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Council discusses higher-density zones and housing options in work session
Summary
In a June 2 work session the Nephi City Council discussed developer requests for increased residential density, including an R4 zone near transportation corridors, owner-occupancy and ADU policy options, and incentives like reduced permit costs and smaller lot allowances.
Council members spent part of a June 2 work session debating whether to permit higher residential density in certain zones to respond to statewide housing pressures.
City Administrator Seth Atkinson introduced the idea of an R4 zone that would allow higher density near transportation corridors and freeway exits. Councilors discussed trade-offs including preserving lower density on Main Street, allowing higher density in CU2, owner-occupancy requirements to preserve affordability, vertical density discounts, twin homes and duplexes, external accessory dwelling units (ADUs), reduced setback requirements, and low-maintenance housing options.
Councilors asked developers and realtors in attendance for input and discussed strategies such as smaller lot sizes and lowering permit costs to encourage the construction of housing that may be more affordable for younger buyers. No ordinance or vote was taken; the discussion was framed as a work-session exploration of policy options.
