ORD-49-2026 - Amending EMMC Sections 16.25.040 Application 17.10.030 Definitions and 17.60.040 General Landscape Provisions
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Ordinance
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Notice
Event Start Date & Time
October 22, 2026 10:40 AM
Description/Agenda
ORDINANCE NO. O-49-2026
AN ORDINANCE OF EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY, UTAH,
AMENDING EAGLE MOUNTAIN MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16.25.040 (APPLICATION); SECTION 17.10.030 (DEFINITIONS); AND SECTION 17.60.040 (GENERAL LANDSCAPE PROVISIONS)
PREAMBLE
WHEREAS, the City Council of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, finds that the City's land use and landscaping regulations should be updated to address properties located within the wildland-urban interface (WUI); and
WHEREAS, the identification of WUI lots on final plats provides notice to property owners, prospective purchasers, and applicable City departments regarding the location of properties subject to wildland-urban interface considerations;
WHEREAS, Utah law establishes requirements concerning vegetation removal and related allowances applicable to certain properties, and the City's municipal code should be consistent with applicable state law; and
WHEREAS, The City Council finds that the amendments to Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Sections 16.25.040, 17.10.030, and 17.60.040 are appropriate to establish associated definitions, provide the identification of WUI lots on final plats, and implement vegetation removal allowances required by Utah Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that these amendments promote clarity, consistency, and effective administration of the City's land use and landscaping regulations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Eagle Mountain City, Utah:
1. Section 16.25.040 (Application) is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Section 17.10.030 (Definitions) is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Section 17.60.040 (General landscape Provisions) is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
4. The City Council has considered the impact of this Ordinance on and found it consistent with family health, stability, and formation as required by Utah law.
5. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passing.
ADOPTED by the City Council of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, this 20th day of October, 2026.