Ivins, Utah
Recent meetings
City Council Work Meeting on-site meeting audio June 18 2026 3:00 PM - Anasazi Annexation
City Council
The Ivins City Council will discuss and vote on several resolutions, including the FY 2027 final budget, the certified property tax rate for 2026, and the pass‑through of the Washington County Water Conservancy District's regional water rate increase. They will also consider an ordinance setting FY 2027 salaries and salary ranges for elected officials and department heads, and a memorandum of understanding with Utah Tech University. No public‑hearing items are on the agenda.
- Ordinance No. 2026-14 – approval of FY 2027 salaries and salary ranges for elected officials, statutory officers and department heads
- Resolution No. 2026-11R – approval of the certified property tax rate for calendar year 2026
- Resolution No. 2026-12R – adoption of the final budgets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027
- Resolution No. 2026-13R – adoption of the pass‑through of the increase in the Washington County Water Conservancy District's regional water rate
- Memorandum of Understanding with Utah Tech University
City Council Work Meeting - Ivins City Council Chambers
The Ivins City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss the proposed Anasazi Commons annexation, located along Old Highway 91. The agenda includes a site visit and a range of topics such as sensitive lands protection, buffering, grading, commercial land use, infrastructure costs, affordable housing, and design standards. No formal votes will be taken; this is a discussion-only meeting to guide next steps.
- Site visit on the north side of the project along Old Highway 91
- Discussion of sensitive lands requirements for slopes and buffering
- Review of staff site plan recommendations and developer's proposed site plan
- Viability of commercial land use and affordable housing types and quantities
- Infrastructure costs, financial impacts to the city, and long-range planning
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation on a zone amendment from Residential Townhouse (R-TH) to Residential Multi-Family (R-M) for approximately 0.81 acres in Sage Villas Phase 2, Units 36-43, owned by Sage White Mountain, LLC. The commission will also discuss the CN Neighborhood Commercial Zone and consider approval of the June 2, 2026 minutes. Other items are procedural.
- Public hearing on zone amendment from R-TH to R-M for Sage Villas Phase 2, Units 36-43 (0.81 acres)
- Discuss and consider recommendation on the same zone amendment (Sage White Mountain, LLC)
- Discuss the CN Neighborhood Commercial Zone
- Consider approval of June 2, 2026 Planning Commission minutes
City Council
The Ivins City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed Fiscal Year 2027 salaries and salary ranges for elected officials, statutory officers, and department heads, followed by consideration of Ordinance No. 2026-14 to approve them. The council will also continue discussions on completing the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, and discuss an update to the Land Use Map. Department reports from Parks and Recreation and Public Safety, as well as a Planning Commission report, are scheduled.
- Public hearing and potential approval of Ordinance No. 2026-14 setting FY2027 salaries for elected officials, statutory officers, and department heads
- Continued discussion and potential action on Fiscal Year Ending 2026 and 2027 budgets
- Discussion of Land Use Map update process
- Approval of City Council meeting minutes for May 7, 2026
- Department reports: Parks and Recreation, Public Safety (police and fire)
Planning Commission
The Ivins City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items, including a discussion of the CN Neighborhood Commercial Zone and approval of previous meeting minutes. No public hearings or action items are scheduled.
- Discussion of the CN Neighborhood Commercial Zone, including table of uses, parking restrictions, and wireless communication ordinance
- Consideration and approval of the May 5, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on both the completing FY2026 budget and the proposed FY2027 budget, followed by discussion and potential action. The council will also consider a Class V conditional use permit for a wireless telecommunications rooftop facility at 1100 Tuacahn Drive (Tuacahn Center for the Arts) and a proposed increase in animal shelter boarding fees. Ongoing discussion on fire station renovation design and fundraising continues. An item on Switchpoint homeless support has been removed from the agenda.
