Highland City, UT

General

City Council

Planning Commission

Library Board

General

City Council

Library Board

Planning Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Library Board

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Library Board

City Council

Planning Commission

Library Board

City Council

Planning Commission

Library Board

Planning Commission

The Highland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a proposed legislative development agreement with LIHAI, LLC for an assisted living project in the commercial subdistrict of the Skye Estates planned development, on the lot south of the clubhouse. The commission will also approve the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes as a consent item and hear unscheduled public comments.

• Public hearing on development agreement with LIHAI, LLC for assisted living project in Skye Estates PD
• Approval of July 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Unscheduled public appearances (3-minute limit per person)

City Council

The Highland City Council will consider a nuisance ordinance amendment to prohibit excessive parking and storage of dismantled, inoperable, unregistered, or untitled vehicles, as well as vehicles not belonging to the property owner. The council will also discuss regulations for detached accessory dwelling unit sizes and hear updates on sidewalks, irrigation rates, and property taxes.

• Ordinance to prohibit storage of dismantled, inoperable, unregistered, or untitled vehicles
• Amendments to water-wise landscaping standards for maintenance
• Discussion on detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) size regulations
• Ratification of large purchases made in July 2026
• Appointment of David Mortensen as Budget Officer and Rhett Weller to Library Board

City Council

The Highland City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the certified tax rate and the final budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. These are the only action items on the agenda, and both are routine annual approvals.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt the FY 2026-2027 Certified Tax Rate
• Public hearing and ordinance to adopt the FY 2026-2027 Final Budget

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on proposed amendments for water-wise landscaping and sight triangle regulations. The body will also review the sale of city-owned orphan parcels and consider several public works bid awards.

• Public hearing on Water-Wise Landscaping Ordinance to allow for state and district rebates
• Public hearing on Sight Triangle Regulation Amendments to the Development and Municipal Codes
• Proposed sale of city-owned orphan parcels to Jared Carman, Craig Johanson, and Rick Louder
• Bid award to Sidewinders for Well 4 motor repair and rewind
• Bid awards to ICTech for Beacon Hills booster station SCADA replacement and Insituform for sewer slip lining phase 3

City Council

The Highland City Council has issued a notice of quorum regarding their potential attendance at the Highland Fling. This event takes place from July 30th to August 1st, 2026, at Heritage Park and various other locations.

• Highland Fling activities at Heritage Park and various locations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider amendments to the Development Code regarding sight triangle regulations and landscaping standards. The body will also review current residential setback and building height regulations.

• Public hearing on Sight Triangle Regulations amendments
• Public hearing on Landscaping Amendments regarding water conservation and rebates
• Review of current residential setback and building height regulations

City Council

This notice announces that the Highland City Council may attend two Truth in Taxation Open Houses on July 27 and August 6, 2026, at 7:00 pm at City Hall. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate regarding quorum for these public meetings; no decisions or specific tax proposals are listed.

• Truth in Taxation Open Houses scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026, and Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 7:00 pm
• Location: Highland City Hall, 5400 W Civic Center Dr, Ste 1, Highland UT 84003
• Notice posted July 20, 2026, by Stephannie B. Cottle

City Council

This is a procedural notice indicating the Highland City Council may attend a Highland Fling Committee meeting. No decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled. The agenda contains only a notice of quorum with no action items.

City Council

The City Council will consider an action item to amend municipal code on right-of-way permit security and bonding, including removing the one-year warranty for non-excavation permits. Discussions are planned on e-bike regulations, the Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan, and a work session on detached accessory dwelling unit rules. Several communication items are also on the agenda for notification only.

• Action: amendments to right-of-way permit security/bonding requirements, removing one-year warranty for non-excavation permits
• Discussion: e-bike rules and potential changes to city code
• Review of Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan (CWPP) by Fire Department
• Work session on detached accessory dwelling units development code update
• Communication: Flock camera terms of service changes and parking regulations in Town Center

The City Council unanimously approved amendments to the municipal code that allow the $2,500 security deposit for non-excavation right-of-way permits to be refunded shortly after inspection instead of after a one-year warranty period. The council also discussed e-bike regulations, reaching a tentative consensus to allow Class 1 and 2 e-bikes on trails, sidewalks, and roads while prohibiting Class 3 e-bikes from trails, and directed staff to draft an ordinance. No formal action was taken on other discussion items.

