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Iron County to Hold Hearings on Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments

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The Iron County Planning Commission and Iron County Commission will hold public hearings to discuss proposed zoning ordinance amendments. These changes involve data center regulations, solar power plants, and use definitions.

Key takeaways

  • The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026, in Cedar City.
  • The County Commission meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2026, in Parowan.
  • Proposed changes include new standards for a Strategic Development Zone Overlay to replace existing data center regulations.
  • Amendments will also address solar power plants, use definitions, and the Table of Uses.

The Iron County Planning Commission and Iron County Commission will hold public hearings to consider proposed amendments to zoning ordinances, according to a September 25 notice.

These hearings will allow for public comment regarding several updates to county zoning regulations.

The Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Festival Hall, located at 105 N 100 E in Cedar City.

Following this, the County Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Iron County Commission Chambers in Parowan.

Proposed amendments under consideration include the repeal and replacement of Chapter 17.37, currently titled Data Centers, to establish a Strategic Development Zone Overlay along with associated standards and review procedures. Other proposed changes involve Chapter 17.33 regarding solar power plants, Chapter 17.20 regarding use definitions, and Section 17.16 regarding the Table of Uses.

Interested individuals may contact the Iron County Planner for questions or comments. For those requiring special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Iron County Clerk’s Office must be notified at least three days before the scheduled meeting.

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