Carbon County, UT

Planning Commission

The Carbon County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 1, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the Commission Chambers at 751 East 100 North, Price, Utah. The agenda includes public hearings and review/recommendation decisions on three zone change requests, plus updates on previous items and upcoming projects. No electronic or telephonic participation is available.

• Zone change request from R-1 20K to C-1 on parcel 02-0840-0001 for Ali Sharif
• Public hearing and review of zone change from RR-2.5 to RR-1 on parcel 02-2245-0000 for Circle K Construction
• Public hearing and review of zone change from RR-2.5 to RR-1 on parcel 02-2292-0001 for Alick Rhodes
• Updates on previous items and upcoming projects by Todd Thorne, Zoning Administrator

Planning Commission

The Carbon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 1, 2026, to hear comments on a proposed change to the zoning district map for parcel 02-2245-0000, from RR-2.5 to RR-1. The hearing is part of a regular meeting at 4:30 PM in the Commission Chambers in Price, Utah. No other agenda items are listed.

• Public hearing on zoning map change from RR-2.5 to RR-1 for parcel 02-2245-0000
• Meeting at 751 East 100 North, Price, UT 84501
• Written comments accepted via planning@carbon.utah.gov or 435-636-3260
• ADA accommodations available with 24-hour notice

Planning Commission

The Carbon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 1, 2026, to hear comment on a proposed change to the county zoning district map. The change would rezone parcel 02-2292-0001 from RR-2.5 to RR-1. The hearing takes place during a regular meeting at 4:30 PM in the Commission Chambers at 751 East 100 North, Price, Utah.

• Public hearing on zoning map change from RR-2.5 to RR-1 for parcel 02-2292-0001
• Meeting at 751 East 100 North, Price, UT 84501 at 4:30 PM
• Written comments accepted via planning@carbon.utah.gov or 435-636-3260
• ADA accommodations available with 24-hour notice

Carbon County Administrative Hearing Officer

The Carbon County Administrative Hearing Officer will hold a regular meeting on August 27, 2026. The primary agenda item is the review of a variance request for frontage reduction on parcel 2A-0012-0000 in the Scofield Lake zone. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes and adjournment.

• Review of variance request for frontage reduction on parcel 2A-0012-0000 in the Scofield Lake zone for Kenny Parcell, Paul Southam, and 7 Scofield LLC

Housing Authority of Carbon-Emery County

The Housing Authority of Carbon-Emery County board is meeting on August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM in Price, UT. The agenda is mostly routine: approving minutes from the June 18 meeting, reviewing financial statements and check detail reports for April through June 2026, and discussing other business. The meeting will also include a closed session, the specific purpose of which is not stated in the public agenda.

• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2026 meeting
• Review of financial statements and check detail reports for April, May, June 2026
• Closed meeting (purpose not specified in public agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The Carbon County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including donating a parcel to Helper City for an All Wheels Park, a consulting agreement with Utah Public Affairs Consulting, and a predator control contract. The board will also open bids for a heavy haul transport trailer and discuss a presentation from Valor Atomics. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, employee awards, and departmental reports.

• Donation of Parcel 1A-1377-0000 to Helper City for All Wheels Park
• Consulting Agreement between Carbon and Emery Counties and Utah Public Affairs Consulting
• FY 2027 Predator Control Contract with Department of Agriculture and Food
• Open sealed bids for Heavy Haul Transport Trailer
• Proclamation for Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

Board of Equalization

The Carbon County Board of Equalization will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes, recognizing employees, and reviewing departmental reports. The board will also consider several action items: a land donation to Helper City, a consulting agreement, a predator control contract, and property value changes recommended by the assessor. The meeting includes a presentation from Valor Atomics.

• Consideration of donating Parcel 1A-1377-0000 to Helper City for an All Wheels Park
• Consideration of a Consulting Agreement between Carbon and Emery Counties and Utah Public Affairs Consulting
• Review and possible approval of FY 2027 Predator Control Contract with the Department of Agriculture and Food
• Open sealed bids for a Heavy Haul Transport Trailer for the Road Department
• Consideration of a donation to Opioid & Substance Use Coalition's A Light to Remember event

Board of Commissioners

The regularly scheduled meeting for August 5, 2026, has been cancelled. All items from that agenda will be moved to the next regular meeting on August 19, 2026.

