Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Riverton City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in zoning with high priority
Commercial Zoning Code and Table of Uses Update
Neighbors and commissioners raised questions about potential noise and traffic impacts from a new auto dealership on 12600 South near a high school and townhomes.
Residential Facilities Code Cleanup
The city updated land use codes to eliminate redundant conditional use permits for elderly care facilities, protecting the city from federal discrimination lawsuits under fair housing laws.
Redwood Road Mixed-Use and General Plan Update
Property owners along Redwood Road are looking to rezone their large agricultural lots to higher-density single-family residential (RM-6) so they can sell to developers. Supporters point out that heavy traffic makes animal-keeping and large-lot living unsafe and impractical, while opponents worry about increased traffic congestion and density.
Redwood Road Corridor Residential Rezoning (George & Prince Rezones)
Property owners along Redwood Road are looking to rezone their agricultural and large-lot residential parcels to RM-6 to enable cohesive single-family subdivisions. Supporters and realtors noted that current animal-rights zoning makes it difficult to sell aging homes due to heavy traffic and safety concerns, while opponents worried about increased traffic congestion.