Box Elder County public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on December 18, 2025, to consider a zoning map amendment. The proposal would change 5.50 acres at approximately 5912 W 2400 N from RR-20 (Rural Residential) to the Agricultural Heritage Zone (AHZ). The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the County Commission Chambers in Brigham City.

• Zoning map amendment Z25-016 for 5.50 acres near Corinne from RR-20 to AHZ
• Public hearing scheduled for December 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Box Elder County Commission Chambers, Historic Courthouse, 1 S Main, Brigham City
• Petition available for review at Community Development office, Room 34
• Contact Scott Lyons, Community Development Director, at 435-734-3316

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will take action on a subdivision amendment and a zoning map change. The body will also consider requests for two new Agricultural Protection Areas.

• Subdivision amendment for Roche Ranches Subdivision No. 2 at 6322 W 17100 N
• Zone change of 5.50 acres from RR-20 to AHZ at approximately 5912 W 2400 N
• Agricultural Protection Area request for Wood Ag in Fielding and Tremonton areas
• Agricultural Protection Area request for Holmgren Ag in Hansel Valley area

Box Elder County Commission

The Box Elder County Commission is holding a public hearing to receive input from citizens regarding a proposed amendment to the 2025 budget.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget amendment

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commission will meet to discuss budget amendments, local ordinances, and various county department reports. The session includes public hearings regarding the 2025 budget and the Harper Ward Community Plan.

• Public hearing and Resolution #25-24 to amend the 2025 Budget
• Ordinance #640 regarding the Harper Ward Community Plan
• Ordinance #641 to repeal Campaign Finance Ordinance #563
• Lease Agreement #25-79 for the Park Valley Fire Station
• Request for tax waivers on mobile home parcels due to entry errors

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on December 17, 2025, to receive input on Ordinance #640, which proposes amending the Box Elder County General Plan to add the Harper Ward Community Plan as Appendix F. The meeting will take place at the Box Elder County Fairgrounds Fine Arts Building in Tremonton.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #640 to amend General Plan with Harper Ward Community Plan
• Meeting location: Box Elder County Fairgrounds Fine Arts Bldg, 320 North 1000 West, Tremonton
• Copies of proposal available at Box Elder County Community Development office, Room 34

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review reports and committee updates. The body will consider the approval of minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Director's Report
• Report from the State
• Hazmat Report
• Committee updates on Business Outreach Membership/Citizen Liaison, Tier II, and Training

Box Elder County Commission

The Box Elder County Commission will hold a public hearing on December 3, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. in the Box Elder County Justice Court (81 North Main Street, Brigham City) to receive input on a proposed increase in executive officer compensation. The hearing is open to all interested parties.

• Public hearing on executive officer compensation increase
• Location: Box Elder County Justice Court, 81 North Main Street, Brigham City, UT 84302
• Contact: Shirlene Larsen, County Auditor, 435-734-3388
• ADA accommodations available via Christin Bennett, 435-734-3351

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commission will meet to adopt the 2026 Final Budget and hold public hearings on executive officer compensation and the county general plan. The body will also consider ordinances regarding data privacy and IT mutual aid.

• Resolution #25-23 to Adopt Box Elder County's 2026 Final Budget
• Public hearing for Proposed Executive County Officer Compensation Increase
• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance #639 to Amend Box Elder County General Plan
• Box Elder County Data Privacy Ordinance #637
• Multi-Jurisdiction IT Mutual Aid Agreement #25-78

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on December 3, 2025, to receive input on Ordinance 639, which proposes amending the Box Elder County General Plan to add a water use and preservation element. The hearing will take place at the Box Elder County Justice Court, 81 North Main Street, Brigham City, Utah.

• Ordinance 639: Proposal to amend Box Elder County General Plan to include water use and preservation element
• Public hearing scheduled for December 3, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter
• Location: Box Elder County Justice Court, 81 North Main Street, Brigham City, Utah

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Redevelopment Agency will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from November 19, 2025, and adopt the final 2026 RDA budget. The meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2025, at 6:15 PM in Brigham City.

