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Washington County of Utah
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Notice of Proposed Tax Increase for Ivins City

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The Ivins City is proposing to increase its property tax revenue.

The Ivins City tax on a $743,000 residence would increase from $358.39 to $479.76, which is $121.37 per year.

The Ivins City tax on a $743,000 business would increase from $651.61 to $872.28, which is $220.67 per year.

If the proposed budget is approved, Ivins City would receive an additional $860,000 in property tax revenue per year as a result of the tax increase. If the proposed budget is approved, Ivins City would increase its property tax budgeted revenue by 33.76% above last year’s property tax budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth.

The Ivins City invites all concerned citizens to a public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding the proposed tax increase and to explain the reasons for the proposed tax increase. You have the option to attend or participate in the public hearing in person or online.

Public Hearing

Date/Time: 8/14/2025 6:00 PM

Location:
Ivins City Hall
85 N Main St
Ivins, UT 84738
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Virtual Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89910111797

To obtain more information regarding the tax increase, citizens may contact the Ivins City at 435-628-0606 or visit ivinsutah.gov

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Santa Clara Watershed Plan EA Project

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Notice of Availability & Public Meeting

Download Santa Clara Watershed Plan EA Project Fact Sheet

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), with assistance of Washington County, Utah, as the project sponsor, is considering proposed improvements within the Santa Clara Watershed. The proposed improvements include the construction of stream diversions and detention basins within the Dammeron and Diamond Valleys as well as other improvements within the Shivwits Band of Paiutes lands, including stream restoration, irrigation supply, and flood protection.

Washington County & USDA-NRCS will hold an in-person public meeting to provide information about the proposed project and to collect comments. Technical studies have concluded, and the Draft Plan-Environmental Assessment (EA) is now available for public comment. Download the fact sheet for full details.

Download Santa Clara Watershed Plan EA Project Fact Sheet

Washington County of Utah State of the County Tuesday, April 8, at 3pm Garden Room at Dixie Center Convention Center Speakers: Commissioner Gil Almquist, Commissioner Victor Iverson, Commissioner Adam Snow Register and Submit questions at www.tinyurl.com/WashingtonSOC Sponsored by St. George Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Area Chamber of Commerce
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State of the County at 3pm on April 8, 2025

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On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 3:00pm, Washington County of Utah will hold its State of the County in the Garden Room at the Dixie Convention Center.

Speakers include: Commissioner Gil Almquist, Commissioner Victor Iverson, Commissioner Adam Snow

Register and submit questions at www.tinyurl.com/WashingtonSOC

Dixie Convention Center
1835 Convention Center Drive (DCC)
Garden Room
St. George, UT 84790
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Sponsored by St. George Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Area Chamber of Commerce

View/Download State of the County flyer

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Notice of Vacancy for Board of Trustees of Water Conservancy District

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NOTICE is hereby given that there are three (3) vacancies on the Washington County Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees (the “Board”) resulting from term expirations. Washington County intends to appoint three candidates to the Board who will serve terms with expiration dates of December 31, 2028.

To qualify for appointment to the Board, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

  1. Be a registered voter at the location of the individual’s residence; and
  2. Be a resident within the boundaries of Washington County Water Conservancy District

Any person qualified to serve on the Board may submit a completed application to the Washington County Commission Office, c/o Jayanne Lewis, no later than Monday, December 16 2024 at 5:00 pm.

attn: Jayanne Lewis
Email: Jayanne.Lewis@washco.utah.gov
Washington County Commission Office
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
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Use above contact for any questions or comments you may have.

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Notice of Vacancy for Angel Springs, New Harmony and RAP Tax Boards

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NOTICE is hereby given that there are vacancies for the following:

The vacancies will be filled through appointment by the Washington County Commission. Those who are appointed to fill the vacancies will serve for a term that begins on January 1, 2025 and ends on December 31, 2028.

To qualify for appointment to that Board, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

  1. Be a U.S. Citizen;
  2. Be a registered voter residing in the boundary of said Special Service District or Advisory Board

Those wishing to serve on the Service District Administrative Control Board or Advisory Board should submit a completed form (see above links) to the Washington County Commission on or before December 9, 2024, via email or hand delivered to:

attn: Jayanne Lewis
Email: Jayanne.Lewis@washco.utah.gov
(435) 301-7005
Washington County Commission Office
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
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Use above contact for any questions or comments you may have.

