In Herriman, we have a council-manager form of government. This is the most popular structure of government in the United States among municipalities with populations of 2,500 or more. It is one of several ways in which U.S. municipalities and counties can organize.
Under this form, residents elect a governing body consisting of City Councilmembers and a Mayor. The position of Mayor in Herriman is an equal part of the five-member Council. The Council works together as the governing body and is responsible for legislative functions such as establishing policy, passing local ordinances, voting appropriations, and developing an overall vision — similar to a corporate board of directors.
The governing body appoints a City Manager to implement those policies, oversee the local government's day-to-day operations, and advise the Council. The manager position is similar to that of a corporate chief executive officer (CEO), providing professional management of the City's directors and staff.
Bringing new businesses to Herriman involves several participants working together. The City’s role is similar to that of a matchmaker: staff connect interested businesses with property owners and developers who may have suitable sites for their needs. The City does outreach, responds to inquiries, provides information about the community, and helps businesses understand where their operations could be a good fit.
Zoning is one of the key tools the City uses to support this process. Zoning determines what types of uses are allowed on each property. These zoning districts are established through public processes and adopted by the City Council as part of the City’s long-term land use planning. Once zoning is in place, property owners decide whether and when to sell or develop their land, and which businesses they may want to work with. The City cannot require a private property owner to choose a particular business, but by aligning zoning with community goals and helping connect the right parties, the City supports the continued growth of local shopping, dining, and employment opportunities.
To view the land-use table, visit item 10-16-1 at herriman.gov/ordinances-and-code.
To view the zoning map, visit Herriman.gov/gis
The City Council first approves the tentative budget as a proposal to you, the residents. Then there will be a public hearing usually in May. This is your opportunity to provide feedback before it is approved in June.
Have questions on how everything works and fits together? You can contact the Finance Department by emailing finance@herriman.gov.
To view the tentative budget, visit Herriman.gov/budgets.