Planning Commission

The Carbon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to the County Commission regarding a zone change request. The commission will also review a preliminary approval for a residential project phase.

• Public hearing and recommendation on zone change from R-1-20K to C-1 for parcel 02-0840-0001 (Ali Sharif)
• Review and possible preliminary approval of Westwood Estates 4, Phase 6 on parcel 02-1074-0000 (Robert Torgerson/Erick Mortensen)

Planning Commission

The Carbon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 4, 2026, to consider changing the zoning district for a specific parcel from R-1-20K to C-1. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 PM in the Commission Chambers at 751 East 100 North in Price.

• Public Hearing: Change zoning from R-1-20K to C-1 on parcel 02-0840-0001
• Meeting Location: Carbon County Commission Chambers, 751 E 100 N, Price, UT 84501
• Meeting Date: August 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
• Contact: Planning Dept. at 435-636-3260 or planning@carbon.utah.gov
• ADA Accommodations: Call 435-636-3260 at least 24 hours prior

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Carbon County Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to discuss updates from the Utah Department of Emergency Management, receive a presentation from the Red Cross, and review training and other operational items. The meeting includes a round-table discussion and planning for the next meeting in September.

• Presentation/discussion from Red Cross (Coleton Stam/Brandi Davis)
• Utah Department of Emergency Management updates (Whitney Coonrod)
• Training updates from Carbon County Emergency Services
• Round-table updates
• Next meeting: September 14, 2026 at Energy Transfer Price River Terminal

Housing Authority of Carbon-Emery County

The board meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026, was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. The agenda items will be carried over to the August 20th meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Carbon County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a contract for an Active Incident Management (AIM) System. The board will also receive updates on the Castleview Hospital Behavioral Health Wing and a presentation from the Carbon Care Coalition.

• Ratification of AEGIX Global Contract for the Active Incident Management (AIM) System
• Castleview Hospital Behavioral Health Wing update
• Carbon Care Coalition presentation
• 1st Annual Carbon County Airport Veterans Day Hangar Hop discussion
• Retirement recognition for Chief Deputy Clerk Lori Perez

Carbon County Office of Tourism Tax Advisory Committee

The Carbon County Office of Tourism Tax Advisory Committee will meet to discuss tourism updates and funding. The board will consider a funding request from Helper City and review a report on the Helper Beer Public Art Project.

• Helper City funding request
• Final report on Helper Beer Public Art Project
• Trails Committee update
• Updates from Scofield State Park, USUE, and CERC

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Carbon County Planning Commission scheduled for July 7, 2026, has been cancelled.

Administrative Hearing Officer Meeting

The Carbon County Administrative Hearing Officer will meet to review a zoning variance request. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from July 25, 2024.

• Zoning variance request for Parcel 02-1129-0000 near 590 S. 400 E., Price for Alexandrea Sherman

Board of Commissioners

The Carbon County Board of Commissioners will meet on July 1, 2026, to consider several decisions including a zoning map change, contract approvals, and recognition awards. The meeting will also include procedural items such as approval of minutes and departmental reports.

• Consideration of Ordinance #595 to change zoning from MG to RR-1 for parcel 02-2270-0004 (Larry Thomas - Todd Thorne)
• Open sealed bids for airport terminal consulting and Asphalt Preservation Contract 2026
• Possible approval of Economic Services Agreement with Utah Regional Growth Association (UTRGA)
• Possible approval of Children's Justice Center Contract with Utah Attorney General's Office
• Possible approval of updated FY27 Court Security Contract

Carbon County Clerk/Auditor's Office

The Carbon County Clerk/Auditor's Office will hold a public meeting on June 30 and July 1, 2026, to audit and canvass the June 23rd Primary Election returns. No other business is on the agenda.

