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Land Development Code (Title 21) update

A two-year, grant-funded rewrite of Title 21 with consultants Psomas, funded through the Wasatch Front Regional Council. The council and Planning Commission launched it March 10, 2026; it includes a steering committee, technical advisory committees and a chapter-by-chapter audit.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Code change
Location
Citywide
Applicant
Sandy Community Development

Every hearing and vote

  1. March 10, 2026 · City Council

    Joint meeting with the Planning Commission: Land Development Code update

    Discussed

    Melissa Anderson introduced consultants Chris Hupp and Greg Haws of Psomas. The grant-funded project through the Wasatch Front Regional Council is expected to take two years. Next steps include a project website, a steering committee, a council liaison, technical advisory committees, a chapter-by-chapter code audit and priority code drafting.

  2. March 10, 2026 · City Council

    Council liaisons to the Land Development Code re-draft

    Approved

    Council Members Kris Coleman-Nicholl and Brooke D'Sousa were named to the Title 21 steering committee for three meetings, after which the council will review the appointments. A friendly amendment from Council Member Brooke Christensen was declined. The first meeting is April 29, with quarterly meetings planned. Approved by unanimous voice vote.

    Moved by Council Member Marci Houseman, seconded by Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl

  3. September 15, 2026 · City Council

    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.