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Rodinos said he intends to comply with the citation while preparing a proposal to amend the ordinance so it better addresses safety and security needs at night. He noted other jurisdictions had language he felt struck a better balance between dark‑sky protection and surface‑level public safety.

Council members and staff responded that specific ordinance changes or sensitive‑lands questions typically start with the planning commission; staff encouraged Mr. Rodinos to submit a proposed amendment or request that planning commission place the topic on a future agenda. Councilors reiterated that residents can request ordinance amendments and that any proposal would be considered through the public‑hearing process.

The exchange was part of open forum and not a formal code change. Staff noted the town’s dark‑sky ordinance contains lighting standards elsewhere in the code and that any clarification or amendment should come through the established planning process so it can be publicly discussed and mapped to compliance obligations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Council 8- 19- 25","oneSentenceSummary","A resident said the town’s dark‑sky ordinance lacks explicit consideration of neighborhood safety and signaled intent to propose an amendment after receiving a citation for a streetlight on his property; councilors and staff said planning commission handles sensitive‑lands or lighting code matters and that residents can propose amendments.","taxTitle","Virgin , Washington County, Utah","taxId",7486,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6503031,"Council sends contested zone‑change back to planning commission after legal timing and map issues raised",334,6859000,7193000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5670750-b1a5e427872d0f5e28cd12dd8cdb0321&start=6859&end=7193","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5670750-b1a5e427872d0f5e28cd12dd8cdb0321/thumbnail_6859000.jpg","/articles/6503031/Virgin/Washington-County/Utah/Council-sends-contested-zonechange-back-to-planning-commission-after-legal-timing-and-map-issues-raised","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503031-052f7f5843c04b39fae4d84bf7617ba8/orig.mp4?Expires=1769979981&Signature=Evw7P2zqmj65UYDlGasH9q3BYCPoO25cJQlOVdJj21dfJ0jO66BYWEgCXsa6p5SQYHjmayXeIUZtQzeAwaBC45Qdt~4LaxVQhptAZiGlrSStIjEKFB8UaZyslmkC1n6MKS9ZghEC3vIeq8ARfPbad-pidX7oiwioXTpj9NoOAap13iOdkIsnlP3f1kEzOdXFbYLA3RwZ4P7FVqPgDLBfu5Gcv1M4341WqfhagUsbIVx7iaeNmHCRzovvPsB2ycuDGECr-9qwt0PVqOrfn44E3N9707Gh5h5v6Z5npLXIYQ9RwZlqsS~J~zRvYyc8qiQ~9S95Jy1o1GRN5wmH~eSy0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Virgin Town Council on Aug. 19 referred a contested zone‑change application back to the planning commission for a new public hearing after staff and the town attorney identified timeline and mapping questions tied to a later code amendment that limited commercial depth along the highway to 400 feet.

Council members and staff discussed whether the applicant’s zone‑change filings (initially submitted in mid‑2024) predated the ordinance that added a 400‑foot depth limit for highway commercial areas. Staff said the applicant recorded a land‑partition after initial filings and later resubmitted a revised zone‑change map; council and staff concluded the sequence of filings and recorded parcel map must be reviewed to determine whether the 400‑foot limitation applies.

Because public comments at the planning commission public hearing had been given under the assumption of the 400‑foot depth restriction, council members directed that the planning commission hold another public hearing explaining the legal context and allowing residents and the applicant to amend testimony if they wish. Council also asked staff and legal counsel to confirm application dates and mapping history before the planning commission reconvenes.