• Election audit scheduled for June 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM
• Election canvass scheduled for July 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
• Meeting location: Carbon County Administration Building, 751 E. 100 N., Price, UT

Carbon County Clerk/Auditor's Office

The Carbon County Clerk/Auditor’s Office posted a sample ballot for the upcoming election on its public-notice site. The notice provides the ballot for residents to review and includes ADA accommodation instructions.

Carbon County Clerk/Auditor's Office

This is an informational notice from the Carbon County Clerk/Auditor's Office regarding the 2026 Primary Election. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed; the posting serves as a general notice of the election date and provides contact details for the clerk's office.

Housing Authority of Carbon-Emery County

The board discussed the transition to the Utah Revenue Recovery Program for debt collection and the reopening of the HCV program waiting list on July 1, 2026. The agency has been officially released from a HUD shortfall after reducing the number of vouchers under lease.

• Implementation of Utah Revenue Recovery Program for delinquent debts starting January 2027
• HCV program waiting list to open July 1, 2026
• Completion of window replacement project at Mt. View Meadows
• Completion of front office retaining wall railing project at a cost of $3,204
• Annual audit by Haynie & Company scheduled to begin July 21

Housing Authority of Carbon-Emery County

The Housing Authority of Carbon-Emery County board will consider participating in the Utah Revenue Recovery Program and receive updates on the Housing Choice Voucher program. They will also approve minutes from the May 21 meeting and address other business.

• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2026 meeting
• Discussion and possible action on Utah Revenue Recovery Program participation
• Updates on the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program
• Other business as needed

Board of Commissioners

The Carbon County Board of Commissioners will discuss the appointment of Tony Martines as Commission Chair. The body is also reviewing certified tax rates and potential grant applications for healthcare and emergency medical services.

• Possible approval of Tony Martines as Carbon County Commission Chair starting July 1, 2026
• Review and possible approval of Certified Tax Rates
• Possible approval to apply for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Competitive Grant
• Possible approval to apply for the Rural Healthcare Transformation Program (RHTP) Grant
• Annual Certification of Contribution Rates - URS 07/01/2026- 06/30/2027

Community Economic Development Board

The Carbon County Community Economic Development Board will review and approve the 2027 grant application, continue discussing the 2027 grant rubric, and receive a report on the 2025 Rural County Grant recipients if any. The board will also approve minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting and hear an economic update. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed in the agenda.

• Review and approve 2027 grant application
• Continue discussion on 2027 grant rubric
• Receive 2025 Rural County Grant recipient report (if any)
• Approve May 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Economic update by Larry Jensen

Carbon County Clerk/Auditor's Office

This is a public notice from the Carbon County Clerk/Auditor's Office announcing early voting for the 2026 Primary Election from June 16-19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing of voting equipment on June 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. No decisions or proposals are being made; this is an informational notice of scheduled election operations.

• Early Voting: June 16–19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Logic & Accuracy (L&A) Testing: June 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
• Location: 751 E 100 N, Price, UT 84501

Board of Commissioners

The Carbon County Board of Commissioners will meet on June 3, 2026, to consider several agenda items including a drought emergency declaration, approval of the Four Corners Community Behavior Health Area Plan, and opening sealed bids for construction and service contracts. Commissioners will also discuss an economic services agreement with the Utah Regional Growth Association and a misdemeanor prosecution services agreement with Price City. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval, employee recognition, and departmental reports.

• Consideration and possible approval of declaring a Drought Emergency for Carbon County
• Consideration and possible approval of the 2026 Tax Sale
• Consideration and possible approval of the Economic Services Agreement with Utah Regional Growth Association (UTRGA)
• Consideration and possible approval of an agreement between Carbon County Attorney's Office and Price City for misdemeanor prosecution services
• Open sealed bids for Emery County Children's Justice Center Remodel Project

Planning Commission

The Carbon County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 2, 2026, at 4:30 PM in Price. The primary agenda item is a public hearing and recommendation on a zoning change for a specific parcel.

