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According to staff, the loss was more than $20,000. Staff said Mr. Batch filed a police report and that the equipment was not insured. Commissioners discussed the timing of the outage and whether repeat outages or additional security patrols could reduce the likelihood of similar incidents.

No formal action was taken; staff said the incident had been reported to police and that the city would monitor the situation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","02.12.2025 Planning Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners were told that a thief or thieves removed more than $20,000 in equipment from a radio tower owned/operated by Ray Batch during a recent multi-hour power outage; the incident was reported to police.","taxTitle","Toquerville, Washington County, Utah","taxId",7485,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6666954,"Staff updates planning commission on multiple construction projects and utility work",683,838000,1521000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2292360-3e9328572a7cb5d5e9dec21f1cbf6e2e&start=838&end=1521","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2292360-3e9328572a7cb5d5e9dec21f1cbf6e2e/thumbnail_838000.jpg","/articles/6666954/Toquerville/Washington-County/Utah/Staff-updates-planning-commission-on-multiple-construction-projects-and-utility-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666954-412ad613ec60c694ef0d43585bbff779/orig.mp4?Expires=1773079069&Signature=cjxFcIjJdbvLoJub9~pey6BcuuJisjuA8i1~qs3yPmy8dNAA41XQZ5EIqkZMGTHF0i3RwlbWBxiYdikyAQZmnJlEYHOZkEYgy4WiyX4nfhScSHlZENyCrivWCK~qlJAbWHFAZ68lAGL9qAkT-0Ta7numrA0y9lHW3FJery47Bo4ixqjuO0DZKgtzw9ynkYULaBJH9EYuocs6bQA3mv~w5WuJ-GduC6u53MU-ayWRB8W-12~uTLoBDueBR1XzH2Xs5xYIyFa5vYzg6rteMN9xkRIvrSzhIbkjC0CZlthaY23iCuN78d36MuJYGTINDW~MoYQFX2qDc3BS~gDClzhJ6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Staff provided a broad engineering and construction update at the Feb. 12 meeting, summarizing active grading, utility coordination and timeline items across several projects.

Darren, a staff member working with engineering projects, said the Boulder Ridge development across I-15 is moving large amounts of dirt and will likely spend months to a year in grading before roads and infrastructure appear; the developer had obtained a grading permit and, per city ordinance, may begin moving dirt before final construction plans are complete. Staff said the developer had not yet posted bond or started infrastructure construction.

Staff said IME (automation/industrial site near Anderson Junction Road) had grading permits and was meeting with its engineer; Rocky Mountain Power and the site engineer were coordinating on transformer and voltage design. At the Sapp Brothers location, UDOT completed final review of a proposed stoplight but a gas-line conflict — a gas line was placed where a traffic-signal mast arm would go — created a setback and may delay opening.

Washington County Water Conservancy District will begin grading and moving material for a reservoir liner and a 2,000,000-gallon tank; staff showed photos of vaults, transformers and pump house infrastructure already in place. Contractor Jed Palmer was named as working on the north tie-in for the parkway; temporary tie-ins and reduced speeds (proposed 35 mph for a short section) were described to ease the transition as the new parkway is connected.

A geotechnical issue described as a “sand pocket” required mitigation: crews placed large basalt rock and a high-density polymer to stabilize a sugar-sand layer discovered during excavation. Staff said UDOT and geotechnical engineers approved the mitigation.

Staff reported a wet spot near the project area and described field tests. A water line valve had been left uncapped and leaked slightly; soil testing showed no sewage contamination. The geotechnical consultant said the feature appeared to be getting smaller and staff will take weekly photos to monitor changes.

Westfield Park remains underfunded; staff said the city is seeking grants and piecemeal procurement to complete the park with limited city funds.

Staff also mentioned continuing coordination on the Firelight MPDO modification and a development agreement; planning commissioners are invited to a forthcoming work session where city attorneys will review the modification and related policies.

No formal action was taken; the update was informational.","Staff briefed the commission on grading and infrastructure work at the Boulder Ridge and IME sites, progress on the new parkway, a delayed stoplight tied to a utility conflict, reservoir grading by the water district, sand-pocket mitigation, a persistent wet spot under study, and limited funds for Westfield Park.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6666959,"Commission weighs tightening rules for livestock on residential lots",595,3746000,4341000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2292360-3e9328572a7cb5d5e9dec21f1cbf6e2e&start=3746&end=4341","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2292360-3e9328572a7cb5d5e9dec21f1cbf6e2e/thumbnail_3746000.jpg","/articles/6666959/Toquerville/Washington-County/Utah/Commission-weighs-tightening-rules-for-livestock-on-residential-lots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666959-47cb63589ad7bb34e5479c31de909991/orig.mp4?Expires=1773079069&Signature=oB3VlQat3fTXuwSCt~mmMn5NjO1t5kYpCG5sSekDuxAzfnWcmqaD2RxidCbRcsR4sN5zzOaK0HUPAbYTWFUDKIb3Y8d49hz4Cu-2-Kl-ucggrBEwHdQaxPLpecYETH3UoAU5-5fvvsgi4IFO3J5krBWH2h8pYxT7UyZBNqrlZZ7-OWE1n3s4M0eo5n5dy7UZhUIFw1Do18tScKlJms1f9~xkBatSqe3kSDcYbgQEB-csGfTkmvZHusjlr~qiNDP8VQIG5dC1~JlQavAHgt-EhzFrzgVMVwIxbzkzgtZYsuwu5-c0MWZMytPMQBxC7JFXM5FTH09mWTO5o2iRLrG2~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several commissioners raised concerns Feb. 12 about properties where livestock are kept in residential zones but the owner does not appear to live on site. Commissioners said some lots have horses and other animals but no primary residence, and neighbors raised odor and property-maintenance concerns.

