Development Code Amendments to the Mixed-Use Zone

Lehi City Planning Staff is proposing several changes to the Code to add residential to the Mixed-Use Zone.

A breakdown of the proposed changes in each Chapter is given below.

Chapter 5 – Establishment of Zoning Districts

The amendment to Chapter 5 proposes to remove references to the Historic Commerce, Industrial, and Sports Entertainment zones. The General Plan Land Use update in January 2022 removed these designations from the map and text. This proposed amendment would result in the Development Code matching the designations on the approved General Plan. Additionally, the Mixed-Use zone was updated to reference that density for projects will be contingent on the Maximum TOD and Mixed-Use Density Map, which was added at the end of the chapter.

The map at the end of the chapter shows the maximum density of all the TOD and Mixed-Use General Plan Land Use Designated Areas throughout the City. It also includes a note stating that the Lehi City Engineer will determine the maximum density allowed for any proposed development project based on existing infrastructure. The Engineer can also require upgrade to existing infrastructure and additional studies as needed.

Chapter 15 – Area Plans

The amendments to Chapter 15 change the title to Area and Land Use Plans. It also includes language that would require a land use plan for all projects in the TOD and Mixed-Use zones that are under 40 acres and include residential land uses. This change is being proposed to allow for the review of density and overall layout with a land use plan for larger projects. This will allow for earlier discussions about infrastructure improvements, density amounts, and proposed land uses for projects. The proposed amendment also outlines what should be included in a land use plan for Mixed-Use and Transit Oriented Development projects.

Table 05-040-B (Bulk and Intensity- Nonresidential Zones)

Prior to the proposed amendment, there were three separate table of bulk and intensity tables for varying land uses. The amendment proposes to combine all nonresidential uses into one table to simplify the code. This table would work in conjunction with the current residential zone table.

Other minor changes were made to allow more flexibility for development within the Mixed-Use Zone and for the Mixed-Use zone to match other non-residential uses.

Table 05-030-B (Table of Uses- Nonresidential Zones)

Prior to the proposed amendment, the table of uses has been three separate tables. The amendment proposes to combine all nonresidential uses into one table to simplify the code. This table would work in conjunction with the current residential zone table.

Several changes were made to the table including adding uses, deleting uses, and clarifying uses. In addition, a note was added to the bottom of the table referencing the TOD and Mixed-use Density Map. Though many changes were made, the intent was to cleanup the table of uses to make it more clear for future development.