Public Hearing 07/07/2026 Ag Protection Areas Code Text Amendment
Notice Type(s)
Hearing
Event Start Date & Time
July 7, 2026 06:00 PM
Description/Agenda
The Morgan County Commission proposes a text amendment to Morgan County Code 151.03 Agriculture Protection Areas.
(A) Purpose and intent.
The purpose of this section is to implement Utah Code Title 17, Chapter 81, as amended, providing a local framework for the creation, continuation, modification, and termination of Agricultural Protection Areas in the unincorporated County.
(1) Agricultural Protection Areas are intended to:
(a) Protect and encourage the continued use of land for viable agricultural production;
(b) Support the County's General Plan policies for agricultural lands and rural character; and
(c) Align eligibility for Agricultural Protection Areas with the qualification standards of the Farmland Assessment Act ('FAA'), Utah Code Title 59, Chapter 2, Part 5, as amended, while recognizing that FAA assessment decisions are made solely by the County Assessor under state law.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with American with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Kate Becker 435-800-8724 at least 24 hours before this meeting.
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Other Information
Note: County Commission may vote to discuss items in Executive Session as provided by Utah Code Ann. & 52-4-4 and 52-4-5.