- Public hearing for FY2026 and FY2027 budgets
- Discuss Class V conditional use permit for wireless telecom facility at 1100 Tuacahn Drive
- Discuss and consider increased animal shelter boarding fees
- Continued discussion on fire station renovation design and fundraiser update
- Consent agenda: approval of April 16, 2026 meeting minutes
City Council Work Meeting
The Ivins City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss the Transportation Utility Fee (TUF). This is described as a dedicated fund for road maintenance.
- Discussion of the Transportation Utility Fee (TUF) for road maintenance
City Council
The City Council will consider several items including amendments to the Resort Commercial Zone and upcoming fiscal year budgets. Discussion topics also include a fire station remodel, animal control services, and water efficiency standards.
- Public hearing and action on Ordinance No. 2026-11 regarding the Resort Commercial Zone
- Discussion of tentative budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027
- Consideration of expenditure for fire station project engineering services
- Continued discussion of ordinance No. 2026-04 regarding Backflow and Cross Connection regulations
- Discussion of annual budgeted financial support of Switchpoint to address homelessness
State of the City - technical difficulties - partially recovered audio and video May 7 2026
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending a concurrent land use change from Medium Density Residential to Community Commercial and a zone amendment from RE-12.5 to C-1 with the Historic Township Overlay. They will also hold a public hearing and consider a Class V Conditional Use Permit for a wireless telecommunication rooftop facility at approximately 1100 Tuacahn Drive (Tuacahn Center for the Arts). Additionally, they will discuss and consider approval of the April 14, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on concurrent land use from MDR to Community Commercial and zone amendment from RE-12.5 to C-1 with Historic Township Overlay
- Discuss and consider recommendation on the zone change application
- Public hearing on a Class V Conditional Use Permit for a wireless telecommunication rooftop facility at 1100 Tuacahn Drive (Tuacahn Center for the Arts, applicant Daniel Thurgood)
- Discuss and consider recommendation on the wireless facility conditional use permit
- Approval of April 14, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
City Council Meeting
The Ivins City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a zoning text amendment (Ordinance 2026-10) clarifying flag lot development standards. They will also discuss funding for homelessness services through Switchpoint, a potential paid parental leave policy, and a restated interlocal agreement for law enforcement and fire/EMS. Additional items include a budget presentation, approval of engineering design expenditures for a fire station remodel, and a map amendment rezoning 0.23 acres from medium-density to high-density residential.
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2026-10 amending flag lot regulations (Section 15.05.204)
- Discussion on providing municipal funds to Switchpoint for homelessness in Washington County
- Consideration of expenditure for civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering design for fire station remodel and expansion
- Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance 2026-13 for a map amendment from MDR to HDR on 0.23 acres
- Consideration of a restated Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement and fire/EMS services (animal services deleted)
The City Council unanimously approved a restated interlocal agreement with Santa Clara City governing shared police and fire/EMS services, effective July 1, 2026. They also approved a zoning text amendment (Ordinance 2026-10) clarifying flag lot development standards, and authorized expenditure for civil and structural engineering design for the fire station expansion. Discussions were held on America 250 events, Switchpoint homelessness funding, paid parental leave policy, and the five-year budget plan.
- Unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-10 amending flag lot regulations (5-0)
- Unanimously approved Resolution 2026-09R approving restated interlocal agreement for police/fire services with Santa Clara (5-0)
- Approved expenditure for civil and structural engineering design for fire station expansion (Rosenberg Associates, 5-0)
- Recessed meeting for Great Shakeout earthquake exercise (no decision)
- Agreed to place Switchpoint funding discussion on future agenda (no vote)
- Directed staff to draft paid parental leave policy for future review (no vote)
- Discussed America 250 events and funding (no action taken)
- Received five-year budget plan presentation (no action taken)
Planning Commission
The Ivins City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a zoning text amendment for the Resort Commercial Zone. The Commission will also discuss the CN Neighborhood Commercial Zone and consider approval of prior meeting minutes. No public hearings or appointments are scheduled beyond the zoning item.
