The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 6 p.m. to review the proposed Box Elder Together countywide zoning plan. The initiative seeks to establish zoning designations for land in unincorporated Box Elder County that is currently unzoned, providing baseline rules for property use and development.
Zoning Plan Objectives
The proposed zoning plan is intended to provide greater predictability for residents, farmers, business owners, and property owners. According to Box Elder County, the plan aims to recognize existing land uses while also protecting the county's agricultural heritage. Most of the currently unzoned property is anticipated to be proposed for Agricultural Heritage Zone (AHZ) zoning, though appropriate areas may be proposed for General Industrial (M-G) zoning.
Public Hearing Details
The public hearing is scheduled to take place at 6 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse in the Commission Chambers, located at 1 South Main Street in Brigham City, Utah. During the hearing, the Planning Commission will review the proposal, receive public comments, and consider the information presented before making a recommendation to the County Commission.
Next Steps in Process
The Planning Commission's review is one step in a larger regulatory process. Following the hearing, the proposal is scheduled to be presented to the Box Elder County Commission on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. for consideration and possible action. The County Commission will consider both the proposal and the recommendation from the Planning Commission during a subsequent public meeting before a final decision is reached.
Clarification on Related Projects
Box Elder County officials clarified that the Box Elder Together initiative is a separate countywide zoning initiative. The county stated that the plan is not related to the temporary data-center land-use moratorium or the Stratos Data Center/MIDA Project.
Municipal Land Use Context
While Box Elder County manages its countywide zoning through various administrative processes, other municipalities maintain their own specific land use and zoning regulations. In Kaysville, Utah, land use and zoning are managed through the city's Community Development department, which oversees planning and zoning functions for the municipality.
Public Participation
Property owners are encouraged to review the proposed maps and contact Community Development staff with questions regarding individual circumstances before the scheduled meeting. Residents can access official information and proposed maps through the Box Elder County website.
County Digital Services
The Box Elder County official website provides various resources for residents, including accessibility options via an AudioEye toolbar. The site allows users to create accounts to save progress on forms and provides access to various county alerts and information via a dedicated sign-up system.
