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St. George Council to Hold Hearing on Street Name and Easements

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The St. George City Council has scheduled a public hearing for October 1, 2026, to discuss several ordinances. The meeting will address street name changes and the vacation of multiple utility and drainage easements.

Key takeaways

  • St. George City Council scheduled a public hearing for Oct. 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
  • The meeting includes a proposal to rename Backlot Crossing to Desert Fields Drive.
  • The council will consider ordinances to vacate several utility and drainage easements in Foothill Commons, Meadow Valley Farms, and Vista Ridge Estates.
  • Public comments can be submitted in person or in writing before the hearing.

The St. George City Council will hold a public hearing on Oct. 1, 2026, to consider several municipal ordinances, according to a September 21 statement.

The hearing is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 61 South Main Street in St. George.

The council will consider an ordinance to change the name of the public street currently known as Backlot Crossing to Desert Fields Drive.

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

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

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