Francis rezones Crystal Farm land for 31 lots
July 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m. · Francis City Hall
At its July 9 meeting the Francis City Council unanimously rezoned the Crystal Farm parcels from AG-1 to Residential Half after a public hearing, for a concept plan of 31 lots. The council also agreed to review a landscaping-business storage rule and special-event tiers, and heard that UDOT awarded a transit master plan grant.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 6, 2026.
In brief
5 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 discussed and 2 approved.
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5 members were present.
The next one was on October 8, 2026: Francis council approves a 5-foot utility easement encroachment and hears a proposal to limit holiday lighting
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Consent agenda | Approved · 5-0 |
| Crystal Farm rezone | Approved · 5-0 |
| Landscape business storage rule | Discussed |
| Special event tiers | Discussed |
| Frontier Days, veterans tribute and reports | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · finance
Consent agenda
Approved · 5-0
The council approved the July 9 check register and the June 11 minutes.
Item 2 · land-use
Crystal Farm rezone
Approved · 5-0
After a public hearing, the council rezoned parcels from AG-1 to Residential Half (RH) for a concept plan of 31 lots. Staff said the plan links two roads rather than ending in a long cul-de-sac, which would have meant about 34 lots under the existing zoning. A Stewart Ranch resident raised concerns about through traffic, buffers and construction debris; the engineer said the road connection had always been planned. The rezone does not authorize development.
Item 3 · land-use
Landscape business storage rule
Discussed
The planner brought forward a request from a landscaping business to allow outside storage, which the code no longer permits since conditional uses were removed. The mayor said he does not like changing the code for one project, but the council agreed the question deserves a look and asked staff to take it to the Planning Commission.
Item 4 · administration
Special event tiers
Discussed
The planner proposed tiered special-event rules after an event on SR 32 affected neighbors, parking and traffic. Council members said they do not want to regulate family barbecues or reunions, and some preferred fines for repeat problems. The mayor said the council wants to look at it further.
Item 5 · administration
Frontier Days, veterans tribute and reports
Discussed
The council planned an Aug. 15 Cold War Victory Medal tribute at City Hall, asked members to approach sponsors for Frontier Days, and heard that UDOT awarded a grant for a transit master plan, Wild Willow Park will finish next month, and the planner is pricing an online building-permit system.
What residents said
A Stewart Ranch resident raised concerns during the hearing about traffic, buffers and construction debris.