Holladay council rejects short-term rentals in PO zone on a unanimous no vote; adopts police traffic enforcement clarification
October 24, 2024, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay (briefing session 5:35 p.m.)
With Council Member Ty Brewer excused, the council voted against Ordinance 2024-16, which would have allowed short-term rentals as a conditional use in the PO zone; the minutes record all five members voting no, including the member who moved it. It voted 5-0 to adopt Ordinance 2024-17 clarifying police enforcement authority for traffic regulations. The minutes record the mayor voting with the council members, so tallies include him.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item IV · Public hearing
Public hearing: accessory dwelling unit amendments (Chapter 13.14.031)
Discussed
No speakers; the mayor noted one emailed comment generally in favor. The hearing closed.
Item V · City code
Ordinance 2024-16: Allow short-term rentals as a conditional use in the PO zone
Denied · 0-5
The ordinance failed. The minutes record Council Member Emily Gray as the mover and Council Member Drew Quinn as seconder, and list all five members voting no.
Item VI · Public safety
Ordinance 2024-17: Clarify Unified Police Department enforcement authority for traffic regulations (Section 11.04.010)
Approved · 5-0
Clarifies police authority to enforce city traffic rules. A crossing guard budgeting error adds about $65,000 to next year's base police contract.
- Contract$65,000 to Unified Police Department
Taxes and fees
Work meeting: Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling budget
Discussed
The tentative budget would raise the monthly fee from $19.50 to $26 (about 33%); a hearing is set for November 18 and adoption by December 16. No motion.
- Fee$26 to Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling
Other
Closed session
No action · 5-0
The council voted 5-0 to enter closed session from 7:30 to 7:45 p.m. No action was reported.
What residents said
Short-term rentals
None.