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Commission members said neighbors who testified during the public hearing cited increased traffic, parking overflow from park events, safety concerns for children, and the risk of short‑term rentals changing neighborhood character. Some residents estimated increased daily trips if the development proceeded. The commission reviewed the general plan elements, including distribution of densities and housing goals, and discussed striking a balance between preserving neighborhood character and meeting broader goals for attainable housing and workforce housing.

The commission voted 3–2 to recommend approval on a separate petition reviewed at the meeting (the chair noted proximity to existing higher density and a city park as supporting factors); dissenting commissioners said other parts of Ivins were more appropriate for higher density. The planning commission also discussed home‑occupation code edits and travel site visits, and asked staff to evaluate existing parking conditions at Unity Park, acknowledging that a private rezoning cannot by itself solve current park parking shortages.

Commission staff highlighted how the mixed‑use overlay and table of uses can create confusion when a resort‑commercial zone includes multifamily uses only with an overlay; staff asked council to consider streamlining the code if the council wants multifamily to be a straightforward entitlement in RC zones.

Council and commission members urged public education — for example, inviting police or traffic staff to clarify traffic‑count and public‑safety data — to reduce speculative claims in public debate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Ivins - City Council","oneSentenceSummary","The Ivins Planning Commission reported split public reaction to proposed attainable‑housing zoning near Unity Park and voted 3–2 to recommend approval of a different nearby petition while noting parking, traffic and neighborhood‑character concerns cited by residents.","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},6590452,"Ivins Parks staff report strong public support for skate‑park lights; city may amend impact fee rules for Fitness Way Park",385,191000,576000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5555445-b065bcacbf6cde105f7aa86eb10fabd8&start=191&end=576","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5555445-b065bcacbf6cde105f7aa86eb10fabd8/thumbnail_191000.jpg","/articles/6590452/Ivins/Washington-County/Utah/Ivins-Parks-staff-report-strong-public-support-for-skatepark-lights-city-may-amend-impact-fee-rules-for-Fitness-Way-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590452-3b69d26b305808bda107236c44d3841d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770906509&Signature=bl6kJGt8mOpH9Q8pgri~BEx1y5Vyuf-iSJd1RZYT3xw1giseRpkacpmBHEyAd~0NtSHJxHOXsH-zFehOaGmslgRVvR0bqjbabqgYmbr~MqP-y0lCdSQEcQwEmqilNpET1k3eVLQcYwBPNOwNBBn3BasgJoRMl~eAmNhXnzIeeWq9sbelCfIfuXXE6zT02ymv1KOlDP5a-grJeIM1GH0tbxCZjVEn--RCuJN5jnpIWMe29waithY-NC2XjW9Dr3Kr3CcpF8whzmJZhp6AeOjf442SCUpz1mQRXv-2yo--QclcGQd6sX-5VwPyYJH4fg2lICsbfsSusEtjtodqFjoMYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks and Recreation staff told the Ivins City Council on Aug. 7 that an online survey showed majority support for installing lights at the city skate park, and that design work provided by a lighting vendor is International Dark‑Sky compliant.

Recreation director said 233 people responded within a week: roughly 47% of respondents use the skate park and 61% supported adding lights; 7% said they were unsure and many comments tied support to conditions such as limiting hours, shielding fixtures and meeting Dark‑Sky standards. The staff presentation noted the vendor (Musco Lighting) proposed fixtures with shielding and optics designed to limit spill light.

On funding, staff said the skate‑park lights would be paid from wrap‑tax funds earmarked for parks and recreation — roughly half from parks wrap‑tax and half from recreation wrap‑tax — and would not be subsidized by the city's general operating fund.

