Dutch John public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council meeting scheduled for December 25, 2025, was canceled because of the holiday. The next meeting is scheduled for January 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM. No decisions or discussions took place at this canceled meeting.

Planning and Zoning Commission

This meeting notice has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place on December 17, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled — no business will be conducted

Planning and Zoning Commission

This meeting has been cancelled. The agenda was for a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Planning and Zoning Ordinance, mainly regarding revisions to the definition of an 'improved lot' and related provisions.

• Public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Planning and Zoning Ordinance
• Revisions to the definition of an 'improved lot' and related provisions

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will consider a proposed amended budget and a development agreement with JOMAC Holdings. The council will also discuss an economic blueprint draft and a public infrastructure development bond presentation from Sun Drop.

• Proposed amended budget for adoption
• Development Agreement between Town of Dutch John and JOMAC Holdings
• Public Infrastructure Development Bond Presentation by Sun Drop
• MOU with the Uintah County Library
• FY 2026 tentative budget and public hearing schedule for the Local Building Authority

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will hold a public hearing to gather resident input on a proposed amendment to the 2026 fiscal year budget, which runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Residents may comment in person or submit feedback to the town clerk. The meeting includes standard procedural items and provides options for electronic participation.

• Public hearing on proposed 2026 fiscal year budget amendment
• Resident comments accepted in person or via email to town clerk Harriet Dickerson (hdickerson@dutchjohn.gov)
• Electronic participation available per town website

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission is adopting its meeting schedule for 2026. Regular meetings will be held on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Dutch John Conference Hall, with cancellations posted 24 hours in advance.

• Meetings scheduled for 1st and 3rd Monday monthly at 7:00 p.m.
• Meetings canceled if a legal holiday falls on a regular meeting day
• Cancellation notice posted 24 hours ahead at Dutch John Post Office and Utah Public Notice Website
• Electronic participation available and encouraged
• ADA accommodations available by calling 435-880-8042 at least 24 hours before meeting

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council agenda is procedural, outlining the schedule for regular and work meetings in 2026. The council also provides contact information for members and details on meeting locations and accommodations.

• 2026 meeting schedule posted
• Regular meetings: 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
• Work meetings: 4th Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: Dutch John Conference Hall
• ADA accommodations available

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for December 3, 2025, has been cancelled. A work session is scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 7:00pm.

Town Council

The regularly scheduled Town Council meeting for November 26, 2025, is canceled due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review building permits and hold a discussion with possible action regarding Ranch 8.

• Discussion and possible action on Ranch 8
• Review of building permits

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will meet to discuss a cooperative agreement with Daggett County regarding the Dutch John Airport and a potential budget amendment. The council will also consider bookmobile services and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Cooperative Agreement with Daggett County Regarding the Dutch John Airport
• Budget Amendment and setting of a Public Hearing
• Side-by-Side Bids discussion and possible action
• Bookmobile Services discussion with Karen England of Uintah County Library
• Approval of 2026 Town Council Meeting Schedule

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will convene a regular meeting on November 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM to conduct procedural business, review minutes, and discuss the Ranch 8 Concept Plan. The meeting includes public comment and staff reports but contains no major decisions or ordinance votes.

• Ranch 8 Concept Plan: Discussion and Possible Action
• Consent Agenda includes minutes of October 1, 2025 meeting, correspondence, and building permits

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council certified three items adopted at its October 22, 2025 meeting: a resolution supporting multi-jurisdictional hazard planning, a resolution authorizing property transfer to the Local Building Authority, and an ordinance setting compensation for elected officials. These actions were posted on October 24, 2025, in compliance with Utah state law.

• Resolution 2025-06 supporting participation in the all-hazards multi-jurisdictional mitigation planning process
• Resolution 2025-07 authorizing transfer of town-owned buildings and land to the Local Building Authority
• Ordinance 2025-07 enacting compensation schedule for elected and statutory officers

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will meet on October 22, 2025, to review routine business, staff reports, and discuss several proposed ordinances and resolutions. Items include updates to land-use ordinances, compensation ordinance changes, and potential transfers of land ownership. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for routine approvals and a public comment period.

• Land Use Ordinance Updates
• Compensation Ordinance - Discussion and Possible Action
• Daggett County Mitigation Resolution - Discussion and Possible Action
• Transfer Ownership of Land and Buildings to the LBA - Discussion and Possible Action
• Codification of Land Use Ordinances - Discussion and Possible Action

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed ordinance setting council member compensation at $0 per meeting, effective November 1, 2025. The meeting will be held at 530 S. Blvd.

