Summary
The city is considering a rule change that would give owners of corner lots more flexibility when placing garages on their properties in single-family neighborhoods. This could make garage placement easier on irregularly shaped or restricted lots.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
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Owners of corner lots in Single Family Residential-1 zones seeking garage placement flexibility.
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Mentions & discussions (3)
Midvale City Council Notice of Public Hearing — October 6, 2026
The city is considering a rule change that would give owners of corner lots more flexibility when placing garages on their properties in single-family neighborhoods. This could make garage placement easier on irregularly shaped or restricted lots.
Midvale City Council Meeting — October 6, 2026
The city is looking at changing rules for single-family neighborhoods to let garages on corner lots push closer to the front street. They're also updating how the city defines 'habitable space.'
Midvale City Planning Commission — September 23, 2026
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.
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