The Ivins City Council approved several development and zoning amendments during a meeting held August 6, 2026. The session included discussions on residential setbacks, commercial zoning, and city infrastructure projects.
During the meeting, the council approved an amendment to the Retreat at Snow Canyon Development Agreement. This amendment, which was passed unanimously, focused on allowing varied front-yard setbacks but removed requested modifications to residential height limits.
The council also passed Ordinance No. 2026-17, amending the Neighborhood Commercial Table of Uses. This ordinance clarifies permitted uses while specifically excluding drive-thru restaurants and residential dwelling units from the neighborhood commercial zone. Additionally, the council approved Ordinance No. 2026-11 to update the Resort Commercial Zone by removing outdated language and eliminating maximum building size requirements.
Several other city matters were addressed, including the approval of an updated Consolidated Fee Schedule to clarify building permit calculations. The council also passed Ordinance No. 2026-05, which amends city code to allow the Fire Department to conduct inspections for business license applicants.
Regarding infrastructure, the council decided to delay the permanent speed hump project for approximately one year. They also discussed the potential implementation of a Transportation Utility Fee, with members expressing a preference to monitor transportation revenues and expenses for another year before proceeding with formal consideration.
Ongoing discussions included progress on a fire station remodel and expansion, for which a $2.5 million federal grant request was moving forward. The council also discussed the progress of updating the Land Use Plan Map and the status of an Interlocal Agreement regarding animal control services with the City of Santa Clara.
