Holladay council adopts accessory dwelling unit rules, 6-0; Highland Drive rezone hearing held
November 7, 2024, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay (briefing session 5:30 p.m.)
The council voted 6-0 to adopt an ordinance on accessory dwelling units (Title 13.14.031). A hearing on rezoning the front parcel at 5428 South Highland Drive from R-1-21 to R-2-10 closed without a vote. In a work meeting a bond adviser outlined options to fund City Hall and Spring Lane, with a City Hall estimate of $7.9 million. 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: rezone 5428 South Highland Drive from R-1-21 to R-2-10
Discussed
The front parcel is 0.443 acre; the rear parcel would keep R-1-21 with access from Baywood Drive. Staff said the Highland Drive master plan calls for five units per acre on this segment. One speaker supported the applicant but preferred R-1-8; others asked about allowable units and future redevelopment; an email raised traffic concerns. The council adopted the rezone November 21.
- Acres: 0.443 (front parcel)
- Current zone → proposed: R-1-21 → R-2-10
Item VI · City code
Ordinance 2024-19: Adopt Title 13.14.031, accessory dwelling units
Approved · 6-0
Adopts the accessory dwelling unit regulations after hearings in March, April and October.
Item V · Presentation
Reports: race, fire and police
Discussed
A marathon organizer reported about 5,100 participants, up from 4,100 in 2022. The fire authority reported 77 more calls than the prior quarter; the police chief reported 117 fewer precinct cases than in 2023.
Roads and utilities
Work meeting: options for funding Spring Lane and City Hall
Discussed
The bond adviser said City Hall is estimated at $7.9 million, with about $1 million of exclusions such as HVAC, for a project total of about $10.4 million including a $1 million contingency and about $600,000 for relocation. The Spring Lane park is estimated at $7.5 million in most scenarios. One scenario is a $4 million bond using a $1.7 million earmark, ARPA funds, $7.7 million from capital projects and $1.5 million of fund balance. Council Member Fotheringham said fund balance should be preserved for roads and storm drains. Staff will run more scenarios for early 2025.
- Purchase$7.90 million
- Purchase$7.50 million
- Bond$4.00 million
City code
Work meeting: historic preservation ordinance
Discussed
No vote; the city attorney will review an area of concern in the draft ordinance.
What residents said
Flooding claimHistoric preservation ordinance
A resident reported two flood infiltrations and about $50,000 in out-of-pocket repair costs and said he will file a claim against the city. The Historical Commission chair and another resident commented on the preservation ordinance.