Herriman planners continue wireless code rewrite and linked cell-tower permit after questions on "stealth" rules and setbacks

Herriman City Planning Commissioners on July 2 continued consideration of a proposed text amendment to the city’s land development code and a linked conditional-use permit for a proposed 80-foot wireless monopole near Zions Bank Stadium.

The commission deferred action after more than an hour of technical and legal briefing and questions aimed at sharpening the ordinance language on "stealth" design, measurable setbacks from residences and schools, and clearer incentives and standards to encourage colocation of multiple carriers on a single support structure.

Why this matters: the applicant, Skyway, and its engineering consultants said the monopole would address a documented coverage gap in the commercial area near the stadium and would be designed to accept multiple carriers. Michael Malloy, planning staff, told the commission the proposed code is intended to align local standards with FCC rules while providing more robust local design and siting standards than Herriman’s older ordinance. The commission asked for language that makes those protections and preferences explicit and measurable.

What was proposed: Mark Williams, representing Skyway, presented propagation maps and a site plan for a monopole sited on a C-2 commercial parcel. Williams…