Santa Clara, UT

Santa Clara Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 22, 2026, has been cancelled. The meeting has been rescheduled for October 29, 2026.

Santa Clara Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive input on a proposed rezoning and amended site plan. The commission will consider whether to allow a specific property to change zones to accommodate a home with a small commercial studio.

• Proposed rezoning of 2920 Santa Clara Drive (Parcel #SC-FREI-A, 0.23 acres) from Historic District/R-1-10 Zone to Historic District/Mixed Use Zone

Santa Clara Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will meet to receive input on a proposed Partial Plat Amendment. The request involves adjusting the common lot line between two adjoining lots in the Santa Clara Heights, Phase Y Subdivision.

• Proposed Partial Plat Amendment for Lots 10 and 11 of Santa Clara Heights, Phase Y Subdivision (Applicant: Terry Wilde)

City Council

This document is a notice of ordinances passed by the City Council on October 14, 2026. The actions include the creation of a sensitive lands zone and two specific site plan and zoning amendments.

• Ordinance No. 2026-19: Enacting Chapter 17.80, Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone
• Ordinance No. 2026-20: PDC zone amendment and Site Plan for Utah First Credit Union office building (parcel SC-SILS-1-PT-B)
• Ordinance No. 2026-21: PDR zone amendment and Site Plan for a maintenance facility at Black Desert Planned Community (parcel SC-6-2-9-440)

Heritage Commission

The Santa Clara Heritage Commission will meet to review design and material applications for two residential properties. The commission will also consider undetermined discussion items.

• Updated Design Review for a single-family home on Lot 4 of the Clara Crossing Subdivision (Applicant: John Kendrick)
• Exterior Material review for the home at 1496 Chapel Street (Applicant: Jared Gardner)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss several administrative and planning items. The agenda focuses on proposed design standards, legislative goals, and city procedures.

• Discussion regarding Bison Proposed Art Design
• Discussion regarding 2027 Legislative Priorities
• Proposed revision of Construction Design Standards to add Rock Cut Slopes section 4.3.5
• Parks Impact Fees Study Update
• Discussion regarding Council Procedure

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council will meet to vote on several land-use amendments and easements. The agenda includes proposals for a new sensitive lands ordinance and site plans for a credit union and a maintenance facility.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-19 for Chapter 17.80, Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone
• PDC Amendment and Site Plan for Utah First Credit Union at Silverado Santa Clara
• PDR Amendment and Site Plan for a permanent maintenance facility at Black Desert
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-19R to approve the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) City map
• Creation of access and public utility easements on Neil Walters property (Resolutions 2026-17R and 2026-18R)

Santa Clara Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM at 2603 Santa Clara Drive to hold public hearings and consider recommendations to the City Council. Items include a proposed rewrite of Chapter 17.80, which would replace the Hillside Protection Overlay Zone with a Sensitive Area Overlay Zone, and a PDR Amendment and Site Plan for a permanent maintenance facility on 3.23 acres at Black Desert. The Commission will also consider a Partial Plat Amendment for Lots 24 and 25 of the South Village @ Black Desert Subdivision, and may approve minutes from September 17, 2026.

• Public hearing on Chapter 17.80: proposed replacement of the Hillside Protection Overlay Zone with a Sensitive Area Overlay Zone
• Public hearing on a PDR Amendment and Site Plan for a permanent Black Desert maintenance facility on 3.23 acres, proposed by Enlaw LLC, including maintenance office, mechanics, landscape, and golf cart/equipment storage buildings
• Public meeting on a Partial Plat Amendment for Lots 24 and 25 of the South Village @ Black Desert Subdivision, applicant Brandon Anderson, Rosenberg Engineering
• Recommendations to City Council on all three items (hillside code amendment, Black Desert maintenance facility, and plat amendment)
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 17, 2026

Santa Clara Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 5:30 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in the City Council Chambers at 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, Utah 84765. The hearing is to receive public input on a proposed amendment to Chapter 17.80, Hillside Protection Overlay Zone, which has not been updated since 2008. Under the proposal, Chapter 17.80 would become a Sensitive Area Overlay Zone, replacing the original Hillside Protection Overlay Zone. The notice states the commission will consider and may take action on the item.

