Starter Home Attainable Residential (SHAR) Ordinance

Rejected $400,000 as a realistic starter price and warned of parking congestion and deed-restriction issues.

Raised concerns about stacking overlays on top of TOD areas and the 150% density bonus.

Shared negative experiences with deed-restricted communities in Arizona and warned about HOA conflicts and investor control.

Called the proposal half-baked and cautioned against reshaping Lehi's character with an underdeveloped ordinance.

Explained that given Lehi's AMI and typical graduate incomes, the proposed units would not be reachable for younger households.

Questioned whether higher density lowers housing prices in Utah, suggesting it often drives them up.

Objected to adopting code the public and city do not fully understand while dealing with strain on roads and schools.

Argued that a $400,000 starter home is not affordable, questioned price enforcement, and worried about property rights.

Asked how school cell phone policies and electronics rules would be enforced.

Asked about the council's view on Utah's congressional redistricting maps and how Lehi is represented.

Criticized the SHAR ordinance as a developer handout that steals property value from existing landowners.

Argued that $400,000 is not truly affordable, that the ordinance lacks transparency, and that it reduces municipal leverage for infrastructure.

Expressed concern that 6,000-square-foot lots are too small for families and will lead to overcrowding and neighborhood vandalism issues.

Encouraged incremental development models, questioned various code restrictions like the $400,000 cap and lack of rentals, and suggested learning from other cities.

Expressed support, stating the ordinance would be a godsend for people trying to escape apartment living.

Called the proposal an amazing opportunity to help create economic diversity in the city.