City of St. George     Legal Services


Legal Services

Legal Services (City Attorney's Office) provides legal counsel to the City Council and the Mayor as well as to the City Manager and the City’s various departments. Legal Services also prosecutes misdemeanors and infractions of state laws and city ordinances that occur within the City.

Legal Services also administers the City’s risk management and claims handling for property, liability and worker’s compensation claims. In conjunction with these duties, Legal Services also oversees the procurement of property, liability, worker’s compensation, and specialized insurance policies.

Legal Services cannot represent or give any legal advice to private citizens or businesses.


St. George City Code Enforcement

  • The Zoning Ordinances - Title 10 Selected Chapters,
  • The Nuisance Ordinance - Title 4 Chapter 2,
  • The Sign Ordinance - Title 9 Chapter 13,
  • The Rental Fit Premises Ordinance - Title 4 Chapter 7, and
  • The Home Occupation Ordinance - Title 3 Chapter 7.

The Code Enforcement Division does not become involved in criminal matters, street parking issues, dust complaints, construction material in the public roadway, encroachments into or on public properties, Health Department problems, property line disputes or other civil matters.

When calling with a complaint, please be prepared to provide the complete address of the problem property.

Temporary Sign & Banner Policy (PDF)
Fences & Walls - Ordinances
Setback of Area - Defined and Parking Restrictions
Sign Permit Application (PDF)

 Rental Ordinance Related Documents
    Owner Duties and Responsibilities.pdf 
    Rental Fit Premises Ordinance.pdf 
    Rental Inspection Record Courtesy Notice.pdf 
    Rental Ordinance Fee Schedule.pdf 
    Repair Process.pdf 
    Tenant Duties and Responsibilities.pdf 
Risk Management

Risk Specialist: Annette Johnson (435) 627-4600
For information call: 435-627-4600



For information regarding traffic or other criminal cases call: 435-627-4600

Staff:

City Attorney: Shawn M. Guzman (435) 627-4600
Deputy City Attorney: Paula Houston (435) 627-4600
Assistant City Attorney: Joseph Farnsworth (435) 627-4600
City Prosecutor: Robert Cosson (435) 627-4600


  Code Enforcement Contacts       Phone    
Jeff Cottam 627-4450
Malcolm Turner 627-4429
Joe Van Huss 627-4422
Melodie Hayes 627-4276
FAX 627-4430


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