Dutch John, UT

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting on September 2, 2026. The work session will cover ordinance updates and General Plan update recommendations. The regular meeting includes a public comment period, committee reports, and new business items such as swearing in a new member and discussing the Dark Sky Initiative. The commission will also revisit ordinance updates and General Plan recommendations as old business.

• Swear in Julie Handy: discussion and possible action
• Dark Sky Initiative: discussion and possible action
• Ordinance Updates: discussion and possible action (work session and old business)
• General Plan Update Recommendations: discussion and possible action (work session and old business)
• Consent agenda includes minutes, correspondence, and building permits

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 2, 2026, to receive comments on a proposed amendment to the development agreement between the town and JOMAC LLC for the Terrava project. The commission will consider a recommendation to the Town Council regarding the amendment. Copies of the amendment are available at 530 S. Blvd., Dutch John, Utah.

• Public hearing on proposed amendment to Terrava development agreement with JOMAC LLC
• Commission to consider recommendation to Dutch John Town Council
• Written comments may be submitted to Amy McDonald at [email protected]
• Meeting at 560 South Blvd, Dutch John, UT 84023

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council is soliciting bids for the replacement of the fire station's membrane roof, which has leaked and reached the end of its service life. Bids are due by September 21, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 10. The project includes roof removal, insulation replacement, drain clearing, and an optional aluminum cap flashing replacement.

• Bid deadline: September 21, 2026, 2:00 p.m. local time
• Mandatory pre-bid meeting: September 10, 2026, 1:00 p.m. at 560 South Blvd, Dutch John, UT
• Project: Dutch John Fire Station Roof Replacement
• Work includes roof membrane replacement, insulation, roof drain clearing, and optional cap flashing
• Completion expected by December 1, 2026

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council is soliciting bids for a remodel of the fire station at 560 South Blvd. The project includes safety, electrical, mechanical, and building-system upgrades, with construction expected to be complete by January 27, 2027. Bids are due September 21, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting is set for September 10, 2026.

• Invitation to Bid for Dutch John Fire Station Building Remodel Project
• Project includes mechanical, electrical, safety, communications, and security upgrades
• Bids due September 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time
• Mandatory pre-bid meeting September 10, 2026 at 560 South Blvd
• Bidding documents available via Sunrise Engineering Planroom at www.sunrise-eng.com

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council is inviting contractors to bid on a remodel of the town’s fire station at 560 South Blvd. Bids are due by September 21, 2026, and will be publicly opened the same day. The project includes safety, mechanical, electrical, and operational upgrades with an expected completion date of January 27, 2027.

• Remodel of Dutch John Fire Station at 560 South Blvd
• Bids due September 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (local time)
• Mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. onsite
• Bid documents available via Sunrise Engineering’s Planroom
• Project completion expected January 27, 2027

Town Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, correspondence, and building permits. The main substantive item is a discussion on suggested updates to the Town General Plan, with a possible work session date to be scheduled. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Discussion of suggested updates to the Town General Plan
• Possible scheduling of a Planning and Zoning work session
• Approval of meeting minutes from 08/05/26
• Review of building permits
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per individual or group

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a request for the disconnection of real property from the municipal boundaries. The request was submitted by DJ57, LLC, with Jesse R. Lassley acting on the petitioner's behalf.

• Public hearing regarding a request for disconnection of real property submitted by DJ57, LLC

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council is holding its regular meeting on August 12, 2026, at the Community Center. The agenda includes routine consent items (minutes, expenditures, correspondence), committee reports, and public comment. Under old business, the council will discuss the fire station remodel and consider a beer license application for WRF Guides. New business includes designating a member for the ULCT LPC and discussing a conference hall remodel payment from LBA.

• Fire Station Remodel Updates - discussion only
• WRF Guides Beer License Application - discussion and possible action
• Designate a Member for the ULCT LPC - discussion and possible action
• Conference Hall Remodel Payment from LBA - discussion and possible action
• Consent agenda: minutes of July 22, 2026, voucher list, correspondence

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly take action on new zones and the general plan. The agenda also includes review of building permits, committee reports, and public comment.

