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Standard Land Use Code Amendment

Murray City

Summary

Murray City is updating several land use chapters to remove unnecessary reporting burdens, clarify public notices, adjust landscaping requirements for building reuses, and allow staff to approve minor conditional use expansions.

At a glance

Total mentions
11
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 1, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Reduces administrative and compliance costs for business owners reusing existing structures.

✅Who benefits

Local business owners and city planning staff seeking a more efficient review process.

⚠️Who could be affected

Developers with pending projects in RM zones facing a temporary six-month delay.

Mentions & discussions (11)

MeetingSep 1, 2026

September 1, 2026 - Council Meeting Agenda — September 1, 2026

A proposed change to city code would let businesses on the ground floor of multi-tenant buildings put up better signage, making them easier for customers to find.

MeetingJun 18, 2026

2026.06.18 Planning Commission Meeting & Agenda — June 18, 2026

The city is considering allowing main floor tenant signs, which are currently prohibited. This could change the look of storefronts in the city.

MeetingJun 16, 2026discussed

Municipal Council — June 16, 2026

The city is looking at removing two utility easements at 4950 S. Galleria Drive. This process allows the city to release its legal right to use that specific land for utility purposes, which is often a step in property development or site modification.

MeetingApr 21, 2026approved

2026.04.21 RDA Board Meeting and Agenda — April 21, 2026

The council enacted a temporary six-month pause on new multifamily (RM zone) development applications while staff finalizes updated design and interface standards between apartments and single-family neighborhoods.

MeetingFeb 3, 2026

Murray City Live — February 3, 2026

The city is cracking down on short-term rentals that haven't registered or obtained a business license. This helps ensure neighborhood safety and compliance with local laws.

MeetingJan 15, 2026approved

2025.01.15 Planning Commission Meeting & Agenda — January 15, 2026

Murray City is updating several land use chapters to remove unnecessary reporting burdens, clarify public notices, adjust landscaping requirements for building reuses, and allow staff to approve minor conditional use expansions.

MeetingJan 6, 2026approved

Murray City Live — January 6, 2026

The city created new rules for backyard ponds to address neighbor concerns while avoiding unnecessary red tape for homeowners.

MeetingNov 25, 2025

Murray City Live — November 25, 2025

The city is debating whether to require permits for backyard ponds. Officials are concerned about safety and maintenance, while residents worry about unnecessary red tape.

MeetingSep 2, 2025

Murray City, Live — September 2, 2025

The city is debating whether to allow in-home daycares to care for up to 16 children instead of the current limit of 12 to help address the local childcare shortage.

MeetingAug 26, 2025

Murray City, Live — August 26, 2025

The city is considering allowing more children in home-based daycares to help meet local demand for childcare.

MeetingJun 5, 2025approved

Murray City, Live — June 5, 2025

New rules will make it easier for homeowners to add covered porches or patio covers by allowing them to extend closer to property lines.

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