- Public hearing on a Zoning Text Amendment regarding the Resort Commercial Zone
- Discussion and recommendation on the same Zoning Text Amendment
- Discussion of the CN Neighborhood Commercial Zone (Table 33-2 and 16.33.102)
- Consider approval of the March 31, 2026, Planning Commission meeting minutes
Arts Commission
The Ivins Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss reports on a recent City Council presentation, newsletter, and website. Commissioners will consider action items including a Featured Student Artist program, organizing an Art On Loan reception, and updates from the Arts District Subcommittee covering vision, safety crosswalk, and a possible Halloween project. Heritage Days committee updates and a photo booth project are also on the agenda.
- Featured Student Artist - Kaitlynn
- Art On Loan Reception: installation, brochure, artist notifications, reception
- Arts District Subcommittee: Vision & Phase 1, Safety Crosswalk Project, Halloween Project, It's a Wrap!
- Heritage Days: Committee Meeting Update, Photo Booth Project
Sensitive Lands Committee
The Ivins City Sensitive Lands Committee will meet on April 7, 2026. It will consider approving the minutes from its October 7, 2025 meeting. The committee will also discuss any additional items and updates that may be presented.
- Consider approval of Sensitive Lands Committee minutes for October 7, 2025
- Discussion of additional items and updates (no specific items listed)
City Council
The Ivins City Council will hold public hearings and consider action on two Planning Commission recommendations: terminating an easement with Enclave Red Mountain Row LLC (Ordinance 2026-12) and denying a concurrent map amendment from medium- to high-density residential at 320 North Main Street. The council will also discuss a special height exception for an LDS church near 300 East and 200 South, continued selection of a vendor for the water AMI system, and a fire station remodel fundraising effort.
- Public hearing and action on Ordinance 2026-12 terminating easements with Enclave Red Mountain Row LLC (Docs #0376429, #0376421)
- Public hearing and consideration of Planning Commission's denial of map amendment from MDR to HDR and R-1-10 to R-2-10 at 320 North Main Street (Justin Bennett)
- Discussion of a special height exception for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at approximately 300 East and 200 South
- Continued discussion to select a vendor for the Water Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System Implementation project
- Discussion of fire station remodel and expansion fundraising
The council approved a concurrent map amendment and zone change to allow a duplex on a 0.23-acre lot at 320 North Main Street, overriding the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny. The vote was 3-2, with Council Members Gillespie, Hurt, and Pennington in favor, and Scott and Barton opposed. Separately, the council unanimously approved an ordinance terminating a city sewer easement in Lava Flow Wash, conditioned on securing a replacement easement.
- Approved concurrent map amendment from MDR to HDR land use and R-1-10 to R-2-10 zone at 320 North Main Street for a duplex (3-2)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2026-12 terminating sewer easement between Ivins City and Enclave Red Mountain Row LLC (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Ivins City Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on a zoning text amendment to Section 15.05.204 regarding flaglots. Commissioners will also vote on a Class IV conditional use permit and a special height exception for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at approximately 300 East and 200 South. The body will discuss draft rules for the Resort Commercial Zone and reappoint a member while electing new leadership.
- Public hearing and action on Zoning Text Amendment to Section 15.05.204 regarding flaglots (Ordinance 2026-10)
- Public hearing and action on Class IV Conditional Use Permit for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at approx 300 East and 200 South
- Discussion on Special Height Exception for the same church property
- Discussion on Resort Commercial Zone rules (Draft Ordinance 2026-11)
- Reappointment of a Planning Commission member and election of new Chair and Vice-Chair
City Council
The Ivins City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 19, 2026. Key actions include public hearings and possible adoption of a new Wildland Urban Interface Code (Ordinance 2026-02) and a zoning text amendment for wireless communications equipment (Ordinance 2026-08). The council will also discuss creating a Planned Unit Development Residential zone (Ordinance 2026-07) and select a vendor for the Water Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project.
