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Council approves Black Desert’s pickleball complex with conditions on parking, shuttles, hours and lighting
Summary
The council approved a Class 5 conditional use permit for a pickleball complex at Black Desert Resort, permitting tournament‑level facilities subject to conditions including hours of operation (7 a.m.–10 p.m., with events allowed to conclude), shuttle/parking controls and compliance with city lighting code and additional shielding as needed.
Ivins City Council approved a Class 5 conditional‑use permit July 17 permitting a pickleball complex at Black Desert Resort designed to host professional tournaments while functioning as a resort amenity.
Project overview: Coco Head, managing counsel for Black Desert (project applicant), said the complex was designed by a specialist and intended to host national events in coordination with the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA). The project includes regular courts and a championship court; the applicant said tournament specifications may require taller lighting for televised play.
Council conditions: The Planning Commission recommended conditions addressing lighting code compliance, shuttle parking and operation hours. Council adopted a conditional use permit that includes:
- Hours of operation: generally 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; the council allowed an event that begins before 10 p.m. to conclude (to avoid abrupt stoppage of tournament play).
- Parking and access: the complex will rely on shuttle service (and resort golf cart/shuttle parking) to avoid public overflow on the private access road; designated remote event parking and shuttle plans will be required for tournament days.
- Lighting and noise controls: the applicant committed to work with a lighting consultant and the PPA; regular court poles are expected to be ~20–25 ft and the championship court could require poles up to ~40 ft. Council asked for documentation from the lighting consultant demonstrating fixture selection and shielding that minimizes lateral spill, and retained enforcement under the city’s lighting and noise codes.
- Emergency and circulation: the design must meet fire turnaround and access requirements.
Votes and rationale: Council members asked detailed questions about sightlines, temporary bleachers for large events, shuttle operations and television‑grade lighting. After adding the conditions, the council approved the CUP by majority voice vote; the permit will be issued with the written condition list prepared by staff to match the council’s action.
What’s next: Staff will prepare and publish the finalized conditional‑use permit document and required exhibits and monitor compliance during construction and event operations.
