Vernal public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council passed and adopted Ordinance No. 2025-19 to amend Chapter 16.60 of the Vernal City Municipal Code. This change updates requirements and procedures for master site plans and changes of use to manage city growth and infrastructure.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-19 amending Chapter 16.60 Master Site Plan of the Vernal City Municipal Code

City Council

This notice informs the public that the Vernal City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-024 on November 19, 2025. The ordinance adds the Water Use and Preservation Element to the Vernal City General Plan. The notice itself was cancelled.

• Ordinance No. 2025-024: Adopts the Water Use and Preservation Element as part of the Vernal City General Plan

City Council

The City Council passed Ordinance 2025-27 to amend Municipal Code 05.04.180. This change requires business license applicants to disclose any individuals or entities with a 25% or more ownership interest.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2025-27 regarding License Application Contents

City Council

The Vernal City Council has adopted Ordinance 2025-25, which amends the city's Planning and Zoning Code regarding Planned Residential Unit Developments (PRUDs). The ordinance updates minimum acreage requirements and maximum residential density standards across various zoning districts. The changes are intended to align the code with modern planning practices and support future development objectives.

• Ordinance 2025-25 amends Section 16.16.30 of the Vernal City Municipal Planning and Zoning Code for PRUDs
• Updates minimum acreage requirements for PRUDs in various zoning districts
• Updates maximum residential density standards for PRUDs
• Adopted September 17, 2025, in a regular City Council meeting
• Took effect immediately upon adoption and posting on December 19, 2025

City Council

This notice announces the adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-26, which was passed on September 17, 2025. The ordinance amends the city code regarding the creation of public nuisances and the enforcement of business licensing requirements.

• Ordinance No. 2025-26: Amends Municipal Code 05.04.420 regarding public nuisances and misdemeanor penalties

City Council

The City Council passed Ordinance 2025-28 to amend the Municipal Planning and Zoning Code regarding minor subdivision regulations. The changes aim to align city standards with Utah State Code and streamline the plat recording process.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2025-28 amending Municipal Planning and Zoning Code 16.58.090

City Council

The Vernal City Council has adopted Ordinance 2025-33, which sets the regular meeting schedule for 2026. Meetings will be held the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6pm in the City Council Chambers. The ordinance took effect immediately upon adoption and posting on December 3, 2025.

• Ordinance 2025-33 adopted, setting 2026 regular meeting schedule
• Meetings to be held first and third Wednesdays at 6pm at 374 East Main St
• Ordinance effective immediately upon adoption and posting

City Council

The Vernal City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-32 on November 19, 2025, formally joining the Uintah Basin Region Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan identifies natural hazards, sets risk-reduction priorities, and guides future disaster-preparedness efforts for Vernal and surrounding jurisdictions.

• Ordinance 2025-32 adopted November 19, 2025
• Joins Uintah Basin Region Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Plan takes effect immediately upon adoption and posting

City Council

The City Council passed Ordinance No. 2025-024 to add a Water Use and Preservation Element to the Vernal City General Plan. This element serves as an advisory guide for water conservation, infrastructure planning, and growth.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-024 (Water Use and Preservation Element)

City Council

The City Recorder has certified the official results of the November 4, 2025, Municipal General Election. The document lists the elected officials for the Mayor and City Council positions.

• Mayor: Corey Michael Foley elected with 1,045 votes
• City Council: Ted R. Munford elected with 895 votes
• City Council: Nick Porter elected with 613 votes

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss funding for a geothermal study and updates to city personnel and rental policies. The session includes standard staff reports and a potential closed session.

• Approval of $20,000 for a geothermal network study - Phase 1
• Resolution 2025-19 to amend Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual regarding PTO cap and carryover
• Amendment of the Vernal City Community Room Rental Packet

City Council

Vernal City is issuing a second public notice of its intent to request assistance from the Department of Defense's Innovative Readiness Training Program for a community improvement project. The proposed work involves preparing the road base for a new road at 300 East 600 South in the American Dream Subdivision, including curb, gutter, and sidewalk base. The Utah Army National Guard Engineer Unit would perform the work between mid-February and late March 2026 at no cost to the city. Local contractors or others may voice opposition by contacting Eric Dilworth within 30 days of the first notice.

• Second public notice for Innovative Readiness Training Program assistance request
• Road base preparation for new road at 300 East 600 South in American Dream Subdivision
• Work includes curb, gutter, and sidewalk base installation
• Utah Army National Guard Engineer Unit to perform work at no cost to city
• Comment deadline: 30 days after first publication; contact Eric Dilworth at edilworth@vernal.gov

City Council

Vernal City is soliciting proposals to demolish the Lamplighter property as part of its downtown revitalization efforts. Contractors must submit bids by January 16, 2026, and a site visit is scheduled for January 6, 2026.

