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Kathy Smith and Caitlin Krause were each introduced to the council and described their backgrounds. Smith, an eight‑year Ivins resident, described work in arts programs and fundraising and told the council she considers art part of the community fabric. Caitlin Krause, a recent full‑time resident and the city’s part‑time code enforcement officer, described experience in graphic design, event coordination and murals.

Councilmembers thanked both nominees and praised their volunteer experience and local involvement. The council approved the two resolutions by roll call vote; each carried unanimously.

Resolutions: the council approved the resolution appointing Kathy Smith (Resolution No. 20-25-10-10R) and the resolution appointing Caitlin Krause (Resolution No. 20-25-909R). Both appointees were welcomed and indicated they would participate in Arts Commission activities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Ivins - City Council - Jul 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council confirmed two appointments to the Ivins Arts Commission — Kathy Smith and Caitlin Krause — both unanimously approved by roll call vote and praised for arts and fundraising experience.","taxTitle","Ivins, Washington County, Utah","taxId",6018,"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},6517002,"Ivins approves Chinle Cliffs development agreement; allows alternate water connection option",433,1849000,2282000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5429410-65b8209f778a7771ec0a7fd8efd13eb4&start=1849&end=2282","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5429410-65b8209f778a7771ec0a7fd8efd13eb4/thumbnail_1849000.jpg","/articles/6517002/Ivins/Washington-County/Utah/Ivins-approves-Chinle-Cliffs-development-agreement-allows-alternate-water-connection-option","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517002-5ade240e371bf043352e1279871a5dfe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771113744&Signature=KPSdo~~pQhPKY-RpwEswQW0MLYjUG8yU~w4pCxWieK3TF-u69f0BiBmEJrEnnFsEEYXA3ybovw6y2O133NIrFMYGNQQEpzk7UYLoV1CjjNP6qcMQXl8hU6GQhl4Cvk~ixXLta4quQsNsGwYjYorNuWKEX3PczFwVh53U59xT1XEzKyJOJt7DR1gHoNaU21~1OBH7vQnfJBqXBRYsSZftDF8hoPZmyhZcrGxXI8zwIihX6YCeG9hes0TrEQ5RcqSNShLswpGY59pAlJvpqqLiWLIF6ZXS1iiWvJe59luKoQyuYcPO2FlKWWVQ5K8KfKjZ12n50czik7LEsOKaPeZPzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ivins City Council on July 17 approved a development agreement enabling the Chinle Cliffs subdivision on the south side of town, concluding long‑running negotiations that implement aspects of a two‑decade‑old settlement agreement for the site.

City staff and the developer told the council the new agreement largely follows the prior settlement plan but offers site and design changes staff prefers. The adopted agreement includes an amendment to Section 5(i) (noted in the meeting) that allows the parties — the developer and a nearby landowner group — to pursue a connection to a St. George transmission line along Highway 91 instead of constructing a booster pump facility if St. George will accept the connection. City staff said the language is intended to give the developer an option that may be less costly and more visually compatible than a booster pump station.

Councilmember Anderson recused himself from the item and did not participate in the discussion or vote. The council also asked clarifying questions about maximum building heights and walkout basements; staff confirmed that prior settlement terms limiting visible two‑story facades and sensitive‑lands provisions remained in effect, and explained that walkout basements were the mechanism by which two‑story appearances could be achieved while meeting the settlement’s visual standards.

A council member asked about park acreage tied to the project; staff reported that the park area (excluding the retention pond) measures about 6.81 acres based on updated mapping.

The council moved, seconded and approved the development agreement as amended; the motion carried on the floor.

Next steps: the developer intends to seek Planning Commission preliminary‑plan approval that will be conditioned on consistency with the approved agreement and exhibits, and staff will continue coordination on utilities and access.","Council approved a development agreement for the Chinle Cliffs subdivision, including language that lets parties pursue a St. George water connection instead of a booster pump; Councilmember Anderson recused from the item.",{"_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},6517007,"Ivins approves Black Desert Resort pickleball complex with lighting, hours and shuttle conditions",4533,3919000,8452000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5429410-65b8209f778a7771ec0a7fd8efd13eb4&start=3919&end=8452","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5429410-65b8209f778a7771ec0a7fd8efd13eb4/thumbnail_3919000.jpg","/articles/6517007/Ivins/Washington-County/Utah/Ivins-approves-Black-Desert-Resort-pickleball-complex-with-lighting-hours-and-shuttle-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517007-035230725d068df36013a372fce08960/orig.mp4?Expires=1771113744&Signature=CfQMIn9j3CQxBA1GcorRZ3vjZ6UopqwXP-5Xuj3np8p-PFgEOLyiXjbKaUjO24AR07l0EjWYVoyFfBI6BHzNJgB0xFLfx7tOeOZLhefNp8eTVj6SZEDsANPF04hbrofYsuKyfm5s6~oxpiArg-BLF2S8IWMcDSk9bQ1QwoeBYzsEdYi87skDPASnV1-O7uGs-LwBBTV~9Hlhv2X1cj3yvAGYFWP-FHNoUb8Nx7Gb4Hs5W8NRRxvSK4UMWTH-t2XQqz-rWXzBmmhoQREtQCXBs~B8qgnfhxg9r3OGlOYuqqZF4KZYWXQU0EhKyfS4s9iBvtOm94M07rfqWyfZPJW-hQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ivins City Council voted July 17 to approve a Class 5 conditional use permit allowing Black Desert Resort to build a multi‑court pickleball complex designed to host professional tournaments.

