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Funding highlights: Jolley said House Bill 502 includes two appropriations of consequence for the city: $2,500,000 for improvements on 2700 West between Bangerter Highway and 134 South, and roughly $2,750,000 allocated to UDOT that will support transfer of jurisdiction of 126 South to the state. Jolley said the UDOT item may remove a previously estimated $4,000,000 local contribution the city would otherwise have had to provide.

Transit credit: Jolley credited Representative Candace Perucci’s legislation from last year for helping secure two new UTA bus routes that now serve Riverton and neighboring cities; council members and staff praised the new service and encouraged residents to use the routes.

State housing and tax tools: Jolley warned of growing statewide pressure on local zoning authority. He described the expansion of the Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ) statute this session, including new convention‑center districts that expand tax‑increment participation and could raise pushback from counties and school districts. Jolley also summarized ongoing housing initiatives — the governor’s statewide housing plan, the Commission on Housing Affordability, Envision Utah analysis, and chamber‑led efforts — and said the city should monitor interim committees and engage as those efforts develop.

Why it matters: The transportation appropriations include dedicated dollars for specific Riverton corridors and may reduce the city’s local funding obligation. The HTRZ and housing initiatives could increase pressure on municipal land‑use authority and tax‑increment participation in certain development areas.

Next steps: Jolley said staff will coordinate with UDOT and county partners as the city discusses jurisdictional transfers and project funding; he also urged continued engagement with the League of Cities and Towns and state leaders as housing policy discussions evolve.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Riverton - City Council Meeting - Apr 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City lobbyist Rob Jolley summarized the just‑concluded legislative session, highlighted two state transportation appropriations affecting Riverton and warned of growing pressure around statewide housing and tax‑increment statutes.","taxTitle","Riverton , Salt Lake County, Utah","taxId",7396,"location","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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6602350,"Riverton police introduce new K‑9 Atlas, present early‑year crime data and request two officers",307,2090000,2397000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3001467-fbea0c4a508e4c7d83ea566358be3371&start=2090&end=2397","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3001467-fbea0c4a508e4c7d83ea566358be3371/thumbnail_2090000.jpg","/articles/6602350/Riverton/Salt-Lake-County/Utah/Riverton-police-introduce-new-K9-Atlas-present-earlyyear-crime-data-and-request-two-officers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6602350-68041972314fff6e457591878a7be49b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153306&Signature=eGe60Gi1iDDFiC~xwQ5s4ZkdyONHN~n1z2VrLben4Olp5QlZllo7LZbxWtlxztRrKCxlOXObSTrHoavl8WjvCC-RRlrNFbZiwWu3~jcKqjuR9Rb1p2tuoUJaAK5L9oFcELcoapaY6zMEVc4P5lTMHiG15H2-tzzpZY3jmlK-eAjU4rrAzw~mTDRm2iGhKkFCzVf06E7QoAs8M1nNcVL8Cdc8~VBaTZH6hjbsmpyDJ6mrjNHb1~-YxsWeeNzCIf4~A7qJWH3XKfvUPYqO8X0P0fg-SnTP3aEn2RiWYIdNI8nNMpoTAB4FTtWDCeG-iFKkMo6gNYaYeQzNETeu3lhxKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Riverton Police Chief Taylor introduced the department’s new police canine, Atlas, and presented first‑quarter statistics showing mixed trends in calls for service and a recent uptick in property crimes.

Chief Taylor said January–March call volumes varied year‑to‑year but that the department is seeing increases in property‑related calls such as vehicle burglaries. He credited community‑oriented policing efforts — including a COP coordinator and SET (special enforcement team) detective — with helping to address problem areas and said those programs have improved information sharing with property managers and businesses.

Staffing request and budget timing: Chief Taylor and council members discussed a request for two additional officers. The chief said the new positions would primarily backfill patrol and provide a partner for a SET detective who currently works solo on higher‑crime investigations. Councilmembers asked for case studies and quantitative estimates of what two officers would accomplish (for presentation during the budget process) before committing funds. Chief Taylor said he will supply examples and metrics for the May budget work sessions.

K‑9 and community engagement: Chief Taylor introduced Atlas in person and noted the community helped select the dog’s name. Councilmembers and staff praised the department’s outreach efforts and the addition of the K‑9. The chief noted that arrests and citations have trended with population and seasonal factors and reiterated that enforcement and community outreach are both parts of the department’s approach.

Why it matters: The requested staffing changes would be considered as part of the city budget; if approved they would increase patrol capacity and are intended to support crime prevention and targeted enforcement.","Police Chief Taylor introduced the department’s new K‑9, Atlas, reviewed first‑quarter calls-for‑service and property‑crime trends, and said he will request two additional officers during the upcoming budget process to bolster patrol and the special enforcement team (SET).",{"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6602355,"Council continues architectural‑standards and temporary‑commercial code changes to May 6",852,6213000,7065000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3001467-fbea0c4a508e4c7d83ea566358be3371&start=6213&end=7065","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3001467-fbea0c4a508e4c7d83ea566358be3371/thumbnail_6213000.jpg","/articles/6602355/Riverton/Salt-Lake-County/Utah/Council-continues-architecturalstandards-and-temporarycommercial-code-changes-to-May-6","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6602355-59e47818f4c8c4e18c6352bbadd3352b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153306&Signature=WZkt18FoXqOxVekDftCbgdI7uTBoPDDxR7oTNKj8TkUByVmISvRp1SPH~WIRCtbS4A7NL~e4IJb8GK3ZdnHDcHghqAz7F4T9KLrgunoTlFIr~UxfiPWX5GDHgxPGhzTn~ZeHSjIkbrS0NMDupmPW38k9LjVaB~YYGR56ThckqIt024TxX6aYSjmcgiYGNjndBMvEV6qBVcqvpf02xa4~sAnkSPP5jmCQ3Xuu75A0JYrO6i9V~2KK7C7~SXAjdHPFmv8j1PYLWRF0Hiy~uyYUe9qF4RS38ZfF8wHV4ukbwQoDd~xbmUWGsCVqqw82vVddWiJayRjMiWNHYOEFrcn-NQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Riverton City Council voted to continue two proposed amendments to the municipal code and take them up again at the May 6 meeting: updates to commercial architectural standards (Ordinance 25‑12) and revisions to rules governing temporary commercial uses on undeveloped residential parcels (draft Ordinance 25‑14).

