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Holladay City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 13

03 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

13.03.010: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this chapter is to establish requirements for submission of all land use and development applications to assure that applications will be processed on a uniform basis. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)

13.03.020: GENERAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

   A.   Application: A submission for consideration by a Land Use Authority shall include:
      1.   A completed development review application form;
      2.   A filing fee as established by the City's fee schedule;
      3.   Proof of ownership or legal control of the land by the applicant;
      4.   Any other information the Community Development Director determines necessary for full and proper consideration and disposition of a particular application.
   B.   Proof Of A Neighborhood Meeting:
      1.   All of the following land use applications require proof of a neighborhood meeting:
         a.   Developments in a Residential Zone:
            (1)   Rezones,
            (2)   Subdivisions, and
            (3)   Planned unit developments.
         b.   Nonresidential developments abutting a residential development or Residential Zone boundary:
            (1)   Rezones,
            (2)   Nonresidential subdivisions,
            (3)   Permitted or conditional use site plans, and
            (4)   Planned unit developments.
      2.   The applicant shall send a written notice stating the place, date and time of the neighborhood meeting to all residential property owners, as identified in the Salt Lake County Recorder's records, whose property is within five hundred feet (500') of the subject property line.
      3.   The applicant shall notify these owners at least one week prior to the neighborhood meeting.
      4.   The neighborhood meeting shall be conducted at a location within the City of Holladay.
      5.   Phone calls or informal door to door contacts shall not be considered to constitute a neighborhood meeting.
      6.   The record of a neighborhood meeting shall include:
         a.   A list of all individuals who were notified;
         b.   A roster of attendees; and
         c.   A copy of the minutes. (Ord. 2016-13, 5-26-2016)

13.03.030: SPECIFIC SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW:

In addition to the requirements of section 13.03.020 of this chapter, the submission requirements of a proposed land use, development or other matter which is subject to review as per chapter 13.08 of this title shall be as follows:
   A.   Subdivisions: Submission requirements for subdivisions shall be as required by section 13.10A.050 of this title.
   B.   Site Development/Redevelopment Plans:
      1.   Preliminary (Technical) Review: The following items shall be submitted to the Community and Economic Development Department for review by the TRC prior to approval by the designated Land Use Authority as per chapter 13.101 Appendix B of this title. Items may be waived by the Community Development Director as not applicable:
         a.   Electronic submittal of a complete application made available with the community and economic development department, a proposed site plan composed of a scaled drawing of and information pertaining to the proposed development site. A site plan shall include the following:
         (1)   North arrow and scale band at no less than 1 to 40 feet.
         (2)   In a Title Block located in the right margin;
            (A)   Address and Name of development.
            (B)   Name, phone number and business address of applicant/developer and project designer.
            (C)   Name, phone number and business address of property owner.
            (D)   Date of preparation.
         (3)   Utility service connection letters from each utility company serving the project stating the company has reviewed the plan, its comments concerning the extent of service availability, and acceptance of the proposed location of all utility easements. A copy of the approved plan, initialed and stamped by the utility company shall be submitted with the letter.
         (4)   A vicinity map containing sufficient information to accurately locate the property shown on the plan.
         (5)   Lot coverage tabulation table in the following format:
 
 
Square Feet
% Of Total
Total parcel area
-
-
Total building area
-
-
Total impervious area
-
-
Total landscaped area
-
-
Total existing tree canopy coverage
-
-
 
