Box Elder County, UT

County Commissioners

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on September 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to receive input on a proposal to create an Agricultural Protection Area in the Elwood area of unincorporated Box Elder County. The hearing will take place in the Commission Chambers at the Box Elder County Courthouse, 1 S Main Street, Brigham City, Utah. Interested parties are invited to attend and provide comments.

• Public hearing on proposed Agricultural Protection Area in Elwood area
• Hearing at Box Elder County Courthouse, 1 S Main Street, Brigham City
• Three maps of the proposed area attached to the notice

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive input regarding winter seasonal road closures. This hearing is required by Utah Code § 72-5-105.

• Public hearing for winter seasonal road closures on Dairy Valley Road
• Public hearing for winter seasonal road closures on Willard Peak Road
• Public hearing for winter seasonal road closures on Rocky Dugway Road
• Public hearing for winter seasonal road closures on Long Divide Road
• Public hearing for winter seasonal road closures on Short Divide Road

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Box Elder County Local Emergency Planning Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the August 12, 2026 minutes, a director's report, a state report, a hazmat report, business outreach, and a round-table discussion. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2026 meeting
• Director's report
• Report from the state
• Hazmat report
• Business outreach

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a text amendment to the Home Occupations ordinance (Z26-016), and will vote on preliminary approval of the Serenity Vista Subdivision, a 12-lot development near 11000 N Hwy 38 in Deweyville. The commission will also consider adopting rules for public comment and material submission, and discuss zoning unzoned areas. The meeting includes approval of the July 16, 2026 minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing on ordinance text amendment Z26-016 to Section 5-1-290(C) Home Occupations
• Preliminary approval request for Serenity Vista Subdivision (SS26-019), 12 lots at approximately 11000 N Hwy 38, Deweyville area
• Action on Planning Commission policies for submission of material and public comment
• Working report on zoning unzoned areas
• Approval of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 20, 2026, to receive input on a proposed text amendment to Section 5-1-290(C) of the Land Use Management & Development Code, which governs home occupations. The meeting is open to interested parties; copies of the petition are available for review beforehand.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Text Amendment Z26-016 to Section 5-1-290(C) Home Occupations

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review reports and digital resources. The session includes updates on hazardous materials and business outreach.

• Presentation on Box Elder County Emergency Management Digital Resources by Lynnette Crockett and Mark Millett
• Hazmat Report
• Business Outreach report
• Approval of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 12, 2026, starting with an administrative session at 4:45 PM and the main meeting at 5:00 PM. Key decisions include approval of an economic development contract with BRAG, updates to the consolidated fee schedule, and direction on zoning unzoned areas of the county. Several other items involve contract terminations, subdivision approvals, and policy updates.

• Approval of Economic Development Contract #26-43 with BRAG for $0 (amount not specified)
• Resolution #26-24 updating the Consolidated Fee Schedule
• Direction requested on zoning unzoned areas of Box Elder County
• Ordinance #665 prohibiting bicycles on Landfill Road
• Resolution #26-25 consenting to US Fish and Wildlife Service acquisition of state lands for Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

Box Elder County Commission

The Box Elder County Commission is granting a property tax abatement for hardship. The notice includes a single item: approval of the abatement, effective through December 31, 2026.

• Property tax abatement granted by Box Elder County Commission for hardship

County Commissioners

The notice for a public hearing regarding winter seasonal road closures has been cancelled. The hearing was originally intended to gather public input on several specific roads in Box Elder County.

• Cancelled public hearing for winter seasonal road closures on Dairy Valley Road, Willard Peak Road, Rocky Dugway Road, Long Divide Road, and Short Divide Road

Box Elder County Taxing Entities

This is a public notice for the Box Elder County Truth in Taxation Combined Ad, listing fiscal year taxing entities that are proposing property tax increases. The notice provides dates, places, and times for public hearings where residents can provide input. The comment period runs through August 31, 2026.

