Bluff public meetings in 2025
43 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on revisions to policies for boards and committees. The council will also consider a letter of support regarding Bluff Airport input and vote on paying bills.
- Revisions to Bluff Policies for Boards and Committees
- Letter of Support for Bluff Airport Input
- Approval and payment of bills
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda was updated to state that the work session would not take place.
- Meeting cancelled
- Scheduled for December 18, 2025
- Location: 190 N 3rd East, Bluff, UT 84512
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss and vote on several administrative and infrastructure items, including a revised General Plan and the acceptance of specific roads. The meeting also includes a review of the Fiscal Year 2025 audit results and various grant-related discussions.
- Discussion and vote on Revised General Plan
- Vote on accepting Copper Cliff II Roads as Class C Roads
- Vote on accepting a 10 foot alley at the end of West 8th North from Craig Simpson
- Vote on State of Utah Contract Amendment #240632202 for Rural Communities Opportunity Grant
- Discussion and vote on salary for Roads Manager
Town Council
The Town Council will meet to vote on a revised General Plan and the acceptance of Copper Cliff II roads as Class C roads. The body will also discuss grant options from the EPA and a contract amendment for a Rural Communities Opportunity Grant.
- Vote on revised General Plan
- Vote on accepting Copper Cliff II roads as Class C roads
- Vote on accepting a 10 foot alley at the end of West 8th North
- Vote on State of Utah Contract Amendment #240632202
- Discussion of salary for Roads Manager
Town Council
The Bluff Town Council is accepting letters of interest and resumes to fill three 4-year vacancies on the Bluff Cemetery Board. Applicants must be residents of the Town of Bluff and registered voters in San Juan County.
- Accepting applications for three 4-year unpaid Bluff Cemetery Board positions
- Application deadline: January 13, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss and vote on draft ordinances regarding renewable energy and the regulation of mobile home, RV, and tiny house parks. The body will also consider wildfire agreements and construction contracts.
- Draft Ordinance for Renewable Energy
- Draft Ordinance for Mobile Home, RV, and Tiny House parks
- Proposed Wildland Fire Cooperative Agreement
- Notice to proceed for Jones and DeMille
- Approval of work and cost for Sonderegger Construction
Town Council
The Bluff Town Council will hold a work session to discuss draft ordinances, funding proposals, and long-term planning documents. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for review and discussion only.
- Review of draft ordinance for renewable energy
- Review of draft ordinance amending mobile home and RV park provisions
- Discussion of draft revisions to the General Plan
- Review of grants and funding for Cooperative Cultural Center and Bluff Community Center
- Discussion of proposed Wildland Fire Cooperative Agreement
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Bluff, UT. The commission will discuss and vote on recommending draft ordinances for RVs and renewable energy, as well as updates to the General Plan. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes, updates from the Town Council and Building Department, and a vote on 2026 meeting dates.
- Vote on recommending draft RV ordinance
- Vote on recommending draft Renewable Energy ordinance
- Vote on updates to the General Plan
- Approval of meeting minutes from 11/6/25 and 11/20/25
- Vote on 2026 meeting dates
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss and vote on several policy updates, including a cemetery ordinance and a donation policy. The body will also consider hiring DocAccess to bring town documents into ADA compliance and review community center fee waivers.
- Vote on Bluff Cemetery Ordinance
- Vote on hiring DocAccess for ADA document compliance
- Vote to accept modified Donation Policy and Agreement and Art Rail Policy
- Vote on Bluff Community Center fee waivers
- Vote on letter of support for Bears Ears Partnership River Education & Conservation Program
Town Council
The Town Council and Planning and Zoning commission are meeting to review several local ordinances and the draft General Plan. The body will also discuss a grant request for the Cooperative Cultural Center.
- Review of Renewable Energy Ordinance
- Review of RV Ordinance
- Review of draft General Plan and associated documents
- Grant extension and reallocation request for the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity grant for the Cooperative Cultural Center
- Discussion of 2026 meeting dates
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council are meeting for a joint work session. The body will review several ordinances and a draft General Plan, as well as discuss a grant request for the Cooperative Cultural Center.
