Santa Clara, UT

Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission meets October 8, 2026 to hold public hearings and forward recommendations to the City Council on three land-use items. The first is a complete rewrite of Chapter 17.80, replacing the Hillside Protection Overlay Zone with a Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone. The others are a proposed PDR amendment and site plan for a permanent maintenance facility at Black Desert on 3.23 acres, and a partial plat amendment for Lots 24 and 25 of the South Village @ Black Desert Subdivision. The commission will also approve minutes from its September 17, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on rewriting Chapter 17.80, Hillside Protection Overlay Zone, into a Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone; staff recommend forwarding approval to City Council
• Public hearing on a PDR amendment and site plan for a permanent Black Desert maintenance facility on 3.23 acres, proposed by Enlaw LLC, with maintenance office, mechanics, landscape, and golf cart/equipment storage buildings
• Public hearing on a partial plat amendment for Lots 24 and 25 of the South Village @ Black Desert Subdivision, applicant Brandon Anderson of Rosenberg Engineering
• Recommendations to City Council on all three items, with applicants listed as Santa Clara City, Rob Sunderlage, and Brandon Anderson/Rosenberg Engineering
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 17, 2026

Planning Commission (Cancelled)

The Santa Clara Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 24, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, a consent agenda, and general business. Key items include approving proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Red Ribbon Week, considering a bid award for substation lines, and affirming the city's intent to continue providing 911 ambulance services. The agenda is largely routine, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Award bid for Substation Lines RFP
• Proclamation for October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Proclamation declaring October 23-31, 2026 as Red Ribbon Week
• Affirm intent to continue 911 ambulance services per Utah Code § 11-48-103
• Introduction of Santa Clara Royalty and Youth Council

City Council (Work Meeting)

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss three items: water shortage drought stages, a city code chapter on revoking or denying business licenses, and Chapel Street and Tobler Park. No formal decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items. The agenda includes only general business and staff reports, with no public hearings or voting items listed.

• Discussion of Washington County Water Conservancy District's 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan, including five drought stages with reduction targets up to 60%
• Discussion of City Code Chapter 5.04.100 on revocation or denial of business licenses
• Discussion regarding Chapel Street and Tobler Park
• Meeting broadcast on city website; ADA accommodations available with 24-hour notice

City Council (Work Meeting)

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss three items: water shortage drought stages, a possible change to city code on revoking or denying business licenses, and improvements to Chapel Street and Tobler Park. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion of Washington County Water Conservancy District's 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan, including five drought stages with reduction targets up to 60%
• Discussion of City Code Chapter 5.04.100 on revocation or denial of business licenses
• Discussion of Chapel Street and Tobler Park improvements

Planning Commission (Special Meeting)

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a PDC Amendment and Site Plan application for a 3,300-square-foot office building for Utah First Credit Union on Lot 1 of the Silverado Santa Clara Amended Commercial Subdivision. The commission may forward a recommendation to the City Council. They will also discuss parking requirements in the Historic District/Mixed Use Zone.

• Public hearing on PDC Amendment and Site Plan for Utah First Credit Union office building (3,300 sq ft) on 0.76 acres east of Harmon's
• 22 parking spaces proposed (13 required), including 2 ADA spaces
• Building materials include limestone panels, charcoal ACM panels, and back-lit orange translucent panels with timed dimmer
• Discussion of Historic District/Mixed Use Zone parking requirements following July 9, 2026 rezoning at 2998 Santa Clara Drive
• Approval of August 13, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 23, 2026, with public hearings, consent agenda items, and general business. Key actions include approving a bid for substation lines, affirming the city's intent to continue 911 ambulance services, and issuing proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Red Ribbon Week. The agenda also includes introductions of the Santa Clara Royalty and Youth Council.

• Award Bid for Substation Lines RFP
• Affirm intent to continue 911 ambulance services per Utah Code § 11-48-103
• Proclamation for October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Proclamation declaring October 23-31, 2026 as Red Ribbon Week
• Introduction of Santa Clara Royalty and Youth Council

Planning Commission (Special Meeting)

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a PDC Amendment and Site Plan for a 3,300-square-foot Utah First Credit Union office building on Lot 1 of the Silverado Santa Clara Amended Commercial Subdivision, east of Harmon's and west of Pioneer Parkway/Red Mountain Drive. The commission may forward a recommendation to the City Council. They will also discuss parking requirements in the Historic District/Mixed Use Zone.

