Planning Commission Meeting - April 15, 2026

The Herriman City Planning Commission meeting on April 15, 2026, focused primarily on two key procurement-related items. First, the commission reviewed and approved the occupancy plans for Simple Manufacturing and Dime within an existing M1 zoned industrial building, including conditions to ensure compliance with manufacturing and warehousing standards, employee parking, and regulatory requirements. The commission unanimously approved the motions with staff recommendations. Second, the commission considered a request to recommend a master development agreement allowing Awakened City Church to occupy and potentially expand within a 36,000 square foot industrial building in the M1 zone, which traditionally does not permit churches. The discussion included legal considerations under federal religious land use protections, potential zoning implications, and conditions such as a 10-year term with a possible 5-year extension. The commission voted to recommend approval to the city council, with some members expressing concerns about zoning precedent and suggesting removal of square footage limits. The meeting also included broader policy discussions about allowing churches in various zones to avoid future litigation and better accommodate community needs, highlighting the tension between maintaining commercial zoning integrity and accommodating religious land use rights.