• Request for Proposals for Lamplighter property demolition
• Proposals due: January 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
• Site visit scheduled for January 6, 2026
• Project scope includes demolition of southern portion of property
• Target award date: January 21, 2026

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for December 9, 2025 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

Vernal City intends to request assistance from the Department of Defense's Innovative Readiness Training Program. The project involves preparing the road base, curb, gutter, and sidewalk installation for a new road at 300 East 600 South. The city will provide no payment or compensation to the Utah Army National Guard for this work.

• Road base preparation for new road at 300 East 600 South (American Dream Subdivision)
• Installation of base for curb, gutter, and sidewalk
• Collaboration with Utah Army National Guard Engineer Unit
• Project timeline: mid-February to late March

City Council

The notice for an invitation for bids regarding the Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District Estray Horse Gather Project has been cancelled.

City Council

The Vernal City Council will meet on December 3, 2025, to approve minutes from November, consider adopting a 2006 Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and set the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting is held at 374 East Main St.

• Approval of November 19, 2025, City Council minutes
• Consideration of Ordinance 2025-29 adopting the 2006 Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code
• Discussion on business license requirements
• Consideration of Ordinance 2025-33 declaring the 2026 Regular City Council Meeting schedule
• Approval of change orders for the 200 S, 400 N waterline replacement project

City Council

Vernal City and Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District are requesting Statements of Qualifications from engineering and water resource firms. The selected firm will identify and assess alternative water sources and provide cost estimates to expand the water supply.

• Request for Statements of Qualifications for Water Source Development Study
• Mandatory pre-submittal conference on December 11, 2025, at 3:00 pm
• Deadline for Statement of Qualifications submittals is January 15, 2026, at 4:00 pm
• Anticipated service contract approval by City Council on February 4, 2026

City Council

The Vernal City Council posted a public notice of intent to request free assistance from the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training Program to demolish a two-story motel at 150 East Main Street. The project would remove all building materials and site features between mid-February and late March, providing training for the Utah Army National Guard while eliminating a local hazard.

• Demolition of two-story motel at 150 East Main Street
• No cost to Vernal City; Utah Army National Guard provides labor
• Project window: mid-February to late March
• Public objections must be submitted within 30 days to edilworth@vernal.gov

City Council

The Vernal City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers (374 East Main St). The agenda includes approval of minutes, public hearings on zoning and water use ordinances, and discussions on infrastructure projects like canal replacements and trail maintenance.

• Consider adoption of Uintah Basin Regional Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan, Ordinance 2025-32
• Amend Vernal City General Plan to include Water Use and Preservation Element, Ordinance 2025-24
• Repeal IADUs section and add ADUs section in Vernal City Municipal Planning and Zoning Code, Ordinance 2025-31
• Amend Off Premise Signs section in Vernal City Municipal Planning and Zoning Code, Ordinance 2025-22
• Approval of change order for 200 S, 400 N waterline replacement project for Silver Spur

City Council

The Vernal City Council will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2025, to consider amending the Vernal City General Plan by adding a Water Use and Preservation Element via Ordinance 2025-24. The meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Vernal City Council Chambers at 374 East Main, Vernal, UT.

• Amendment to Vernal City General Plan to include Water Use and Preservation Element
• Consideration of Ordinance 2025-24
• Public hearing scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider amendments to the municipal planning and zoning code. The body will also discuss the use of Kingsbury Church as a temporary warming center.

• Public hearing on amending Section 16.28.050 regarding Off-Premise Signs (Ordinance 2025-022)
• Public hearing on repealing Section 16.20.308 and adding Section 16.20.100 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (Ordinance 2025-031)
• Discussion on using Kingsbury Church as a temporary warming center

City Council

The Vernal City Council will convene a special meeting on November 17, 2025, to canvass the results of the 2025 municipal election. The session is scheduled for 12:00 PM in the City Council Chambers.

• Canvass of 2025 Municipal Election results
• Acknowledgement and approval of the special meeting
• Meeting held at 374 East Main St, Vernal, UT

City Council

The Vernal City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting, discussion on naming a shade structure, updates on public communication efforts, and decisions on staffing and surplus property. A closed session will address real property transactions and personnel matters.