• Discussion and possible action on new zones
• Discussion and possible action on the general plan
• Review of new building permits

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will hold a regular meeting on July 22, 2026. Key items include discussion and possible action on Sunrise Engineering's fire station recommendations. The consent agenda covers approval of prior minutes, expenditures, and correspondence including a resignation letter from Mike Harrington. Committee reports from the fire department, planning and zoning, and other areas will be presented.

• Discussion and possible action on Sunrise Engineering Fire Station Recommendations
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from July 8, 2026
• Consent agenda: expenditures voucher list
• Consent agenda: correspondence — Mike Harrington resignation letter, Union Wireless
• Committee reports: Mayor, Volunteer Fire Department, Planning and Zoning, Building and Grounds, Cemetery

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2026, at the town's fire station. The main substantive item is discussion and possible action on General Plan Recommendations. The agenda also includes consent items (minutes, correspondence, building permits) and public comment.

• General Plan Recommendations – discussion and possible action
• Meeting location changed to the Town Fire Station (560 S. Blvd.)
• Consent agenda includes building permits
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will meet to discuss several infrastructure and business requests. The body may take action on impact fees, a beer license for Western Rivers, and fire station recommendations from Sunrise Engineering.

• Western Rivers Application for Beer License
• Sunrise Engineering Fire Station Recommendations
• Impact Fees discussion and possible action
• Sun Drop PID discussion and possible action
• DJ57 Request for Disconnect

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items (call to order, consent agenda, public comment, reports) and one substantive item: a discussion and possible action on General Plan recommendations.

• Discussion and possible action on General Plan recommendations
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, correspondence, and building permits
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker on non-agenda items
• Mayor's report and Land Use Administrator report scheduled

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly vote on canceling the Freedom Festival and its fireworks display. The agenda includes only this item along with routine opening procedures.

• Freedom Festival and Fireworks Display cancellation consideration - discussion and possible action

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a work session covering General Plan updates, Fourth of July plans, and a financial report, followed by a business meeting. The business agenda includes a consent agenda, committee reports, public comment, and discussion/possible action on old business items (Sun Drop PID Documents and a fireworks ban) and new business items (business licenses, revised purchasing policy, and a scholarship award).

• Discussion and possible action on a fireworks ban
• Sun Drop PID Documents - Discussion and Possible Action
• Business licenses: Leo's Fishing Fun and Slime Dog Guide Service
• Adoption of revised Purchasing Policy
• Award Scholarship - Discussion and Possible Action

Town Council

The Town Council is continuing a public hearing to consider creating the Sun Drop Public Infrastructure District on approximately 80 acres of undeveloped land in Daggett County. Because all property owners and registered voters within the proposed boundaries have consented, the council may adopt a resolution creating the district immediately after the hearing. The district would finance public infrastructure for the Sun Drop project, with a maximum debt mill levy of 0.006 per dollar of taxable value.

• Continuation of public hearing on creation of Sun Drop Public Infrastructure District
• Proposed district covers ~80 acres of undeveloped land within Dutch John Town
• Initial board of trustees proposed: Brad Knight (4-year term), Joanne Przytulski-Smith (6-year term), Curt Smith (6-year term)
• Maximum debt mill levy of 0.006 per dollar of taxable property value in the district
• All property owners and voters have consented, allowing immediate adoption of a resolution after the hearing

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items, including approval of previous meeting minutes and building permits. The only substantive item is a discussion to establish the commission's next priorities. No votes on rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled.

• Discussion to establish next priorities for the commission
• Consent agenda includes approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes and building permits
• Public comment for items not on the agenda (3-minute limit)
• Committee/staff reports from the Mayor and Land Use Administrator

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council certified that five ordinances were adopted during its June 10, 2026 meeting. These include a telecommunications franchise, zoning amendments, compensation adjustments, and the FY2027 budget. The meeting notice and ordinances were posted in compliance with Utah law.

