Ivins Planning & Council Agendas, Nov 17-19, 2026

The City of Ivins has posted agendas for two public meetings next week: the Ivins Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, and the Ivins City Council on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Both agendas list a 5:30 p.m. start. This is a preview of scheduled items only. Each agenda notes that the order of items is subject to change, and items may be changed, continued or removed. Nothing below is an outcome; decisions are made only at the meetings and are recorded in the official minutes.

Planning Commission: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

According to the posted agenda, the Planning Commission of Ivins City will meet in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, commencing at 5:30 p.m. The agenda lists “Reports, Presentations and Appointments—None.”

Public hearing and action items

“Public Hearing regarding amendments to Title 5 Chapter 3-Home-Based Businesses and Obtaining a Business License.”
“Discuss and consider recommendation of amendments to Title 5 Chapter 3-Home-Based Businesses and Obtaining a Business License.”

The attached draft ordinance (PDF) is labeled Ordinance No. 2026-28, “An Ordinance of Ivins City, Utah, Creating a Process to Regulate Home-Based Occupations.” It is a draft; the Planning Commission makes a recommendation and the City Council decides on adoption. The Commission discussed an earlier draft of this chapter on October 13 (Ivins Planning Commission, October 13, 2026: home business draft).

Discussion and potential action items

“Discuss Ivins City Land Use Map.” Attachments: Executive Summary (PDF) and Example (PDF).
“Discuss and consider approval of Ivins City Planning Commission Meeting Schedule FY2027.” Attachment: PC Meeting Date Schedule FY2027 (PDF).
“Discuss and consider approval of the Ivins City Planning Commission Meeting Minutes for September 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026.” Attachments: 10-13-26 PC Minutes and 9-29-26 PC Minutes.

What the land use map summary says. The executive summary, titled “Ivins General Plan Map Land-Use Update Strategy,” describes the proposed General Plan Map Update as “a 13-month, Planning Commission-led process to develop a Land Use Map.” It lists two major public engagement opportunities: a public “Goal, Vision & Priorities Workshop” in Month 1 and a “Draft Map Open House” in Month 12. Its proposed topic order is Conservation, Water, Infrastructure & Mobility, Growth Areas, Neighborhood Character & Housing, Economic Development, and Adoption, and it states that “this approach ensures the City identifies what to preserve before deciding on future development.” The document lists a Planning Commission recommendation with a public hearing in Month 12 and City Council review, a public hearing and adoption in Month 13. This item is listed for discussion only.

Proposed 2027 meeting dates. The attached schedule lists these Planning Commission dates for 2027: January 12; February 2, 16; March 2, 16, 30; April 13; May 4, 18; June 1, 15; July 13; August 3, 17, 31; September 14; October 5, 19; November 16, 30; and December 14. The schedule is up for approval and may change.

The agenda closes with reports from Planning Commission Members, the Chair, the Building and Zoning Administrator, and the City Attorney, plus items for future agendas.

City Council: Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

According to the posted agenda, the Ivins City Council will hold a regular meeting in the City Council Chambers, 85 N. Main St., Ivins, UT, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The agenda says the meeting will be held in person and that live audio can be heard at ivinsutah.gov under “Upcoming Events” once the meeting shows “In Progress.” It lists “Public Hearing and Action Items - None.”

Reports, presentations and appointments

“Swearing-in of SCIPD Officer”
“Intermountain Health Annual Presentation”
“Proclamation for Alcohol Free School Year for Youth - Washington County Youth Coalition” (Proclamation (PDF))
“Report by Washington County Solid Waste District”
“Department Reports: Building & Zoning; Public Works & Engineering; Finance” (Building Department Reports, Public Works Summary of Operations, Engineering Report)
“Quarterly Report”
“Planning Commission Report”

Discussion and potential action items

“Discuss and consider approval of wrapped artwork on a utility box” (Information (PDF)). The Ivins City Arts Commission’s “It’s A Wrap” memo recommends Council approval of artwork for a utility box at the southwest corner of Kwavasa and W Bickmore. The memo states that the wrap and installation are privately funded, that no RAP funds are requested, that the artwork complies with the city-approved theme “Out of the Desert,” and that this would be the 10th box wrapped in the program.
“Continued discussion to consider approval of Ordinance No. 2026-22, an Ordinance of Ivins City, Utah, amending the Ivins City Code to clarify regulations governing Accessory Dwelling Units, Garages, Carports, Accessory Units for Agriculture and Manufactured Dwelling Units” (Ordinance (PDF)). The attached draft amends Sections 16.12.103 and 104 of the Ivins City Code and the definition of “Dwelling Unit, Manufactured” in Section 16.34.102. Its recitals state that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this ordinance on October 13, 2026 and recommended approval. The vote lines in the draft are blank.
“Discuss and consider approval of Resolution No. 2026-18R, a Resolution of Ivins City, Utah, approving an Interlocal Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Washington County, Utah, Criminal Task Force” (Resolution (PDF)). The draft resolution describes the Task Force’s mission as coordinated enforcement and investigation of “drug trafficking and controlled-substance offenses, criminal interdiction, gang and organized-crime activity, and crimes against children,” states that Ivins City “desires to participate,” and lists an effective date of November 19, 2026 for the memorandum if approved.

Consent agenda

“Approval of Ivins City Council Joint Work Meeting Minutes for October 22, 2026 with Santa Clara City Council” (Minutes - DRAFT). See the earlier preview: Ivins and Santa Clara joint council meeting, October 22, 2026.
“Approval of Ivins City Council Meeting Minutes for November 5, 2026” (the agenda lists the attachment as “Minutes - TAB TO FOLLOW”). For that meeting’s agenda, see Ivins City Council, November 5, 2026 agenda.

The agenda also lists reports from the Council, the Mayor and City Manager Chuck Gillette, items for future agendas, a closed meeting, and adjournment.

How to follow along

Both meetings are open to the public. The posted agendas certify that they were posted on November 13, 2026 at Ivins City Hall and other public locations and on the Utah Public Notice Website. Recordings of past meetings, plus agendas and minutes, are on the Ivins Meetings page (2026 meetings). The city says it will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodation; contact the City Recorder at least 24 hours in advance. For more about the city, see Everything Ivins and the Ivins, Utah homes and real estate guide.

Source documents

These are previews of scheduled agenda items, which may change. Copies of these upcoming-meeting documents were not yet on the OwnUtah.com archive, so the links go to the City of Ivins Granicus site. For the authoritative version, check the official City of Ivins records at ivins.granicus.com, ivinsutah.gov and the Utah Public Notice Website, or contact the Ivins City Recorder at 435-628-0606.

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