Planning Commission Meeting — October 27, 2026

Eagle Mountain City Planning Commission meeting, October 27, 2026. The commission received an informational presentation on a proposed water-rights code that would formalize review and dedication procedures for development. Proposed requirements include establishing residential water needs by the master development agreement or preliminary-plat stage, requiring nonresidential water rights at building-permit issuance, and adding a concept-plan “will-serve” review. The discussion focused on clarifying whether applicants or city staff calculate required quantities, especially for commercial and industrial uses, and on securing dedication before development vesting. The code would also address documentation, water-rights banking, city acceptance, and applicant-paid transfer costs. Staff noted that commercial-use estimates are still being developed; the commission offered feedback but took no action on the water-rights code. A 40-year water study involving Hansen, Allen & Luce was mentioned, but no related procurement decision was made.

The commission voted unanimously (3–0) to recommend approval to the City Council of two code amendments: making public/private utility facilities in agricultural zones a special use, and expanding definitions and permitted activities for greenhouse and farm products while retaining limits on off-site retail and existing animal standards. No contracts, bids, or purchases were awarded or approved. In status updates, staff reported that the Coran development agreement had been approved by the council, the wildland-urban-interface code had been adopted, and adjustments to the energy overlay were anticipated. The commission also approved the October 13 meeting minutes unanimously.