• Resolution #25-02: Adopt Final 2026 RDA Budget
• Approve Minutes From November 19, 2025

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners have posted a notice regarding the 2026 election. The provided text contains no specific agenda items, motions, or discussion topics beyond this notice.

• 2026 Election Notice

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Box Elder County Commission Chambers to receive input on proposed amendments to the county general plan. Two petitions are under consideration: one to amend the plan to include the County Water Master Plan (GP25-001) and another to include the Harper Ward Community Plan (GP25-002).

• Amendment to Box Elder County General Plan for County Water Master Plan (GP25-001)
• Amendment to Box Elder County General Plan for Harper Ward Community Plan (GP25-002)
• Public hearing at Box Elder County Commission Chambers (01 South Main Street, Brigham City, UT)
• Copies of petitions available for review in Community Development office, Room 34
• Contact: Scott Lyons, Community Development Director (435-734-3316)

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will meet on November 20, 2025, to decide on several land-use proposals, including site plans for a lithium extraction facility, a commercial kennel, and a landscape product facility. The commission will also vote on amendments to the general plan for the County Water Master Plan and the Harper Ward Community Plan, as well as requests to establish agriculture protection areas on multiple parcels.

• BLUE PHANTOM KENNELS (SP25-007): Site plan approval for commercial kennel at 18110 N 6000 W, north of Riverside
• COUNTY WATER MASTER PLAN (GP25-001): Proposal to amend Box Elder County General Plan for compliance with Utah Code
• HARPER WARD COMMUNITY PLAN (GP25-002): Proposal to amend Box Elder County General Plan to include community plan
• GSL LITHIUM EXTRACTION (SP25-008): Site plan approval for lithium extraction facility on north arm of Great Salt Lake
• ROCHE RANCHES SUBDIVISION NO. 2 (SS25-028): Subdivision amendment for 6322 W 17100 N in Riverside area

Box Elder County Commission

The Box Elder County Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss potential applications for the CDBG Small Cities Program. The meeting aims to provide information on program requirements and eligible activities for federally funded grants administered by the State of Utah.

• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding applications

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commissioners will hold a first public hearing to discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, a federally funded initiative administered by the State of Utah. The hearing will cover eligible activities, program requirements, and expected funding allocations for the region. No decisions will be made at this hearing; it is an informational session to gather public input.

• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program
• Eligible activities include public works, real property acquisition, and public services like food banks or homeless shelters
• Hearing location: Commission Chambers, Box Elder County Courthouse, 1 S Main St, Brigham City, UT 84302

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commissioners will hold a first public hearing on November 19, 2025, to discuss eligibility and potential uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the Utah Department of Workforce Services. The hearing will cover eligible activities such as public works, fire stations, and homeless shelters, but no specific projects or funding amounts have been decided yet.

• First public hearing for CDBG Small Cities Program funding eligibility
• Hearing scheduled for November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM in Commission Chambers, Box Elder County Courthouse, 1 S Main St, Brigham City, UT 84302
• Potential funding uses include water/sewer lines, fire stations, real property acquisition, food banks, and homeless shelters
• Contact: Marla Young, Box Elder County Clerk (435-734-3355 or myoung@boxeldercountyut.gov)
• ADA accommodations must be requested at least 3 days prior to hearing

County Commissioners

The County Commission will review and potentially adopt the tentative 2026 budget. The meeting includes a public hearing on the budget and a review of the consolidated fee schedule.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2026 Tentative Budget
• Ordinance #638 Consolidated Fee Schedule
• Settlement Agreements #25-01 and #25-02 for Stephen Hadfield
• Appointment of Mason Warr to the Grouse Creek Special Service District
• Forgiveness of property tax penalties and interest for Parcel 02-092-0055

Box Elder County Special Service District

The Box Elder County Special Service District will meet on November 18, 2025, to discuss a proposed tax increase for the Garland Cemetery Maintenance District. The meeting will be held at 72 N Main, Garland, UT 84312, at 6:30 PM.

