Ephraim meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Ephraim adopts fee schedule ordinance; zoning and ADU hearings fill the agenda

Ephraim City Council amended a set of city fees under Ordinance ECO 26-12, according to a notice included in the city's Oct. 14 meeting materials. The ordinance amends various fees in Title 12, Chapter 8, the consolidated fee schedule, and was adopted Oct. 7, 2026. The notice does not list the individual fee amounts.

That is the only decision confirmed in the meeting records for the past two weeks. The other documents are agendas; minutes have not been published, so the items below were scheduled for discussion or public hearing, not final action.

Zoning and housing rules draw public hearings

The Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled public hearings for Oct. 14 at 5 South Main, Ephraim, UT 84627, on proposed code changes for internal and external accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and on residential uses in commercial zones and subdivisions. The notices describe proposals that would prohibit residential uses in recorded commercial subdivisions, regulate residential uses on Main Street, and regulate strictly residential uses in mixed-use subdivisions. The same evening's agenda listed a presentation and discussion of city codes on landscaping. The ADU notice states that ADA accommodations required a request three working days in advance through the City Recorder's Office at (435)283-4631.

A hearing was also scheduled for Oct. 25 on proposed density and height limits: 10 units per acre for townhomes; 15 units per acre for apartments and condominiums; a 2.5-story limit for apartments and condominiums, and 3 stories for apartments and condominiums in the college overlay zone.

Council agenda: appeal authority, board appointments

The Oct. 21 City Council agenda listed ECO 26-13, discussion and consideration of residential uses in commercial zones, and ECR 26-21, discussion and consideration of appointing a Land Use Appeal Authority. The agenda also listed Historic Preservation and Promotion Board appointments for Jan Chamberlain and Bethany Tripp, a Library Board appointment for Gwen Haggen, and ratification of the warrant register for Oct. 3 through Oct. 16, 2026.

Library Board: remodel, background checks

The Library Board's Oct. 20 agenda listed library remodel and expansion plans, a community survey regarding library expansion, a proposed change to run background checks every five years, a budget overview, and a board vacancy.

Cemetery and Historical boards

The Cemetery Board's Oct. 13 agenda listed a program for a Fallen Soldier Dedication on Nov. 11, 2026, revisions to the Park Cemetery Ordinance, the Pioneer Cemetery Ordinance, and dates for flags. The Historical Committee's Oct. 14 agenda listed election of a new vice chair and a new secretary, creation of potential ordinances for the pioneer cemetery, a CLG Program review, and a request from the planning and zoning board.

Coming up

• **Oct. 28 — Planning and Zoning public hearings.** Topics listed are an R1B zone amendment (increased front setback, restrictions on ADUs, and a maximum density requirement); a proposed new R1C single-family zone (6,500-square-foot minimum lot size and 60-foot minimum frontage); ADU rules (restrictions on lots smaller than 5,000 square feet, a restriction on short-term rentals, utility requirements, and permitted use on single-family lots of 11,000 square feet or more); and housing variety in multi-family developments (projects of 2 acres or more, with 40% of the project a different housing type, plus landscaping buffers). The commission may make recommendations to the City Council.
• **Nov. 4 — City Council public hearing** on the Community Development Block Grant Small Cities Program, covering program requirements and possible applications for funding.

All items listed as hearings or discussions remain proposals until minutes or adopted ordinances are published.

Ephraim council adopts fee schedule ordinance; zoning, housing and ADU hearings ahead

Ephraim City Council adopted Ordinance ECO 26-12 on Oct. 7, 2026, amending various fees in Title 12 Chapter 8, the city's consolidated fee schedule, according to a notice included in the Oct. 14 records. It is the only final action established in the meeting documents reviewed for this roundup. The remaining items are agendas for meetings whose minutes have not been published, so no outcomes, vote counts or dollar amounts are confirmed in the records.

Council adopts fee schedule changes

The Oct. 7 council agenda described ECO 26-12 as revising bulk water meter deposits and adding short-term rental business license fees. The later adoption notice describes the ordinance more generally, as amending various fees of Title 12 Chapter 8 regarding the consolidated fee schedule. The records do not include the adopted fee amounts or a vote tally.

Also listed on the Oct. 7 agenda, with no published outcome: Resolution ECR 26-20, approval of the Impact Fee Capital Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis; Resolution ECR 26-21, adopting an Acceptable Use Policy; proposed amendments to the R-1B Residential Zone and creation of an R-1C Residential Zone; and discussion of residential density, parking requirements and multi-family housing-type variety.

Employee handbook work meeting

The council also scheduled an Oct. 7 work meeting on the employee handbook, focused on compensation time and bonus policy. No minutes have been published.

