The Millard County Planning Commission scheduled a work session for Oct. 1, 2026, to discuss the implementation of potential overlay zones for large-scale energy projects. The meeting, set for 5:30 p.m. at the Millard County Offices in Delta, follows a series of legislative reviews by the commission throughout the late summer and early fall of 2026.
Energy Project Zoning Focus
The upcoming work session, announced by Millard County, will focus specifically on discussing possible overlay zone areas designated for large-scale energy projects. This discussion aims to address how such zones might be integrated into existing county ordinances. According to a notice from Millard County, copies of the relevant county ordinances are available for public review at the Millard County Offices, located at 71 South 200 West in Delta, or can be accessed online via the official county website.
Previous Legislative Review
The focus on energy-related zoning follows a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Sept. 3, 2026. During that meeting, officials reviewed Application #Z-2026-042, which proposed an amendment to the Millard County Zoning Map. This specific application sought to create a new overlay zone specifically for large-scale energy projects, a move that required both a public hearing for community input and a formal review for potential recommendation.
Other Zoning Applications
The Sept. 3 meeting also addressed several other land use and zoning matters. The commission held a public hearing and review for Application #Z-2026-067, a request from applicant Bonnie Tolbert to change the zoning of approximately 40 acres of property located near 794 N 7000 W in Hinckley. The request sought to transition the land from Agriculture (AG) to Range & Forest (RF).
Commercial and Industrial Discussions
In addition to the Hinckley property request, the commission reviewed a conditional use permit application for a commercial campground. The application, identified as C-1 Z-2026-069, was submitted by Blake Campbell for a site located at approximately 17058 S This Is The Way in Fillmore (Cove Fort). The commission was also tasked with discussing various uses within the Heavy Industrial Zoning District during the Sept. 3 session.
Commission Leadership
The Millard County Planning Commission is led by Chairman Erin Sorenson. Other members of the commission include Vice Chairman John Nye, Demar Iverson, Pat Manis, Phil Diaz, Wayne J. Jackson, Shane Church, and Ron Larsen. The planning department provides administrative support for these proceedings, with County Planner Adam Richins identified as the point of contact for inquiries regarding county ordinances and planning matters.
Public Participation
Interested members of the public are invited to attend the Oct. 1 work session at the Millard County Offices. For those wishing to participate in the planning process, the county has noted that inquiries can be directed to County Planner Adam Richins at the Delta office or via telephone at 1-435-864-1406.
Land Use Management
The Planning Commission's recent activities reflect ongoing efforts to manage the county's evolving land use landscape, ranging from agricultural transitions in Hinckley to the regulation of large-scale energy infrastructure through new overlay zones.
