The Millard County Planning Commission serves as a key civic body for residents of Delta and the surrounding county. According to meeting minutes from 2021, the commission conducts its business at the Millard County Offices, located at 71 South 200 West in Delta, Utah. These proceedings are subject to legal notice requirements, with agendas posted at the Millard County Offices in Delta, the Public Safety Building in Fillmore, the Main Street Courthouse in Fillmore, on the Utah Public Notice Website, and on the Millard County Website.
The composition of the commission changes through annual selections and appointments. According to the commission's January 10, 2024, meeting minutes, the body selects a Chair and Vice Chair during its first regular meeting of each year. During that 2024 session, the commission voted unanimously to sustain David Sturlin as Chairman and Joyce Barney as Vice Chairman. Other commissioners listed in various meeting records include Erin Sorenson, John Nye, Phil Diaz, Wayne Jackson, Ron Larsen, Pat Manis, Shane Church, DeMar Iverson, and Phil Morrison. The commission also receives administrative support from the Millard County Planner, Adam Richins, and the Secretary, Mallori Wood, while legal guidance is provided by the Millard County Deputy Attorney, Denton Peterson.
The commission's primary function involves the review and possible approval of various land use applications. These include requests for accessory dwelling units, such as a 2025 application for a permanent tiny house at 3550 N 2000 W in Delta. The commission also evaluates conditional use permits for large-scale projects. For instance, in a 2021 work session, the commission discussed an application to amend a Conditional Use Permit for the Intermountain Power Project (IPP) regarding the construction and operation of an electric generating facility. Such discussions involve various community impacts, including discussions about law enforcement, fire prevention, emergency medical services, and transportation.
In addition to reviewing specific permits, the commission handles significant zoning amendments. A public hearing scheduled for August 6, 2026, is intended to receive public comment on Application #Z-2026-042. This application proposes to amend the Millard County Zoning Map to create a new overlay zone for Large-Scale Energy Projects. Residents may review proposed map amendments at the Millard County Offices in Delta or contact the Millard County Planner for more information.
Through these processes, the commission manages the intersection of residential needs and industrial growth. Whether evaluating a single resident's request for a new home or a large-scale energy project, the commission's decisions impact the land use and regulatory landscape of the entire county, including the community of Delta.
What this means for Delta
For Delta residents, this commission acts as a vital gatekeeper for local development. Whether you are proposing a small accessory dwelling unit or reacting to new zoning for large-scale energy projects, the commission provides the formal venue for your input and the legal framework that shapes the physical growth of the county.
