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Key change: The council approved language that clarifies measurement of setbacks in narrow lots within PRD projects and establishes a provision allowing an occupied accessory covered space or compact storage to substitute for a full garage in limited circumstances tied to affordability standards. Council and staff settled on a 75‑square‑foot minimum enclosed storage allowance (for items such as a bike/small‑tool area) as part of the amendment.

Why it matters: The amendments respond to developer and planning commission feedback about narrow frontage lots in planned developments and attempt to provide flexibility while preserving minimum yard and fire access requirements. Staff emphasized that the PRD still requires minimum frontages and that long driveways must meet fire department access rules.

Council action: After brief clarification from planning staff and a required public hearing (no speakers), the council voted to adopt Ordinance 25‑04‑Z with the agreed clarifying edits, including the 75‑square‑foot storage allowance.

Implementation: Staff will update the zoning code language for publication. Developers wishing to use the flexible garage provisions must meet the ordinance’s qualifying conditions, and final building plans will be checked during building permit review.

Ending: The council asked staff to monitor applications to ensure the new flexibility does not reduce usable yard space or create parking problems in built neighborhoods.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - http://audiofiles.clintoncity.com/City%20Council/2025/CC%2020250527","oneSentenceSummary","The council adopted revisions to the planned residential development (PRD) overlay (Ordinance 25‑04‑Z) changing setback and garage/structure rules for single‑family units, including a 75‑square‑foot minimum enclosed storage allowance in lieu of a traditional garage under defined circumstances.","taxTitle","Clinton, Davis County, Utah","taxId",68850,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6546700,"Clinton swears in new full‑time code enforcement officer, Tyler Andrews",150,502000,652000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3536964-98a33504c09c5430e5ebce8813754f24&start=502&end=652","/articles/6546700/Utah/Clinton-swears-in-new-fulltime-code-enforcement-officer-Tyler-Andrews","Clinton City formally administered the oath of office to Tyler Andrews as the city’s new full‑time code enforcement officer.

Background: Council members said Clinton had not had a dedicated full‑time code enforcement officer for more than a decade; responsibilities had been divided among fire, police and public‑works staff. Andrews joins Clinton after prior experience in Ogden and has worked previously in code enforcement and related roles.

What happened in the meeting: Andrews stood with family and repeated the oath administered by the city recorder. Council members and staff praised the hire, saying Andrews will consolidate code enforcement functions in one office, coordinate fire inspection duties in slower months and bring consistency to enforcement and tracking.

Quote: “We actually were gonna have Tyler help us with part time, but he was still working full time with Ogden. And now we've been able to come up with the fire's gonna use him to do a lot of the fire inspections… and then he'll be able to continue to focus full time during the summer months on the actual code,” a council member said when introducing Andrews.

Next steps: Staff said Andrews will begin on the next business day and that the council and staff will take a formal photo after the meeting. The city expects Andrews to centralize complaint intake and enforcement tracking.","Tyler Andrews, formerly with Ogden, was sworn in as Clinton’s full‑time code enforcement officer; council and staff praised the hire as a consolidation of code responsibilities.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":50,"_51":92,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":93,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":94,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6546704,"Council approves rezoning of 1.99 acres at 2132 West 800 North for three-lot subdivision",379,6081000,6460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3536964-98a33504c09c5430e5ebce8813754f24&start=6081&end=6460","/articles/6546704/Utah/Council-approves-rezoning-of-199-acres-at-2132-West-800-North-for-three-lot-subdivision","Clinton City Council approved a rezoning request to change roughly 1.99 acres at 2132 West 800 North from A‑1 (agriculture) to R‑1‑15 (single‑family residential) and to update the future land‑use map so the property’s designation matches the proposed zoning.

Why it matters: The rezoning clears the way for the property owner to split the parcel and create three single‑family lots where one home currently sits. Planning staff said utilities are already stubbed to the site and that proposed lots meet the minimum frontage and rear‑yard requirements of the R‑1‑15 zone; new driveway and access rules were discussed to ensure fire access standards are met.

Public comment: Janet Courtney, who lives on the adjacent Fenway Estates lot, asked about building height and the distance between new homes and her backyard. Planning staff replied that R‑1‑15 rules require a 30‑foot rear setback and a maximum building height around 35 feet; the planner said the new lots will likely leave substantially more than a 30‑foot rear yard after home placement.

Council action: Council member Gray moved to adopt Ordinance 25‑03‑Z approving Donald Mendenhall’s rezoning request and to update the general plan accordingly; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Implementation: Staff said future site plans and building permits will be required for each lot; the applicant or future buyers must comply with fire department setback rules and access requirements for long driveways. The council asked staff to encourage the developer to consider neighbors when siting homes to preserve privacy.

Ending note: With rezoning approved, the applicant may proceed with the subdivision plat and building permit applications subject to standard land‑use review.","The council approved an applicant’s request to rezone 1.99 acres at 2132 West 800 North from A‑1 (agriculture) to R‑1‑15 and to adjust the future land‑use map, permitting a three‑lot single‑family subdivision; the decision includes a general‑plan update.",{"_33":96,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":97,"_41":98,"_43":99,"_45":100,"_47":101,"_49":50,"_51":102,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":103,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":104,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6546709,"Clinton council adopts tentative 2025‑26 budget and sets truth‑in‑taxation process; vote splits 3–2",3936,3916000,7852000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3536964-98a33504c09c5430e5ebce8813754f24&start=3916&end=7852","/articles/6546709/Utah/Clinton-council-adopts-tentative-202526-budget-and-sets-truthintaxation-process-vote-splits-32","The Clinton City Council adopted a tentative budget for fiscal year 2025‑26 and voted to initiate the truth‑in‑taxation process after hearing a presentation on municipal budgeting and long‑term fiscal planning.

