Washington County, UT

Land Use Authority

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a work meeting on October 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM in the Washington County Conference Room 226 at 111 East Tabernacle Street, St. George, Utah. The stated purpose is to review and discuss various code changes to Title 10, chapters 11-20. This is a work meeting, so the agenda describes discussion rather than listed decisions or public hearings.

• Work meeting to review and discuss code changes to Title 10, chapters 11-20
• Meeting held at 111 East Tabernacle Street, St. George, Utah, Conference Room 226
• Zoom option available: Meeting ID 846 7343 4670, Passcode 285187
• Notice posted by David Wilkins, Planner I, on September 29, 2026
• ADA accommodation contact: Community Development Office, 435-301-7250

Tax Advisory Board (TAB)

The regular meeting of the Washington County Tourism Tax Advisory Board scheduled for October 29, 2026, has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions are listed.

Recreation, Arts and Parks Advisory Board

The Washington County Recreation, Arts and Parks (RAP) Disbursement Advisory Board will meet to review applications from 15 different organizations. The board will also approve minutes from the October 13, 2026 meeting and discuss future meeting dates.

• Application review for Southwest Symphony Orchestra
• Application review for St. George Children's Museum
• Application review for St. George Opera
• Application review for Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum
• Application review for Zion Canyon Arts & Humanities dba Z-Arts

Clerk/Auditor

The Washington County Clerk/Auditor has posted a notice that a Regular General Election will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026, under Utah code 20A-5a-102. Ballots for voters receiving them by mail will be mailed beginning 21 calendar days before the election. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Election Day. The notice also schedules public logic and accuracy testing of automatic tabulating equipment on October 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026, both at noon at the Washington County Administration Building, 111 E Tabernacle St, St. George.

• 2026 Regular General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Mail ballots sent beginning 21 calendar days before the election
• Logic and Accuracy Testing of tabulating equipment: October 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
• Logic and Accuracy Testing after Election Day: November 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
• Both testing sessions at Washington County Administration Building, 111 E Tabernacle St, St. George, starting at Entrance C

County Commission

The Washington County Commission will hold a public hearing to consider enacting an Agricultural Protection Area. This action is being considered per UCA 17-81-202.

• Public hearing for the enactment of an Agricultural Protection Area

Land Use Authority

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a work meeting to review and discuss various code changes. The discussion will focus on Title 10 Chapters 21 through 31.

• Review and discussion of code changes to Title 10 Chapters 21 through 31

Tax Advisory Board (TAB)

This meeting of the Washington County Tourism Tax Advisory Board, scheduled for December 3, 2026, has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions are listed.

• Meeting cancelled

Washington County Library Board

The Washington County Library Board will hold its regular meeting on December 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM in St. George, UT. The board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes from February 4, 2026, and set the next meeting date. Routine items such as budget reviews, grant discussions, and library policy considerations are listed but no substantive decisions are specified.

• Approval of meeting agenda
• Review and approval of minutes from February 4, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for June 4, 2026 at Hildale Branch Library
• Discussion of Carnegie, CLEF, and LSTA grants including Veyo Lockers project
• Library Card Policy review

Board of Equalization (BOE) Hearings

The Board of Equalization will meet to approve previous minutes and consider BOE matters. The meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at the Washington County Administration Building.

• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2026
• Consideration of BOE

County Commission

The Washington County Commission will discuss updating zoning regulations for mining, agritourism, and rural tourism. The board is also considering multiple marketing agreements funded by Transient Room Tax (TRT) and several infrastructure and service contracts.

• Rezoning of 2180 S. Coal Pits Road from OST-20 to A-5
• Updating Title 10 Zoning Regulations, including Mining and Gravel Zone and Rural Tourism Zone
• Contract with Suncore for flood mitigation infrastructure at Legacy Park
• Expenditure of TRT funding for marketing agreements with Vacation Races, Ride Southern Utah, and others
• Contracts for 911 Ambulance Service in unincorporated areas around Santa Clara and Ivins

Washington County Habitat Conservation Plan

The regular meeting of the Habitat Conservation Technical Committee scheduled for October 14, 2026, has been cancelled.

