Planning commission tables proposed amendment to Land Use Code definitions

The Grantsville Planning Commission on Tuesday tabled consideration of a proposed amendment to Chapter 2 (Management) of the Grantsville City Land Use Code that would revise the code's definition of “lot.”

The change, presented by planning staff, would replace the existing wording with language drawn from state code. Planning staff said the change is intended to remove confusion between the code terms “lot” and “parcel.” "Lot means a tract of land regardless of any label that is created by and shown on a subdivision plat that has been recorded in the office of the county recorder," staff reported as the proposed definition.

Commission discussion focused on whether related definitions (notably “parcel”) should be amended at the same time and on notice requirements. Staff and commissioners agreed that the parcel definition should be considered, but commissioners noted that additional changes might require separate noticing. One commissioner said several other clarifying definition edits were proposed and being drafted by staff.

After discussion commissioners moved to table the amendment so that related definition changes could be assembled and considered together. A motion to table was made, seconded and approved by roll call; the matter will return to a future agenda with the additional clarifications.

The tabling preserves the current Chapter 2 definitions until the commission considers a consolidated amendment package. Staff advised the commission the proposed wording was drawn from state code to reduce disputes about whether projects must follow single-lot development procedures or other permit tracks.

Commissioners and staff did not take additional action on the amendment at the meeting and instructed staff to bring the consolidated definition changes back for consideration following proper notice.