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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Eagle Mountain City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
QTS Data Center Rezoning
A landowner is asking to rezone 41 acres of agricultural land to the RTI overlay zone so it can eventually house a data center project. Neighbors raised concerns about water use, confidentiality clauses, and large-scale industrial creep, while proponents noted the site is already surrounded by existing data centers.
Zoning Map Updates
Cedar Pass Ranch residents and city staff are working to establish a proper zoning designation for the long-unzoned community. The community favors a custom historic zone that protects five-acre minimums, animal allowances, and equestrian lifestyles, while staff presented a broader agricultural large-lot framework.
RV Parking and Storage Code Amendment
The city is looking to clamp down on people using their residential yards to store RVs for other people, which acts like an unlicensed commercial storage lot. Neighbors have complained about the visual clutter and crowding in residential areas.
Fencing Material Regulations
The council discussed proposed changes to fencing rules to allow 'pre-weathered weathering steel' for residential fences, potentially impacting neighborhood appearance.
Building Code Amendments
The council held a public hearing on an ordinance to update rules for screening outdoor HVAC units in multi-family buildings, aiming to improve neighborhood aesthetics.