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Council adopts Title 12 amendment to clarify residential density calculations
Summary
After a staff presentation and council questions, Payson City Council approved Ordinance 04‑15‑2026‑B to amend Title 12 subdivision regulations clarifying density definitions and measurement methods used across city planning documents.
Payson City Council on April 15 approved Ordinance 04‑15‑2026‑B, amending Title 12 of the Payson City Code to clarify how residential density is calculated and applied in subdivision reviews. Planner Michael Bryant presented the package of density‑related changes and told the council the Planning Commission gave a unanimous positive recommendation.
Councilmembers discussed moving from open‑ended gross density allowances to clearer, standardized measures so developers and staff apply consistent standards. Councilmember Moss moved to adopt the Title 12 amendment; the motion carried by roll call (four yes, one absent). The ordinance is intended to reduce subjective interpretation and close potential loopholes in development applications.
Staff said incentives (for example, increased density tied to additional open space) may be considered by developers under future agreements; any developer seeking different standards would need a development agreement or master plan approved by the city.
