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Washington County of Utah

Notice of Public Hearing – Review Proposed Amendments to Titles 10 & 11 to Comply with Senate Bill 174

The Washington County Planning Commission will be holding a Public Hearing to review proposed amendments to Titles 10 & 11, Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, to Comply with Senate Bill 174 Regarding Streamlining the Approval Processes for Single Family, Two-family, and Townhome Development, and Streamlining Related Preliminary and Final Plat Processes, and Other Miscellaneous Changes to the Titles. (Public Hearing – Legislative).

Review, discuss, hold a public hearing, and make recommendations regarding various changes to zoning and subdivision regulations related to the implementation of Senate Bill 174, and the State requirement to streamline the approval processes for certain types of residential development, and to reduce the review and hearing processes for related preliminary and final plats. The goal is to fast-track single family, two-family, and townhome development in the hope that it will create development to meet the needs of State-wide demand for residential housing. Also, while reviewing Titles 10 & 11, other miscellaneous revisions were identified, and changes made.

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding this matter on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 1:30 PM in the Washington County Administration Building Commission Chambers at 111 E. Tabernacle, St. George, Ut 84770. Also, via electronic means through Zoom. Access to this meeting is:

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding this matter on Tuesday, February 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, February 13, 2024 at 1:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82457642389?pwd=R3BkbjRKY1VGc0Y5c3NvMElIeldlQT09
Meeting ID: 824 5764 2389
Passcode: 169128

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.

Washington County of Utah

Notice of Budget Hearings for 2023 Amended Budget and Proposed 2024 Budget

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARINGS:

Washington County of Utah will hold public hearings concerning the 2023 Amended Budget, and adoption of the proposed 2024 Budget, on December 19, 2023, at 4:00 pm in the:

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

The County Commissioners encourage all interested citizens to attend the hearing and be heard.

Washington County of Utah

Notice of Public Hearing – Funding the Zion Canyon Music Festival

WASHINGTON COUNTY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Notice is Hereby Given that the Board of Commissioners of Washington County will hold a public hearing to consider the Washington County Tourism Advisory Board’s Recommendation to assist in funding the Zion Canyon Music Festival, a Private Enterprise Project as defined by Utah Code Ann. §17-50-303(4). A copy of the study conducted by the Washington County Tourism Department is available for review at:

Washington County Clerk-Auditor's Office
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)

Hearing

A public hearing will be held by the Board of Commissioners of Washington County on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 4:00 pm, at:

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

In compliance with Utah Code Ann. §63G-30-102 notice was published as a Class A Notice on August 31, 2023 at the following locations:

  1. State of Utah Website for Public Meeting Notices (http://www.utah.gov/pmn/)
  2. Washington County Website
  3. Washington County Administration Building, 111 E. Tabernacle St., St. George, Utah 84770. Bulletin Board on 1st Floor
Washington County of Utah

Notice of Public Hearings – Zone Changes

The Washington County Planning Commission will be holding a Public Hearing regarding the following zone changes:

  1. OST-20 (Open Space Transition 20-acre minimum lot size) zone to a RE-40 (Residential Estate 40,000 square feet minimum lot size) zone. The parcels considered for re-zoning are 7129-A-1-NW, 7129-B-NW, and BSH-2-A-N, located near Brookside Summer Home Subdivision. Applicant is Ryan Burton.
  2. A-20 (Agricultural 20-acre minimum lot size) zone to an A-10 (Agricultural 10-acre minimum lot size) zone. The parcel considered for re-zoning is 3017-B-5-NS, approximately located at 1309 E 800 N. The applicant is Jay Helvey.

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding this matter on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 at 1:30pm in the Washington County Administration Building Commission Chambers, and via electronic means through Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting

Topic: Planning Commission
Time: Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 at 1:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82457642389?pwd=R3BkbjRKY1VGc0Y5c3NvMElIeldlQT09
Meeting ID: 824 5764 2389
Passcode: 169128

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: June 28, 2023.
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.

Washington County of Utah

Public Hearing for “Restoring the Utah State Flag” Initiative

Notice of Public Hearing

Utah legislature recently passed SB31, changing the Utah state flag. A statewide initiative has begun to repeal SB31 and restore the Utah state flag. This serves as notice for the public hearing for the statewide initiative “Restoring the Utah State Flag” as required by UCA 20A-7-204.1, which will be held at the following location, date, and time:

St. George Library
Forsyth Community Room A
88 West 100 South
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)
Monday, June 5, 2023, at 5:30 PM

Washington County of Utah

Transportation Master Plan Meeting Today

Washington County is working to update its Transportation Master Plan and Active Transportation Plan

Join us for a public meeting in St. George Library. Interactive displays will be set up to get input from residents.

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

St. George Library
88 W 100 S
St. George, UT 84770
(Google Maps)

