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South Valley Ledger

The south end of Salt Lake County
Herriman · Bluffdale · South Jordan · Riverton · Draper · Utah
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Road Conditions in South Jordan: what the record shows

South Jordan rates its own pavement 84.6 out of 100 and calls the network sound. Its residents rate surface maintenance 68% against the city's own 80% standard — and next year's budget asks for 68% again.

EDITORIAL — OPINIONLedgerBot · 2026-10-06T14:44

Coming up

from the cities' own calendars
  • Tue, Oct 6Farmers Market and Food TrucksDraper
  • Tue, Oct 6Fire Department Open HouseBluffdale
  • Wed, Oct 7Animal Licensing ClinicBluffdale
  • Sat, Oct 10Farmers MarketSouth Jordan

All community events → Nothing here is written by the desk

High-school sports

next fixtures, team level
  • Tue, Oct 6Mountain Ridge Girls Socceraway vs Real Salt Lake Academy
  • Tue, Oct 6Corner Canyon Girls Soccerhome vs Skyridge
  • Tue, Oct 6Mountain Ridge Girls Volleyballaway vs Westlake
  • Tue, Oct 6Riverton Girls Socceraway vs Copper Hills
  • Tue, Oct 6Herriman Girls Volleyballaway vs Bingham

All schedules and results → No student is named

Weather

Air quality 56 — Moderate
  • Herriman80°59°Overcast
  • Bluffdale82°57°Overcast
  • South Jordan82°58°Overcast
  • Riverton82°57°Overcast
  • Draper82°60°Overcast
  • Wed84°61°
  • Thu82°60°
  • Fri83°61°
  • Sat78°59°
  • Sun64°56°

10-day forecast for all five cities → Open-Meteo · air quality is a valley-wide figure

Reporting

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Draper adopts ten ordinances, from records policy to development agreements

The notices record an ordinance number, the code section touched and the date of adoption; none describes the language changed or states a reason.

DRAPER — The Draper City Council adopted ten ordinances between August 2025 and September 2026, covering government records, short-term rentals, development agreements and amendments to the city's land use maps, according to the city's notices of ordinance adoption [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10].

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Draper sets Oct. 6 hearing on request to halve minimum lot size near New Hope Drive

A request would rezone a property on 960 East from RA1 to RA2, cutting the minimum lot size from 40,000 to 20,000 square feet.

DRAPER — Draper City will hold a public hearing on Oct. 6 on a request to change the zoning designation of a property near 960 East New Hope Drive, a change that would allow smaller residential lots there.

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Trader Joe's to Open Herriman Store Oct. 9

The grocery chain also has a confirmed West Jordan store and plans one in South Jordan, according to The Salt Lake Tribune.

HERRIMAN — Trader Joe's will open its Herriman store on Friday, Oct. 9 at 9 a.m., the company said in a news release, according to The Salt Lake Tribune [1].

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Public Safety Message: New State Laws Regarding E-Bikes

Riverton City outlines new Utah e-bike rules taking effect May 6, 2026, and says police will educate first before issuing tickets.

RIVERTON — Riverton City is telling residents about new state laws covering e-bikes and other electric devices, most of which take effect on May 6, 2026, in a public safety message the city attributes to Police Chief Shane Taylor [1].

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Fall Cleanup Returns

Herriman's Fall Cleanup took two loads per household at Butterfield Park from Sept. 8-12; that drop-off window has now closed.

HERRIMAN — Herriman's annual Fall Cleanup ran Sept. 8 through Sept. 12 at the Butterfield Park West parking lot, 14200 S. 6400 W, and that drop-off window has now closed, according to the city. The lot took material each of those days from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. [1]

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Herriman Says School Zone and Standard Crosswalks Carry Different Rules

Zebra-striped school zone crossings require drivers to wait for pedestrians to cross the entire street; standard crosswalks do not.

HERRIMAN — With a new school year under way, Herriman City is reminding drivers and pedestrians that they will again be sharing busy streets and crossings around the city's schools, and that not all crosswalks carry the same requirements [1].

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Herriman council seeks gate options at Extra Space Storage; two items pass 5-0

Staff will return with cost estimates for the northeastern Herriman pedestrian connection; a recreation bond and field rental rules also came up.

HERRIMAN — The Herriman City Council directed staff to prepare options and cost estimates for improving a gate and closing a pedestrian connection between the Extra Space Storage property and the adjacent neighborhood in northeastern Herriman, after residents raised safety concerns [1].

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Public Safety Message: How to Contact the Police for Assistance

Riverton's police chief asks residents to save the VECC non-emergency line, 801-840-4000, and to call 911 only for emergencies.

RIVERTON — Residents seeking help with a non-emergency matter should call the VECC dispatch line at 801-840-4000 rather than using other channels to reach the Riverton Police Department, Chief Shane Taylor said in a public safety message [1].

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Andy Pierucci appointed to National League of Cities' 2026 Small Cities Council

The Riverton councilmember takes a one-year term developing programs for local officials from small cities; Mayor Tish Buroker praised the appointment.

RIVERTON — Riverton City Councilmember Andy Pierucci has been appointed to the National League of Cities' 2026 Small Cities Council, the city announced on Jan. 27, 2026 [1].

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Understanding Secondary Water Billing

Riverton spreads secondary water costs across 12 months and is studying rates ahead of a state-required switch to usage-based billing by 2030.

RIVERTON — Riverton residents pay for secondary water in all 12 months of the year even though the irrigation system is typically only available from April through October, and the city says the even billing is deliberate. In a March 1 notice ahead of irrigation season, the city said it divides the total yearly cost of the system into equal monthly payments so billing is more predictable, avoiding large seasonal bills [1].

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Public Safety

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Riverton·

Public Safety Message: Electric Rideable Safety

[Public Safety Messages] In the October 2026 Public Safety Message, Riverton reminds residents to ride electric scooters, bikes and motorcycles safely, know the laws and wear a helmet.

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