NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Grand County Commission will hold a Public Hearing at its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Junly 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. or later. The hearing will be held in person at the Grand County Commission Chambers, 125 E. Center Street, Moab, Utah 84532, and virtually via Zoom. All interested parties are encouraged to attend in person or via electronic means. Instructions for participating via Zoom will be included in the meeting agenda, which will be posted on the County's website at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. PURPOSE OF HEARING The purpose of this hearing is to solicit public input and consider a recommendation to the Grand County Commission regarding the proposed adoption of the Water Use and Preservation Element of the Grand County General Plan (06-01-26 Edition), an amendment to the Grand County General Plan. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT The County proposes to adopt the Water Use and Preservation Element as a component of the Grand County General Plan, as required by Utah Code §17-79-403, as amended by Senate Bill 110 (2022) and Senate Bill 76 (2023). The Element applies county-wide within the unincorporated areas of Grand County and addresses the effects of development on water demand and infrastructure; methods to reduce water demand for existing and future development; and opportunities for the County to reduce water waste in its own operations. The Element was prepared in cooperation with the Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency, the Thompson Special Service Water District, and the Arches Special Service District. SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT Plain English Summary: This proposed amendment adds the Water Use and Preservation Element (06-01-26 Edition) to the Grand County General Plan. State law requires the County's general plan to include a water element like this one. The Element is a planning guide, not a regulation. It looks at how growth affects water use and systems, and identifies ways to use less water in new and existing development and in the County's own operations. It does not regulate private property, grant water rights, or guarantee water service. Those matters remain governed by state law and the local water providers. A complete copy of the proposed Element is available for public review during regular business hours at the Grand County Planning Department, 59 North 200 East, Moab, Utah, and is available on the Grand County Planning and Zoning Department Website.
NOTICE OF POSTING Notice was posted within Grand County on June 12, 2026, at the Grand County Courthouse, the Grand County Public Library, the Utah Public Notice Website (www.utah.gov/pmn), and the Grand County website (www.grandcountyutah.gov). This notice is provided as a Class A notice under Utah Code §63G-30-102 and in accordance with Utah Code §17-79-204. NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS (ADA) In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations, including auxiliary communicative aids and services, should notify Grand County at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting. T.D.D.: 435-259-1346Relay Utah: 711Spanish Relay Utah: 1-888-346-3162NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION Grand County allows electronic participation in meetings, including the ability to provide testimony through telecommunications technology. Instructions for electronic participation will be included with the meeting agenda.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with special needs requests wishing to attend County Commission meetings are encouraged to contact the County two (2) business days in advance of these events. Specific accommodations necessary to allow participation of disabled persons will be provided to the maximum extent possible. T.D.D. (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) calls can be answered at: 435-259-1346. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may also call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1 888-346-3162
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
It is hereby the policy of Grand County that elected and appointed representatives, staff and members of Grand County Commission may participate in meetings through electronic means. Any form of telecommunication may be used, as long as it allows for rea
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At the Grand County Commission meetings/hearings any citizen, property owner, or public official may be heard on any agenda subject. The number of persons heard and the time allowed for each individual may be limited at the sole discretion of the Chair.