Separately, Parks staff described a requested amendment to the city's impact‑fee schedule to treat Fitness Way Park as a 100% impact‑fee‑eligible acquisition rather than the current 50% allowance in the May 2023 study. The consultant estimated updating the study table portion as an amendment would cost about $8,000 (the earlier full new study estimate had been $30,000–$35,000). Staff said the change would allow the city to apply its existing park impact‑fee balance toward purchasing Fitness Way Park land if a willing seller is available.","Parks and Recreation reported high survey support for lights at the skate park, said the cost would be covered by parks/recreation wrap‑tax funds (not the general fund), and described a proposed minor amendment to the 2023 impact‑fee plan that would let the city use impact fees more flexibly to purchase Fitness Way Park land.",{"_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},6590457,"Ivins council approves zoning change, sewer rates and several program agreements; tables water-efficiency ordinance",261,2165000,2426000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5555445-b065bcacbf6cde105f7aa86eb10fabd8&start=2165&end=2426","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5555445-b065bcacbf6cde105f7aa86eb10fabd8/thumbnail_2165000.jpg","/articles/6590457/Ivins/Washington-County/Utah/Ivins-council-approves-zoning-change-sewer-rates-and-several-program-agreements-tables-water-efficiency-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590457-84ddc238f33149614da9fe1c37779da4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770906509&Signature=IOqsu2v3jzGMnwAgpMbl1P2TK-9c5pfrpdbW2LsIMquL9xeNKnNcwMvb~NhUGSU2osfS422LbswXLnush5A7~AfLR8VrlDq2xGGnmAS5QVZL61L5uT1SqBtsCVqYe6pEbY7lZ3p1br6jBn73gKcNnCWhq2OWDxG2Lqe8B6iOyWeutFOKI1VBSvFHH~Z8X7HwU9sgJ-A1FQbE9uA4nYmGa4fl~vmsgJjQQf33O06cXrvNkwxtl0ILlAX225U9A~-t2natVXqT6-x0dgNEDA3UHW3UZDLIsfiKC4DiyveYhIFDtyknT6NRJYHuNpmscCsM2xO6lDVM3PBsa0ihuWgxZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ivins City Council on Aug. 7 approved a series of ordinances, contracts and resolutions and took procedural steps on several planning items.

Councilmembers voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 2025‑16, approving a zone amendment from RA‑1 (residential agricultural, one acre lots) to R‑1‑7.5 (single‑family residential, 7,500‑square‑foot lots) for about 9.87 acres located near 400 East and 200 South (the Hafen property). The council also adopted a sewer‑rate resolution implementing the rate schedule recommended in a study presented by the city's consultants.

Separately, the council approved a memorandum of understanding with CenturyLink to permit artwork wraps on utility boxes, and then approved a specific wrap design for the Copper Canyon subdivision. The council also approved a contract to partner with the 911 Cell Phone Bank program to distribute wiped, unclaimed or donated phones to victims and others in need, with added legal language to allow the city to release unclaimed items for this public interest purpose.

On the other hand, the council discussed but tabled proposed code language that would incorporate the Washington County Water Conservancy District’s “ultra water‑efficient” development standards into Ivins’ municipal code; councilmembers asked staff to seek detailed clarification from the district about enforcement, incentives and how the standards would interact with Ivins’ existing Chapter 11 landscaping rules. The council also continued consideration of a development agreement for Hafen Farms to a later meeting and directed staff to schedule the required public hearing for any proposed sale of city‑owned land associated with that project.

Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 2025‑16 (zone amendment RA‑1 to R‑1‑7.5, approx. 9.87 acres at 400 E / 200 S): Motion passed by roll call vote; Anderson, Gillespie, Barton, Smith and Scott voted Aye; outcome: approved.
- Resolution 2025‑13R (sewer rate study and rates): Motion passed by roll call vote; unanimous Aye; outcome: approved.
- Memorandum of Understanding with CenturyLink (utility box wraps): approved by voice vote; outcome: approved.
- Approval of artwork wrap for CenturyLink box in Copper Canyon subdivision: approved by voice vote; outcome: approved.
- Contract for 911 cell phone bank program (use of unclaimed/donated phones for public interest purpose, with release language): approved by voice vote; outcome: approved.
- Ultra water‑efficient standards ordinance: discussion held; motion to table passed (council asked staff to seek clarification from the conservancy district); outcome: tabled.
- Hafen Farms development agreement: discussion continued to a later meeting (council noted state/local code requires public notice and hearing for disposal of city real property); outcome: continued.

Councilmembers and staff said the approved actions are intended to address immediate city needs — paving the way for housing development at the Hafen site, funding and stabilizing sewer operations, and encouraging public‑facing art and community programs — while the tabled water‑efficiency matter will return after staff obtains technical and enforcement details from the water district.","At its Aug. 7 meeting the Ivins City Council adopted a zone change for roughly 9.87 acres at 400 East and 200 South, approved a sewer rate resolution and signed several program agreements, while tabling an ordinance to adopt ultra water‑efficient development standards pending clarification from the water district.","actionData","errors"]

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