The St. George Planning Commission held a meeting on August 11, 2026, to consider several items including general plan amendments and residential subdivision plats, according to meeting minutes published August 26.
During the meeting, the commission held a public hearing regarding a general plan amendment for Utah Tech Foremaster Ridge. The request sought to change the land use designation for approximately 14.40 acres between 800 and 900 South and 1450 East and Foremaster Drive from low density residential, commercial, and open space to commercial and open space. The commission voted 5-2 to recommend approval of the amendment to the City Council.
Another approved item involved a planned development amendment for the Pioneer Office Building. The applicant, Rosenberg Associates, requested approval for the design and site plan of a 32,658 square foot office and commercial building located east of Pioneer Road and north of Sun River Parkway. The commission voted unanimously to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council.
The commission also approved a zone regulation amendment for YESCO regarding sign ordinances adjacent to residential zones. This amendment addressed changes to Title 9-13-2 and Title 9-13-4 of the St. George City code.
Several residential preliminary plats were approved by the commission, including:
Rolling Desert: An 183-lot residential subdivision in the White Hills development area.
Cove Valley Phase 4-6: A 98-lot residential subdivision.
Tower Estates: A 7-lot residential subdivision at 2450 South and 3210 East.
Two Peaks: A 2-lot residential subdivision in the downtown area.
Additionally, the commission voted unanimously to recommend approval for a conditional use permit for Barefoot Montessori, a private school serving students through grade eight. The item was heard as part of a request for a conditional use permit in a designated landmark site within a residential zone.
