City of Clinton

The meeting featured a recognition ceremony for a fire officer receiving a professional designation. Public input was received regarding home-based food service, vehicle parking regulations, and dog access to city parks. The Council appointed members to the RAP Tax Committee and reviewed a presentation on recycling and green waste grant opportunities. A public hearing was conducted regarding amendments to the City Code covering the roles and duties of governing officials, which were subsequently approved. Additionally, the Council discussed parks planning, received training on property tax functions and municipal fund accounting, and authorized the annual Community Development Block Grant application.

The agenda for the Regular Council Meeting included initial items such as the Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, Roll Call, and administering Oaths of Office for new Police Department Officers. The meeting included a dedicated Public Input segment. Business items scheduled for discussion involved a Public Hearing regarding Recycling and Green Waste, and a discussion concerning the RDA, SSSD, and Motorpool Training. Consent Items included the approval of a Resolution for an UDOT Betterment Agreement related to sewer line improvements for the SR-108 project, and the approval of previous meeting minutes and Accounts Payable for February 2026. Other Business consisted of reports from the City Manager/Department Heads, Council, and Mayor, and a final Action Item Review.

The work session focused on reviewing and providing policy direction for three main code-related topics: home businesses in residential accessory dwelling units (ADUs), parking surface requirements and rear-yard enforcement, and the policy regarding dogs at Heritage Park. Regarding ADUs and home occupations, the Council directed staff to draft clearer standards for square footage, vehicle size, and outdoor storage to distinguish between remote home offices and customer-facing occupations. For parking, the Council discussed potential revisions to surfacing requirements behind fence lines and the balance between nuisance enforcement and property rights. Finally, the Council explored a potential pilot program to allow leashed dogs on designated walking paths at Heritage Park, with a focus on logistics for waste stations and signage.

The council conducted a team building and strategy/vision retreat focused on determining priorities and the strategic direction for the new council for the year.

This document serves as Addendum 2023-1 to the Clinton City Moderate-Income Housing Plan, adopted on February 14, 2023, to update housing strategies in compliance with Utah Code HB 462. The plan outlines five key strategies for the 2023-2027 reporting period: rezoning for increased densities to facilitate moderate-income housing, investing in infrastructure to support such development, establishing and reducing regulations for accessory dwelling units, implementing a mortgage assistance program for employees, and developing housing projects specifically for disabled or elderly residents. The objective is to proactively address the housing needs of residents and mitigate housing cost burdens by influencing development through careful planning and regulation.