• Proposed tax increase for Garland Cemetery Maintenance District

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review reports on hazardous materials and state updates. The meeting includes a presentation from Utah Transit Authority Emergency Manager E. Tal Ehlers regarding safety, security, and emergency response.

• Presentation on UTA Safety, Security and Emergency Response by E. Tal Ehlers
• Hazmat Report
• Report from the State
• Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Committee updates on Tier II, Training, and Business Outreach Membership/Citizen Liaison

Clerk - Elections

The Board of Canvassers will meet to canvass the 2025 Municipal General Election. Meetings are scheduled across multiple cities and towns between November 12 and November 18, 2025.

• Elwood Town canvass: Nov 12, 7:00 pm at 5235 W 8800 N
• Garland City canvass: Nov 12, 7:00 pm at 72 N. Main
• Honeyville City canvass: Nov 12, 7:00 pm at 2635 W 6980 N
• Howell Town canvass: Nov 12, 7:00 pm at 16020 N 17400 W
• Plymouth Town canvass: Nov 12, 7:00 pm at 20120 N 5200 W

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Commission Chambers of the Box Elder County Courthouse. The agenda includes votes on three zoning ordinances, tax relief requests, and other administrative items. Public comment is allowed but no decisions will be made during this time.

• Ordinance #634: Request to rezone from unzoned to AHZ (Agricultural Heritage Zone)
• Ordinance #635: Land Use Code Text Amendments
• Ordinance #636: East Garland Community Zoning
• Request for Tax Relief by Shirlene Checketts and Dee Spencer
• Approval for Historic Courthouse Grounds use for Gun Awareness Display on December 6, 2025

County Commissioners

The County Commission is seeking applicants to fill four vacancies on the Bear River Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees. The commission will appoint new members during its meeting on December 3, 2025.

• Vacancies for areas: Bothwell/Thatcher/Howell, Brigham City, Tremonton/Garland/Elwood, and Portage/Plymouth/Fielding/Riverside
• Deadline for name submissions: November 25, 2025, by 3:00 PM
• Appointment date: December 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commission is processing a proposal filed on October 17, 2025, to create an agriculture protection area for property owned by Holmgren. The proposal will be reviewed by the County Planning Commission and the Agriculture Protection Area Advisory Board before a public hearing is held.

• Proposal for creation of an agriculture protection area (Holmgren)

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commission is processing a proposal filed on October 17, 2025, to create an agriculture protection area for property identified as Wood. The proposal will be reviewed by the Planning Commission and the Agriculture Protection Area Advisory Board before a public hearing is held.

• Proposal to create an agriculture protection area (Wood)

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Redevelopment Agency will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes and decide on two items: appointing a chairman for 2025 and renewing a business expansion contract with the Box Elder Chamber of Commerce. The meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2025, at 11:30 AM in the Commission Chambers of the Box Elder County Courthouse.

• Appoint Chairman for 2025-Members
• Renewal of Business Expansion and Retention Service RDA Contract #25-01 between Box Elder County and the Box Elder Chamber of Commerce (Monica Holdaway)

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss the Annual Seasonal Road Closure Ordinance. The body will also consider a wastewater disposal contract for the landfill and a grant application for rural community opportunities.

• Public hearing and discussion of Seasonal Road Closure Ordinance #632
• Contract #25-77 for processing and disposal of wastewater at the landfill
• Approval for Rural Community Opportunity Grant Application
• Resolution #25-21 to appoint representatives for the 2026 UCIP Annual Meeting
• Resolution #25-22 to declare the county an America250 Utah Partner

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive input on seasonal road closures on five county roads. The hearing is scheduled for October 22, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. in the Commission Chambers at the Box Elder County Courthouse.

