Commission adopts multiple zoning and land‑use code changes including mining rezones and text amendments

The Box Elder County Commission approved a slate of land‑use ordinances following staff presentations and planning commission recommendations. Scott Lyons reviewed each item: Ordinance 662 rezoned two parcels in Hansel Valley (1,240.5 acres total) from unzoned to MGEX for mining and gravel extraction; the planning commission held a public hearing and found public comments in support before forwarding approval. Lyons also presented Ordinance 664, a multi‑section text amendment to correct numbering, align county code with state code and clarify rules such as prohibiting 'protection strips' and limiting site work before preconstruction meetings.

Commissioners also approved Ordinance 659 to rezone a 0.5‑acre parcel from RR‑5 to RR‑20 so a 45‑year‑old home could be legally rebuilt if necessary; the ordinance includes a statement limiting precedent for other parcels. Ordinance 663 rezoned a 74.1‑acre parcel to the Agricultural Heritage Zone after a planning commission review and no opposition at the public hearing. Each ordinance was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote.