Fort Union Residential Rezoning
Summary
A massive 30-acre development is coming to Cottonwood Heights, and it’s set to shake up the neighborhood's vibe. If you’re worried about how this will change local traffic or the look of your area, you should definitely tune into the next city council meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The financial impact is currently unknown as the specific nature of the development standard changes has not been detailed.
Property owners and developers in the CR zone may benefit from updated or clarified development standards.
Existing residents who prefer the current single-family zoning.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Planning Commission (Business) — September 2, 2026
The city is considering changing the rules for how commercial properties are developed in the Regional Commercial zone. This could impact the look, feel, and density of future commercial projects in those areas.
Planning Commission Work Session — 2026-05-06
Current rules make it hard to build guest houses because you can't have a separate power or gas meter. This change would make it easier for homeowners to build ADUs on large lots.
Planning Commission Business Meeting — 2026-04-01
The commission is worried that a new store might actually be a smoke shop, which is restricted near schools. They are adding extra rules to ensure it stays a regular convenience store.
Planning Commission Business Meeting — 2026-03-04
A new therapy center is being proposed for Fort Union, which would provide specialized services for children in the community.
PC Business Meeting (Audio Recording) — May 7, 2025
A developer is asking to rezone land on Fort Union to allow for multi-family homes, despite previous community opposition.
Planning Commission Business Session: 3rd Wed. 6pm — January 22, 2025
The city is debating how to regulate "live-work" units since the current code lacks specific definitions for square footage or commercial usage.
Planning Commission Work Session: 3rd Wed. 5pm — January 22, 2025
The city lacks a clear definition for 'live-work' units, leading to concerns that developers are using the label to build high-density residential projects in commercial zones without providing true commercial utility.
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