The purposes of the public infrastructure overlay zone are:

1. To provide for the siting and operation of public infrastructure in an environmentally sound and economically competitive manner.
2. To inform current and potential residents of the county of the possible location of future public infrastructure locations.
3. To ensure that any public infrastructure be designed, constructed, and operated in a safe and efficient manner, and in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations for the protection of the general health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the county.

(Ord. 2014-03, 3-25-2014, eff. 4-9-2014)

All uses that are allowed within this zone are defined within chapter 17.07, "Definitions", of this title, the state of Utah administrative rules, and the state of Utah Code Annotated.

(Ord. 2014-03, 3-25-2014, eff. 4-9-2014)

The public infrastructure overlay zone shall impose additional or alternative requirements to any of the county's base zoning districts. For a schedule of permitted and conditional uses for the public infrastructure overlay zone, refer to chapter 17.09 of this title.

(Ord. 2014-03, 3-25-2014, eff. 4-9-2014)

All uses allowed in the public infrastructure overlay zone shall be considered a conditional use and shall be reviewed and considered consistent with the procedures for the review of a conditional use as provided in section 17.06.050 of this title. This includes major and minor utility facilities, solid waste facilities, sewage treatment works, and other similar uses found by the land use authority to be in harmony with the character and intent of this overlay zone.

(Ord. 2014-03, 3-25-2014, eff. 4-9-2014)

An application shall be made to the director of development services on a form or forms provided by the development services department, accompanied by the application requirements outlined in section 17.06.020 of this title, as well as the following items to be prepared by the respective licensed professional(s):

1. A site drainage and grading plan.
2. An access plan.
3. An operation management and maintenance plan.
4. A landscape plan indicating how the proposed landscaping will visually screen the facility and facility activities, and will also mitigate noise, dust, or other impacts on surrounding uses. If surrounding properties are undeveloped, the landscape plan shall address potential impacts on uses permitted within the applicable zoning districts for such undeveloped property.

(Ord. 2014-03, 3-25-2014, eff. 4-9-2014)

Any conditional use under this chapter shall not begin operation until the applicant provides documentation that all approvals have been granted by the necessary state and federal agencies regarding the proposed use, and all conditions of the conditional use permit as approved by the Cache County council have been met.

(Ord. 2014-03, 3-25-2014, eff. 4-9-2014)

Site development standards for any public infrastructure facility shall conform to the base zoning district requirements as listed in section 17.10.040, table 17.10.040 of this title. Whenever there is a conflict between the regulations of a base zoning district and the public infrastructure overlay, the most restrictive regulations shall apply.

(Ord. 2014-03, 3-25-2014, eff. 4-9-2014)

These standards are provided to ensure that any public infrastructure development recognizes the physical and environmental constraints of the development site. These standards shall supplement the development standards provided by the state of Utah administrative rules, state of Utah Code Annotated, and by this title.

1. Solid Waste Facilities:
   1. The minimum lot size for any solid waste facility shall be no less than forty (40) acres.
   2. Approval of a site suitability analysis, completed by the respective licensed professional(s), for public infrastructure facilities shall be obtained from the board of trustees prior to application.
   3. A closure and postclosure plan, prepared by the appropriate licensed professional, shall be provided for any solid waste facility.
2. Utility Facilities:
   1. Minimum Lot Area: Cache County requires no minimum lot area or width for utility facilities.
   2. Setbacks: The setback requirement for a major utility corridor from property lines, rights of way, easements, natural and manmade water features, fault lines, built structures, or other features shall be determined by the land use authority based on the proposed facility type, size, and routing. The determination of a setback requirement shall be based on what is reasonable and necessary to preserve the ability to locate a utility corridor while preserving private property rights and access to community facilities.
   3. Design Standards: The design and construction of major utility corridors and facilities shall be done to minimize the visual impact of the facility on surrounding residents and the community. Major utility corridors shall demonstrate that all structures or easements will not result in undesirable impacts and that they can be authorized as a conditional use, complying with the requirements of this title. Additionally, the land use authority shall consider the following when acting upon a major utility corridor:
      1. Hydrologic impacts of surface and ground water systems; and
      2. Wildlife habitat areas and migration patterns; and
      3. Erosion control plans; and
      4. Vegetation plans; and
      5. Reclamation, decommissioning, and abandonment plans as applicable; and
      6. Construction plans, including phasing plans and the location of staging areas and traffic control plans; and
      7. Other issues and impacts as may be applicable.
   4. Fire Protection: Any development of a major utility corridor shall comply with the requirements of the wildland-urban interface code where applicable.
   5. Land Use Application: All applications for major utility facilities must contain the following information in addition to the application materials required within chapter 17.06 of this title:
      1. Engineered drawings of the proposed facility which include:
         1. The exact location of any and all rights of way or easements, identifying the proposed width and alignment centerline; and
         2. Specific information on the facilities to be installed, including all above and below grade facilities and improvements; and
         3. Coverage plans for the proposed tower and including neighboring towers providing coverage for the area; and
         4. Phasing plans; and
         5. Any other necessary improvements or alterations including public and private infrastructure, grading or drainage alterations, removal of vegetation, etc.
      2. Emergency and normal shutdown procedures.
      3. Emergency response plans.

(Ord. 2014-03, 3-25-2014, eff. 4-9-2014)