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Cottonwood Heights reviews draft general plan: council prioritizes economic identity, transportation and housing

Cottonwood Heights City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Planning staff and consultants discussed a working draft of Cottonwood Heights' general plan, recommending public engagement after the council confirms high-level goals. Topics highlighted included Olympic readiness, transportation master-plan alignment, redevelopment of the gravel pit, lodging and housing options including ADUs.

The Cottonwood Heights City Council spent the bulk of its Jan. 20 work session reviewing a working draft of the city's general plan, focusing on economic development, transportation, land-use mapping and housing policies.

Planning staff led by Jim Spung and consultant Sam Taylor described the next steps: finalize high-level goals and objectives, then broaden public engagement through online tools and in-person open houses. "Once we solidify the goals and objectives, we can then engage the public," Spung said, asking the council to give clear direction so consultants can refine the draft.

Context and budget: Council members asked about a WFRC grant that funded earlier…

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