Box Elder County commissioners on Wednesday approved Garland City’s request to annex a 2.34-acre parcel located roughly 60 feet from the city’s existing boundary, classifying the move as an “island annexation” under state law. Community Development Director Scott Lyons explained that under Utah annexation policy, island annexations— where a parcel is not directly contiguous to city limits—require approval from both the city and the county. “The city is requesting that the county approve this,” Lyons said. “We received it, we reviewed it, and I don’t see any issues with the request.” The annexation applies to a single property and landowner....

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