Bluff, UT

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to review zoning code revisions with legal counsel. The body will also discuss off-site parking and a grant support letter for a civic center.

• Zoning Code Revisions discussion with Todd Godfrey of Hayes Godfrey Bell Lawyers
• Discussion of Off-Site Parking Ordinance
• Review and approval of support letter for Governor's Office of Economic Development Rural Communities Opportunities Grant for the Bluff Rural Innovation and Civic Center (BRICC)
• Scheduling of Zoning Code Open House and Public Hearing

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commissioners will virtually attend the Utah Land Use Institute Training from the Bluff Community Center. The notice states that no decisions will be made during this meeting.

• Virtual attendance of the Utah Land Use Institute Training

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commissioners will virtually attend the Utah Land Use Institute Training from the Bluff Community Center. The notice states that no decisions will be made during this event.

• Virtual attendance of the Utah Land Use Institute Training

Town Council

The Town Council will review the award of an AmeriCorps team for Spring 2027 and discuss related housing options and costs. The meeting also includes a potential executive session to discuss real property and pending litigation.

• Notice of Award of AmeriCorps Team for Spring 2027
• Discussion of housing options and associated costs for AmeriCorps
• Reminder: Bluff Community Center Playground Grand Opening on October 30th
• Upcoming item: Housing Consultant Contract Award in November

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a work session to prioritize road improvements and review airport capital improvements through FY2032. Members will also discuss a USDA grant for a solar and generator project at the Bluff Community Center.

• Road Improvements Prioritization Discussion
• Airport Capital Improvements List Through FY2032
• USDA Grant for Generator and Solar Project at Bluff Community Center
• Off-Street Parking Ordinance discussion
• September Financials Update

Town Council

The Bluff Town Council meets October 6, 2026, 4:00-6:00 PM at 190 N 3rd East. The council will vote on Ordinance 2026-07 amending the fire restrictions ordinance and Resolution #110 appointing a town attorney and ratifying a legal services agreement. It will also consider an MOU with the City of Monticello for building official services and review pancake breakfast fundraiser results. The agenda ends with a motion to enter executive session under Utah Code 52-4-205 to discuss litigation strategy and real property.

• Vote on Ordinance 2026-07 amending the fire restrictions ordinance
• Vote on Resolution #110 appointing a town attorney and ratifying a legal services agreement
• Vote on MOU with City of Monticello for building official services
• Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser thank-yous and funds raised
• Executive session under Utah Code 52-4-205 on litigation strategy and real property

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission meets October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 190 N 3rd East. The agenda covers approval of minutes from three September meetings (September 3 regular meeting and September 8 and 17 work sessions), public comment, and continued work on a zoning code revisions working document. The only substantive business item is the ongoing zoning code revision discussion; no specific rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are listed.

• Working document: Zoning Code Revisions (Old Business)
• Approval of minutes from September 3, 2026 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from September 8 and September 17, 2026 work sessions
• Update from Town Council
• Public comment, up to 3 minutes per person

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work session to continue revising the zoning code based on earlier joint discussions with the Town Council. The agenda includes old business on the zoning code revisions, plus new business to set items for the next agenda. No votes or final decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily a working discussion.

• Zoning code revisions based on joint discussion with Town Council
• Items for next agenda
• Other business
• Adjourn

Town Council

The Bluff Town Council will vote on several items, including a stance on San Juan County Proposition 7, which would raise sales tax for EMS. They will also consider awarding a legal counsel contract, approving an interlocal agreement for building inspection services with Monticello City, and adopting an employee benefits policy. The meeting includes public comment periods and a joint discussion with the Planning and Zoning Commission on zoning code changes.

• Vote on Town Council stance on San Juan County Proposition 7 (1% sales tax increase for EMS)
• Review and vote to award Town of Bluff Legal Counsel Contract
• Review and vote to approve Interlocal Agreement for building inspection services with Monticello City
• Discussion and vote to adopt Employee Benefits Policy
• Discussion and vote to place Cottonwood Addition Road Improvements Projects on hold

Town Council

The Bluff Town Council is holding a special meeting on September 10, 2026, primarily to vote on entering a closed session. The closed session, authorized under Utah Code 52-4-205, is to discuss strategy for pending or reasonably imminent litigation, an investigative proceeding regarding alleged criminal conduct, and the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property. The agenda contains no other public business items.

• Motion and vote to enter closed session under Utah Code 52-4-205
• Discussion of strategy for pending or reasonably imminent litigation
• Discussion of investigative proceeding regarding alleged criminal conduct
• Discussion of purchase, exchange, or lease of real property
• Meeting at 190 N 3rd East, Bluff, UT 84512

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work session to discuss revisions to the zoning code. The main item is a working document on zoning code revisions, which will be discussed with the Town Council at a joint work session on September 15. The meeting includes roll call, old and new business, and items for the next agenda.