Land Use Authority

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding several zoning code changes, including new provisions for agritourism and a Rural Tourism Zone. The body will also review specific applications for zone changes, plat amendments, and road dedications.

• Proposed zoning code changes to repeal and replace Chapters 1-10, add Agritourism and Rural Tourism Zone provisions, and modify the Mining and Gravel Zone
• Zone change request for 5.00 acres at 2180 S Coal Pits Road from Open Space Transition to Agricultural
• Plat amendment for 1.47 acres at 90 N Doe Valley Cir to realign a public drainage easement
• Road dedication for parcels along Juniper Road and Holt Canyon Road by Silver Sage Family Trust
• Amended Conditional Use Permit for Verizon Wireless equipment at 850 W 3390 S in Hurricane

Recreation, Arts and Parks Advisory Board

The Washington County Recreation, Arts and Parks (RAP) Disbursement Advisory Board will meet to review funding applications from 15 different organizations. The board will also discuss funding changes and application eligibility for specific entities.

• Discussion of funding change
• Eligibility review for ART Provides and A.R.T.S. Inc.
• Application review for Dixie Watercolor Society
• Application review for Hurricane Valley Symphony
• Application review for Southern Utah Art Guild

County Commission

The Washington County Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss ambulance services. The discussion focuses on cost, quality, and access goals for ground ambulance service in unincorporated areas of the county.

• Discussion on ground ambulance service goals with Santa Clara-Ivins Fire Department

Land Use Authority

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 13, 2026, to consider changes to the zoning code. The proposed changes include repealing and replacing Chapters 1-10, adding provisions for Agritourism, adding the Rural Tourism Zone, and modifying Chapter 12, the Mining and Gravel Zone. The Commission will discuss the changes, receive public input, and make a recommendation to the County Commission.

• Repeal and replace zoning code Chapters 1-10
• Add provisions for Agritourism
• Add the Rural Tourism Zone
• Modify Chapter 12, the Mining and Gravel Zone
• Public hearing at 111 E. Tabernacle, St. George, UT, with Zoom option

Land Use Authority

The Washington County Land Use Authority has noticed a public hearing for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at 111 E Tabernacle, St. George, Utah. The hearing concerns an application to amend the Pinion Hills subdivision plat for parcel PHS-8-11-DVF, near 90 N Doe Valley Cir, Dammeron Valley, UT 84783. The applicant, David M. Yetsko, proposes to vacate a public easement and move it to a different location on the parcel. The notice text also refers to the Washington County Planning Commission holding the hearing; the public may attend in person or by Zoom and may submit written comments beforehand.

• Public hearing on amending the Pinion Hills subdivision plat, parcel PHS-8-11-DVF
• Applicant David M. Yetsko proposes vacating a public easement and relocating it on the parcel
• Parcel is approximately at 90 N Doe Valley Cir, Dammeron Valley, UT 84783
• Hearing set for October 13, 2026, 1:30 p.m., 111 E Tabernacle, St. George, with Zoom option
• Written comments accepted by the Community Development Department before the meeting

Land Use Authority

Washington County's Land Use Authority has noticed a public hearing for October 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. on a proposed zone change from OST-20 (Open Space Transition, 20-acre minimum lot size) to A-5 (Agricultural, 5-acre minimum lot size). The parcel, 1151-B-2-HV, is 5.00 acres at approximately 2180 S Coal Pits Rd., Virgin, Utah 84779, and the applicant is James Brant Reed. The hearing will be held in the Washington County Commission Chambers at 111 E. Tabernacle, St. George, Utah 84770, and is also available via Zoom. Written comments can be sent to the Community Development Department before the meeting.

