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Ground-Mounted Solar Panels

By Mike Scott February 19, 2022Development

Here's more information about ground-mounted solar panels. The Ivins City Council discussed the Planning Commission’s recommendations for allowing ground mounted solar in Ivins. The Council appears to be unanimously in…

Public Hearing On Feb 1

By Mike Scott January 27, 2022Development

There are two public hearings at the Planning Commission meeting next Tuesday. One deals with ground mounted solar and the other with potential changes to the requirements for exterior building…

Slides From The Community Meetings

By Mike Scott January 15, 2022Community Events, Development, Water

Here are the slides from the Ivins Community Meetings held at City Hall January 11th, 12th, and 13th. Send me an email if you want a larger, clearer copy of…

Discussing The Ivins Land Use Plan

By Mike Scott January 14, 2022Community Events, Development

After being disappointed that this week’s community meetings were not streamed live as planned, I can understand why you might view this post dubiously. But please give me another chance.…

You Can Shape the Future of Ivins Next Week

By Mike Scott January 3, 2022Community Events, Development

Please read the new Ivins City Newsletter (click here) front page article about community meetings Mayor Chris Hart is having next week to discuss potential changes to our General Plan…

Do We Have Enough Water?

By Mike Scott December 2, 2021Development, Water

The Ivins City Council may take action tonight on the Water District’s goal to build a new reservoir in Ivins. The Council will also discuss adding conservation requirements for new…

What The General Plan Says About The Land Use Map

By Mike Scott October 23, 2021Development

Here is what the General Plan says about the Land Use map: It is an important guide for decisions related to development; it is the visual reference about the land…

Water, Development, & Our Future

By Mike Scott October 13, 2021Development, Water

Everyone running for City Council or Mayor in Ivins answered questions last night at a “Candidate Forum” at Vista School organized by some residents. Here are my answers to the…

Water We Waiting For?

By Mike Scott September 22, 2021Development, Water

Zach Renstrom, the General Manager of the Washington County Water Conservancy District, gave a presentation to the Ivins City Council last week, titled “Recommended Ordinances to Extend Limited Water Supplies.”…

Building Color Is An Important Visual Language

By Mike Scott August 14, 2021Development

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 17th to discuss changing requirements for exterior building colors. Currently, Ivins requires building exterior colors to be muted, earth…