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Planning commission backs landscaping and tree‑standards code cleanup
Summary
Riverton Planning Commission recommended approval of PLZ 25‑5007, amending site‑plan landscaping and tree standards (18.2.15.03) to reflect current administration, arborist recommendations and Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District standards.
On Sept. 25 the Riverton City Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of PLZ 25‑5007, an amendment to the city’s site‑plan landscaping and tree‑standards code (chapter 18.2.15.03). Staff described the change as a code cleanup and codification of current practice rather than a policy overhaul.
Staff explained the amendment removes references to an historic tree board that is no longer active, clarifies the standards apply across commercial, institutional and residential site plan reviews and codifies current practices: street trees recommended by city public‑works/arborist staff at approximately 25‑foot intervals along frontage; a guideline of about 20 trees per acre on commercial or industrial sites; and continued alignment with the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District’s water‑wise landscaping standards.
Staff said the city will rely on its arborist and public‑works staff to recommend species appropriate for park strips and street trees; the planning commission, acting as the land‑use authority for site plans, retains final approval of landscape plans. Commissioners asked about who makes species recommendations; staff confirmed the city has an arborist on staff and that staff will continue to provide species guidance.
Commissioner Matheson moved to recommend approval of the landscaping code amendment; Commissioner Kiel seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Staff said the amendment streamlines references and better reflects current administrative practice and will be forwarded to the City Council as the commission’s recommendation.