• Fiscal year taxing entities in Box Elder County are proposing property tax increases
• Public hearings scheduled at various dates, times, and locations (see attached PDF)
• Public input accepted until August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Contact Shirlene Larsen at (435)734-3360 or slarsen@boxeldercountyut.gov for details
• ADA accommodations available by contacting Elizabeth Ryan at 435-734-2634

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on July 22, 2026, to receive input on a proposal to create an Agricultural Protection Area (APA) in the Riverside area of unincorporated Box Elder County. The hearing is for public comment; no decision is scheduled at this meeting. Maps of the proposed area are attached to the agenda.

• Public hearing for creation of an Agricultural Protection Area (APA) in the Riverside area
• Hearing location: Commission Chambers, Box Elder County Courthouse, 1 S Main Street, Brigham City, UT
• Date: July 22, 2026 at 11:30 AM
• Maps of proposed APA area attached (Capener Riverside APA maps)

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 22, 2026, beginning with an administrative session at 11:15 a.m. Key items include a public hearing and proposed resolution to create an Agricultural Protection Area in the Riverside area, several zoning map amendments, multiple indigent legal services contracts totaling several agreements, and a property tax abatement request. The meeting also covers a fire protection fund program and assumption of fire services.

• Public hearing on proposed Agricultural Protection Area (Capener) and Resolution #26-23 to approve it
• Zoning map amendments: Ordinance #662 (unzoned to MG-EX), #659 (RR-5 to RR-20), #663 (unzoned to AHZ)
• Multiple Indigent Defense Commission grant and public defender contracts (#26-34 through #26-40)
• Property tax abatement request on parcel #03-223-0034
• Ordinance #661 establishing residential fire protection fund in urban-wildland interface

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to receive input on three zoning map amendments and one ordinance text amendment. These requests affect various areas of unincorporated Box Elder County.

• Z26-012: Zone change of 3196.28 acres from unzoned to MG-EX (Mining, Quarry, Sand & Gravel Excavation) at 23400 W 12200 N
• Z26-013: Zone change of 74.1 acres from unzoned to AHZ (Agricultural Heritage Zone) at 9175 N 6000 W
• Z26-014: Zone change of 0.51 acres from RR-5 to RR-20 at 9365 W 11200 N
• Z26-015: Proposed amendments to various sections of the Box Elder County Land Use Management & Development Code

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning map amendments and an ordinance text amendment. The commission will also act on a request for an Agricultural Protection Area in the Elwood area.

• Z26-012: Zone change of 1,240.5 acres from unzoned to MG-EX (Mining, Quarry, Sand & Gravel Excavation) at 23400 W 12200 N
• Z26-013: Zone change of 74.1 acres from unzoned to AHZ (Agricultural Heritage Zone) at 9175 N 6000 W
• Z26-014: Zone change of 0.51 acres from RR-5 to RR-20 at 9365 W 11200 N
• Z26-015: Request to amend sections of the Land Use Management & Development Code
• APA26-03: Request for an Agricultural Protection Area on approximately 1,627 acres in the Elwood area

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners are issuing a proclamation declaring a disaster and a local state of emergency in Box Elder County due to an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) affecting at least 50% of dairy cows and nearly 50% of dairy farms. The declaration will activate access to state and federal aid, including USDA funds and Utah's Agriculture Resource Development Loan program. The emergency is effective immediately and lasts 30 days unless extended.

• Proclamation declaring a local state of emergency due to HPAI outbreak in dairy herds
• Affected farms must implement quarantine, monitoring, and biosecurity measures for up to 90 days
• Disaster declaration enables access to USDA funds and state loan programs for impacted milk producers

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Box Elder County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets to approve prior minutes, receive reports from the director and state, discuss hazmat issues, and hear a presentation on lithium-ion battery incidents from the Utah State Fire Marshal. The meeting also includes a round-table discussion. No votes on ordinances, budgets, or contracts are scheduled.

