West Jordan council denies a 14-acre rezone for 67 homes and commercial space, 4-3, and approves federal block-grant spending, 7-0
October 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
West Jordan's City Council voted 4-3 on Oct. 13 not to approve Ordinance 26-47, a petition to change the future land use map and rezone 14.07 acres (Highlands Landing North, near 7592 South 5490 West) to R-3-8 multi-family and SC-2 community shopping center. The council voted 7-0 for Resolution 26-043 on 2026 Community Development Block Grant spending and 7-0 for Ordinance 26-49 amending the fiscal 2027 budget to match. The minutes were approved Oct. 27.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 30, 2026.
In brief
3 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 approved and 1 denied.
1 vote was not unanimous: Highlands Landing North: future land use change and rezone of 14.07 acres to R-3-8 and SC-2 (3-4).
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
7 members were present.
The previous City Council meeting was on September 22, 2026: West Jordan council adopts Jordan Valley and Sugar Factory Road station area plans, 5-0
The next one was on October 27, 2026: West Jordan council to hear rezone request for 8.3-acre Barber Estates and fee schedule changes
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item Ordinance 26-47 · Development
Highlands Landing North: future land use change and rezone of 14.07 acres to R-3-8 and SC-2
Denied · 3-4
Peterson Development's Jeff Seaman presented a concept plan of 67 single-family units at 5.99 units per acre, said parks and open space would be well represented and offered a disclosure with each purchase agreement. The land was designated very low density residential, parks and open space, and community commercial. Staff described protections including the Balanced Housing Ordinance, a three-year reversion clause and a cap on units. Residents spoke in a hearing from 8:17 to 8:29 p.m., raising concerns about density and an earlier retirement-housing approval. Chair Wignall and Council Members Whitelock, Harris and Lamb voted not to approve, citing density and concern about loopholes; Council Member Jacob said his vote against the denial motion was not support for the application and more work was needed.
- Size: 14.07 acres
- Concept: 67 single-family units, 5.99 per acre
Item Resolution 26-043 · Budget
Community Development Block Grant budget adjustment and subrecipient allocation, project year 2026
Approved · 7-0
Senior Planner Tayler Jensen said staff supported the CDBG Committee's recommendations, that the number of applications has fallen and that federal funds arrive later each year with a shortened spending timeline. A community-impact manager from Upwards spoke in support, citing the city's investment in local family childcare businesses through BOOST.
Item Ordinance 26-49 · Budget
Fiscal year 2027 budget amendment
Approved · 7-0
Budget Manager Becky Condie said the amendment formalizes the funding approved in the grant item. No comments at the hearing.
What residents said
Residents spoke on the Highlands Landing North rezone; no comments on the budget amendment.