Boulder public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Boulder Town Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM to discuss procedural items and future planning topics. The agenda includes continued discussion on economic development, commercial use in the general plan, and potential use of town property north of Town Hall. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Town Council

The Boulder Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-8 on December 2, 2025, replacing existing rules for residential short-term rentals in the town. The ordinance repeals and replaces Chapter 112 of the zoning code entirely.

• Ordinance No. 2025-8 adopted December 2, 2025
• Replaces Chapter 112: Residential Short-Term Rentals in Boulder Town zoning code

Town Council

The Boulder Town Council will discuss amendments to the Residential Short-Term Rental ordinance and a fire protection contract with the Boulder Farmstead Water Company. The body will also review proposed changes to regular meeting times and gather input on the General Plan.

• Draft Ordinance No. 2025-C.01 to amend § 153.204 Residential Short-Term Rentals
• Contract for Fire Protection and Fire Hydrant Services with Boulder Farmstead Water Company
• Proposed Meeting Ordinance Amendment to change regular meeting times based on Daylight Saving Time
• Planning Commission update on property north of the Community Center
• Discussion on General Plan revisions with outgoing Town Council members

Planning Commission

The Boulder Town Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Boulder Town Community Center. The agenda includes procedural items, public comments, and discussions on updating the General Plan for economic development and commercial use, as well as potential changes to meeting start times for winter months.

• Discussion of Economic Development and Commercial Use in the Boulder Town General Plan
• Discussion and Action on changing meeting start time to 6 PM for Dec, Jan, Feb PC meetings
• Discussion and Action on Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT) Trainings

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is seeking applicants to fill two open seats. This body serves as an advisory board to the Town Council on land use, zoning, and development matters.

• Seat 3: Full 5-year term from January 2026 to December 2030
• Seat 2: Partial 4-year term through December 2029
• Application deadline: 5 PM on Tuesday, December 30, 2026
• Applicant presentation date: Town Council meeting on January 6, 2026

Town Council

The Boulder Town Council is meeting as the Board of Canvassers to officially review and certify the returns from the November 4, 2025, Municipal General Election.

• Canvass of the November 4, 2025, Municipal General Election returns

Town Council

The Boulder Town Council will hold a special work meeting to discuss a draft RSTR ordinance and a possible annexation plan. The meeting will also cover staff matters and training with the Utah League of Cities and Towns.

• Discussion on RSTR Ordinance Draft
• Discussion on Possible Annexation Plan
• Action on Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT) Trainings
• Action on Staff
• Executive Session

Town Council

The Boulder Town Council will hold a regular meeting on November 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Boulder Town Community Center. The meeting includes a public hearing on draft ordinances, including changes to residential short-term rental regulations and commercial use rules. Council will also discuss legislative updates, planning commission requests, and other town business.

• Public hearing on draft ordinance amending Boulder Town Code § 153.204 RESIDENTIAL SHORT-TERM RENTALS
• Discussion and possible action on draft ordinance 2025-G to delete Commercial Use from Boulder Town Code 153.117
• Presentation and possible action on legislative changes including H.B. 368 (Local Land Use Amendments) and H.B. 48 (Wildland Urban Interface Modifications)
• Discussion on Planning Commission request for annexation plan direction
• Discussion and possible action on bank account consolidation

Town Council

The Boulder Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-7 on November 4, 2025, amending the zoning code to remove 'commercial use' from Section 153.117. The ordinance is now available digitally and physically at the Boulder Town Office.

• Ordinance No. 2025-7 adopted November 4, 2025
• Amends Boulder Town Zoning Code §153.117 to remove 'commercial use' from table of uses

Town Council

The Boulder Town Council is holding a special work meeting to discuss land use ordinances. The body will review a proposal to remove Commercial Use from the town's Table of Uses.

• Discussion on RSTR Ordinance
• Draft Ordinance 2025-G: proposal to delete Commercial Use from Boulder Town Code 153.117 Table of Uses

Planning Commission

The Boulder Town Planning Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Boulder Town Community Center was canceled. No decisions or discussions occurred, and all agenda items—including a review of economic development in the General Plan—were postponed.

Planning Commission

The Boulder Town Planning Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, at the Boulder Community Center Meeting Room has been canceled. The cancellation was announced in a public notice posted on October 20, 2025.

Town Council

The Town Council posted a notice for the 2025 Municipal Primary Election on November 4. The document outlines voting procedures, including ballot mailing dates and early voting locations.

• Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
• Ballots mailed to eligible voters starting October 14, 2025
• Early voting at Garfield County Courthouse from Oct 21 - Nov 3
• Dropbox locations at Boulder Town Office and other sites
• Financial Disclosure reports due Oct 7 and Oct 28

Town Council

The Town Council public hearing and regular meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, has been canceled.

Town Council

The Boulder Town Council’s regular meeting and public hearing scheduled for October 7, 2025, at the Boulder Community Center Meeting Room has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review results from the General Plan survey and forum to determine next steps for the plan. The body will also discuss Town Council direction regarding commercial uses in the Table of Uses.

• Discussion on General Plan Survey and Forum Results
• Discussion on next steps for the General Plan
• Discussion on Town Council direction to reconsider Commercial in the Table of Uses
• Discussion on attendance at the 2025 Utah League of Cities and Towns Annual Meeting

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting featuring a presentation by Rob Terry from the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman. The session focuses on Boulder-specific land use topics and includes a question-and-answer period for officials and the public.

• Presentation on Boulder-Specific Land Use Topics by Rob Terry, Statewide Land Use Training Director

Town Council

The Boulder Town Council will hold a public hearing and special meeting to discuss proposed changes to Boulder Town Code 111 regarding alcohol beverages. The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Boulder Town Community Center. Residents may provide comments on the proposed amendments, which aim to align local code with state language and increase the number of licenses allowed.

• Public hearing on amending Boulder Town Code 111: Alcohol Beverages
• Proposed changes to align local alcohol regulations with state language
• Increase in the number of alcohol licenses allowed under the revised code

Town Council

The Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-6 to modify Chapter 111 regarding alcoholic beverages. This action increases the number of alcoholic beverage licenses allowed in town.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-6
• Repeal of Chapter 111.11 (Restrictions)
• Repeal of Chapter 111.21 (Additional Requirements for Licenses)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and discuss Draft Ordinance 2025-G to remove Commercial Use from the Table of Uses in the town code. The body will also consider legislative changes regarding land use, annexation, and business entities.

• Public hearing and possible action on Draft Ordinance 2025-G to delete Commercial Use from Town Code 153.117
• Discussion on RSTR Ordinance revisions from the Planning Commission
• Possible action on legislative changes including H.B. 368 (Annexation and Lot/Boundary Adjustments), S.B. 179 (Business Entities), and H.B. 48 (Wildland Urban Interface)
• Discussion and action on HVAC and a multi-use office copier
• Discussion on Board of Adjustment vacancies and the 2025 Municipal Election

Planning Commission

The Boulder Town Planning Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for September 16, 2025. No decisions or discussions occurred due to the cancellation.

Town Council

The Boulder Town Council will hold a regular meeting on August 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Boulder Town Community Center. The agenda includes discussions on celebrating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in 2026, potential changes to the town’s zoning code, and updates on legislative changes affecting local governance. The meeting also covers administrative items such as financial reports, public comments, and possible action on board vacancies.

• Discussion and possible action on celebrating 250 Years, July 4, 2026 (America250 Utah resolution)
• Discussion on Ordinance 2025-G to amend zoning code (§153.117) to remove 'Commercial Use' from the Table of Uses
• Discussion and possible action on Garfield County road work reimbursement and budget amendment
• Discussion and possible action on Board of Adjustment vacancies
• Presentation on 2025 relevant legislative changes (Michael Winn, Esquire)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct an interactive discussion regarding the General Plan and determine next steps.

• General Plan Forum: Interactive Discussion and Next Steps

Town Council

The Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-5 on July 15, 2025. This ordinance changes the regular meeting day from the first Thursday to the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

• Ordinance No. 2025-5: Amends the regular meeting schedule of the Boulder Town Council

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a draft ordinance to remove Commercial Use from the Boulder Town Code Table of Uses. The body will also review a General Plan survey and forum scheduled for July 30.

• Draft Ordinance 2025-G: changing Boulder Town Code 153.117 Table of Uses to delete Commercial Use
• General Plan Survey and Forum scheduled for July 30 at 5 pm
• Proposed change of meeting time from 3rd Thursday to 3rd Tuesday

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss several administrative and planning items, including the 2026 certified tax rate and commercial zones. The body will also consider pay schedule adjustments for the new fiscal year and planning for the July 4, 2026, America 250 celebration.

