Riverdale planning commission sets public hearing on proposed code change for retail smoke shops

The Riverdale City Planning Commission voted to set a public hearing for Aug. 26 to receive and consider public comment on a proposed amendment to Riverdale City Code 10-10A-3(g) dealing with retail smoke shops.

The scheduled hearing was set by motion after brief discussion during the commission’s regular meeting. "I will, to present the motion to consider to set a public hearing," one commissioner said when offering the motion, and another commissioner seconded it. The motion carried with all members present indicating support.

The hearing will consider an amendment described in the meeting as proposed changes to Riverdale City Code 10-10A-3(g), which the commission listed as relating to retail smoke shops. The meeting record does not specify the full text of the proposed amendment or which sections would change; those details will be available with the public hearing notice.

Commissioners also approved the minutes from the commission’s June 24 meeting. A commissioner moved to approve the June 2025 minutes and another seconded; the motion passed unanimously among members who voiced their votes during the roll call.

During presentations and reports, planning staff member Mister Cooper briefed the commission on local business openings and development activity. Cooper said, "we have a couple of businesses that are wrapping up, Mission Barbecue and Panera. So we hope to see some grand openings scheduled for the month of August." He also reported progress on a townhouse development and horizontal utility work for phase 3 of Coleman View.

Cooper described ongoing design and funding steps for a planned roundabout at the convergence of South Weaver Drive, Ritter and the 1050 roadway and said the project remains under design review and requires contracting and Utah Department of Transportation coordination. He warned drivers about a temporary change at 5600 involving a through turn, calling it "a terrible idea, but it's temporary," and advised avoiding that area if possible.

The commission opened the meeting to public comment at the start; a member of the public declined to speak. The meeting concluded after commissioners moved to adjourn.

The public hearing notice for the proposed code amendment should include the full text of the amendment, meeting time and location, and any submittal instructions; those specifics were not stated in the transcript and are "not specified" in this report.