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Iron County approves three zoning map changes in June 7 meeting, including rezone for Cook property
Summary
The commission approved three zoning map amendments: Matthew and Stacy Cook’s 20.27‑acre parcel was rezoned to allow an R‑1 outcome with septic-density limits after discussion; a 1‑acre parcel on Highway 18 was rezoned to commercial; and a 20‑acre parcel near the Hamilton 4 interchange was approved for commercial zoning. Staff emphasized septic density limits and infrastructure conditions.
The Iron County Commission on June 7 approved three zoning‑map changes after public hearings and staff presentations that stressed infrastructure limits, septic density rules and conditional requirements.
Agenda item 1 considered a request by Matthew and Stacy Cook to rezone roughly 20.27 acres at 4179 West Mid Valley Road (APN DD‑515‑7) from RA‑20 to R‑5. Planning staff had recommended denial because the parcel is smaller than the planning guideline (40 contiguous acres) and is not adjacent to any R‑5 zoning. Applicant Stacy Cook asked the commission for flexibility to sell part of the property to build a house. Staff and several commissioners discussed alternatives including rezoning to R‑1 with a maximum‑density subdivision that would still be limited by septic‑density rules. Commissioner Paul Cousins moved to allow an R‑1 outcome with the board’s understanding that the parcel would remain limited to four lots under existing septic density rules; another commissioner seconded the motion and the board approved the change by voice vote.
The commission also approved ordinance 2026‑15, a rezone of approximately 1 acre on Highway 18 (APN E‑1406‑168, applicant Vilma Hernandez) from R‑2 to Commercial. Brett, planning staff, noted that Highway 18 historically contained commercial pockets and that the planning commission recommended approval. No members of the public opposed the change at the hearing; the commission moved and approved the map amendment by voice vote.
For ordinance 2026‑16, the board approved rezoning roughly 20 acres at 5566 West 3600 South (APN E‑259‑8, applicant Cody Roberts) from RA‑20 to Commercial to account for anticipated development near the Hamilton 4 interchange. Staff highlighted transportation and road‑improvement conditions (paving or chip‑seal) and noted sewer is not currently available within a short distance; the planning commission recommended approval and the board voted in favor.
What the approvals mean: in each case, staff noted that development will be constrained by available infrastructure and public‑health requirements. For example, the county’s septic‑density regulation limits development on lots without municipal sewer (the planning staff noted a 5‑acre septic density requirement applies in the relevant areas). Commissioners urged applicants and future developers to account for road improvements, water‑rights or point‑of‑diversion work, and limits on septic systems when planning any subdivision or construction.
Votes and procedure: each zoning change followed a staff presentation, a public hearing (applicants were present for two of the three items), and a motion by commissioners. Planning commission recommendations were cited on each item. The commission recorded voice votes and approved all three map amendments.
What’s next: approvals permit applicants to proceed to subsequent permitting and subdivision review; staff and applicants must satisfy road, sewer or water‑rights conditions during those processes.
