Landscape materials (turf limits) code amendment
Zoning text amendment limiting turf grass by use, area and slope so the city qualifies for water-wise rebate programs; adopted 7-0 on March 21, 2023 (Ordinance 14 of 2023).
- Where it stands
- Approved
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- Code change
Every hearing and vote
January 17, 2023 · City Council
Consent: public hearing dates set
Approved · 6-0
The Council set February 7, 2023 hearings on the rezone at about 704 East 900 South, the Rocky Mountain Power rezone at 1223 West North Temple, the ADU text amendment and a land exchange at 592 N. Riverside Drive for the Bridge to Backman project; set a February 21 hearing on the Urban Forest Action Plan; and set a March 7 hearing on landscape material (turf) limits. The Planning Commission forwarded a negative recommendation on the 704 East 900 South rezone, so no ordinance had been drafted. The Riverside Drive exchange would transfer open space for $0 to Riverwood Cove, LLC for another open space parcel of equal size, to enable a public park, outdoor classroom and a walking and biking connection to Backman Elementary and to resolve an encroachment.
January 17, 2023 · City Council work session
Zoning text amendment on landscape materials (turf limits)
Discussed
Staff described a proposal to limit turf grass so the city can qualify as an eligible city for water-wise landscaping rebates. Turf would be capped at 35% of landscaped area for single- and two-family uses (with at least 250 square feet allowed), 20% for multifamily and other uses, and barred in areas under 8 feet wide or on slopes over 25%. The rules would apply to new development and projects needing landscape plans, with recreation areas exempt, and would also require tree irrigation access, mulch and a WaterSense controller.
- Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-01055
March 7, 2023 · City Council
Zoning text on landscape materials (public hearing)
Tabled · 7-0
The hearing covered limits on turf grass to qualify the city for water-wise rebate programs. One speaker supported it and asked that preferred turf types and rock sizes be specified and that golf not be exempt; another discussed park strip watering and rock versus mulch maintenance. The Council closed the hearing and deferred action.
- Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-01055
March 21, 2023 · City Council
Zoning text on landscape materials (turf limits)
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 14 of 2023 limiting turf grass by use, area and slope so the city is eligible for water-wise landscaping rebate programs.
- Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-01055