Eagle Mountain Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Eagle Mountain held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 20 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 16 approved (89% approval rate), 2 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was down 1% compared to June (378 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Wright retaining wall variance

Denied.

Variance request to build a retaining wall up to 12 feet tall (applicant later stated 10.6 feet needed) on a four-acre residential property just north of Sage County Middle School in the Arrival subdivision, where code allows only 6 feet. Owner George Wright, represented by Gary Williams (owner representative) and Scott Hazard (declarant for the Arrival master HOA). Commission denied the variance 4-0, finding the request did not meet the five variance criteria.

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Second Amendment to Eagle Quest East Master Development Agreement

Denied.

Request to extend the Eagle Quest East MDA (signed 2023, expires July 24, 2026), extending preliminary plat approval to July 24, 2029 and overall agreement expiration to 2033. Applicant/landowner Mr. Osler of LandEx Development cited delays from Sunset Flats bankruptcy/receivership, bank merger, and unresolved SITLA bypass road/Aviator Avenue. Council found no progress in three years and denied. Motion to deny by Councilmember Wood, seconded by Councilmember Whiting, passed unanimously.

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Angel's Landing Lot Split

Approved.

Lot split off Pole Canyon Boulevard of an existing property predating 1996 city incorporation into two lots of approximately 10 acres each. Existing home on one lot with access to the west; parcel B has access onto Pole Canyon Boulevard. Both remain agricultural zoning. Approved.

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Pinnacles Rezoning from CN to AG along Aviator Drive

Approved.

Rezoning of approximately 16 acres (two of three parcels; third to catch up at September council meeting) in the Pinnacles development along Aviator Drive from CN (commercial neighborhood) to AG (agriculture), with corresponding amendment to the Pinnacles Master Development Plan/Agreement (recorded 2022) and future land use map. Applicant Andy Fly seeking to reduce tax burden pending Greenbelt re-enrollment; intent is to revert to commercial in future. Positive recommendation forwarded.

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Second Amendment to Triumph Master Development Agreement for Triumph Subdivision

Approved.

Approval of the Second Amendment to the Triumph Master Development Agreement (original MDA created 2022). Developer seeks to create four pods (~3 to 4.5 acres each) with flexibility for smaller-than-normal lots in the residential zone, an exception to buffering standards, reduced setback allowances, private streets built to city sub-roadbed standard but not right-of-way width, and open-air parking. Approvals apply only to the northernmost pod in Plat 2. Attainable/affordable housing with deed restriction (buyers at 80% AMI or less at time of contract). Included amenities: fencing, water-wise landscaping (front and back), all appliances including refrigerator, washer, dryer, microwave, range, AC/condenser, furnace, and window coverings. Applicant not requesting water from the city; water purchase funded via RDA funds. Motion included numerous document corrections (numbering fixes from 3.06 onward, conjunctive-to-injunctive, article references, 53-feet spelling match, owner-occupancy requirement per city attorney, city cannot delegate Article 4 responsibilities under 6.02, foreclosure spelling fix). Passed. Council noted this is a test/pilot and does not set precedent.

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Rezoning of Scenic Mountain properties

Approved.

Ordinance rezoning certain lands known as Scenic Mountain, on the south side of SR 73 at the eastern extreme of the city, affecting about 42.25 acres and 223 properties. Assigns properties from old, no-longer-codified zones to current zones (RC for detached housing, MF1/MF2 for townhomes based on unit count, agricultural for streets, public facility for a church, open space). Includes harmonizing future land use map assignments. Positive recommendation forwarded to City Council on a 4-0 vote.

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Site plan for Eagle Mountain Chapel and Recreation Building

Deferred.

Site plan for Eagle Mountain Chapel and Recreation Building tabled because the accompanying development agreement was not ready; site plan is ready but must be taken together with the development agreement. Tabled to an unspecified future meeting on a 4-0 vote.

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Senior Housing Overlay Zone (17.44)

Deferred.

Ordinance amending Municipal Code 17.10.030 (definitions), 17.25.030 (land use table), and enacting 17.44 Senior Housing Overlay Zone. Council members indicated wholesale changes needed (Councilmember Wright preferred a specific senior housing zone with limited product types). Tabled to a work session and re-noticing. Motion by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Whiting, passed unanimously.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 20 recorded zoning decisions. See all Eagle Mountain meetings →

Zoning Changes

• CN → AG, approximately 16 acres at Along Aviator Drive, Pinnacles development, Eagle Mountain (Andy Fly)
• RC, 42.25 acres at South side of SR 73, Scenic Mountain, Eagle Mountain (Eagle Mountain City)
• Zoning change at Area 7 near Utah Lake, southern Eagle Mountain

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 36 instances
• commercial: 32 instances
• variance: 32 instances
• zoning: 23 instances
• plat: 19 instances

What to Watch

• Variance is new this month with 32 mentions, not present in June.
• Plat came up 280% more often than June.

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