• 2026 Certified Tax Rate
• Commercial Zones discussion with Planning Commission Chair Tosta
• Pay schedule adjustment for new fiscal year and inflation
• Board of Adjustment vacancies
• Travel Council Holiday Grant

Town Council

The Tree City Committee will meet to discuss water limits and tree needs. The group will also coordinate a Food Forest work party and review annual plans with the town liaison.

• Discussion on water limits and tree needs
• Food Forest work party scheduled for Saturday, July 19th, 8 am to 10 am
• Review of Tree City plans for the year with town liaison Conrad Jepsen

Town Council

This notice provides dates, deadlines, and voting instructions for the 2025 Municipal Primary Election. It outlines the process for mail-in ballots, early voting, and election day procedures.

• Ballots mailed to eligible registered voters starting July 22, 2025
• Voter registration deadline: August 1, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
• Early voting from July 29 to August 11 at the Garfield County Courthouse
• Election Day: August 12, 2025, with ballots due by 8:00 p.m.
• Post-Election audit on August 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the County Courthouse

Town Council

The regular meeting of the Boulder Town Council scheduled for July 3, 2025, has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled for a later date.

Planning Commission

The Boulder Town Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive input on commercial zones. The commission is considering an amendment to the Table of Uses (Boulder Town Code 153.117) to remove commercial uses from the GMU zone.

• Proposed amendment to Boulder Town Code 153.117 (Table of Uses) to remove commercial uses from the GMU zone

Planning Commission

The Boulder Planning Commission is considering amending the Table of Uses in Boulder Town Code 153.117. The primary focus is a proposal to remove commercial uses from the GMU zone.

• Public hearing on changes to Boulder Town Code 153.117 Table of Uses for commercial uses in GMU Zone
• Discussion on General Plan Workgroup ideas and next steps for a Forum
• Proposal to change Planning Commission meeting times from the 3rd Thursday to the 3rd Tuesday

Planning Commission

The Boulder Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 15, 2025. Items include discussion and a public meeting on RSTR Ordinance revisions, discussion on a possible public forum for General Plan input, and planning a joint meeting with the Town Council. The commission will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive staff reports.

• Discussion on RSTR Ordinance revisions
• Public Meeting on RSTR Ordinance revisions
• Discussion on possible Public Forum for General Plan input
• Discussion of agenda for Joint PC-TC meeting
• Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed Duplex Ordinance to allow duplexes for more housing, and on changes to the Residential Short-Term Rental (RSTR) code to clarify administrative processes and balance housing availability, quality of life, and tourism. The meeting also includes discussion on General Plan updates and other agenda items.

• Public hearing on Duplex Ordinance to allow duplexes in Boulder Town
• Public hearing on Residential Short-Term Rental (RSTR) ordinance changes
• Discussion and potential action on the Duplex Ordinance
• Discussion on General Plan updates
• Discussion of topics and timing for joint Planning Commission-Town Council meeting

Planning Commission

The Boulder Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with discussions and a potential vote on finalizing the Planning Commission Bylaws. They will also hold a public meeting to gather input on proposed RSTR (Resort Subdivision) code changes and discuss code amendments to allow duplexes. Other items include updates on a General Plan update and a joint meeting with the Town Council.

• Finalize and vote on Planning Commission Bylaws
• Public meeting to gather input on RSTR code changes
• Discussion on code changes to allow Duplexes
• Discussion on process for General Plan update
• Joint Town Council-Planning Commission meeting on March 27, 2025

Planning Commission

The Boulder Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a food truck at Hell's Backbone Grill on Highway 12. The commission will also discuss and potentially vote on its bylaws and short-term rental ordinance changes. Other items include discussion of the General Plan and duplexes.

• Public hearing on Hell's Backbone Grill conditional use permit for a food truck at 20 N Highway 12
• Discussion and potential action on Planning Commission Bylaws
• Discussion on RSTR (short-term rental) ordinance changes
• Discussion of duplexes and General Plan
• Direction from Town Council and chair report on council request

Planning Commission

The Boulder Town Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss several planning items, including updates to the Town General Plan, potential changes to the RSTR Code, and review of Planning Commission bylaws. No final decisions are expected; the agenda is primarily discussion-oriented. Public comments will be accepted on agenda items.

• Discuss update process for the Boulder Town General Plan
• Discuss potential changes to the RSTR Code, including CUP training
• Discuss Planning Commission Bylaws
• Discuss possible change to timing of Planning Commission meetings
• Potential upcoming business on February 16: RSTR Code, Housing Needs, General Plan