• Public hearing on winter seasonal road closures for Dairy Valley Road, Willard Peak Road, Rocky Dugway Road, Long Divid Road, and Short Divide Road
• Hearing location: Box Elder County Courthouse, 1 S Main Street, Brigham City, Utah 84302
• Hearing time: October 22, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.
• Notice issued by Box Elder County Clerk Marla R. Young
• ADA accommodations available; requests must be made three days prior

Clerk - Elections

The Box Elder County Clerk - Elections office is providing notice for the Municipal General Election. The notice outlines voting dates, locations for in-person voting, and the schedule for the post-election audit.

• Municipal General Election held Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Early voting October 28-31, 2025, at the Box Elder County Clerk's Office
• Vote centers at Box Elder County Fairgrounds Fine Arts Building and USU Brigham City
• Provisional ballot assistance at Elwood, Honeyville, Howell, and Plymouth town halls
• Election audit beginning Monday, November 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the Box Elder County Courthouse

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to receive input on three proposed petitions. These include zoning map changes for the East Garland area and other regions, as well as amendments to the county land use code.

• Z25-015: Proposal to change East Garland area from Unzoned to Agriculture Heritage Zone (AHZ)
• Z25-013: Request to change various areas from Unzoned to Agriculture Heritage Zone (AHZ)
• Z25-014: Request to amend sections of the Box Elder County Land Use & Development Code

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on three zoning map amendments converting unzoned land to the Agriculture Heritage Zone, one text amendment to the Land Use & Development Code, and a site plan approval for a commercial kennel at 18110 N 6000 W. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as approving minutes and public comment.

• East Garland Community Plan zoning amendment (Z25-015) to Agriculture Heritage Zone (AHZ) for area bounded by SR30, 12800 North, Malad River, and Bear River
• Agriculture Heritage Zone zoning amendment (Z25-013) for multiple unzoned areas
• Land Use & Development Code text amendment (Z25-014)
• Blue Phantom Kennels site plan approval (SP25-007) at 18110 N 6000 W

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commissioners will review a proposal to create an agriculture protection area in Harper Ward. The proposal was filed on October 14, 2025, and will be reviewed by advisory boards before a public hearing is scheduled. Residents may submit written requests for modification or objections within 15 days.

• Proposal to create Harper Ward agriculture protection area
• Public inspection available at Box Elder County Clerk’s office
• Written objections or modification requests due within 15 days
• Review by Agriculture Protection Area Advisory Board and Planning Commission
• Public hearing to be scheduled for further discussion

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commissioners will review a proposal to create an agriculture protection area in unincorporated Box Elder County. The proposal, filed on October 5, 2025, will be reviewed by the Agriculture Protection Area Advisory Board and Planning Commission before a public hearing is held. Residents may submit written objections or modification requests within 15 days.

• Proposal for creation of agriculture protection area in unincorporated Box Elder County
• Public hearing scheduled to discuss proposal and recommendations
• Written objections or modification requests accepted until October 29, 2025
• Proposal reviewed by Agriculture Protection Area Advisory Board and Planning Commission
• Property details available in attachments (Myers Ag Protect A.pdf, Roche Ag Protect A.pdf)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review reports and committee updates. The agenda includes a Hazmat report and discussions regarding training and business outreach.

• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Director's Report
• Report from the State
• Hazmat Report
• Committee updates on Business Outreach Membership/Citizen Liaison, Tier II, and Training

County Commissioners

The Box Elder County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive input on a proposal to create an Agricultural Protection Area in the West Corinne area of unincorporated Box Elder County. The hearing is scheduled for October 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at the Box Elder County Courthouse, 1 S Main Street, Brigham City, Utah 84302.

• Public hearing on proposed Agricultural Protection Area in West Corinne
• Hearing location: Box Elder County Courthouse, 1 S Main Street, Brigham City, UT 84302
• Hearing date and time: October 8, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

Box Elder County Special Service District

The Garland Cemetery District will meet to review updates and additional maintenance expenses. The meeting includes a period for public input and general discussion.

• Discussion of updates and additional maintenance expenses

Box Elder County Special Service District

The Grouse Creek Special Service District is seeking a new board member to fill a vacancy expiring December 31, 2025. Interested applicants must submit a letter of qualifications to Patti Kimber by November 3, 2025. The Box Elder County Commission will make the official appointment.