• Presentation: Lithium-Ion Battery Incident Awareness for LEPCs by Steve Higley, Utah State Fire Marshal
• Hazmat Report
• Director's Report and Report from the State
• Approval of minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Commission Chambers of the Box Elder County Courthouse. The meeting includes a public hearing and vote on a proposed Agricultural Protection Area in the Tremonton area, along with zoning map amendments and fee waivers.

• Public hearing on proposed Agricultural Protection Area in Tremonton area
• Vote on Resolution #26-22 approving Agricultural Protection Area in Tremonton area
• Request for fee waiver for Fine Arts Building at Fairgrounds for Special Olympics
• Jensen Zoning Map Amendment MU-160 to RR-5
• Ordinance #657 - Zoning Map Amendment from Unzoned to Mining Zone

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive input on a proposal to create an Agricultural Protection Area. The proposal concerns unincorporated land in the Elwood Area.

• Public hearing for Agricultural Protection Area in the Elwood Area of unincorporated Box Elder County

Clerk - Elections

The Box Elder Board of Canvassers will meet on July 7, 2026, to canvass the returns and declare the results of the 2026 Primary Election. The meeting is a routine post-election certification procedure. No other items are on the agenda.

• Canvassing returns and declaring results of the 2026 Primary Election

Box Elder County Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Box Elder County Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will meet to approve application processes for small business and infrastructure grants. The board will also review FY26 and make funding recommendations for FY27 Rural County Grants.

• Approval for Small Business Grants Application Process
• Approval of Infrastructure Grant Application Process
• Recommendations for FY27 Rural County Grant Funding
• Review of New RCG Contract Process for FY27
• Leadership elections for Chair and Vice-Chair

Box Elder County Commission

The Box Elder County Commission is providing notice of a county-granted property tax abatement. The abatement is granted for Mary Jean Thompson.

• Property tax abatement for Mary Jean Thompson

Clerk - Elections

This is a notice of a single-topic meeting: the Box Elder County Clerk's office will conduct an audit of the 2026 Primary Election. The audit is open for public observation. No other business will be discussed.

• Election audit for the 2026 Primary Election, open to the public, on June 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Box Elder County Clerk's Office, 1 South Main St, Suite #10, Brigham City, UT

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 25, 2026, at the Box Elder County Courthouse in Brigham City. The agenda includes administrative reviews, employee recognition, and votes on interlocal agreements, tax sale ratification, and grant approvals. No new major policy decisions are scheduled.

• Ratification of 2026 Tax Sale
• Approval of Multicounty United Local Health Department Interlocal Agreement
• Invasive Species Mitigation Grant Agreement for Rush Skeletonweed ($26-28)
• Invasive Species Mitigation Grant Agreement for Knappweed ($26-29)
• Rocky Mountain Power Utility Easement at the Elwood Road Shed

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission is meeting to decide on several zoning map amendments and site plan approvals. The agenda includes requests for solar farm expansions and a new commercial manufacturing facility.

• Zoning change of 861.23 acres to Mining, Quarry, Sand & Gravel Excavation at 23185 N Frontage Road
• Zoning change of 96 acres to Rural Residential - 5 acre at 1715 S Willard Peak Road
• Site plan approval for Rocket Solar & Storage II at Golden Spike Dr. and Highway 89
• Site plan approval for Steel Solar & Battery II at 6500 West 20800 North
• Site plan approval for Austral Star commercial manufacturing facility at 5900 W Highway 83

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to receive input on three proposed zoning changes in unincorporated areas of the county. These petitions involve land in the Mantua, Snowville, and Bothwell areas.

• Z26-004: Zone change of 96 acres from MU-160 to RR-5 at 1715 S Willard Peak Road
• Z26-010: Zone change of 861.23 acres from unzoned to MG-EX at 23185 N Frontage Road
• Z26-011: Zone change of 75.75 acres from RR-5 to AHZ in the Bothwell area

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Commission Chambers of the Box Elder County Courthouse. The agenda includes administrative reviews, ordinances on zoning and road vacates, a data center moratorium, and contract discussions. Public comment is allowed but no action will be taken.

