Affordable Housing Off Hwy 91?
The Utah Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) is looking for development proposals that "offer solutions to solve the housing crisis" on a 40-acre parcel of land in Ivins just off Hwy…
Overview Of The 2024 Water Year
The Virgin and Santa Clara rivers had a combined streamflow of just over 112,000 acre-feet of water in the 12 months ending in September. This is more than the median…
Balancing Benefits for Residents & Developers
When the Hidden Spring RV Resort on Hwy 91 (between Main Street and 200 W) was first proposed years ago, the Planning Commission and City Council crafted thoughtful code requirements…
It’s Only Money…
The City Council is working on how to fund about $40 million in capital improvement needs over the next five years. That’s in addition to our $12 million annual budget…
Ivins Youth Swing Into Action
Sometimes, it takes a fresh perspective to notice what’s missing. That’s exactly what happened when Ollie Robertson, a member of the Ivins Youth Council, realized that our community doesn’t have…
Be the Spark. Make a Difference
Ivins Inspired is a volunteer program created by Ivins residents Tiffany Wynn and Shauna Fisher, designed specifically for our community. Tiffany is also Co-Director of the Ivins Youth Council and…
Growing a Healthier Community
Utah State University’s 2024 Wellbeing Survey ranked Ivins as the second healthiest city among the 49 cities surveyed in the state. This summer the City created the Healthy Ivins Coalition,…
We’ll Get There… In A Roundabout Way
Have you noticed the speed tables at the Mustangs roundabout? Of course you have. And judging by the 100+ emails we received after the initial speed bumps were installed in August, you probably…
Finally… A New General Plan
The 2024 Ivins City General Plan was approved in November 2024. It is the primary guiding document and the principal tool to be used to create the future of Ivins.…
Building Permit Update
Singlefamily permit activity averaged just 62 homes a month in the past twelve months. By comparison, just three years ago singlefamily permits were averaging over 200 homes a month. Multifamily…