Smithfield council agendas set hearings on parking, utility agreements and rezoning; no vote results yet published
Smithfield City Council met on October 14, 2026 with public hearings scheduled on two ordinance amendments and discussion of two rezoning requests, according to the posted agendas. No minutes or vote tallies from that meeting have been published, so the record available does not establish what the council decided, if anything. The meeting was noticed to begin no sooner than 6:05 p.m. at the City Office Building, 96 South Main, Smithfield.
Parking rules up for hearing
A public hearing was noticed on Ordinance 2026-20, which would amend the city code Title 10, "Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 10.08, "Parking," Section 10.08.110, "Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited." The notice does not describe the specific changes the ordinance would make. The notice was posted October 2, 2026.
Tenant and landlord utility agreements
A second hearing was noticed on Ordinance 2026-19, which would add Section 15.44.140, "Utility Agreement," in its entirety to Title 15, "Buildings and Construction," Chapter 15.44, "Tenant/Landlord Responsibilities." The notice does not state the contents of the proposed section. It was posted September 29, 2026.
Two Elk Ridge Subdivision rezoning requests
The agenda listed two rezoning requests from Elk Ridge Subdivision, LLC for council discussion: Ordinance 2026-15, rezoning 1350 East 120 South from A-10 to A-5, and Ordinance 2026-16, rezoning parcels at 56 to 120 South on 1300 East to R-1-12. Neither item was listed as a public hearing on the posted notice, and no outcome is recorded in the materials available.
Possible property purchase negotiation
The agenda also listed a possible authorization for City Manager Justin Lewis to negotiate the purchase of real property. The record does not identify the property, a price, or terms, and does not show whether the authorization was given.
Access and contact
ADA accommodations are available by contacting the City Recorder at (435) 792-7997 at least three days before a meeting. The recorder listed on the notices is Dana Lazcanotegui. One agenda notes that items may be considered earlier than the times shown.
Coming up
Planning Commission, October 21 — Public hearings are noticed on Ordinance 2026-18, adding Section 17.81.150, "Concept Plan Review Process," for Master Planned Community zones; Ordinance 2026-17, adding Section 17.12.245, "Zoning Clearance Process"; and Ordinance 2026-22, rezoning Cache County parcel numbers 08-085-0008 and 08-085-0011 from R-1-12 to M-1, approximately 1.4 acres at 385 West Center, requested by Colton Thain. Also noticed: a Conditional-Use Permit request by Doug Jensen for Jensen Gardens, a five lot/unit minor subdivision at 175 North 200 West, and a request to amend Birch Creek Business Park Subdivision Phase 2 at 475 West 600 South from 2 lots to 6 lots. The agenda states the commission will hold public hearings and vote on several land-use requests.
Library Board, October 21 — The board is scheduled to discuss revisions to the Social Media Policy and the Library Board Bylaws, discuss the Friends of the Library group, and consider approval of the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes.