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Magna council adopts water element update, staff to align local code with regional goals
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 2025‑021, adding a Water Element to Magna’s General Plan that aligns local policy with state and regional conservation goals; staff said Magna already averages about 142 gallons per person per day and will prioritize metering, updated landscape standards and drought response measures.
The Magna City Council voted Oct. 28 to adopt Ordinance 2025‑021, the Water Element update to the city’s General Plan, a document the state legislature required cities to add to long‑range planning.
Long Range Planner Matthew Starley told the council the update aligns Magna with regional conservation goals — a target of 169 gallons per person per day by 2065 for the Salt Lake region — and shows Magna currently averaging about 142 gpd per person. Starley said the plan focuses on reducing water waste through stronger metering (including secondary water), updated landscape standards, smart‑meter programs and drought response rates.
The planning commission had recommended approval. Councilmember Sudbury moved to approve the ordinance and Councilmember Hall seconded; the council voice‑voted in favor and the motion carried.
Staff said the update does not change current water supply assumptions; instead it guides future land‑use decisions, encourages coordination with the Magna Water District, and directs staff to pursue demonstration gardens, low‑flow fixtures and other conservation programs. Starley noted the city is working to align local ordinances and implementation steps with the conservation goals and recommended council adoption to meet the state timeline.
The council approved the item as presented. Staff will prepare the ordinance paperwork and coordinate with the Magna Water District and neighboring jurisdictions on implementation timing and any necessary code amendments.