• Public hearing on zoning change from MG to RR-1 for Larry Thomas (Parcel 02-2270-0004)
• Review and recommendation decision to County Commission on same zoning change
• Meeting to be held at Carbon County Administration Bldg, 751 East 100 North, Price

Planning Commission

The Carbon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed change to the county zoning district map. The commission is considering changing the zoning for parcel 02-2270-0004 from M & G to RR-1.

• Public hearing for zoning change from M & G to RR-1 on parcel 02-2270-0004

Municipal Building Authority

The Carbon County Municipal Building Authority is holding a public hearing to discuss requesting a grant or loan from the State of Utah Community Impact Board. The funding would be used for the construction of an Activity Center.

• Public hearing regarding a grant or loan request from the State of Utah Community Impact Board for an Activity Center

Housing Authority of Carbon-Emery County

The Housing Authority of Carbon-Emery County will hold a routine board meeting on May 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The agenda includes welcoming new board member Mackenzie Burnett, approving minutes from the April 16 meeting, and reviewing financial statements for March 2026. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• New board member Mackenzie Burnett to be welcomed
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2026 meeting
• Review of financial statements for March 2026

Housing Authority of Carbon-Emery County

The Housing Authority of Carbon-Emery County approved March 2026 financial statements, welcomed new board member Mackenzie Burnett, and received updates on a window replacement project at Mt. View Meadows that is halfway complete. A new maintenance technician was hired starting June 1, and the board noted an upcoming annual audit by Haynie & Company.

• New board member Mackenzie Burnett welcomed and introduced
• March 2026 financial statements approved; $22,605 accounts payable balance explained as accrued liabilities
• Window replacement project at Mt. View Meadows approximately 50% complete, expected to finish in two weeks
• New maintenance technician hired, to start June 1 with general contracting experience
• New railing installed at Mt. View between office and parking lot for HUD physical standards compliance

Board of Commissioners

The Carbon County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a presentation from UDOT on road improvements, consider transferring ownership of the East Carbon Senior Center to East Carbon City, and vote on a partnership with ALTIGEN for a natural gas pipeline right-of-way. The board will also appoint a member to the Housing Authority Board, convene as the Board of Equalization for business personal property tax exemptions, and review amendments to procurement ordinances.

• UDOT presentation on improvements to Spring Glen, Carbonville road and Consumers road intersections
• Consideration of turning ownership of East Carbon Senior Center building over to East Carbon City
• Consideration of partnering with ALTIGEN (Jurassic Spark Project) for a natural gas pipeline right-of-way across BLM property
• Appointment to Carbon County Housing Authority Board (term expiring 12/31/2028)
• Amendments to procurement ordinances (Ordinance 455 and 516) and Business Personal Property tax exemptions

Board of Equalization

The Carbon County Board of Equalization will meet to consider business personal property tax exemptions for 2026. Prior to that, as the Board of Commissioners, they will hear a UDOT presentation on road improvements at Spring Glen, Carbonville, and Consumers road intersections. They will also consider transferring the East Carbon Senior Center to East Carbon City, partnering with ALTIGEN on a natural gas pipeline right-of-way across BLM land, and appointing a member to the Housing Authority Board. Additionally, amendments to two procurement ordinances (455 and 516) are up for review.

• Utah Department of Transportation presentation on improvements to Spring Glen, Carbonville, and Consumers road intersections
• Consideration and possible approval of turning ownership of East Carbon Senior Center over to East Carbon City
• Consideration and possible approval of partnering with ALTIGEN (Jurassic Spark Project) for a natural gas pipeline right-of-way across Bureau of Land Management property
• Consideration and possible approval of an appointment to the Carbon County Housing Authority Board (term expiring 12/31/2028)
• Consideration and possible approval of business personal property tax exemptions for 2026 under Utah Code 59-2-1115

Community Economic Development Board

The Carbon County Community Economic Development Board will hold its regular meeting on May 19, 2026, in Price to review past minutes, receive updates on rural county grants and fabrication projects, discuss the 2027 application rubric, and hear an economic update. The session is procedural with no formal decisions listed.