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Council adopts Mixed Use Zone changes to require commercial component, increase parking
Summary
The Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2026-06 to clarify Vernal's Mixed Use Zone: projects must integrate commercial uses (minimum 20% for small projects), residential parking rises to two spaces per unit, and mixed uses must be integrated within a single development.
Assistant City Manager and Planning Director Braeden Christofferson presented Ordinance No. 2026-06, explaining the amendment is intended to align the Mixed Use Zone with the City’s original vision by requiring integrated vertical mixed use rather than permitting exclusively residential or exclusively commercial developments.
Christofferson said the amendment requires a minimum commercial component — 20 percent commercial floor area for projects of up to 10 units — increases residential parking to two spaces per unit, and clarifies building‑form expectations so residential units are placed above ground‑floor commercial space. Mayor Corey Foley and Councilmember Nick Porter voiced support, calling the amendments a return to the zone’s intent. Councilmember Ed Long moved to approve the amendment; Councilmember Nick Porter seconded. The motion passed unanimously by roll call.
