West Desert Airpark, LLC and other plaintiffs filed a federal civil rights lawsuit in Utah District Court on March 25, 2026, against Fairfield Town and several local officials following recent changes to the town's zoning ordinances.
Lawsuit details and defendants
The lawsuit, filed under the 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act, names multiple defendants including Fairfield Town and individuals Richard Cameron, Michael Weber, Tyler Thomas, Wayne Taylor, Stephanie Shelley, David Riet, R.L. Panek, Hollie McKinney, Jamie Mascaro, and Kyler Fisher.
Zoning ordinance changes explained
The legal dispute follows recent legislative actions by the Fairfield Town Council to restructure the area's zoning. According to town records, Ordinance 2026-01 repealed the previous Airpark Zone and established a new Airpark Mixed-Use Zone (AMUZ) under Section 10.11.260 of the town code.
Additionally, Ordinance 2026-02 was passed to repeal and replace the Airpark Overlay Zone, an action that stemmed from a notice of pending ordinance changes adopted by the council in September 2025.
Airpark facility specifications
The West Desert Airpark (UT9) is a privately owned facility located approximately one mile south of Fairfield, Utah. FAA records indicate the airport is open to the public and features an asphalt runway measuring 5,200 by 60 feet.
