# OpenUtah

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## Recent meetings (42)

- [2026-06-03 — Planning Commission Previews New Homes, ADUs, and Church Rectory](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/11ffd46b-4631-4bdc-b721-77898ace4c44): Planning Commission
- [2026-06-03 — Neighbors on Walker Mill Drive get the green light for taller privacy fences](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/8a671763-35f5-43ab-8648-b42749bf1f79): Planning Commission
- [2026-06-02 — Neighbors on Walker Mill Drive get green light for taller privacy fences](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/3ffc7327-4753-497c-ae32-0dcb8e5eee7d): City Council
- [2026-06-02 — City Council discusses proposed property tax hike and water conservation measures](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/bbf5d573-62bb-43e4-8feb-120e55e996e8): City Council
- [2026-06-02 — City Council reviews new budget rules and hears from Salt Lake County leaders](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/617c6057-4847-4bed-9aa8-7c5758af87d0): City Council
- [2026-05-21 — Architectural Review Commission meetings canceled for May and June](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/1e2e83c6-849e-464c-bb4c-46b79f7ab0bf): Architectural Review Commission
- [2026-05-20 — City Council Votes Down Community Clean Energy Program](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/3dccbf7f-8917-4b85-9e5a-3b2a2eee96d3): City Council
- [2026-05-19 — City Council to vote on new clean energy program and utility meter rules](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/7ab0df10-f654-4009-84c8-ecbee3e2a157): City Council
- [2026-05-19 — City Council to vote on clean energy, new utility rules, and fireworks restrictions this Tuesday](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/06d34c20-919a-494a-ba78-141fa64e41ee): City Council
- [2026-05-13 — Cottonwood Heights Police to auction off unclaimed property](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/715987fe-101d-434f-8a73-b1d69aef08d7): City Council
- [2026-05-06 — Planning Commission moves to allow separate utility meters for ADUs and guest houses](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/ccbacd48-9f30-43ec-8e47-0efa235e9525): Planning Commission
- [2026-05-06 — City considers allowing separate utility meters for guest houses and ADUs](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/a069593e-e275-4d4d-bf2c-c7d234d7459a): Planning Commission
- [2026-05-05 — City Council Kicks Off Budget Process, Including Potential Property Tax Hike](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/5b06f577-254e-4fee-a2b9-03c2275d5e26): City Council
- [2026-05-05 — City Council reviews proposed budget with property tax hike to cover rising costs](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/bbebc78f-a336-4462-ae9e-1a5f9a10c1e8): City Council
- [2026-04-30 — Variance approved for new home on steep lot at 7568 South Quicksilver Circle](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/9a138891-d778-427d-b756-e8735c0587e5): City Council
- [2026-04-21 — Brighton High students push for safer crosswalks; Council discusses renewable energy and city budget](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/f66f46cd-fb06-4377-8c77-e1b37c239b98): City Council
- [2026-04-21 — Cottonwood Heights Council Weighs Hiring Expert to Guide Town Center Development](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/2019fcbc-9b9e-44f0-97ec-8ad32da21e58): City Council
- [2026-04-07 — City Council reviews safety grants, youth council leadership, and regional partnerships](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/e3206d9b-8b94-4e49-acf8-8a02862d9d6c): City Council
- [2026-04-07 — City Council approves grant for safer streets and appoints new planning commissioners](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/59f74f2e-59ec-43c0-af93-166890564017): City Council
- [2026-04-01 — New driveway and convenience store get the green light from Planning Commission](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/c5d32b21-2351-4880-89e5-8592c90854b6): Planning Commission
- [2026-04-01 — Planning Commission weighs in on new driveway and convenience store proposals](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/c0f84e24-342b-47ec-93a1-4a6990c45638): Planning Commission
- [2026-03-24 — Cottonwood Heights leaders weigh tax hikes and budget cuts to fix city finances](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/b780e157-f327-41a4-ad90-8fbdc96d4c9d): City Council
- [2026-03-20 — City Council members to attend Youth City Council dinner](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/116bfcd8-72cc-4997-ad03-0b6ed57a59bd): City Council
- [2026-03-04 — Old Mill demolition and zoning updates discussed at Planning Commission](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/e03892c0-c393-4ef6-819c-45bb8d860912): Planning Commission
- [2026-03-04 — New ABA Therapy Clinic Approved for Fort Union; Old Mill Demolition Tabled](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/5d8ad0fd-fc2d-4d03-9997-f00cbc1a8181): Planning Commission
- [2026-03-03 — City Council approves engineering contract and celebrates upcoming 250th anniversary](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/973f5845-00d7-4b92-9aeb-db8171401335): City Council
- [2026-03-03 — Ridgecrest Elementary students propose renaming 7200 South to 'Tiger Cub Lane' to help with school navigation.](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/b40e32a8-2102-457c-8637-4e2434517ea9): City Council
- [2026-02-26 — Architectural Review Commission meeting for February 26 cancelled](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/e1db7be8-d8b4-4c8b-801d-7196ce379717): Architectural Review Commission
- [2026-02-17 — City Council reviews waste management data and plans for new public safety training range](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/029b2a0d-ab65-49b1-8a21-6225f070136c): City Council
- [2026-02-17 — City Council approves budget updates and new advisory committee appointments](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/ae8edb13-2dae-4b68-9d51-605e65a7dd5e): City Council
- [2026-02-02 — Council debates road maintenance and renewable energy program](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/6f8b1645-b626-40dd-9770-01fe0debf227): City Council
- [2026-01-24 — City Council reviews compensation study and budget outlook at annual retreat](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/ec135d52-a4df-4b9c-a945-b5c5722c65b6): City Council
- [2026-01-21 — Planning Commission kicks off year-long review of historic Paper Mill demolition request](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/bfc341e7-0260-48ea-8546-d1dab82dbc03): Planning Commission
- [2026-01-21 — Planning Commission approves home business, delays decision on historic Old Mill demolition](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/8f18d5a6-d762-46ff-82d8-269b8b19fcef): Planning Commission
- [2026-01-20 — Council debates renewable energy program and updates to the city's long-term growth plan](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/c82e8218-3a04-4adb-b216-deeba684cd80): City Council
- [2026-01-20 — Cottonwood Heights Redevelopment Agency Elects New Officers](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/6d1ec612-cbd4-497b-a468-5f697801b55a): Redevelopment Agency
- [2026-01-20 — Council honors retiring police, approves UDOT trail work, and discusses renewable energy](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/d6a506c6-2a34-4bd8-943e-9a48e53066a4): City Council
- [2026-01-07 — City approves two fence height extensions for local homeowners](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/0e42fc47-657a-45a4-8cd2-30e8fc3316df): Planning Commission
- [2026-01-06 — New Fiber Internet Coming to Cottonwood Heights, Plus Safety Upgrades for Creek Road](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/a92554c5-b62f-48eb-bcf8-6def78ea47f0): City Council
- [2026-01-06 — New library programs, road repairs, and a tax on your phone bill: Here's what happened at the City Council meeting.](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/9f730ea6-3e92-407e-9dc8-181c76b46433): City Council
- [2025-12-18 — New Yeti Bar and Lounge signs get the green light with a few design tweaks](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/4678bcdf-cedb-42c4-b7dc-5c650b81d1b2): Architectural Review Commission
- [2025-12-15 — Planning Commission Backs New Water Conservation Plan for Cottonwood Heights](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/meetings/69ec57f4-b7aa-4bf8-97a0-6d9aa901134e): Planning Commission


