The Heber City Planning Commission serves as a municipal body responsible for various civic functions, including holding public hearings and reviewing development items. According to a notice posted on August 6, 2026, the commission conducts regular meetings at the Heber City Office Building, located at 75 North Main, in the Council Chambers upstairs. These meetings are held on a monthly basis, as indicated by the notice for the August 11, 2026, meeting.
During these sessions, the commission manages a variety of tasks ranging from administrative items to significant land-use decisions. For example, the August 11, 2026, agenda includes a work meeting regarding a CHOZ update involving an individual identified as Jacob. The same agenda lists a consent agenda item involving a plat amendment for Valley Hills Plat E Lots 133, 134, and 135, which was presented by Planner Jamie Baron. Action items for that same meeting included the consideration of a subdivision preliminary for Mayflower Views, formerly known as North Village Views, presented by Planner Denna Woodbury.
The commission’s scope of work often involves public hearings for significant zoning changes. As noted in a public notice from May 12, 2026, the commission held a public hearing to receive comments regarding a proposed rezone of the Heber City Hospital Well Site. That specific proposal sought to change approximately 1.5 acres of land from current R-1 Residential and R-3 Residential Zones to the Institutional and Public Facilities (IPFZ) Zone. The notice from May 12, 2026, specified that while the Planning Commission holds the public hearing to receive comments, the City Council makes the final decision on such proposed zone changes.
Residents have several avenues to engage with the commission's proceedings. According to instructions provided for a public hearing on May 12, 2026, individuals may submit comments via email to PCPublic@heberut.gov or mkijanen@heberut.gov. The instructions noted that emailed comments may be read aloud during the open comment portion of a public hearing but would be included as part of the permanent public records. Furthermore, those wishing to participate in person may do so by turning on their camera and raising their hand during a meeting.
For those unable to attend in person, the commission provides electronic participation options. As stated in the August 11, 2026, notice, Ordinance 2006-05 allows commission members to participate in meetings via telecommunications media. Residents may join the meeting online via a GoToMeeting link, which is available at heberut.gov/Agendas. For residents needing special accommodations or non-English speaking assistance, the August 11, 2026, notice directs individuals to contact Meshelle Kijanen at the Heber City Offices at 435.657.7898 at least eight hours prior to the meeting.
Other planning matters handled by the commission include requests for conditional use permits and annexation. A notice from July 28, 2026, included a request for a conditional use permit for the JSSD Marcella Drinking Water Pump Station, presented by Planner Aubrey Larsen, and a discussion regarding the Blue Sign Annexation located at 2600 N Hwy 40, presented by Planning Manager Jamie Baron.
What this means for Heber City
For Heber City residents, the Planning Commission acts as a vital link in local governance. Whether reviewing plat amendments or holding hearings on major rezoning projects, the commission provides a structured way for the community to influence land use. Through digital links, email, or in-person attendance, citizens have multiple ways to ensure their voices are heard during the decision-making process.
