The Uintah County Commissioners are scheduled to hold a meeting on November 10, 2026, to address a variety of local ordinances and administrative matters. The meeting is set to begin at 3:00 p.m. at 147 East Main in Vernal.
According to a November 9 notice, the agenda includes several proposed ordinance changes presented by Emma White of Community Development. These include Ordinance 10-28-2026 O1, which involves changes to Title 6 regarding snake ownership regulations, and Ordinance 10-28-2026 O2, which proposes changes to Chapter 17.33 to allow home-based and commercial snake breeding and selling. Additionally, the commission will consider Ordinance 10-28-2026 O3 regarding private landing strips in the RA-1 zone and Ordinance 10-28-2026 O4, which updates internal accessory dwelling unit (IADU) regulations to include the potential for short-term rentals of IAD
Us.
The meeting will also address several contracts and agreements. Gennie Bird of Purchasing and Grants is scheduled to present items regarding an amendment to Title 4 purchasing, the ratification of a grant agreement with the State of Utah for OHVR Mary Cashen Canyon Phase 2, and a geotechnical engineering services contract with Snowshoe Engineering. Other business includes a managed detection and response contract with Ryan Mattson for IT, and road maintenance agreements presented by Scott Hardman of the Road Department for sections of road off Highway 45 and off the old Bonanza Highway at Dead Man's Curve.
Other items on the agenda include the approval of minutes from the October 27 Commission Meeting, the October 28 Work Session, the November 4 Work Session, and the November 4 Special Commission Meeting. The commission will also consider a rezoning request from Joseph and Rebecca Starks for a property located at 16313 E 5000 S in Avalon, and items for deaccession from the Museum of Uintah County recommended by the Historic Preservation and Museum Advisory Board.
The meeting is scheduled to conclude at 4:00 p.m. Individuals requiring special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the Commission Executive Secretary at 781-5380.