• Ordinance 2026-02: Franchise granted to Uintah Basin Electronic Telecommunications dba Strata Networks for telecommunications services
• Ordinance 2026-03: Amendments adopted to the Dutch John Planning and Zoning Ordinance
• Ordinance 2026-04: Compensation schedule set for elective and statutory officers
• Ordinance 2026-05: Final budget adopted for Fiscal Year 2027

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed creation of the Sun Drop Public Infrastructure District. The body will consider whether the requested services are needed and if they should be provided by the Town or the new district.

• Proposed creation of Sun Drop Public Infrastructure District covering approximately 80 acres of undeveloped land
• Proposed Maximum Debt Mill Levy of 0.006 per dollar of taxable value
• Proposed Board of Trustees: Brad Knight (4-year term), Joanne Przytulski-Smith (6-year term), and Curt Smith (6-year term)
• Proposed infrastructure services including water, wastewater, power, natural gas, telecommunications, and roads

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council is holding a public hearing to receive community comments regarding the proposed budget for 2027.

• Public comments on the 2027 Proposed Budget

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Community Center. Items for discussion and possible action include a fireworks ban, rescinding a moratorium, purchasing an ambulance, a compensation ordinance, creating a Public Improvement District (PID), and adopting the 2027 budget. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and expenditures. Committee reports and public comment are also scheduled.

• Fireworks ban - discussion and possible action
• Rescind moratorium - discussion and possible action
• Ambulance purchase - discussion and possible action
• Compensation ordinance - discussion and possible action
• Adopt 2027 budget - discussion and possible action

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments regarding a proposed Compensation Ordinance. The meeting will take place at the Dutch John Community Center.

• Public hearing on the proposed Compensation Ordinance

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting scheduled for June 3, 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of a quorum.

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council will hold a work session and business meeting on May 27, 2026. Work items include updates to the Planning and Zoning Ordinance, Sun Drop PID, the 2027 budget, and the General Plan. During the business meeting, the council will consider adoption of the tentative budget and the updated zoning ordinance, a possible rescission of the building permit moratorium, a franchise ordinance with Strata Network, and several other items.

• Adopt tentative FY 2027 budget
• Adoption of Planning and Zoning Ordinance
• Rescind building permit moratorium discussion and possible action
• Sun Drop PID documents discussion and possible action
• Franchise Ordinance with Strata Network discussion and possible action

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on proposed changes to the Planning and Zoning Ordinance. The meeting will take place at the Dutch John Community Center.

• Public hearing on Planning and Zoning Ordinance changes including Chapters 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 19

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss proposed changes to several chapters of the zoning ordinance, which will be considered at a future Town Council public hearing. The commission will also consider consent agenda items including meeting minutes and building permits. Public comment and staff reports are scheduled.

• Discussion of zoning ordinance amendments affecting Chapters 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 19
• Consideration of building permits (consent agenda)
• Approval of May 6 regular meeting minutes
• Public comment period (5 minutes per speaker)
• Staff reports from Mayor and Land Use Administrator

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss several new business licenses and a franchise ordinance with Strata Network. The body is also considering updates to planning and zoning ordinances and an employee policy manual.

• Business licenses for Spencer Black, GreenRiverFlyfisher LLC, and Redtail Development and Investment
• Franchise Ordinance with Strata Network
• Discussion of sidewalk contractors and curb/sidewalk projects on South Blvd. (Guide Row)
• Cooperative agreement with Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands
• Planning and Zoning Ordinance updates

Town Council

The Dutch John Town Council is holding a special meeting to address specific work items. The council will discuss the 2027 Budget and the Employee Policy Manual.

• 2027 Budget
• Employee Policy Manual

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Dutch John Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 6, 2026, with the main agenda item being a discussion and possible action on setback requirements for the Dutch John Resort within the Dutch John Draw PUD. Other items include approval of previous meeting minutes, building permits, and committee reports.

• Discussion and possible action on Dutch John Resort, Dutch John Draw PUD setback
• Consideration of consent agenda including work meeting and public hearing minutes
• Public comment period limited to 5 minutes per speaker
• Mayor's report and Land Use Administrator report