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Commission approves zoning map amendment to agricultural heritage zone for 573.48 acres in Thatcher area

Box Elder County Commission · August 28, 2025
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Summary

The commission approved Ordinance 631 to zone 573.48 acres in the Thatcher area to the agricultural heritage zone after the Planning Commission recommended approval following a public hearing; the item will return to the commission when the related agricultural-protective application is finalized.

County community-development staff presented Ordinance 631, a zoning map amendment request to place roughly 573.48 acres in the Thatcher area into the agricultural heritage zone.

Scott Lyons of the community-development department said the Planning Commission held a public hearing on Aug. 14 and forwarded a recommendation for approval. Commissioners asked whether the Planning Commission vote was unanimous; staff confirmed the recommendation was forwarded with full approval. Commissioner Vincent moved to adopt Ordinance 631 as presented and Commissioner Perry seconded; the motion carried unanimously.

Staff noted the same applicant has an agricultural-protection application that, if approved, will return to the commission at a future meeting. No amendments were made to the ordinance during the session.