• Public hearing on PDC Amendment and Site Plan for Utah First Credit Union office building (3,300 sq ft) on 0.76 acres
• 22 parking spaces proposed (2 ADA), 13 required by code
• Building materials include limestone panels, ACM panels, and back-lit orange translucent panels with timed dimmer
• Discussion of Historic District/Mixed Use Zone parking requirements, prompted by 2998 Santa Clara Drive rezoning
• Approval of August 13, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on several items, including abandoning a flood control easement, updating construction standards for low pressure sewer, approving a liquor license for a PGA event, and rezoning property for commercial development. The agenda also includes consent items and reports.

• Public hearing on abandoning flood control easement on parcel SC-6-2-16-345
• Public hearing on updating Construction Design Standards to add Low Pressure Sewer
• Public hearing on Single Event Liquor License for Bank of Utah PGA at Black Desert Resort
• Rezoning 4405 W. 1700 N. (Big Rock Subdivision, Lots 1-3) from Open Space to Planned Development Commercial
• Conditional Use Permit for two short-term rentals at 4405 W. 1700 N. and 4405 W. 1650 N.

City Council (Work Meeting)

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss several items, including the introduction of a new K-9 unit, the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) city map, resident communication strategies, revisions to construction design standards to align with the new Sensitive Land Ordinance, and improvements to Spence Gunn. These are discussion items only; no final decisions are scheduled.

• Introduction of new K-9 unit by Police Chief Jaron Studley
• Discussion of Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) City Map by Fire Chief Dan Cazier
• Discussion of revisions to Section 3.4 of construction standards to align with Sensitive Land Ordinance
• Discussion of Spence Gunn improvements including new fencing and lighting
• Discussion of resident communication strategies

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including abandoning a flood control easement, updating construction standards for low-pressure sewer systems, and approving a liquor license for a PGA event. Key decisions include rezoning the Big Rock Subdivision from Open Space to Planned Development Commercial, approving conditional use permits for short-term rentals, and adopting related ordinances and resolutions.

• Public hearing on abandoning flood control easement on parcel SC-6-2-16-345
• Public hearing on adding Low Pressure Sewer to Construction Design Standards
• Public hearing on Single Event Liquor License for Bank of Utah PGA at Black Desert Resort
• Rezoning 4405 W. 1700 N. (Big Rock Subdivision, Lots 1-3) from OS to PDC zone (Ordinance 2026-18)
• Conditional Use Permits for two short-term rentals at 4405 W. 1700 N. and 4405 W. 1650 N.

Planning Commission (Cancelled)

The Santa Clara Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026 has been cancelled. The meeting has been rescheduled for September 17, 2026. No agenda items are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Rescheduled to September 17, 2026

City Council (Work Meeting)

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss several items, including the introduction of a new police K-9 unit, the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) city map, resident communication strategies, revisions to construction design standards to align with the new Sensitive Land Ordinance, and improvements to Spence Gunn. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Introduction of new K-9 Unit by Police Chief Jaron Studley
• Discussion of Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) City Map by Fire Chief Dan Cazier
• Discussion of revisions to Section 3.4 of city construction standards to align with new Sensitive Land Ordinance
• Discussion of Spence Gunn improvements including new fencing and lighting
• Discussion of resident communication strategies

City Council (Special Work Meeting)

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a special work meeting to discuss an update to the Hillside Ordinance, originally adopted in April 2026. The update introduces a new Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone (SLOZ) to replace the temporary Hillside Protection Overlay Zone (HPOZ), with maps and draft ordinance sections presented for review.

• New Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone (SLOZ) replacing temporary Hillside Protection Overlay Zone (HPOZ)
• Draft ordinance includes 16 sections, from purpose to definitions, and establishes a Sensitive Lands Review Board (SLRB)
• SLOZ applies to steep slopes (>15%), floodplains, wetlands, and areas with geologic hazards
• Applicants in SLOZ must submit geotechnical reports, storm drainage plans, and pay for city review costs
• New Sensitive Lands Maps/Layers to help property owners and developers identify SLOZ boundaries

City Council (Special Work Meeting)

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss a draft ordinance replacing the current Hillside Protection Overlay Zone with a Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone (SLOZ). The discussion includes a review of new Sensitive Lands Maps and the proposed establishment of a five-member Sensitive Lands Review Board.