• Discussion of zoning code revisions working document
• Preparation for joint work session with Town Council on September 15
• Items for next agenda
• Other business

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss several policy drafts and interlocal agreements. Topics include employee benefits, a housing consultant request for proposals, and building inspection services for Monticello City.

• Discussion of drafted Employee Benefits Policy
• Feedback on Housing Consultant Request for Proposals document
• Proposed Interlocal Agreement to provide building inspection services to Monticello City
• Discussion of drafted Vehicle Use Policy
• Executive Session to discuss strategy for pending or reasonably imminent litigation

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The main item is a discussion of zoning code revisions to be presented to the Town Council at a joint work session on September 15. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and public comment.

• Discussion of Zoning Code Revisions to take to Council at Joint Work Session, Tuesday September 15
• Approval of Meeting Minutes from August 6, 2026 Regular Meeting
• Approval of Meeting Minutes from August 20, 2026 Work Session
• Public Comment (up to 3 minutes per comment)
• Update from Town Council

Town Council

The Bluff Town Council will vote to approve Resolution #109 requesting inclusion in the Utah Retirement Systems (URS). The body will also discuss moving forward with the West Bluff Cottonwood Addition Chip Sealing Project and address weed spraying in rights-of-way. Additionally, the council will take a position on San Juan County Proposition 7, a sales tax increase for EMS.

• Vote to approve Resolution #109 requesting inclusion to Utah Retirement Systems
• Request to move forward on West Bluff Cottonwood Addition Chip Sealing Project
• Discussion regarding weed spraying in rights-of-way
• Town of Bluff position on San Juan County EMS Sales Tax Increase Proposition 7
• Update on Emergency Services Coordinator hiring process

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work session on August 20, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. The agenda is listed as 'To be determined,' so no specific items are available. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Meeting location: PO Box 324, 190 N 3rd E, Bluff, UT 84512
• Zoom participation available: https://zoom.us/j/94234632737
• ADA accommodations contact: Erin Nelson, 435-269-0021

Town Council

The Bluff Town Council will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The main items are a discussion and vote on employee benefits (health insurance, vacation, health leave, parental leave, bereavement) and a discussion on providing retirement benefits. The council will also discuss a town-sponsored food truck area and hear public comments.

• Vote on employee benefits: health insurance (mayor proposes 100% HSA premium, alternative 80%), vacation, health leave, parental leave, bereavement
• Discussion on retirement benefits: Utah Retirement Systems (13.19% employer contribution) vs. private 401K options
• Discussion on town-sponsored food truck area
• Upcoming: Legal Consultant RFP, Housing Consultant RFP, Secondary Water Project
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit

Town Council

The Bluff Town Council is holding a work session to discuss several topics, including recommended changes to the cemetery ordinance, budget and revenue outlook, and employee benefits policy. The council will also review the 2026 Wellbeing Survey results if time allows. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Discussion of Bluff Cemetery Board recommended cemetery ordinance changes
• Budget and revenues discussion including County Tourism Tax Advisory Board outlook
• Employee benefits policy discussion covering health insurance, retirement, and leave
• 2026 Bluff Wellbeing Survey results (if time allows)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss zoning code revisions, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and detached ADUs (DADUs), and a potential RV park on the West Side. The agenda also includes swearing in a new commissioner, approving past meeting minutes, and reviewing forms and a plan review checklist.

• Discussion of zoning code revisions starting at section 6.01.060, including ADUs and DADUs
• Discussion of a potential RV park on the West Side
• Review and assignment of forms to update
• Review of Plan Review Checklist
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 2 and July 16, 2026

Town Council

The Bluff Town Council will meet on August 4, 2026, to discuss and vote on several items, including the appointment of a new Planning and Zoning Commission member, the awarding of a general maintenance contract, and updates on the Wildland Urban Interface map approval. The meeting will also cover financials, rules for canceling meetings, and an AmeriCorps application for defensible space projects.

• Discussion and vote to award General Maintenance Contract
• Appointment of Tom Hiserodt to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Update regarding Wildland Urban Interface Map Approval from State of Utah
• End of Fiscal Year 2026 Financials
• AmeriCorps Application for January 2027 Defensible Space & Other Project Ideas

Town Council

The July 21, 2026 regular meeting of the Bluff Town Council has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. Residents are directed to the town website for updates on the next meeting.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss revisions to the zoning code. The body will also plan a public input session for these revisions scheduled for September 17.

