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Council amends General Plan language to align density policy across city documents
Summary
Payson City Council approved Ordinance 04‑15‑2026‑D to amend the General Plan so density definitions and expectations are consistent across subdivision and zoning codes and area plans.
The Payson City Council on April 15 approved Ordinance 04‑15‑2026‑D, a General Plan amendment to bring the city’s long‑range plan language into alignment with updated definitions of residential density. Council discussion emphasized predictability for developers and clarity for neighbors about how many housing units are expected in different zones.
Councilmember Lacee Smith moved to approve the General Plan amendment; the item passed by roll call (four yes, one absent). Councilmembers said the package of changes—General Plan, subdivision code, zoning code and area specific plans—was designed to produce consistent interpretation and reduce subjectivity in development reviews.
Staff will reflect the General Plan text changes in public planning materials and ensure internal staff guidance is updated to match the new definitions.
