The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 5, 2026, to consider a proposed code text amendment regarding portable storage containers, according to a October 26 notice.
The hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Morgan County Commission Chambers, located at 48 West Young Street, Morgan, Utah 84050.
The proposed amendment to Chapter 155 of the Morgan County Code seeks to enact section 155.360, Portable Storage Containers, and amend section 155.324 concerning temporary uses.
According to the notice, the regulations would govern the placement and use of portable storage units, including intermodal shipping containers, Conex boxes, and similar units within the land-use jurisdiction of Morgan County.
Specific areas of regulation include permitted zoning districts, size and quantity limitations, setbacks, placement requirements, appearance and screening standards, maintenance, building permits, temporary construction, household storage, and floodplain considerations. The ordinance would also include provisions for existing containers.
Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission may make a recommendation to the Morgan County Commission regarding the adoption, modification, or denial of the proposed code text amendment.
Application materials and the proposed agreement may be reviewed through the Morgan County Planning and Development Services Department.
Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing to provide public comment. Written comments may be submitted to Morgan County Administrative Manager and Zoning Administrator Kate Becker at kbecker@morgancountyutah.gov no later than 6:30 p.m. on November 4, 2026.
Individuals requiring special accommodations during the meeting should notify Planning & Development Services at 801-845-4015 at least 24 hours before the scheduled event.
