Torrey P&Z approves permits, code edits and enforcement letter; items to return to August agenda
August 27, 2026 | Torrey, Wayne County, Utah
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The Torrey Planning & Zoning Commission met and approved the minutes from the prior meeting and a slate of routine permits and code edits.
Chair Bill Barrett (Chair) opened the meeting, confirmed there were no conflicts of interest and reminded members that "Open Meeting training will be held on August 13 at 6:00 pm." Commissioners then approved the June minutes by motion and second; the votes on procedural matters and permits passed unanimously.
The commission authorized staff to send a formal enforcement letter to the owner of 306 West Main Street after staff reported two RVs were parked on the parcel and work appeared to have been completed without permits. Torrey’s attorney advised that an RV pad is a structure and recommended the letter require the owner to present any existing permits or file proper permits, and to cease use of the RV sites until approved. Chair Barrett moved to send the letter; the motion passed unanimously.
Other actions included approval of the Shreve solar permit and the Wright porch permit; review and approval of mural sketches presented by Entrada Institute representatives (commissioners concluded the images did not appear to be signs); adoption of added language to require explanation of extenuating circumstances for permit-time extensions; and approval of revised exterior lumen limits, with Commissioner Kate Chappell credited for drafting the guidance one-pager. The commission also discussed annexation-plan edits and whether shipping containers could be used as residences and agreed to consider that question more fully at a later meeting.
The meeting adjourned after unanimous consent.
Chair Bill Barrett (Chair) opened the meeting, confirmed there were no conflicts of interest and reminded members that "Open Meeting training will be held on August 13 at 6:00 pm." Commissioners then approved the June minutes by motion and second; the votes on procedural matters and permits passed unanimously.
The commission authorized staff to send a formal enforcement letter to the owner of 306 West Main Street after staff reported two RVs were parked on the parcel and work appeared to have been completed without permits. Torrey’s attorney advised that an RV pad is a structure and recommended the letter require the owner to present any existing permits or file proper permits, and to cease use of the RV sites until approved. Chair Barrett moved to send the letter; the motion passed unanimously.
Other actions included approval of the Shreve solar permit and the Wright porch permit; review and approval of mural sketches presented by Entrada Institute representatives (commissioners concluded the images did not appear to be signs); adoption of added language to require explanation of extenuating circumstances for permit-time extensions; and approval of revised exterior lumen limits, with Commissioner Kate Chappell credited for drafting the guidance one-pager. The commission also discussed annexation-plan edits and whether shipping containers could be used as residences and agreed to consider that question more fully at a later meeting.
The meeting adjourned after unanimous consent.
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