The Duchesne City Planning & Zoning Commission helps guide responsible growth and development within Duchesne City. The Commission reviews land use matters, zoning requests, subdivision applications, development proposals, and other planning-related items to help ensure that growth is consistent with city ordinances, the City Plan, and the best interests of the community.

Planning and zoning decisions help shape how land is used throughout the city, including residential, commercial, industrial, public, and open space areas. These decisions are important because they affect neighborhoods, roads, utilities, businesses, property owners, and the future growth of Duchesne City.

What Planning & Zoning Reviews

The Planning & Zoning Commission may review items such as:

• Zoning changes and zoning map amendments
• Subdivision applications
• Conditional use applications
• Development proposals
• Amendments to land use ordinances
• Public hearing items
• Recommendations related to the City Plan
• Other land use matters as required by city ordinance or state law

Some items are reviewed by Planning & Zoning and then forwarded to the City Council for final consideration. Other items may be handled administratively depending on the type of application and applicable city code.

City Plan

The Duchesne City Plan, also known as the General Plan, provides a long-term vision for the growth, development, and preservation of the community. It helps guide decisions made by the City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, city staff, property owners, and developers.

The City Plan helps the city plan for land use, transportation, infrastructure, utilities, public services, economic development, housing, parks, and future community needs.

Zoning & Land Use

Zoning regulations help determine how property may be used within Duchesne City. These regulations help protect the health, safety, welfare, and character of the community while allowing for orderly growth and development.

Before beginning a project, purchasing property for a specific use, changing the use of a property, dividing land, or applying for development approval, property owners and developers are encouraged to contact the Duchesne City Office.

City staff can help direct applicants to the correct forms, fees, timelines, zoning information, and review process.

Applications & Review Process

Applicants should contact the Duchesne City Office early in the process so staff can help determine what type of application or review may be needed.

Depending on the request, the process may include:

1. Contacting the City Office to discuss the proposed project
2. Submitting the required application, documents, plans, and fees
3. Staff review for completeness
4. Placement on a Planning & Zoning agenda, if required
5. Public notice and public hearing, if required
6. Planning & Zoning review and recommendation or decision
7. City Council review, if required
8. Final approval, recording, permitting, or additional steps as applicable

Incomplete applications may delay review. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials as early as possible before the desired meeting date.

Public Hearings

Some planning and zoning items require a public hearing. Public hearings give residents, property owners, and interested parties an opportunity to learn about proposed changes, ask questions, and provide comments before a decision or recommendation is made.

Public notices, agendas, and meeting information are posted as required by Utah law.

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Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission meets as needed to review applications, conduct public hearings, and discuss land use matters.

Meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and public notices are made available to the public. Please check the Agendas & Minutes page or the Utah Public Notice Website for the most current meeting information.

Common Reasons to Contact Planning & Zoning

Please contact the Duchesne City Office if you have questions about:

• What zone your property is in
• Whether a proposed use is allowed
• Subdividing property
• Combining or amending lots
• Building or development requirements
• Setbacks and property use standards
• Zoning changes
• Conditional uses
• Annexation-related land use questions
• Planning & Zoning meeting deadlines
• Required applications or fees

Duchesne City
500 East Main Street
Duchesne, Utah 84021

Phone: 435-738-2464
Email: office@duchesnecity.com
Office Hours: 8am-5pm