Most important: The council’s motion to adopt the tentative budget included a proposed 10% increase to the property tax revenue projection for planning purposes and a direction to staff to schedule the required public hearing(s) under Utah’s truth‑in‑taxation statute. The motion passed, 3–2.

Why it mattered: City staff and an outside budget speaker from Midvale City told the council that slowdowns in sales tax and fluctuating building permit revenue have reduced the city’s most variable revenues and that personnel and inflationary pressures are driving ongoing cost increases. Staff said steady, modest property tax increases are preferable to infrequent, larger hikes because they give residents predictability and allow the city to rebuild fund balances gradually.

Expert briefing: Mariah Hill, director of finance and administrative services for Midvale City, presented an overview of municipal budgeting concepts including types of funds, property‑tax mechanics, the role of fund balance and reserves, and approaches to forecasting. Hill recommended conservative revenue assumptions and using a multi‑year capital plan to guide transfers to capital funds.

Council discussion: Council members debated several alternatives (no increase, 5%, 7.5%, 10% and 15%). Staff told the council that a roughly 7.5% increase would cover projected personnel cost increases and provide a modest transfer to capital. The 10% scenario in the tentative budget would produce a larger transfer to capital projects. Several council members asked staff to prepare a multi‑year projection model to test smaller and staged increases across several years.

Public comment: Adam Larson spoke during the public hearing on the tentative budget, urging the council to adopt a strategic plan that shows how revenue choices tie to service and land‑use decisions.

Vote and next steps: The council adopted the tentative budget and approved proceeding with the truth‑in‑taxation schedule in a roll‑call vote that recorded: Council member Dane Searle — yes; Council member Spencer Arvey — no; Council member Gray — yes; Council member Marie Doherty — no; Council member Tyler — yes. Staff will receive the county certified values in mid‑June and will return with final adoption options and truth‑in‑taxation notices if a tax increase remains under consideration.

Ending: Staff said they will create a multi‑year capital replacement and projection tool to help the council weigh options before a final budget or tax‑rate decision.","After a lengthy budget presentation and outside expert briefing, the council adopted a tentative FY2025‑26 budget and voted to begin the truth‑in‑taxation process, approving a 10% preliminary property‑tax increase in a 3–2 vote.",{"_33":106,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":107,"_41":108,"_43":109,"_45":110,"_47":111,"_49":50,"_51":112,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":113,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":114,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6546714,"Clinton council adopts term-limits ordinance after hours of public comment and debate",4597,838000,5435000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3536964-98a33504c09c5430e5ebce8813754f24&start=838&end=5435","/articles/6546714/Utah/Clinton-council-adopts-term-limits-ordinance-after-hours-of-public-comment-and-debate","The Clinton City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 25-02, instituting term limits for elected and appointed officials in Clinton, following a public hearing and more than an hour of council debate. The ordinance, as revised during the meeting, limits service in the same elected position to eight years (two four-year terms) within any 16‑year period and includes a provision allowing a person to run as a write‑in candidate if no one files for an open seat.

Why it matters: Supporters said the measure will open seats to new candidates and reduce entrenched incumbency. Opponents cautioned the council against a one‑size‑fits‑all rule for a small municipality and urged more time to study unintended consequences such as reduced voter choice or gaps in representation.

What the council adopted: The text adopted by the council states that “no person shall serve more than eight years as mayor or as a city councilor in the same position in any 16‑year period.” Council discussion during the meeting also clarified that time served by appointment does not count toward the eight‑year limit, and the ordinance contains language allowing a former officeholder to run as a write‑in candidate if no one files for the position in the normal filing period.

Public comment: At the public hearing, about a dozen residents spoke. Several, including Tina Horlacher and Ryan Edstrom, urged adoption.

- Tina Horlacher, who identified herself as a long‑time Davis County resident and former county party official, said: “It is extremely difficult to unseat an incumbent… Clinton will be better served by this process.”
- Ryan Edstrom said voters are “tired of looking at our government and seeing a bunch of geriatrics” and expressed support for term limits.

Others urged caution. Jared Hainline, who said he has lived in Clinton 22 years, said he supports term limits in concept but asked the council to research how other Utah cities have implemented them and to consider effects on representation if seats go unfilled.

Council debate and changes: Council members revisited multiple proposed formulations — two four‑year terms, the question whether terms must be consecutive, and whether a returned candidate should be permitted after a fixed break. Council members proposed and rejected several wording changes before final adoption. Discussion highlights included:

- Concern about unintended consequences if multiple incumbents cycle out at once and no challengers file.
- A suggestion to allow a former officeholder to run again after a defined break period so voters could return a known leader later in life.
- Staff and the city attorney pointed to state code provisions that govern vacancies and write‑in candidates and advised the council that the city ordinance can be amended later if unforeseen problems emerge.

Vote and outcome: The council carried the ordinance in a roll‑call vote after motions and amendments. (See actions[] below for the council motion text and the named votes recorded during the roll call.)

What’s next: The ordinance is adopted as city code. Because the council revised the draft during the meeting, staff said clarifying edits will be prepared for codification and publication. Council members and staff also said they expect outreach in coming months to explain the new rules to potential candidates and voters.

Ending note: The public hearing drew mostly pro‑limit speakers but also several residents urging caution and more study; council members said the ordinance can be adjusted later if the city finds the rules cause unanticipated problems.","The Clinton City Council adopted Ordinance 25-02 setting term limits for elected and appointed city officials after a public hearing that drew mixed testimony and lengthy council discussion over the scope and return rules.","actionData","errors"]

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