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The commission recommended updating the city's fire code to automatically adopt future versions. This ensures the city's safety standards remain current and efficient.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Changes to permit fees or licensing structures may occur.
Local businesses and event organizers who will benefit from a more streamlined permitting process.
Local seasonal business owners and residents who enjoy traditional fireworks displays.
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The city is simplifying the rules for selling fireworks and getting permits for shows. This is intended to make the process clearer for businesses and event organizers.
The city is deciding whether to allow personal fireworks for the 24th of July. The decision balances fire safety concerns against the economic impact on local fireworks stands and the desire for holiday traditions.
The city needs to update its WUI map to comply with new state laws that restrict which areas can be designated as WUI based on wildfire risk.
The city updated its fire safety regulations by adopting the 2024 International Fire Code. This ensures the city's fire codes are current and comprehensive.
The commission recommended updating the city's fire code to automatically adopt future versions. This ensures the city's safety standards remain current and efficient.
The city is adopting a new map and code to comply with state requirements for wildland fire safety, specifically focusing on areas that border wildland zones.
The state is requiring the city to mark areas at risk for wildfires. This will mean stricter building rules for new homes in those zones, which could increase construction costs.
BREAKING: 3 dead, 1 critically injured in West Jordan house fire Gephardt Daily
The city is adjusting the boundaries where fireworks are restricted to reduce the risk of wildfires in the coming summer.
West Jordan bans fireworks, lighters, matches in certain areas of city FOX 13 News Utah
West Jordan issues firework restrictions for certain areas of the city ABC4 Utah
West Jordan restricts fireworks in some areas of city Gephardt Daily
West Jordan to allow aerial fireworks at 2 locations on July 24 KSL News
Brings 399 housing units, including single-family homes, townhomes, and condos, plus commercial and medical space near Mountain View Corridor.
This project would introduce new residential density to the area, which could change the local housing landscape.
This project would introduce new residential density to the area, which could change the local housing landscape.
The property will be rezoned from single-family residential to commercial, allowing for retail buildings, a convenience store, gas pumps, and a car wash. This change was met with resident concerns about the specifics of the development agreement.