West Jordan meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

West Jordan City Council to vote on property tax increase, FY2027 budget Aug. 25

The West Jordan City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed property tax increase and the fiscal year 2027 budget at its Aug. 25 meeting. The proposal would add $500,418 in annual property tax revenue, a 2.21% increase over last year's budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth. For a home valued at $562,000, the increase would be $8.65 per year; for a business of the same value, $15.74 per year. The council also held a Truth in Taxation hearing on Aug. 11, but minutes have not yet been published, so no decision has been recorded.

Recent meetings (Aug. 11–18)

City Council (Aug. 11)

The council held a Truth in Taxation hearing on the amended property tax impact schedule for FY2027 and received public comment on adopting the annual budget. No minutes are available yet.

Fairway Estates Special Service Recreation District (Aug. 11)

The district held a Truth in Taxation hearing on a proposed 9.9% increase in property tax revenue. If approved, annual taxes would rise by $23.63 for a $537,000 residence (from $238.94 to $262.57) and by $42.96 for a $537,000 business (from $434.43 to $477.39). The district also held a separate hearing on its amended tax impact schedule and FY2027 budget.

Zoning Administrator (Aug. 17)

The administrator held a public hearing on two conditional use permit applications: a personal care services permit for Cparra Studio at 8823 South Redwood Rd. Unit B & C (P-O zone), and an outdoor storage permit for Enbridge Gas Lay Down Yard at 8577 South Old Bingham Highway (M-1 zone). Final action was scheduled for the same day.

Planning Commission (Aug. 18)

The commission held public hearings on three land-use items: an amended subdivision for 5 lots and a private lane on 1.46 acres at 8180 South Old Bingham Highway (R-1-8C zone); a conditional use permit for vehicle repair at Master Auto Tech, 1608 West 7800 South (CC-F zone); and a preliminary site plan for Enclave townhomes at 3222 West 8750 South (Planned Community zone). The commission also held a work session earlier that day with no action items listed.

Upcoming meetings

City Council (Aug. 25, 7:10 p.m., City Hall)

The council will hold public hearings on two fee waivers: $3,365 for the Bradley Taylor Police Memorial K9 Trial 2026 (Resolution 26-038) and $935 for the 2026 Comunidad Salvadoreña Event (Resolution 26-039). It will then consider Ordinance 26-38 setting the 2026 property tax rate and Ordinance 26-39 adopting the FY2027 final budget. A consent item, Resolution 26-040, would approve the sale of seized firearms from the police evidence facility, with proceeds going to the General Fund. A possible closed session for litigation, real property, or security matters is also on the agenda.

City Council Committee of the Whole (Aug. 25, work session)

The committee will discuss, but not act on, a revised concept plan for Sundial Townhomes (West Ridge Academy), a 176-unit townhome development at Lewiston Place, solid waste collection service levels, proposed amendments to campaign contribution disclosure rules, and a proposed e-bike code.

Fairway Estates Special Service Recreation District (Aug. 25)

The board will consider two resolutions: setting the 2026 property tax rate (Resolution 027) and adopting the FY2027 annual budget (Resolution 028). It will also approve minutes from June 23 and Aug. 11 meetings.

Zoning Administrator (Aug. 31, 10 a.m., at City Hall)

A public hearing will be held on an administrative conditional use permit for outdoor storage at the Salt Lake County Salt Shed, 6332 and 6404 South Airport Road (M-1 zone). Applicant: Wall Consultant Group/Joshua Black. Comments can be submitted by phone or email.

Planning Commission (Sept. 1, 6 p.m., at City Hall)

Public hearings will be held on a preliminary site plan for Oquirrh West Grocery at 6980 W Pointe Cedar Ln (10.28 acres, P-C zone) and a conditional use permit for a used car dealership at OBO Auto Sales, 1346 W 7800 S & 1352 W 7800 S (C-G zone).