- Review of Renewable Energy Ordinance
- Review of RV Ordinance
- Review of draft General Plan and associated documents
- Grant extension and reallocation request for the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity grant for the Cooperative Cultural Center
Town Council
The Town Council will consider a request from Comb Ridge Trading Post/Willow Street Cottages for local consent to license a Type 2 Packaging Agency. The body will also vote on a donation policy, an art rail policy, and an employment contract for Malia Collins.
- Request for local consent for a Type 2 Packaging Agency license for Comb Ridge Trading Post/Willow Street Cottages
- Vote on Bluff Community Center fee waivers for all 501 entities
- Vote to accept Donation Policy and Agreement
- Vote to accept Art Rail Policy and Agreement
- Appointments of Anne Brown and Caitlin McLennan to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a work session to review modifications to the General Plan and discuss the creation of an ADA Compliance Officer. The body will also address grant applications and emergency operation plans.
- Review and discussion of modifications to the General Plan
- Discussion on creating an ADA Compliance Officer position
- Update on Bluff Cemetery and Bluff Food Pantry operations
- Discussion of San Juan County and Bluff Volunteer Fire Department emergency plans
- CDBG application update and setting a public hearing date
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss updates to the RV and LUC ordinances and General Plan amendments. The body will also interview applicants for open commission positions.
- Discussion of RV ordinance presented at public hearing
- Discussion of LUC ordinance presented at public hearing
- Discussion of General Plan amendments and future land use map
- Discussion of sign code update
- Interviews for open PZ positions with applicants Anne Brown and Caitlin McLennan
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss and vote on several community projects, including a design bid for the Cooperative Cultural Center and a grant extension for the Community Center. The meeting also includes updates on the local food pantry and the upcoming Dark Sky Festival.
- Vote on Uncommon Architects bid of $1,950 for Cooperative Cultural Center design additions
- Vote on extending the Bluff Community Center Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant to December 2026
- Vote on horse sculpture design and installation for the Bluff Community Center future playground
- Discussion on the need for an ADA Compliance Officer
- Update on the Bluff Food Pantry operation and distribution plan
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the town’s General Plan, including updates to transportation, housing, workforce, water, and enforcement sections. The hearing also covers potential additions like a Non-Motorized Transportation subsection and a future-use zoning map, though no zoning changes are proposed. Residents may attend in person or virtually to comment.
- Public hearing on General Plan amendments including updates to transportation, housing, workforce, and water sections
- Addition of Non-Motorized Transportation subsection and future-use zoning map (no zoning amendments proposed)
- Seven separate public hearings on ordinances: Land Use Clearance, Cemetery, RV Parking/Storage, Engine Brakes, Vehicle Idling, Renewable Energy, and General Plan Amendments
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per attendee, in-person or virtual
- Deadline for written comments: November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM
Town Council
The Bluff Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct seven public hearings on proposed ordinances. The meeting will include public comments from in-person and virtual attendees, with each speaker limited to three minutes. Draft ordinances are available on the town’s website.
- Amendments or Dissolution of Land Use Clearance Ordinance
- Adoption of a Cemetery Ordinance
- Adoption of Recreational Vehicles Parking/Storage and Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Ordinance
- Adoption of an Ordinance Regulating Engine Brakes (Jake Brakes)
- Adoption of Vehicle Idling Ordinance
Town Council
The Bluff Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt a Renewable Energy Ordinance. The proposed ordinance would set regulations for siting, development, and decommissioning of solar, wind, and geothermal projects within town limits. Residents may provide in-person or written comments until November 7, 2025.
- Adoption of Renewable Energy Ordinance to regulate solar, wind, and geothermal projects
- Public hearing with 3-minute comment limits for in-person and virtual attendees
- Written comments accepted until November 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM
- Draft ordinance available at townofbluffutah.gov/public-notices
- Hearing scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM at Bluff Community Center, 190 N 3rd E Street
Town Council
The Bluff Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss adopting an ordinance regulating parking, storage, and use of recreational vehicles (RVs), mobile homes, and tiny homes within town limits. The hearing will take place at the Bluff Community Center on October 28, 2025, and residents may submit written comments until November 7, 2025.