• Public hearing, consideration and possible action on Chapter 17.80, Hillside Protection Overlay Zone
• Proposed amendment would replace the Hillside Protection Overlay Zone with a Sensitive Area Overlay Zone
• Chapter 17.80 has not been updated since 2008
• Hearing held at 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, Utah 84765

Santa Clara Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers, 2603 Santa Clara Drive, to receive public input on one item. The applicant, Brandon Anderson of Rosenberg Engineering, requests a partial plat amendment for Lots 24 and 25 of the South Village @ Black Desert Subdivision to remove the common lot line and consolidate the two adjoining lots into one larger building lot. The notice states no other agenda items.

• Partial plat amendment for Lots 24 and 25, South Village @ Black Desert Subdivision, to consolidate two lots into one building lot
• Applicant: Brandon Anderson, Rosenberg Engineering
• Public meeting to receive public input; 5:30 PM, City Council Chambers, 2603 Santa Clara Drive

Santa Clara Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 5:30 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in the City Council Chambers at 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, Utah 84765. The hearing is to receive public input on a proposed PDR Amendment and Site Plan application for a permanent maintenance facility at Black Desert on a 3.23-acre property. Enlaw LLC proposes a maintenance office building, a mechanics building, a landscape building, and a golf cart and equipment storage building, plus site improvements such as street improvements, parking, landscaping, and fencing. Residents are encouraged to attend and express concerns.

• Public hearing on a PDR Amendment and Site Plan for a permanent maintenance facility at Black Desert
• Subject property is 3.23 acres
• Applicant Enlaw LLC proposes a maintenance office building, mechanics building, landscape building, and golf cart and equipment storage building
• Other required site improvements include street improvements, parking, landscaping, and fencing
• Hearing held at 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, Utah 84765, 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Heritage Commission

The Santa Clara Heritage Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the Santa Clara Town Hall conference room at 2603 Santa Clara Drive. The agenda lists approval of minutes from September 17, 2026 and continued discussion of a design review for a single-family home at 2920 Santa Clara Drive, with Tresa Frei as applicant. The agenda does not state what decision, if any, will be made on the design review. Public comments are not allowed unless the Commission Chair permits them.

• Continued design review discussion for a single-family home at 2920 Santa Clara Drive, applicant Tresa Frei
• Approval of minutes for the September 17, 2026 meeting
• Meeting held at Santa Clara Town Hall conference room, 2603 Santa Clara Drive, 4:00 PM

Santa Clara Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM at 2603 Santa Clara Drive. The posted notice contains no agenda items, so no decisions, hearings, or votes were scheduled to take place. The notice was signed by Planning Director Jim McNulty and posted September 23, 2026.

• Regular Planning Commission meeting for September 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM was cancelled
• No agenda items, public hearings, or applications were listed
• Meeting location listed as 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, Utah 84765
• Notice signed by Jim McNulty, Planning Director

City Council

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

• Discussion of Water Shortage Drought Stages
• Discussion of City Code Chapter 5.04.100 on business license revocation or denial
• Discussion of Chapel Street and Tobler Park
• Staff reports and general business

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a public hearing (none scheduled), a consent agenda for minutes and claims, and several general business items. Key actions include considering a bid award for substation lines, approving proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Red Ribbon Week, and affirming the city's intent to continue providing 911 ambulance services.

• Award Bid for Substation Lines RFP
• Proclamation for October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Proclamation declaring October 23-31, 2026, as Red Ribbon Week
• Affirmation of intent to continue 911 ambulance services per Utah Code § 11-48-103(2)(a)(i)
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes and claims through September 23, 2026

Heritage Commission

The Santa Clara Heritage Commission is meeting to approve minutes from June 18, 2026, and to conduct a design review for a proposed single-family home at 2920 Santa Clara Drive, with Tresa Frei as the applicant. The agenda also includes an open discussion item to be determined by the commission. Public comments are not allowed unless permitted by the chair.

