Tremonton council adopts parks master plan, zoning changes, and new projectile rules
The Tremonton City Council has passed several ordinances in recent weeks, including a zoning map amendment affecting roughly 36.29 acres, adoption of the 2026 Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan, and a new ordinance governing the discharge of projectiles within city limits. Vote tallies were not available because minutes for the July 21 meeting had not been published as of this report.
Zoning map amendment for Buchanan Estates
The council passed Ordinance 26-09 on July 7, 2026, amending the city zoning map for approximately 36.29 acres in the Buchanan Estates area. A public notice confirming the passage was posted online on July 27, 2026. The ordinance is available on the city's website.
Parks, Trails & Open Space Master Plan adopted
Ordinance 26-12, passed July 21, 2026, adopts the 2026 Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan. The public notice was published July 27, 2026. The master plan is intended to guide future decisions about parks, trails, and open space in Tremonton.
Rezone application process clarified
Ordinance 26-13, passed July 21, 2026, amends Chapter 1.31.020 of the city code to clarify the application process for rezoning. The public notice was posted July 27, 2026.
Discharge of projectiles ordinance
Ordinance 26-11, passed July 21, 2026, revokes the previous ordinance that prohibited the discharge of projectiles within city limits and establishes a new ordinance permitting such discharge under specific conditions. The conditions were not detailed in the available agenda materials.
Additional July 21 agenda items
The July 21 workshop and regular meeting also included Resolution 26-46, an agreement for bailiff services, and Resolution 26-47, establishing a generative AI policy. The agenda listed discussions on fire department remodeling and billing. A closed meeting was scheduled to discuss property purchase strategy and other confidential matters. Outcomes for these items are not yet available because minutes have not been published.
Planning Commission hearings on two overlay zones
The Tremonton City Planning Commission held public hearings on July 28, 2026, at Tremonton City Hall, 102 S. Tremont St., on two overlay zoning requests:
- Clover Fields Phase 3 & 4 Overlay, affecting parcels 05-060 0088 and 05-060-0089, near the termini of 110 South and 900 West.
- Heritage Country PUD Overlay, affecting parcels 05-079 0006 and 05-199-0016, near 6400 West and 10000 North Street.
The Heritage Country PUD Overlay was also discussed at an NPI South District meeting on July 22, 2026. Written comments were accepted via email. Decisions from the July 28 hearings have not yet been published.
Coming up
Aug. 4 — City Council/RDA workshop and meeting: The council will consider Ordinance 26-14 on virtual currency kiosks, Ordinance 26-15 on Planning Commission term limits, and Ordinance 26-16 amencing Chapters 1.03.005 and 1.18.040 on fencing provisions. Also on the agenda are Resolution 26-48 for a financial consulting professional services agreement and Resolution 26-49 designating Sorensen-Estrada Day.
Aug. 11 — Planning Commission public hearings: The commission will hold hearings on a mixed-use zone code text amendment to Chapter 1.09.010, and on amendments to three animal-related code sections: Chapter 1.07.025 (large livestock), Chapter 1.07.030 (keeping chickens for family food production), and Chapter 1.07.035 (keeping animals for Box Elder County 4-H and FFA).