Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Heber City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
12 issues in zoning
North Fields Agricultural Protection MOU
Heber City and Wasatch County partnered to update their MOU, cementing protections to keep the North Fields agricultural and zoned at Ag-20.
Mountain View Commons Phase 5 Plat Amendment
A building in Phase 5 of Mountain View Commons is reducing its unit count from five to four, making for slightly lower density.
Cell Tower Height and Location Standards
The council reviewed proposed zoning code changes to allow taller cell towers up to 80 feet with stricter setbacks to encourage shared infrastructure and improve coverage.
Bush Annexation and Property Code Compliance
The Council approved the Bush Annexation under University Village zoning with strict conditions, requiring a financial bond to ensure the timely removal of stored materials and clean-up of the property.
Airport Setback and Zone Regulations
The advisory board planned to look at changing traffic patterns for Runway 22 at the Heber Valley Airport to help manage aircraft flow and airspace safety.
Atlas Towers Ground Lease and Zone Change at 590 East Center Street
Atlas Towers is asking to rezone the city-owned hospital well property from residential to public facilities to build a 65-foot cell tower. Residents and commissioners raised questions about coverage dead-zones, health concerns, lease revenues, and why alternative commercial locations were not chosen.
Central Heber Overlay Zone (CHOZ) Adoption
City planners and the commission reviewed presentation slides for an upcoming open house on the Central Heber Overlay, discussing ways to explain infill options like flag lots, duplexes, and historic home conversions to residents.
Scheid Property Setback Request
John and Charlotte Scheid requested a three-foot setback exception on 500 North to expand an outbuilding and mitigate noise and elevation impacts from the new Deer Creek High School construction. The council agreed to support a development agreement process.
Short-Term Rental Code Amendments
The city updated its short-term rental rules to establish clear occupancy limits, good neighbor guidelines, and simplified enforcement.
Body Art Facility Regulation
Local residents proposed allowing tattoo and body art facilities in commercial zones, noting current city code prohibits them everywhere except home occupations. Commissioners agreed to study how other cities handle these businesses and look into revising local ordinances.
North Village Crossing and Harvest Village Master Development Agreements
The council reviewed and ultimately approved PID agreements for Harvest Village, balancing developer financing mechanisms with added resident disclosures and strict timelines for public amenity completion.
Wasatch Highlands Annexation and Regional Growth Management
A major proposal to annex over 4,000 acres of SITLA lands east of Red Ledges sparked fierce community debate over infrastructure capacity, water rights, and traffic, leading the council to halt the annexation.