Emigration Canyon public meetings in 2025

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council will hold a public hearing to discuss possible adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. This includes potential changes to compensation for elective officers.

• Public hearing regarding Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
• Discussion of possible changes to compensation for elective officers

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt Ordinance 2025-O-19. This ordinance concerns the budgeting of a bonus for Mayor Smolka.

• Ordinance 2025-O-19: An ordinance budgeting bonus to Mayor Smolka

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council will hold a public hearing and discuss potential adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The body will also consider hiring Avenue Consultants for a road improvement project and enact new policies regarding data privacy and surplus property.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-O-17 regarding Fiscal Year 2026 Budget adjustments
• Potential approval to hire Avenue Consultants for the Emigration Canyon Road Improvement Project
• Presentation on road improvements from 5655 to 9698 Emigration Canyon Road
• Ordinance 2025-O-18 to enact a Data Privacy Policy
• Resolution R2025-14 to adopt a Surplus Property Policy

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council is meeting to discuss Ordinance 2025-O-17. This ordinance proposes setting the compensation for the Mayor and Council members.

• Ordinance 2025-O-17: An Ordinance Setting the Compensation of the Mayor and Council Members

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council is meeting to discuss Ordinance 2025-O-18. This ordinance proposes the establishment of a city data privacy program and the designation of records officers.

• Ordinance 2025-O-18: Establishment of the City of Emigration Canyon Data Privacy Program
• Designation of Chief Administrative and Authorized Records Officer
• Requirement for officer and employee privacy training records
• Preparation of a website data privacy notice
• Endorsement of the State of Utah's data privacy policy

Emigration Canyon Planning Commission

The Emigration Canyon Planning Commission will decide on a three-lot subdivision application and vote on ordinances to repeal and replace multiple zoning and administrative chapters. The meeting also includes approval of past meeting minutes and discussion of the 2026 schedule.

• SUB2025-001345: Vote on three-lot subdivision at 1128-1162 North Pinecrest Canyon Road (1.68 acres, FR-1 zone)
• OAM2025-001464: Consideration of ordinance repealing C-V and C-2 Commercial Zones
• OAM2025-001465: Public hearing and vote on ordinance overhauling planning commission and zoning chapters (Chapters 19.05, 19.06, 19.60, 19.62, 19.84, 19.90, 19.92)
• Approval of October 9 and November 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 Planning Commission meeting schedule

Emigration Canyon Council

The Board of Canvassers for the City of Emigration Canyon met to review the results of the November 4, 2025 General Election. The board accepted and approved the election report via Resolution R2025-13.

• Approval of Resolution R2025-13 regarding election results
• Election of David Brems as Mayor
• Election of Robert Pinon as Council Member At-Large

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council will meet as the Board of Canvassers to certify the tabulation of votes from the November 4, 2025 municipal general election provided by Salt Lake County. The council will review the returns and adopt Resolution R2025-13 accepting the official results.

• Canvass of 2025 Municipal General Election Votes
• Resolution R2025-13 to accept and approve election returns

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council will meet at 7:00 PM on November 17, 2025, at the Emigration Canyon Fire Station to discuss routine business, updates from local agencies, and a public hearing on an agricultural protection area application. The meeting includes presentations, stakeholder reports, and council discussions on various resolutions and policy updates.

• Public hearing on Application for an Agricultural Protection Area (Applicant - Ryan Leick)
• Resolution R2025-12, Designating Ambulance Service as Required by SB 215
• Resolution R2025-14, Adopting a Surplus Property Policy
• Amendment to Legal Contract to include services from a Legal Assistant and an Associate, and address AI use
• Quarterly Financial Report presentation by Daniel Hoffman, Senior Accountant

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council will hold a public hearing during its November 17, 2025 meeting to review a proposal to create an agricultural protection area. The hearing will also consider recommendations from the Salt Lake County Advisory Committee and Emigration Canyon Planning Commission, as well as any requests for modifications or objections to the proposal.

