Logan council adopts short-term rental rules, continues West Pointe rezone to May 17
April 19, 2022, 5:30 p.m.
The council adopted short-term rental land use rules with a citywide cap of three licenses per 1,000 residents, changed the Power Advisory Board and continued the West Pointe rezone. Staff presented a five-level drought plan and $1.4 million in library donations.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Other
Hillside subdivision slope concerns
Discussed
A resident raised concerns about slope damage in a hillside subdivision at 1200 East 1400 North and about inspector staffing given growth. Planner Tanya Rice said the final project had been neither rejected nor approved, and the assistant engineer set a limit of slopes no steeper than 2 feet horizontal to 1 foot vertical, with engineered retaining walls. The developer is to meet residents. No action.
Roads and utilities
Water restriction plan and conservation campaign
Discussed
Public Works Director Paul Lindhardt and Water Manager Joe Hawkes presented a five-level drought plan, from normal year-round use to severe restrictions at 95 percent of capacity that would limit outdoor use to hand-watering vegetable gardens, pets and livestock. Peak use last year reached 74 percent of capacity with three of four wells. Council members asked about public notice, Spanish-language materials and partnering with lawn and sprinkler services. No vote.
Item 1 · Budget
Budget adjustment, Resolution 22-12 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
With no comment, the council approved $231,602 in lease financing and $1,500 more for golf carts, a $5,616 federal reimbursement, a $362 state EMS grant and $3,877 in state fire department funds. Chair Simmonds explained the lease must now be capitalized under state accounting standards.
- Purchase$231,602
- Purchase$1,500
Item 2 · City code
Power Advisory Board, Ordinance 22-09
Approved · 5-0
The council amended chapter 2.28 so no more than three board members may be nonresidents (previously half) and replaced the meeting payment with refreshments at the board's request.
Item 3 · Zoning
West Pointe rezone, 310 West 1400 North, Ordinance 22-06 (public hearing)
Continued · 5-0
The rezone of about 1.36 acres from MR-12 to MR-20 would let the owners of the 20 condominium units own the land beneath them; the buildings are nonconforming now. The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend denial and suggested a deed restriction and a downzone afterward to avoid spot zoning. The owners' attorney, Jeremy Raymond, offered a restrictive covenant barring any density increase; one owner said approval would let units be classed as apartments for insurance and financing. Chair Simmonds said the deed restriction should have been presented already, doubted the site could meet MR-20 standards including 30 percent open space and would not support the rezone if it cannot; Tom Jensen said a deed restriction would leave no neighborhood impact. The attorney said a restriction cannot be a condition of the rezone and all owners must agree. The council continued the item to May 17.
- Current zone to proposed: MR-12 to MR-20
- Planning Commission: recommended denial 6-0
Item 4 · City code
Short-term rental land use rules, Ordinance 22-04
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted short-term rental standards: a conditional use permit in residential zones, 500-foot separation, a citywide cap of 3 licenses per 1,000 residents, fully on-site parking of one space per bedroom with a minimum of two, one rental per structure, license revocation after three confirmed violations and no more than two consecutive contracts with the same party in six months. Members preferred measuring separation by street frontage. A revoked license is suspended for one year.
Item 5 · Budget
Library donations, Resolution 22-14 (workshop)
Discussed
Finance Director Richard Anderson listed gifts for the new library: $1,000,000 from the Hansen Sisters Foundation (children's area), $200,000 from Cache Valley Bank (community meeting room), $200,000 from the Paul Wiley Foundation (entryway plaza) and $100,000 already budgeted from a former mayor and spouse (south terrace). The resolution appropriates $1,400,000. Action was set for May 3.
- Grant$1.00 million to Hansen Sisters Foundation
- Grant$200,000 to Cache Valley Bank
- Grant$200,000 to Paul Wiley Foundation
Item 6 · City code
Bicycle, skateboard and micromobility code, Ordinance 22-10 (workshop)
Discussed
Planner Russ Holley proposed combining the bicycle and skateboard chapters to cover micromobility devices under 20 miles an hour, ending police inspections and metal license plates in favor of free registration, allowing speed limits and dismount zones on trails and sidewalks and requiring user agreements for shared scooters. Chair Simmonds favored a dismount zone on Center Street. Action was set for May 3.
Item 7 · City code
Short-term rental business licensing, Ordinance 22-08 (workshop)
Discussed
Community Development Director Mike DeSimone proposed annual, nontransferable licenses at $100 new and $50 renewal, a local property manager, a waiting list when the cap is reached and loss of the license after three violations. He said staff still worry about circumvention of long-term rental standards. Action was set for May 3.
- Fee$100
- Fee$50
Item 8 · Public safety
Fireworks closed areas, Resolution 22-13 (workshop)
Discussed
Fire Chief Brad Hannig proposed moving the east boundary of the fireworks closure from 1600 East to 1200 East because of drought, covering the East Bench, Island slopes and Cliffside, and adding a west closure along 600 West and 200 South to 1000 West. Mayor Daines raised 1400 East near Lundstrom Park. Action was set for May 3.
What residents said
Hillside slope stabilityDrought restrictionsShort-term rentals
A resident raised hillside slope damage concerns and inspector staffing; Dr. Gail Yost asked whether West Pointe units could be sold separately.