Applicant Coco Head, managing counsel for Black Desert, told the council the facility is intended both as an amenity for resort guests and as a permanent tournament venue. Plans include a championship court and smaller courts; the championship court will require taller fixtures for televised play and may use poles up to about 40 feet, while typical courts use 20–25 foot poles.

The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. The council’s approval includes these conditions: compliance with the city lighting code (applicants must provide lighting specifications from an illumination engineering specialist and work with the city on fixture choices to limit lateral spill); hours of operation limited to 7 a.m.–10 p.m. with allowance to finish an event that starts before 10 p.m.; a parking and shuttle plan for tournaments to avoid unmanaged curbside parking; and measures to mitigate noise. The applicant agreed to coordinate with neighboring developments and to use focused, modern fixtures and shielding where needed.

Council discussion focused on visibility from adjacent neighborhoods, pole height, lighting spill and temporary bleacher needs for large tournaments. Jerry Miyahara, representing an adjacent development, confirmed coordination on buffers and sight lines. The council expressed interest in staff review of final lighting specs once the professional association (PPA) and the applicant finalize tournament lighting requirements.

The conditional use permit was approved in a council motion; the vote passed on the floor.

Next steps: the applicant will provide final lighting designs and a tournament parking/shuttle plan for staff review to ensure compliance with the conditions adopted by the council.","Council approved a Class 5 conditional use permit for a tournament-scale pickleball complex at Black Desert Resort with conditions on lighting compliance, hours (7 a.m.–10 p.m., events may conclude), shuttle/parking plans and noise mitigation.",{"_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},6517012,"Ivins adopts new sewer impact fee; council exempts external ADUs",2821,3411000,6232000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5429410-65b8209f778a7771ec0a7fd8efd13eb4&start=3411&end=6232","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5429410-65b8209f778a7771ec0a7fd8efd13eb4/thumbnail_3411000.jpg","/articles/6517012/Ivins/Washington-County/Utah/Ivins-adopts-new-sewer-impact-fee-council-exempts-external-ADUs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517012-b073173a78c9b75abf855468766ce7db/orig.mp4?Expires=1771113744&Signature=i03WiDLhjzbgkOjvxshwkd0Aoumt~RZhCqm-hxuwmWDy880X~x~SuUlgvDxcMizmRFVw61nptSl8oF9qCtUw3IzrFyvBAjfT0dAWS-KKg3pDuWrbhSoiys3-70Cf8IJK-okCy1GvOVoTYVFHtIfZjVmZgyLQ5BiElEV9TKPtA2iEH2d5qNSnL6Aer9x81vEvMB8khwWK7O2-EehvzTibnl1nze9JI06XgJfJykwlt5268EXguKW0Fj52nI7YghGfnz7vJ-hpQr59Petx-0npiaX8rg8gmCChao1od2pspp08FzU66FCYDhHrXwGbMgQ3LF1WXtbKal~otP74WUTBEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ivins City Council on July 17 adopted Ordinance No. 20-25-15, enacting a revised sewer impact fee payable by new development after the city’s ten‑year facilities plan and impact fee analysis.

The city’s consultant recommended a maximum local sewer impact fee of $777.74 per equivalent residential unit (ERU). With an existing regional fee paid to St. George, the combined maximum sewer impact fee for a typical single‑family ERU would be about $2,121.56. Staff noted the adoption assumes the city will issue a $3 million bond for system projects, with a 4% interest assumption and a 20‑year repayment schedule.

At the public hearing, the consultant outlined the projects in the 10‑year plan: the primary item is replacement of the Lower Tuacón Wash trunk from Red Mountain to Snow Canyon Middle School, plus sewer line expansions near Highway 91. The plan establishes a level of service and apportions existing system value plus new facility costs across forecasted ERUs to derive the fee.

