Escalante, UT

Escalante City Planning & Zoning

The Escalante City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The main item is a scheduled review of a minor subdivision application by Steve and Page Witzdam for property at 570 W 325 N, zoned RR-1-20. The meeting also includes routine adoption of the agenda and approval of the August 11, 2026 minutes.

• Minor subdivision application by Steve and Page Witzdam at 570 W 325 N (RR-1-20)
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2026 meeting
• Meeting held electronically via Zoom (ID: 952 988 2858, passcode: 512701)

Escalante City Council

Escalante City Council

The Escalante City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 2026-0, which amends Ordinance 8.04.040 to change water connection rules—one meter per parcel—excluding the Commercial/Residential (C/R) zone. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, department reports, and council updates.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-0 amending water connection rules (one meter per parcel) for the C/R zone
• Decision on Ordinance 2026-0 following the public hearing
• Planning and Zoning updates
• Department reports from Administrative, Public Works, and Fire
• Council member reports covering water, airport, streets, parks, sanitation, and more

Escalante City Planning & Zoning

The Escalante City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2026. The main item is a public hearing and decision on a new home application from McKade and Natalie Cook at 200 S 390 E in the RR-1-20 zone. The meeting will also include approval of the agenda and minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on McKade & Natalie Cook new home at 200 S 390 E (RR-1-20 zone)

Escalante City Council

The Escalante City Council will meet to discuss planning and zoning updates and specific local projects. The agenda includes reports from city departments and council members regarding municipal services.

• Electric Vehicle Charging Station at 480 W Main
• Sponsorship for the Color Country Rodeo Club
• Landfill Fence Project
• Approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Escalante City Planning & Zoning

The Escalante City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting followed by a work meeting. During the regular meeting, they will consider a conditional use request for an electric vehicle charging station at 480 W Main Street. They will also adopt the agenda and approve minutes from July 14, 2026. The work meeting will include discussion of a minor subdivision by Steve Witzdam and a review of city ordinances.

• Conditional use request for EV charging station at 480 W Main (Lloyd McCarthy)
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2026
• Work meeting: minor subdivision review (Steve Witzdam)
• Work meeting: review of city ordinances

Escalante City Council

The Escalante City Council will hold a regular meeting followed by a work meeting on ordinances, policies, and fees. Among the scheduled items are a proposed revocation of the Red Rock Ranch business license at 450 E 300 S, discussion of drainage from private property, and a request from the Lions Club for sponsorship of the Moqui Motor Madness car show. The meeting will also include public comment, department reports, and approval of prior minutes.

• Revoke Red Rock Ranch Business License at 450 E 300 S
• Bradley Spencer drainage issue from private property to city property at 800 W to 500 S, 800 W to 450 S, and 745 W to 500 S
• Lions Club – Moqui Motor Madness Car Show sponsorship and donation
• Bradley Spencer – unpaid bill
• Work meeting to address ordinances, policies, and fee schedule

Escalante City Planning & Zoning

The Escalante City Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, followed by a work meeting to draft ordinances. The main scheduled item is a proposal by Lloyd McCarthy for an electric vehicle charging station at 480 W Main (conceptual review). The board will also approve minutes from the June 23 meeting.

• Lloyd McCarthy – Electric Vehicle Charging Station – 480 W Main (conceptual review)
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2026 meeting
• Work meeting to work on ordinances (immediately following regular meeting)

Escalante City Council

The Escalante City Council will vote on four zoning ordinance amendments (2026-05 through 2026-08) addressing landings, walkout porches, short-term rental density, commercial access off Highway 12, street definitions, and ADU development standards. The council will also appoint a new Planning and Zoning member and hear scheduled items on weed control, a snowball fight event, and a floating water pickup for the fire department. Department and council reports will follow.

• Ordinance 2026-05 amending multiple chapters to allow landings and walkout porches in rear setbacks and changing short-term rental density requirements
• Ordinance 2026-06 adding access requirements and setbacks for commercial uses with no access off Highway 12
• Ordinance 2026-07 amending street definition in Planning and Zoning Ordinance
• Ordinance 2026-08 establishing ADU development standards
• Appointment of a new Planning and Zoning member

Escalante City Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning commission will hold a public hearing to consider four ordinances regarding setbacks, short-term rental density, and ADU standards. The body will also review a minor subdivision request.

