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Gary explained the easement originally served an open irrigation ditch and provided maintenance access. Developers for property to the north have relocated the ditch into a pipe and the easement is no longer required for water maintenance. City staff said they will record a release of easement for the affected Phase 2 lots and the City Council will be asked to approve the release as an administrative matter.

The presentation was informational; no motion or recommendation from the Planning Commission was required. Staff said Phase 1 will follow with similar releases as development proceeds and the city recorder’s office has confirmed the release can be recorded as a single document covering the affected lots.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Staff told the commission the irrigation/stormwater easement along the north boundary of Pheasant Run Subdivision Phase 2 is being relocated and the city will record a release of easement; the item was informational and required no commission action.","taxTitle","Morgan, Morgan County, Utah","taxId",7552,"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},6518029,"Planning commission backs allowing up to six hens on lots under 20,000 sq ft; unanimous recommendation to council",7277,2713000,9990000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399633-46d3c8ca510551198b7b85f3f61ae274&start=2713&end=9990","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399633-46d3c8ca510551198b7b85f3f61ae274/thumbnail_2713000.jpg","/articles/6518029/Morgan/Morgan-County/Utah/Planning-commission-backs-allowing-up-to-six-hens-on-lots-under-20000-sq-ft-unanimous-recommendation-to-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518029-506714441f8c94537ca2678263aa3152/orig.mp4?Expires=1773704453&Signature=jDzAPr9tt1fPJy-5AKSFg3awr3iiydTdir1WTvpMPCz4Dlxv2XLVD-EMybCCcakjXlD9NL~GGnZbDw9JgMEy3QfHD9kKdD4u8kMi75eS~weazMqIUA9fIEJgXShVuyt5s-ejsftaamdOwsZ7n3FDONiaCmOmoqEbkhfKfduZWT4ybiqV-lHU4DpUJZtISFsc27a-F90FLbpii8Fv1HO89LaDB1YJFoGFK431ObtmLu1J3N~CR09jObniqCJGgom~F6x~8-hRUxQIV86JnHAMBMrdK9ZVVt5OmWbkliLJjfHan8CMfDqHxLoEimyCxVxks0exSFyPJYARE-iSMUxhHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morgan City Planning Commission on July 15 unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt an amendment to the city’s animal ordinance to allow chickens on smaller urban lots with specific rules.

Jake (city staff) presented the draft amendment to ordinance 10.16.090, noting the current code allows up to 25 chickens per 20,000 square feet and that many city lots are smaller than that threshold. The proposed amendment would allow lots under 20,000 square feet to keep up to six hens, prohibit roosters in residential zones, and set standards for coops and runs.

Key draft provisions presented to the commission included:
- Maximum of six hens on lots smaller than 20,000 square feet; existing allowance of larger numbers on larger lots would remain subject to other code provisions and possible conditional‑use review.
- No roosters in residential zones (staff noted the city could extend that prohibition citywide if desired).
- Coop and run setbacks: 5 feet from side and rear property lines, 25 feet from any dwelling on adjacent property.
- Coop height limit of 8 feet and a 120 square‑foot maximum coop footprint; predator‑proofing, ventilation and weather protection required.
- Maintenance and sanitation standards: manure removal at a regular cadence (staff suggested “regularly” or weekly), feed stored in rodent‑proof containers, and birds confined to the owner’s property.
- Prohibition on slaughtering poultry on residential property and a prohibition on commercial sale of eggs from lots under 20,000 square feet.

Public commenters were largely supportive of legalizing backyard hens on smaller lots; speakers cited cost savings on eggs, pest control and family benefits. Some residents urged careful enforcement language and clarity about peacocks and other fowl. Animal control concerns and enforcement practicalities were discussed: the city’s enforcement officer noted the importance of clear, enforceable nuisance standards rather than provisions that would be difficult to verify in the field.

After discussion the commission voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation to the City Council, with staff asked to correct typographical issues and confirm cross‑references before the council hearing.","The commission unanimously recommended City Council approve an amendment to the animal ordinance to allow up to six hens on lots less than 20,000 square feet with restrictions: no roosters in residential zones, coop and setback standards, feed storage requirements, and prohibition on commercial sale from small lots.",{"_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},6518034,"Commission recommends rezoning 582 N. 700 E. to RM‑15 after debate, 4–2 vote",5306,1725000,7031000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399633-46d3c8ca510551198b7b85f3f61ae274&start=1725&end=7031","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399633-46d3c8ca510551198b7b85f3f61ae274/thumbnail_1725000.jpg","/articles/6518034/Morgan/Morgan-County/Utah/Commission-recommends-rezoning-582-N-700-E-to-RM15-after-debate-42-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518034-9a09a52ff65838962e1385158d331a12/orig.mp4?Expires=1773704453&Signature=L3GbLYsFfWozNTEhjncZaWDdOy5X76D2gL7fhFyglVGfP03RpNUd~2rIIne3O5c5Us6kTlGxJFAyTQs~HaCJUJWcI~uxzA9ZvOG8bd9G0FI8ApX3lZDBsc8hZq18xbKbZKCoDsxrJBL0EZBeoL-xopvTVfwg-jwT-gvO2MaOqsCSIfge~57TdxrVwoeIF25i5PKkctHHkUaCa3C8efg52cFIbiiWFPGQj8ppam~aLDH73SyQ3~3S~Wd8ezKqu8WNpKH0Q0-xZBxnK3MYFQ-heC-Gh11IDSqOc6CNHgfIS7p7TDIDVDuwO~jLexx14HQ9-JR6~4bHqis8jH5AwaajaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morgan City Planning Commission voted 4–2 on July 15 to recommend that the City Council approve rezoning 582 North 700 East from single‑family (R‑18/R‑110) to RM‑15.

