D-S Meat Processing subdivision homes on Canyon Road
Summary
The longtime meat plant is being forced out by Bureau of Reclamation canal right-of-way enforcement, and the city rezoned its 4 acres for detached single-family homes — contingent on a development agreement with garage and design standards. Neighbors worry about traffic, parking, and smaller lots.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
19 homes could be built; nearby residents worry about added traffic on two limited exits.
The Smith brothers, who can sell the land to meet financial obligations, and future homebuyers.
Nearby residents concerned about traffic on 600/800 South, parking, loss of trees, and smaller lots than surrounding properties.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Payson City Council Meeting — October 21, 2026
A development agreement lets up to 19 single-family homes be built on 3.48 acres at 515 E Canyon Road. Two council members voted no because they think the narrow home designs won't fit the neighborhood.
Payson City Council Meeting — October 7, 2026
The longtime meat plant is being forced out by Bureau of Reclamation canal right-of-way enforcement, and the city rezoned its 4 acres for detached single-family homes — contingent on a development agreement with garage and design standards. Neighbors worry about traffic, parking, and smaller lots.
Related development
D-S Meat Processing Inc. Development Agreement
Replaces a meat-processing property with up to 19 homes; subdivision review, survey, and standard design approvals still required.
D-S Meat Processing Zone Change / Planned Residential Community
Replacing a meat plant with homes should lift nearby property values, but neighbors worry about traffic on 600/800 South, parking, and loss of mature trees.
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