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Council studies RM zoning changes to accommodate townhomes and “missing middle” housing
Summary
Planning staff led by Joe Moss presented options to bridge the gap between existing RM‑5/RM‑6 rules and higher-density townhome or multifamily development, including a potential point-based design menu, added standards for transitions, and use of PD overlay when needed.
Joe Moss, the city’s long-range planner, briefed the South Jordan City Council on Feb. 18, 2025, about proposed amendments to the city’s residential multiple (RM) zoning to create clearer standards for townhomes, duplexes and other medium-density housing.
Moss and Director Steven Schafermeyer told council members the city currently has RM‑5 and RM‑6 districts that cap density and lack specific design standards for townhomes or multifamily development. Schafermeyer said the goal is “to bridge the gap between R M 6 and R M 8” and give applicants a consistent baseline so that developers do not rely…
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