- Public hearing and action on Ordinance 2026-02 adopting the 2006 Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code and map
- Public hearing and action on Ordinance 2026-08 amending zoning for wireless communications equipment
- Continued discussion on Ordinance 2026-07 creating a Planned Unit Development Residential (PUD-R) Zone
- Discuss and consider vendor selection for the Water AMI System Implementation project
- Swearing-in of three Santa Clara-Ivins Public Safety Department officers
The council unanimously adopted the 2006 Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code and a map designating high-risk wildfire areas, as required by state law. Also approved unanimously was a zoning text amendment allowing wireless communications equipment on rooftops, requested by Black Desert Resort for Verizon. Additionally, the council re-appointed a planning commissioner and two arts commissioners, and amended arts commission membership rules.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-02 adopting the 2006 Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code and map (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-08 zoning text amendment for wireless communications equipment at Black Desert Resort (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-05R re-appointing a Planning Commission member (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-06R re-appointing Kaitlyn Kraus to Arts Commission (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-07R re-appointing Elizabeth Fortney to Arts Commission (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-09 amending Arts Commission membership and officership rules (unanimous)
City Council Work Meeting
The City Council will conduct a field trip to the Ivins Animal Shelter. The discussion will focus on the progress of the shelter's remodel based on a March 2026 estimate at 60% completion.
- Field trip to the Ivins Animal Shelter
- Discussion regarding progress of the animal shelter remodel
The Ivins City Council held a work meeting on March 19, 2026. They toured the Ivins Animal Shelter remodel at 474 North 200 West and discussed the progress. No votes or decisions were taken on any substantive item; the only motion was to adjourn.
Municipal Building Authority Annual Meeting
The Ivins Municipal Building Authority will hold its annual meeting to elect board officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary/Treasurer) and approve a resolution confirming the governing board. No other substantive business is on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural.
- Election of officers for Chair/President, Vice-Chair/Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.
- Consideration and approval of Resolution No. 2026-01 MBA confirming the Governing Board and elected officers.
Planning Commission
The Ivins City Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on a land use and zone amendment for a .23-acre property at 320 North Main Street, changing it from medium-density to high-density residential and adjusting the zone from R-1-10 to R-2-10. Other items include adopting the 2006 Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code, terminating an easement with Enclave Red Mountain Row, LLC, and discussing a Mixed Use Overlay and flaglot code amendments. The commission will also approve minutes from its March 3 meeting.
- Public hearing and recommendation on concurrent land use amendment from MDR to HDR and zone amendment from R-1-10 to R-2-10 for approximately 0.23 acres at 320 North Main Street (Justin Bennett, applicant).
- Public hearing and recommendation on adopting the 2006 Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code and Wildland Urban Interface Areas Map.
- Public hearing and recommendation on terminating an easement by release between Ivins City and Enclave Red Mountain Row, LLC (documents #0376429 and #0376421).
- Discussion on a Mixed Use Overlay.
- Discussion on a code amendment to Section 15.05.204 of Ivins City Code regarding flaglots.
Arts Commission
The Ivins City Arts Commission will meet to consider reappointing commissioners and selecting officers. They will also discuss the Art on Loan program, including jury results and commissioner responsibilities, and receive updates on the Arts Districts Subcommittee, Heritage Days, and the website. No votes or contracts with dollar amounts are on the agenda.
- Reappointment of commissioners and slate of officers
- Art on Loan jury results and commissioner responsibilities
- Featured Student Artist process
- Arts Districts Subcommittee reports on Safety Crosswalk project and 'It’s a Wrap!'
