Rich County public meetings in 2024
9 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commissioners
The Rich County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider a proposed ordinance that would establish procedures for building permits and certificates of occupancy in unincorporated areas. The ordinance includes an 18-month permit validity, renewable six-month extensions with inspection and fees ($100 timely, up to $500 if 90 days late), and a $2,000 refundable deposit that would be forfeited if the building is occupied before the certificate is issued or the permit expires. The public may comment in person or submit written comments before the hearing.
- Proposed Rich County Ordinance for Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy
- Building permit valid for 18 months, renewable for six-month extensions
- Renewal fee: $100 timely, up to $500 for renewals 90 days late
- $2,000 refundable building permit deposit required
- Deposit forfeited if occupancy occurs before certificate or permit expires without final inspection
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss amending the short-term rental ordinance for unincorporated Rich County. The proposed changes focus on increasing application and renewal fees and updating compliance procedures.
- Proposed increase of original application fee from $250 to $1,000
- Proposed increase of yearly renewal fee from $150 to $600
- Proposed requirement for renewal applications to be submitted by March 1
- Proposed increase in penalties for noncompliance
- Proposed allowance for violation notices to be mailed to tax notice addresses
County Commissioners
The Rich County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to comply with Utah Code § 17-27a-604.1, which requires faster administrative review for subdivision applications for single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes in residential zones. The ordinance also proposes designating areas adjacent to Bear Lake as a 'sensitive area,' where full Planning & Zoning review would remain in effect. The board will take public comments before deciding on the ordinance.
- Public hearing on proposed ordinance regulating subdivision applications for single-family, duplex, and townhome developments
- Proposed designation of Bear Lake area as a 'sensitive area' requiring full Planning & Zoning review
- Ordinance responds to new Utah Code § 17-27a-604.1 mandating streamlined administrative approval for certain subdivisions
- Public comments accepted in person or in writing before the December 5, 2024 deadline
- Meeting at Rich County Courthouse, 20 S. Main St., Randolph, on December 11, 2024 at 1:15 PM
County Commissioners
The Rich County Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments for or against the 2025 General Fund Budget revenue and expenditure estimates. The body may also amend the 2024 General Budget if necessary.
- Public hearing on 2025 General Fund Budget estimates of revenue and expenditures
- Potential amendment of the 2024 General Budget
Planning and Zoning
The Rich County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss proposed changes to sewer requirements.
- Proposed changes to sewer requirements
Elections
Rich County Elections will conduct a public audit of the 2024 General Election on November 13, 2024, at the Rich County Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public. No other items are on the agenda.
- Public audit of 2024 General Election results
Elections
This is a public notice for the November 5, 2024 General Election in Rich County. It provides dates, times, and locations for early voting (Oct 22–Nov 4) and election-day voting. All active registered voters will receive a ballot by mail after October 15.
- Early Voting Center at Rich County Clerk's Office, 20 S Main St, Randolph, Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Oct 22–Nov 4
- 24-hour ballot drop-off locations at 69 N Paradise Parkway Bldg B, Garden City; 10 N 200 E, Laketown; 20 S Main St, Randolph; 195 S Main St, Woodruff
- Election Day in-person voting at Clerk's Office, 7AM-8PM on Nov 5
- Voter eligibility: US citizen, Utah resident 30+ days, age 18 by election day; 16-17 year olds may pre-register
Planning and Zoning
The Rich County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit. The commission will also review short-term rental applications and existing ordinances.
- Public hearing: Jim Plane Conditional Use Permit at 1433 N Cisco Rd, Laketown
- Short-term rental application: Jon Nichol at 3166 Country Club Way (22 occupancy, 6 parking spots)
- Short-term rental application: Lance Buttars at 2567 S Country Club Way (14 occupancy, 4 parking spots)
- Review of residential definitions
- Short Term Rental ordinance review
Elections
The Rich County Clerk's Office has released the dates and times for processing general election ballots at the Courthouse. The public is invited to observe the process during the listed hours.
- Ballot processing at the Courthouse from Oct 22 to Nov 12
- Election Day processing on Nov 5 from 9 AM to 9 PM
- Post-election processing on Nov 6-8 and Nov 12 from 1 PM to 5 PM