The County Commission will make the board appointments in the County Commission meeting set for December 17, 2024 at 4:00 pm.

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Notice for RAP Tax Special Meeting and Public Hearing

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WASHINGTON COUNTY NOTICE
SPECIAL MEETING
AND
PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is Hereby Given that the Board of Commissioners of Washington County will hold a special meeting and public hearing to receive input from the citizens of Washington County regarding the renewal of the RAP Tax, a .1% (1/10 of 1%) sales tax used for the development and maintenance of publicly owned Recreational Facilities and Parks, and to support non-profit Cultural Organizations. Equal time will be provided for both those in favor or against the renewal of the RAP Tax.

Hearing Time and Location

The special meeting and public hearing will be held by the Board of Commissioners of Washington County on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 6:00 pm, at:

Washington County Administration Building
Commission Chambers on the 4th floor
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
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Public Notice to Review Miscellaneous Revisions to Zoning Regulations

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Washington County Planning Commission will be holding a Public Hearing to review miscellaneous revisions to Title 10, Zoning Regulations. The Public Hearing will be held on September 10, 2024 at 1:30 PM in the Washington County Commission Chambers.

Review, discuss, hold a public hearing, and make recommendations regarding miscellaneous changes to zoning regulations. Specifically, the Planning Commission will consider the creation of the NHVOZ (New Harmony Valley Overlay Zone); miscellaneous changes to the PD-SBOZ (Planned Development — Scenic Byway Overlay Zone); changes to Title 10, Chapter 15 by adopting new subchapters for walls, fences, landscaping and buffering, and outdoor lighting; and consider the creation of a new Village Commercial zone in Title 10, Chapter 10. The following documents are available for your convenience:

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding this matter on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 1:30 PM in the Commission Chambers in the Washington County Administration Building and via Zoom. Access to this meeting is below:

Washington County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting

Topic: Planning Commission
Time: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 1:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID and Passcode can found in its respective Agenda PDF: Meeting Agendas & Notices

In-Person Meeting

Washington County Administration Building
Commission Chambers
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
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Interested persons are encouraged to attend this meeting and express any opinions regarding the public hearing. You may also express your opinions in writing prior to the meeting. Your written comments can be sent to the below information. Also, Washington County will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled members of the public in accessing County programs. Please contact the Washington County Community Development Department in advance if you have special needs please refer the below information:

Washington County Community Development
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
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Phone: 435-301-7250

POSTED: Washington County Administrative Building, Washington County Branch Libraries – Enterprise/Hildale/Hurricane/New Harmony/Santa Clara/Springdale/St. George/Washington City and the Utah State Public Notice.

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Notice of Vacancy for County Fair Advisory Board

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NOTICE is hereby given that there are vacancies on the Washington County Fair Advisory Board:

Those wishing to serve on the aforementioned Board should submit a completed Candidacy Application form (above) to the Washington County Commission Office no later than Friday, August 30, 2024.

The completed form may be submitted in person or by email to:

Washington County Commission Office
attn: Sarah Lloyd
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
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Phone: 435-301-7000
Email: sarah.lloyd@washco.utah.gov

The County Commission intends to consider the nominees for appointment to the Board at its September, 2024, County Commission meeting.

Washington County Administration Building
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Notice of Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of August 13, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE – PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

NOTICE: The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning Commission will be held on August 13, 2024, beginning at 1:30 PM in the Commission Chambers in the Washington County Administration Building and via Zoom. Access to this meeting is below:

Washington County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting

Topic: Planning Commission
Time: Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 1:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID and Passcode can found in its respective Agenda PDF: Meeting Agendas & Notices

In-Person Meeting

Washington County Administration Building
Commission Chambers
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
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All applications must be reviewed at the Staff Joint Development meeting which are conducted as noticed, usually the first Tuesday of the month. The following complete applications, determined by staff to be ready to proceed to the Planning Commission, are on the Planning Commission agenda and will be heard in the following order:

(Please note: Any public hearing item comments will be limited to 2 minutes per person per item and will be strictly adhered to. A spokesperson representing a group to summarize their concerns will be allowed 5 minutes to speak. Repetitious commentary will not be allowed.)