• Public hearing on a zone change from OST-20 to A-5 for parcel 1151-B-2-HV
• Parcel is 5.00 acres at approximately 2180 S Coal Pits Rd., Virgin, Utah 84779
• Applicant listed as James Brant Reed
• Hearing set for October 13, 2026, 1:30 p.m. at 111 E. Tabernacle, St. George, Utah 84770, with Zoom option
• Written comments accepted by the Community Development Department; contact 435-301-7250

Washington County Library Board

The Washington County Library Board will meet to discuss the budget, board training, and an LSTA Grant. The agenda also includes items regarding Carnegie funds and digital authentication for Overdrive and Libby.

• LSTA Grant intergovernmental agreement
• Budget discussion
• Carnegie funds
• Overdrive, Libby, and 2-part authentication
• Staff Development Day scheduled for 10-12-26

Washington County Library Board

The Washington County Library Board will meet to discuss the budget and an LSTA Grant, including an intergovernmental agreement. The board will also review digital authentication for Overdrive and Libby and discuss Carnegie funds.

• LSTA Grant intergovernmental agreement
• Budget discussion
• Carnegie funds
• Overdrive, Libby, 2-part authentication
• Staff Development Day on 10-12-26

Board of Equalization (BOE) Hearings

The Washington County Board of Equalization will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and the consideration of BOE matters.

• Approval of Minutes of September 28, 2026
• Consideration of BOE

County Commission

The Washington County Commission will meet to decide on final 2026 tax rates and budgets for general operations, library funds, and the assessing and collecting levy. The body will also consider several interlocal agreements and tourism-related funding requests.

• Resolution No. R-2026-3839 and R-2026-3840 regarding 2026 final tax rates and budgets
• Resolution No. R-2026-3837 adopting the Community Development and Building Fee Schedule
• Interlocal agreement with City of Hurricane for Sand Hollow Road Trail and 180 West Pedestrian Bridge projects
• Resolution No. R-2026-3850 to designate Big Plains Road in Apple Valley as a County Class B Road
• Ash Creek Bridge Repair Change Order #2

Recreation, Arts and Parks Advisory Board

The Washington County Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) Disbursement Advisory Board meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM in the 3rd Floor Training Room 312, 111 East Tabernacle St., St. George. The board will approve minutes from June 23, 2026, discuss a potential policy change to move the unused funds return deadline, and review ten funding applications. No dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the notice.

• Discussion of a potential policy change to move the unused funds return deadline, close the funding gap, and let groups host events without interruption
• Application review for 10 groups including A Voice for Good, A.R.T.S. Inc, Art Around the Corner Foundation, Arts to Zion, Desert Strings, and Desert Winds Band
• Approval of minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting
• Future meeting dates set for Oct 13, Nov 3, Nov 24, and Dec 1, 2026, all at 12:00 PM
• Meeting is open to the public with Zoom access (ID 380 955 4584, passcode 456123)

Washington County Flood Control Board

The Washington County Flood Control Board will meet to vote on reimbursement agreements with Washington City and a joint-funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey. The board will also discuss the 2026 budget and financial updates.

• Reimbursement Agreement with Washington City for Sullivan Park Erosion Protection Project: $578,157.00
• Reimbursement Agreement with Washington City for the Millcreek Wash Project: $146,313.00
• Joint-Funding Agreement with U.S. Geological Survey Utah Water Science Center: $12,200
• Opening of 2026 Budget for Adjustments

County Commission

The Washington County Commission will hold a special public meeting on September 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM in the County Administration Building in St. George. The main item is consideration and potential adoption of Resolution No. R-2026-3836, approving a contract with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw legal research services for the Washington County Attorney's Office. The agenda also lists approval of September 15, 2026 Board of Equalization minutes and consideration of BOE matters. The notice does not state the contract's dollar amount.