## Civic issues (50)

- [city administration](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/city-administration): general · priority: critical
- [land use and development](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/land-use-and-development): development · priority: high
- [Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/fiscal-year-2026-2027-budget): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [land use and zoning](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/land-use-and-zoning): development · priority: critical
- [traffic safety](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/traffic-safety): transportation · priority: critical
- [fire safety and fireworks regulation](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/fire-safety-and-fireworks-regulation): public-safety · priority: critical
- [municipal bond financing](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/municipal-bond-financing): budget · priority: critical
- [historic preservation](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/historic-preservation): general · priority: critical
- [District 4 Community Engagement](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/district-4-community-engagement): community engagement · priority: medium
- [urban development](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/urban-development): development · priority: high
- [Property Tax Increase](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/property-tax-increase): budget · priority: critical
- [water conservation](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/water-conservation): environment · priority: high
- [zoning and development](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/zoning-and-development): development · priority: critical
- [Residential Infill Development](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/residential-infill-development): zoning · priority: high
- [Unclaimed Property Disposal](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/unclaimed-property-disposal): public-safety · priority: low
- [urban planning and development](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/urban-planning-and-development): development · priority: high
- [infrastructure repair](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/infrastructure-repair): general · priority: high
- [Renewable Energy Initiatives](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/renewable-energy-initiatives): environment · priority: critical
- [Sensitive Lands Development](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/sensitive-lands-development): zoning · priority: high
- [economic development](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/economic-development): development · priority: high
- [public safety](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/public-safety): public-safety · priority: high
- [School Consolidation and Safety](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/school-consolidation-and-safety): education · priority: high
- [Agency Governance and Leadership](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/agency-governance-and-leadership): development · priority: medium
- [Waste Management Efficiency](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/waste-management-efficiency): infrastructure · priority: medium
- [Early Childhood Literacy](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/early-childhood-literacy): education · priority: medium
- [public safety incident](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/public-safety-incident): public-safety · priority: medium
- [legal dispute/personnel](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/legal-disputepersonnel): general · priority: critical
- [zoning and signage ordinance](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/zoning-and-signage-ordinance): general · priority: medium
- [mayoral election](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/mayoral-election): governance · priority: high
- [billboard relocation](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/billboard-relocation): general · priority: medium
- [legal settlement](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/legal-settlement): general · priority: high
- [official misconduct](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/official-misconduct): governance · priority: high
- [police conduct and public safety](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/police-conduct-and-public-safety): public-safety · priority: high
- [police policy and state legislation](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/police-policy-and-state-legislation): public-safety · priority: high
- [land conservation](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/land-conservation): general · priority: medium
- [legal oversight](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/legal-oversight): general · priority: high
- [Non-conforming structure expansion](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/non-conforming-structure-expansion): zoning · priority: medium
- [community wellbeing survey](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/community-wellbeing-survey): general · priority: medium
- [police accountability](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/police-accountability): public-safety · priority: high
- [local election analysis](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/local-election-analysis): governance · priority: medium
- [political transition](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/political-transition): transportation · priority: high
- [police oversight and protest policy](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/police-oversight-and-protest-policy): public-safety · priority: high
- [short-term rental regulation](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/short-term-rental-regulation): general · priority: high
- [police conduct litigation](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/police-conduct-litigation): public-safety · priority: high
- [police misconduct settlement](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/police-misconduct-settlement): public-safety · priority: high
- [public safety and protests](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/public-safety-and-protests): public-safety · priority: medium
- [municipal bond](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/municipal-bond): general · priority: high
- [public assembly and policing](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/public-assembly-and-policing): general · priority: medium
- [business regulation and public safety](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/business-regulation-and-public-safety): public-safety · priority: medium
- [water restrictions](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/issues/water-restrictions): environment · priority: medium


