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Council narrows rear-yard setbacks adjacent to dedicated open space; adds 10% height-deviation enforcement
Summary
After extended debate over fairness and precedent, the council approved Ordinance No. 2025-24 to reduce accessory-structure rear-yard setbacks adjacent to dedicated open space to 3 feet and to allow up to a 10% building-height deviation when substantial construction has occurred; the motion passed 4–1.
After extended discussion, the Herriman City Council approved Ordinance No. 2025-24 to amend Title 10 of the city code, reducing minimum rear-yard setbacks for accessory structures adjacent to dedicated open space to 3 feet and expanding enforcement remedies to include building-height deviations of up to 10% when substantial construction has been undertaken.
Michael, a city planner, introduced the privately initiated petition and summarized the planning commission’s recommendation for approval with modifications. He explained staff’s…
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