Farmington City
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This process overseen by the Planning Commission considers a desired use that may require some specific restrictions in order to mitigate reasonably anticipated detrimental impacts.
Conditional Use
What type of action or process changes which rules apply to a property?
Rezone
The number of commissioners who must be present to form a quorum (enough members to vote).
4
What is the process that should regulate a land use where desired conditions can be codified as standards?
Permitted Use
According to the 2020 census, what was the number of people living in Farmington City? (within 500 is correct).
24,531
When should an administrative request be approved?
If it meets applicable standards and regulations.
Which body of local government has the final decision making authority for all legislative actions?
City Council
How many members of the current city council (including the mayor) have served as a Planning Commissioner?
5
What type of regulation is focused on the way things look rather than what a property is used for?
Form-based code
How many elementary schools are located in Farmington City?
6 (Knowlton, Eagle Bay, Canyon Creek, Farmington, Ascent Academy-charter, Challenger-private)
Name a common application that is dealt with at staff level only.
Small site plans - new single family homes, additions.
The state of Utah requires that cities send notice of a ___________ before taking action on a legislative decision.
Public Hearing
The length of a planning commissioner's appointed term.
4 years
What zoning regulations are being phased out across the nation which have traditionally encouraged auto focused and auto oriented development and design?
Parking Minimums.
In 2024, how many individuals participated in the city's recreation programs? (within 500 is correct)
9,527 youth - 3,812 adults
According to the state of Utah, which administrative decisions must be handled by the Planning Commission?
None. The city council can delegate these decision to whoever they deem appropriate.
What title of the Farmington City ordinances includes the city's zoning regulations?
Title 11
What Chapter of state statute requires that each municipality in Utah have a Planning Commission? (Nickname is okay in place of Title and Chapter)
Utah Code Chapter 10-9a
(LUDMA - Municipal Land Use, Development, and Management Act)
These should be included with a motion to support and justify a decision being made.
Findings
How many acres of land are managed by Farmington City as parks property?
121 acres (+ new 10 acre park coming online 2025)
In Utah, if there is ambiguity in the meaning of an ordinance, whose interpretation is most likely to win?
The property owner / applicant.
What type of document is created in order to establish unique rules and regulations for a property that differ from the regulations found in the city's ordinances or the zoning district of a particular property.
Development Agreement
If a person has an issue with a decision made by the Planning Commission, who can that decision be appealed to?
Administrative Hearing Officer.
What type of housing should exist within a community to support a healthy and diverse population.
A variety of housing choices.