• Consider the approval of the 100 N water and sewer contract with Jones & Demille (Keith Despain)
• Consider the declaration of surplus of the old air sweeper (Keith Despain)
• Consider the request to transition a seasonal employee to a full-time employee in the Utility Department (Ivan Merrell)
• Discussion and consideration of a name for the Pteranodon shade structure (Quinn Bennion)
• Update on Vernal City public communication efforts (Quinn Bennion & Sara Bell)

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending the Vernal City Municipal Planning and Zoning Code, specifically Section 16.58.090 regarding Minor Subdivision Regulations. The hearing is scheduled for October 14, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Vernal City Council Chambers.

• Amendment to Section 16.58.090 - Minor Subdivision Regulations (Ordinance 2025-028)
• Public hearing at 374 East Main Street, Vernal, UT 84078

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending the Vernal City General Plan. The proposed amendment is to include a Water Use and Preservation Element Ordinance 2025-24.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2025-24 regarding a Water Use and Preservation Element for the General Plan

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Vernal City Council Chambers. The body will consider amendments to the General Plan, Municipal Planning and Zoning Code, and Sign regulations, as well as discuss Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Veterans Day.

• Amend Vernal City General Plan to add Water Use and Preservation Element (Ordinance 2025-024)
• Amend Municipal Planning and Zoning Code Section 16.58.090 for Minor Subdivision Regulations (Ordinance 2025-028)
• Amend Municipal Planning and Zoning Code Section 16.28.050 for Off-Premise Signs (Ordinance 2025-022)
• Discussion on Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Discussion on Veterans Day

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 9, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Vernal City Council Chambers to consider amending the Vernal City Municipal Planning and Zoning Code, specifically Section 16.16.030 regarding area regulations. This is a procedural meeting with no decisions to be made at this time.

• Consideration of amendments to Section 16.16.030 - Area Regulations (Ordinance 2025-025)
• Public hearing scheduled for September 9, 2025, 5:30 PM at 374 East Main, Vernal, UT 84078

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to conduct standing business, hear a public hearing on a zoning code amendment, and vote on two action items: approval of an Equipment Share Conditional Use Permit and another zoning code amendment. The meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Vernal City Council Chambers.

• Recommendation to amend Vernal City Municipal Planning and Zoning Code Section 16.16.030 (Ordinance 2025-025)
• Recommendation to approve Equipment Share CUP at 1305 East 335 South
• Recommendation to amend Vernal City Municipal Planning and Zoning Code Section 16.28.050 (Ordinance 2025-22) on off-premise signs

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider proposed amendments to the municipal planning and zoning codes. These changes involve off-site improvements, off-premise signs, and land uses.

• Ordinance No. 2025-21: Section 16.24.160 - Off-Site Improvements
• Ordinance No. 2025-22: Section 16.28.050 - Off-Premise Signs
• Ordinance No. 2025-23: Sections 16.36.035, 16.38.035, 16.40.035, 16.42.035, 16.44.035, and 16.45.025 - Uses

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider recommendations for amending the city's annexation policy and master site plan code. The commission will also discuss potential changes to off-site improvement regulations.

• Recommendation for Ordinance 2025-015 to amend the Municipal Annexation Policy Update Plan
• Recommendation for Ordinance 2025-019 to amend Planning and Zoning Code Chapter 16.60 (Master Site Plan)
• Discussion on amending Planning and Zoning Code Section 16.24.160 regarding Off-Site Improvements

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider the approval of two preliminary plats. These hearings concern specific property parcels in Vernal.

• Preliminary Plat for property at 84 South 100 West (parcel # 05:026:0031)
• Preliminary Plat for property at 109 South Vernal Avenue (parcel # 05:031:0112)

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider three preliminary plats and two zoning code amendments. The body will also review a conditional use permit for a sign and discuss changes to annexation and off-site improvement policies.

• Preliminary Plat for Fossil Cove at 148 North 500 East
• Preliminary Plat for Jurassic Heights at 84 South 100 West
• Preliminary Plat for Raptor Heights at 109 South Vernal Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for Summit Locations Sign at 475 South 500 East
• Zoning code amendments for Final Platting Requirements (Ordinance 2025-013) and Nonconforming Buildings and Uses (Ordinance 2025-014)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the Municipal Planning and Zoning Code. The body will also review a preliminary plat for a specific property.

• Amendment to Section 16.58.100 Final Platting Requirements (Ordinance No. 2025-13)
• Amendment to Section 16.12 Non-Conforming Buildings and Uses (Ordinance No. 2025-14)
• Preliminary Plat for property at 148 North 500 East (parcel #05:037:0025)

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider amendments to the Municipal Planning and Zoning Code. The body will also consider the approval of a preliminary plat for a specific property.