Outcome: Council voted to return the item to the planning commission for reconsideration and public hearing; staff and legal will verify whether the application predates the 400‑foot commercial‑depth ordinance and advise on options, including whether a development agreement or rezone consistent with recorded parcel boundaries is appropriate.","A zone‑change application that planning commissioners approved was sent back for a new public hearing after staff and council raised questions about whether a subsequent 400‑foot commercial‑depth limitation applied to the applicant's earlier filing.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6503034,"Developer asks council about rezoning process for mixed hospitality and community uses in Virgin",381,1404000,1785000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5670750-b1a5e427872d0f5e28cd12dd8cdb0321&start=1404&end=1785","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5670750-b1a5e427872d0f5e28cd12dd8cdb0321/thumbnail_1404000.jpg","/articles/6503034/Virgin/Washington-County/Utah/Developer-asks-council-about-rezoning-process-for-mixed-hospitality-and-community-uses-in-Virgin","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503034-1adc2efc1cfb00b9bbd410ea30d530d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1769979981&Signature=Z6ILs32q3Konpqc9gBe1boaohRVQMJOHZZCSUMWTwLJs8wSgygLs5OJhZD5KL9dBTjB0jJL~VKqGShFefaj~X7qRQHvko3YvV1WUJbZP~XAflZr4EdMIGO5rLY2AZrxn9PUcqmCPpkQz1EVrX0aUShIu5hiPQoRmAj8YFVGBeceHLb0VZDUQQhqeFFRk3ehkgULihnKgDfb87sPSj4hxGd996tS-wt1JVT6JAD5JZX07bKj0vE20QKGjXLt~n3SSCuKGdOgjDG7ph8fs4QYp9lqjVa5MnT~cWxscB2ZDE1mu8gTLBnvN1zFQo-A5ZbSgOkXD3vJMP0KdV-MF6~TqLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Renee Patel, a developer who said her family holds an eight‑acre parcel in Virgin, asked the Town Council during open forum on Aug. 19 whether the property could be rezoned to allow a small hotel, a coffee shop and a community meeting space.

Patel said the site sits across the highway from a highway‑resort parcel and that her concept aims to keep building heights low and preserve the town’s scenic character while providing lower‑cost lodging options for Zion National Park visitors.

Councilors replied that zone changes must start with the planning commission. Councilmembers said planning will hold a public hearing and collect public input; the council will consider the planning commission’s recommendation and the results of community surveys such as the general plan outreach. Councilors noted prior survey responses that emphasized a desire for grocery and retail options and caution around new lodging, and they advised Patel that a rezoning application would trigger resident comment and planning review.

The council described hotel development as a higher‑impact use that residents had previously signaled concern about. Staff recommended that Ms. Patel submit a formal zone‑change application to the planning commission as the next step.","A developer told the council she is exploring rezoning eight acres for a small hotel, coffee shop and community meeting space and was advised to take a formal zone‑change request to the planning commission; council members emphasized resident preferences from a recent general plan survey.",{"_32":99,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":100,"_40":101,"_42":102,"_44":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6503039,"Virgin adopts 'live‑work' ordinance, expands conditional live‑work uses in commercial zone",825,3949000,4774000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5670750-b1a5e427872d0f5e28cd12dd8cdb0321&start=3949&end=4774","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5670750-b1a5e427872d0f5e28cd12dd8cdb0321/thumbnail_3949000.jpg","/articles/6503039/Virgin/Washington-County/Utah/Virgin-adopts-livework-ordinance-expands-conditional-livework-uses-in-commercial-zone","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503039-c36020214575af2075068d4233bdea89/orig.mp4?Expires=1769979981&Signature=noxXE1wQJJAoKtz7rMywvhn9hciAhkagcs8xT-caOn0ShVStbYwJlEPA5xQIrG3Cf2U6-ysCnrhGp7OeRQTPG46DnumSM23yKI9B38S5z1~ylm7w7TKaWEi1F2M0XhacHwXrVVpNupbj2qwNBvrasw~yFYHN61OExOJW~7iMxCIQsKiIIYIFKaFFre8O9fZaVRde1WTgSN6CzQRspAHFMMsopXMZbAsH1KzlzQ6VrqvgXTvo4MhxxEof7pmd0IFA1-3zrB~MHRA3hAnq7~9RIVVluRrPg84Pcrfo7w588B3C3Nb8o03sCSJ3GCcGTAfQr8QkwaiMf-t~KLEvtp8Pag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Virgin Town Council on Aug. 19 approved an ordinance renaming limited commercial habitation to “live‑work,” revising definitions and expanding where the use may be available under conditional use standards.

