Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Herriman City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
17 issues
Gina Road Residential Rezone
A proposal to rezone 0.91 acres from 1-acre minimum lots to 10,000 square foot minimum lots, potentially allowing higher-density residential use.
Highway Cleanup Initiative
Review of the 2026 fall cleanup event metrics, showing over 2,100 participating vehicles and highlighting bulky waste disposal services.
Youth Council Engagement and Public Safety Demonstration
The youth council is gathering for leadership training, staff introductions, and a hands-on demonstration from the police department to build community ties.
Parks Master Plan and Impact Fee Update
The city is reviewing an updated master plan for parks, open spaces, recreation, and trails, alongside new impact fee analyses. This plan will guide future community recreational investments and growth-related fees.
Olympia Master Development Agreement Amendment for Affordable Housing
The city approved amendments to the Olympia Master Development Agreement and a $50 million grant disbursement agreement with UDOT to build affordable housing infrastructure and roads.
Olympia Master Development Agreement Amendment
The council approved an agreement with Olympia Land LLC to reimburse upsized water infrastructure and update the water availability map for future development.
Commercial Development in Copper View Plaza
A business representative raised concerns about financial losses and customer difficulties caused by road barriers placed by 73 Partners during ongoing litigation with the city.
Gina Road Rezoning Request
The council approved rezoning five acres at 7232 West Gina Road from agricultural to A-1-10 to allow future single-family residential development.
Establishment of R-1-6 and R-1-8 Residential Zones
Herriman City proposed creating R-1-6 and R-1-8 residential zoning districts to meet state moderate-income housing goals and address infill development challenges. Commissioners approved the zones while asking staff to investigate General Plan protections against unwanted density spikes.
Edge Homes Mixed-Use Rezone and General Plan Amendment
Herriman City is proposing text amendments to Chapter 10-10 of the Land Development Code to create new R-1-6 and R-1-8 residential zoning districts, giving the city more housing type options.
Strategic Planning & City Priorities
City leaders discussed how to ensure Planning Commission decisions consistently support the city's strategic goals, particularly balancing commercial land preservation with housing demands.
Open Space Maintenance and Usability
Officials discussed the financial and operational burden of maintaining small, unusable open spaces and pocket parks deeded to the city by developers.
Title 10 Zoning Code Amendments for Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts
The city is reviewing proposed updates to commercial, mixed-use, and manufacturing zoning rules to better handle commissaries, outdoor retail displays, and seasonal sales.
First Home Investment Zones (FHIZ)
Herriman secured a massive $50 million state grant to build roads supporting 2,500 smaller, attainable homes in the Olympia development. This helps solve the local shortage of starter homes without increasing overall planned density.
Affordable Housing Fund Utilization
Council will review a grant agreement to fund public infrastructure that supports the creation of new owner-occupied, attainable housing in Herriman.
Food Truck Commissaries and Commercial Zone Flexibility
Staff proposed a new "C3 Zone" micro-flex space concept (around 2,500 sq ft) to accommodate growing home-based businesses and entrepreneurs while regulating storage facility proliferation.
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Staff presented financial modeling showing secondary water costs could surge past culinary rates within ten years, prompting the council to halt major secondary water bonding until a master plan update is completed.