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The Council voted unanimously to direct the Planning Commission to consider the proposed land‑use modifications described in a city presentation and packet. City Manager Dan Jesson framed the effort as “rural done right,” saying the changes aim to steer growth, preserve the city’s rural character and create targeted options for attainable housing while recognizing state limits on outright moratoria. The Council’s vote formally asks the Planning Commission to prepare proposed code language and hold the required public hearings.

Councilors also approved the petition to begin the annexation process for the Prime West property along I‑15. Dallas Buckner, who presented the petition, said the parcel totals about 51 acres and that the county commission had already authorized it to begin city review. The Council accepted the petition to start city legal review and statutory notice procedures.

On formal actions: the Council adopted an update to City Code 13.24 (flood damage prevention ordinance, Ordinance No. 2025‑04) by roll‑call vote (Rochelle Topham, Dave Ayers, John Dean, Sharon Downey and David Burton all voted “aye”). The Council also ratified a long‑term operating agreement with the Parowan Pumpers for a shared water–recharge pipeline and approved Task Order F for the Airport Taxiway A and apron pavement maintenance project in the airport capital improvement plan. City staff said Task Order F carries an estimated construction cost of about $170,000 and that the city has budgeted a 10% local match.

Several routine items were bundled and approved in the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and the warrant register.

Why it matters: the “Rural Done Right” direction starts a months‑long process of code drafting and public hearings that could change where denser housing is allowed, how short‑term rentals are regulated and what incentives the city offers for first‑time buyers. The annexation and airport maintenance votes move forward projects with near‑term infrastructure and development implications.

What’s next: Planning Commission hearings and public outreach will follow for the Rural Done Right concepts; legal review and public‑notice steps begin for the annexation petition. Formal contracts and task orders related to the airport and recharge pipeline will be implemented through staff and partner agencies, with subsequent council reporting as required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parowan City Council Meeting 2-27-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Parowan City Council on Feb. 27 voted to send proposed zoning changes called \"Rural Done Right\" to the Planning Commission, accepted an annexation petition near I‑15 and approved several infrastructure and code items including a taxiway maintenance task order and the ratification of a water‑recharge operating agreement.","taxTitle","Parowan City Council, Parowan City Council, Parowan , Iron County, Utah","taxId",23612,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6305771,"Council accepts Prime West annexation petition for 51‑acre parcel near I‑15",289,2659000,2948000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2443774-1229472e6e51fe97e15f19a130e79c43&start=2659&end=2948","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2443774-1229472e6e51fe97e15f19a130e79c43/thumbnail_2659000.jpg","/articles/6305771/Utah/Council-accepts-Prime-West-annexation-petition-for-51acre-parcel-near-I15","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305771-43419694aa90f6ffb52815ea1c37f2ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771082572&Signature=iDwnabb0DH2xSy6EcavlUJ3hvZXJy7U5W92VeEdfan3tUiJZt7m3JfDt6~NVx8xoWE5DJGAVtmTIM9QLKf-kVG5gIn57kEwQHh6DwrCdktySnX4BzkswaAgnt9ts61rIMLtbvWKxCRiX-7oamo7NO6sHUAMCY4r9nukhPkVfO8vK0ZKTq5qUiS~NISv5NpOEG9Jju3vDDf~WZaxuGBie6tJbogIMo-hUpz9oW-vtfnUGAniEPkjivh99OoDEYSDX8wHQySG~IGmRfw3Wsl1G7bZYAxVi8zjsSt1taYvpaa6ulTWcUXTpGk~gYH-OUs9e7iYMsPFjKnukYiUlcHjs0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parowan City Council voted to accept a petition to begin annexation review for three tax parcels totaling about 51 acres near Interstate 15, an area described in the meeting as adjacent to Painted Hills and Mountain Valley subdivisions.

Dallas Buckner, who presented the petition, said it embraces three tax IDs and that both county planning and the county commission had previously given informal clearance for the property to enter the city process. Buckner said the parcels abut existing city boundaries and that the step taken by the council initiates the city’s legal review, deed/parcel confirmations and the required mailed notice to property owners and residents within a half‑mile.

City staff told the council the annexation packet will proceed through legal review, notice and public hearings. Council members clarified that accepting the petition does not finalize zoning; any future zoning or development will be considered in subsequent hearings where the public will have opportunities to comment.

Why it matters: annexation enlarges the municipal boundary for planning and service provision and will affect future land‑use decisions for the area next to the I‑15 interchange.

What’s next: staff will undertake legal review, notify nearby owners and schedule Planning Commission and council hearings on the annexation and future zoning for the parcel.","Councilors accepted a petition to begin city annexation review for three tax parcels totaling roughly 51 acres adjacent to the Painted Hills subdivision and I‑15.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6305776,"Parowan Council sends 'Rural Done Right' zoning concepts to Planning Commission",1909,2367000,4276000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2443774-1229472e6e51fe97e15f19a130e79c43&start=2367&end=4276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2443774-1229472e6e51fe97e15f19a130e79c43/thumbnail_2367000.jpg","/articles/6305776/Utah/Parowan-Council-sends-Rural-Done-Right-zoning-concepts-to-Planning-Commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305776-91cc75d034547a6a1f03c97f489323e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771082572&Signature=ZTR~1NxOa2e1xnXQyti8m52TPqwpi0jJibdd6rxvn0UEd666y5uPLBzj-Vm8Xn6i3jMnm99MnH~D9qugimUAN8j6-N21l-dA6lB8ilUZ3W9dkq2~dMPw6BRNWmSiD9sn4zKJTnac6ygFRrSdiqeGp7OTXRW6b9RJ9bBxvqYLQ6dvAN4Nr7S2ikBdVdYxNhLYU9Ca0be4YPF5bN4qCo7xF868Zraj5~kGu0gBkjZGDlAdw~pKUtrHz~pjWgEcDWjHgHzsHoUlZ~gnxkwWXNOvO3~o2apbYhdaXTZfFEshEfGk-PMAriGH0Vg-D5FCF7Nvte~YQhL1H680a7J669NdyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parowan City Council on Feb. 27 voted to direct the Planning Commission to consider a set of proposed zoning changes presented as a package called “Rural Done Right.” City Manager Dan Jesson told the council the proposals are intended to steer growth, clarify what kinds of multifamily housing can fit a rural character and provide tools to encourage attainable housing while respecting property‑rights constraints under state law.

Jesson, who led the presentation, said the package would not change the single‑family R1 zone but would allow smaller lots by right in R2 (7,500 square feet) and R3 (6,000 square feet) and permit “missing middle” housing types that retain a single‑family look, such as twin homes, bungalow courts and carefully designed 3‑ and 4‑plexes. He framed the package as a set of tradeoffs: “Attainable housing versus a rural look and feel,” and described the proposal’s guiding principles as pro‑family, pro‑business and heritage preservation.

The council’s referral asks the Planning Commission to draft ordinance language, hold the required public hearings and return recommended changes to the council. City staff and the council emphasized public outreach; Jesson told the council the packet includes a color‑coded summary showing where proposed rules are more restrictive (red) or less restrictive (green) than current code.

Why it matters: the referral starts a multi‑month process that could alter where denser housing is allowed, the types of multifamily structures permitted, and the city’s approach to short‑term rentals, annexation policy and impact‑fee incentives for first‑time buyers.

Next steps: Planning Commission review of draft language, public hearings and additional staff analysis of likely development impacts and regulatory details.
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