Glendale board debates capping short-term rentals, with about 48 in town, as it weighs a uniform addressing ordinance
September 17, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
At its Sept. 17 meeting the Glendale Town Board discussed a Planning and Zoning request to cap short-term rentals in the new general plan, with the town counting roughly 48; one board member said he would not vote for a cap. The board also heard a state update on the Long Valley and East Zion rural blueprint, discussed Kane County's request for uniform address ordinances, approved two short-term rental conditional use permits and a $1 raise for three staff members.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 3, 2026.
In brief
10 items came up for a decision or discussion: 5 approved and 5 discussed.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
3 members were present and 2 absent (Mayor Chamberlain (excused), Marshal Cox (excused)).
Residents raised short-term rental cap, addressing, flood mapping, and weeds.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Public hearing
Conditional use permits for two short-term rentals on East Overlook Lane
Approved
The board approved two conditional use permits passed by Planning and Zoning. Members noted the rentals are new and do not require inspections; a participant said the purpose of a conditional use permit is to regulate use, not grant a business license for a house.
Item 2 · Zoning
Lot split and rezoning on parcel G-2-37
Approved
The board approved a lot split and rezoning request on parcel G-2-37 that Planning and Zoning had passed. The minutes note it appears to have been completed already, because a town board meeting was held early in August.
Item 3 · Other
Wreaths Across America
Discussed
A presenter said Glendale is one of 5,500 participating cemeteries nationwide and asked for community support, suggesting an advertisement on the water bill. Wreaths are scheduled to be delivered and placed Dec. 19.
Item 4 · Presentation
Rural blueprint project update from the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
Discussed
A state representative updated the board on the Rural Community Opportunity Grant and the East Zion blueprint, which combines economic development efforts of Glendale and Orderville. The stakeholder vision includes a stronger Long Valley East Zion brand, multimodal transport, better quality of life and more affordable housing. Strategies include business support programs, workforce training with Southwest Tech and community projects such as an Orderville park, event center improvements and public transit links to Zion National Park. The board noted the town relies on wells and springs and does not own surface water rights, which limits new connections.
Item 5 · Roads and utilities
Snow plowing of a town road easement
Approved
A resident asked the town to plow an easement; the discussion covered who owns and maintains the road, and the board agreed to plow it going forward.
Item 6 · City code
Kane County request for a uniform address ordinance
Discussed
The clerk said Kane County asked each town to adopt a uniform addressing system. Members asked who would pay to correct addresses, and an audience member said the postal service lists his address as wrong. The clerk suggested passing an ordinance setting where addresses start, beginning with Center Street. Members agreed something must be done and left timing and cost for later discussion.
Item 7 · City code
Planning and Zoning request to cap short-term rentals in the general plan
Discussed
Planning and Zoning asked the town to adopt a cap as part of rewriting the 2001 general plan, with help from an adviser. The town counts about 48 short-term rentals. Board Member Cox said he would not vote for a cap and would let the free market set the number. Others noted rentals are a main source of revenue, though the town receives only 1% of the transient room tax while the county collects far more.
Item 8 · Roads and utilities
Flood insurance and FEMA map update
Discussed
Members said there was no update because the mayor, who was to call, was absent. A speaker said FEMA asked where a flood study should be done and he chose the Virgin River, the most likely place to flood. Members said the old map did not cover many residents who flood, and the clerk will follow up with the mayor.
Item 9 · Other
Public entity resolution for the town's PTIF account
Approved · 3-0
The board approved a resolution so the clerk can have her own login to the Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund account; the mayor must sign and notarize it.
Item 10 · Budget
Six-month review and $1 raise for three staff members
Approved · 3-0
The clerk relayed the mayor's request, by text, for a $1 raise for three employees. The board thanked the staff and approved it.
- BudgetAmount not given
Item 11 · Other
Department reports
Discussed
The clerk said the Apple Festival has 18 vendors ; Board Member Porter requested $175 for cornhole tournament prizes ($100, $50, $25). The town's text-alert service had used 6,700 of 10,000 texts and was offered 15,000 more at no cost; 88% of households are reached. The town is moving fully to Caselle accounting software by year end. Contractors are expected within the week to finish work on the well. Parks asked for money to fix the basketball courts while a grant is pursued. Members raised weeds around town, grading bids for roads and the fire department, which a member said has lost a firefighter and needs truck repairs.
What residents said
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