The Grand County Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for September 14, 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to the Grand County Land Use Code. The hearing was set to take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Grand County Commission Chambers in Moab and virtually via Zoom.
The proposed ordinance seeks to amend Articles 8, 9, and 10 of the Land Use Code. Under the proposal, the Planning Commission would become the administrative authority for preliminary subdivision applications involving more than five lots. Currently, the Land Use Code assigns the review of preliminary and final subdivisions to the Planning Director. Under the new ordinance, preliminary plats with five or fewer lots would remain under the jurisdiction of the Planning Director.
Additional changes include updating the code to align with state law regarding the removal of Planning Commission members and quorum rules. The ordinance also addresses the expiration of two overlay districts and repeals Ordinance No. 711 (2024) to remove a duplicate of Ordinance No. 708 (2024). Officials stated that these amendments do not change development standards, rezoning, or fees, and they do not affect the zoning map or legal descriptions.
Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission will consider forwarding a recommendation to the Grand County Commission. The full text of the proposed ordinance is available for public review at the Grand County Planning Department, the Grand County Commission Chambers, and the Grand County Library.
