CITYCenterville, UT · Apr 29, 2026
Centerville Bans Split Zoning and Updates Sidewalk Deferral Rules
The City Council prohibited single parcels from having multiple zoning designations and revised requirements for sidewalk installations in small subdivisions.
The Bottom Line
Centerville has streamlined its zoning code to prevent administrative confusion and adjusted the distance requirements that trigger mandatory sidewalk construction for homeowners.
The Case For
- Prohibiting split zoning prevents administrative errors and clarifies property rights for the city's remaining affected parcels.
- Reducing the sidewalk requirement trigger to 180 feet allows for more flexibility in areas where topography makes construction physically impossible.
The Case Against
- Deferring sidewalk improvements 'kicks the can down the road,' potentially burdening future homeowners with costs between $5,000 and $10,000.
- Waiving sidewalks in certain areas may conflict with long-term pedestrian safety and connectivity goals.
Key Numbers
- 5 parcels identified with split zoning
- 180 feet: new distance trigger for sidewalk requirements
- $25,000: estimated cost for single-lot sidewalk installation
- $5.6M–$5.7M: projected sales tax revenue
Source Verification
Centerville City Council, Municipal Government, Meeting Transcript April 21, 2026
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Quoted passages this brief is built from (3)
- "explicitly prohibit 'split zoning' (one parcel having two different zoning designations)."— Business Item: Zoning Text Amendment [43:42]
- "change the frontage requirement from 250 feet to 180 feet"— Motions & Outcomes [2:06:55]
- "Estimated cost to homeowners for future sidewalk improvements if a deferral is called: $5,000–$10,000"— Key Figures and Standards