• Vacancy on Grouse Creek Special Service District Board of Directors
• Deadline for applications: November 3, 2025
• Appointment to be made by Box Elder County Commission

Clerk - Elections

The Box Elder County Clerk has issued a public notice regarding the Municipal General Election scheduled for November 4, 2025. The notice provides dates for ballot mailing, early voting, and equipment testing, as well as locations for in-person voting.

• General Election Day: November 4, 2025, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Ballots will be mailed on October 14, 2025
• Early voting: October 28-31, 2025, at the Box Elder County Clerk's Office
• Logic and accuracy test of tabulating equipment: October 15, 2025, at 9:00 am
• Election audit begins November 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the County Courthouse

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Box Elder County Commission Chambers to receive input on three proposed petitions: two zoning map amendments and one ordinance text amendment. Residents may review petitions at the Community Development office before the meeting.

• Zoning map amendment Z24-008: 48.70 acres from Unzoned to RR-1 (Rural Residential - 1 acre) at 7931 W 10400 N in Tremonton area
• Zoning map amendment Z25-12: 160 acres from MU-160 (Multiple Use - 160 acres) to C-E (Commercial Enterprise) at 76000 W 13000 S in Lucin area
• Ordinance text amendment Z25-011: Adding language regulating water conveyance facilities (ditches, drain lines) to Section 6-1-240(K) of the Box Elder County Land Use & Development Code

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will receive public input on a zoning map amendment and a text amendment to the land use code. One previously scheduled zoning amendment for the Lucin area has been cancelled.

• Z24-008: Proposed zone change of 48.70 acres from Unzoned to RR-1 at 7931 W 10400 N
• Z25-011: Proposed text amendment to Section 6-1-240(K) regarding water conveyance facilities
• CANCELLED: Z25-12 zone change of 160 acres from MU-160 to C-E at 76000 W 13000 S

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on a zoning map amendment and a text amendment to the county ordinance. The meeting includes a review of previous minutes from July and August 2025.

• Zoning Map Amendment Z24-008: Request to change 48.70 acres from Unzoned to RR-1 at approximately 7931 W 10400 N
• Ordinance Text Amendment Z25-011: Request to regulate treatment of existing water conveyance facilities including canals, ditches, and drain tiles

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review reports and committee updates. The agenda includes a Hazmat Report and discussions on training and business outreach.

• Approval of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Hazmat Report
• Tier II Committee update
• Business Outreach Membership/Citizen Liaison update
• Training committee update

Clerk - Elections

The Box Elder County Clerk-Elections office posts a public notice that the Board of Canvassers will meet on August 26, 2025 to certify Primary Election results in Brigham City, Deweyville, Howell, and Tremonton. The final certified results will be posted online and at the Clerk’s Office.

• Certification meetings in Brigham City (20 N. Main), Deweyville Town Hall (10870 N. Highway 38), Howell Town Hall (16020 N. 17400 W.), and Tremonton City Offices (102 S. Tremont St.)
• Certified results available at www.boxeldercountyut.gov/elections or 1 South Main Suite #10, Brigham City

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive input on three proposed petitions: two zoning map amendments and one ordinance text amendment. The meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Box Elder County Commission Chambers (Historic Courthouse, 01 South Main Street, Brigham City, Utah).

• ZONING MAP AMENDMENT Z24-008: 48.70 acres from Un-Zoned to RR-1 (Rural Residential - 1 acre) at 7931 W 10400 N in Tremonton area
• ZONING MAP AMENDMENT Z25-010: 573.48 acres from Unzoned to AHZ (Agricultural Heritage Zone) in Thatcher area
• ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT Z25-11: Proposal to regulate treatment of existing water conveyance facilities (canals, ditches, and drain tiles)

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on four land-use actions at its August 14, 2025 meeting. Three zoning map amendments would rezone 48.70 acres near Tremonton to RR-1 and 573.48 acres in Thatcher to AHZ, while a text amendment would regulate water conveyance facilities. Commissioners will also consider creating a new Agricultural Protection Area in Thatcher.

