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Cache County Council tightens rezone rules, raises commercial lot coverage and denies Dutson rezone
Summary
On Jan. 27, 2026 the Cache County Council adopted code changes that restrict where RU2/RU5 rezonings can be filed, increased maximum lot coverage in the Commercial zone to 70% (with a canal-setback exemption), and denied the Dutson property rezone; council also advanced several resolutions and appointments.
At a regular meeting on Jan. 27, 2026, the Cache County Council in Logan adopted several land-use changes and decided multiple agenda items, including denying a private rezone request and approving amendments to zoning rules.
Vice Chair Kathryn Beus presided over the meeting. The council unanimously denied Ordinance 2026-01, the Dutson Rezone request for 15.12 acres near Newton, after Development Services interim director Brian Abbott summarized the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial and owner Paul Dutson clarified the application had listed an incorrect number of homes. Councilmember Keegan Garrity moved to deny the rezone and the motion passed 6-0 (Chair Sandi Goodlander was absent). The Planning Commission had cited incompatibility with RU2 standards, distance from other RU2 parcels and access/service…
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