Sandy council rejects Hagan Road rezone and adopts detached ADU rules 4-2
September 15, 2026, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council honored Rebekah Cowdell and Steve Fairbanks with its civic engagement and Noal Bateman lifetime service awards, then met jointly with the Planning Commission on the Land Development Code update. A motion to adopt the Hagan Road rezone from R-1-20 to R-1-20A failed to get a majority. The council amended and then adopted the detached accessory dwelling unit ordinance required by SB 284 on a 4-2 vote, and went into closed session at 9:16 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Special recognition: Noal Bateman Lifetime Service Award and Civic Engagement Award
Discussed
The council honored Rebekah Cowdell with the Civic Engagement Award and Steve Fairbanks with the Noal Bateman Lifetime Service Award.
Item 2 · City code
Joint meeting with the Planning Commission: Blueprint for Progress, Sandy Land Development Code update (File 26-431)
Discussed
Chris Hupp of Psomas presented on the code update, covering five benefits and next steps that include staged drafts, public review and hearings. Planning Commissioners were excused afterward.
Item 3-4 · Other
Consent calendar: Aug. 25 and Aug. 18 draft minutes
Approved
Approved.
Item 5 · Zoning
Public meeting: Hagan Road rezone, R-1-20 to R-1-20A (File REZ06242026-007235, Ordinance 26-56)
Denied
Jake Warner presented the request to rezone three parcels totaling 1.79 acres from R-1-20 to R-1-20A, with a positive Planning Commission recommendation. Several residents opposed it, the applicant spoke in favor and the council was divided. The motion to adopt the ordinance failed to get a majority; the tally is not recorded in the notes.
- Acres: 1.79 (three parcels)
- Current zone -> proposed: R-1-20 -> R-1-20A
- Planning Commission: positive recommendation
Item 6 · City code
Title 21 amendments on detached accessory dwelling units (Ordinance 26-55)
Approved with conditions
Melissa Anderson presented amendments responding to SB 284, effective Oct. 1, 2026. The council adopted several amendments: a limit of 1.5 stories and 18 feet in height, a 2,000 square foot cap, removal of the transit-based parking reduction, and two internal extended living areas allowed on lots of 20,000 square feet or more. A proposal for 10,000 square foot lots failed. The ordinance as amended was adopted 4-2 per the minutes notes; the members voting no are not named, so no vote record is entered.
Item 7 · Other
Closed session on security personnel, devices or systems (File 26-435)
Approved
The council voted by roll call to convene a closed session and adjourn afterward, entering it at 9:16 p.m. (the adjournment entry gives 9:17 p.m.). Tally not recorded.
What residents said
Hagan Road farm animalsDetached ADU rules
Several residents spoke against the Hagan Road rezone and the applicant spoke in favor.