Wildlife Corridor Overlay Zone
A new overlay (Chapter 17.49) covering about 1,343 acres to protect a mule deer migration corridor and ridgelines. Adopted Feb. 2, 2021 with amendments on density transfer and recreational vehicle use.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Zone change
- Size
- 1342.92 acres
Every hearing and vote
January 19, 2021 · City Council
Wildlife corridor overlay zone code amendment
Discussed
The Planning Commission voted 4-0 Jan. 12 to recommend approval with two conditions: regulate but not prohibit off-highway vehicle access in narrow corridor sections, and remove the density-transfer provision in EMMC 17.49.070(A)(3). Council Member Curtis supported the item but disagreed with some language and asked for clearer mule deer migration dates. Council Member Burnham noted the corridor includes private land and asked about public access, which staff said would be negotiated later. Written public comments are to be added to the record at a future meeting.
February 2, 2021 · City Council
Wildlife Corridor Overlay Zone (new Chapter 17.49)
Approved · 5-0
The ordinance creates a 1,342.92-acre wildlife corridor overlay, with 192.66 acres of ridgeline protection areas, 88 percent of it designated parks and open space in the general plan. Council members debated density transfer as a tool to secure land (Curtis and Burnham opposed it; Mayor Tom Westmoreland called it the least desirable option) and limits on off-highway vehicles in migration season (Gray suggested speed-limit signs instead). Emails from 38 residents supporting the overlay were read into the record. Shane Hill of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Bettina Cameron of the Eagle Mountain Nature and Wildlife Alliance also spoke in support; Cameron asked for language protecting private landowner use. The council approved the ordinance with two changes: case-by-case tools approved by the council instead of a named density transfer, and a ban on recreational vehicles in the corridor during mule deer migration season, with exceptions for maintenance and private landowners.
- Corridor: 1,342.92 acres; ridgeline protection areas 192.66 acres (41.48 acres overlap)
- Amended sections: 17.49.070(A)(3) and 17.49.090(C)
September 19, 2023 · City Council
Wash setbacks and water conservation code (work session)
Discussed
Staff proposed a 75-foot wash setback based on a hydrological study with recommendations of 50 to 100 feet. The Central Utah Water Conservancy District proposed a 35 percent turf maximum for residential front and side yards and 20 percent for industrial, institutional and multifamily. Love wanted customized setbacks and a trail, Wright favored site-specific standards, and Burnham was concerned about taking private property. No votes were taken.
March 6, 2024 · City Council
Wildlife Corridor Overlay Zone amendments, EMMC 17.49
Tabled · 5-0
Wildlife Biologist Todd Black presented amendments. Gray raised fencing concerns for agriculture and livestock. Bettina Cameron spoke at the hearing. The council tabled the item and requested eight staff amendments, including a definition of agricultural activities, a fencing exemption process and removal of homeowner association language.
April 2, 2024 · City Council
Wildlife Corridor Overlay, EMMC 17.49
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Wildlife Biologist Todd Black proposed a 50-foot setback from the top of a wash where the 75-foot setback from the wash center does not provide one. Bettina Cameron spoke for the Eagle Mountain Nature and Wildlife Alliance and presented the group's emailed requests. Gray was more concerned about flooding than erosion; City Attorney Marcus Draper said planning director fencing decisions would be criteria-based and appealable. The council approved with the wash setback change and restored a provision letting the planning director approve other fencing that lets wildlife move freely.
August 6, 2024 · City Council
Wildlife corridor fencing agreement and Utah County agreement for Airport Road
Approved · 5-0
The consent agenda approved a cooperative agreement with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources under which the city is reimbursed for wildlife migration corridor fencing, extending the fence to State Road 73 and around the Lone Tree hill area, and an interlocal agreement with Utah County on funding for Airport Road from Pony Express Parkway to State Road 73. The minutes give no amounts.
September 3, 2024 · City Council
Wash setback standards, residential, commercial and business park zones
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Wildlife Biologist Todd Black presented a defined setback from the top of a wash in place of the phrase significant setbacks, based on a 2022 recommendation for Tickville Wash. The amended motion sets the watercourse plus 75 feet from the flowline, or a 50-foot buffer from the top of the bank, whichever is greater, as set by the city engineer, with earthwork restrictions. Two residents spoke at the hearing.
December 3, 2024 · City Council
JDH concept plan (work session)
Discussed
Stroud presented a concept for 507 single-family and townhome units on 130 acres, with 11.55 acres of required open space, 13.52 acres of Wildlife Corridor and three HOA parks totaling 2.72 acres. Austin Cooper of JDH Development addressed the council.
- Units: 507
- Acres: 130
- Applicant: JDH Development
May 6, 2025 · City Council
Cedar Valley Holbrook: rezone from Agriculture to Foothill Residential
Approved with conditions · 3-1
The rezone of the same 73.03 acres was approved with a condition that Wildlife Corridor fencing be marked on the west side. No one spoke.
- Acres: 73.03