- Adoption of Recreational Vehicles Parking/Storage and Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Ordinance
- Public hearing at 190 N 3rd E Street, Bluff, UT 84512
- Written comments accepted until November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM
- Virtual participation via Zoom available
- Seven separate public hearings listed, including RV ordinance and cemetery rules
Town Council
The Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission are holding a special meeting to receive public comments on a proposed vehicle idling ordinance. The proposal would prohibit semi-trucks and commercial vehicles from idling within town boundaries for more than two minutes.
- Proposed Vehicle Idling Ordinance to penalize commercial vehicles idling over two minutes
- Proposed Ordinance Regulating Engine Brakes (Jake Brakes)
- Proposed Renewable Energy Ordinance
- Proposed Cemetery Ordinance
- Proposed Recreational Vehicles Parking/Storage and Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Ordinance
Town Council
The Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission are holding a special meeting to receive public comments on a proposed Cemetery Ordinance. This ordinance would establish rules for burial plots, permits, fees, and the duties of the Cemetery Board and Sexton.
- Public hearing on the adoption of a Cemetery Ordinance
- Proposed adoption of a Renewable Energy Ordinance
- Proposed adoption of a Vehicle Idling Ordinance
- Proposed adoption of an Ordinance Regulating Engine Brakes (Jake Brakes)
- Proposed adoption of a Recreational Vehicles Parking/Storage and Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Ordinance
Town Council
The Bluff Town Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on proposed amendments or dissolution of the Land Use Clearance Ordinance. The hearing follows the creation of a new building department and changes in county-level approval processes. Residents may submit written comments or participate in person or virtually.
- Public hearing on amendments or dissolution of Land Use Clearance Ordinance
- Seven separate public hearings listed (including cemetery, RV parking, engine brakes, idling, renewable energy, and general plan amendments)
- Written comments accepted until November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM
Town Council
The Bluff Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss adopting an ordinance regulating engine brakes (Jake Brakes) within town limits. The goal is to address noise nuisance caused by highway traffic. Residents can comment in person or virtually, and written comments are accepted until November 7, 2025.
- Adoption of an ordinance regulating engine brakes (Jake Brakes)
- Public hearing at Bluff Community Center, 190 N 3rd E Street
- Written comments accepted until November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM
- Virtual participation via Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96871904729
- Draft ordinance available at townofbluffutah.gov/public-notices
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a special meeting to interview candidates and vote on an appointment to fill one vacant council seat. The appointed member will serve a term ending the first Tuesday of January 2026.
- Interviews and vote to appoint one candidate for a mid-term council vacancy
Town Council
The Bluff Town Council will hold a public hearing on October 28, 2025, to discuss amendments to the Building Code Enforcement and Administration Ordinance. The changes revise procedural items since the ordinance was adopted in April 2025. Residents may submit written comments until November 7, 2025.
- Public hearing on Building Code Enforcement and Administration Ordinance amendments
- Procedural revisions to ordinance originally adopted April 2025
- Written comments accepted until November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM
- Meeting at Bluff Community Center, 190 N 3rd E Street
- Virtual participation via Zoom available
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss potential inconsistencies in the sign code. The body will also review the process for filling mid-term vacancies and coordinate a public hearing date for October 28, 2025.
- Discussion of sign code inconsistencies
- Planning and Zoning mid-term vacancies application and interview process
- Request for joint Council/Commission public hearings on October 28, 2025
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission is seeking to fill two mid-term vacancies. The town is accepting applications from residents until October 31, 2025, with interviews scheduled for November 6, 2025.
- Vacancy for Seat A (1 year term, Jan 2026–Dec 2026)
- Vacancy for Seat B (3 year term, Jan 2026–Dec 2028)
- Application deadline: October 31, 2025
- Interviews scheduled for November 6, 2025
- Meeting location: 190 N 3rd East, Bluff, UT
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss and potentially forward two key documents—the General Plan and the Renewable Energy Ordinance—to the Town Council for public hearings. Updates from the Town Council and Building Department will also be presented, along with a sign permit application for The Fort.
- Vote to pass General Plan to Town Council for Public Hearing
- Vote to pass Renewable Energy Ordinance to Town Council for Public Hearing
- Sign permit application: Rick Jones for Hole in the Rock Foundation (The Fort)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss updates to the renewable energy ordinance and the 2025 General Plan. The body will also identify items for the next meeting agenda.
