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Vernal Planning Commission to hold hearing on Oct. 13 regarding rezone

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The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 13, 2026, to discuss a subdivision rezone and several amendments to the city's planning and zoning code. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Vernal City Council Chambers.

Key takeaways

  • The Vernal City Planning Commission will meet Oct. 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss rezone and code amendment requests.
  • The Everbuilt Rezone request involves three parcels to allow for a subdivision with higher residential density.
  • Three specific amendments to the Vernal City Planning and Zoning Code are scheduled for consideration.
  • Written comments for the public record must be received by Oct. 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

The Vernal City Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Oct. 13, 2026, to consider a subdivision rezone and multiple amendments to the Vernal City Planning and Zoning Code. According to a September 29 notice, the meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Vernal City Council Chambers located at 374 East Main Street.

One primary item on the agenda involves a request to approve the Everbuilt Rezone for Jacob Speirs. The request concerns property located at 1315 West 500 North, 1189 West 500 North, and 381 North 1250 West, involving parcels 05:006:0012, 05:006:0013, and 05:005:0029. The applicant seeks to develop the property into a subdivision and obtain a zoning designation that permits a higher residential density.

The commission will also consider three ordinance amendments proposed by Braeden Christofferson. These include Ordinance # 2026-27 to amend Section 16.06.010 regarding amendments, Ordinance # 2026-28 to amend Section 16.58.112 regarding subdivision vacation requirements, and Ordinance # 2026-29 to amend subsections 16.60.030, 16.60.050, and 16.60.060 regarding master site plans.

Property owners and interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and provide comments. Written comments must be submitted to the Vernal City Planning Department at 374 East Main, Vernal, UT 84078, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 12, 2026, to be included in the public record. Additional information regarding the applications is available for review at the Vernal City offices during regular business hours.

Individuals requiring special accommodations to participate in the meeting should contact Braeden Christofferson at (435) 789-2271 at least five days prior to the hearing. The notice was posted on the Utah Public Notice Website and the Vernal City Website.

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