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Santaquin planning commission recommends PUD density bonus to support moderate‑income housing
Summary
On April 22, 2025, the Santaquin City Planning Commission unanimously recommended a code amendment that would allow a 6% density increase in planned unit developments if developers set aside 10% of units at a minimum unit size to meet the city’s moderate‑income housing strategy.
SANTAQUIN, Utah — The Santaquin City Planning Commission on April 22 voted unanimously to recommend a code amendment that adds a density‑bonus option for planned unit developments (PUDs) to support moderate‑income housing.
Under the proposed amendment, developers who build at least 10% of the total units at the ordinance’s minimum unit size would be eligible for a 6% density increase. The change is intended to implement Strategy 5 of the city’s moderate‑income housing plan.
Commissioners discussed the proposal briefly; commissioners noted that the commission’s role is to make a recommendation to the City Council on code changes. Commissioner Nixon moved to recommend approval of the amendment; Commissioner Mook seconded. The commission voted yes: Commissioners Tolman, Hoffman, Wood, Nixon, Buck and Mook. The motion was forwarded to the City Council with a positive recommendation and a unanimous vote.
The amendment is structured as an additional density bonus option for PUDs and is presented as an implementation tool for the city’s existing moderate‑income housing strategies. The staff presentation identified the bonus as “another option” similar to a previously approved density bonus adopted about three years ago.
The City Council will consider the commission’s recommendation in a subsequent proceeding. No changes to the city code are effective until the council takes final action.