• Design review for single-family home at 2920 Santa Clara Drive (applicant: Tresa Frei)
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2026
• Discussion items to be determined by the commission
• Meeting at Santa Clara Town Hall, 2603 Santa Clara Drive

Santa Clara Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive input on a proposed PDC Amendment and Site Plan for Lot 1 of the Silverado Santa Clara Amended Commercial Subdivision. Utah First Credit Union (UFCU) proposes a 3,300 square foot credit union building on the 0.76-acre lot, which was rezoned to Planned Development Commercial in July 2025. The commission will consider the application after hearing public comments.

• Public hearing for PDC Amendment and Site Plan application
• Lot 1 of Silverado Santa Clara Amended Commercial Subdivision, 0.76 acres
• Utah First Credit Union proposes 3,300 sq ft building
• Property rezoned to Planned Development Commercial on July 9, 2025
• Meeting at 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Sept 17, 2026, 5:30 PM

Santa Clara Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending to the City Council a proposed PDC Amendment and Site Plan 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 will also discuss parking requirements for the Historic District/Mixed Use Zone and approve minutes from the August 13, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on PDC Amendment and Site Plan for Utah First Credit Union 3,300 sq ft office building, Lot 1, Silverado Santa Clara Amended Commercial Subdivision
• Recommendation to City Council on the same Utah First Credit Union application
• Discussion of Historic District/Mixed Use Zone parking requirements
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 13, 2026

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council passed two ordinances at its September 9, 2026 meeting, as noticed on September 14. Ordinance 2026-17 updates City Code 17.28.180 regarding Rock Cut Slopes, and Ordinance 2026-18 approves a rezone and project plan for Big Rock Subdivision. Both ordinances take effect immediately upon posting.

• Ordinance 2026-17: update to City Code 17.28.180 Rock Cut Slopes
• Ordinance 2026-18: rezone Big Rock Subdivision Lots 1, 2, 3 at 4405 West 1700 North from Open Space (OS) to Planned Development Commercial (PDC)
• Ordinances effective immediately upon posting on State of Utah Public Notice Website
• Copies available at Santa Clara City Recorder, 2603 Santa Clara Drive

Santa Clara Planning Commission

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

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to September 17, 2026

City Council

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, a proposed revision of Construction Design Standards tied to the new Sensitive Land Ordinance, and Spence Gunn Improvements. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only working session.

• 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 proposed revision of Construction Design Standards related to Sensitive Land Ordinance
• Discussion of Spence Gunn Improvements by Parks Director Ryan VonCannon
• Discussion of Resident Communication Strategies by Government Affairs Director Lance Haynie

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a regular meeting with three public hearings and several action items. Key decisions include rezoning property at 4405 W. 1700 N. from Open Space to Planned Development Commercial, approving a development agreement for Big Rock Subdivision, and updating construction standards for low-pressure sewer. The council will also consider abandoning a flood control easement and issuing a liquor license for a PGA event at Black Desert Resort.

• Public hearing and resolution to abandon flood control easement on parcel SC-6-2-16-345 (Resolution 2026-16R)
• Update Construction Design Standards to add Low Pressure Sewer (Resolution 2026-19R)
• Single Event Liquor License for Bank of Utah PGA at Black Desert Resort
• Rezone 4405 W. 1700 N. from OS to PDC and adopt Ordinance 2026-18
• Conditional Use Permit for two short-term rentals at 4405 W. 1700 N. and 4405 W. 1650 N.

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a public hearing on September 9, 2026, to receive input on three specific items. The agenda includes abandoning a flood control easement, updating construction design standards for low-pressure sewer systems, and issuing a single-event liquor license. No other business or procedural items are listed in the notice.