• Zoning map amendment Z24-008: 48.70 acres from Unzoned to RR-1 at 7931 W 10400 N in Tremonton area
• Zoning map amendment Z25-10: 573.48 acres from Unzoned to AHZ in Thatcher area
• Ordinance text amendment Z25-11: regulate treatment of existing water conveyance facilities (canals, ditches, drain tiles)
• Agricultural Protection Area APA25-15: request for new area in Thatcher area

Clerk - Elections

Box Elder County is providing notice of the Municipal Primary Election for residents of Brigham City, Deweyville Town, Howell Town, Mantua Town, and Tremonton City. The notice outlines voting dates, locations, and required equipment testing.

• Primary Election on August 12, 2025, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Early voting August 5-8, 2025, at the Box Elder County Clerk's Office
• Logic and accuracy test of tabulating equipment on July 17, 2025, at 9:00 am
• Vote Centers at Box Elder County Fairgrounds Posse Museum and USU Brigham City
• Election audit beginning August 18, 2025, at 1:00 pm

Clerk - Elections

The Box Elder County Clerk - Elections office has issued a notice for the Municipal Primary Election on August 12, 2025. The notice provides details on voting locations, early voting dates, and the subsequent election audit.

• Municipal Primary Election held August 12, 2025, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Early voting August 5-8, 2025, at the Box Elder County Clerk's Office
• Vote Centers at Box Elder County Fairgrounds Posse Museum and USU Brigham City
• Provisional ballot assistance at Howell Town Hall
• Election audit beginning August 18, 2025, at the Box Elder County Courthouse

Box Elder County Taxing Entities

Box Elder County Taxing Entities have issued a public notice regarding proposed tax increases. The notice period runs from July 23, 2025, through August 6, 2025.

• Notice of Proposed Tax Increases

Clerk - Elections

The Clerk - Elections office provided notice regarding voting procedures for uniformed and overseas citizens for the 2025 municipal elections. The notice outlines key dates for candidate filing, primary, and general elections.

• Candidate filing period: June 2-6, 2025
• Primary Election: August 12, 2025 (if needed)
• General Election: November 5, 2025
• Municipal offices up for election in Bear River City, Brigham City, Corinne, Deweyville, Elwood, Fielding, Garland, Honeyville, Howell, Mantua, Perry, Plymouth, Portage, Snowville, Tremonton, and Willard

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will meet to take action on three specific land use requests. These include a trail vacation, temporary equipment storage, and the creation of an agriculture protection area.

• Request to vacate the Willard Canyon trail right-of-way (VAC25-002)
• Request from Rocky Mountain Power for temporary storage of steel transmission poles (TUP25-001)
• Request for an agriculture protection area on a 77.98 acre parcel at 2875 N 6400 W (APA25-12)

Clerk - Elections

The Box Elder County Clerk - Elections office has issued a second public notice regarding the 2025 primary election. The notice is scheduled for July 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM at 1 S Main St in Brigham City.

• 2025 Second Notice of Primary Election

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review reports and committee updates. The agenda includes reports on hazardous materials and state-level updates.

• Approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Hazmat Report
• Report from the State
• Tier II Committee update
• Business Outreach Membership/Citizen Liaison update

Local Emergency Planning Committee

This notice regarding a proposal to create an agriculture protection area in West Corinne has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will consider three ordinance text amendments to the land use code. The body will also act on requests for agriculture protection areas and a subdivision plat amendment.

• Z25-007: Amendment to land use code regarding buildable slopes
• Z25-008: Addition of Chapter 3-10, Agricultural Heritage Area Zone
• Z25-009: Amendment to Section 5-1-360, Annexation Policy
• Requests for agriculture protection areas: Larsen (Brigham City), RE Farm Properties (West Tremonton), and Anderson (West Tremonton/Bothwell)
• SS25-011: Amendment to the final plat of the Crescent Moon Subdivision in West Corinne

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to receive input on three proposed ordinance text amendments. These proposals seek to modify the county's Land Use Management & Development Code.

