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Ballard City begins consistent enforcement of right-of-way ordinance

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Ballard City has announced a shift toward consistent enforcement of city ordinances regarding items located in rights-of-way. The city also provides various land use application resources and upcoming zoning meeting schedules.

Key takeaways

  • Ballard City began consistent enforcement of Ordinance 10.12.020 on August 1, 2026.
  • The ordinance regarding items in the right-of-way has been in effect since July 19, 2016.
  • The city provides a wide range of land use applications including building, subdivision, and zoning documents.
  • Upcoming zoning meetings are scheduled for Oct. 6, Nov. 3, and Dec. 1, 2026.

Ballard City has issued a reminder to residents regarding City Ordinance 10.12.020, which governs items not allowed in the right-of-way. While the ordinance has been in effect since July 19, 2016, the city began consistent enforcement of its provisions on August 1, 2026.

The city maintains several land use applications for residents and developers to access through its website. These documents include applications for building permits for both residential and commercial use, conditional use permits, and encroachment permits. Other available filings include annexation applications, general plan amendments, and various subdivision applications, such as minor, concept, preliminary, and final subdivisions.

The city also provides resources for zoning and site planning. Available documentation includes site plan applications, zone change applications, and applications for ordinance amendments or appeals. Residents can also access checklists for preliminary and final plats, as well as sample drawings for site plans and subdivisions.

The Ballard City government office is located at 2381 East 1000 South, Ballard, Utah 84066. The Planning and Zoning department includes Chairman Joe Allred and board members Mark Redmond, Steve Collins, Kay Burgess, and Leah Bastian.

Upcoming zoning meetings are scheduled for the following dates: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026; Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026; and Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026. These meetings are held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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