dollar amount for the bond.

Library renovation contract and parking citations before Council October 15

The Council's October 15, 2026 agenda listed a contract award to AJC Architects for Library Renovation architectural services, along with an ordinance and resolution to amend the parking citation appeals process and the FY 2027 fee schedule. Also listed were acceptance of UDOT grant funds for Mutton Hollow Roadway Improvements, a resolution authorizing access to Utah State Treasurer's Public Investment Fund Accounts, and a presentation of the Kaysville Power Annual Report. These were agenda items. Minutes have not been published, so no action, vote or dollar figure is confirmed in the record.

Planning Commission took up two code amendments October 8

The Kaysville Planning Commission held a public hearing on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building Council Chambers at 23 East Center Street on two proposed text amendments.

The first would clarify animal-structure setback requirements following the city's recent adoption of rules allowing detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs). The amendment would specify that the required setback is measured from the primary dwelling, rather than potentially from both the primary home and a DADU on the same property.

The second would add a new section of city code on how variance requests are reviewed. According to the notice, recent code amendments assigned certain land use appeals to an Administrative Law Judge, but variance requests were inadvertently omitted; the amendment would authorize an Administrative Law Judge to hear and decide variance requests.

Residents could comment in person or through the online form at kaysville.gov/435/Planning-Commission. Questions were directed to Community Development at 801-546-1241. Minutes from the hearing have not been published, so the Commission's action on either amendment is not established.

Coming up

October 22 — Planning Commission public hearing. The Commission will consider a zone change request from Chadd Watson for 472 North Main Street (parcel #11-791-0101), from Single-Family Residential (R-1-8) to General Commercial with a Mixed-Use Overlay, to allow an insurance office on the ground floor. Residents who want to weigh in on a change in how this Main Street parcel can be used should watch for the hearing time and location on the city's Planning Commission page.

Kaysville approves detached ADU rules; fire station bond election status unresolved

The Kaysville City Council approved an ordinance allowing detached accessory dwelling units and repealed a temporary land use regulation covering accessory structures, according to two notices published September 29, 2026 by City Recorder Annemarie Plaizier. Both notices state the council took those actions on September 17, 2026. The notices do not list vote tallies.

Detached ADUs allowed under city code

Ordinance No. 26-09-04 amends Section 17-31-3 of the Kaysville City Code to allow detached accessory dwelling units under certain conditions, according to the notice. A detached accessory dwelling unit is a separate living unit on the same property as a primary dwelling. The full ordinance is available at the City Recorder's Office and at www.kaysville.gov.

Temporary rule on accessory structures repealed

Ordinance No. 26-09-03 repeals Ordinance 26-08-02, which had established a Temporary Land Use Regulation on accessory structures within Kaysville City. The notice was posted at Kaysville City Hall, 23 East Center Street, Kaysville, Utah.

Political sign rules amended

A separate notice states the council approved Ordinance No. 26-10-01 on October 1, 2026, amending Section 17-33 of the Kaysville City Code regarding political sign requirements. The October 1 agenda described the change as bringing political sign requirements into compliance with House Bill 33.

$16.5 million fire station bond: hearing held, election decision pending

The council held a public hearing October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM at 23 East Center Street on issuing approximately $16,500,000 in general obligation bonds to finance a new fire station, including construction and equipment, and on the potential economic impact of the financed improvements on the private sector. The bonds would be secured by ad valorem property taxes. A resolution adopted August 10, 2026 authorized an election on the bond proposition.

A special council meeting was scheduled for October 7, 2026 with one listed action: whether to cancel the special bond election set for November 3, 2026. Minutes for that meeting have not been published in the records reviewed here, so the outcome is not established by this record.

Also on the October 1 agenda: consent items for a resolution authorizing a Water Equipment Facility Easement Agreement and an interlocal agreement with UDOT for Main Street lighting; a work item on proposed amendments to parking citation regulations and fees; and a closed session listed under Utah Code § 52-4-205 for personnel, litigation, real property, water rights, and security matters. Minutes have not been published.

Planning Commission hearings

The Planning Commission held public hearings October 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at 23 East Center Street on two proposed text amendments. One would clarify animal-structure setback requirements after the city adopted rules allowing detached accessory dwelling units, measuring the required setback from the primary dwelling rather than potentially from both the primary home and a DADU on the same property. The other would add a new section of city code authorizing an Administrative Law Judge to hear and decide variance requests; the notice states variance requests were inadvertently omitted when certain land use appeals were assigned to an Administrative Law Judge. Outcomes were not available in the records reviewed.

Police unclaimed property

The Kaysville City Police Department posted a public notice, not a meeting, about found and unclaimed property held in its evidence room under UCA 77-24a-5. The claim window ran September 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM to October 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM, and unclaimed property is to be disposed of on 10/8/2026. The claim line is (801) 497-7083, with contact listed as Cindee Paulsen.

Coming up

• Oct. 22 — Planning Commission public hearing on a zone change request from Chadd Watson for 472 North Main Street (parcel #11-791-0101), from R-1-8 Single-Family Residential to GC General Commercial with a Mixed-Use Overlay, to allow an insurance office on the ground floor.

Kaysville Council to weigh $16.5M bond election, rezone requests

The Kaysville City Council this week considered a resolution that would call a special bond election on November 3, 2026, for up to $16.5 million in general obligation bonds. The council also took up two rezone requests, an appointment, and other business. All items are from agendas; minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions are recorded.

Bond election resolution

At a special meeting on August 10, the council considered a resolution to place a $16,500,000 general obligation bond question before voters. The meeting was held at Kaysville City Hall, 23 East Center Street, and was live-streamed on YouTube via KaysvilleLive.com. The agenda contained only this substantive item.

Council business on August 20

The council's regular meeting on August 20 included two rezone requests:

• Rezone 820 Mare Circle from A-5 Heavy Agricultural to R-1-6 Single-Family Residential.
• Rezone 1800 South Sunset Drive from R-A and A-1 to R-1-14 Single-Family Residential.

The council also considered a resolution authorizing procurement of directional boring services for the Power Department, discussed accessory dwelling unit code amendments to comply with Senate Bill 284, and considered the appointment of Brad McIlrath as Community Development Director.

Planning Commission: ADU code changes

On August 13, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on amendments to the Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit code (17-31-3) to comply with Senate Bill 284. The proposed text amendment would allow detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) on single-family lots larger than 11,000 square feet and establish a process for converting legal accessory structures to DADUs. The commission also discussed possible action on Accessory Structures code requirements and approved minutes from its July 23 meeting.

Audiovisual system replacement

Kaysville City issued a request for proposals on August 17 to replace aging audiovisual systems in four spaces: the City Council Chambers, Council Conference Room, Staff Conference Room, and Police Department Emergency Operations Center. The existing systems, some up to 12 years old, have become unreliable. Proposals are due September 30, 2026, with a pre-proposal site walk on September 8. The city prefers systems with at least a 10-year useful life and requires that Council Chambers recording not depend on internet or YouTube.

Impact fee update

On August 21, the council issued a notice of intent to prepare or amend its Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis. The process will evaluate fees for new development related to parks, public safety, water, storm water, municipal power, and transportation. Written comments may be submitted to the City Manager at 23 East Center Street.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents can monitor the city's website for future agendas and minutes.