- Heritage Days planning update
City Council Meeting
The Ivins City Council will consider several items including a continued discussion of Ordinance No. 2026-06 to create new residential zoning districts allowing 3,000 sq ft lots and duplexes on 5,000 sq ft lots. The council also will discuss an MOU with ENLAW LLC for Black Desert Resort's Western Corridor, a conditional use permit for Icebox Grill's outdoor stage, and an amendment to the Hafen Farms Development Agreement. Additionally, a resolution supporting Community Project Funding for expansion of the Ivins City Fire Station will be considered. Consent agenda items have been moved to March 19.
- Continued discussion of Ordinance No. 2026-06 creating R-1-3 and R-2-5 residential zoning districts
- Memorandum of Understanding with ENLAW LLC (Black Desert Resort) regarding Western Corridor
- Class V Conditional Use Permit for Icebox Grill outdoor stage
- Resolution No. 2026-04R supporting Community Project Funding for fire station expansion
- Amending Hafen Farms Development Agreement
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2026-06 to create new residential zoning districts allowing smaller lot sizes. The council also approved a development agreement for Black Desert Resort and a conditional use permit for The Icebox Grill.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2026-06 creating R-1-3 and R-2-5 zoning districts (unanimous)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with ENLAW LLC for Black Desert Resort Western Corridor (unanimous)
- Approved Class V Conditional Use Permit for The Icebox Grill outdoor stage (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Hafen Farms Development Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2026-04R supporting grant funding for Fire Station expansion and remodel (unanimous)
- Determined pursuing a secondary water system is no longer practical or cost-effective
- Scheduled Public Hearings for Wildland-Urban Interface Code for March 17 and 19, 2026
City Council Work Meeting
The Ivins City Council is holding a work meeting to receive overview presentations from all city departments, including Administration, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Building, Public Safety (SCIPD and Fire), City Attorney, and City Manager. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is dedicated to informational updates.
- Administration department overview presentation
- Public Works department overview presentation
- Parks and Recreation department overview presentation
- Building Department overview presentation
- Public Safety (SCIPD and Fire) overview presentations
The council called the work meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. with a quorum of all five members present. Department heads gave overview presentations on administration, public works, parks, building, police and fire. Council Member Dillon Hurt moved to adjourn, the motion was seconded by Wayne Pennington, and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
- Adjourned work meeting (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning text amendment for Resort Commercial zones. The meeting also includes discussion on lot averaging and the review of previous meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on a zoning text amendment to Section 16.33.102 proposing a new use for Wireless Telecommunications Equipment
- Discussion regarding lot averaging
- Review of February 17, 2026, Planning Commission meeting minutes
City Council Work Meeting
The Ivins City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss prioritizing department capital expenditures and the proposed budget for the Santa Clara-Ivins (SCI) Police Department, including police department trends. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion on prioritizing department capital expenditures
- Discussion of SCI Police proposed budget
- Review of Police Department Trends
Council Member Sharon Gillespie moved to adjourn the work meeting, and Council Member Sharon Barton seconded the motion. All six council members voted aye, so the motion carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Neighborhood Meeting - 400 West to the West Boundary - Click on "Agenda" for slide presentation
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Neighborhood Meeting - 200 East to the East Boundary - Click on "Agenda" for slide presentation
City Council Meeting
The Ivins City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to create new residential zoning districts (R-1-3 and R-2-5) that allow 3,000-square-foot lots and twinhomes on 5,000-square-foot lots. They will also discuss a conditional use permit for the Aventura development at 800 S Main Street, a potential purchase of a Verkada security system, and a remodel of the Center Street Fire Station. Additionally, the council will consider an ordinance requiring business license applicants to allow inspections.
- Public hearing and ordinance to adopt new R-1-3 and R-2-5 residential zones allowing smaller lots and twinhomes
- Public hearing and ordinance to adopt PUD-R requirements
- Class V Conditional Use Permit and Development Agreement for Aventura at 800 S Main Street
- Continued discussion on expenditure to purchase Verkada security system
- Ordinance amending business license code to require inspections
The council unanimously continued Ordinance No. 2026-06 and Ordinance No. 2026-07 to the next meeting for further data and revisions. It also unanimously approved the purchase of a 10‑year Verkada security system for $237,881.00. Additionally, the council unanimously approved the Aventura Conditional Use Permit and Development Agreement with recommended amendments. All motions carried unanimously.