• Resolution No. R-2026-3836: contract with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw legal research services for the Washington County Attorney's Office
• Approval of Board of Equalization minutes from September 15, 2026
• Consideration of Board of Equalization items

Board of Equalization (BOE) Hearings

The Washington County Board of Equalization (BOE) will hold a regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026, in the Commission Chambers at 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, Utah. The published agenda lists only two items: approval of the minutes of the September 15, 2026 meeting and "Consideration of BOE" appeals. The notice does not list specific properties, parcel numbers, or dollar amounts involved.

• Approval of minutes from the September 15, 2026 BOE meeting
• Consideration of BOE appeals (no specific properties or amounts listed in the notice)
• Meeting held at 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770 at 3:00 p.m.
• Notice signed by Sarah Lloyd, Deputy Washington County Clerk
• ADA accommodations available via the County Commission Office at 435-301-7000

Washington County Habitat Conservation Plan

The Washington County Habitat Conservation Advisory Committee (HCAC) meets to discuss and possibly act on the 2027 Habitat Conservation Plan budget, a recommendation from the Technical Committee, and updates on land acquisition and utility projects. The agenda also includes presentations on Gila monster genetics and open meeting training, plus routine consent items like approving prior minutes.

• Consideration and possible action on 2027 HCP Budget
• Discussion and possible action on TC recommendation
• Utility projects: water tank on Cottonwood Road, graveyard reservoir
• Surveys/clearances: private land east of Zone 6, Kayenta, White Dome
• Land acquisition updates and Zone 6 Fence Agreements

County Commission

The Washington County Commission is announcing a midterm vacancy on the Washington County Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees. The commission will accept applications until October 2, 2026, and will make the appointment at its October 6, 2026 meeting. This is a notice of vacancy, not a decision on the appointment.

• Vacancy on Washington County Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees
• Board position expires December 31, 2026
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and registered voters in Washington County
• Notice of Candidacy forms due by October 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
• Appointment to be made at October 6, 2026 commission meeting

County Commission

The Washington County Commission is announcing three vacancies on the Washington County Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees and is accepting applications. Interested qualified residents must submit a Notice of Candidacy form by November 6, 2026. Appointments will be made at the November 17, 2026 commission meeting.

• Three vacancies on Washington County Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees
• Board terms expire December 31, 2030
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and registered voters in Washington County
• Notice of Candidacy forms due November 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
• Appointments made November 17, 2026 at 111 East Tabernacle, St. George

Board of Equalization (BOE) Hearings

The Washington County Board of Equalization will hold a regular meeting to consider property tax appeals. The agenda includes approval of the September 1, 2026 minutes and consideration of BOE matters. No specific cases or details are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 1, 2026
• Consideration of Board of Equalization appeals

County Commission

The County Commission will hold a public hearing to receive input on issuing up to $50,000,000 in sales tax revenue bonds. The funds are proposed for the St. George Regional Airport Expansion Project and the Dixie Center Project, including the purchase of an interest in and improvement of the Dixie Center.

• Public hearing on issuance of up to $50,000,000 in sales tax revenue (TRT and TRCC) bonds
• Proposed funding for St. George Regional Airport Expansion Project
• Proposed funding for Dixie Center Project (purchase of interest and expansion/improvement)
• Discussion of the potential economic impact of the projects on the private sector

County Commission

The Washington County Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM in St. George, Utah. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine items, followed by regular agenda items such as proclamations, discussions, public comment, purchase requests, a bond public hearing, and several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include rezonings, contract amendments, and tourism tax funding agreements.

