The Iron County Board of Commissioners met at the Iron County Courthouse in Parowan on January 12, 2026. The meeting included discussions on various legislative items, including potential zone changes and updates to county ordinances.
Proposed Parowan Zone Change
During a public hearing, the commission reviewed a proposed zone change for approximately 22.48 acres located near 200 S & 2400 W in Parowan. The proposal, submitted by applicant Frank Nichols and presented by Brett Hamilton, sought to change the designation from RA-20 (Rural Agriculture 20 Acre) to C (Commercial).
Zoning Ordinance Amendments Reviewed
A second public hearing addressed proposed amendments to the Iron County Zoning Ordinance. Presented by Brett Hamilton, these amendments included changes to definitions in section 17.20.010, the table of uses in section 17.16.030, guest house regulations in section 17.36.270, and the addition of a new section, 17.36.700, for vehicle storage lots.
Reports and Contract Discussions
The meeting agenda also featured the annual 2025 Iron County Bee Inspector report presented by Blaine Nay. Other discussion items included a potential extension of a professional service contract for wildlife mitigation technologies for Michael V. Worthen and an update to the 2026 per diem and mileage rate presented by Lucas Little.
Sheriff's Office Personnel Updates
Regarding personnel, the commission reviewed several requests within the Sheriff's Office. These included the re-hire of Josh Nielsen as a part-time bailiff and the hiring of Kaden Barkdull as a full-time Deputy 1, both effective January 5, 2026. Additionally, a request for bilingual pay for J.D. Allen was reviewed, effective January 18, 2026.
Landfill Promotion and Policy Changes
The commission also addressed a promotion for Jordon Hatch from Technician 2 to Technician 3 within the landfill department, effective January 18, 2026. Furthermore, a request was made to update Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 15 regarding travel expense reimbursements to reflect proposed changes to 2026 per diem rates.