Jake (city staff) presented the application and said the quarter‑acre property is currently vacant and historically had a school decades earlier. He told commissioners the lot is small—about 0.27 acres—and under RM‑15 zoning and current lot constraints it would likely allow a maximum of two dwelling units. The parcel sits adjacent to a city stormwater basin.

Corey Adams, who identified himself as the property owner, told commissioners his intention was to make two livable units that could be affordable for families. Public commenters raised concerns about precedent, neighborhood character and potential future densification if adjacent lots were rezoned in sequence.

Commissioners debated whether approving a single, non‑adjacent parcel would create a precedent for piecemeal rezoning along the corridor. Gary (city attorney) explained that a true “spot zone” is typically when the general plan does not intend a change; because the city’s general plan designates the area as medium density, he said the term was less applicable and timing becomes the central question for the commission.

After discussion the commission voted 4–2 to forward a favorable recommendation to the City Council. The recommendation notes the split vote for City Council’s consideration.","The Planning Commission voted 4–2 to forward a favorable recommendation to City Council to rezone 582 North 700 East (0.27 acres) from single‑family to RM‑15. Staff said the small lot could accommodate up to two units under current code; residents raised concerns about piecemeal rezoning and neighborhood character.",{"_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},6518039,"Planning commission recommends rezoning 690 N. 700 E. to RM‑15, 5–1 vote",5044,231000,5275000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399633-46d3c8ca510551198b7b85f3f61ae274&start=231&end=5275","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399633-46d3c8ca510551198b7b85f3f61ae274/thumbnail_231000.jpg","/articles/6518039/Morgan/Morgan-County/Utah/Planning-commission-recommends-rezoning-690-N-700-E-to-RM15-51-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518039-d0ad634a2fe6799fa826873a74201aae/orig.mp4?Expires=1773704453&Signature=SQB-qRThqCbC2pllAe7GHu1Tx8mS-de~Q8~M2a-LmSso6~bH8uihPRwNqNHV4YaYrVUhkhnO3W1eBncvp7e07A-wW0s5JN3lpfEq2u0Se4G1Fj-2cBWa59YmIUWyg6H-SmvxDBD8~DVPfpowlExdQVy~Rk3gdGaqpa-FE2GtKUEyQATOFT9TWer-T8kmHembKAMgad9Cw27FFk49GI5DtDA42gilpNfZ2KkDbVeKBH8nYgryrt~VhDKfVN7xeRncplVUZS7j14pWxwH9Ltn-rpRRem-dAkQUsAc4w7Ia8k1jVJeHAOo~ElvFSp4n6770CtHFc1DM4WbnSvqAsHH6ZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morgan City Planning Commission voted 5–1 on July 15 to recommend that the City Council approve rezoning 690 North 700 East from R‑18 (functionally R‑110) to RM‑15.

Nathan McClellan, chairperson of the Morgan City Planning Commission, opened the public hearing and invited city staff to present the application. Jake (city staff) told commissioners the 0.62‑acre parcel sits at the corner of Jenny Lane and 700 East, is designated medium density in the city’s general plan and is adjacent to an existing townhome development. “If it were developed, sidewalks on 700 East and other improvements as required by city codes, building codes, and engineering would be required,” Jake said.

The applicant’s representative described a rear‑loaded townhome concept with front doors facing Jenny Lane and garages accessed from an alley behind the buildings. The representative said the design would reduce curbside parking and present a more “home‑like” frontage than conventional apartment buildings.

The commission’s discussion centered on compatibility with the general plan, neighborhood character and likely unit counts. Jake estimated a theoretical maximum of about 12 units for the lot size but cautioned slope and other site constraints could reduce that number. Commissioners also noted that 700 East is a city road (not a UDOT road) and that any development would need to meet city parking, stormwater and landscaping standards.

A motion to send a favorable recommendation to the City Council passed on a 5–1 vote. The commission recorded the outcome as a recommendation only; final approval would be decided by the City Council.

The matter will appear on a future City Council agenda for final action; the commission noted that engineering review and a site plan would be required before building permits could be issued.","The Morgan City Planning Commission voted 5–1 to send a favorable recommendation to city council to rezone 0.62 acres at 690 North 700 East from single‑family (R‑18/R‑110) to residential multifamily RM‑15. Staff said the parcel is consistent with the general plan; the applicant described townhome-style development with rear-loaded garages.","actionData","errors"]

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