Time For A Short-Term Rental Tune Up?
The State Legislature gave cities a little more enforcement power this year through House Bill 256, which outlines clear steps cities can take when short-term rentals (STRs) operate in zones…
Time For A Property Tax Discussion?
We’re heading into budget season, and this year’s draft budget for Ivins shows a $1.3 million deficit. With some trimming and deferring of expenses, we might reduce that to about…
Paving Our Way To The Future
We have approximately $90 million of roads, trails, sidewalks, curb/gutter that should be funded through a reserve account. If these were all new today, we would need to set aside…
A Helping Hand: Code Enforcement Done Right
Ivins is adding a part-time Code Enforcement Officer, something that has been missing for too long. This new position will help address a range of common concerns, including nuisance violations,…
Home Businesses: Draw Some Lines?
It’s interesting how, even after more than three years on city council, I stumble on things that just don’t make sense. Back in 2017, the Utah Legislature passed a law…
“Grab and Go, Ivins!” — Emergency Kits Made Easy
If a disaster hit and you had to leave your home in a hurry, would you be ready? Find out what to do at the next free Ivins Preparedness Seminar…
Shake Me Up Before You Go-Go
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Shake Out drill on April 17th. This was a full-scale test of the Disaster HUB Box system, and it was a big step…
Closer To a Drought Plan?
Today, the Washington County Water Conservancy District’s (WCWCD’s) Administrative Advisory Committee (AAC) voted to recommend adoption of a long-overdue Water Shortage Contingency Plan, but there's a twist. (Download draft plan)…
How To Think About Rezone Proposals
A proposed zone change is on the City Council’s agenda for the March 6th meeting and there will be a public hearing on this issue (City Hall, 85 N Main…
Emergency Preparedness Meetings
The idea of providing preparedness presentations for Ivins residents was developed through collaborative efforts between the Mayor, public safety leadership and community volunteers. This group forms the Ivins City Volunteer…