         (6)   For residential uses, show the number of dwelling units and the overall units per acre.
         (7)   For nonresidential uses, show the proposed distribution of uses in square feet within each separate structure.
         (8)   Proposed building elevations and the projected overall height from existing grade.
         (9)   Names and locations of fronting streets, public or private.
         (10)   Footprints of proposed and existing buildings.
         (11)   Building setback lines as required by the current zone standards.
         (12)   Existing and proposed drive accesses.
         (13)   Parking locations and number of spaces.
         (14)   Existing grade contours.
         (15)   Current zoning.
         (16)   FEMA Flood Area Designation as per chapter 13.74.
         (17)   Natural Hazard Area, Geologic Fault line/Study Areas as per chapter 13.75.
         (18)   Wildland Urban Interface areas as per chapter 13.70.
   C.   Final (Civil) Review: For review of a final site development application, the applicant shall submit to the Community and Economic Development Director the following:
      1.   A completed application on a form made available with the Community and Economic Development Department and copy of the approved preliminary site plan.
      2.   Where required, a narrative describing how all modifications or additions as required by the Planning Commission have been address.
      3.   Electronic submittal of a site plan drawn to scale (no less than 1 inch equals 40 feet) by a certified engineer, architect, landscape architect or land surveyor containing the following information:
         a.   In a title block located in the lower right hand corner the following shall appear:
            (1)   The proposed name of the project, which name shall be approved by the Community Development Department;
            (2)   The location of the project, including: address, and parcel number.
            (3)   The names and contact info of the owner, and of the designer of the site plan;
            (4)   The date of preparation, scale (no less than 1 inch to equal 40 feet) and the north arrow.
            (5)   Current Land Use Zone:
         b.   The Final site plan shall show the following existing conditions:
            (1)   The boundary lines of the proposed project indicated by a solid heavy line and the total approximate acreage encompassed thereby;
            (2)   All abutting property under the control of the applicant, even though only a portion is included in the development;
            (3)   The location, width and names of all existing public or private streets, and driveway entrances within two hundred feet (200') of the project boundaries and of all prior platted streets or other public ways, railroad and utility rights-of-way, parks and other public open spaces, permanent buildings and structures, permanent easements and section and corporation lines, within and abutting the project;
            (4)   The location of all wells, proposed, active and abandoned, and of all reservoirs within the project and to a distance of at least two hundred feet (200') beyond the project boundaries;
            (5)   Existing sewers, water mains, culverts or other underground facilities within the project and to a distance of at least two hundred feet (200') beyond the project boundaries, indicating pipe sizes, grades, manholes and exact location;
            (6)   Existing ditches, canals, natural drainage channels, and open waterways and proposed realignments;
            (7)   Existing grade Contours at vertical intervals of not more than two feet (2'). The 100-year flood level of all watercourses, if any, shall be indicated in the same datum for contour elevations;
            (8)   All installed fire hydrants on or within five hundred feet (500') of the proposed subdivision;
            (9)   Current zoning designation, on and off site; and
            (10)   Location of all trees.
         c.   The final site plan shall show all proposed:
            (1)   Areas intended to be dedicated or temporarily reserved for public use or set aside for use of property owners in the project;
            (2)   Building setback lines, including dimensions;
            (3)   Easements for water, sewers, drainage, utility lines and any other easements required by the Planning Commission’s conceptual approval;
            (4)   Lot Coverage tabulations showing:
 
 
Square Feet
% Of Total
Off street parking
 
 
Buildings and/or buildable area
 
 
Total floor space by use
 
 
Landscaped areas
 
 
Impervious surfaces
 
 
Total area of existing tree canopy coverage to be mitigated
 
 
 
            (5)   Dimensioned parking layout showing location and number of individual parking stalls, driveways and other areas of ingress and egress;
            (6)   Location of consolidated open space;
            (7)   Location and type of solid waste disposal facilities.
      4.   A detailed landscaping plan. Such landscaping plans shall be prepared by a qualified professional, and shall include:
         a.   Distribution of new plant material and trees described by name or type, and plans for slope control and/or other physical environmental changes;
         b.   Special effects and decorative materials;
         c.   Irrigation systems (sprinkler, bubbler, etc.);
         d.   Recreation equipment;
         e.   An analysis of the impact of the development upon existing vegetation, especially as it relates to the removal of any significant trees;
         f.   Location and description (height, materials) of existing and proposed fences with any revised letters of agreement with abutting property owners; and
         g.   Location and description (dimensions, distance to property lines and type of lighting [direct or indirect]) of existing and proposed freestanding signs.
      5.   A tree removal permit application as required by chapter 13.77 of this title.
      6.   Drawings of proposed structure elevations, including covered parking, showing the height, dimensions, appearance, materials proposed, and percentage of each material used on each building elevation, along with the location and description of any proposed wall signs.
      7.   A detailed lighting plan prepared by a professional and emphasizing energy conservation and compatibility with abutting and adjacent uses and using the minimum light necessary to achieve visibility and security.
      8.   A copy of proposed CC&Rs, if applicable.
      9.   Statement of the estimated starting and completion dates for each phase of development, including proposed grading work and any landscape work.
      10.   Electronic submittal of the proposed civil construction drawings, sheet not to exceed twenty four inches by thirty six inches (24" x 36"), with sufficient detail for construction of all improvements, stamped by the project engineer including:
         a.   Horizontal control.
         b.   Demolition.
         c.   Grading and drainage.
         d.   Erosion control.
         e.   Utilities, on site and off site.
         f.   Roadway design, public improvements; curb, gutter, sidewalks, driveway approaches(s), Street Trees as determined by the Technical Review Committee.
         g.   Civil details, general notes, etc.
         h.   Appropriate supporting documents showing compliance with State and Federal standards such as: air emissions, site pollution prevention measures and water discharge standards.
      11.   To mitigate possible adverse impacts from the proposed development, the Technical Review Committee shall determine from a review of the preliminary site plan whether the following additional information shall be submitted:
         a.   Soil erosion, geological hazard and sedimentation studies and/or control plans and specifications. Such studies, control plans, and specifications shall be prepared by a qualified professional with the costs of preparation of such plans and specifications being borne by the applicant.
         b.   A traffic study prepared by a qualified traffic engineer or other qualified person as determined by the City Engineer. (Ord. 2024-01, 2-1-2024; amd. Ord. 2025-22, 12-4-2025)

