Brian Head adopts sports court rules, tables mixed-use overlay zone
July 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m. · Brian Head Town Hall
At its July 14 meeting the Brian Head Town Council unanimously adopted a sports court ordinance with a 12-foot default limit on light poles, and effectively tabled a mixed-use overlay zone after members split on applying it to single-family neighborhoods. The manager also reported that the town won a bulk water dispenser lawsuit and updated road projects.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 7, 2026.
In brief
4 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 approved, 1 tabled, and 1 discussed.
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5 members were present.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Mixed-use overlay zone | Tabled |
| Sports court ordinance | Approved · 5-0 |
| June 23 minutes | Approved · 4-0-1 |
| Road, wildfire and legal updates | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · land-use
Mixed-use overlay zone
Tabled
The council discussed a Planning Commission proposal for a mixed-use overlay zone that would add uses to existing zones only through a development agreement. Members supported it for general commercial, village commercial, light industrial and R-3 zones but were divided on applying it to single-family R-1 areas, with several suggesting a much larger minimum lot size. Town staff said an overlay is a legislative decision, so the council keeps discretion to deny an application. The council asked staff to add R-2 and R-3 and return through the Planning Commission, and the item was effectively tabled.
Item 2 · land-use
Sports court ordinance
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted Ordinance 26-012 on sports courts, allowing matte-finish chain link fencing that can extend halfway into a setback and requiring downward-focused lighting. The council added a limit that lighting be no higher than necessary and no higher than 12 feet without Planning Commission approval.
Item 3 · administration
June 23 minutes
Approved · 4-0-1
The council approved the June 23 minutes; one member abstained because he was absent.
Item 4 · Roads and utilities
Road, wildfire and legal updates
Discussed
The town manager reported the Elk Drive assessment area substantially complete, Blue Jay Way paving delayed about a month by Buy America Act materials issues, Forest Drive work running into October because of a utility conflict, and Steam Engine Road paving under way. He also said the bulk water dispenser lawsuit was resolved in the town's favor. Council members discussed wildfire lessons from the Eagle Point fire and whether fire-resistant building materials should be required.
What residents said
No public input recorded.