Ivins, UT

City Council Work Meeting on-site meeting audio June 18 2026 3:00 PM - Anasazi Annexation

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

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

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

Arts Commission

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

Arts Commission

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 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.

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)

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

Neighborhood Meeting - 400 West to the West Boundary - Click on "Agenda" for slide presentation

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 - 200 East to 400 West - Click on "Agenda" for slide presentation