• Discussion of Hillside Ordinance Update presented by Planning Director Jim McNulty
• Proposed creation of the Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone (SLOZ)
• Proposed establishment of a five-member Sensitive Lands Review Board (SLRB)
• Presentation of new Sensitive Lands Maps/Layers for property identification
• Review of draft requirements for geotechnical, geologic, and storm drainage reports

Planning Commission (Cancelled)

The Santa Clara Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled

City Council (Work Meeting) CANCELLED

The Santa Clara City Council work meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council CANCELLED

The Santa Clara City Council meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026 has been cancelled. The meeting was to be held at the City Council Chambers. This notice was posted by the City Recorder.

• Meeting cancelled
• Originally scheduled for August 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
• Location: 2603 Santa Clara Drive

Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending to the City Council a code amendment for rock cut slopes (Chapter 17.28.180) and a rezoning of 12.99 acres at 4405 W. 1700 N. from Open Space to Planned Development Commercial for a wedding and event center. They will also review a development agreement for the same applicants.

• Public hearing on Chapter 17.28.180 Rock Cut Slopes code amendment
• Rezoning of 4405 W. 1700 N. (Big Rocks Subdivision, Lots 1-3) from OS to PDC for wedding/event center
• Review of development agreement with Randy and Sue Yocum
• Recommendations to City Council on both items

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings. The main items are a proclamation for Constitution Week, life-saving awards, and a discussion on the Virgin River Land Trust Conservation Easement update. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and claims, and the August 26 work meeting is cancelled.

• Proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2026 as Constitution Week
• Life Saving Awards presented by Police Chief Jaron Studley
• Discussion on Virgin River Land Trust Conservation Easement update
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2026 and claims through August 12, 2026
• August 26, 2026 City Council Work and Regular Meeting cancelled

City Council (Work Meeting)

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss four items: adding low-pressure sewer standards to the construction manual, creating and abandoning an easement on the Neil Walters property, reviewing the streets impact fee schedule for commercial development, and continuing discussion on parking changes in front of Frei's Fruit Stand. No formal decisions are expected; these are discussion items.

• Discussion to add low-pressure sewer standards to construction manual
• Easement creation and abandonment on Neil Walters property (SC-6-2-16-345)
• Streets impact fee: options to collect full fee at shell construction or baseline with tenant-improvement true-up
• Frei's Fruit Stand parking: bollards at $400 each (8 needed) and ADA striping at $4,000, total $7,200
• Impact fee examples: fast food drive-through $59,637/1,000 sq ft, coffee/donut drive-through $70,395/1,000 sq ft

City Council (Work Meeting)

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss several items, including adding low-pressure sewer standards to the construction manual, an easement creation and abandonment on the Neil Walters property, and options for revising the streets impact fee for commercial development. They will also continue discussing changes to angled parking in front of Frei's Fruit Stand on Santa Clara Drive, including installing bollards and restriping for ADA compliance. No final decisions are expected; these are discussion items.

• Discussion to add low-pressure sewer standards to construction manual
• Easement creation and abandonment on Neil Walters property (SC-6-2-16-345)
• Streets impact fee: options include collecting full fee at shell construction or baseline fee with tenant-improvement true-up
• Frei's Fruit Stand parking: install 8 bollards at ~$400 each and restripe for ADA stall at $4,000 (total $7,200)
• Commercial impact fee examples: fast food with drive-through $59,637 per 1,000 sq ft; coffee/donut shop with drive-through $70,395 per 1,000 sq ft

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings. The agenda includes a proclamation for Constitution Week, life saving awards presented by the police chief, and a discussion on the Virgin River Land Trust Conservation Easement update. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and claims, and a calendar of events noting the cancellation of the August 26 work meeting.

• Proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2026 as Constitution Week
• Life Saving Awards presented by Police Chief Jaron Studley
• Discussion on Virgin River Land Trust Conservation Easement update
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2026 meetings and claims through August 12, 2026
• Cancellation of August 26, 2026 City Council Work and Regular Meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two main items: a proposed code amendment for rock cut slopes (Chapter 17.28.180) and a rezoning request for 4405 W. 1700 N. to allow a wedding and event center. The commission will also review a development agreement for the same property and forward recommendations to the City Council.

