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Cedar City to Hold Hearings on Budget and Zoning Changes

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The Cedar City Council will hold a public hearing on September 16, 2026, to consider budget amendments for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Additionally, the Planning Commission has scheduled a hearing for September 15, 2026, to review multiple zone changes and general plan amendments.

Key takeaways

  • The Cedar City Council will meet on Sept. 16, 2026, to discuss budget amendments for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • The Cedar City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Sept. 15, 2026, to review multiple zoning and general plan amendments.
  • Proposed changes include rezoning property at 226 North 3325 West from I&M-2 to I&M-1 and amending its general plan designation.
  • Several residential zoning changes are proposed for land north of South Mountain Drive between Westview Drive and 3500 West.
  • The Planning Commission will also consider rezoning the southeast corner of South Mountain Drive and Westview Drive to Central Commercial and R3-M Residential.

The Cedar City Council will hold a public hearing on Sept. 16, 2026, to consider a resolution for budget amendments for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, according to a Sept. 4 announcement from the City of Cedar City. This upcoming meeting follows several months of administrative and fiscal reviews, including a June 10, 2026, session held to receive public comments regarding the adoption of the 2026-2027 tentative budget.

Planning Commission Hearings

Planning Commission Hearings

In addition to the council's fiscal agenda, the Cedar City Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. The hearing will begin at 5:15 p.m. at the Cedar City Council Chambers, located at 10 N. Main Street in Cedar City, Utah. During this session, the commission will allow for public comments on several proposed land-use changes.

Industrial and Residential Zoning

Industrial and Residential Zoning

One of the primary items for the Sept. 15 meeting involves a proposed zone change for property located at 226 North 3325 West. The commission will consider moving the property from I&M-2 (Industrial and Manufacturing) to I&M-1 (Industrial and Manufacturing). This same property is also subject to a proposed General Plan Amendment to change its designation from Central Commercial to Business and Light Manufacturing.

Residential Expansion and Commercial Zoning

Residential Expansion and Commercial Zoning

The Planning Commission will also review multiple zone changes for property located approximately north of South Mountain Drive, situated between Westview Drive and 3500 West. The commission is set to consider changing the area from Annex Transition (AT) to several different residential designations, including R1 Residential (Dwelling Single Unit), R2-1 Residential (Dwelling Single Unit), R2-2 Residential (Dwelling, Two Unit), and R3-M (Dwelling Multiple Unit).

South Mountain Drive Development

South Mountain Drive Development

Further development considerations for the South Mountain Drive area include a proposed zone change for the southeast corner of South Mountain Drive and Westview Drive. The commission will consider changing the zoning for Parcel No. B-1842-0002-0000 from Annex Transition (AT) to Central Commercial (CC), as well as a zone change for the easterly 900 feet of the same parcel from Annex Transition (AT) to R3-M (Dwelling Multiple Unit).

Fiscal and Historical Administrative Context

Fiscal and Historical Administrative Context

The current fiscal discussions follow a series of municipal actions taken throughout 2026. On June 10, 2026, the Cedar City Council held a public hearing to receive comments on the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget, a meeting that included sessions by the Cedar City Redevelopment Agency and the Cedar City Municipal Building Authority. The agencies held their hearings immediately following the City Council meeting in the same chambers.

Past Zoning and Budgetary Actions

Past Zoning and Budgetary Actions

Earlier in the year, the council addressed various zoning and budget matters. On June 24, 2026, the council held a public hearing during a City Council Action Meeting to consider a resolution for amending budget adjustments to the 2025-2026 fiscal year. On July 1, 2026, the council held a public hearing regarding an ordinance for a development/deferral agreement for property at approximately 2411 W 580 North, known as Horse Alley.

Previous Municipal Records

Previous Municipal Records

The Cedar City municipality maintains a long-standing archive of administrative and public works records. Historical data from the city's news flash archive includes various records from 2008 through 2020, covering categories such as Administration, Fire, Public Works, Transportation, and the City Calendar.

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