Commission backs zoning-code amendments to simplify density and allow xeriscaping
The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation on Ordinance #2026-09 to simplify density calculations (units-per-acre), rename terms ("townhome" for "row house"), allow xeriscaping and adjust parking rules, including proposed increases of R-3 from 12 to 14 units/acre and an R-4 cap of 25 units/acre.
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Planning staff proposed multiple amendments to Vernal’s Municipal Planning and Zoning Code on April 14 designed to simplify density calculations, clarify terminology and update landscaping and parking standards.
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