Planning commission recommends subdivision ordinance update to town council

The Levan Planning Commission on Dec. 4, 2024, voted to recommend an update to the town's subdivision ordinance to the Levan Town Council, approving the recommendation during its regular meeting.

The motion stems from proposed edits to subdivision rules—specifically language related to flag lots and fences—that staff and commissioners said would be collected into a revised draft for council review. "We're just gonna recommend that we send that, with the edits to the town council," Speaker 1 said during discussion, describing the next step in the process.

Commissioners clarified the process for adopting ordinances: once the commission recommends the draft and the council acts, the ordinance will receive a formal number and be entered into the town code. Speaker 3 noted that the item will follow the standard sequence—public hearing at the commission level (already completed), recommendation to council, then council consideration and ordinance numbering.

A formal motion was made on the floor to "approve the subdivision ordinance update and recommend it to the town council." The motion was seconded and recorded 'Aye' by commissioners present; the commission approved the recommendation and will forward the draft and its edits to the town council for formal action.

Votes at a glance - Motion to approve minutes from Nov. 6, 2024: Approved (recorded 'Aye' votes). - Motion to recommend subdivision ordinance update to town council: Approved (recorded 'Aye' votes). - Motion to adjourn: Approved (recorded 'Aye' votes).

What happens next The commission's recommendation and the edited ordinance draft will be transmitted to the Levan Town Council for its consideration and possible adoption; a formal ordinance number and effective date will be set by the council if it approves the measure.