• Public hearing on Proposed Compensation Ordinance
• Ordinance sets compensation rate at $0 per meeting
• Ordinance takes effect November 1, 2025
• Meeting location: 530 S. Blvd, Dutch John, UT 84023
• Electronic participation available

Planning and Zoning Commission

The notice for the October 15, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting states that the notice has been cancelled.

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will meet on October 8, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving minutes, expenditures, and correspondence. The meeting will also feature discussions on setting a public hearing for a compensation ordinance and considering a resolution to participate in America 250, along with a presentation on the National Flood Insurance Program.

• Minutes of September 24, 2025 meeting
• Expenditures: Voucher List
• Compensation Ordinance - Set Public Hearing - Discussion and Possible Action
• Resolution to Participate in America 250 - Discussion and Possible Action
• National Flood Insurance Program presentation

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 1, 2025, at 530 S. Blvd., Dutch John, UT 84023. The agenda includes procedural items, public comment, committee reports, and discussions on handling compliance issues and the Ranch 8 Planned Unit Development (PUD).

• Handling Compliance Issues - Discussion and Possible Action
• Ranch 8 PUD: Discussion and Possible Action
• Minutes of Meeting: Sept 17 Minutes
• Building Permits (Consent Agenda)
• Public Comment (5 minutes per speaker)

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will hold a work session and business meeting to discuss land use and compensation ordinances. The council may take action on a cyber security services agreement and an election cancellation resolution.

• Land Use Ordinance updates
• Compensation Ordinance
• MOU with the Utah Cyber Center for Cyber Security Services
• Resolution 2025-04 Election Cancellation
• MOU and Resolution for America 250

Town Council

The Town Council is adopting Resolution 2025-04 to cancel the municipal general election scheduled for November 4, 2025. This action is taken because no ballot propositions were filed and only one candidate filed for the two open council seats.

• Resolution 2025-04: Cancellation of the November 4, 2025 Municipal General Election
• Declaration of Harriet Dickerson as the elected Town Council Member
• Filling of the second council vacancy per UCA 20A-1-510

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to conduct procedural items, hear public comment, and review reports. The most consequential item is the Ranch 8 Planned Unit Development (PUD) application, which will be discussed and may receive action.

• Ranch 8 PUD Application - Discussion & Possible Action

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed business license ordinance that would set requirements, fees, and enforcement for businesses operating within town limits. Residents may review the draft ordinance and submit comments before or during the meeting.

• Proposed business license ordinance under review
• Public hearing scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Dutch John Community Center (530 S. Blvd.)
• Comments accepted via email, mail, or in-person at the hearing
• Draft ordinance available on the town’s website or by request

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will conduct its regular meeting, including a consent agenda for routine approvals such as minutes and business licenses, followed by committee reports and public comment. The council will discuss and possibly take action on several ordinances and projects, including a Business License Ordinance, Public Works Land Survey, and Land Use Ordinance Updates.

• Approve minutes from July 9, July 23, and August 27, 2025 meetings
• Discuss and possibly act on Business License Ordinance
• Discuss Public Works Land Survey with possible action
• Discuss Land Use Ordinance Updates with possible action
• Discuss America 250 Utah Celebration

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 3, 2025, at 530 South Blvd., Dutch John, UT 84023. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items such as approving minutes, public comment, and committee reports, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to review proposed updates to the town’s zoning and land-use ordinances. Changes include revised definitions for residential zones, allowances for accessory dwelling units, updated parking requirements, and adjustments to short-term rental regulations.

• Update R2 zone definition to clarify permitted multi-family structures
• Allow ADUs in R-2 zones with updated permitted uses
• Remove 10% cap on short-term rentals in townhomes
• Add definition for 'hardened surface' in parking requirements
• Clarify utility connections for Resort Residential zones

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a work session and business meeting to discuss policies and ordinances. Key items include potential actions on social media, business licensing, and liquor regulations.

• Discussion and possible action on Social Media Policy
• Discussion and possible action on Business License Ordinance
• Discussion and possible action on Beer and Liquor Ordinance
• Discussion and possible action on CIB Application Update
• Discussion and possible action regarding Governor's Office of Cybersecurity

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a working meeting to conduct routine procedural business, including reviewing minutes, correspondence, and building permits. The body will also discuss possible action on ordinance updates for submission.

• Minutes of July 16, 2025 meeting
• Correspondence from Peter Guinn regarding PUD questions
• Correspondence from Don Weaver regarding a fence
• Review of ordinance updates for submission (discussion and possible action)

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a Truth-in-Taxation public hearing regarding a proposed property tax increase for fiscal year 2025-2026. The council will also consider ordinances to finalize the tax levy and adopt the final budget for the same period.

