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Commission approves landscaping and tree standards cleanup
Summary
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend code amendments clarifying where site-plan landscaping rules apply, removing obsolete references to a tree board and codifying current staff-led review practices consistent with Jordan Valley Water Conservancy standards.
Staff presented a code-cleanup amendment to section 18.215.030 to align the city code with current practice for site-plan landscape and tree standards. Changes clarify the land-use authority language (referencing "land use authority" rather than inconsistent mentions of the planning commission or council), apply standards to all nonresidential uses (including private schools and churches where applicable), and remove references to a now-dissolved tree board and an outdated street-tree master plan.
Staff explained typical practice: roughly 20 trees per acre on nonresidential sites, street trees at ~25-foot intervals along frontage, and staff (public works/ arborist) recommendations for species selection; the amendment retains Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District water-wise standards. Commissioner Matheson moved to recommend approval of PLZ 25-5007 as presented; Commissioner Kiel seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The amendment is a housekeeping measure intended to codify current administrative practices and improve clarity for applicants and reviewers.
