Blanding public meetings in 2025
9 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reviewed a proposed Water Wise ordinance and discussed updating commercial zoning to allow mixed-use developments. Members also debated redefining mobile home zones and standards for manufactured housing.
- Water Wise ordinance: Proposed $2 per square foot rebate for replacing lawn with water-efficient landscaping
- Mixed-use zoning: Discussion on allowing residential units above ground-floor commercial businesses
- Mobile home updates: Proposal to eliminate the mobile home zone and define homes manufactured before June 15, 1976, as mobile homes
- 2026 Meeting Dates: Approved meetings for the second Thursday of each month
- Commission Membership: Approval for a 5-member commission with a new appointment expected in January
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing for CDBG project input and a work session on the Downtown Plan and Veterans Memorial. The body is scheduled to vote on a Rural Economic Development Plan and a Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan.
- Resolution 12-9-2025-1: Approval of Rural Economic Development Plan
- Resolution 12-9-2025-2: Approval of the Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan
- CDBG First Public Hearing for project input
- Approval to implement compensation recommendation for Kelly Smith
- Discussion on White Mesa Water Transmission update
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an annexation request for property at 1052 S 300 W. The meeting includes a work session on cloud seeding and economic development, as well as decisions on zoning amendments and a trail project contract.
- Public hearing for Steve Francom's annexation request at 1052 S 300 W
- Contract award for the 4th Reservoir Trail Project
- R1 Zoning Ordinance Amendment (2025-27) and B3 Rezoning Ordinance (2025-28)
- Resolution approving the 2025 General Election Canvass
- Discussion on Downtown Revitalization Plan and Frontage Road
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission discussed updates to mobile home and water-wise landscaping ordinances. Members also heard public testimony regarding the impact of short-term rentals on affordable housing. The commission voted to remove a section allowing temporary RV living from the R1 zone updates before sending it back to the City Council.
- Voted to remove temporary conditional use for RV living from R1 zone updates
- Discussed B3 zone change request for a residential project
- Reviewed proposed water-wise ordinance limiting lawn to 50% of front and side yards
- Discussed replacing existing mobile home code with a new manufactured home ordinance
- Reported a moratorium on mobile home zoning
City Council
The City Council approved a moratorium of up to 180 days to update zoning standards for mobile homes. The body also held a public hearing regarding a proposed low-income housing development and discussed various infrastructure projects.
- Approved Ordinance 2025-26 establishing a temporary moratorium on mobile homes for up to 180 days
- Public hearing held for B3 Zoning Amendment Application for a low-income housing project
- Approved approximately $500 for visitor center signage to direct people to the swallow nest area
- Discussed purchasing 12 breathing apparatuses for the fire department at approximately $10,000 each
- Announced a 100% UDOT-funded project for Main Street sidewalk and driveway repairs
City Council
The Blanding City Council approved a $500 grant for a teenage Halloween event and entered a public hearing on a temporary moratorium for mobile homes. The council also discussed a proposed sale of raw water to a water conservancy district and reviewed updates on city projects.
- SJCPAC Halloween Event: $500 grant approved
- Public Hearing: Temporary moratorium on mobile homes
- Raw Water Sale: Proposal to sell up to 30 acre-feet to SJWCD for $200/acre-foot
- B3 Zone Change: Discussion on rezoning from Commercial to Residential-2 for affordable housing
- Veterans Memorial: Project underway with ribbon cutting planned for Veteran's Day
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed zoning change for a lot located north of 818 N 400 W. San Juan County is requesting to rezone the property from R-1 (Residential) to R-2 (Residential-2).
- Public hearing for rezoning property north of 818 N 400 W from R-1 to R-2 to allow for a Children's Justice Center
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a request for a B-3 zone change. The body will also discuss updates to R-1 zoning, mobile home regulations, and a water-wise ordinance.
- B-3 Zone Change Request
- Water Wise Ordinance discussion
- R-1 Zone Updates discussion
- Mobile Home Updates discussion
- Downtown Presentation by Bike Utah
City Council
The City Council will meet to vote on a City Manager contract and a water conservation plan. The body will also discuss education policy and receive a presentation from Bike Utah.
- Resolution 08-26-2025-1: Approval of City Manager Contract
- Resolution 08-26-2025-2: Blanding City Water Conservation Plan
- Resolution 08-26-2025-3: Election Canvass Approval
- Operational Budget report
- Discussion on education policy by Pratt Redd