• Truth-in-Taxation public hearing on proposed property tax increase for FY 2025-2026
• Ordinance No. 2025-04: Finalizing the adoption of a tax levy for FY 2025-2026
• Ordinance No. 2025-05: Adopting the FY 2025-2026 final budget

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposal to increase property tax revenue. If approved, the town would receive an additional $100,000 in annual property tax revenue.

• Proposed annual tax increase of $471.65 for a $383,000 residence
• Proposed annual tax increase of $857.54 for a $383,000 business
• Proposed $100,000 increase in total annual property tax revenue
• Proposed 100% increase in property tax budgeted revenue over last year

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025, has been canceled due to a lack of a quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2025.

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss a business license ordinance and a social media policy. The meeting also includes a business session to review financial reports and staff updates.

• Business License Ordinance work item
• Social Media Policy work item
• Business license for Jackson Woodward
• Discussion on impact fee establishment
• Truth In Taxation Public Hearing scheduled for Aug 13, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a working meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the Airport Overlay. The commission will also review building permits and minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting.

• Airport Overlay: Discussion and Possible Action
• Review of building permits
• Approval of July 2, 2025 draft minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will review business licenses and expenditures. The meeting includes discussions on town road repairs, the Conference Hall remodel, and the 2026 Dutch John Freedom Festival.

• Business licenses for Eric Larson, Old Moe, and Jeremy Sparger
• Discussion on Town Road Repairs
• Discussion on Conference Hall Remodel
• Discussion on CIB Application Update
• Discussion on Truth In Taxation

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the Airport Overlay. The body will also review building permits and minutes from June 2025 meetings.

• Discussion and possible action on Airport Overlay

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will meet to discuss infrastructure grants and local ordinances. The agenda includes potential action on a USDA Rural Development loan and grant program for water and waste disposal.

• USDA Grant, Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program
• Business License Ordinance
• Conference Hall Remodel
• Request for Bid for a Used Utility Vehicle
• Proposed Property Tax Update (discussion only)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work session to discuss and potentially take action on two items. The meeting focuses on updating the city's land use planning and renewing a software service.

• iWorqs Renewal - Discussion and Possible Action
• Update Future Land Use Map - Discussion and Possible Action

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed tentative budget for the 2026 fiscal year. This budget covers the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

• Public hearing for the proposed 2026 fiscal year tentative budget

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will discuss the adoption of a tentative budget and a tax levy for fiscal year 2025-2026. The council will also consider action on a cemetery grant.

• Ordinance adopting a tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Ordinance adopting a tax levy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Discussion and possible action on a Cemetery Grant
• Business licenses for Bruce Hoskisson, Jackson Pyles, Rhett Kelton, and Eli Koles
• Mayor's report on CIB Grant Request for clinic building architects build cost

Town Council

This notice is a certification of a candidate's qualifications for the upcoming municipal election. It is a formal posting rather than a deliberative meeting agenda.

• Certification of Harriet Dickerson as a candidate for a 4-year Town Council term

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review building permits and discuss the schedule for ordinance updates. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a period for public comment.

• Discussion of Ordinance Update Schedule
• Review of Building Permits

Planning and Zoning Commission

This notice provides an updated meeting schedule for the Planning and Zoning Commission. The agenda is procedural and does not include specific items for decision or discussion.

• Meetings scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 7:00pm

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work session to discuss administrative processes and local ordinances. All listed work items are for discussion only; no final decisions are scheduled.

• iWorqs building permit application walk through (Discussion Only)
• Ordinance review of driveway requirements (Discussion Only)
• Ordinance review of building permit application requirements (Discussion Only)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on May 5, 2025. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on changing the 2025 meeting schedule. The commission will also review and update ordinances (discussion only), handle correspondence including a building permit renewal and a manufactured home matter, and consider building permits. The meeting includes a closed session if necessary for personnel, litigation, or real property matters.

• Discussion and possible action on 2025 PNZ meeting schedule change
• Ordinance review and updates - discussion only
• Correspondence: Amy McDonald building permit renewal
• Correspondence: Dutch John Resort manufactured home
• Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 21, 2025, with items limited to discussion. The agenda includes new business on a town website and a driveway development, plus old business reviewing existing permits and ordinance updates. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• New Town Website – Discussion Only
• James McGuirk Driveway Development – Discussion Only
• iWorqs Review Existing Permits – Discussion Only
• Ordinance Updates – Discussion Only
• Building Permit for McBride (electrical) on Consent Agenda

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss updates to the R2 Zoning Ordinance. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• Discussion of R2 Zoning Ordinance Updates

Planning and Zoning Commission

This meeting of the Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is a working meeting on March 17, 2025.