Planning commission approves oversized pool structure at 4790 South 5500 West

The Hooper City Planning Commission voted to approve a conditional use permit for an oversized accessory structure — an enclosed pool house — at 4790 South 5500 West, permitting a 1,730-square-foot building with a planned peak height reported at about 19 feet, 6 inches. The motion to approve was made and carried during the commission's meeting on April 15, 2025.

Staff presented the application as an addition to an existing residence that would enclose a private pool, include electricity but no plumbing, and comply with accessory-structure setbacks. Malcolm (staff) told the commission the applicant had met setback requirements and noted the structure's size and intended uses. "It was, as you can see, for 1,700 square feet. It's an addition, 19 feet 6 inches…