Blasting operations ordinance
Summary
New rules for construction blasting near southeast Herriman homes: city permits required, 250-foot setbacks from occupied homes, weekday-only daytime blasting, advance notices, and pre-blast surveys. Comes after complaints about recent blasts within 200 feet of homes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to residents; developers bear permit and notification costs.
Residents living near blasting activity in the southeast hills, who get enforceable notice, survey, and safety protections.
Developers and gravel operators who previously worked under an informal honor-code system now face permits, notifications, and potential misdemeanor penalties.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Recap
November 10, 2026 General Meeting Blasting ordinance Action: Approved 4-0 | Video link The Council adopted local blasting rules requiring a City permit in addition to a Unified Fire Authority pe...
City Council Regular Meeting - Nov 10, 2026
New rules for construction blasting near southeast Herriman homes: city permits required, 250-foot setbacks from occupied homes, weekday-only daytime blasting, advance notices, and pre-blast surveys. Comes after complaints about recent blasts within 200 feet of homes.
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