Staff noted that livestock uses are currently regulated as conditional uses and that the municipal animal-control code (Title 5) already contains standard conditions — for example, a note in the meeting that “manure shall be cleaned at least weekly and odor should be controlled” — but that enforcement is complaint-driven.

Commissioners discussed two policy approaches: (1) broaden the nuisance ordinance and other city code to restrict uses on vacant lots before owners establish a dwelling and utilities; or (2) place explicit conditions in the city’s land-use code for livestock conditional-use permits, including requirements that a dwelling be present, minimum care standards, and regular manure removal. Staff said they would draft ordinance language and present options to City Council.

No ordinance was adopted at the meeting. Staff said any proposed change to Title 5 (animal control) or conditional-use standards would proceed to City Council for action.","Commissioners discussed complaints about animals kept on residential lots where owners do not live, and asked staff to consider amending the animal-care/nuisance rules or adding conditions to conditional-use permits to require dwelling occupancy and manure control.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6666962,"Commission opens discussion on accessory dwelling units; staff to draft regulations",882,2508000,3390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2292360-3e9328572a7cb5d5e9dec21f1cbf6e2e&start=2508&end=3390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2292360-3e9328572a7cb5d5e9dec21f1cbf6e2e/thumbnail_2508000.jpg","/articles/6666962/Toquerville/Washington-County/Utah/Commission-opens-discussion-on-accessory-dwelling-units-staff-to-draft-regulations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666962-3a76e121025742a15cb155eb3b6acb41/orig.mp4?Expires=1773079069&Signature=EofhKifS6GQWa2CmKms-m6cB~~ctMD1mhktMGCEgIhqL6zQ4FZMRiMs9nKaruyilLA-Df2~DNdkonXf-jCvyBAojtyG1h51eDiGcPMO59qCjUmHg-Q8xkiDBzwJTq9lmqviI0r0jS6YcPIXPW6Plty6DbiFW09nPY4-XXtEbqR4CF2b9xQmtkXXuQJrH2Pe6-JKfWuyYBT4W5Ro~SveGaqzEqydfyF8s5OeBOvCWdBE~uGp5lSwraCmmY4JA7CS0Z10A5456agLaruhSBOD8b7FWY~7MJq722f48wGtzBKe77bmOwhxXVKdz5Rer8r8GT87SXclS3zqivHy7El9P1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tocqueville planning staff and commissioners on Feb. 12 discussed how the city should handle accessory dwelling units (ADUs) after changes in state law that affect internal ADUs.

Emily, a planning department staff member, told the commission that “last year state code has passed that, mandate cities to permit internal accessory dwelling units” and that Tocqueville’s existing code treats internal ADUs inconsistently. Staff said external ADUs (detached units) are currently subject to secondary-structure setback and height rules and require building permits, but the code does not explicitly regulate many of the issues that other nearby cities address.

Commissioners and members of the public discussed potential controls staff could draft, including limiting the number of ADUs on a lot, requiring owner occupancy of the primary dwelling, minimum lot sizes or a maximum proportion of backyard area used by a detached ADU (one example suggested: no more than one-third of the backyard), off-street parking requirements, occupancy caps tied to bedroom counts, size limits and annual inspection or permitting requirements.

Staff noted that other municipalities use HUD guidance (roughly two persons per bedroom) and local fire and building codes to inform occupancy and safety standards. Commissioners also discussed how enforcement typically is complaint-driven and that some homeowners alter lighting or fixtures after occupancy inspections.