13.03.040: SUBMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL OTHER LAND USE APPLICATIONS:

In addition to the requirements of section 13.03.020 of this chapter, the submission requirements of a proposed land use, development or other matter which is subject to a procedure set forth in this title shall be as follows:
   A.   General Plan Amendment: For a general plan amendment the following shall be submitted:
      1.   If the land use map is proposed to be amended, a vicinity map no larger than eleven inches by seventeen inches (11" x 17") showing affected properties clearly marked; and
      2.   A brief narrative of the proposed amendment outlining the requested district and the reason for the request.
   B.   Text Or Zone Map Amendment:
      1.   For a text amendment, the following shall be submitted:
         a.   Chapter and section references with a draft of the proposed text amendment; and
         b.   A brief narrative of reasons supporting the amendment.
      2.   For a zone map amendment, the following shall be submitted:
         a.   An accurate property map showing:
            (1)   Present and proposed zoning classifications,
            (2)   Abutting properties,
            (3)   Accurate legal descriptions and an approximate common address of the areas proposed to be rezoned, and
            (4)   A map of the area in the general plan and how the proposed rezoning complies with the future plans of the city as laid out in the adopted general plan.
         b.   A brief narrative of reasons supporting the amendment.
   C.   Administrative Interpretation: The following shall accompany request for an administrative interpretation:
      1.   A complete description of the proposed request for administrative determination; and
      2.   Any other information the community development director determines to be necessary for full and proper consideration and disposition of a particular request.
   D.   Nonconformity Determination: The following shall accompany an application for a nonconformity determination:
      1.   A description of the action or finding requested by the applicant.
      2.   Grounds for finding the use, structure, lot, or other circumstance is nonconforming or for allowing expansion or modification of the nonconformity.
   E.   Variance: For a variance, the following shall be submitted:
      1.   A brief narrative describing:
         a.   The specific feature or features of the proposed use, construction or development that require a variance, and the amount of the requested variance;
         b.   The specific chapter and section references of this title from which a variance is sought;
         c.   A statement of the characteristics of the subject property that prevent compliance with the provisions of this title; and
         d.   An explanation of how the application satisfies the variance standards set forth in section 13.09.020 of this title.
      2.   A plot plan showing all of the following information:
         a.   The applicant's name and address;
         b.   Site address;
         c.   Property boundaries and dimensions;
         d.   Layout of existing and proposed buildings, parking, landscaping, and utilities; and (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)
         e.   Abutting property lines and uses within one hundred feet (100') of the subject property. (Ord. 2015-02, 2-5-2015)
      3.   An elevation plan drawn to scale showing elevations of existing and proposed structures;
      4.   When the variance involves building height, a streetscape plan showing the height of all buildings within one hundred fifty feet (150') of the subject property;
      5.   When a variance involves grade changes, a topographical drawing prepared by a licensed surveyor or civil engineer, showing existing topography in dashed lines at two foot (2') intervals and showing the proposed grade in solid lines at two foot (2') intervals;
      6.   When a variance involves retaining walls, a plan showing all retaining walls, including the height relative to proposed grades; and
      7.   Any other information reasonably determined by the community development director to be pertinent to a requested variance.
   F.   Special Exceptions: In addition to the requirements of section 13.03.020 of this chapter, the following shall accompany an application for a special exception:
      1.   A plot plan showing all of the following information:
         a.   The applicant's name and address;
         b.   Site address;
         c.   Property boundaries and dimensions;
         d.   Layout of existing and proposed buildings, parking, landscaping, and utilities; and (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)
         e.   Abutting property lines and uses within one hundred feet (100') of the subject property; (Ord. 2015-02, 2-5-2015)
      2.   An elevation plan drawn to scale showing elevations of existing and proposed structures;
      3.   Any other information reasonably determined by the community development director to be pertinent to a requested variance.
   G.   Other Land Use Applications: For any land use application other than those listed above, the following shall be submitted:
      1.   Information necessary to demonstrate compliance with requirements of this title that apply to the land use application; and
      2.   Any other information the community development director determines necessary for full and proper consideration and disposition of a particular application. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)
   H.   Review By The Design Review Board: For any land use application that requires review by the design review board under the provisions of this title the following shall be submitted:
      1.   A conceptual site plan as required by subsection 13.03.030A of this chapter,
      2.   Building sections,
      3.   Exterior elevations,
      4.   Photographs of the subject or abutting properties,
      5.   Perspective drawings,
      6.   Description of building materials,
      7.   Color samples,
      8.   Exterior lighting designs,
      9.   Fence plans,
      10.   Signs,
      11.   Landscaping plans. (Ord. 2014-05, 4-17-2014)