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Council hears plan to recertify historic-preservation program; staff to draft ordinance moving CLG language out of land-use code
Summary
Staff told the council it must add the word “district” to local code and move Certified Local Government (CLG) language from Title 17 to Title 2 so South Jordan can recertify for federal historic-preservation grants; staff will draft an ordinance and resolution for planning commission review.
South Jordan City Council members spent significant time discussing the city's historic-preservation program and the future of a city-owned historic property (referred to in the meeting transcript variously as “Amp Maims”/“Aunt Maims”/“Ant Mames”). Staff said the city needs to recertify its Certified Local Government (CLG) status with the State of Utah and the National Park Service to be eligible for federal preservation funding, and that process requires specific language in the municipal code.
Planning staff explained the National Park Service and state historic-preservation office require the code to include the term “district” alongside “sites” and “facilities.” Staff recommended transferring the CLG language from Title 17…
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