URGENT UPDATE:

Melinda, the Kaysville Director of Community Development, reported that the ​​updated Symphony Homes rezone request would be the main item on the agenda at the next commission meeting on Feb 26th. That meeting DOES NOT require public notice nor hearing.

Public comments would have to be made by email or online only, and that the report may not be ready until the 24th or 25th. 

You will likely want to keep an eye on the agenda and files for that meeting as the report may not show up until the day before.

The city council had a closed-door meeting following the city council meeting on the 5th; we saw the Symphony Homes representative waiting for that meeting.

Also, at that meeting, when asked, the Symphony Homes representative indicated that yes, Symphony Homes has been involved in creating Public Infrastructure Districts (see Salem Utah, Fields Estates Public Infrastructure District No. 1, created in 4/2024.)   According to Auditor Tina Cannon (and implications of events in Coalville, Utah, 10/25) This is something that our city, neighborhoods, and homeowners would be wise to consider avoiding.  

STOP HIGH DENSITY HOUSING IN OUR AREA! 

Why This Matters

1. Inconsistent with Kaysville’s Master Plan

The proposal directly conflicts with Kaysville City’s General Plan for West Kaysville, which reflects strong community preference for large lot sizes, open space, and low-density development. Community engagement documented in the General Plan (Appendix A, November 2022, p. 92) specifically notes concerns about high-density housing in this area and a desire to preserve its rural character. Approving R-1-6 zoning at this location undermines the city’s long-term planning goals and the clearly stated wishes of local residents.

2. Established City Precedent Against Higher Density

A similar zoning request at 1735 South 550 West—seeking a change from A-1 to R-4 Multi-Family Residential—was denied by the Kaysville Planning Commission on August 8, 2024. In that case, the Commission and City Staff found that the higher density zoning was incompatible with surrounding agricultural and single-family neighborhoods and inconsistent with the General Plan. This decision establishes a clear precedent to protect the character of West Kaysville, which should also apply here.

3. Piecemeal Development of a Larger Property

The current proposal applies to only 14.7 acres (29.3%) of a much larger 52-acre property. In a previous request (August 28, 2025), Symphony Homes proposed 293 total dwellings across the full parcel, including townhomes. Approving a partial rezoning now leaves the remaining 37.3 acres vulnerable to future high-density zoning requests, preventing residents and city leaders from evaluating the full, cumulative impact of development on traffic, infrastructure, and neighborhood character. Residents and the City of Kaysville deserve to see and evaluate a complete plan for the entire property, not incremental requests that set precedent for denser development later.

4. Zoning Does Not Match the Proposed Plan

Although Symphony Homes is requesting R-1-6 zoning, only a small portion of the proposal actually requires this level of density. Granting this zoning would allow the developer to substantially alter the project in the future without additional city approval, to the detriment of surrounding neighborhoods. This open-ended zoning request removes important safeguards and oversight.