In a meeting held on August 4, 2026, the Brigham City Planning Commission approved two applications, including a permit for a home-based preschool and a parking variance for a property in the Historic Brigham City Downtown, according to meeting minutes published August 19.
The commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Jennifer Barrow to operate a major home occupation as a preschool at 762 West 850 North. During the presentation, Assistant Planner Zane Billings noted staff support for the preschool but raised concerns regarding traffic, parking, and vehicle concentration during student drop-off and pick-up times. Ms. Barrow, a former elementary school teacher, stated she would implement procedures to minimize neighborhood impacts, including written instructions for parents regarding parking and drop-off procedures. The commission's approval was subject to staff comments and findings of fact.
The commission also approved an application from Travis Stokes regarding parking requirements for 95 North 100 East. The Pregnancy Care Center, which has served Brigham City for approximately thirty years, requested to lease an accessory office space to generate supplemental income for financial sustainability. Because the property lacks off-street parking, the application required evaluation under Historic Downtown provisions. The approval was granted with the stipulation that the organization install on-site parking stalls and that industrial-type parking be prohibited at the location.
The meeting, which was presided over by Vice Chairman Garl Waldron, concluded at 7:20 p.m. after the commission unanimously approved the motions to approve the applications and adjourn.