• Amendment to Section 16.58.100 Final Platting Requirements, Ordinance No. 2025-13
• Amendment to Section 16.12 Non-Conforming Buildings and Uses, Ordinance No. 2025-14
• Preliminary Plat for property at 190 North 500 East, parcel #050370003

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Vernal City Planning Commission for Tuesday, May 13, 2025 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. The next meeting date is not specified in this notice.

• Meeting cancelled with no alternative date provided

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Municipal Planning and Zoning Code. The commission will also review a conditional use permit and a sidewalk exemption request.

• Public hearing on major changes to Chapter 16.60, Master Site Plan - Ordinance No 2025-07
• Conditional Use Permit for Debbie Widdison (XVERTUZ) at 1089 East Highway 40
• Sidewalk Exemption for Luxury Homes Master Site Plan at 619 & 637 South 1400 & 1407 West Highway 40

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Preliminary Plat Application submitted by Vernal City for a proposed subdivision at 256 E 600 S (parcel 050510037). The hearing will review the subdivision layout for compliance with Chapter 16.58 of the Vernal City Subdivision Code and Utah Code 10-9a-602.

• Preliminary Plat Application by Vernal City for a proposed subdivision at 256 E 600 S, parcel 050510037
• Public hearing to review subdivision layout compliance with Vernal City Subdivision Code and Utah Code

Planning Commission

The Vernal Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary subdivision plat for the American Dreams Subdivision. Commissioners will also consider a sidewalk exemption for the Coca-Cola Master Site Plan and discuss amending the city's Master Site Plan zoning code.

• Public hearing on preliminary plat for American Dreams Subdivision at 256 East 600 South (parcel #05:051:0037)
• Action item: sidewalk exemption for Coca-Cola Master Site Plan at 760 N Vernal Ave (parcel #04:075:0028)
• Discussion on amending Vernal City Municipal Planning and Zoning Code §16.60 Master Site Plan
• Approval of February 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Vernal Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinance changes: amending the zoning code to allow day care, short-term rentals, and barber/beauty shops in planned commercial zones (Ordinance 2025-05); and a rezone request from Jones Leasing for property at 567 North Vernal Ave (Ordinance 2025-06). They will also consider a conditional use permit for Basin Appliance at 1378 West 500 South.

• Public hearing on amending zoning code to add day care, short-term rentals, barber/beauty shops in C-2/CC-1 and CP-2/CCP-1 planned commercial zones (Ordinance 2025-05)
• Public hearing on rezone request by Jones Leasing for property at 567 North Vernal Ave (Ordinance 2025-06)
• Consideration of conditional use permit for Carl Folley (Basin Appliance) at 1378 West 500 South (2025-003-CUP)

Planning Commission

The Vernal Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on February 11, 2025. The first considers a rezone of 567 North Vernal Avenue from R-4 Residential to C-2 Heavy Commercial. The second considers amending the city's zoning code to permit day care, short-term rentals, and barber/beauty shops in certain commercial zones.

• Rezone request from Jones Leasing Co for property at 567 North Vernal Avenue from R-4 Residential to C-2 Heavy Commercial
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 16.48.030 (C-2 and CC-1 uses) and Chapter 16.50.020 (CP-2 and CCP-1 uses) to add Day Care, Short Term Rentals, and Barber/Beauty Shop

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the municipal zoning code for Extended Stay Hotel/Motel (Ordinance 2025-02). The commission will also consider action items including a short-term rental conditional use permit, a flag lot subdivision, and a conditional use permit for a property on Main Street, as well as adopt the 2025 meeting schedule and elect a chair and vice-chair.

• Public hearing on amending Section 16.20 - Extended Stay Hotel/Motel (Ordinance 2025-02)
• Consideration of Morton Short Term Rental Conditional Use Permit at 41 East 100 North (parcel #05 019 0027)
• Consideration of Preece Flag Lot subdivision at 740 West 1100 South (parcel #05 065 0001)
• Consideration of Cochran Conditional Use Permit at 92 West Main (parcel #05 024 0050)
• 2025 Planning Commission Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

Planning Commission

The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on January 14, 2025, to consider amendments to the Municipal Planning and Zoning Code, Chapter 16.20, regarding Extended Stay Hotel/Motel Ordinances (Ordinance No. 2025-02). The hearing will be held at 5:30 PM in the Vernal City Council Chambers, 374 East Main. Property owners and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 16.20 for Extended Stay Hotel/Motel Ordinances (Ordinance No. 2025-02)