Toquerville council rules Firelight's sign package is a material change and tables its code enforcement policy
October 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m. · 212 N. Toquer Blvd, Toquerville
At its Oct. 21 meeting the Toquerville City Council found Firelight Development's proposed commercial-use changes non-material, on the condition that an amendment to the master plan overlay is recorded, but found its sign package a material change that staff must process further. The council tabled a donations and sponsorships policy and a code enforcement policy, designated Arbor Day, and heard that the city's communication software has no budget now that a state grant is spent. These are draft minutes.
From the draft minutes. Updated November 4, 2026.
In brief
5 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 approved, 1 tabled, and 1 discussed.
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5 members were present and 1 absent (Councilmember Joey Campbell).
The previous City Council meeting was on September 16, 2026: Toquerville council approves Indigo at Firelight hillside permit with conditions and nightly-rental quiet hours ordinance on Sept. 16
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Firelight Development: commercial planning area uses (MPDO modification) | Approved · 3-0 |
| Firelight Development: sign standards across its communities and parks | Approved · 3-0 |
| Donations and sponsorships policy; code enforcement policy | Tabled · 3-0 |
| Resolution designating Arbor Day, Oct. 23 | Approved · 3-0 |
| Communication software funding | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item F1 · Development
Firelight Development: commercial planning area uses (MPDO modification)
Approved · 3-0
The council found the proposed changes to permitted uses in the commercial planning areas non-material, on the condition that Firelight records an amendment to the master planned development overlay. The developer's representative said they want to move apartments from commercial planning area 7 to 4.
- Attorney Gothard recommended the recording condition
Item F2 · Development
Firelight Development: sign standards across its communities and parks
Approved · 3-0
The council found the sign package a material change under the development agreement and directed staff to process the application accordingly. The developer's representative said some of the signs do not comply with current city code, and the council discussed updating the sign ordinance.
Item F3-F4 · City code
Donations and sponsorships policy; code enforcement policy
Tabled · 3-0
The council tabled both resolutions: the donations and sponsorships policy for more legal review, with a possible donation form, and the code enforcement policy, where staff want to add a communication cycle with complainants, a decision on anonymous complaints and who testifies in justice court.
Item F5 · Other
Resolution designating Arbor Day, Oct. 23
Approved · 3-0
Approved the resolution, a requirement for Tree City status.
Item G1 · Budget
Communication software funding
Discussed
The city manager said no budget exists for the Yoppify communication software and the state grant is spent; the Conservancy District agreed to pay half the cost through December. Councilmember Sands raised concerns about how it will be paid for. A municipal code hosting switch to Municode was also discussed.
What residents said
No public comments.