Spring Lake meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Spring Lake council, planning commission take up first zoning map

Spring Lake's Town Council and Planning Commission met on Aug. 13 to consider the town's first official zoning map and related land-use rules. The meetings were on the agenda, and minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are reported. The proposed map would designate most property as Residential Cluster or Agricultural Residential, with a limited area for light industrial use.

Zoning map and building permit ordinances

The Town Council's agenda included Ordinance 26-09, which would adopt an official zoning map, and Ordinance 26-10, which would adopt building permit and rezoning application documents. The council also considered Resolution 26-18, which would authorize the town to administer land use and development. Discussions were scheduled on fraud risk assessment policy updates and building permit applications and procedures.

Planning Commission recommendations

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered three resolutions: Resolution 26-15 recommending adoption of the official zoning map, Resolution 26-16 recommending adoption of building permit and rezoning application documents, and Resolution 26-17 recommending authorization to administer land use and development. The commission's agenda also included a possible closed meeting for property, litigation, personnel, or security matters.

Public hearing on the zoning map

A separate public hearing was held at 6 p.m. at 3744 W 12240 S, Spring Lake, to receive comment on the proposed adoption of the town's initial Official Zoning Map. Spring Lake is a newly incorporated municipality and has not previously adopted a zoning map. Under the proposal, most property would be designated Residential Cluster (RC) at a base density of one unit per 2.5 acres. Parcels in Agricultural Protection Areas would be designated Agricultural Residential (AR) with a five-acre minimum lot size. A limited area would be designated Light Industrial (LI) for low-impact manufacturing and similar uses.

All three meetings were listed as agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. No votes or decisions have been reported.

Coming up

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Sept. 2 to consider rezoning Parcel 30:084:0019 from Residential Cluster to Commercial. The commission may make a recommendation to the Town Council, which will make the final decision. The meeting will be held at 3744 West 12240 South, Spring Lake, UT 84651. Written comments can be sent to recorder@springlakeutah.gov or mayor@springlakeutah.gov before the meeting.

Spring Lake General Plan, Zoning Overhaul Headline Busy July; Outcomes Pending as Minutes Unpublished

Spring Lake residents saw a packed stretch of government activity in mid-July, with the Planning Commission and Town Council both scheduled to weigh in on a major update to the Town's General Plan. However, minutes from those meetings have not yet been published, so it is not yet possible to confirm what was decided.

General Plan Update at Center of July 20 and July 22 Meetings

The Spring Lake Planning Commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on July 20, 2026, to consider recommending adoption of the Town's updated General Plan, identified as Revision 2.0. The proposed plan included adding an annexation plan, a light industrial zone, and revisions to the Future Land Use Map. Commissioners were also set to consider Resolution No. 26-12, which would recommend adoption of the General Plan to the Town Council.

Two days later, on July 22, 2026, the Town Council was scheduled to discuss and potentially adopt Resolution No. 26-13, which would formally adopt the General Plan. The council agenda also listed approval of minutes from the May 20, 2026, and June 3, 2026, meetings.

Because minutes for both the July 20 Planning Commission meeting and the July 22 Town Council meeting have not yet been published, the outcomes — including whether the General Plan was recommended or adopted, and any vote tallies — are not available in the record.

Work Sessions on Internal Policies

The July 22 Town Council agenda included several work sessions on town operations:

• A review of assignments for fraud risk assessment policies, covering conflict of interest, procurement, and ethical behavior.
• A review of the application process for building permits.
• A session to create a business license process.

The July 20 Planning Commission agenda included a work session discussion on land use ordinances and a possible closed meeting for property, litigation, or personnel matters.

Again, no minutes are available, so it is not confirmed what action, if any, was taken on these items.

UDOT Report on Payson/Santaquin I-15 Project

The July 22 Town Council agenda listed a report from UDOT on the Payson/Santaquin I-15 project. No details on the content of that report are available, as minutes have not been published.

Coming Up: Public Hearing on New Zoning, Building, and Public Works Codes

The Spring Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM at 3744 West 12240 South, Spring Lake, to receive public comment on proposed adoption of Titles 7, 9, and 10 of the municipal code. These titles would establish:

• **Title 7 (Public Works):** Regulations for roads, rights-of-way, drainage, utilities, and permits.
• **Title 9 (Building Regulations):** Adoption of state building codes, permits, and inspections.
• **Title 10 (Land Use and Development):** Initial comprehensive zoning, including designations, permitted uses, subdivisions, and nonconforming uses.

After the hearing, the Commission may recommend adoption of these titles to the Town Council. Written comments may be submitted to recorder@springlakeutah.gov or mayor@springlakeutah.gov.

This hearing represents the next step in what appears to be a broader effort to update Spring Lake's land use and development framework. Residents who want to weigh in on how the town regulates building, zoning, and infrastructure should plan to attend or submit comments in advance.