• Ordinance #656 to repeal and re-enact Ordinance #649 with modifications
• Ordinance #652 to vacate a county road
• Ordinance #653 to rezone unzoned land to AHZ
• Ordinance #654 to impose a moratorium on data centers and data center power plants
• Contract #26-25 for court perimeter and bailiff services ($25,000) by Kevin Potter

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review reports and committee updates. The body will discuss hazmat and state reports and review minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting.

• Approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Hazmat Report
• Report from the State
• Tier II Committee update
• Business Outreach Membership/Citizen Liaison update

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commission has received a proposal to create an Agriculture Protection Area for properties near Elwood and Garland. The proposal was filed on May 19, 2026, and is open for public inspection. Written objections or modification requests may be filed within 15 days of this notice. The commission will refer the proposal to the Agriculture Protection Area Advisory Board and Planning Commission for review, and will hold a public hearing at a later date.

• Proposal for Agriculture Protection Area filed by property owners for areas near Elwood and Garland
• Property boundaries described in attached Maps 1, 2, and 3
• 15-day public objection period ending June 24, 2026 (based on notice date of June 9)
• Review by Box Elder County Agriculture Protection Area Advisory Board and Planning Commission
• Future public hearing to be scheduled for discussion and public comment

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 27, 2026, at 11:30 AM in the Commission Chambers of the Box Elder County Courthouse. Key decisions include a rezone request in the Corinne/Bear River area, a proposed annexation into Garland City, and updates to fire codes. The meeting also features reports from the Bear River Health Department and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Area Plan.

• Proposed annexation into Garland City at 12800 N 7000 W
• Rezone request in Corinne/Bear River area from A-20 to RR-5
• Road vacation public hearing near 53400 W 27200 N in Clear Creek Area
• Contract #26-23 with Utah Horse Pullers Association for fairgrounds
• Adoption of 2024 International Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code

Board of Equalization

The Box Elder County Board of Equalization will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and decide on a single appeal. The board must approve or deny Personal Property Appeal P0000386 (Appeal #2025101-BOE) filed by Shirlene Larsen.

• Personal Property Appeal P0000386, Appeal #2025101-BOE: Must Approve or Deny – Shirlene Larsen

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commission will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2026, to receive input on a proposed road vacation of the public road and right-of-way at approximately 53400 W 27200 N in the Clear Creek area. Interested parties are invited to attend and review the proposal beforehand.

• Public hearing on road vacation of 53400 W 27200 N in Clear Creek area

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive input on two proposed zoning map amendments. The first would rezone 514.2 acres from Unzoned to Agricultural Heritage Zone in the Fielding and Plymouth areas. The second would rezone 22.07 acres from Agriculture-20 to Rural Residential in the West Corinne/Bear River area.

• Zoning Map Amendment Z26-008: 514.2 acres from Unzoned to AHZ near Fielding and Plymouth
• Zoning Map Amendment Z26-009: 22.07 acres from A-20 to RR-5 in the West Corinne/Bear River area
• Public hearing scheduled for May 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Brigham City

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on two zoning map amendments, three subdivision amendments, and an agricultural protection area request. The most substantial item is a proposal to rezone 514 acres from Unzoned to AHZ (Agricultural Heritage Zone) in the Fielding/Plymouth areas. A second hearing will consider rezoning 22 acres from A-20 to RR-5 near West Corinne. The commission will also vote on subdivision amendments and an Agricultural Protection Area in the Tremonton area.

• Public hearing on Z26-008: rezoning 514.2 acres from Unzoned to AHZ in Fielding/Plymouth areas
• Public hearing on Z26-009: rezoning 22.07 acres from A-20 to RR-5 in West Corinne/Bear River area
• Lewandoski Estates Subdivision Amendment (SS26-007) at 6960 West 9600 North, Tremonton area
• Flint Small Subdivision Amendment (SS26-011) at 20455 North Gunsight Peak Road, Plymouth area
• Stephens Ag Protection Area (APA26-01) on multiple parcels in Tremonton area