Councilors said the change is meant to clarify the code and to ensure standards for properties where residents operate small commercial enterprises. The ordinance rescinds the earlier permitted‑use listing for limited commercial habitation in the commercial zone and moves the standards and permitting process into the conditional‑use chapter of the land‑use code.

During deliberations council members discussed whether a single conditional‑use permit should be able to include multiple uses (for example, a bakery plus on‑site residence). Staff explained that applicants typically can request multiple conditions in one application rather than apply separately for each use. Councilors noted the ordinance text had been revised and that the most recent version was available on SharePoint.

Roll call: The ordinance, listed on SharePoint as “Revised ordinance 2025‑11,” passed the council vote. Councilmember April voted yes, Councilmember Paul voted yes, Jean voted yes, Misty voted no and the remaining councilmember(s) voted yes, resulting in the ordinance’s adoption.","The Town Council approved an ordinance renaming 'limited commercial habitation' to 'live‑work,' amending definitions and making live‑work availability conditional in specified zones; vote was 4–1.",{"_32":111,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":112,"_40":113,"_42":114,"_44":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6503043,"Virgin council adopts revisions to capital improvement policy and five‑year plan",1537,2393000,3930000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5670750-b1a5e427872d0f5e28cd12dd8cdb0321&start=2393&end=3930","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5670750-b1a5e427872d0f5e28cd12dd8cdb0321/thumbnail_2393000.jpg","/articles/6503043/Virgin/Washington-County/Utah/Virgin-council-adopts-revisions-to-capital-improvement-policy-and-fiveyear-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503043-81f472c756d896b917ea263bb9c76752/orig.mp4?Expires=1769979981&Signature=Jxl~jmJ5VPYSt9nD1wSdPVs0JzPBq3gSe1WH9CJg2HXuuWiOBk-FJFqMjYvV6v2P2~3kC~Eg9orrrkBIJwvXvfUW5KmkPysRT9XXkv14yuUCnNu4L37xaUUmzkV6DlWJnebhudxL9CDBK~vvXY9nbuJVzEy4GXrUSp5BPuMPY7rXl-C7E~1SOlsLCb61HjyBbC0gcn03BpqnGnX8dPImJOsPwwvtXDyfAnnD9M6W62Iswl0x7BtiMgh0maNRn7xKYYYlhZPP2LqbpD37sPATBO30BtLvMPDOt-KLtgUHPemx-fh3J~DLNnEdq8-CRM5TOYl6zMfvxPzc~DoYP9qS2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Virgin Town Council adopted revisions to the town’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) policy and approved a five‑year CIP for fiscal years 2026–2030 at its Aug. 19 meeting.

The council voted to amend the CIP policy to add the town manager to the committee chair role, delete a “dark sky” scoring subcategory from the project priority chart and require the word “proposed” to precede “improvement” in several rating categories. The council then approved the five‑year list of projects for the fiscal year that begins July 2025.

Council members and staff discussed the changes during a public hearing. Councilors asked staff to ensure the policy language refers to the town manager instead of the mayor where applicable and to remove an item on the priority chart that duplicated existing dark‑sky compliance requirements. Staff said the five‑year plan document attached to the resolution would be the version that reflects work‑session edits and a form revision made after the draft was circulated.

During discussion, councilors noted a planning consultant’s recommendation that chip seal is an appropriate pavement treatment for many low‑volume local roads in Virgin. Council members requested that staff prioritize older neighborhood streets if additional funding becomes available and that the finalized CIP be posted for public reference as an attachment to the resolution.

Outcome and next steps: The council moved, seconded and approved the resolution revising the CIP policy and the resolution adopting the fiscal‑year 2026 five‑year CIP. Staff will attach the updated five‑year spreadsheet and finalize wording on SharePoint as the official record.","The Town Council approved a revised capital improvement program policy and the fiscal‑year 2026 five‑year capital improvements plan after a public hearing and edits from councilors and staff.","actionData","errors"]

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