Beaver County, UT

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 1, 2026, to approve bills and minutes, and to consider several contracts and resolutions. Key decisions include a potential moratorium on data centers and a resolution to consolidate the county's justice courts. The agenda also includes items regarding flood mitigation, emergency declarations, and a conditional use permit.

• Consider Data Center Moratorium
• Consider Resolution 2026-13; Consolidating Justice Courts in Beaver County
• Jones and DeMille Flood Mitigation
• Conditional Use Permit- Escalante Desert Resources LLC
• Consider Low Income Abatements Contract

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Economic Development Board will hold a regular meeting to review July minutes, hear a presentation on a Rural County Grant proposal, and vote on it. The board will also discuss a data center and consider ratifying the 2026 Rural County Grant attestation letter. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an individual's character or competence, litigation strategy, and real property negotiation.

• Rural County Grant presentation and proposal
• Rural County Grant vote
• Data Center Discussion
• Ratify Rural County Grant 2026 Attestation Letter
• Closed session for individual character, litigation, and real property negotiation

Beaver County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Beaver County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss data center zoning regulations and consider a conditional use permit for a small solar array. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a work session on commercial zoning tiers.

• CUP 2026-11 - Escalante Desert Resources LLC: Small Solar Array
• Work meeting on data centers and Tier 1 & Tier 2 commercial zoning
• Approval of June 16, 2026 minutes

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The agenda includes new business items such as approving bills, a presentation from the Utah Office of Energy Development on nuclear energy, an update from Jones and Demille, a request for a haunted hospital event, a predator control contract, a fair update, and ratification of new hires. A closed session is scheduled to discuss individual character, litigation strategy, and real property negotiation.

• Utah Office of Energy Development - Nuclear Energy discussion
• Consider Predator Control Contract - Beaver PDCF Contract FY26/27
• Old Hospital Request - Haunted Hospital
• Approve Bills
• Ratify New Hires

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will meet to discuss several administrative updates and ratify specific ordinances and orders. The body will also receive updates on the Cottonwood Fire from the Forest Service and UDOT.

• Ratification of Ag Protection Ordinance
• Ratification of Evacuation Order
• 2027 Contract Amendment for Contract #240463
• Public Defender Contract Addendum consideration
• Donation request from Live Stock Group

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding an emergency meeting on July 21, 2026, solely to consider a resolution declaring a local state of disaster emergency. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Resolution Declaring a Local State of Disaster Emergency for Beaver County

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Travel Council holds a regular meeting to discuss event cancellations, reallocation of seed money, tourism economic impact, and a possible future dark sky event. The Council will also vote on a vacancy application for the Travel Council. No dollar amounts or specific contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion: Event Cancellations
• Discussion: Travel Council Seed Money Reallocation
• Tourism Economic Impact Update
• Discussion: Possible Future Dark Sky Event
• Discussion and Vote: Travel Council Vacancy Application

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will meet to discuss local ordinances and county administration. The agenda includes a public hearing on an Industrial Protection Area and reviews of property tax rates and short-term rental regulations.

• Public Hearing: Industrial Protection Area
• Ordinance 2026-09: Short-Term Rentals
• Ordinance 2026-10: Water and Sewer Requirements
• Review of 2026 Property Tax Rates
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Millard County for Road Oil Distribution Services

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a public hearing on July 14, 2026, to consider an Industrial Protection Area (IPA) application from Don Roberts for four parcels totaling 60 acres northwest of Minersville. The land is currently used for composting and fertilizer. Written objections or modification requests are due within 15 days of the May 6, 2026 notice.

• Public hearing on Industrial Protection Area application for 60 acres northwest of Minersville
• Applicant: Don Roberts; current land use: composting and fertilizer
• Written objections or modification requests due within 15 days of notice to commission@beaver.utah.gov

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding an emergency community relief meeting to discuss support for Beaver County and Beaver City. The body will address community relief needs and first responder requirements.

• Resolution No. 2026-10: Declaration of Local Emergency
• Discussion of community relief needs with Tanner Larsen of Eagle Point Ski Resort
• Review of first responder needs
• Discussion of resource acquisition via BIG Chamber

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Economic Development Board will hold a regular meeting on June 18, 2026, to discuss several economic development initiatives. Agenda items include reviewing a recent data center tour, exploring educational opportunities with the high school, and considering a proposal for a Beaver County Business Summit. The board will also approve minutes from the May meeting and receive an update on an economic development survey.