- Renewable energy ordinance update
- General Plan 2025 update
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work session to discuss updates to the town's general plan and energy ordinances. The body will also review conditional use standards regarding heights and setbacks.
- Renewable energy ordinance update
- General Plan 2025 Update
- Conditional Use discussion including heights and setbacks
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss updates to the General Plan and a renewable energy ordinance. The body will vote on a recommendation for the Airport Overlay Zone and review a land use clearance application.
- Vote on recommendation of Airport Overlay Zone
- Land Use Clearance approval for Anderson LUC at 890 Navajo Twins Drive
- Renewable energy ordinance update
- General Plan update
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss updates on the SolSmart program, renewable energy ordinances, and the General Plan 2025. The meeting will also cover the proposed Airport Zone Ordinance and items for the next agenda.
- SolSmart program update
- Renewable energy ordinance update
- General Plan 2025 update
- Airport Zone Ordinance discussion
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to receive updates from the Town Council and Building Department. The body will also discuss a renewable energy ordinance update and file management.
- Renewable energy ordinance update
- Update from Town Council
- Update from Building Department
- Update on file management and Zoom
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a work session to discuss updates to the renewable energy ordinance and the 2025 General Plan. The body will also review bylaws and receive a presentation from the Town Manager regarding shared documents.
- Renewable energy ordinance update
- General Plan 2025 update
- Solsmart update
- Review of bylaws
- Town Manager presentation on shared documents
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to receive updates on town council and building department activities. The body will discuss updates to PZ bylaws, Solsmart, and a renewable energy ordinance.
- Renewable energy ordinance update
- PZ Bylaws update
- Solsmart update
- Approval of GOEO Letter of Endorsement
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to review old business. The discussion will focus on commission bylaws and renewable energy updates.
- Review of PZ Bylaws from Town Council
- Renewable Energy Ordinance
- Solar webinar update
- Trainings update
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Renewable Energy Ordinance and finalize enforcement recommendations for the Town Council. The body will also review land use clearances and the GOED annual report.
- Next steps on Renewable Energy Ordinance
- Finalization of enforcement recommendations for Town Council
- Land Use Clearances
- Approval of GOED annual report
- CivicLinq trainings
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the goals of a renewable energy ordinance. The commission will also discuss recommendations for enforcing ordinances.
- Discussion of renewable energy ordinance goals
- Discussion of ordinance enforcement recommendations
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 1, 2025. They will review the direction of a draft renewable energy ordinance and discuss questions about the Design Build Bluff campus. Other items include land use clearances, updates from the town council and building department, and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Review direction of draft renewable energy ordinance
- Discuss Design Build Bluff campus questions
- Land Use Clearances approval
- Updates from Town Council and Building Department
- Approval of minutes from 4/3/2025 and 4/17/2025
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss updates to the RV ordinance and idling ordinance, enforcement mechanisms, and the goal of a renewable/solar energy ordinance. No formal votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and potential placement on future agendas.
- RV ordinance update
- Discussion on enforcement mechanisms in existing ordinances
- Idling ordinance update
- Discuss goal of renewable and/or solar energy ordinance
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 3, 2025. Old business includes updates on the RV ordinance, idling ordinance, and solar energy ordinance, as well as a report on enforcement. New business features a land use clearance for the McDermott solar installation, discussion of an Airport Overlay required by Utah Code 72-10-403, and a review of the General Plan for compliance. The commission will also consider a window replacement building permit question.
- Land Use Clearance for McDermott solar installation
- RV ordinance update
- Idling ordinance update
- Airport Overlay as required by Utah Code 72-10-403
- Review of General Plan for compliance
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a joint work session with the Town Council to discuss ADA compliance for building permits and land use clearances. The body will also receive updates on town enforcement and the RV ordinance.
- Swearing in of Gary Haws
- Update on RV ordinance
- Update on town enforcement
- ADA compliance considerations for LUCs and building permits
- Discussion regarding a letter to County Planning & Zoning
Planning and Zoning Commission
This meeting of the Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled because a quorum could not be reached. No business will be conducted or discussed.