Logan council denies 351 South 100 East rezone 3-2 and adopts accessory dwelling unit and short-term rental changes
October 1, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
The council voted 3-2 against rezoning 351 South 100 East from NR-6 to Commercial, with three members preferring to wait for the new General Plan, and adopted the home occupation, accessory dwelling unit and short-term rental code changes 5-0. It approved the Logan-Providence boundary adjustment resolution and budget adjustments, each 4-1 with Council Member Simmonds voting no.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Zoning
351 South 100 East (TEA) rezone from NR-6 to COM, Ordinance 24-16
Denied · 2-3
The motion to rezone about 0.92 acres failed 2-3. The Planning Commission and staff had recommended approval, 5-2 at the commission. The proponents said a gas station was not planned, though the zone would allow one absent a deed restriction. Council Members Simmonds, Amy Anderson and Johnson preferred waiting for the new General Plan; Council Members López and Mark Anderson supported the change. The minutes say both 'motion carried' and 'motion is denied' in the same entry, which should be checked.
- Acres: about 0.92
- Current zone → proposed: NR-6 → COM
Item 2 · City code
Home occupations, accessory dwelling units and short-term rentals, Ordinance 24-18
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted the Chapter 17.36 and 17.37 amendments: external ADUs capped at the primary dwelling's height or 20 feet, whichever is lower; the 6,000 square foot minimum lot size removed; short-term rental spacing of 750 feet in residential zones with owner-occupied rentals exempt under conditions; and the residential cap cut from 3 to 2 per 1,000 residents. About 23 short-term rentals are legally licensed versus many unlicensed; Cache County's share is 4.4 percent. Members polled on banning short-term rentals in single-family zones: Council Member Simmonds favored a ban with an owner-occupied exception and Johnson supported that, López and Chair Anderson favored keeping them with limits, and Mark Anderson opposed a full ban.
Item 3 · Annexation
Intent to adjust Logan-Providence boundary, Resolution 24-38 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-1
The council approved a notice of intent to correct a boundary near the Shoreline Estates subdivision, where the actual line sits about 126 feet south of a long-used fence line. DeSimone said it is the least disruptive option; steps include a hearing at least 60 days after adoption, three weeks of published notice, an ordinance and filings. Dr. Gail Yost said she was pleased with the amicable resolution.
Item 4 · Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 24-39 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-1
The council appropriated $125,000 from 911 radio reserves for radio upgrades, $3,806,781 in remaining SLFRF funds for the East-West sewer line, $24,700 to reimburse the Electric Fund for North Valley Landfill work and $6,976 in state interlibrary loan funds. Chief Jeff Simmons said the statewide radio upgrade adds bandwidth and reliability, including in Logan Canyon, and is state-implemented rather than a legal mandate. Dr. Yost supported it.
- Budget$3.81 million
- Budget$125,000
- Payment$24,700
- Grant$6,976 to State of Utah
Budget
Workshop: budget adjustment, Resolution 24-40
Discussed
Previewed $6,750 in cash donations for a Public Works training event. Action was set for October 15.
- Grant$6,750
Annexation
Workshop: Logan-Nibley boundary adjustment, Ordinance 24-20
Discussed
Staff described an adjustment of about 14.75 acres near 2200 South and U.S. Highway 89/91 and 1200 West under state law. DeSimone said adjacent owners do not oppose it. Action was set for November 5.
- Acres: about 14.75
What residents said
General Plan timingShort-term rental limits
No non-agenda public comment.