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West Valley City Council approves accessory-building rule changes, adopts tax-adjustment policy and awards City Hall parking-lot contract
Summary
On March 24, 2026 the West Valley City Council approved amendments to accessory-building rules intended to enable more accessory dwelling units, adopted an annual property-tax adjustment policy by a 4–3 vote, awarded a $1,137,909 contract to rebuild the City Hall parking lot, and approved consent items including a voluntary leave bank and board appointments.
The West Valley City Council on March 24, 2026 approved a package of land-use and fiscal measures and awarded a capital contract during a regularly scheduled meeting at West Valley City Hall.
The council voted unanimously to approve ordinance 26-10, which standardizes accessory-building requirements across residential zones by reducing side and rear setbacks to 1 foot and lowering the maximum height for accessory buildings from 1.5 stories to 1 story. After the public hearing, a motion to adopt the ordinance was moved, seconded and approved by roll call.
During the prior public hearing, resident Ryan Mahoney urged the city to "enable accessory dwelling units" and supported the reduced height and setbacks as a way to curb higher-density construction while preserving residential…
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