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St. George Council to Hold Hearing on Street Name and Easement Changes

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The St. George City Council scheduled a public hearing for October 1, 2026, to discuss several ordinances involving street names and easement vacations. The meeting will take place at City Hall in St. George.

Key takeaways

  • A public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the St. George City Council Chambers.
  • Proposed changes include renaming Backlot Crossing to Desert Fields Drive.
  • The Council will consider vacating easements in Foothill Commons and Meadow Valley Farms Phase 11.
  • The hearing will also address vacating a portion of the Vista Ridge Estates Phase II Subdivision Plat.

The St. George City Council scheduled a public hearing for Oct. 1, 2026, to consider several municipal ordinances, according to a September 21 notice. The meeting is set to address street name changes and the vacation of various easements and subdivision portions.

The scheduled hearing, which begins at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, will be held in the City Council Chambers located at 61 South Main Street. The agenda includes a proposal to change the name of the public street currently known as Backlot Crossing to Desert Fields Drive.

Additionally, the Council will consider ordinances to vacate several easements. These include a utilities and drainage easement on Lot 1 of Foothill Commons, and a public utility and drainage easement on Lot 142 of Meadow Valley Farms Phase 11. The Council will also consider vacating a portion of the Vista Ridge Estates Phase II Subdivision Plat, specifically the north 10 feet of Lot 69.

Interested individuals may present views in person at the hearing or submit written comments via mail to the City Recorder at 61 South Main Street, St. George, UT 84770, or via email at recorder@sgcityutah.org prior to the meeting.

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