• Public hearing on agricultural protection area proposal at Emigration Canyon Fire Station, 5025 E. Emigration Canyon Road
• Review of recommendations from Salt Lake County Advisory Committee and Emigration Canyon Planning Commission
• Opportunity for public comment on the proposal and any objections

Emigration Canyon Planning Commission

The Emigration Canyon Planning Commission will decide on a three-lot subdivision application and vote on sweeping changes to local zoning and administrative codes. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public hearing on updated land-use processes.

• SUB2025-001345: Three-lot subdivision proposed by Evan Glassman at 1128-1162 North Pinecrest Canyon Road (1.68 acres, FR-1 zone)
• OAM2025-001464: Consideration of ordinance repealing C-V and C-2 commercial zone chapters
• OAM2025-001465: Public hearing on ordinance replacing multiple zoning and administrative chapters with consolidated chapters 19.12, 19.14, and 19.16
• Approval of September 24 and October 9, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council is meeting to discuss Ordinance 2025-O-16. This ordinance proposes the adoption of Title 3 Chapter 14, the Municipal Telecommunications License Tax Code.

• Ordinance 2025-O-16: Adopting Title 3 Chapter 14, Municipal Telecommunications License Tax Code

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council will meet at 7:00 PM on October 28, 2025, at the Emigration Canyon Fire Station to review stakeholder reports, project updates, and discuss potential decisions on the 2025 council date schedule, wildland-urban interface modifications, and telecom tax enactment. No public hearings or consent agenda items are listed.

• Piloting a Community Clean-up Program
• Discussion and Potential Decisions Regarding 2025 Council Date Schedule
• Discussion and Potential Action Regarding HB 48 Wildland Urban Interface Modifications
• Discussion and Potential Action Regarding Telecom and MET Tax Enactment
• City Design Standards and Design Guidelines

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council will vote on Ordinance 2025-O-15, which proposes adopting Title 3 Chapter 13, the Municipal Energy Use Tax Code. The meeting is held at 5025 E Emigration Canyon Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84108.

• Ordinance 2025-O-15: Adopting Title 3 Chapter 13, Municipal Energy Use Tax Code

Emigration Canyon Planning Commission

The Emigration Canyon Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several proposed ordinances regarding site development standards and land use procedures. The body will also review a request for an Agricultural Protection Area and consider updates to Forestry Zones.

• Request by Ryan Leick for an Agricultural Protection Area at 1475 North Pinecrest Canyon Road
• Proposed ordinance adopting Chapter 19.46, Site Development Standards
• Proposed ordinance replacing chapters on Planning Commission, Land Use Hearing Officer, Zones, and Rezoning with new administrative and process chapters
• Proposed ordinance replacing multiple Forestry and Recreation Zones (FR-0.5 through FR-100) with Chapter 19.24, Forestry Zones

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on canceling the mayoral race for the 2025 Municipal General Election. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Unified Fire Authority Station 119.

• Resolution R2025-10: Canceling the Mayoral Race in the 2025 Municipal General Election
• Meeting location: Unified Fire Authority Station 119, 5025 East Emigration Canyon Road
• Meeting time: Monday, September 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• No electronic participation will be available for the general public

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council is meeting to address the cancellation of the mayoral race for the 2025 Municipal General Election. This action is detailed in Resolution R2025-10.

• Resolution R2025-10: A Resolution Canceling the Mayoral Race in the 2025 Municipal General Election

Emigration Canyon Planning Commission

The Emigration Canyon Planning Commission will hold public hearings and a business meeting to consider three ordinances that propose significant updates to the zoning code and administrative procedures. The body will also approve previous meeting minutes and address any other business items.

• Consideration of ordinance repealing multiple forestry and recreation zones (FR-0.5 to FR-100) and replacing with new Chapter 19.24, Forestry Zones
• Consideration of ordinance repealing commercial zones (C-V and C-2) and replacing with new Chapter 19.32, Commercial Zones
• Consideration of ordinance consolidating administrative bodies, zoning maps, and land use processes into new chapters

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed municipal energy tax, an ordinance to amend wildland urban interface regulations, and a resolution to cancel the upcoming mayoral race. The meeting will also include updates on water conservation and discussions on semi-truck traffic.

