October 2026

Thank you, Santa Clara, for making the 2026 Swiss Days celebration such a wonderful success! We enjoyed a weekend filled with community, tradition, and fun as we celebrated our Swiss pioneer heritage. A special thank you to our sponsors, vendors, volunteers, participants, employees, City Council, and our first responders from the Santa Clara - Ivins Fire and Police Departments for all the time, service, and effort you put into making Swiss Days possible. Most of all, thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate and support this beloved hometown tradition. We are grateful for our incredible community and look forward to celebrating with you again next year!

The Santa Clara City Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 5:30 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, Utah 84765.

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public input on the following items:

1. Consider a proposed PDR Amendment and Site Plan application for a permanent maintenance facility at Black Desert. The subject property is 3.23 acres in size. Enlaw LLC proposes to develop the site with a maintenance office building, a mechanics building, a landscape building, and a golf cart and equipment storage building. Other site improvements including but not limited to street improvements, parking, landscaping, and fencing are required. 

Citizens of Santa Clara are encouraged to attend the meeting where they will be given the opportunity to express any concerns they may have with the proposed action. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary Communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify the City Recorder, Selena Nez at 673-6712, ext. 203 at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.

Selena Nez, City Recorder

The Santa Clara City Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 5:30 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, Utah 84765.

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public input on the following items:

1. Public hearing, consideration and possible action on Chapter 17.80, Hillside Protection Overlay Zone. The proposed code amendment provides for a complete update to this section of city code as it has not been updated since 2008. Chapter 17.80 would become a Sensitive Area Overlay Zone replacing the original Hillside Protection Overlay Zone. 

Citizens of Santa Clara are encouraged to attend the meeting where they will be given the opportunity to express any concerns they may have with the proposed action. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary Communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify the City Recorder, Selena Nez at 673-6712, ext. 203 at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.

Selena Nez, City Recorder

The Santa Clara City Planning Commission will hold a Public Meeting at 5:30 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, Utah 84765. 

The purpose of the Public Meeting is to receive public input on the following items: 

1. Consider a proposed Partial Plat Amendment for Lots 24 and 25, of the South Village @ Black Desert Subdivision. The property owner requests approval with the purpose of removing the common lot line between the two adjoining lots to consolidate them into one (1) large building lot. Brandon Anderson, Rosenberg Engineering, applicant. 

Citizens of Santa Clara are encouraged to attend the meeting where they will be given the opportunity to express any concerns they may have with the proposed action. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary Communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify the City Recorder, Selena Nez at 673-6712, ext. 203 at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.



Selena Nez, City Recorder

On July 4, 2026, Santa Clara joined communities across the nation in commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout 2026, Santa Clara is hosting monthly lectures and activities to celebrate this historic event. These events are planned to help Educate, Engage and Unite our community, state and nation. For more information watch for signs at the Santa Clara Town Hall or in local businesses. Please visit santaclarautah.gov/america250 or america250.utah.gov for updated and complete information.

Santa Clara’s America250 12-month Lecture Series continues on Wednesday, October 7, at 7:00 PM at Santa Clara Town Hall. Join us for this month’s featured lecture:

“Stories and History of Southern Utah's National Parks”

Featuring Southern Utah University Professor Ryan Paul

Meet Blake (7 months)



Blake is a 7-month-old hound mix who is looking for a place to call home. She has been at the shelter for 47 days. She’s young and still learning about the world around her. Like any young pup, she will need to learn some basic obedience, including potty training. She can be a little skittish around new people and new things, so she'll need someone willing, patient, and able to work with her. With the right person by her side, we know she has so much potential. Once she's comfortable, Blake is incredibly sweet, cuddly, and playful. She would make a loyal and loving adventure buddy.

The fall cemetery clean-up begins on Monday, November 2, 2026. Please remove all flowers and decorations of any kind before that date. Remaining flowers and decorations will be removed and disposed of, except for new burials. Flowers and decorations can be returned to the cemetery on Friday, November 6, 2026. We appreciate your help with this clean-up in preparation for Veteran's Day remembrances. As a reminder, annual clean-ups are the first Monday through Friday of February, May, and November.

• October 7 @ 7:00 pm - America250 Lecture: History of National Parks in Southern Utah
• October 8 @ 5:30 pm - Planning Commission Meeting (Public Hearing)
• October 12 - Columbus Day (Offices Closed)
• October 14 @ 4:00 pm - City Council Work Meeting
• October 14 @ 6:00 pm - City Council Regular Meeting
• October 22 @ 5:30 pm - Planning Commission Meeting
• October 28 - City Council Work and Regular Meeting (Cancelled)
• November 2-6 - Fall Cemetery Clean-up