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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)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81774711643?pwd=YqCB8ksVja2TEibk8AYbttVq6bO1Sf.1
Meeting ID: 817 7471 1643
Passcode: 700455

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
(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.

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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.

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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)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81774711643?pwd=YqCB8ksVja2TEibk8AYbttVq6bO1Sf.1
Meeting ID: 817 7471 1643
Passcode: 700455

In-Person Meeting

Washington County Administration Building
Commission Chambers
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)

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.

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Notice of Public Hearing – Project Plan Development Agreement and Zone Change for Tree’s Ranch Resort Project

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The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing regarding the Project Plan Development Agreement and Zone Change to PD-SBOZ (Planned Development Scenic Byway Overlay Zone) for the Tree’s Ranch Resort project. The property is located just west of Springdale at approximately 1400 E 1900 S., within the SBOZ (Scenic Byway Overlay Zone), and is currently zoned OST-20 (Open Space Transition 20 acre minimum lot size) and OSC-20 (Open Space Conservation 20 acre minimum lot size). The proposed resort project will encompass 1960.67 acres. The applicant is Parunuweap Canyon LLC.

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding this matter on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 1:30 PM in the Washington County Administration Building Commission Chambers, and via electronic means through Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting

Topic: Planning Commission
Time: Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 1:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81774711643?pwd=YqCB8ksVja2TEibk8AYbttVq6bO1Sf.1
Meeting ID: 817 7471 1643
Passcode: 700455

In-Person Meeting

Washington County Administration Building
Commission Chambers
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)

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:

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.

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Public Notice – Post Election Audit and Canvass Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Post Election Audit

In accordance with UCA 20A-1-104(1)(f(ii), and for the purpose of a recount request for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, the Washington County Clerk shall hold a Post-Election Audit on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 12:00 pm at the Washington County Administration Building, 111 East Tabernacle Street, St George, Utah 84770. The meeting will begin in the outside office, Entrance C. This office is located on the north side of the building, facing east.

Canvass Meeting

In accordance with UCA 20A-4-401, and for the purpose of a recount request for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, a special Board of Canvassers meeting will be held Monday, August 5, 2024 at 4:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the Washington County Commission Chambers, located at 111 East Tabernacle Street, St George Utah 84770.

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Public Notice – Post Election Audit and Canvass Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Post Election Audit

In accordance with UCA 20A-1-104(1)(f(ii), and for the purpose of a recount request for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, the Washington County Clerk shall hold a Post-Election Audit on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 12:00 pm at the Washington County Administration Building, 111 East Tabernacle Street, St George, Utah 84770. The meeting will begin in the outside office, Entrance C. This office is located on the north side of the building, facing east.

Canvass Meeting

In accordance with UCA 20A-4-401, and for the purpose of a recount request for Utah’s 2nd Congressional Distrct, a special Board of Canvassers meeting will be held Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 4:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Washington County Commission Chambers, located at 111 East Tabernacle Street, St George Utah 84770.

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AMENDED Public Notice – Post Election Audit and Canvass Meeting

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AMENDED PUBLIC NOTICE

Post Election Audit

In the event of a recount for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District (CD2), and in accordance with UCA 20A-1-104(1)(f(ii) the Washington County Clerk shall hold a Post-Election Audit on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 12:00pm at the Washington County Administration Building, 111 East Tabernacle Street, St George, Utah 84770. The meeting will begin in the outside office, Entrance C. This office is located on the north side of the building, facing east.

Canvass Meeting

In the event of a recount for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District (CD2), and in accordance with UCA 20A-4-401 a special Board of Canvassers meeting will be held Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:30pm. The meeting will be held in the Washington County Commission Chambers, located at 111 East Tabernacle Street, St George Utah 84770.