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Ivins adopts new sewer impact fees; council exempts detached ADUs
Summary
Ivins City Council adopted a revised sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan and ordinance July 17, setting a maximum local impact fee of $777.74 per ERU and a combined local/regional fee of about $2,121.56; the council amended the ordinance to explicitly exempt detached accessory dwelling units from the fee before adopting it unanimously.
Ivins City Council on July 17 adopted an updated sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan and corresponding ordinance that sets the city’s maximum local sewer impact fee at $777.74 per equivalent residential unit (ERU).
Aaron (city consultant/staff) told the council the analysis used the master plan’s ERU counts, coordinated projects with neighboring Santa Clara and assumed a $3 million bond at 4% payable over 20 years. He said the consultant’s table shows the local fee at $777.74 and a combined local plus regional fee — including a regional charge to St. George — of approximately $2,121.56.
During the public hearing and subsequent motion, a councilmember moved to amend the ordinance to state explicitly that detached accessory dwelling units (external ADUs) will not be charged impact fees. That amendment was included in the ordinance before council adoption. The ordinance (No. 2025‑15) passed on a roll‑call vote recorded as affirmative by the members present.
Why it matters: Impact fees pay for system‑level sewer projects the plan identifies for a 10‑year window, including a major trunk replacement along Lower Tuacon Wash. The change to exempt detached ADUs was put forward to support moderate‑income housing options while preserving the city’s funding plan for capital projects. The council also flagged that user‑rate adjustments related to sewer operations will be brought forward at a subsequent meeting.
What’s next: Staff will finalize the ordinance language and post the adopted Impact Fee Facilities Plan and analysis. The city will also schedule any required user‑rate actions tied to system operations for a future council meeting.
