We cover this commission from its Oct 20, 2026 meeting. Earlier meetings are not in our data. Agendas last checked Oct 30, 2026, 7:02 AM MDT.
What happens next: for rezones and ordinance changes, the Planning Commission holds a public hearing and sends a recommendation, and the Utah County Commission makes the final decision.
The Utah County Commission is proposing a text amendment to the Utah County Land Use Ordinance to add Data Centers as a permitted use in the Mining and Grazing (M&G-1) and Industrial (I-1) Zones, and to add a Data Center Overlay (DCO) Zone with associated development standards and requirements. This item was continued from the September 15, 2026 meeting.
The Salem Park Residents and Wildlife Coalition is proposing a text amendment to the Utah County Land Use Ordinance to designate electric power transmission and distribution lines of 345 kV and over as a permitted conditional use in any zone, or to propose additional development standards for such lines and associated substations. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider this proposal.
Petitioner/Owner: Salem Park Residents and Wildlife Coalition
Who decides land use in unincorporated Utah County
The county makes land-use rules for the unincorporated area (Utah Code 17-79-101). State law requires a countywide planning commission for it (Utah Code 17-79-301). The Utah County Planning Commission reviews general plan amendments and land-use regulations, holds the public hearing and sends a recommendation. Only the county's legislative body can enact or amend a land-use regulation, and it may adopt the recommendation, change it or reject it (Utah Code 17-79-302, Utah Code 17-79-501, Utah Code 17-79-502, Utah Code 17-79-503). The county's Community Development planning commission page describes a zone map amendment as "an application to rezone a specific unincorporated area," and says it requires approval by the Planning and County Commissions. From September 15, 2026, the legislative body may act without waiting for a recommendation if the applicant asks or it decides the commission has had enough time (Utah Code 17-79-502).
Inside a city or town, the city's or town's own planning commission and council handle land-use items, not the county. See the Utah County page for each city and town.
Where Utah County planning agendas are posted
Utah County Planning Commission: the Community Development planning commission page, and the commission's Public Notice Website page. The county says it meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Suite 1400 of the Utah County Administration Building, 100 East Center Street, Provo, unless otherwise noticed.
How residents can comment
Last verified: October 29, 2026
In writing, before the meeting. The county's planning commission page asks for comments on agenda items to go to [email protected]. The October 20, 2026 agenda said comments had to arrive by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, and that no written comments or material would be accepted at the meeting. Check each agenda for its own deadline.
Public hearing items. Agendas list "Items subject to public hearing" separately from items not subject to a hearing. The October 20, 2026 agenda also had a general public comment item and said the meeting could be watched live on YouTube.
If your property is in a proposed zoning map change. State law requires the county to mail a courtesy notice at least 10 days before the hearing. You may file a written objection no later than 10 days after the first public hearing, and objections are forwarded to the county's legislative body (Utah Code 17-79-205, Utah Code 17-79-502).
Frequently asked questions
Who approves a rezone in unincorporated Utah County?
The Utah County Planning Commission holds a public hearing and makes a recommendation. The county's legislative body then adopts, changes or rejects it (Utah Code 17-79-302, 17-79-502). The county describes a zone map amendment as requiring approval by the Planning and County Commissions.
How do I comment on a Utah County Planning Commission item?
Email [email protected] before the meeting. The October 20, 2026 agenda set the deadline at 1:00 p.m. on the meeting day and said no written material would be accepted at the meeting. Check each agenda for its deadline.
When does the Utah County Planning Commission meet?
The third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., in Suite 1400 at 100 East Center Street in Provo, unless the county posts otherwise.