The Iron County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a public meeting on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at the Iron County Courthouse in Parowan, according to an October 8 agenda notice. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will include a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Iron County Zoning Ordinance.
A public hearing and discussion is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. regarding proposed amendments to the Iron County Zoning Ordinance. These amendments, presented by Brett Hamilton, include repealing and replacing Chapter 17.37 to establish the Strategic Development Zone Overlay, as well as changes to Chapter 17.33 regarding solar power plants, Chapter 17.20 regarding use definitions, and Chapter 17.16 regarding the table of uses. No action will be taken during this hearing.
Other scheduled agenda items include the discussion and possible approval of Resolution 2026-7, presented by Rich Wilson. This resolution seeks to amend the Iron County Subdivision Construction and Design Standards by establishing a 24-inch depth of compacted sub-base for all new county roads.
The commission will also consider Resolution 2026-8 to appoint a representative and an alternate representative for the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool (UCIP) annual meeting, which is scheduled for Nov. 18, 2026. Additionally, the board will convene as the Board of Equalization to consider the presentation and possible approval of hearing officer recommendations and decisions for 2026 tax year appeals, presented by Carrie Christiansen.
Following the Board of Equalization session, the commission will reconvene to discuss the possible approval of the sale of an insignificant parcel to an adjacent owner. This parcel, part of APN: D-531-4, consists of approximately 0.057 acres in the Painted Desert Subdivision and was presented by Richard Wilson. This specific portion of the meeting may be closed per UCA § 52-4-205 (d).
The agenda includes several personnel requests for approval. The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval for new hires Ashton Rafferty and Alondra Galvan as full-time Deputy 1s, effective Oct. 12, 2026. The Assessor’s DMV is seeking approval for Kristy Stratton as a full-time Motor Vehicle Technician, effective Oct. 26, 2026, and Jessica Russell as a full-time Motor Vehicle Technician, effective Oct. 19, 2026. Additionally, the Council on Aging is requesting approval for Pascual Mariscal as a part-time driver, effective Oct. 12, 2026.
The meeting will also address the presentation and possible approval of employee insurance benefits for the 2027 plan year. A closed session is also scheduled to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual pursuant to UCA § 52-4-205(1)(a). The meeting will be broadcast via the Iron County Commission Live YouTube channel.
The public meeting will be held in the Iron County Commission Chambers at the Iron County Courthouse, located at 68 South 100 East, Parowan, Utah. Individuals requiring special accommodations can notify the Iron County Clerk at least three days prior to the meeting.
