Proposed Project Overview
This request clarifies which daily limit of water use applies to categories of land uses with some exceptions. Currently, City Code limits the daily water use for commercial and industrial land uses to 200,000 gallons per day. This code amendment expands that to include all non-residential land uses, with some exceptions.
The existing code allows exceptions to the 200,000 gallons for agricultural, residential, and institutional uses. The proposal changes the exceptions to clarify which institutional land uses are exempt and specifies that schools, government owned or operated facilities that provide social services, places of worship, and hospitals.
On March 24, 2026 the City Council adopted temporary land use regulations that include theses changes. These regulations are in place for 180 days from March 24, 2026. During the 180 days no land use application can be approved that does not comply with the temporary regulations. The intent of this proposal is to make the temporary regulations permanent. To do so, the City Council must act prior to the 180 day period expiring.
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What is the Role of the Planning Staff in this Process?
Planning Staff processes the application seeks input from the community and makes a formal recommendation to the Planning Commission.
Next Steps
Notice of this application has been sent to all registered recognized organizations in the city. Please contact the chair(s) of these organizations to determine whether a community council will review this petition and when and how that meeting will occur.
Public Comment Period: April 2 – May 17, 2026
If you are interested in submitting a written comment, please contact the staff planner listed on this page.
During and following this comment period, the Planning Division will evaluate the proposal against the applicable standards, taking into consideration public comments as they relate to the standards, and develop a recommendation for the Planning Commission.
Public Hearings & Final Decisions
The Planning Commission will then hold a public hearing for additional public comments and make the final decision on the matter.
Petition Details
Project Location:
Citywide
Application Type:
Zoning Text Amendment
Petition Number:
PLNPCM2026-00274
Submit a Comment
To submit a comment or question contact the staff planner via email or leave a voicemail. Responses will be provided within one week after the comment period closes.
Comment Period:
April 2 – May 17, 2026
Contact Info:
Nick Norris, Planning Director
[email protected]
(801) 535-6173
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