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Bluffdale City Zoning Code

11.170 CONDOMINIUMS

11.170.010 Purpose And Intent

The intent of this chapter is to establish guidelines dealing specifically with design, construction and operation of proposed new condominium projects. These provisions, along with Utah Code 57-8, shall govern the condominium projects. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000)

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 10-24-00-1 on 10/24/2000

11.170.020 Permitted Uses

Uses permitted within a condominium project shall be limited to those uses specifically permitted within the zone that underlies the area of the project, and shall be subject to all conditions and restrictions required within the zone for the use. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000)

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 10-24-00-1 on 10/24/2000

11.170.030 Approval Process And Documentation

  1. Documents Required: The procedure leading to approval of a condominium project shall be the same as set forth in chapters 7 through 11 of this title. The following documents shall be prepared and submitted by the developer for each condominium project:
    1. Articles of incorporation.
    2. Corporation bylaws.
    3. Declaration of covenants, conditions, restrictions and management policies/declaration of condominium management agreement.
    4. Open space easements.
    5. Sales brochure.
    6. Documents transferring adequate water to the city.
    7. Record of survey map/final subdivision plat (when applicable).
    8. The waiver of all animal rights in accordance with city standards that may result from a nonconforming use upon the adoption of this chapter.
  2. Waiver Of Required Document: Where, in the opinion of the city council, a particular document as required under this section is inapplicable for the particular condominium project proposed, the city may waive the requirement for submitting the document. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000)
  3. Final Approval Required; Penalty: It shall be unlawful to record any survey map or declaration of a condominium project in the office of the county recorder, unless the same shall bear thereon final approval of the city council as required by the terms of this title. Any owner, or agent of any owner, of land or units located within a purported condominium project, who transfers or sells any land, structure or condominium unit in a purported condominium project, before obtaining final approval from the city council, shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor for each lot, parcel of land, structure or condominium unit so transferred or sold and, upon conviction, subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000; amd. 2013 Code)
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 10-24-00-1 on 10/24/2000

11.170.040 Layout And Improvement

Each proposed condominium project shall conform to the following minimum standards:

  1. Parking: All off street parking shall be regulated pursuant to chapter 12 of this title.
  2. Storage Area: Common storage area in an amount of not less than one hundred (100) square feet per dwelling unit shall be provided for the storage of recreation vehicles and boats, and enclosed in a sight obscuring fence or wall.
  3. Private Patio Or Similar: Each unit within the project shall have an appurtenant private patio, deck, balcony, atrium or solarium with a minimum area of one hundred thirty (130) square feet. The space shall be designed for the sole enjoyment of the unit owner, and shall have a shape and size that would allow for optimal usable space.
  4. Common Open Space: Provision of an area containing not less than ten percent (10%) of the total area of the project shall be set aside as common open space for the use and enjoyment of the residents. The area shall be landscaped in accordance with city standards. The location and design shall be such that the area is easily accessible to all residents. Land used for parking, driveways, vehicle storage and similar uses, and the areas required to meet the front setback or the area devoted to peripheral planting, shall not be included in meeting this requirement. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000)
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 10-24-00-1 on 10/24/2000

11.170.050 Utility And Facility Requirements

All units shall be separately metered for water, gas, electricity and sewer, unless the covenants, conditions and restrictions provide for the association to pay the costs of services. Each unit shall be provided with readily accessible individual shutoff valves. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000)

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 10-24-00-1 on 10/24/2000

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