• Approved right-of-way permit security amendments (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft e-bike ordinance allowing Class 1 and 2 on trails, sidewalks, roads; prohibiting Class 3 on trails
• Discussed Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan; no action
• Discussed Flock camera terms of service; no action
• Discussed Town Center parking regulations; no action
• Discussed orphan parcel sales revenue uses; no action
• Discussed annual resident survey; no action
• Discussed annexation of unincorporated county parcels; no action

Library Board

The regularly scheduled Library Board Meeting for July 16, 2026, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancelled

Historical Society

The Highland Historical Society is meeting to discuss updates on the Highland Arts and Heritage Campus and partnerships with the Arts Council, Library, and Alpine. They will also review subcommittee assignments for the Highland Fling and committees for documentation, genealogy, museum artifacts, and outreach.

• Highland Arts and Heritage Campus updates
• Partnerships with Arts Council, Library, and Alpine – America 250
• Highland Fling responsibilities: parade, display, gathering, activities
• New subcommittees: Early Highland Families, Documentation, Genealogical Research, Museum/Artifacts, Memory Preservation, Outreach, Website, Funding
• Review of bylaws and 501(c)(3) documents

City Council

The Highland City Council will review updates to the Fire and Wildland-Urban Interface code and map. The body is also considering the sale of three city-owned orphan parcels and a reimbursement agreement for roadway improvements.

• Ordinance to update Fire and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code and Map
• Resolutions to declare and sell orphan parcels adjacent to Jared Carman, Craig Johanson, and Rick Louder
• Public hearing on a request from Kal Farr for private dog park use in the R-1-40 zone
• Reimbursement agreement with Ivory Homes for 10100 North improvements near Lone Peak High School
• Ordinance regarding notice and hearing requirements for elected officer compensation

The Council adopted updated state fire and wildland-urban interface codes and maps. Three separate resolutions were approved to sell city-owned orphan parcels to adjacent property owners. The Council also established new public hearing requirements for changes to elected officer compensation.

• Adopted 2024 state fire and wildland-urban interface code and map (5-0)
• Approved sale of ~1,300 sq ft orphan parcel to Jared Carman for ~$7,500 (5-0)
• Approved sale of ~1,500 sq ft orphan parcel to Craig Johanson for ~$8,500 (4-1)
• Approved sale of orphan parcels and encroachment areas to Rick Louder (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance requiring public hearings for elected officer compensation changes (3-2)
• Approved private dog training and recreation as a business use in R-1-40 zone (5-0)
• Approved $145,673.30 reimbursement agreement with Ivory Homes for 10100 North improvements (5-0)
• Adopted revised Property Tax Impact Schedule (4-1)

Arts Council

The regularly scheduled July 1, 2026 meeting of the Highland Arts Council has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

Planning Commission

The Highland Planning Commission will meet to consider a preliminary subdivision plat application. The commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal from Ty Ricks on behalf of JHL Holdings, Inc.

• Public hearing for Ricks Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approval

The Planning Commission approved the Ricks Subdivision Plat ‘A’ preliminary plat for a 5.05-acre property. The approval is subject to two conditions regarding a boundary adjustment and compliance with city development standards. The decision followed a public hearing with no public comments.

• Approved Ricks Subdivision Plat ‘A’ Preliminary Plat (6-0)
• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to discuss board applications, Truth in Taxation public hearings, and a community bulletin board. No action or policy items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of Library Board applications
• Discussion of Truth in Taxation public hearings
• Discussion of community bulletin board

Planning Commission

General

The Highland City Appeal Authority will meet to consider a variance request. The body will discuss a proposal to reduce the side setback for a home addition or accessory structure.