• Z25-008: Request to add Chapter 3-10, Agricultural Heritage Area Zone
• Z25-007: Request to amend sections regarding buildable slopes
• Z25-009: Request to amend Section 5-1-360, Annexation Policy

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to discuss emergency preparedness and receive reports on hazardous materials. Mark Weible from the Bear River Health Department will present the All Hazards Emergency Plan.

• Presentation on All Hazards Emergency Plan by Mark Weible
• Hazmat Report
• Approval of May 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reports from the Director and the State

Box Elder County Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Box Elder County Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will meet on May 20, 2025, to receive required training on the Rural County Grant Program and review the 2024 North-County Entrepreneur Workspace Project. The board will also schedule its next meeting.

• State/GOEO required Rural County Grant Program training
• Review of 2024 North-County Entrepreneur Workspace Project
• Schedule next meeting

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning map amendment. The request seeks to change 6.29 acres from Rural Residential (RR-20) to General Industrial (M-G) at approximately 5900 W Hwy 83 in the Corinne area. The hearing is scheduled for May 15, 2025.

• Zoning map amendment Z25-006: rezone 6.29 acres from RR-20 to M-G at 5900 W Hwy 83, Corinne area

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 6.29 acres from rural residential to general industrial at 5900 W Hwy 83 near Corinne. Commissioners will also vote on an ordinance text amendment updating well requirements for subdivisions, three agriculture protection area requests in the Harper Ward area, a site plan and conditional use permit for a machining/cabinet shop in Thatcher, and preliminary approval of a 9-lot subdivision phase in Garland. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a working report on a pending agriculture protection areas ordinance.

• Zoning map amendment Z25-006 for 6.29 acres from RR-20 to M-G at 5900 W Hwy 83, Corinne area
• Ordinance text amendment Z23-018 to update well requirements in Section 6-1-240 (I) of the Land Use Code
• Three agriculture protection area requests (APA25-004, APA25-005, APA25-006) in Harper Ward area
• Site plan approval and conditional use permit for R&D Machining (SP25-004 & CUP25-002) in Thatcher area
• Preliminary approval of Angus Valley Estates Phase 1, a 9-lot subdivision in Garland area

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will hold a routine meeting on May 14, 2025. Items include approval of prior minutes, a director's report, a state report, a hazmat report, and updates from the Business Outreach and Membership/Citizen Liaison committees. No specific votes, dollar amounts, or new ordinances are listed.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Director's report and report from the state
• Hazmat report
• Committee updates: Business Outreach and Membership/Citizen Liaison
• Round table discussion

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission meets on April 17, 2025, to hold a public hearing on a text amendment to off-street parking requirements in the county's land use code. The commission will also vote on three agriculture protection area requests in the Harper Ward area and a plat amendment for the Little Mountain Lookout Subdivision. Appointments for new chair and vice chair are on the agenda, along with a presentation from the Fire Marshal.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Text Amendment Z25-005 to revise Chapter 5-2 Off Street Parking Requirements
• Griffin Agriculture Protection Area (APA25-001) on multiple parcels in Harper Ward
• Munns Agriculture Protection Area (APA25-002) on multiple parcels in Harper Ward
• Adams Agriculture Protection Area (APA25-003) on multiple parcels in Harper Ward
• Little Mountain Lookout 1st Amendment (SS25-004) to final plat in Bear River area

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 17, 2025, to receive input on a proposed text amendment to Chapter 5-2 (Off Street Parking Requirements) of the county land use code. No other items are on the agenda. The hearing is for public comment only; no final decision is being made at this meeting.

• Ordinance text amendment Z25-005 to modify Chapter 5-2 Off Street Parking Requirements in the Box Elder County Land Use Management & Development Code

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review reports and conduct committee business. The agenda includes updates on hazardous materials and state-level reporting.

