Bluffdale council agenda: data center moratorium, 2.07-acre two-lot development agreement and Saratoga Springs police deal
October 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m. · Bluffdale City Hall, 2222 W. 14400 S.
The Bluffdale City Council's Oct. 14 agenda included a temporary ban on data centers, a development agreement for a two-lot subdivision on about 2.07 acres at 14553 South 3400 West, a rezone request tabled Sept. 23, and an interlocal agreement with Saratoga Springs for law enforcement services. A work session covered a boutique rezone and a 50-lot Red Barn Fields proposal. Minutes were not yet posted.
From the agenda; results are added when minutes are posted. Updated October 21, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 6.1 · Development
Ordinance 2026-21: development agreement for two-lot subdivision
Pending
Development agreement for a two-lot subdivision of about 2.07 acres. The Planning Commission had recommended a development agreement limiting the property to two lots.
- Acres: about 2.07
Item 6.2 · Zoning
Ordinance 2026-20: zoning map amendment, R1 to R2 (previously tabled)
Pending
Zoning change from R1 to R2 for the same parcel, tabled 4-1 on Sept. 23.
- Current zone to proposed: R1 to R2
Item 6.3 · City code
Ordinance 2026-23: temporary land use regulation prohibiting data centers
Pending
Temporary ban on data centers in Bluffdale.
Item 6.4 · Public safety
Ordinance 2026-22: establish a Police Department
Pending
Amends city code 1.70.010 to establish a Bluffdale Police Department.
Item 6.5 · Contract
Resolution 2026-46: law enforcement interlocal agreement with Saratoga Springs
Pending
Interlocal agreement with Saratoga Springs for law enforcement services. The packet gives no terms or amounts. Staff reported Sept. 23 that a three-phase transition from Saratoga Springs runs through July 1, 2028.
Item 7 · Budget
Resolution 2026-47: FY 2026-27 budget adjustment (public hearing)
Pending
Public hearing on a budget adjustment for all funds except the Local Building Authority and Redevelopment Agency, which hold their own hearings (LBA Resolution 2026-48, RDA Resolution 2026-49). The packet gives no dollar amounts.
Item 5 · Other
Resolution 2026-45: policies and procedures manual amendments
Pending
Consent item amending policies on employee grievance and discipline appeals, real property disposition, employee honesty and part-time employees.
Item WS 2.1 · Zoning
Retail boutique development agreement and rezone, R4 to Neighborhood Commercial (work session)
Discussed
Robin's Roost, a boutique in a building from about 1920, requests a rezone from R4 to Neighborhood Commercial and a development agreement. Requested deviations include keeping the gravel parking lot (adding an ADA van space), keeping existing landscaping and structure, and removing one of two shipping containers. Fire review of emergency access is pending. Requested setbacks: front 20 ft, side 0-20 ft, rear 20 ft.
- Applicant: Ellen Oakman
- Current zone to proposed: R4 to Neighborhood Commercial
Item WS 2.2 · Development
Red Barn Fields development agreement (work session)
Discussed
Application 2026-31 proposes 50 detached single-family lots on 12.04 acres (about 4.15 units per acre, lots of 6,000-15,000 sq. ft.) on R1 land (one-acre minimum) whose general plan designation is Very Low Density Residential. The applicant seeks a development agreement rather than a zoning or general plan change.
- Applicant: Lovell Development Group LLC
- Units: 50
- Acres: 12.04
Item WS 2.3 · City code
Home occupation rules (work session)
Discussed
The council continued discussion of home-based business categories (minor, major and special exception) covering traffic trips, employees, customers, business vehicles and share of the home used, and whether larger lots could allow more vehicles and equipment.
What residents said
Data centersDensity on R1 landHome businesses and vehicles