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Ivins Council adopts resolution encouraging voluntary ultra water-efficient building standards
Summary
The council approved Resolution 2025-16R to encourage developers to adopt Washington County Water Conservancy District’s voluntary ‘ultra water-efficient’ standard (0.39 acre-feet per home); Doug Bennett explained incentives and restrictions and the resolution passed on a roll-call vote.
The Ivins City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-16R, which encourages developers to implement the Washington County Water Conservancy District’s voluntary ultra water-efficient building standards.
Doug Bennett, Conservation Manager for the Washington County Water Conservancy District, told the council the standard targets an average household use of about 0.39 acre-feet—lower than typical high-efficiency homes—and was designed to reduce regional water demand in areas the district serves. Bennett said building to the standard reduces impact fees for developers because lower projected water demand lowers infrastructure impacts; he also noted that ultra-efficient developments disallow private irrigated lawns and private pools but may include common-area parks and community pools.
Councilmember (S2) moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember (S3) seconded. The mayor conducted a roll-call vote: Councilmember Barton — Aye; Councilmember Smith — Aye; Councilmember Scott — Aye. The motion carried. Council and staff characterized the resolution as voluntary guidance that could make certain developments more financially attractive while conserving water.
