Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
Explore the latest on growth and development across Cedar Valley, from new housing communities and commercial projects to business expansions and city planning updates. As Eagle Mountain, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, and Fairfield continue to grow, we provide clear, up-to-date coverage on the developments shaping the future of Northern Utah County. Whether it’s a new neighborhood, a retail center, or infrastructure improvements, this section keeps you informed on how our communities are evolving.
During the February 6th, 2018 Eagle Mountain City council, the City Council voted 5-0 to approve the third amendment to the Porter’s Crossing MDA and MDP. The MDP consists of 16 pods. Each pod has it’s own unique mix of building types. The pods include commercial, single family, multifamily and institutional building areas. When Colby…
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In October 2017 the Planing Commission held a public hearing in regards to a proposed Ridgeline Protection Overlay Zone. At that time the Planning Commission approved the City Staff recommendations. The Overlay Zone was then sent to the City Council, which held a public hearing in November of 2017. The proposal was discussed and direction…
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Eagle Mountain continues to see growth. In 2017 Eagle Mountain surpassed the number of building permits in every category besides commercial over the last 12 years. 2017 showed a decline in the number of commercial permits and churches permitted as compared to 2016. In 2017 the city issued 10 commercial permits, compared to the 12…
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On Jan 2nd, 2018 the Eagle Mountain City Council approved the Sunset Flats subdivision. Shortly after Mayor Tom Westmoreland, council member Donna Burnham and council member Melissa Clark were sworn in, they voted on the proposed Sunset Flats Master Development Plan (MDP) and Master Development Agreement (MDA). The Ordinance and Resolution passed with a 5-0…
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The Eagle Mountain City Council and Planning Commission held a special work session on December 12, 2017 to go over a new General Plan. The meeting was attended by members of the Planning Commission, current members of the City Council, the City Council and Mayor Elect, and several City Staff. There were three residents in…
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During the City Council Meeting on December 5th, the Eagle Mountain City Council agreed to modifying the Overland / SITLA Master Development Plan (MDP) and the Master Development Agreement. The Staff report gives this background, “The SITLA (State of Utah School Institutional Trust Lands Administration) master development plan and agreement was approved in 2003, vesting…
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Eagle Mountain City Staff and the Planning Commission have been working on a transitioning code for several months now. The City Council and Planning Commission asked city staff to review and revise the development code as it relates to lot sizes and the transitioning of sizes adjacent to current lots. After the code was reviewed…
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On 8/22/2017 the Eagle Mountain Planning Commission had the Hidden Hollow Phase B Preliminary Plat brought before them. The Staff Report states, “In November of 2014 the City Council approved the Hidden Hollow Phase A preliminary plat. The proposed Phase B is the next phase of development, located to the south of Phase A. This…
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During the July 18th City Council meeting, the city council vote unanimously to approve the Pony Express Plaza. Pony Express plaza will be located on the North/West corner of Ranches Parkway and Pony Express Parkway, across the street from the Chevron. It will be a 15,701 SQ foot professional office development. The development will have…
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Cory Wride Memorial park has been a topic of debate in Eagle Mountain since the park was proposed. During the 7/18/2017 Eagle Mountain City Council meeting, the park got a new infusion of money. The money was awarded in two separate bids for the construction of Phase 1B. S&L, Inc was awarded the bid of…
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