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Notice of Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of August 13, 2024

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
(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.

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

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
    Send a Message
    (Google Maps)
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. The Washington County Election Officer shall refuse to accept and publish any untimely request, written argument, or written rebuttal.
  10. 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.

Washington County of Utah

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

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)
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
(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.

Vote by Mail, Register Online by June 19, vote.utah.gov

Public Notice – Post Election Audit and Canvass Meeting

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.

Vote by Mail, Register Online by June 19, vote.utah.gov

Public Notice – Post Election Audit and Canvass Meeting

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.

Vote by Mail, Register Online by June 19, vote.utah.gov

AMENDED Public Notice – Post Election Audit and Canvass Meeting

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.

Vote by Mail, Register Online by June 19, vote.utah.gov

Public Notice – Automatic Tabulating Equipment, Post Election Audit, and Canvass Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE

Testing of Automatic Tabulating Equipment

In the event of a recount for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District (CD2), and in accordance with UCA 20A-4-104, testing of the automatic tabulating equipment will be held at the Washington County Administration Building, 111 East Tabernacle Street, St George, Utah 84770 on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 12:00pm. The meeting will begin in the outside office, Entrance C. This office is located on the north side of the building, facing east.

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 Monday, July 29, 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 Monday, July 29, 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.

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)
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
(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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