Coming up

• **Aug. 25** – City Council (budget and tax rate vote) and Committee of the Whole work session
• **Aug. 25** – Fairway Estates Recreation District board meeting
• **Aug. 31** – Zoning Administrator public hearing on Salt Shed outdoor storage
• **Sept. 1** – Planning Commission public hearing on grocery store and used car lot

West Jordan roundup: City faces two property tax hearings Aug. 11; recent meetings lacked published minutes

West Jordan residents have two property tax increase hearings coming up on August 11, 2026 — one from the City Council and one from the Fairway Estates Special Service Recreation District. Most recent city meetings from the past two weeks were agenda-only with minutes not yet published, so outcomes of those items are not yet part of the public record.

Recent meetings: agendas posted, minutes pending

All recent meetings listed below have agendas available but no published minutes, meaning no confirmed decisions, votes, or outcomes can be reported from them.

July 20 — City Council (emergency meeting): Scheduled to consider Resolution No. 26-036 regarding fireworks restrictions for July 24, following public input.

July 21 — Planning Commission (work session): Procedural session with no listed action items.

July 21 — Planning Commission (public hearings): Scheduled public hearings on a conditional use permit for used motor vehicle sales and service at 1390 West 9000 South (Immaculate Used Cars), a conditional use permit for outside storage at 4343 West 7800 South (Complete Machine), a major subdivision for 12 lots on approximately 2.70 acres at 8399 South Dunlop Drive (Lumina), and three city-wide text amendments to land use regulations covering powers of authorities, improvement standards, and subdivision rules.

July 28 — City Council: Multiple public hearings and business items were scheduled, including Ordinance No. 26-37 amending landscaping requirements in Title 13, Resolution No. 26-037 requesting a fee waiver of $1,071.80 for the 2026 Jordan School District Fall Family Fair, a preliminary development plan and rezone to CC-R zone for Sugar Factory on the Creek Townhomes on 1.78 acres at 1790 West Sugar Factory Road, Ordinance No. 26-40 reorganizing firework sales licensing requirements, and Ordinance No. 26-41 amending temporary merchant regulations. A consent item included a transport franchise agreement with Emery Telecommunications & Video, Inc.

July 28 — City Council Committee of the Whole (work session): Discussion items included the Harper Master Planned Community and Oneleven Phase 2 rezones with master development agreements, the Senna Hills Rezone covering 86.14 acres adding an Interchange Overlay Zone, the 5490 West Barber Estates Rezone from RR-1D to R-1-12 with roadway improvement requirements, and sponsoring a Jackalope Block Party event at Ron Wood Park in August 2027. No final action was scheduled at this work session.

August 2 — Police Department property release: A public notice meeting was scheduled at 8040 South Redwood Road for release of surplus, unclaimed, and found property including backpacks, bicycles, cash, jewelry, and tools. Owners had nine days from posting to prove ownership with receipts or detailed descriptions. The evidence room contact is 801-256-2055.

Coming up

August 4 — Planning Commission: Public hearings on a preliminary site plan for Alta Bank West Jordan at 4606 West 7796 South (Glacier Bank applicant) and a preliminary major subdivision and site plan for Bellamy at 9000 South Jones Ranch Drive (Edge Homes applicant).

August 11 — City Council (property tax hearing): Public hearing on a proposed property tax increase. If approved, the city would receive an additional $500,418 in annual property tax revenue. The proposed increase is $8.65 per year for a $562,000 residence and $15.74 per year for a $562,000 business, representing a 2.21% increase in budgeted property tax revenue above last year excluding eligible new growth. Hearing at 6:00 PM at West Jordan City Hall.

August 11 — Fairway Estates Special Service Recreation District (Truth in Taxation hearing): Proposed 9.9% property tax increase. Annual residence taxes would rise from $238.94 to $262.57 (an increase of $23.63 for a $537,000 residence), and business taxes from $434.43 to $477.39 (an increase of $42.96 for a $537,000 business). Hearing at 7:15 PM at West Jordan City Hall, 8000 S Redwood Road. Virtual participation available at www.westjordan.utah.gov.

Because minutes have not yet been published for the July meetings, residents should check the city's official agenda and minutes portal for confirmed outcomes of those items.