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Commission approves Hancock parcel rezoning to Agricultural Heritage Zone amid public concerns
Summary
The commission adopted Ordinance #642 to rezone a West Corinne parcel to AHZ following a Planning Commission recommendation; a nearby resident questioned the legality of an existing mobile home and utility service during public comment.
Box Elder County commissioners voted Jan. 28, 2026, to adopt Ordinance #642, rezoning a roughly 5.5-acre parcel in the West Corinne area from RR-20 (Rural Residential) to AHZ (Agricultural Heritage Zone).
Community Development Director Scott Lyons told commissioners the rezoning followed a code-enforcement complaint about a mobile home on the parcel. The property owner asked to rezone to AHZ; the Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions tied to compliance with county code. Commissioner Tyler Vincent moved to adopt the ordinance, Commissioner Lee Perry seconded, and the motion passed unanimously on roll call.
During the public comment period, Dennis Patterson of West Corinne challenged the rezone decision, saying the parcel currently contains two dwellings and asserting that "Section 5-1-400 of the county code makes mobile homes illegal anywhere in the county except in mobile home parks." Patterson also said utilities to the parcel were not properly run and urged adherence to Chapter 5 standards the Planning Commission had referenced in its staff report. The commission record shows the rezone passed despite Patterson’s concerns; the Planning Commission’s recommendation included conditions that Patterson noted should be followed.
The ordinance text included the parcel description and states the change conforms with the county general plan, that services are adequate and that the change promotes public health, safety and welfare. The commission did not record any amendment to the ordinance during the meeting.