• Discussion of zoning code revisions
• Planning for September 17 public input session on zoning code revisions
• Update on Planning and Zoning vacancy next steps

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a work session to discuss financial policies, housing consultants, and the town's approach to Bears Ears National Monument. The body is also reviewing grant spending and maintenance contract respondents.

• Update on FY26 grant spending and remaining funds
• Review of Maintenance Contract RFP respondents
• Discussion of Housing Work Group appointments and future Housing Consultant RFP
• Discussion of fiscal policy process and potential financial consultant
• Discussion of town policy regarding Bears Ears National Monument

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss and potentially vote on fire restrictions and emergency services. The meeting includes awarding an accounting audit contract and reviewing a job posting for an Emergency Services Coordinator.

• Vote to approve Wildland Urban Interface Overlay Map and Ordinance
• Potential vote to continue utilizing San Juan County Ambulance Services
• Award of Accounting Firm Audit Contract
• Vote to amend Ordinance #2026-04 to prohibit fireworks within WUI Area
• Discussion of Emergency Services Coordinator job posting

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a sign permit request and discuss revisions to the zoning code. The body will also consider recommending a candidate to fill a commission vacancy.

• Vote on sign permit request by Sweetwater Market
• Vote to recommend Tom Hiserodt for Planning and Zoning vacancy
• Discussion of zoning code revisions and district subzones

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to interview Tom Hiserodt for an open seat on the board. Commissioners will also discuss next steps regarding a public comment from Stephen Reale from the June 4 meeting. The agenda includes an update and discussion of ongoing zoning code revisions.

• Interview of Tom Hiserodt for open Planning & Zoning seat
• Discussion and next steps on Stephen Reale's public comment from June 4, 2026
• Update and discussion among commissioners on zoning code revisions

Town Council

The Bluff Town Council adopted Resolution 107, approving the purchase of real property from the Southwest Heritage Foundation for the Bluff Cemetery. The resolution was passed unanimously and is contingent upon finalization of the real estate contract. A copy of the signed resolution is posted on the town's website.

• Adoption of Resolution 107 approving purchase of real property from Southwest Heritage Foundation for cemetery purposes
• Purchase contingent on finalization of real estate contract
• Resolution passed unanimously

Town Council

The Bluff Town Council met on June 16, 2026, to address the town's financial planning. The council unanimously passed Resolution #106 to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2027.

• Resolution #106: Adopting Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Town Council

The Bluff Town Council unanimously adopted Resolution 108, approving a simple lot line adjustment associated with the Bluff Cemetery. This was the only substantive item on the agenda for the regular meeting on June 16, 2026.

• Adoption of Resolution 108: approving a simple lot line adjustment for the Bluff Cemetery

Town Council

The Bluff Town Council passed Resolution #105 adopting the final certified tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027 / Tax Year 2026 during the June 16, 2026 regular meeting. The certified tax rate is 0.000531, which will generate $33,806 in revenue for the town. The resolution was approved by a 4-1 vote.

• Adoption of Resolution #105 setting the final certified tax rate at 0.000531 for FY2027, with projected revenue of $33,806.

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss and vote on the final certified tax rate and budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The body will also consider purchasing land for the Bluff Cemetery and adjusting plot lines to combine cemetery parcels.

• Final Certified Tax Rate of 0.000531 for Fiscal Year 2027
• Final Town of Bluff Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Purchase of 1.84 acres of land from Southwest Heritage Foundation for Bluff Cemetery Grounds
• Plot line adjustment to combine Bluff Cemetery lands into one parcel
• Opening positions for Minute/Notetaker (W-2) and Maintenance Services (1099 Contractor RFP)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a work session to review public comments and update the tentative Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. This discussion serves as preparation for a scheduled vote on June 16th. The council will also address emergency management requirements under Utah House Bill 96.

• Review of FY2027 tentative budget and proposed property tax increase
• Discussion of Utah House Bill 96 emergency operations plan and manager role
• Selection of three emergency interim successors
• Review of April 2026 financial reports

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a sign permit request and discuss zoning code revisions. The body will also provide feedback on a draft interactive zoning map created by the Utah Geospatial Resources Center.

• Vote on Sign Permit Request by Sweetwater Market
• Discussion of Zoning Code Revisions
• Feedback for finalization of interactive zoning map by Utah Geospatial Resources Center
• Vote to submit Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity Annual Report
• Discussion of shifting Commissioner checks to quarterly

Town Council

The Town Council is discussing the tentative Fiscal Year 2027 budget. This includes a proposal to increase the certified property tax rate to fund emergency services.

• Proposed property tax rate increase from 0.000545104 to 0.00113663
• Proposed additional ad valorem tax revenue of $50,000
• Total proposed tax collection of $83,186
• Funding for a Part-Time Emergency Services Coordinator position and emergency services maintenance
• Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing scheduled for August 5, 2026