Planning Commission forwards code changes, approves permits and subdivision actions; summary of votes

The Sandy City Planning Commission voted on a series of planning items, forwarding two amendments to Title 21 of the Land Development Code to City Council and taking final actions on several development applications and special exceptions.

The commission voted unanimously to forward a positive recommendation to the city council to amend the appeals and variances provisions of Title 21 to align with recent state law changes and to clarify finality and record handling. The commission also voted unanimously to forward a positive recommendation on code updates implementing 2025 state limits on residential parking standards and on minimum dwelling size provisions.

The commission approved a special exception to allow restoration work in a sensitive steep‑slope overlay at 10870 South Lostwood Drive, approving a proposed grading, revegetation and temporary irrigation plan with conditions including staff review of implementation and a post‑installation monitoring period. The commission granted a conditional use permit for an accessory structure with increased height and reduced rear setback at 2277 East Zermatt Circle and approved the…