Spring City council refers Title 10 zoning amendments to Planning & Zoning after close election

The Spring City Council voted 5–1 on Feb. 5 to send Ordinance 2026-02, a set of proposed changes to Title 10 zoning rules, to Planning & Zoning for public hearings and public comment.

Council Member Chris Anderson, who outlined the proposal, said the ordinance would remove the earlier ordinance’s protected-area provision, revert most of the town to a 1.06-acre standard except for interim splits, reduce the allowed multifamily housing percentage and limit guesthouse footprints to a 650-square-foot footprint and 1,000 square feet total.

“Given the election results, I thought voters didn't like the zoning ordinance passed last year,” Anderson said, arguing the changes reflect voter preferences and merit a full public review.

Council Member Courtney Syme said the issue deserved in-depth analysis of facts and evidence and cast the lone no vote. The motion to move the ordinance to Planning & Zoning passed with votes from Chris Anderson, Marty McCain, Michael Broadbent, Laurel Workman and Courtney Syme (note: Syme voted no), with Broadbent making the motion and Anderson seconding.

Why it matters: The referral starts a formal process of ordinance review, public hearings and potential amendment or adoption. Planning & Zoning will hold hearings and the public will have opportunities for comment before the council votes on any final change.

Next steps: Mayor Penrod confirmed the ordinance would be reviewed in the upcoming work meeting schedule and routed through Planning & Zoning per standard procedure. Council clarified the item would receive additional scrutiny at a work meeting scheduled for Feb. 17.

What was not decided: No final adoption of Title 10 amendments occurred on Feb. 5; only a referral for study and public comment was approved.