Lehi council temporarily bars accessory dwelling units in Planned Community zones, citing sewer and road capacity
May 2, 2023, 4:00 p.m. · Lehi City Hall, 153 N. 100 East
In a work session the council unanimously approved a temporary land use regulation prohibiting accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Planned Community zones, after the city engineer cited limited access in the Traverse Mountain canyons and possible sewer overcapacity. Departments also presented fiscal 2024 budget requests and the emergency management coordinator took questions on preparedness.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Budget
Fiscal year 2024 budget request review
Discussed
Every city department presented its budget requests. The council asked clarifying questions and made suggestions for the final budget. The minutes give no figures.
Item 3 · Public safety
Emergency management response discussion
Discussed
Emergency Management Coordinator Scott Daybell answered questions about what the city is doing for emergency management. Pre-mitigation planning and training for city staff and elected officials were also discussed.
Item 4 · City code
Temporary land use regulation prohibiting ADUs in Planned Community zones (Ordinance 27-2023)
Approved · 5-0
Assistant City Attorney Craig Chambers said the city is acting because of recent state legislation. City Engineer Lorin Powell cited safety concerns about added traffic in the Traverse Mountain canyons with limited ingress and egress, and said ADUs in Planned Community zones would overload the sewer system in some areas. Mayor Mark Johnson said sewer failure causes property damage and he hopes the Legislature amends the law that prompted the concern.
What residents said
Sewer capacity and canyon access in Planned Community zones