• Variance VA-26-02: request to reduce side setback at 11882 N Burning Oaks Cir

City Council

The Highland City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several financial and policy items, including the FY2025-2026 budget adjustments, the FY2027 fee schedule, officer compensation increases, and the interim FY2026-2027 budget. They will also consider a storm drain project bid, a development agreement amendment for Highland Mains, and a private dog park use request in the R-1-40 zone.

• FY2025-2026 budget adjustments public hearing
• FY2027 consolidated fee schedule updates
• Officer compensation increases ordinance
• Storm drain replacement project bid on 5710 West ($TBD)
• Highland Mains signage and perimeter wall development agreement amendment

The Council approved the FY2026-2027 interim budget, which includes a proposed library property tax increase that will be finalized at an August 11 hearing. It also approved the FY2027 fee schedule, a $108,000 transfer from the Pressurized Irrigation Fund to the General Fund, and compensation increases for the Mayor and city officers. The Council approved the Highland Mains signage changes but deferred the fence requirement, and continued the private dog park request to a future meeting.

• Approved FY2025-2026 budget adjustments totaling ~$3.83 million.
• Adopted FY2027 consolidated fee schedule with various fee changes.
• Approved $108,000 transfer from Pressurized Irrigation Fund to General Fund.
• Approved compensation increases for Mayor (50% to $18,900) and city officers (4-5.5%).
• Adopted revised property tax impact schedule reflecting proposed library tax increase.
• Adopted FY2026-2027 certified tax rate of 0.000775, including library rate.
• Approved FY2026-2027 interim budget with $32.6M revenue and $31.9M expenditures.
• Approved Highland Mains signage changes; deferred fence requirement; continued dog park request.

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to discuss the budget with Finance Director David Mortensen, review applications for a board vacancy, and consider the Collection Development policy. The board will also approve the April meeting minutes and receive a director's report. No action items are scheduled.

• Approval of April 2026 meeting minutes
• Budget review with Finance Director David Mortensen
• Discussion of Library Board vacancy applications
• Consideration of Collection Development policy

Arts Council

The regularly scheduled Highland Arts Council meeting for June 3, 2026, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions were held.

City Council

The City Council will hold four public hearings on Development Code amendments covering setbacks for covered patios/decks, Highland Mains signage, business use approval, and Planning Commission requirements. The Council will also consider a $27,000 budget adjustment for the Twin Bridges entrance bridge, dissolve the Open Space Special Service District, update the Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, and reaffirm firework restrictions. A discussion on the draft interim budget for FY 2026-2027 is scheduled.

• Public hearing to amend Development Code for setbacks on attached decks and covered patios
• Public hearing to amend Highland Mains development agreement regarding signage
• Public hearing to amend process for approving new business uses within zones
• Public hearing to amend Planning Commission regulations to conform to state law
• Consider approving up to $27,000 to fund shortfall for Twin Bridges entrance bridge on Beacon Hills Drive

The City Council approved several ordinances, including changes to deck and patio setbacks, new business use approval processes, and Planning Commission requirements. They also approved funding for the Twin Bridges entrance restoration and the annual fireworks restrictions. In response to resident complaints about baseballs clearing the fence, the Council reached consensus to ban adult leagues from the Highland Family Park field and cancel existing reservations from the group involved in the Memorial Day incident.

• Adopted ordinance amending setbacks for decks and covered patios (4-1)
• Continued Highland Mains signage development agreement amendment for 2 weeks (3-2)
• Adopted ordinance amending process for approving new business uses (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Planning Commission requirements, including removal for missing 3 consecutive meetings (5-0)
• Approved up to $27,000 from General Fund for Twin Bridges entrance restoration (5-0)
• Approved resolution restricting fireworks and open fires (5-0)
• Reached consensus to ban adult baseball leagues at Highland Family Park and cancel existing reservations from the Memorial Day group

Library Board

The regularly scheduled Library Board meeting for May 28, 2026, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review architecture for an office building at Highland Mains. The body will also hold public hearings regarding signage agreements, business use permitting processes, and Planning Commission requirements to align with state law.

