Grand County remains under Stage 2 fire restrictions as fire danger is rated as high, prohibiting all open flames and charcoal grills. Utah State Parks also maintains Stage 2 restrictions at Dead Horse Point State Park to mitigate wildfire risks.
Grand County Planning and Zoning Director Andrew Jackson will leave Sept. 15 for a job with Provo City, less than 10 months after he began leading the department. Grand County Planning and Zoning Director Andrew Jackson, who will leave his position Sept.
The Grand County Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for September 14, 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to the Grand County Land Use Code. The meeting aims to solicit public input regarding changes to subdivision review authority and commission regulations.
Grand County’s free service began a “soft launch” Tuesday to test routes and timing before signs are installed and promotion begins Sept. Grand County’s free Moab-Arches shuttle began carrying public passengers Tuesday, Sept. 1, during a week of testing ahead of an official launch Sept.
The Grand County Commission held a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to address various administrative, budgetary, and land use matters. Key actions included approving budget amendments, reclassifying several staff positions, and discussing the proposed Grand County Administrative Complex upgrade.
Grand County’s revised 2026 budget eliminates a planned withdrawal from its main operating reserves after the county’s revenue outlook improved. The Grand County Courthouse in Moab. Commissioners adopted a midyear budget amendment Aug. 18 that eliminates a planned reserve withdrawal, increases contributions to five outside entities and leaves an employee cost-of-living adjustment on hold.
The Grand County Commission reversed its July denial of a Spanish Valley rezone Aug. 18, approving the Burr Oaks request 4-3 less than a month after road-safety concerns led to its rejection. 02-acre Burr Oak property at 4500 South Zimmerman Lane.