## Development applications (16)

- [ADU-26-001](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/development/adu-26-001): conditional-use · pending
- [ZMA-26-002/GPA-26-002](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/development/zma-26-002gpa-26-002): rezone · pending
- [Church Rectory](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/development/church-rectory): conditional-use · pending
- [CUP-26-007](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/development/cup-26-007): conditional-use · pending
- [ADU Utility Meter Amendment](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/development/adu-utility-meter-amendment): other · under-review
- [Wade Garage Addition](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/development/wade-garage-addition): other · approved
- [Zoning Text Amendment for Utility Meters](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/development/zoning-text-amendment-for-utility-meters): other · under-review
- [7568 South Quicksilver Circle Variance](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/development/7568-south-quicksilver-circle-variance): variance · approved
- [Second Driveway Exception](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/development/second-driveway-exception): other · under-review
- [Convenience Store](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/development/convenience-store): conditional-use · under-review
- [Cottonwood Paper Mill Demolition (CUP-25-005)](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/development/cottonwood-paper-mill-demolition-cup-25-005): conditional-use · under-review
- [ABA Therapy Office/Daycare](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/development/aba-therapy-officedaycare): conditional-use · under-review
- [Home Business CUP (CUP-26-001)](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/development/home-business-cup-cup-26-001): conditional-use · under-review
- [Home Cosmetic Business](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/development/home-cosmetic-business): conditional-use · approved
- [Canyon Cove Subdivision](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/development/canyon-cove-subdivision): other · approved
- [Yeti Bar and Lounge Signage](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/development/yeti-bar-and-lounge-signage): other · approved


## Community topics (16)

- [Old Mill Demolition](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/community/old-mill-demolition): development
- [Convenience Store](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/community/convenience-store): development
- [General Plan Transparency](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/community/general-plan-transparency): development
- [Utah Community Renewable Program](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/community/utah-community-renewable-program): environment
- [Zoning Text Amendment](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/community/zoning-text-amendment): zoning
- [Taxiway A Reconstruction](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/community/taxiway-a-reconstruction): infrastructure
- [budget](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/community/budget): budget
- [Youth City Council](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/community/youth-city-council): youth
- [public-safety](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/community/public-safety): public-safety
- [Early Childhood Literacy](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/community/early-childhood-literacy): education
- [environment](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/community/environment): environment
- [Civic Issues](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/community/civic-issues): budget
- [Child Abuse Prevention](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/community/child-abuse-prevention): public-safety
- [Ridgecrest/Bella Vista Consolidation](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/community/ridgecrestbella-vista-consolidation): education
- [Library Programs](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/community/library-programs): education
- [Trails](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/community/trails): infrastructure


## Officials (17)

- [Gay Lynn Bennion](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/gay-lynn-bennion): Mayor
- [Matt Holton](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/matt-holton): District 1 Council Member
- [Suzanne Hyland](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/suzanne-hyland): District 2 Council Member
- [Shawn E. Newell](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/shawn-e-newell): District 3 Council Member
- [Ellen Birrell](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/ellen-birrell): District 4 Council Member
- [Mike Smith](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/mike-smith): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Ruben (Rusty) Lugo](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/ruben-rusty-lugo): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Dan Mills](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/dan-mills): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Lucy Anderson](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/lucy-anderson): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Daniel Poulson](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/daniel-poulson): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Garry Barnes](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/garry-barnes): Planning Commission Alternate — Planning Commission
- [Sean Steinman](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/sean-steinman): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Mike Shelton](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/mike-shelton): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Wm. Shane Topham](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/wm-shane-topham): City Attorney — Legal
- [Tiffany Janzen](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/tiffany-janzen): City Recorder — Administration
- [Jim Spung](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/jim-spung): Community and Economic Development Director — Community and Economic Development
- [Jared Gerber](https://cottonwood-heights.openutah.org/officials/jared-gerber): City Manager — Administration