• Architecture approval for Highland Mains office building in the CR Zone
• Public hearing on Highland Mains signage development agreement amendment
• Public hearing on amendments to the process for approving new business use
• Public hearing on Planning Commission requirement amendments to conform to state law

The Planning Commission approved the architecture and design for the Lot 3 Highland Mains office building, allowing a deviation from the original development agreement. They also recommended approval of a development agreement amendment for signage, with modifications including shorter signs and a stone base, and recommended two code updates to align with state law. All votes were unanimous except for the signage item, where Chair Howden recused himself.

• Approved Lot 3 Highland Mains office building architecture and design (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Highland Mains signage amendment with modifications: 3 signs (1 on Alpine Hwy, 2 on SR-92), 15 ft height, 3 ft stone base (6-0, Howden recused)
• Recommended adoption of amendments to new business use approval process (7-0)
• Recommended adoption of amendments to Planning Commission requirements (7-0)
• Approved April 28, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Highland City Council will hold a regular session on May 19, 2026, with action items including bid awards for the 2026 Road Maintenance Package and a $58,080 culinary tank lid project, a grant partnership with Central Utah Water Conservancy District, and renewal of the Waste Management contract. Work sessions will discuss detached accessory dwelling unit regulations and future pressurized irrigation rates.

• Bid award for 2026 Road Maintenance Package (infrastructure spending)
• Project award to Baker Construction for culinary tank lids at $58,080 including 10% contingency
• Memorandum of Agreement with Central Utah Water Conservancy District for Yoppify communications platform grant
• Bid award for 10400 North Sidewalk Project
• One-year renewal of Solid Waste Services Agreement with Waste Management; Cooperative Agreement with Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands for wildfire response costs

The City Council approved four construction contracts: the 2026 Road Maintenance Package ($961,868.49 to Geneva Rock and up to $604,473.86 to Holbrook Asphalt), the culinary tank lid project ($58,080 to Baker Construction), and the 10400 North sidewalk project ($389,122.25 to Black Forest Paving). The Council also renewed the Waste Management solid waste agreement for one year, approved a wildfire cooperative agreement with the state, and entered a cost-sharing MOA with the Central Utah Water Conservancy District for the Yoppify communications platform. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved 2026 Road Maintenance Package: Geneva Rock $961,868.49, Holbrook Asphalt up to $604,473.86 (5-0)
• Awarded culinary tank lid project to Baker Construction up to $58,080 (5-0)
• Approved MOA with Central Utah Water Conservancy District for Yoppify platform (5-0)
• Awarded 10400 North sidewalk project to Black Forest Paving $389,122.25 (5-0)
• Renewed Waste Management solid waste agreement for one year (5-0)
• Approved wildfire cooperative agreement with Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands (5-0)
• Consensus to forgo fireman's spray at 2026 Highland Fling
• Consensus to set Highland Fling vendor fees at $25 for local, $50 for non-local vendors

Historical Society

The Highland Historical Society will discuss new board members, updates on the Highland Arts and Heritage Campus, and partnerships with the Arts Council, Library, and Alpine. Responsibilities for the Highland Fling event, including parade, display, gathering, and activities, will be outlined. The formation of several subcommittees and teams—such as Early Highland Families, Documentation, Genealogical Research, Museum, Memory Preservation, Outreach, Website, and Funding—is also on the agenda. These are discussion items only; no decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Highland Arts and Heritage Campus updates
• Partnerships with Arts Council, Library, and Alpine
• Highland Fling responsibilities (parade, display, gathering, activities)
• Formation of committees: Early Highland Families, Documentation, Genealogical Research, Museum, Memory Preservation, Outreach, Website, Funding
• Bylaws and 501(c)(3) documents review

Arts Council

The Highland Arts Council will meet to approve April meeting minutes and review the budget and bank account. The body will discuss upcoming season events and receive reports from various arts directors.

• Review of budget and bank account
• Planning for upcoming season events
• Director reports for Sew N Sews
• Director reports for Highland Choral Arts
• Director reports for Highland Children’s Choir

City Council

The Highland City Council will consider multiple resolutions for Truth in Taxation, signaling a proposed property tax increase of $171,600 (53.18%) to fund library operations. Public hearings are scheduled on amendments to allow detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and to treat attached decks and covered patios as accessory structures. Other actions include raising cemetery plot fees and awarding bids for the 2026 trails maintenance package and streets impact fee plan update.

