Saratoga Springs Planning Commission sets July 16 hearing on Title 19 and Avative shelter
Planning Commission holds a July 16, 2026 (6 p.m.) public hearing in Saratoga Springs on Title 19 updates, Avative fiber shelter, and a Bonneville Drive extension.
Saratoga Springs residents who want to follow how zoning and infrastructure planning can shape future development have a public meeting to watch: the City of Saratoga Springs Planning Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 319 S. Saratoga Road, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045.
The agenda includes two public hearings—a citywide Title 19 land-use map/code update (Chapter 19.04) and a Site Plan Amendment for an Avative Fiber Shelter UCCU at 1364 N. Commerce Drive. The Commission will also discuss a Bonneville Drive Extension Preliminary Plat as a business item that is not open for public comment.
If you want to participate, the packet sets rules for general public input: 3 minutes per speaker (unused time can’t be reassigned) and no more than 15 minutes total for topics not listed as public hearings. The packet also notes that questions/comments to staff and/or commissioners may be submitted by email.
Where to find the agenda packet before the hearing
Official meeting materials (including staff reports and attachments for the three agenda items) are posted through the City’s Agenda Center and are also listed on the Utah Public Notice website. That packet is where residents can review the proposed language and plan details ahead of time.
Public hearing #1: Title 19 (Chapter 19.04) citywide code/map update
In this legislative public hearing, the City is proposing amendments to Chapter 19.04—Establishment of Land Use Zones and Official Map—including changes aimed at:
- Minimum lot-size rules: updating the R1-40 and R1-20 residential zoning districts’ minimum lot sizes to match the minimum lot sizes outlined in each district’s own definitions.
- Mixed-Use arterial setback: proposing an arterial street setback for the Mixed-Use Zoning district. The packet language describes it as: 105′ off the arterial roadway centerline, or (if applicable) 15′ from the back of the 30′ trail corridor—whichever is greater.
What this means for residents: this is a code/map update under a Planning Commission public-hearing process, so any action taken at this meeting is part of the recommendation pathway—not a final approval of any ordinance by itself.
Public hearing #2: Avative Fiber shelter site-plan amendment at 1364 N. Commerce Drive
The second public hearing is for a Major Site Plan Amendment related to Avative Fiber Shelter UCCU at 1364 N Commerce Drive (Lot 4 of the Saratoga Crossroads Subdivision). Staff describes the request as an:
- Unmanned 12’ x 12’ telecommunication shelter
- Placed on the east side of the property in an existing landscaped area
According to the staff report, the use is a Private Utility Building with no intended occupancy, and it is described as exempt from minimum lot size, lot width, lot frontage, lot coverage, building size, and landscaping requirements. The packet also notes the shelter has minimal architectural design standards.
What the Planning Commission could do: in its recommendation role, the Commission can consider a positive recommendation (with or without conditions), a negative recommendation, or a continuance. The staff report’s conditions framework references meeting City Engineer and Fire Chief requirements and correcting remaining “redlines” before construction drawings are approved by staff.
Business item: Bonneville Drive extension preliminary plat
The Commission will also discuss a Bonneville Drive Extension Preliminary Plat as a business item located at Bonneville Drive north of Hallmark Drive. Staff’s report describes it as extending Bonneville Drive between the Hallmark Drive intersection and the City’s border with Eagle Mountain.
The packet notes Bonneville Drive is identified on the City’s Transportation Master Plan as a Collector Road, and that the preliminary plat is described as consistent with that plan. Because this is a business item, it is listed as without public comment on the agenda; the City Council is positioned to make the final decision after the Commission’s recommendation/discussion process.
After July 16: follow the next steps in the recommendation process
These items are scheduled public-hearing/agenda actions for the Planning Commission. After the July 16 meeting, the process moves forward through the next step(s) identified in the staff packet and notice—so residents who care about future zoning rules, telecom siting, or street connectivity will want to watch for follow-up City actions.
Sources
- City of Saratoga Springs — Planning Commission July 16, 2026 agenda packet (AgendaCenter packet)
- Utah Public Notice — Planning Commission July 16, 2026 agenda PDF
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