Multiple commissioners expressed support for drafting a code amendment. The commission directed staff to prepare draft ADU regulations that would address internal and external ADUs, including suggested topics: parking, owner-occupancy requirements, lot-size minimums, maximum unit size or backyard footprint, occupancy limits and inspection/permitting procedures. No formal ordinance vote was taken; staff will return with a draft for future review.","Commissioners discussed internal (in-home) and external accessory dwelling units (ADUs), identified enforcement and occupancy concerns, and directed staff to draft clarifying code language addressing parking, ownership and size limits.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6666966,"Planning commission recommends annexation policy plan for council consideration",104,1759000,1863000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2292360-3e9328572a7cb5d5e9dec21f1cbf6e2e&start=1759&end=1863","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2292360-3e9328572a7cb5d5e9dec21f1cbf6e2e/thumbnail_1759000.jpg","/articles/6666966/Toquerville/Washington-County/Utah/Planning-commission-recommends-annexation-policy-plan-for-council-consideration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666966-890114c641a42e4f51388df83cf93142/orig.mp4?Expires=1773079069&Signature=b35-8w9Bup7o1HWI8vdqV2ExEzUvhQRNd3cE7VV00NqEF1od210w3aX0ID7g9MPErfZZhJiQk40J-1pSgmDIjVv1ja6SHqUuJOowqdwYQei3WVjZ-AdLDcWizVXJ01Oq4MRJlVDY6YQxk2YlWT1lL02o3tXxky3OVcwJp5DE5uCLTpuyvIKGSBqke~PVMFYcEgZ4AOQWxrApnNuo8cHAMd2-Ah-J9S0o0axk50czh7qMjXMBZo46WsKzEpEEw~QU13nVZTW3q1E8hFejHRtG836GAJGxS5s8xtnGLGAVdBCCFjtC~9Tz0mZ9IVUsy166kb6OWAGNAlA7iVrTQYSbZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tocqueville City Planning Commission voted Feb. 12 to recommend that the City Council adopt the city’s annexation policy plan. Staff said the commission had reviewed the plan at the December meeting and identified affected adjacent entities and special service districts; no public comments were received during the meeting.

Emily, a planning department staff member, told commissioners the commission had one last public hearing and staff needed a recommendation to send the plan to city council. The commission opened and closed the public hearing without public testimony and then approved the motion to recommend adoption “as is.” The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.","Tocqueville’s Planning Commission voted to recommend adoption of the city’s annexation policy plan and will forward that recommendation to the City Council.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6666970,"Planning commission recommends updates to outdoor lighting rules, clarifies enforcement role",613,1877000,2490000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2292360-3e9328572a7cb5d5e9dec21f1cbf6e2e&start=1877&end=2490","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2292360-3e9328572a7cb5d5e9dec21f1cbf6e2e/thumbnail_1877000.jpg","/articles/6666970/Toquerville/Washington-County/Utah/Planning-commission-recommends-updates-to-outdoor-lighting-rules-clarifies-enforcement-role","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666970-b2b4920baa60108b3e7125ddf9c2be9d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773079069&Signature=e7ssrNB9ZIkISxkeTtzpQAbtOEJP2XYxGh3s-5zkOG9TYWcYhnt-4ib9ERx5uzUYXIvqEqmRE6nOc53hDcrUs~uKlVrAnsIN339FR5iCGy9dBy865Wbpgxgd5k6PPJarelSIVi8bDd4saX1SZB7-om76RbPYmstCWUJ8S-H-808I0Swmk-DKUgUOUiQb9QgPpqnF6CCOqQ5tIZHVEAXDI3Wauw4jHZSIMmoipYLiOethfKct4i4M40wjhAPLnzWfRVRYyI2P21eMjm7T1r~ISZSvHKsGXR8dln3QASZpliDZPn2S-AradXpxmWuTa32o8pf~xTkg~az26Ka8bEBuBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tocqueville City Planning Commission on Feb. 12 recommended that the City Council adopt ordinance 2025.xx to update Title 10, Chapter 24, Section 4 of the Tocqueville City Code to set exterior lighting hours and clarify technical terms and enforcement.

The commission’s recommendation follows staff-proposed edits that set a clear lighting curfew of 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. for enforcement purposes and tightened definitions for terms such as sport-court lighting and low-voltage systems. “We added a start and clarified the end time for lights…so we just put 6AM to 11PM for enforcement,” said Emily, a planning department staff member who presented the redline changes.

The ordinance drafts remove holiday lighting from a general exemption, because staff said the code already contains specific holiday-lighting rules in another section. The draft also replaces a Rocky Mountain Power reference with the broader term “public utility company” and defines low-voltage systems as 50 volts or less.

Commissioners asked how the code would be enforced and who would serve as the lighting administrator. Emily said complaints would be routed to Jason, a code enforcement staff member, and the planning staff would work closely with him. Commissioners and staff agreed to adjust the ordinance language to name the planning-and-zoning administrator or a designee as the enforcement authority to avoid creating a permanent title that might not exist in the future.

Commissioners discussed community education and inspection practices. Staff said the city posts guidance on its website and social media and that building permits include the city’s lighting standards. Commissioners suggested ways to improve homeowner and contractor awareness, including providing an “owner copy” of lighting guidance at permit issuance and using illustrative before/after photos to show compliant fixtures.

After public comment (no external attendees spoke), the commission voted to recommend approval of the ordinance with the clarified enforcement language and a caveat to add “planning and zoning administrator or designee.” The motion passed and the commission forwarded the recommendation to the City Council.

The commission noted enforcement challenges: compliance is currently complaint-driven and building inspections often occur during daytime hours, making it difficult to measure nighttime light levels. Staff said the building inspector checks fixtures at occupancy and that calibrated measurement equipment will be acquired in the future to support nighttime enforcement.

The planning department will send the redlined ordinance, the staff report and supporting materials to the council for final action.","The Tocqueville City Planning Commission recommended the city adopt updates to outdoor lighting standards that set an explicit curfew, clarify defined terms and identify the enforcement authority; commissioners also discussed public education and enforcement challenges.","actionData","errors"]

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