• Abandonment of a Flood Control Easement on parcel SC-6-2-16-345
• Update to Construction Design Standard to add Low Pressure Sewer
• Single Event Liquor License for Bank of Utah PGA held at Black Desert Resort

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a special work meeting to discuss an update to the Hillside Ordinance. Planning Director Jim McNulty will present the discussion item.

• Discussion regarding Hillside Ordinance Update

Santa Clara Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed because the meeting will not take place. The notice was posted on August 20, 2026, by Planning Director Jim McNulty.

• Meeting cancellation notice posted August 20, 2026

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council Work Meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM has been cancelled. The meeting was to be held at the Santa Clara City Council Chambers, 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, Utah. The cancellation notice was posted on August 20, 2026, in accordance with Utah Code § 52-4-202.

• Cancellation of the August 26, 2026 City Council Work Meeting
• Meeting was to be held at 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, Utah
• Notice posted August 20, 2026 by City Recorder Selena Nez

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026 has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted on August 20, 2026, in accordance with Utah Code § 52-4-202. No agenda items were discussed.

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

Santa Clara Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two main items: a code amendment to allow rock-cut slopes as a new wall option, and a rezoning request for a 12.99-acre property at 4405 W. 1700 N. from Open Space to Planned Development Commercial to permit a wedding and event center. The commission will also review a related development agreement and make recommendations to the City Council.

• Public hearing on Chapter 17.28.180, Rock Cut Slopes, a proposed code amendment for a new wall option
• Public hearing on rezoning 12.99 acres at 4405 W. 1700 N. (Big Rocks Subdivision, Lots 1, 2, 3) from OS to 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 the Yocum property
• Review and recommendation of a Development Agreement for Randy and Sue Yocum

Santa Clara Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a code amendment regarding rock cut slopes. The commission will also review a rezoning request for a 12.99-acre property to allow for a wedding and event center.

• Proposed code amendment to Chapter 17.28.180 regarding Rock Cut Slopes
• Proposed rezoning of 4405 W. 1700 N. (Big Rocks Subdivision, Lots 1, 2, and 3) from Open Space OS Zone to Planned Development Commercial PDC Zone
• Project plan for a wedding and event center on 12.99 acres

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council is holding a regular meeting with no public hearings. The main business includes a discussion on the Virgin River Land Trust Conservation Easement update, a proclamation for Constitution Week, and recognition of life-saving awards. The consent agenda covers approval of minutes and claims through August 12, 2026.

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

City Council

The Santa Clara City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss four items: updating construction standards to include low-pressure sewer, an easement abandonment and creation for the Neil Walters property, street impact fees, and continued discussion on Frei's Fruit Stand parking. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Discussion to update construction standards to add low-pressure sewer
• Easement abandonment and creation for Neil Walters property
• Discussion on street impact fees
• Continued discussion on Frei's Fruit Stand parking

City Council

This notice announces three ordinances passed by the Santa Clara City Council during its July 22, 2026, meeting. These ordinances update city code regarding burial restrictions, property zoning, and official definitions.

• Ordinance No. 2026-15: Rezone and Site Plan for 2998 Santa Clara Drive
• Ordinance No. 2026-14: Update to City Code 12.24.100 Restriction on Burial
• Ordinance No. 2026-16: Adoption of Chapter 17.08, Definitions

Santa Clara Planning Commission

The Santa Clara Planning Commission public hearing scheduled for July 23, 2026 has been cancelled. The only agenda item — a proposed rezoning of 12.99 acres at 4405 W. 1700 N. for a wedding and event center — will be rescheduled for a later date.

• Proposed rezoning of Big Rocks Subdivision, Lots 1, 2, and 3 from Open Space OS to Planned Development Commercial PDC
• Applicants Randy & Sue Yocum seek to allow a wedding and event center on the 12.99-acre property
• Hearing cancelled; item to be rescheduled