Planning Commission recommends approval of Zoning Code Text Amendment for Corner Lot Garages, 4–0

Zoning Code Text Amendment for Corner Lot Garages

4 yes, 0 no

Candace Tippetts (yes), Michael Edwards (yes), Shane Liedtke (yes), Robyn Anderson (yes)

August 26, 2026 Meeting Minutes Approval

0 yes, 0 no

Corner Lot Garage Setback Exceptions Code Amendment

A city-initiated zoning text amendment allowing garages on single-family corner lots to encroach into secondary front setbacks.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Single Family Residential-1 Corner Lot Garage Setback Amendment

A city-initiated zoning code text amendment to allow garages on single-family corner lots to encroach into front setbacks.

still pending

General Plan Land Use Element Update

Midvale is refreshing its 10-year-old general plan with help from the Wasatch Front Regional Council, analyzing housing gaps, demographics, and future growth.

What it means: Midvale residents and property owners who will benefit from updated, coordinated long-term growth policies.

Corner Lot Garage Setback Rules

Homeowners with corner lots face strict setback rules that prevent them from building two-car garages. This zoning change gives older single-family homes more flexibility while protecting sight triangles.

What it means: Owners of single-family corner lot properties seeking to expand parking or garage structures.