• Hazmat Report
• Report from the State
• Director's Report
• Business Outreach Membership/Citizen Liaison committee discussion

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will meet to take action on a mobile home park ordinance amendment and a 27-lot subdivision. The commission will also review a site plan for a telecommunications facility expansion.

• Text amendment to Chapter 3-6, Mobile Home Parks, of the Land Use Management & Development Code (Z24-005)
• Preliminary approval of Thatcher Hills Subdivision, a 27-lot project (SS24-032)
• Site plan approval for a telecommunications facility expansion at 17125 W Frontage Road (SP25-002)
• Working reports on Low Density Subdivisions and Agricultural Heritage Area Zone

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Box Elder County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, receive the director's report and a state update, and review the hazmat report. Committee reports on business outreach, membership, and citizen liaison will also be given, followed by a round-table discussion.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Director's report
• Report from the state
• Hazmat report
• Committees: Business Outreach Membership/Citizen Liaison

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning map amendment and an ordinance text amendment. The body will also review requests for a new 27-lot subdivision and a conditional use permit for a campground.

• Zoning change of 1.5 acres from R-1-20 to M-G at 11145 North 11600 West (Z25-002)
• Amendment to the Box Elder County Land Use Management & Development Code (Z25-003)
• Preliminary approval for Homestead at East Garland 27-lot subdivision at 13500 North 4400 West (SS25-001)
• Conditional Use Permit for Alma Walker Campground at 3792 West 3600 North (CUP25-001)
• Working report on Parking Standards for Reception Centers

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 20, 2025, to accept input on two proposed changes: a zoning map amendment for 1.5 acres near Bothwell to industrial use, and a text amendment to the county's Land Use Management & Development Code. No other business is on the agenda.

• Zoning map amendment Z25-002: change 1.5 acres at 11145 North 11600 West from R-1-20 (residential) to M-G (general industrial)
• Ordinance text amendment Z25-003: amend various sections of the Box Elder County Land Use Management & Development Code

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review reports and conduct committee business. The agenda includes updates on hazardous materials and state-level reporting.

• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Director's Report
• Report from the State
• Hazmat Report
• Business Outreach Membership/Citizen Liaison committee discussion

Board of Equalization

The Box Elder County Board of Equalization will meet to review and decide on several tax abatements and exemptions. Items include circuit breakers, indigent, veteran with a disability, active-duty, and blind property tax relief, as well as continuing property tax statements for 2024 exemptions. The board will also hear real property appeals and discuss administrative reports.

• Approve or deny circuit breaker tax abatements
• Approve or deny county/indigent tax abatements
• Approve or deny veteran with a disability abatements
• Approve or deny active-duty and blind property tax abatements
• Approve or deny continuing property tax exemption statements for 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a request to change 72.18 acres from RR-5 to RR-2 in the Bothwell area and on an amendment to agricultural subdivision codes. They will also vote on two proposed changes to the annexation policy, a site plan for an auto dealership in Riverside, and the sale of surplus property. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Zoning map amendment for 72.18 acres at approximately 10255 West 13600 North from RR-5 to RR-2
• Ordinance text amendments to Section 5-1-360 Annexation Policy (Z24-020 and Z24-019)
• Ordinance text amendment to Chapter 6-3 Agricultural Subdivisions (Z25-001)
• Site plan approval for auto dealership at approximately 15450 N 5250 W in Riverside
• Surplus property sale of parcel 03-082-0067

Planning Commission

The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on January 16, 2025, to receive input on two proposed petitions: a zoning map amendment for 72.18 acres in the Bothwell area and a text amendment to the Agricultural Subdivisions code section. No decisions will be made at the hearing; it is for public comment only.

• Zone change of 72.18 acres from RR-5 to RR-2 at approximately 10255 West 13600 North, Bothwell area (Z24-021)
• Text amendment to Chapter 6-3 (Agricultural Subdivisions) of the Land Use Management & Development Code (Z25-001)