Commission backs Workforce Housing Overlay at 120 Kinesava Drive, recommends deed restrictions

Apr 15, 2026

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the Town Council apply the Workforce Housing Overlay Zone to 120 Kinesava Drive, allowing subdivision and creation of a second deed-restricted home for qualified local workers who must work at least 30 hours per week in Springdale or Zion National Park.

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On April 15 the Springdale Planning Commission recommended that the Town Council approve a zone map amendment applying the Workforce Housing Overlay Zone to 120 Kinesava Drive (lot S-KARA-1). Director Niall Connolly explained the overlay allows creation of ownership units deed-restricted to qualified households and reviewed applicable standards; under the overlay both the existing and proposed homes would be deed-restricted and occupants would be required to work at least 30 hours per week in Springdale or Zion National Park.

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