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Councilists relay conference takeaways: ADU rules, growth outlook and possible CUP water limits
Summary
Council members who attended the Utah League conference reported a new ADU law requiring city ordinances, projected regional growth and a warning that Central Utah Project (CUP) water allotments may not be fully guaranteed, prompting planning discussions.
Council member (Speaker 6) summarized key takeaways from the Utah League of Cities and Towns conference, including a recently passed law affecting accessory dwelling units (ADUs), state-level concerns about housing supply, and early warnings from regional water planners about the Central Utah Project (CUP) water reliability.
"There's a new law... regarding ADUs, which we need to have that law or we need to have our own ordinances in place," Speaker 6 said, explaining that cities must adopt rules consistent with state changes. The speaker also said conference presenters noted the state has many approved lots but developers are choosing not to build due to economic reasons, limiting housing supply despite available approvals.
Speaker 1 and staff (Speaker 3) reported on a meeting with North Utah County cities and a Central Utah Water representative who presented a 50-year planning outlook and drought-stage scenarios; Speaker 1 said officials were warned that although Alpine has historically received its CUP water allotment, future reliability and the extent of deliveries may not be guaranteed and that jurisdictions should prepare for possible reductions.
Council discussion focused on the need to review local ordinances on ADUs and to continue coordinating with regional water providers; no ordinance adoption or policy vote occurred at the meeting.