• Approve May meeting minutes
• Department of Energy Development Education presentation
• Review of Data Center Tour
• Educational Opportunities with Beaver County High School
• Beaver County Business Summit Proposal

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Economic Development Board will hold a Travel Council meeting to review tourism data and awards. The board will also discuss new county events and a vacancy on the board.

• Updates on awards
• Updates on tourism to date
• New county events
• Vacancy on the board

Beaver County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Beaver County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 16, 2026, at 6:30 PM to hear comments on two proposed ordinance changes. Ordinance 2026-09 would replace existing short-term vacation rental regulations with new short-term rental rules and add a definition. Ordinance 2026-10 would update water and sewer requirements to prohibit hauling of water.

• Proposed Ordinance 2026-09: 9-22 Short-Term Rentals, including removal of 9-13-24 and addition of definition to 9-1-6
• Proposed Ordinance 2026-10: 9-13-16 Water and Sewer Requirements – updating to prohibit hauling of water
• Public hearing at Beaver County Administration Building, 105 East Center St., Beaver, UT
• Contact: Kyle Blackner, Zoning Administrator, 435-438-6483
• Complete details on file at Beaver County Clerk's Office

Beaver County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Beaver County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss updates to ordinances regarding short-term rentals and water and sewer requirements. The body will also hold a work meeting regarding data centers and commercial zoning tiers.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 2026-09 regarding Short-Term Rentals
• Public Hearing: Ordinance 2026-10 Update regarding Water and Sewer Requirements
• Discussion on Industrial Protection Area with Don Roberts
• Work Meeting: Data Centers
• Work Meeting: Tier 1 & Tier 2 Commercial - Neighborhood, Shopping, Highway and General

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will meet June 16, 2026, at 10 AM to hold a public hearing on the sale of real property and consider several items including approval of bills, a URS pickup for public safety, a UAC agreement, a memorandum of understanding for PLPCO, and ratification of a new hire. The commission will also discuss an invasive species mitigation grant, a side-by-side funding agreement, and receive updates on Utah Forge and the Five County Association of Governments.

• Public hearing on sale of real property
• URS Pickup for Public Safety
• Invasive Species Mitigation Grant Agreement
• Ratify New Hire
• Side-by-side Funding Agreement

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed sale of county-owned real property to a private entity. The meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2026, at the Beaver County Administration Building.

• Public hearing on the proposed sale of parcels 02-0015-0009 and 02-0015-0001

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will meet on June 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Administration Building in Beaver. Agenda items include approving bills, ratifying MOUs for fire districts, considering a conditional use permit for sorting recyclable materials, updating the fee schedule, and a closed session for real property negotiation. Old business includes assignment of a public defender contract with Ryan Nielsen.

• Large Assembly Permit Application for Eagle Point Ski Resort
• CUP 2026-10 – NCLF, LLC to sort recyclable materials
• Ratify MOUs for Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands Fire Districts 1 and 2
• Update the Fee Schedule
• Assignment of Public Defender Contract with Ryan Nielsen

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Economic Development Board (County Commission) will meet May 21 to discuss several economic initiatives, including a data center proposal, creation of grant criteria, an AI workshop for local businesses, and a survey for the economic development plan. The board will also approve minutes from March and receive an update on the SUU Meet the Resources event.

• Data Center Discussion
• Notice of Economic Development Board Grant Criteria Creation
• AI Workshop for Beaver County Businesses
• Economic Development Plan Survey
• SUU Meet the Resources Event

Beaver County Commission

The notice for the Travel Council Board meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, has been cancelled.

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will meet to discuss several new business items, including a real estate purchase contract and a conservation easement. The body will also review a location agreement for the Division of Bonneville Communications Corporation.

• Consideration of a Real Estate Purchase Contract cancellation
• Puffer Lake Conservation Easement
• Location Agreement for Division of Bonneville Communications Corporation
• Ratification of Noxious Weeds Grant
• Donation request from BHS Speech and Debate

Beaver County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Beaver County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a conditional use permit for a recycling facility and hold a work session on zoning updates for commercial areas, tiny home clusters, and data centers.

• CUP 2026-10: NCLF, LLC - Sorting Recyclable Materials
• Work Meeting: Tiny Home Cluster Subdivisions/Short Term Rental
• Work Meeting: Ordinance Updates for Water and Sewer Requirements
• Work Meeting: Tier 1 & Tier 2 Commercial Zoning Updates
• Work Meeting: Data Centers

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 5, 2026, to approve bills, discuss a contract for fair bathrooms, and consider a conditional use permit application. The board will also convene as the Beaver County RDA to discuss a solar refund participation agreement.

