Kane County planners recommend two zone changes, discuss water‑hauling ordinance

KANAB, Utah — At the June 10, 2026 meeting, the Kane County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of two separate zone changes and opened public comment on a county water‑hauling ordinance.

The commission unanimously recommended approval of Ordinance 2026‑17 to rezone four lots in Little Ponderosa Ranch from R‑½ to R‑1, following an Iron Rock Group presentation that described the lot reconfiguration and noted no public opposition. The motion to recommend approval carried unanimously.

The commission also unanimously recommended approval of Ordinance 2026‑16 to rezone parcel 6‑54 in Vermilion Cliff Estates from R‑1 to C‑1 to allow a limited motorcycle maintenance and wash operation run by applicant Joseph Abbed. Neighbors spoke about potential light pollution, and the applicant said he did not intend to create excessive lighting or disturbance. The motion to recommend approval carried unanimously.

Commissioners spent substantial time discussing Ordinance 2026‑15, a regulation of water hauling and related septic approvals in unincorporated Kane County. Key provisions discussed included allowing water hauling from approved sources for existing dry subdivisions and dry lots, continuing Health Department oversight for septic approvals, prohibiting creation of new dry subdivisions, and restricting new commercial or short‑term rental operations that rely on hauled water. The item was placed into public hearing for additional comment.

What happens next: The two recommended zone changes will be transmitted to the Kane County Commission for final action; public comment on Ordinance 2026‑15 will proceed, and the commission will consider staff and public input at a future meeting.