• Public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 2025-O-12 (Municipal Energy Tax)
• Discussion on canceling the Emigration Canyon Mayoral Race (Resolution R2025-09)
• Discussion on amending Wildland Urban Interface Regulations (Ordinance 2025-O-13)
• Discussion on banning semi trucks driving through the canyon
• Discussion on adopting a Municipal Telecommunications License Tax (Ordinance 2025-O-14)

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council is meeting to discuss Ordinance 2025-O-13. This ordinance proposes designating the entirety of Emigration Canyon as a Wildland Urban Interface Area and correcting a scrivener's error in the code.

• Ordinance 2025-O-13: Amending Title 9, Chapter 90, Section 025 to correct a scrivener's error and designate all of Emigration Canyon in the Wildland Urban Interface Area

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council will hold a public hearing during its September 23, 2025 meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance to enact a Municipal Energy Tax. The hearing will take place at the Emigration Canyon Fire Station, 5025 E. Emigration Canyon Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, at 7:00 pm MST. Residents may attend and speak on the proposed tax.

• Public hearing on proposed Municipal Energy Tax ordinance
• Hearing location: Emigration Canyon Fire Station, 5025 E. Emigration Canyon Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
• Meeting time: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 7:00 pm MST
• ADA accommodations available with three working days' notice
• Notice posted September 22, 2025

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council is scheduled to adopt Ordinance 2025-O-12, which establishes a Municipal Energy Sales and Use Tax (MET Tax). The meeting is set for September 23, 2025, at 7:00 PM at 5025 E Emigration Canyon Road.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2025-O-12: Municipal Energy Sales and Use Tax
• Meeting location: 5025 E Emigration Canyon Road
• Meeting date and time: September 23, 2025, 7:00 PM
• Public hearing on the ordinance
• Notice of special accommodations available upon request

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council will consider Ordinance 2025-O-14, which proposes to adopt Title 3 Chapter 14 establishing a municipal telecommunications license tax and setting the corresponding tax rate. This is a formal legislative action, not a discussion item.

• Ordinance 2025-O-14: Adoption of Title 3 Chapter 14, Municipal Telecommunications License Tax and rate

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council has officially canceled the scheduled workshop meeting for September 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The regular City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. will proceed as planned at UFA Station 119, 5025 E Emigration Canyon Road.

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon Council is meeting to discuss Ordinance 2025-O-08. This ordinance proposes to repeal and replace Title 14 Chapter 56 regarding the regulation of special events within the canyon.

• Ordinance 2025-O-08: Repealing and replacing Title 14 Chapter 56 'Special Events'

Emigration Canyon Council

The Emigration Canyon City Council is processing an application from Ryan Leick to create an Agricultural Protection Area. The council will hold a public hearing on November 17, 2025, to review the proposal and recommendations from the Planning Commission and Salt Lake County Advisory Committee.

• Proposed Agricultural Protection Area for 40 acres at 1475 N. Pinecrest Canyon Road
• Public hearing scheduled for November 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
• Planning Commission review meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.
• Application file OAM2025-001470 submitted by Ryan Leick

Emigration Canyon Planning Commission

The Emigration Canyon Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four ordinances that rewrite most of the existing zoning code and adopt new site development standards. The body will also approve minutes from prior meetings and allow for other business items.

• Consider repealing and replacing Forestry and Recreation Zones (OAM2025-001463)
• Consider repealing Commercial Zones C-V and C-2 and replacing with new Commercial Zones (OAM2025-001464)
• Consider repealing multiple chapters on administrative bodies, zones, maps, conditional uses, and amendments and replacing with new chapters (OAM2025-001465)
• Consider adopting new Chapter 19.46, Site Development Standards (OAM2025-001466)
• Approve May 8 and July 10, 2025 meeting minutes

Emigration Canyon Planning Commission

The Emigration Canyon Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss several ordinances affecting land use permits and zoning. The commission will also discuss an action plan for the adoption of Title 19.