• Public hearing on Chapter 17.28.180, Rock Cut Slopes, a new code section allowing another wall option in the Walls, Fences, and Hedges chapter
• Public hearing on rezoning 12.99 acres at 4405 W. 1700 N. (Big Rocks Subdivision, Lots 1, 2, 3) from Open Space OS to Planned Development Commercial PDC for a wedding and event center
• Recommendation to City Council on the rock cut slopes code amendment
• Recommendation to City Council on the rezoning and project plan for 4405 W. 1700 N.
• Review and recommendation of a Development Agreement for Randy and Sue Yocum, applicants

Planning Commission Cancelled

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning and project plan for the Big Rocks Subdivision at 4405 W. 1700 N., proposing to change the land from Open Space (OS) to Planned Development Commercial (PDC) to allow a wedding and event center. The commission will also review and recommend a Development Agreement for the same property. A recommendation on the rezoning will be forwarded to the City Council for further action. Standard agenda items such as call to order, opening ceremony, and approval of minutes are also included.

• Public hearing on rezoning and project plan for 4405 W. 1700 N. (Big Rocks Subdivision)
• Recommendation to City Council on the proposed rezoning to Planned Development Commercial
• Review and recommendation of a Development Agreement for the project
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 09, 2026

City Council (Work Meeting)

The City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss the potential addition of rock cut slope provisions to Chapter 17.28 of the City Code. Staff intends to review a similar ordinance adopted by St. George City to minimize the use of large manmade retaining walls. The council will also discuss fireworks.

• Discussion on adding rock cut slope provisions to City Code Chapter 17.28
• Review of St. George City Code Section 10-18A-10 regarding rock cut slopes
• Discussion regarding fireworks presented by Fire Chief Dan Cazier

City Council (Work Meeting)

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a work meeting to continue a discussion on potential code amendments allowing rock cut slopes as an alternative to retaining walls. Staff will present findings from St. George City's recently adopted ordinance and include input from a geotechnical engineer. The council will also discuss fireworks regulations with the fire chief. No votes or decisions are expected as these are discussion items only.

• Continued discussion on Rock Cut Slopes, including review of St. George City Code Section 10-18A-10 and input from geotechnical engineer Wayne Rogers
• Discussion regarding Fireworks with Fire Chief Dan Cazier

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on updates to city ordinances, including changes to burial restrictions and a rezoning request for a property at 2998 Santa Clara Drive. The council will also discuss and potentially approve a Rap Tax and updates to definitions in Chapter 17.08.

• Public hearing on update to City ordinance 12.24.100 Restrictions on Burial
• Consider approval to update city ordinance 12.24.100 and adopt Ordinance No. 2026-14
• Discussion and action to award Rap Tax
• Consider approval of a Rezone and Amended Site Plan review for 2998 Santa Clara Drive, rezoning from Historic District/R-1-10 to Historic District Mixed Use HD/MU Zone and adopting Ordinance No. 2026-15
• Consider approval on Chapter 17.08, Definitions and adopt Ordinance No. 2026-16

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council will discuss and act on several ordinance updates, including ordinance 12.24.100 on burial restrictions and Chapter 17.08 definitions. A public hearing will be held on the burial ordinance update. The council will also consider a rezoning and amended site plan for the property at 2998 Santa Clara Drive, changing it from Historic District/R-1-10 to Historic District Mixed Use (HD/MU). Additional items include awarding the Rap Tax and adopting Ordinance No. 2026‑16.

• Public hearing on update to City ordinance 12.24.100 Restrictions on Burial
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 2026‑14 to update burial restriction ordinance
• Award of Rap Tax (presented by Parks Director Ryan VonCannon)
• Rezoning of 2998 Santa Clara Drive from Historic District/R-1-10 to Historic District Mixed Use (Ordinance No. 2026‑15)
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026‑16 to update Chapter 17.08 Definitions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning a 0.10-acre property from Historic District/R-1-10 to Historic District Mixed Use. The proposal by Heather Taylor and Barbara Parks aims to convert a 1935 cottage into office and retail space for an art gallery. The commission will also consider a code amendment to add new definitions to Chapter 17.08.

• Proposed rezoning and amended site plan for 2998 Santa Clara Drive for an art gallery
• Proposed code amendment to Chapter 17.08 regarding city code definitions
• Requirement for 3 parking spaces, including 1 ADA space, at 2998 Santa Clara Drive
• Proposed replacement of asphalt shingle roofing with natural cedar shake at 2998 Santa Clara Drive