  1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Public Meeting – Administrative). The applicant is seeking approval of a conditional use permit to install fiber optic cable in the New Harmony area. The new area of installation is known as Phase 5B. JUD staff have approved the project, but the applicant needs final approval from the Planning Commission. Applicant is South Central Broadband.
  2. AMENDED PLAT (Public Meeting – Administrative). The applicant is proposing to amend the Staples Planned Development subdivision plat. The proposed amendment consists of adding acreage to parcel SPD-7-HV to include a pond adjacent to the home. The amended plat will also define a secondary emergency access which will become part of the common area. The applicants are John Staples and Heather Turner.
  3. PROJECT PLAN AND ZONE CHANGE (Public Hearing – Legislative). Review a Project Plan and Zone Change request to PD-SBOZ (Planned Development Scenic Byway Overlay Zone) for a portion of Washington County known as Tree’s Ranch. The applicant is proposing to build a resort which will encompass 17 parcels outside of Springdale. The applicant is Parunuweap Canyon, LLC.
  4. COUNTY COMMISSION ACTION REVIEW. Review of action taken by the County Commission. Jay Helvey Zone Change.
  5. COMMISSION & STAFF REPORTS. Rockville Disconnect Notice

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Washington County will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled members of the public in accessing County programs. Please contact the Washington County Community Development Department in advance if you have special needs (435) 301-7250.

Washington County Community Development
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)
Phone: 435-301-7250

POSTED: Washington County Administrative Building, Washington County Branch Libraries – Enterprise/Hildale/Hurricane/New Harmony/Santa Clara/Springdale/St. George/Washington City and the Utah State Public Notice on August 9, 2024.

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Public Notice – Opinion Question about Recreation, Arts and Parks Sales (RAP) Tax

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PUBLIC NOTICE

To all eligible voters of Washington County, Utah:

Take notice that on November 5, 2024, an Opinion Question will be held in Washington County, Utah in conjunction with the general election. The Opinion Question asks if Washington County should be reauthorized to impose the Recreation, Arts, and Parks Sales Tax, commonly known as the RAP Tax.
Eligible Voters of Washington County, Utah, may file a request to submit a written argument for or against the reauthorization of the RAP Tax as follows:

Eligible Voters of Washington County, Utah, may file a request to submit a written argument for or against the reauthorization of the RAP Tax as follows:

  1. All requests and argument submissions can be made to:
    2. Washington County Election Office
Genna Goodwin, Chief Deputy Clerk
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
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  2. Any eligible voter may file a request to submit a written argument for or against the RAP Tax with the Washington County Election Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 3, 2024.
  3. On September 6, 2024, the Washington County Election Officer will select two eligible voters to prepare written arguments regarding the Opinion Question, that is, one eligible voter will prepare a “for” argument and one will prepare an “against” argument. The selection will be made in accordance with Utah Code Section 20A-7-402(2)(e).
  4. The two selected eligible voters shall submit their arguments to the Washington County Election Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 11, 2024.
    • The written arguments shall not exceed 500 words in length; and
    • List the eligible voter’s name, residential address and postal address (if different), email address, and phone number.
  5. Within one business day after receiving both written arguments, the Washington County Election Officer shall provide a copy of the opposing arguments to the selected eligible voters.
  6. The selected eligible voters may submit written rebuttal arguments to the Washington County Election Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 22, 2024.
    • The written rebuttal arguments shall not exceed 250 words in length; and
    • List the eligible voter’s name, residential address and postal address (if different), email address, and phone number.
  7. The Washington County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public meeting at 6:00 p.m. on October 1, 2024 (or such other date as the County Commission may determine but no later than October 10, 2024) for presentations of the arguments for and against the Opinion Question. Eligible voters desiring to be heard will be provided an opportunity to present oral testimony. Equal time will be given for the arguments.
  8. The Washington County Election Officer shall refuse to accept and publish any untimely request, written argument, or written rebuttal.
  9. Any written argument or rebuttal may not be modified, except as provided in Utah Code 20A-7-402(4) & 59-1-1604(4).

This NOTICE is GIVEN by order of the County Commission of Washington County, Utah on August 5, 2024.