• Ordinance OAM2025-001430 to eliminate agricultural exemptions for building and land use permits
• Ordinance OAM2025-001433 to repeal Zoning Ordinance Chapters 19.08, 19.44, 19.56, and 19.86
• Ordinance OAM2025-001434 to repeal and replace Chapter 19.02 (General Provisions and Administration)
• Ordinance OAM2025-001435 to repeal and replace Chapter 19.88 (Nonconforming Uses and Noncomplying Structures)

Emigration Canyon Planning Commission

The Emigration Canyon Planning Commission will discuss updates to Title 19 and a request for a front yard fence. The body will also vote on approving meeting minutes from March, April, and May 2025.

• Fence request for 5798 East Emigration Canyon Road that exceeds ordinance limits
• Discussion on Title 19 updates including fencing, tree and vegetation protection, wildlife habitat protection, and traffic studies

Emigration Canyon Planning Commission

The Emigration Canyon Planning Commission will meet to discuss the timeline and adoption of Title 19 updates for 2025. The commission will also review meeting minutes from March, April, and May.

• Discussion on Title 19 updates including fencing, tree and vegetation protection, wildlife habitat protection, and traffic studies

Emigration Canyon Planning Commission

The Emigration Canyon Planning Commission will hold public hearings on an ordinance adopting Engineering Standard Drawings and Specifications (including AASHTO, MUTCD, APWA standards) and a resolution amending the land use fee schedule. The business meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and continued discussion on Title 19 updates regarding fencing, tree/vegetation protection, wildlife habitat, and traffic studies.

• Public hearing on ordinance adopting Engineering Standard Drawings and Specifications (OAM2025-001372)
• Public hearing on resolution amending land use fee schedule (OAM2025-001375)
• Approval of March 13 and April 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Continued discussion on Title 19 updates (fencing, tree/vegetation protection, wildlife habitat, traffic studies)

Emigration Canyon Planning Commission

The Emigration Canyon Planning Commission will meet to discuss updates to the Municipal Code Project. The session focuses on reviewing development standards for site access and fencing.

• Review of Municipal Code Update Project regarding Fencing and Site Access development standards
• Approval of March 13, 2025 meeting minutes

Emigration Canyon Planning Commission

The Emigration Canyon Planning Commission will discuss development standards regarding ecological protections as part of Code Update Projects. Fire Chief Shawn Lewis Peterson of Unified Fire will attend to discuss Fire Code Standards.

• Discussion on ecological protections and development standards
• Discussion on Fire Code Standards with Fire Chief Shawn Lewis Peterson
• Vote to approve February 13, 2025 meeting minutes

Emigration Canyon Planning Commission

The Emigration Canyon Planning Commission will hold a business meeting to approve minutes from January 9, 2025, and continue discussing the Title 19 Code Update. The discussion will focus on ecological protections and the Design Standards Checklist. No final decisions are expected on the code update at this meeting.

• Discussion of Title 19 Code Update with focus on ecological protections
• Discussion of Design Standards Checklist as part of the code update
• Approval of January 9, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Other business items as needed

Emigration Canyon Planning Commission

The Emigration Canyon Planning Commission will elect a chair and vice chair for 2025, approve previous meeting minutes, and continue discussing the Title 19 Code Update project. The discussion will focus on the Foothill and Canyons Overlay Zone and Site Development Standards, including the bonding process and the distinction between private access roads and driveways. Additional business items may be addressed as needed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Continued discussion of Title 19 Code Update project
• Review of Foothill and Canyons Overlay Zone and Site Development Standards
• Distinguishing between private access roads and driveways

Emigration Canyon Planning Commission

This agenda is purely procedural. It announces the Emigration Canyon Planning Commission's regular meeting dates for 2025 (second Thursday each month at 8:30 AM at the Fire Station). No substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting schedule for 2025: second Thursday of each month, January through December, at Emigration Canyon Fire Station 119, 5025 Emigration Canyon Road