• Ordinance No. 2026-1333-O: Rezone property west of State Highway 18 (Pinto Road), north of Ence Place (5000 North), near Central, Utah, from A-20 to A-5 (Applicant: Littell Trust)
• Ordinance No. 2026-1334-O: Rezone property in Enterprise Ranchos Subdivision from A-20 to RA-1 (Applicant: Washington County Staff and Finlinson/Western)
• Ordinance No. 2026-1335-O: Rezone Parcel 3001-TR-STL in New Harmony Valley from OSC-20 to OST-20 (Applicant: Dusty Pulsipher)
• Resolution R-2026-3823: Approve amendment to contract with Jackson Excavation, Inc. for Pine Valley Reservoir Project 2026
• Resolution R-2026-3828: Approve capital improvement funding agreement with Tuacahn Center for the Arts for transient room tax funding for amphitheatre improvements

Land Use Authority

The Washington County Planning Commission is holding a work meeting to review and discuss the redraft of Chapters 1-10 of Title 10. This is a discussion item only, with no formal decisions or public hearings listed on the agenda.

• Review and discuss redraft of Chapters 1-10 of Title 10

Washington County Habitat Conservation Plan

The Washington County Habitat Conservation Plan Technical Committee will meet to discuss and take action on the 2027 adaptive management budget. The meeting also includes open meeting training and an administrator update.

• Discussion and action on 2027 adaptive management budget
• Open Meeting Training with Devin Snow
• Approval of August 19, 2026, minutes

Clerk/Auditor

This notice from the Washington County Clerk/Auditor provides information regarding the 2026 Regular General Election. The agenda refers to an attached handout for specific details.

• 2026 General Election Certification of County Candidates Notice

Land Use Authority

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zone change requested by Silver Sage Family Trust. The proposal seeks to change two parcels from A-20 (20-acre minimum lot size) to A-5 (5-acre minimum lot size).

• Zone change from A-20 to A-5 for Parcel 7004-A-1-A-2-NC at 3400 E Juniper Rd., Enterprise
• Zone change from A-20 to A-5 for Parcel 7006-A-6-NC at 3460 E. 900 N., Enterprise
• Public hearing for two 10-acre parcels

Land Use Authority

The Land Use Authority will hold public hearings on several zone change applications to allow for residential development or correct zoning inconsistencies. The commission will also review a hillside development permit and a preliminary plat for a new residential development.

• Zone change for 7.07 acres west of State Highway 18 near Central to A-5 zoning
• Staff-initiated zone change for 2.36 acres in Enterprise Ranchos to RA-1
• Zone change for 798 acres near New Harmony from OSC-20 to OST-20
• Zone change and boundary adjustment for two parcels north of Enterprise to A-5
• Hillside development permit for 20.08 acres at 1579 E 2000 N, New Harmony

Land Use Authority

The Washington County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on a proposed zone change for a 7.07-acre parcel (7090-A-3-NW) from A-20 (Agricultural 20-acre minimum lot size) to A-10 (Agricultural 10-acre minimum lot size). The parcel is located west of State Highway 18 (Pinto Road), north of Ence Place (5000 North), adjacent to Dixie National Forest near Central, Utah. The applicant is John Littell. Public comments can be submitted in writing or at the meeting.

• Proposed zone change from A-20 to A-10 for parcel 7090-A-3-NW (7.07 acres)
• Applicant: John Littell
• Public hearing on September 8, 2026, at 1:30 PM at 111 E. Tabernacle, St. George, UT
• Written comments accepted by Community Development Department until meeting
• Meeting also available via Zoom (ID: 873 1880 8198, Passcode: 055022)

Land Use Authority

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zone change for a 798.01-acre parcel (3001-TR-STL) located about 3 miles north of New Harmony, Utah. The change would rezone the property from OSC-20 (Open Space Conservation, 20-acre minimum lot size) to OST-20 (Open Space Transition, 20-acre minimum lot size). The applicant is Dusty Pulsipher. The hearing is scheduled for September 8, 2026, at 1:30 PM in St. George, with written comments accepted before the meeting.

• Proposed zone change from OSC-20 to OST-20 for parcel 3001-TR-STL (798.01 acres)
• Parcel located approximately 3 miles north of New Harmony, near Washington/Iron county border
• Public hearing on September 8, 2026, at 1:30 PM in St. George and via Zoom
• Written comments accepted by Community Development Department until before the meeting
• Applicant: Dusty Pulsipher