• Ordinance 2026-05: Rear setback changes for porches/landings and short-term rental density requirements
• Ordinance 2026-06: Access requirements and setbacks for commercial use without Highway 12 access
• Ordinance 2026-07: Amendments to street definitions
• Ordinance 2026-08: ADU development standards
• Minor subdivision request for 570 W 325 N (Steve Witzdam)

Escalante City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss and decide on the 2026-2027 budget and two water-related ordinances. The meeting also includes reviews of final tax rates and department reports.

• Resolution 2026-02: Adopting the 2026-2027 Budget
• Ordinance 2026-03: Amending water rules for locations outside municipal limits
• Ordinance 2026-04: Amending water connection rules to one meter per parcel
• Resolution 2026-05: Final Tax Rates
• Review of tools and clock for the Fire Department from Bill Weppner

Escalante City Council

The Escalante City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 2, 2026, to discuss water service outside municipal limits and sponsorship packages for the Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation. The agenda also includes planning and zoning updates, department reports, a tentative closed session, and approval of minutes from the prior meeting.

• Discussion of water service outside municipal limits
• Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation sponsorship packages
• Planning and zoning updates
• Tentative closed meeting (Utah Code 52-4-205)

Escalante City Council

The Escalante City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 19, 2026, followed by a work meeting. Key items include discussion of the tentative 2026-2027 budget, appointment of a council member, and several purchasing and contract decisions. The council will also receive updates on planning and zoning, department reports, and may enter a closed meeting if needed.

• Discuss and possibly adopt 2026-2027 tentative budget
• Appoint a new council member
• Consider purchase of skid steer
• Review fire department battery and charger purchase for SCBAs (Bill Weppner)
• Discuss landfill contract and employee insurance benefits

Escalante City Council

The Escalante City Council meeting scheduled for May 5, 2026, has been cancelled. The notice posted on the Utah Public Notice Website indicates the event is cancelled.

• Cancelled meeting
• Work meeting to review budget and policies
• Public comment period
• Approval of April 21, 2026 minutes

Escalante City Council

The Escalante City Council is accepting applications to fill a council seat vacancy that occurred on May 1, 2026. Interested individuals must submit applications by May 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

• Application deadline for City Council vacancy: May 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
• Public candidate interviews: May 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers

Escalante City Council

The Escalante City Council will hold a regular meeting followed by a work meeting to draft the 2026-2027 budget, discuss surplus items, and review ordinances. Other items include lot line adjustments, land use discussions, and a special event permit request.

• Lot line adjustments for Lee and Lorri Minchey at 135 N 300 W / 100 N 375 W (RR-1-20)
• Quinn Griffin discussing land adjacent to the Old Airport
• Waffles & Wildflowers LLC requests a single event permit for May 30, 2026
• Work meeting on the 2026-2027 budget, surplus items, and ordinances

Escalante City Planning & Zoning

The Escalante City Planning and Zoning commission will review three specific property requests during its regular meeting. A subsequent work meeting will focus on a proposed subdivision and city ordinances.

• Quonset Hut accessory dwelling unit request at 599 E Moqui Lane
• Lot line adjustments at 135 N 300 W / 100 N 375 W
• RV pads with utilities request at 475 W Main
• Discussion of proposed subdivision with Sherrell and Karen Ott (Sec. 19 & 20 Township 35 So. Range E. East)
• Work session on city ordinances

Escalante City Council

The Escalante City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2026, to discuss and potentially act on several scheduled items, including the Airport Apron Project, a sewer line extension for 570 W 325 N, and a donation request for the Escalante Heritage Wild Potato Festival. The agenda also includes planning and zoning updates, department reports, and council member updates on water, streets, and other city services.

• Airport Apron Project
• Steve Witzdam – Sewer Line to 570 W 325 N
• Karen Munson – Escalante Heritage Wild Potato Festival Donation
• Bill Weppner – County Water Meter
• Youth Sports – Insurance Sponsorship

Escalante City Planning & Zoning

This meeting of the Escalante City Planning and Zoning Commission, scheduled for March 24, 2026, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Escalante City Council

The Escalante City Council will meet to discuss a late fee waiver for the Canyons of Escalante RV Park business license. The meeting also includes planning and zoning updates and reports from various city departments.

