Box Elder County Zoning Map & Districts 2026
Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Box Elder County, UT. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Official Box Elder County Zoning Resources
Zoning Districts in Box Elder County
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Preserves land favorable to agriculture and greenbelt spaces; 20-acre minimum lot size.
Multiple-use districts for mountain, canyon, desert and undeveloped lands where habitation is limited to protect open-space resources.
Large-lot rural residential districts at varying minimum acreages that preserve a rural atmosphere.
Single-family residential district protecting neighborhood stability.
Small-scale commercial serving nearby neighborhoods.
Commercial district for shopping/retail centers.
Commercial uses oriented to highway/travel corridors.
Broad range of general commercial uses.
Neighborhood commercial district specific to the South Willard area.
Manufacturing district focused on food-products processing.
General manufacturing and industrial uses.
Allows and regulates mining, quarry, and sand/gravel excavation operations while protecting the environment and adjoining uses.
Overlay protecting environmentally sensitive lands.
Overlay regulating height and use near airports.
Recent Rezoning Activity in Box Elder County
What gets approved in Box Elder County
ZoneWire analyzed 9 land-use board decisions in Box Elder County over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 5 | 60% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The official Box Elder County zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://gis.boxeldercounty.org/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fa8b578f049e469dba77bf46f4cf6561. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Box Elder County include A-20 (Agricultural Zone), MU-160 / MU-80 / MU-40 (Mixed Use Zones), RR-1 / RR-2 / RR-5 / RR-10 / RR-20 (Rural Residential Zones), R-1-20 (Residential District), C-N (Neighborhood Commercial District), C-S (Shopping Commercial District), C-H (Highway Commercial District), C-G (General Commercial District). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
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A zoning map amendment requires a public hearing before the Planning Commission, which makes a recommendation, and final action is taken by the County Commission. Applicants submit a Zoning Map Amendment Community Development Application with a property map showing current and proposed zoning of the parcel and all abutting properties, plus a legal description and common address.
Unincorporated Box Elder County is governed by the Land Use Management & Development Code, published on the county website. It is organized into six articles covering general provisions, administration and enforcement, zoning districts, special purpose and overlay zones, regulations of general applicability, and subdivisions.
A conditional use permit requires a public hearing before the Planning Commission, submitted via the Community Development Application. Any commercial or industrial conditional use permit must also include a site plan as part of the application.
The Planning Commission meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. A complete, paid application must be submitted by the third Friday of a month to be eligible for the following month's agenda.
Box Elder County provides an interactive GIS web map that lets you search parcels and view zoning and other layers. The official Zoning Map of record is maintained in the County Recorder's Office, and the official copy of the Land Use Code is kept in the Community Development Office.
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