Farmington City
Who was the first pioneer settler in Farmington in 1847?
Hector C. Haight
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 the 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
How tall is the tallest ride at Lagoon?
The Rocket - 217' to beacon.
Cannibal - 208'
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 different projects has the Planning Commission reviewed during the 2025 calendar year?
50 (some projects are tabled and reviewed more than once)
This is down from 58 in 2024 and 65 in 2023.
There were 101 in 2022
What type of regulation is focused on the way things look rather than what a property is used for?
Form-based code
What is the name of the new park which will open this month?
North Cottonwood Commons
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.
How many building permits did the city issue in 2024? (This number includes new homes, water heater/furnace replacement, commercial tenant improvements, remodels, etc.)
603
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 10-20
(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 culinary water service connections are served by Farmington City?
7,042
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.