Red Mountain Resort: What’s Next For Ivins?
At last week’s City Council meeting, Black Desert Resort presented a proposed development agreement for the Red Mountain Resort property. The concept is to redevelop the existing resort on 56.5…
Ongoing Blasting at Black Desert Resort
Black Desert Resort is currently conducting regular blasting to excavate lava rock for an underground parking structure. The blasting occurs at least a couple times a week and has been…
My Take on Growth, Roads, Water, & More
Robert MacFarlane, an Ivins resident who pays a lot of attention to local issues and hosts the 435 Podcast sent a questionnaire to all city council candidates in the county. I wrote…
Land Use Planning, Not Land Use Reacting
Here is why I would vote no on the proposed land use change from Low-Density Residential (LDR) to High-Density Residential (HDR) for the property on Hwy 91 at 800 W…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…