- Continued Ordinance No. 2026-06 to next meeting (unanimously)
- Continued Ordinance No. 2026-07 to next meeting (unanimously)
- Approved purchase of 10‑year Verkada security system for $237,881.00 (unanimously)
- Approved Aventura Conditional Use Permit and Development Agreement with amendments (unanimously)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending a Class V Conditional Use Permit for a property at approximately 27 North and 200 East, owned by TJ Ventures, LLC, applicant Troy Dennett. The commission will also discuss and consider recommending an amendment to the Hafen Farms Development Agreement. Additionally, minutes from the February 3, 2026 meeting are up for approval.
- Public hearing and recommendation on Class V Conditional Use Permit at 27 North and 200 East (TJ Ventures, LLC / Troy Dennett)
- Discussion and potential recommendation to amend the Hafen Farms Development Agreement
- Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from February 3, 2026
Arts Commission
The Ivins City Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 11, 2026, to discuss updates from subcommittees and staff on arts districts, the city website, an art-on-loan schedule, a featured student artist, and a program called 'It's a Wrap!' The commission may also take potential action on policies and procedures. The meeting begins at 4:30 PM in the City Council Chambers.
- Approve minutes from January 14, 2026
- Arts Districts Subcommittee Update
- Website Update
- Art-on-Loan Schedule
- Policies and Procedures discussion
City Council
The Ivins City Council will hold a regular meeting. They will discuss and consider approving an expenditure for architectural services for a remodel and expansion of the Center Street Fire Station, and continue discussion on adopting the 2006 Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The council will also hold public hearings on updating backflow regulations and filling a vacancy on the Washington County Solid Waste District Board, and consider a resolution to pass through a solid waste rate increase.
- Discuss and consider expenditure for architectural services for Center Street Fire Station remodel and expansion
- Continued discussion of ordinance adopting 2006 Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code
- Public hearing and approval of Ordinance No. 2026-04 updating backflow and cross connection regulations
- Resolution No. 2026-03R to pass through increase in Washington County Solid Waste District rate
- Discuss expenditure to reimburse developer for relocation and upsizing of a shared sewer trunk line
The Ivins City Council approved a $26,877.55 reimbursement to developer Cole West for upsizing a sewer trunk line, and unanimously tabled a complete rewrite of the backflow and cross-connection ordinance for cleanup. The Council also appointed Cheyne McDonald to the Washington County Solid Waste District Board and passed through the District's rate increase. Discussion on adopting a wildland-urban interface code and fire station renovation was continued to future meetings.
- Approved Resolution 2026-01R appointing Cheyne McDonald to Washington County Solid Waste District Board (5-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 2026-04 (backflow/cross-connection regulations) to future meeting (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-03R adopting pass-through of Washington County Solid Waste District rate increase (5-0)
- Approved $26,877.55 reimbursement to developer Cole West for upsizing sewer trunk line north of Harmons (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Ivins City Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider approvals for several conditional use permits, including a Class IV permit for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑Day Saints at approximately 300 E & 200 S and a Class V permit for Aventura at approximately 800 South Main Street. The commission will also discuss and vote on multiple ordinances, such as amendments to backflow regulations, adoption of PUD‑R requirements, and a new residential zoning ordinance creating R‑1‑3 and R‑2‑5 districts that allow 3,000‑sq‑ft lots and twin homes on 5,000‑sq‑ft lots. Additional agenda items include a special height exception for the LDS Church site, an amendment to the Solterra Development Agreement, a proposal for an affordable‑housing overlay zone, and approval of the January 13, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing and decision on Class IV Conditional Use Permit for LDS Church (≈300 E & 200 S)
- Public hearing and decision on Class V Conditional Use Permit for Aventura at 800 South Main Street
- Ordinance amending Backflow and Cross Connection Regulations
- Ordinance adopting new residential zoning districts R‑1‑3 and R‑2‑5 allowing 3,000‑sq‑ft lots and twin homes on 5,000‑sq‑ft lots
- Special Height Exception for LDS Church site (≈300 E & 200 S)
City Council Meeting
The Ivins City Council will hold a public hearing on removing Arundo Donax as an allowed screen for storage of personal property and consider an ordinance to that effect. They will discuss and potentially approve a conditional use permit for an Enbridge Energy gas regulator station at approximately 1650 E Snow Canyon Drive. The council will also appoint a council member to fill a mid-term vacancy and consider distribution of RAP Tax arts funds to local organizations.