• Truth in Taxation resolutions proposing $171,600 property tax increase (53.18%) for library operations, with public hearing set for August 11, 2026
• Public hearing on Development Code amendment to allow detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
• Public hearing on Development Code amendment for setbacks on covered patios and decks
• Resolution to raise cemetery plot fees, plot buyback fees, and plot transfer fees
• Bid award for 2026 trails maintenance package

The Highland City Council voted 5-0 to adopt a series of resolutions initiating a proposed property tax increase for the library, which would raise approximately $171,600 annually (a 53.18% increase in the library's dedicated tax rate). The Council also approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 tentative budget, which includes the proposed library tax increase, with Council Member Liz Rice abstaining. The tax increase is not final; a public hearing is scheduled for August 11, 2026.

• Adopted resolution stating intent to increase library property tax revenue and set Truth in Taxation hearing for Aug 11, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution stating intent to adopt tax rate higher than certified rate, with open house May 13, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted property tax impact schedule for proposed library tax increase (5-0)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 tentative budget, including proposed library tax increase (4-0, Rice abstained)
• Adopted resolution acknowledging compliance with Truth in Taxation requirements (5-0)
• Continued patio/deck setback ordinance to June 2, 2026 meeting (4-1)
• Continued detached ADU ordinance discussion to a later date (5-0)
• Approved cemetery fee increases (4-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Highland City FY 2026-2027 Budget. The meeting may also include a closed session as permitted by Utah Code Annotated §52-4-205.

• Discussion of Highland City FY 2026-2027 Budget

The Highland City Council discussed the FY2026-2027 budget, reaching consensus on a $171,600 property tax increase for the library (Option 1, with Council Member Rice dissenting) and supporting the transition of the community events coordinator from part-time to full-time, a $47,000 increase. The council also directed staff to continue researching traffic monitoring software and GPS tracking for equipment, and to retain $30,000 for a study on the potential impact of Texas Instruments' proposed well on the city's water system. No formal votes were taken on these budget items during the work session; the only formal action was a unanimous vote to recess into a closed meeting to discuss an individual's character and professional competence.

• Consensus to include $171,600 library property tax increase (Option 1), with Council Member Rice dissenting
• Consensus to transition community events coordinator from part-time to full-time, adding $47,000 to budget
• Directed staff to pursue $30,000 traffic monitoring software budget, with research into pedestrian monitoring
• Retained $5,000 for GPS pilot program on snowplows; air tags to remain on existing equipment
• Retained $30,000 for Texas Instruments well impact study
• Removed $74,000 double-counted sewer improvement initiative from storm sewer fund
• Adjusted Highland Fling revenue projection from $40,000 to $20,000 and expenses from $80,000 to $60,000
• Unanimously voted 5-0 to recess into closed meeting to discuss character, professional competence, or physical/mental health of an individual

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider updates to the Development Code. These include proposals to allow detached accessory dwelling units and changes to how decks and covered patios are treated as accessory buildings.

• Public hearing on Detached ADU Ordinance Development Code Update
• Public hearing on Setbacks for Covered Patios and Decks Development Code Update
• Postponed public hearing regarding Midtown National Group, Highland Mains Sign Amendment

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt a detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) ordinance, incorporating changes such as requiring DADU setbacks to match the main dwelling, limiting living space to 1,500 sq ft on lots one acre or larger and 1,250 sq ft on smaller lots, and requiring one or two parking spaces depending on size. The commission also voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt Option 2 for covered patio and deck setbacks, allowing them to be treated as accessory structures if they are 66% open on all sides except against the home, but only for the main level. The Highland Mains sign amendment was postponed.

• Recommended DADU ordinance to City Council (6-0)
• Recommended Option 2 for deck/patio setbacks, main level only (6-0)
• Postponed Highland Mains sign amendment
• Approved March 31, 2026 meeting minutes as edited