For more information:
www.washcoplan.com
435-862-9216

Download flyer for distribution

Washington County of Utah

UPDATED FOR LOCATION Notice of Public Hearing and Bonds to Be Issued

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND BONDS TO BE ISSUED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended (the ‘Act’), that on January 20, 2023, the County Commission (the ‘Commission’) of Washington County, Utah (the ‘County’), adopted a resolution (the ‘Resolution’) in which it authorized the issuance of the County’s Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A and Taxable Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2023B (together, the ‘Series 2023 Bonds’) (to be issued in one or more series and with such other series or title designation(s) as may be determined by the County, including whether the Series 2023 Bonds will be taxable or tax-exempt), and called a public hearing to receive input from the public. TIME, PLACE, LOCATION AND PURPOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County shall hold a public hearing on February 21, 2023, at the hour of 4:00 p.m. at 111 East Tabernacle Street, St. George, Utah. The purpose of the hearing is to receive input from the public with respect to (a) the issuance of the Series 2023 Bonds for the Project described herein and (b) any potential economic impact that the public infrastructure to be financed with the proceeds of the Series 2023 Bonds may have on the private sector. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate. PURPOSE FOR ISSUING THE SERIES 2023 BONDS The Series 2023 Bonds will be issued for the purpose of (a) financing the renovation of the Washington County Boulevard Building and all related improvements (collectively, the ‘Project’), (b) funding any debt service reserve fund, as required, and (c) paying costs of issuance of the Series 2023 Bonds. PARAMETERS OF THE SERIES 2023 BONDS The County intends to issue the Series 2023 Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not more than Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000), to mature in not more than twenty-five (25) years from their date or dates, to be sold at a price not less than ninety-eight percent (98%) of the total principal amount thereof and bearing interest at a rate or rates not to exceed six percent (6.00%) per annum. The Series 2023 Bonds are to be issued and sold by the County pursuant to the Resolution, a General Indenture of Trust dated as of October 1, 2006 (the ‘General Indenture’), and a Supplemental Indenture to be entered into in connection with the Series 2023 Bonds (the ‘Supplemental Indenture’ and together, the ‘Indenture’), which Supplemental Indenture was before the Commission in substantially final form at the time of the adoption of the Resolution and said Supplemental Indenture is to be executed by the County in such form and with such changes thereto as shall be approved by the County; provided that the principal amount, interest rate or rates, maturity, and discount of the Series 2023 Bonds will not exceed the maximums set forth above. The County reserves the right to not issue the Series 2023 Bonds for any reason and at any time up to the issuance of the Series 2023 Bonds. REVENUES PROPOSED TO BE PLEDGED The County proposes to pledge all or any portion of the Local Sales and Use Tax revenues and County Option Sales and Use Tax received by the County pursuant to the Local Sales and Use Tax Act, Title 59, Chapter 12, Parts 2 and 11 of the Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended (‘Utah Code’) for payment of the Series 2023 Bonds (the ‘Revenues’). OUTSTANDING BONDS SECURED BY REVENUES The County currently has $5,215,000 of outstanding bonds secured by the Revenues. OTHER OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE COUNTY Additional information regarding the County’s outstanding bonds may be found in the County’s financial report (the ‘Financial Report’) at: https://reporting.auditor.utah.gov/searchreports/s/. For additional information, including any information more recent than as of the date of the Financial Report, please contact the County Administrator at (435) 301-7000. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF SERIES 2023 BONDS Based on the County’s current plan of finance and a current estimate of interest rates, the total principal and interest cost of the Series 2023 Bonds, if held until maturity, is $39,214,700. A copy of the Resolution and the Indenture are on file in the office of the Clerk/Auditor at 111 East Tabernacle Street, St. George, Utah, Utah, where they may be examined during regular business hours of the Clerk/Auditor from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, for a period of at least thirty (30) days from and after the date of publication of this notice. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a period of thirty (30) days from and after the date of the publication of this notice is provided by law during which (i) any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the Resolution, the Indenture (only as it pertains to the Series 2023 Bonds), or the Series 2023 Bonds, or any provision made for the security and payment of the Series 2023 Bonds, and that after such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality, or legality thereof for any cause whatsoever and (ii) registered voters within Washington County, Utah may sign a written petition requesting an election to authorize the issuance of the Series 2023 Bonds. If written petitions which have been signed by at least 20% of the registered voters of Washington County, Utah are filed with the County during said 30-day period, the County shall be required to hold an election to obtain voter authorization prior to the issuance of the Series 2023 Bonds. If fewer than 20% of the registered voters of Washington County, Utah file a written petition during said 30-day period, the County may proceed to issue the Series 2023 Bonds without an election. DATED this January 23, 2023. /s/ Sarah Lloyd Deputy Clerk

Washington County of Utah

Notice of Open Board Member Positions Interim Board of Mountain & Western Fire Special Service Districts

NOTICE is hereby given that the following vacancies are available:

  • Five (5) vacancies on the interim board for the Mountain Fire Special Service District
  • Five (5) vacancies on the interim board for the Western Fire Special Service District

Interim board members serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County for indefinite terms. It is expected that the interim board members will be appointed to the administrative control board for the District when it is created, though the Washington County Commission reserves the right to appoint any qualified individual to the initial board of the newly created District.

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

  • Be a U.S. Citizen;
  • Be a qualified elector (registered voter) within the district to which you are applying.

Those wishing to serve on one of the Special Service Districts Interim Boards aforementioned should contact:

Washington County Commission Office
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)
Phone: 435-301-7000
Email: Send a Message

The County Commissioners will consider the nominees for appointment to this interim board at their February 21, 2023, County Commission meeting.

Washington County of Utah

Notice of Public Hearing – Pine Valley Mountain RV

The Washington County Planning Commission will be holding a Public Hearing regarding the project plan development agreement and zone change for the Pine Valley Mountain RV.

The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding this matter on February 14th, 2023 at 1:30pm in the Washington County Administration Building Commission Chambers, and via electronic means through Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting

Topic: Planning Commission
Time: February 14th, 2023 at 1:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82457642389?pwd=R3BkbjRKY1VGc0Y5c3NvMElIeldlQT09
Meeting ID: 824 5764 2389
Passcode: 169128

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

Published in The Spectrum on Saturday, January 21, 2023.
POSTED: Washington County Administrative Building, Washington County Branch Libraries – Enterprise/Hildale/Hurricane/New Harmony/Santa Clara/Springdale/St. George/Washington City, The Spectrum Newspaper, the St. George News, and the Utah State Public Notice.