- Public hearing and ordinance to remove Arundo Donax as an allowed screen for storage of personal property
- Discuss and consider Class V Conditional Use Permit for Enbridge Energy gas regulator station at 1650 E Snow Canyon Drive
- Discuss and consider appointment of a City Council Member to fill a mid-term vacancy via Resolution 2026-02R
- Discuss and consider Arts Commission recommendations for distribution of RAP Tax Arts Funds (Ivins Inspired, Kayenta Arts Foundation, Tuacahn)
- Discuss and consider Ordinance 2026-03 amending Purchasing Policy to adjust limits on purchase amounts
The City Council appointed Wayne Pennington to fill a mid-term vacancy and unanimously approved a budget preparation calendar for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. The Council also approved funding for local arts organizations and a conditional use permit for a gas regulator station.
- Appointed Wayne Pennington to City Council (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance removing Arundo Donax as allowed screen (5-0)
- Approved $6,005.45 to Kayenta Arts Foundation (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved $6,005.45 to Tuacahn Center for the Arts (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved $10,000 to Ivins Inspired (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved Enbridge Energy gas regulator station permit (5-0)
- Approved Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget Preparation calendar (5-0)
- Discussed adoption of 2006 Wildland-Urban Interface Code
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The Ivins City Arts Commission will hear applicant presentations and prior year reports for RAP (Recreation, Arts, and Parks) grants, then discuss and recommend funding allocations. Other items include an update on the Art-on-Loan program, a website blog discussion, a Crosswalk Project update, and planning for the 'It's a Wrap!' event. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and the 2025 annual report.
- RAP Applications: applicant presentations and prior year reports
- Discussion and recommendation for RAP funding
- Art-on-Loan update
- Crosswalk Project update
- "It's a Wrap!" event discussion
City Council Work Meeting
The Ivins City Council will hold a work meeting to interview three candidates—Wayne Pennington, Lance Anderson, and Shad Johnsen—to fill a mid-term vacancy on the council. No other business or decisions are scheduled; the meeting consists solely of candidate interviews and standard procedural items.
- Interview candidates for mid-term City Council vacancy: Wayne Pennington, Lance Anderson, Shad Johnsen
The council interviewed three candidates for a mid‑term vacancy, but no appointment was made and a vote is scheduled for Jan 15, 2026. After the interviews, Council Member Sharon Gillespie moved to adjourn, and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Ivins City Planning Commission will discuss and potentially approve two preliminary subdivision plans (Solterra and Aventura), along with ordinances that would create new residential zoning districts (R-1-3 and R-2-5) allowing smaller lots and twinhomes, and amend backflow regulations. The commission will also discuss House Bill 48 regarding wildland urban interface modifications and other procedural items. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Solterra Preliminary Plan at approximately 290 South 100 West
- Aventura Preliminary Plan at approximately 800 South Main Street
- Ordinance creating R-1-3 (3,000 sq ft lots) and R-2-5 (twinhomes on 5,000 sq ft lots) zoning districts
- Ordinance amending backflow and cross connection regulations
- Discussion of House Bill 48 Wildland Urban Interface Modifications