Councilmember Smith (paraphrasing staff) asked for and received an amendment ensuring the city explicitly will not charge the new sewer impact fee on external accessory dwelling units (ADUEs). That provision was added to the ordinance before final passage.

The ordinance was adopted by roll call vote: Councilmembers Anderson, Gillespie, Barton, Smith and Scott voted aye.

What this means: New development will pay the revised local fee (up to the consultant‑recommended maximum), but the council’s amendment exempts detached external ADUs from the local impact fee. Staff said a related user‑rate update will be brought to the council at a subsequent meeting to align monthly user charges with the updated capital program.","Council adopted an updated sewer impact fee facilities plan and set a local sewer impact fee of $777.74 (consultant maximum), combined with St. George charges to a comparable total of about $2,121.56; council added a carve‑out exempting external accessory dwelling units.",{"_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},6517017,"Ivins amends ADU rules to allow smaller external units and clarify heights, parking",3492,8201000,11693000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5429410-65b8209f778a7771ec0a7fd8efd13eb4&start=8201&end=11693","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5429410-65b8209f778a7771ec0a7fd8efd13eb4/thumbnail_8201000.jpg","/articles/6517017/Ivins/Washington-County/Utah/Ivins-amends-ADU-rules-to-allow-smaller-external-units-and-clarify-heights-parking","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517017-1028c05e7618f907adea07d05c42bcbb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771113744&Signature=dPyCnLv~8JEvtoK2JO9wHe4~4JuXDFFrl2gqZz7awAYGfVO4qsap7h3fKiOIdSVh6t24OvnhiWGGE7GCe40A8FlnsetpOBYHwrC8nTTAnj65eBujqxQEDfaf4eEUv2k4oXHMWli~ec7nzr6scFWG10qbwwNMK1lXtIUbRqhzUYIkxDRVEb8dTEahMvhw-LCqGbWijoBSdTgrgza96he9vJfOdqY7cR3aVSjdjwkQvDPz4NZOap0amQ67jPGd7iPnuws7YDMD6X2mYgwnCftezfg5zN92NVdLTwgZUcm9tOgF4Q1piaxGua7XB~yzAwYNUlNA05ZrDRbSr4-3kyo6ZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ivins City Council on July 17 approved Ordinance No. 20-25-14, amending the city code on accessory dwelling units to make it easier for homeowners to add detached external ADUs while adding standards on size, setbacks, parking and design.

Under the ordinance, an external ADU (ADUE) may be as small as 400 square feet and is capped at 1,000 square feet; the council left lot coverage limits in place and required a separate off‑street parking space for each ADUE (and a second space where the ADUE has two or more bedrooms). The ordinance also directs staff to implement a fine-grained, foot‑by‑foot sliding scale to determine allowable wall and building heights based on setback distances, resolving a prior conflict in the code.

Council and staff said the changes are intended to provide an attainable, modest option for homeowners and small households while protecting neighborhood character. City staff and councilmembers emphasized that ADUEs must be visually compatible with the principal dwelling; the ordinance references the city design guidelines for materials and color.

The public hearing drew one speaker, Wayne Pennington of Ivins, who urged a gradual scale rather than abrupt jumps in allowable height. ‘‘Imagine two neighbors wishing to implement external ADUs: one has a setback of 9 feet 5 inches, the other 10 feet,’’ Pennington said during public comment, arguing that the rules should treat small differences consistently.

Councilmembers and staff discussed practical points raised in recent permit reviews — including how detached garages, agricultural outbuildings and kit homes interact with the same table of setback/height limits. The council asked staff to convert the table into a continuous (per‑foot) scale so that an applicant with a 4‑foot setback can see a proportional allowable height rather than jumping to the next five‑foot tier.

The ordinance keeps a one‑story limit for external ADUs and expressly prohibits balconies or second‑story rooftop decks on ADUEs. It also requires ADUE roofs and design to be compatible with the primary dwelling; the council added limited flexibility for premanufactured “kit” units so they can be made to match neighborhood character when feasible.

The council adopted the ordinance after discussion and a motion to approve; the roll call vote was unanimous: Councilmembers Anderson, Gillespie, Barton, Smith and Scott voted aye.

What’s next: staff will publish the revised ADU permit checklist and adjust the numeric table in the code to the new per‑foot sliding scale, and the planning staff said they will continue to coordinate wording with building permit reviewers to minimize later ambiguity.","The Ivins City Council adopted an ordinance July 17 that changes accessory dwelling unit rules — setting a 400–1,000 sq ft external ADU range, clarifying parking requirements and adopting a sliding scale for setback-versus-height limits.","actionData","errors"]

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