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Bluff planning commissioners divide zoning-code review, flag state ADU limit and extend work sessions
Summary
At a March 19 work session the Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission agreed to split review of the town's redlined zoning code among commissioners, seek legal guidance on state limits that cap accessory dwelling units at one per lot, and extend future work sessions to 90 minutes.
Malia Collins, chair of the Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission, presided over a March 19 work session in which commissioners agreed to divide the town's redlined zoning code into sections for individual review, asked the town attorney to clarify how to reflect state limits on accessory dwelling units, and moved to extend regular work sessions from 60 to 90 minutes.
The commission said the review of the redlined Bluff Zoning Code is a 2026 priority and will be handled section by section so commissioners can research provisions and report back. Commissioner Caitlin McLennan asked whether commonly understood definitions should remain in the code and raised concerns about recent ADU legislation that may affect local rules.
Commissioners noted that state requirements limit ADUs to one per lot and discussed how the town should treat subdivided or self-sufficient ADUs under local code. The group agreed to consult legal counsel before adopting major revisions so the code does not duplicate state definitions that could change; Chair Collins said she would email the town attorney and report back to the commission.
Section review assignments were recorded: Brian Whitney and Anne Brown will review sections 6.01060 through 6.01130, covering zoning districts, lot sizes, setbacks and zone requirements; Marcia Hadenfeldt and Caitlin McLennan will review section 6.40.030 on review processes, site-plan review and exemptions. Commissioners noted an upcoming land-use training on March 25 and another session on April 13 in Monticello, and cited the Utah League of Cities and Towns and Civic Linq as resources for training courses. Hadenfeldt asked whether commissioners may carpool to off-site trainings; Collins said she would check with the minute taker, Erin Nelson.
The commission added three items to the April 2 meeting agenda: a zoning-code update, a land-use training report-out and a residential property zoning discussion. McLennan also announced a March 23 community work session hosted by United Today Stronger Tomorrow at the Bluff Community Center about a tribal home-energy rebates program that includes an $8 million tribal set-aside and tours of county homes.
The meeting adjourned; Erin Nelson served as minute taker and the minutes were noted as approved April 2, 2026. The commission did not take any formal votes during the session and no public comments were recorded.