Airport Board

The Sanpete County Regional Airport Board met Oct. 8 for a presentation by Parker Dyreng of Just Plane Repair and updates on land acquisition, REIL lights, AWOS, CIP and the Fly-In. A closed session was scheduled to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property.

Utilities and Cemetery boards

The Ephraim City Utilities Board met Oct. 8 with a billing adjustment for a water leak on its agenda. The Ephraim Cemetery Board met Oct. 13 to plan a Fallen Soldier Dedication program for Nov. 11, 2026, and to take up revisions to the Park Cemetery Ordinance, the Pioneer Cemetery Ordinance and dates for flags.

Historical committee elections

The Historic Preservation and Promotion Board met Oct. 14 to elect a vice chair and secretary, discuss potential ordinances for the pioneer cemetery, review the CLG Program and consider a request from the planning and zoning board.

Planning Commission public hearings

The Ephraim Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings Oct. 14 at 6:00 PM at 5 South Main, Ephraim, UT 84627, on proposed code changes for internal and external Accessory Dwelling Units, and on residential uses in recorded commercial subdivisions, on main street and in mixed-use subdivisions. A presentation and discussion on city landscaping codes was also listed. The notice states the commission may vote to discuss certain matters in closed session under Utah Code 52-4-5, and that ADA accommodations require a request three working days in advance through the City Recorder's Office at (435)283-4631.

Coming up

Oct. 25 — Planning and Zoning: public hearing on proposed density and height limits, including 10 units per acre for townhomes, 15 units per acre for apartments and condominiums, a 2.5-story limit for apartments and condominiums, and a 3-story limit in the college overlay zone.

Oct. 28 — Planning and Zoning: public hearings on an R1B amendment (increased front setback, restrictions on ADUs, maximum density), creation of an R1C single-family zone (6,500-square-foot minimum lot size, 60-foot minimum frontage), ADU rules (restrictions on lots smaller than 5,000 square feet, a limit on short-term rental use, utility requirements, and permitted use on single-family lots of 11,000 square feet or more), and housing variety in multi-family developments of 2 acres or more, including a requirement that 40% of the project be a different housing type and landscaping buffers throughout. The commission may make recommendations to the City Council.

Ephraim agendas cover rental fees, impact fees, zoning and airport property — but no minutes yet

Ephraim's City Council and two city boards took up short-term rental fees, impact fees, zoning rules, airport property and a water-leak billing adjustment over the past two weeks. None of the four meetings has published minutes yet, so the records available show what was scheduled for discussion, not what was decided. No dollar amounts, vote tallies or outcomes appear in the summaries provided.

City Council: rental fees, impact fees and zoning (Oct. 7)

The City Council's Oct. 7 agenda listed Ordinance ECO 26-12, which would revise bulk water meter deposits and add short-term rental business license fees. Also listed were Resolution ECR 26-20, approval of the Impact Fee Capital Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis, and Resolution ECR 26-21, adopting an Acceptable Use Policy.

The council was also scheduled to take up proposed amendments to the R-1B Residential Zone and the creation of an R-1C Residential Zone, along with discussion of residential density, parking requirements and multi-family housing-type variety. The agenda does not state dollar amounts for the deposits or fees, and no vote is recorded in the material provided.

City Council work meeting: employee handbook (Oct. 7)

A separate work meeting the same day was set to discuss the employee handbook, focused on compensation time and bonus policy. The agenda lists no action items and no figures.

Airport Board: property, lights and a closed session (Oct. 8)

The Sanpete County Regional Airport Board was scheduled to hear a presentation from Parker Dyreng of Just Plane Repair and receive updates on land acquisition, REIL lights, AWOS, CIP and the Fly-In. The board also scheduled a closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property. Closed sessions are held outside public view, and the agenda does not describe what, if anything, the board decided.

Utilities Board: water leak billing adjustment (Oct. 8)

The Ephraim City Utilities Board was scheduled to discuss a billing adjustment related to a water leak as part of regular business. The agenda does not state the amount of the adjustment or the outcome.

Coming up

Oct. 13 — Cemetery Board. The board is set to plan a Fallen Soldier Dedication program for Nov. 11, 2026, and to review reports and discuss revisions to the Park Cemetery Ordinance, the Pioneer Cemetery Ordinance, and dates for flags.

Oct. 14, 6:00 PM — Planning and Zoning Commission, 5 South Main, Ephraim, UT 84627. Three separate notices describe this meeting. Public hearings are listed on proposed code changes that would prohibit residential uses in recorded commercial subdivisions, regulate residential uses on Main Street, and regulate strictly residential uses in mixed-use subdivisions. A separate notice lists a public hearing on proposed code changes for internal and external Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The commission will also hear a presentation and discussion on city landscaping codes.