Architectural standards: Staff presented extensive revisions to architectural requirements for commercial zones, describing the changes as a modernization and simplification intended to replace a checklist approach. Council members asked staff to clarify how four‑sided architecture would be applied (particularly for building rears that face residences or school facilities), to provide visual examples of acceptable outcomes, and to soften some mandatory language so the rules remain business‑friendly. Following discussion, the council continued Ordinance 25‑12 to allow staff to incorporate council directions and provide illustrative graphics.

Temporary commercial uses: The planning commission recommended allowing certain temporary commercial activities (for example, holiday tree and fireworks sales) on vacant residential parcels that have direct access to major roads, subject to conditional use approval. Council members raised concerns about permitting burdens, enforcement tools and nuisance mitigation and asked staff to return with revised language that balances resident freedoms and public protections. The council continued that item to May 6 as well.

Why it matters: Both items change how the city regulates the visual design of commercial buildings and where temporary holiday‑period commercial sales can occur. Council asked staff to return with clearer language and examples to avoid unintended consequences and to make sure enforcement and permitting are proportionate.

Next steps: Staff will revise the draft ordinances to reflect council direction and supply renderings or photographs showing how the code would apply, then present drafts at the May 6 council meeting.","Councilmembers asked staff to revise two proposed code amendments — architectural standards for commercial development and temporary commercial uses on undeveloped residential parcels — and continued both items to the May 6 meeting for further work and visuals.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6602358,"Riverton Council lowers minimum parcel sizes for some multifamily zones, adopts ordinance",1704,4506000,6210000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3001467-fbea0c4a508e4c7d83ea566358be3371&start=4506&end=6210","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3001467-fbea0c4a508e4c7d83ea566358be3371/thumbnail_4506000.jpg","/articles/6602358/Riverton/Salt-Lake-County/Utah/Riverton-Council-lowers-minimum-parcel-sizes-for-some-multifamily-zones-adopts-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6602358-616960675310aa67c0e4b39d4ff7b9ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153306&Signature=BBK5WS4NlBt3VLXnGAMoxos0T9T3eyi4JycSRWuyr2O9pvauSyDAv-K8XvpxT9ecMKKQo1OunI-ZJhN4ZJX7YBaYy21TRa8M73ehNbjW4mISiwoDVABod3CU2AC5pKHa8DDsm2oVvY7Ks1x82rq9gQJaQZSehrKRqU-PqMsZ1dn7IlC0-V5lFoG4piUSvWZqxNGovLbo~VGWd2v6CWYpOQU2vCQ7fzeMiNbdJFvPa8QBp0oQ1hJCkpWMDRxl0WqV8J1p7-L770CAZN5YV93-FpNbefemz4VCNeq2Xj965gfWLIqgDf7WscLboLJF5s66Af4dtFnSA~m90TsvmUTxww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Riverton City Council on Thursday approved amendments to the city code that change minimum parcel sizes for several multifamily zoning designations, adopting Ordinance 25‑13 after a roll‑call vote.

The ordinance reduces minimum lot-assembly thresholds for certain multifamily zones to three acres. Council members said the change is intended to give the city and developers more flexibility to consider smaller infill projects while preserving the council’s discretion to approve or deny any rezone application. The council voted unanimously to adopt the measure.

Why it matters: Riverton is increasingly an infill and redevelopment city rather than one with large greenfield sites. Council members said the new thresholds aim to make it easier for properly designed multifamily projects to be proposed on smaller parcels without guaranteeing automatic approval; any rezone still requires the city’s standard review process.

What the ordinance does: The approved motion amended the proposed text so that selected multifamily categories would require a 3‑acre minimum parcel for applications. A proposed 0.8‑acre standard for major roads was removed from the draft that had been before the council. Council members emphasized the change removes a procedural barrier to applications while retaining review steps — a general‑plan and rezone process remains required.

Council discussion and context: Council members debated competing goals: encourage housing production and preserve neighborhood character. Some councilors urged caution about unintended consequences such as fragmented development along major corridors and off‑site parking impacts; others said a lower minimum helps attract appropriate infill projects. Staff told the council there is no currently undeveloped property already zoned multifamily that would automatically be affected; the change affects the size of new applications that can be filed.

Votes at a glance: The ordinance passed by roll call vote. Council members recorded as voting yes during the roll call were: Councilmember Hammond; Councilmember Broker; Councilmember McKay; Councilmember McDougall; and Councilmember Perucci. The motion as adopted included the specific amendments to minimum parcel sizes described above.

What’s next: The adopted language alters application thresholds but does not rezone any property. Property owners still must submit a rezone/general plan application and obtain council approval for a change in zoning.","The Riverton City Council approved Ordinance 25‑13, reducing minimum parcel sizes for selected multifamily zoning categories and removing a proposed 0.8‑acre allowance on major roads; the vote was unanimous.","actionData","errors"]

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