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Committees
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Call for Committee Volunteers Residents interested in serving on the city's committees are invited to submit a Committee Volunteer Application to the following address:
Arlene Farley
City of West Jordan
8000 S. Redwood Rd.
West Jordan, UT 84088
or e-mail: arlenef@wjordan.com
Click to download a Committee Volunteer Application.pdf
Help shape the future of your city
The Planning Commission is a seven-member commission, which generally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to make recommendations to the City Council regarding annexations and zone changes, commercial development plans, subdivision plans, and various other development and planning activities. Members of the Commission are appointed to three-year terms. (City Council appointments)
The Board of Adjustment is a five-member board, which meets if needed on the last Wednesday of the month. This Board is responsible for considering whether or not variances to the zoning ordinance should be granted because of hardship conditions. Members of the Board are appointed to five-year terms. (City Manager appointments – two positions open)
The General Plan Committee (15 voting members) serves as an advisory committee to the Planning Commission and the City Council. The committee serves only when needed to prepare a comprehensive update to the General Plan, which shall be submitted to the Planning Commission within one year from the date in which the committee is appointed. Each committee member shall be appointed for a term of not more than two years upon appointment of the City Council. The committee will meet the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. (City Council appointments – one District 3 position open).
The West Jordan Arts Council (up to 13 voting members) provides programs and activities that encourage the promotion of art and cultural events and activities in the community. (Includes Theater Arts, Youth Theatre, Literary Arts, Visual Arts, West Jordan Symphony, City Band and Mountain West Chorale.) This committee generally meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Voting members are appointed for three-year terms. (City Council appointments – positions open).
The Water Conservation Committee (nine voting members) is responsible for coordinating programs and activities that establishes West Jordan as a community leader in water conservation. This includes developing a community education program and making recommendations to City Council for landscaping guidelines, rebates and incentives, and other ways to reach the city's water conservation goals. Voting members are appointed to three-year terms. (City Council appointments – four positions open)
The Parks & Open Land Committee (nine voting members) whose objectives the next few years will be to acquire development rights and review site plans of key open land parcels and parks. Duties include recommending Capital Improvement Plan, review and comment on Master Plan and acquisitions, urban forestry, landscaping, open space preservation and maintenance program. Voting members are appointed to three-year terms. (City Council appointments – one positions open)
The Healthy West Jordan Committee (nine voting members) implements goals to ensure West Jordan is a city in which each resident can live a healthy, productive life in a clean, healthy and safe environment. The Committee generally meets on the second Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. Voting members are appointed to three-year terms. (City Council appointments – three positions open)
Historic Preservation Commission (five to 15 voting members)
The City is seeking interested professionals to serve on a newly established Historic Preservation Commission. The duties of this commission are:
1. Survey and Inventory Community Historic Resources
2. Review Proposed Nominations to the National Register of Historic Places
3. Provide Advice and Information
4. Maintenance and Rehabilitation
5. Financial Aid and Grants
6. Enforcement of State Historic Preservation Laws
7. West Jordan Historic Sites List
To the extent available in the community, at least two members shall be professionals from the disciplines of history, archaeology, planning, architecture, architectural history or have competent knowledge of historic preservation. Each member shall be 21 years of age or older. (Positions open)
Western Stampede Celebration Committee (nine voting members) helps with the annual PRCA Rodeo, Demolition Derby, Royalty and other activities designated by the City Council. Preference for appointments will be given to those with the special qualifications needed to perform the duties of the committee. (City Council appointments) Volunteers are also needed to help with the park celebration and parade.
Design Review Committee (five voting members) The duties include review and recommendations related to site design standards of a Site Plan, Development Plan and/or installation alternative architectural materials for design-related development requirements. The committee shall ensure that the proposed development meets the minimum development standards. They will provide modifications to site design criteria, architectural standards and landscape requirements. They will also review and recommend modifications to the existing site design or architectural and signage for projects located within a Planned Development Zone, City Center Zone, West Side Planning Area and/or Transit Station Overlay District. (City Council appointments)
Budget Committee (21 voting members) The duties include understanding the scope of city services, its expenditures and sources of revenue. Review the City Manager's proposed budget each year, and advise and make recommendations to the City Council concerning the budget for the coming year. Act in an advisory role, when requested, to the City Council regarding the proposed city revenue raising ideas or proposed city expenditures. (City Council appointments – positions open)
You can serve as non-voting members to any of the city's committees except the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission and Design Review Committee.
Residents who serve on these boards and committees have an opportunity to get involved in the city and get an inside look into how the city operates.
Residents are also involved in other civic organizations that influence and benefit the community. Those organizations are separate from the city and include the West Jordan Sister City Foundation, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, Exchange Club, Lion's Club, Rotary International, and others.
For further information regarding the meetings or participation in any of the city committees, please contact Arlene Farley at (801) 569-5105.
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