The notices state the commission may vote to discuss certain matters in closed session under Utah Code 52-4-5. ADA accommodations require a request three working days in advance; the contact listed is the City Recorder's Office at (435) 283-4631.

About this roundup

Minutes are not yet published for the four recent meetings, so this report describes scheduled agenda items only. Missing minutes do not establish that no action was taken.

Ephraim City Council to hear proposed property tax increase, budget at Aug. 19 hearing

This week's Ephraim government meetings were largely agenda-setting, with no final decisions taken. The most consequential item is a proposed property tax increase and the 2026-27 budget, which the City Council will take public comment on at a hearing on Aug. 19. The Planning and Zoning Commission also held a hearing on a 44-unit apartment complex, and boards for recreation, library, and airport discussed routine matters.

City Council: Property tax increase and budget

The City Council will hold two public hearings on Aug. 19. The first, required by Utah law, will hear comment on a proposed property tax increase. If approved, the owner of a $415,000 residence would pay $244.91 per year, up from $221.40 — an increase of $23.51. For a $415,000 business, the annual tax would rise from $402.55 to $445.30, an increase of $42.75. The increase would generate an additional $45,022 in annual revenue.

The second hearing will present the final Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. The council could adopt Resolution ECR 26-17 (final property tax rate) and Resolution ECR 26-18 (final budget). Both hearings are open to the public and available via Zoom. The meeting is at 7:00 PM at City Hall Council Chambers, 5 S Main St.

Planning and Zoning: 44-unit apartment complex

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on Aug. 12 for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-44) to allow a 44-unit rental apartment complex. The meeting took place at 5 South Main. No decision was made; minutes have not yet been published.

Recreation Board: New website and fall sports

The Recreation Board met Aug. 10 to discuss the rollout of a new recreation website on the Nooqbook platform, outreach for board applications (due Aug. 15), and promotion of fall sports programs including tumbling, flag football, pickleball, girls' volleyball, and cross-country. The board also received a fall soccer progress report and reviewed remaining season schedules.

Library Board: Expansion and animal policy

The Library Board met Aug. 18 to discuss library expansion plans, a community survey on expansion, and a policy regarding animals in the library. The board also noted an upcoming vacancy for Rachel Butterfield and discussed acquisition of materials.

Airport Board: Closed session on property

The Sanpete County Regional Airport Board met virtually on Aug. 13. The agenda included approval of June 11 minutes and a closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, as allowed by Utah Code. The next meeting is set for Sept. 10 at 5:00 p.m. at the Sanpete Event Center, 520 N 100 E, Manti.

Coming up

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Aug. 26 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss potential code updates, approve minutes from Aug. 12, and receive a planner's report. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed.

Ephraim City Council adopts moratorium on multi-family development

The Ephraim City Council adopted Ordinance ECO 26-11 on July 16, 2026, establishing a temporary moratorium on multi-family subdivision development and building activity on specific lands within the city. The ordinance pauses new multi-family projects in all zones while the city weighs broader land-use and water policy questions.

City Council: Water, Land Use, and the Moratorium

On July 15, the Council's agenda included discussion of the city's water status and potential drought pricing, along with several land-use decisions:

• **Ordinance ECO 26-11** — a proposed temporary moratorium on multi-family projects in all zones. The Council then adopted the ordinance on July 16.
• **Subdivision approval** for The Crossing Hotel Parcel (Parcel S-6183X).
• **Conditional Use Permit** for The Perry House Duplex conversion.
• **Conditional Use Permit** for Rocca Bella Landscaping Supply Yard.
• **Request for outside city water connections** for Ray Subdivision.

Minutes for both the July 15 and July 16 meetings have not yet been published, so vote tallies and final outcomes on the items other than the moratorium ordinance are not yet available in the record.

Cemetery Board: Pioneer Cemetery Ordinance and Indigent Definition

The Cemetery Board met July 14 to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss several items, including a proposed ordinance for Pioneer Cemetery and revisions to the cemetery ordinance — specifically defining the term "indigent." The agenda also listed a Veterans Day Fallen Soldier Dedication, an Ad Hoc Committee Report, and the Sexton Report. Public comment and board member reports were scheduled. Minutes have not yet been published.

Library Board: Expansion Plans and Materials Policy

On July 21, the Library Board discussed plans for a library remodel and expansion, including a community survey on the expansion. The board also addressed the reconsideration of the Library Materials Policy Review and a board vacancy for Rachel Butterfield. Minutes are not yet available.

Planning Commission Meeting Canceled

The Ephraim City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 22, 2026, was canceled. No agenda items were discussed. The next regular meeting is set for August 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Ephraim City Hall.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. The next known meeting is the Planning Commission on August 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Ephraim City Hall.