• Approve bills
• Lavatory Contract Discussion for 2026 Beaver County Fair
• Approve Travel Council Requests
• CUP 2026-08- Thermo No. 1 BE-01, LLC- Conditional Use Permit
• Approve IDC Grant Application (Von)

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a project applied for through the CDBG Small Cities Program for Program Year 2026. The commission will solicit comments on the project scope, implementation, and effects on residents.

• Public hearing regarding a new ambulance for Fire District Number 1

Beaver County Clerk

This notice from the Beaver County Clerk announces the 2026 Primary Election to be held June 23, 2026. It also schedules a logic and accuracy test of voting devices on May 27, an election audit beginning July 6, and a canvass report on July 6. The agenda is informational only; no decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Primary Election date: June 23, 2026
• Logic and accuracy test of voting devices: May 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM in Commission Chambers
• Election audit starting July 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
• Canvass report available July 6, 2026 at Beaver County Clerk's Office
• Contact: Stephanie Laws, (435)438-6464, stlaws@beaver.utah.gov

Beaver County Clerk

The Beaver County Clerk is certifying the results of the 2026 Primary Election. The meeting will review candidate certifications, ballot positions, and sample ballots.

• Review of Primary Candidate Certification 2026
• Review of Master Ballot Position
• Review of Primary Sample Ballot (Republican)
• Review of 2026 Official Primary Election Certification

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 21, 2026, at the Beaver County Administration Building. The agenda includes approving bills, ratifying engineering contracts, reallocating a $25,000 rural county grant, and considering personnel policy changes. A closed session is scheduled to discuss imminent litigation.

• Approve bills
• Ratify Jones and DeMille Engineering Contract - Geothermal Road Intersection
• Ratify Jones and DeMille Engineering Assignment Order - Beaver County Fair Grounds Parking Lot
• Rural County Grant Funding $25,000 Reallocation
• Consider Resolution 2026-06: Personnel Policy Resolution

Beaver County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Beaver County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve the final plat for the Aquila (aka LEAF) Subdivision and hear a conditional use permit request for an additional geothermal production and injection well. A work meeting will discuss Tier 1 & Tier 2 Central Development and tiny home cluster subdivisions/short-term rentals.

• Final Plat approval for Aquila (aka LEAF) Subdivision
• CUP 2026-08 for Thermo No. 1 BE-01, LLC: 1 Additional Geothermal Production Well and 1 Additional Geothermal Injection Well
• Work meeting on Tier 1 & Tier 2 Central Development
• Discussion of Tiny Home Cluster Subdivisions/Short Term Rental regulations
• Approval of March 17, 2026 meeting minutes

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Commission, acting as the Travel Council, will hear funding requests for multiple local events at its April 16, 2026 meeting. After presentations, the council will discuss and vote on allocating funds for each proposed event.

• Funding request for Destination IQ Baseball Tournament Campaign
• Funding request for Beaver County NICA Bike Race
• Funding request for Beaver County 24th of July Rodeo
• Funding request for Beaver City Half Marathon
• Funding requests for Community/Farmers/Craft Market, baseball/softball tournaments, soccer league, shooting event, running event, and Hard Enduro race

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Economic Development Board will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2026, at the Beaver City Office Building to review survey questions, discuss a new board member, and hear a report on a blueprint training.

• Approve March minutes
• Review Economic Development Survey Questions
• Discuss new Board Member
• Brad Anderson Blueprint Training Report

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will meet to discuss a drought emergency declaration and updates to subdivision procedures. The session includes a separate meeting as the Beaver County RDA to consider solar tax incentive reimbursements.

• Resolution 2026-05: Declaration of emergency for drought season
• Ordinance 2026-06: Subdivision Procedure Updates
• Solar Tax Incentive Reimbursements (Beaver County RDA)
• Indigent burial requests for Michael Walters and Allen Solomon
• Deed of Conservation Easement

Beaver County Commission

The Beaver County Travel Council will receive a presentation from the Utah Office of Tourism regarding visitation numbers and market trends. The body will also hear funding requests from four individuals.

• Utah Office of Tourism presentation on tourism data, trends, and strategic vision
• Funding request from Tyler McMullin
• Funding request from Tuskin (Virtual)
• Funding request from Shawna Weaver (Virtual)
• Funding request from Chelsa Thompson