The Wayne County Commission will hold a public hearing on April 20 to consider a proposal to establish an Agricultural Protection Area in the Bicknell area. The application, submitted by Boone K Taylor and Marjie Taylor, requests that approximately 57.69 acres be designated for agricultural use under Utah Code 17-41-304.
The purpose of the designation is to promote continued agricultural production and protect the land from non-agricultural development. This issue matters as Wayne County supports agriculture and aims to preserve its rural character while managing growth.
The public hearing is scheduled for 9:30 AM at the Commission Chambers located at 18 S Main, Loa UT. All interested citizens are invited to attend and provide input regarding the proposed Agricultural Protection Area. Copies of the proposal and supporting materials are available for inspection at the Clerk/Auditor’s Office during regular business hours, and written comments can be submitted prior to the hearing via email.
Wayne County operates as a political subdivision of Utah according to its official website. The county encompasses about 2,475 square miles in south-central Utah according to its official website, delivering local government services through small departments tailored for residents according to its official website. Facilities such as the historic courthouse in Loa and community center in Bicknell serve as key resources according to its official website.
The Wayne County Commission leads policy decisions through public meetings according to its official website. In addition, Wayne County provides essential services including road maintenance, public safety, community programs, support for agriculture and tourism across its expansive region while managing natural resources through partnerships according to its official website.
For more information about this proposal or how residents can participate in county government decisions that affect agriculture and land use, contact Felicia Snow at [email protected] or call 435-836-1300.
