Strategic Development Zone, Road Vacation, Data Center Moratorium, Conservation District Reporting, School Zone Traffic Control, 2027 Tentative Budget, UIPA MOU, BOE, Personnel, Boards
Notice Type(s)
Notice,
Meeting,
Hearing
Event Start Date & Time
October 26, 2026 09:00 PM
Event End Date & Time
October 26, 2026 01:00 PM
Event Deadline Date & Time
10/19/26 05:00 PM
Description/Agenda
NOTICE AND AGENDA OF A MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF IRON
STATE OF UTAH
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Iron, State of Utah, will hold a Public Meeting in the Iron County Commission Chambers, at the Iron County Courthouse, 68 South 100 East, Parowan Utah on Monday, the 26th Day of October, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 o'clock, a.m. Please participate electronically via:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzP7a7p83dJYk9x6Qh-xi3g (Search: Iron County Commission Live)
During the meeting, comments may be directed to: (435) 477-8340. Thank you.
AGENDA
9:00 A.M. OPENING, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, APPROVE MINUTES, APPROVE WARRANTS, DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS, (Attorney CJC, Justice Court, Victim Advocate, and Commission) ETC.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT FROM:
OCTOBER 12, 2026 TO OCTOBER 25, 2026
10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 2026-23, AMENDMENTS TO THE IRON COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, INCLUDING REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 17.37 TO ESTABLISH THE STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE OVERLAY, CHAPTER 17.33 RELATED TO SOLAR POWER PLANTS, CHAPTER 17.20 RELATED TO USE DEFINITIONS, AND CHAPTER 17.16 RELATED TO THE TABLE OF USES. Applicant: Iron County. Presented by Brett Hamilton.
2. PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED PARTIAL ROAD VACATION OF THE WEST PORTION OF KAWIYU TRAIL AND A PARTIAL VACATION OF 2175 S LOCATED IN THE CKEKSHANI CLIFFS SUBDIVISION. Presented by Rich Wilson.
PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Three (3) Minute Time Limit per Speaker for Public Comment Participants. Should Not Repeat Others Comments. Only for Items Not on the Agenda. No Items Related to Commission's Role as an Appeal Board. Comments Should Be Directed to the Commission. No Attacks on Other Peoples' Character.
4. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2026-24 REPEALING ORDINANCE 2026-13 (TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS, AND SOLAR POWER PLANTS).
5. ANNUAL REPORTING FROM ENTERPRISE AND IRON CONSERVATION DISTRICT. Requested by Tyce Palmer and Jake Benson.
6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL TO IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE SCHOOL ZONE NEAR THE THREE PEAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Requested by Jared Dannelly.
7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL AND PRESENTATION OF THE 2027 TENTATIVE BUDGET. Requested by Lucas Little.
8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF MOU BETWEEN IRON COUNTY AND THE UTAH INLAND PORT AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY INPUT ON FUTURE PROJECTS - Sam Woodall
CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
9. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF VETERAN, CIRCUIT BREAKER, LOW INCOME, AND BLIND TAX ABATEMENTS FOR THE 2026 TAX YEAR. Presented by McKayla Meinhardt.
RECONVENE AS IRON COUNTY COMMISSION
10. PERSONNEL
1. ATTORNEY
A. Request for approval of new hire, Camila Peterson as a P/T Victim Advocate, effective October 26, 2026
NON-DELEGATED ITEMS
1. County Boards
A. Appoint Travis Laub to Planning Commission
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify the Iron County Clerk, 68 S 100 East, Parowan, Utah 84761, Phone (435) 477-8340 at least three days prior to the meeting to be attended. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1 (888) 346-3162.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Jon Whittaker at 435-477-8341.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
Live streaming may be accessed via YouTube by searching: Iron County Commission Live.
Other Information
Persons or groups wishing to address the Commission must make an appointment and provide all pertinent documentation with the Iron County Clerk by the Monday preceding the scheduled Commission meeting. Agenda items must be approved by a Commissioner prio