• Business license late fee waiver request from Ben Welch for Canyons of Escalante RV Park

Escalante City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and decide on Ordinance 2026-01 to amend the business license code. The meeting also includes reviews of a restaurant remodel and city property boundaries.

• Public hearing and decision on Ordinance 2026-01 regarding Business License Code 3.004.030 B, C and D
• Restaurant remodel proposal by Terry Brennan at 480 West Main
• Business license application for Irit Reed, Slickrock Gallery at 280 E Main
• Escalante City Park property boundary lot line adjustments and quitclaims
• Fraud Risk Assessment

Escalante City Planning & Zoning

The Escalante City Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to adopt the agenda and approve minutes from January 2026. The body will also discuss a scheduled item regarding a restaurant remodel at 480 West Main.

• Approval of January 13 and 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Terry Brennan's restaurant remodel at 480 West Main
• Work meeting to work on ordinances

Escalante City Council

The Escalante City Council will hold a regular meeting and a work session on February 17, 2026. The agenda includes items for local businesses, department reports, and a closed meeting.

• Roasted Root Cafe - Local Authority Consent - Full Service Restaurant
• Escalante Canyon Inn - Business License
• Bids for Airport Hanger
• Work session on Utah Open and Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and Ethics
• Approval of February 3, 2026 minutes

Escalante City Council

The Escalante City Council will discuss a Business License Ordinance and Utah Retirement Systems employee benefits. They will also receive updates from Planning and Zoning, and department reports from Administration, Public Works, and Fire. Council members will report on portfolios including water, airport, streets, parks, and sanitation. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a possible closed session.

• Business License Ordinance discussion (7.1)
• Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Employee Benefits discussion (7.2)
• Planning and Zoning updates (6.1)
• Approval of January 20, 2026 minutes (4.1)
• Department reports from Administration, Public Works, and Fire (8.1–8.3)

Escalante City Planning & Zoning

The Escalante City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss ordinances and update the annexation plan. The meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

• Work meeting to discuss ordinances
• Update the annexation plan
• Meeting location: 65 North Center Street

Escalante City Council

The Escalante City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 20, 2026, to discuss and potentially decide on several items. Key topics include new water and sewer service applications for David & Claire Cassidy at 465 S 500 W, an airport hangar lease, landfill fee adjustments, and Utah Retirement System employee benefits. The council will also receive updates from planning and zoning and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• David & Claire Cassidy – new water service and new sewer service (items 7.1, 7.2)
• Modular home, deck and utility building for David & Claire Cassidy at 465 S 500 W (RR-1-10 zone) (item 6.2)
• Airport hangar lease discussion (item 7.3)
• Landfill fees consideration (item 7.4)
• City property at 10 N 300 E (item 7.6)

Escalante City Planning & Zoning

The Escalante City Planning and Zoning commission will meet to appoint leadership roles and review two residential construction projects. A work meeting will also be held to discuss ordinances and the annexation plan.

• Appointment of Planning and Zoning Chair and Chair Pro-Temp
• Request by David & Claire Cassidy for a modular home, deck, and utility building at 465 S 500 W
• Request by Mark Aliprandini to connect an existing house and garage at 320 S 800 W
• Work meeting regarding Ordinances and Annexation Plan

Escalante City Council

The City Council will swear in newly elected members and appoint members to the Planning and Zoning board. The meeting includes discussions on fire department equipment and E-Dispatch, as well as reports on city infrastructure and services.

• Swearing in of newly elected council members
• Appointment of Planning and Zoning members
• Fire Department E-Dispatch and equipment discussion
• Planning and Zoning updates
• Review of unpaid bills

Escalante City Council

This document is a public notice providing the 2026 meeting dates for the Escalante City Council. It is procedural boilerplate and does not contain specific items for decision or discussion.

• City Council meetings: first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
• Planning and Zoning meetings: second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
• Cemetery Maintenance District meetings: first Monday of each quarter at 6:00 p.m.