BLUFFDALE PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Bluffdale City Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible at the Bluffdale City Hall, 2222 West 14400 South, Bluffdale, Utah. This meeting will also be broadcast live to the public on the City's website www.bluffdale.gov. Notice is further given that access to this meeting by Commission members may be via electronic means via telephone conference call. The public may comment at the meeting or by emailing comments to planningmeetingcomment@bluffdale.gov by 4:00PM the day of the meeting. Emailed comments will be submitted to the Planning Commission but will not be read at the meeting.
In the event the meeting is disrupted in any way that the City in its sole discretion deems inappropriate, the City reserves the right to immediately remove the individual(s) from the meeting and, if needed, end virtual access to the meeting. Reasons for removing an individual or ending virtual access to the meeting include but are not limited to the posting of offensive pictures, remarks or making offensive statements, disrespectful statements or actions, and any other action deemed inappropriate.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETING 6:00 PM
1. Roll Call.
2. Invocation/Thought/Reading and Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Public Comment: Any person who wishes to comment on items not scheduled on the agenda for a public hearing may address the Planning Commission and comments will be limited to not more than three (3) minutes.
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
1. PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION, AND RECOMMENDATION on a proposed Text Amendment enacting Section 11.160.320 Placement and Usage of Accessory Storage Containers to allow for placement and use of storage containers (e.g. shipping containers, Conex containers, enclosed truck trailers, freight containers, etc.) within the City of Bluffdale and limiting the number and locations of such within residential and non-residential zones. (Continued from February 18, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting) City of Bluffdale, Applicant. Caitlyn Tubbs, Staff Contact. (Application 2025-23)
2. PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION, AND RECOMMENDATION on a proposed Text Amendment to Chapter 11.20 of the Bluffdale City Code to adopt definitions of 'fulfillment center' and 'medical transportation establishment' and amending Section 11.350.020 of the Bluffdale City Code to permit these new uses within certain non-residential zones. City of Bluffdale, Applicant. Caitlyn Tubbs, Staff Contact. (Application 2026-18)
3. PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION, AND RECOMMENDATION on a proposed Text Amendment to update the City Code as follows: - Chapter 3.100 - to create a new chapter establishing definitions, permitted locations, inspections, local contact requirements, fees, registration provisions, and compliance standards for short-term rentals. - Chapter 11.20.020 - to add a general definition for 'Short-Term Rental' within the zoning code definitions section. - Chapters 11.350.020 and 11.350.030 - to amend the Residential and Nonresidential Zones use tables to allow short-term rentals within residential zoning districts and prohibit them within commercial and industrial zoning districts. - Chapter 11.110.070.090 - to amend the Mixed Use Land Use Requirements table to allow short-term rentals, in accordance with BCC 3.100, as a permitted use. - Chapter 11.110.100.040 - to amend the SD-X Bringhurst Station Project Zone standards to allow short-term rentals, in accordance with BCC 3.100, as a permitted use. - Chapter 11.110.090.040 - to amend the Development Standards and Design Guidelines to allow short-term rentals, in accordance with BCC 3.100, as a permitted use. City of Bluffdale, Applicant. Ellen Oakman, Staff Presenter (Application 2026-02).
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
4. Summary of 2026 Legislative Session. Fred Donaldson, City Attorney, presenting.
5. Planning Commission Business (planning session for upcoming items, follow up, etc.).
6. Adjournment.
Dated: May 29, 2026
Grant Crowell, AICP
Community and Economic Development Director
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