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Toquerville Sets Nov. 18 Hearing on 200-Acre Solara Annexation Off Mills Lane

Toquerville's council hears a petition from Solara Communities to annex about 200 acres west of I-15 off Mills Lane on Nov. 18, 2026. Plus Veterans Day rolls, tree lighting and clean-up dates.

Key takeaway: Toquerville's council hears a petition from Solara Communities to annex about 200 acres west of I-15 off Mills Lane on Nov. 18, 2026. Plus Veterans Day rolls, tree lighting and clean-up dates.

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What Is Toquerville Considering? Quick Answer

The Toquerville City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, on a petition to annex about 200 acres west of I-15 off Mills Lane, about two miles south of Exit 27. The petitioner is Solara Communities, LLC. The hearing is part of the council's 6 p.m. meeting at 212 N. Toquer Blvd.

This report is based on the hearing notice the city posted on Nov. 3 and its Nov. 4 council agenda, both on the Utah Public Notice Website.

What Does the Notice Say?

  • Petitioner: Solara Communities, LLC.
  • Size: approximately 200.07 acres (Tax ID 3151-A-1-HV).
  • Location: west of Interstate 15, off Mills Lane, about two miles south of I-15 Exit 27, immediately next to the existing city boundary.
  • Second item: a proposed conveyance of city-owned property (Tax ID W-227-E) to La Creek, LLC.

The notice cites Utah Code Section 10-2-810, which governs municipal annexation hearings. It says the notice was mailed to owners of the property proposed for annexation and posted near Mills Lane by Exit 27, at city kiosks and at the City Office.

How Do I Review the Plans or Comment?

Applications, ordinance drafts, maps, plans and supporting documents are available at the Toquerville City Office, 212 N. Toquer Blvd., during regular business hours. Comments can be made at the Nov. 18 hearing. The city asks anyone needing special accommodations to call 435-635-1094 at least 48 hours ahead.

What Else Is Happening in Toquerville?

The council's Nov. 4 agenda included resolutions on a code enforcement policy, a donations and sponsorships policy and extending the time to spend water and streets impact fees, plus a mutual termination of an interlocal revenue pledge agreement with Washington County. The outcomes had not been posted when we checked. The same agenda lists community dates:

  • Veterans Day cinnamon rolls: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Toquerville City Offices.
  • Christmas tree lighting: Monday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m., Toquerville City Hall.
  • Winter community clean-up: Dec. 5–6, with dumpsters at TRE Park, Center Street Park, Westfield Park and Toquerville Heights (Rim View Drive near the mailboxes).

Nearby, IME Automation opens its Anderson Junction Road facility on Nov. 6; see our November grand openings calendar. For Veterans Day events across the county, see our Veterans Day guide.

What Is Not Yet Known?

  • What Solara Communities plans to build, how many homes, and what zoning it would seek.
  • Whether the land is now in unincorporated Washington County and how city services would reach it.
  • When the council would vote on the annexation itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Solara annexation in Toquerville?

Solara Communities, LLC petitioned to annex about 200.07 acres into Toquerville. The land is west of I-15 off Mills Lane, about two miles south of Exit 27, next to the current city boundary.

When is the Toquerville annexation hearing?

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, during the regular City Council meeting that starts at 6 p.m. at 212 N. Toquer Blvd.

Where can I see the Solara annexation documents?

The notice says applications, ordinance drafts, maps and plans are available at the Toquerville City Office, 212 N. Toquer Blvd., during regular business hours. The office number is 435-635-1094.

What is planned for the Solara land?

The hearing notice does not describe a development plan, number of homes or zoning. Ask the city to see the petition and maps before the hearing.

Sources: Toquerville City Council public hearing notice, Nov. 18, 2026; Toquerville City Council agenda, Nov. 4, 2026

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