Park City referendum: How to sign the Dakota Pacific development petition

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — Summit County residents are gathering signatures to challenge Dakota Pacific’s Kimball Junction development, aiming to put the controversial project on the November 2025 ballot.

Why it matters: The referendum would let voters decide whether to overturn Summit County Ordinance No. 987, which allows Dakota Pacific to significantly increase residential and commercial density at the former tech park site.

How to participate:

Must be a registered Summit County voter
Must live in one of the 4 designated “Voter Participation Areas”
Signatures must be given in person
Deadline is March 3rd

Where to sign this week:

Tuesday, Jan. 21:
The Market at Park City, 9am-12 p.m.
Kimball Junction Post Office 3-5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 22: Kimball Junction Petco, 10-11 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 23: Locations TBD

How to verify eligibility:

Check voter registration status via Summit County website
Confirm your Voter Participation Area using the county’s interactive map
Bring ID to signing location

Need to find a petition? You have options:

Check NextDoor for neighborhood gatherers
Visit the Protect Summit County website for pop-up locations
Email protectsummitcounty@gmail.com to connect with volunteers

What’s next: Organizers need to collect 5,000 signatures by March 3rd to qualify for the November 2025 ballot.

Only in-person signatures on official petition packets count — no online or unofficial signatures will be accepted.

The bottom line: This petition and referendum gives residents a chance to vote on one of the largest development projects proposed for Kimball Junction, potentially affecting traffic, housing, and community character throughout the Snyderville Basin.

Questions about the process can be directed to protectsummitcounty@gmail.com