A. The zoning ordinance of the city of St. George, standard specifications for design and construction and all other applicable ordinances of the city.

B. The official city general plan, including all future land use designations, streets, drainage and utility systems and parks shown in the general plan, as adopted.

C. Requirements of the Utah Department of Transportation, Utah Department of Health and other appropriate state agencies.

D. The standards, regulations and policies adopted by the city, including all boards, commissions, agencies and officials of the city who may be authorized to adopt the same.

E. The standards and requirements for culinary water service adopted by the district.

F. The standards for essential infrastructure as set forth in the St. George city standards and specifications which are incorporated by reference herein. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022; Ord. 2024-006, 1-18-2024)

A. At the time an application for a planned development (PD) project is submitted to the city, the owner or developer shall submit an application to change the proposed development property’s zoning designation to planned development (PD). Simultaneous with filing a planned development application, the developer or developer’s authorized representative shall:

B. No change to the zoning designation shall be made without the simultaneous approval of a preliminary plat or preliminary site plan. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022; Ord. 2024-006, 1-18-2024)

A. The improvements built upon any single lot or two (2) adjoining or contiguous lots held under common ownership separate from that of adjacent lots and not otherwise affected by this title shall nonetheless be subject to, and regulated by, other provisions of this title. The provisions of this title shall be applicable to prevent the granting of a license, or utility services, by any city officer when any property encompassed by this section is in violation of any of the aforesaid sections, and enforcement and penalty shall be as is further provided in this title.

B. When previously subdivided lots are merged together, all frontages along streets are considered to be front setbacks and shall comply with the setback requirements in the zoning ordinance of the city of St. George. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2024-006, 1-18-2024)

A. Preapplication process;

B. Preliminary plat or site plan review;

D. Final subdivision plat and/or final site plan review. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2024-006, 1-18-2024)

A. Meet with the city in a development staff review meeting to discuss the development proposal and review the concept plat or site plan and the requirements for the required plans, infrastructure improvement plans, studies and reports. The general requirements as to the layout of streets, street improvements, traffic impact studies, drainage, sewerage, fire protection, availability of existing services, and similar matters shall be discussed. The development staff may also advise or direct the developer, when appropriate, to discuss the proposed development or portions thereof with those officials who must eventually approve certain aspects of the plat or plan, or portions thereof within their jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, the fire marshal, joint utility commission, hillside review board, and city staff. Where special issues or conditions exist which require resolution by the land use authority, resolution of such matters shall be obtained prior to consideration of the preliminary plat by the planning staff.

B. After addressing the initial comments or concerns from the development staff review, developer shall meet with city staff for a preapplication meeting. City staff will include development, engineering, water, power, fire and other reviewing departments to fully review and give input on the proposed development plans.

C. Obtain all overlay, zoning, or general plan approvals or amendments necessary to develop the proposed project. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2024-006, 1-18-2024)

A. Preliminary Plat Requirements: The preliminary plat shall be clear and legible, be labeled and dimensioned, and be of sufficient scale to adequately describe the conditions of this title. The preliminary subdivision plat partial infrastructure improvement plan shall be accompanied by a completed electronic application and submissions, and show among other requirements the following information:

B. Infrastructure Improvement Requirements: Developer shall submit to the city with each application the necessary partial infrastructure improvement plans and other documentation required by the engineering standards of the city for essential infrastructure, which standards are adopted and incorporated by reference herein.

C. Application Procedure And Requirements:

A. A final subdivision plat and/or final site plan shall be prepared and submitted to the community development department prior to the expiration of the preliminary approval. The land use authority shall approve the final plat or site plan which shall include all infrastructure improvement documents only upon a finding that the final plat or final site plan conforms to all prior approvals, conditions, and regulations imposed by the city.

B. All applications shall comply with the requirements of Utah Code Annotated title 10, chapter 9a, of the Utah Land Use and Development Management Act, as amended.

C. Infrastructure Improvement Requirements: Developer shall submit to the city with the final application the necessary infrastructure improvement plans and other documentation required by the engineering standards of the city for essential infrastructure, which standards are adopted and incorporated by reference herein.

D. When an application is submitted through the city’s electronic online program, it shall be reviewed for completeness, including all fees paid, and, if complete, the application shall be accepted by the city for processing. The application shall be processed according to the procedure set forth in this section. If the city finds that the application is not complete, the application shall be rejected, until such time as the developer shall submit a complete application acceptable to the city. All reviews required shall be conducted under the time periods specified and imposed by Utah Code.

E. The land use authority for all final applications shall be the community development director who shall approve the final plat or final site plan which shall include all infrastructure improvement documents upon a finding that the final plat or final site plan conforms to all prior approvals, conditions, and regulations imposed by the city and Utah Code.

F. Approval of a final plat or final site plan by the community development director as the land use authority shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the applicant within ten (10) business days of the approval.

G. A final site plan once approved shall be valid for one (1) year during which time a grading or other permit must be issued, and construction commenced. Failure to obtain a permit or commence construction will result in the approval expiring and becoming void.

H. A final plat must be recorded with the office of the county recorder within one (1) year of the date of city approval. A final plat which has not been recorded within one (1) year shall be deemed void and all land use approvals associated with the final plat shall be considered void ab initio. Prior to expiration, a developer may request a one (1) time six (6) month extension of the approval from the community development director. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022; Ord. 2024-006, 1-18-2024)

A. Vacating, Altering Or Amending Subdivision Plat: All applications for vacating, altering or amending a subdivision plat shall comply with the requirements of Utah Code Title 10, Chapter 9a, as amended.

B. Lot Mergers: All applications seeking to merge lots, parcels, sites, units, plots or other division of land shall comply with the requirements for boundary adjustments as set forth in Utah Code Title 10, Chapter 9a, as amended.

C. Vacating A Street, Right-of-Way, Or Easement: All applications for vacating a street, right-of-way, or easement shall comply with the requirements of Utah Code Title 10, Chapter 9a, as amended. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022; Ord. 2024-006, 1-18-2024. Formerly 10-25C-6)

A. Preapplication Plans: Infrastructure improvement plans for infrastructure improvements which are required by the city as part of the preapplication process shall be submitted to the city for preapplication review. The city engineer shall publish on the city’s website the technical aspects, details, and requirements for the preliminary and final approval submissions and for infrastructure improvement plans.

C. Final Infrastructure Improvement Plans: Following approval of the preliminary subdivision plat by the land use authority, the developer shall submit as part of any final application the required number of infrastructure improvement plans and JUC drawings (with comments if any), along with the required final plat or final site plan, to the city through the electronic online final approval application process. Other than allowed mass grading, no development work of any kind shall commence until final approval is received by the land use authority.

D. Final approval shall include a letter from the community development director or designee expressing the approval along with a signed final mylar for subdivision plats, and an approved final site plan for nonsubdivision projects. Infrastructure improvement plans stamped “approved for construction” shall be part of the final approval.

E. Consistent with Utah law, no subdivision plat may be recorded unless all infrastructure improvements have been completed and accepted by the city, or where appropriate an agreement with a bond to secure completion of the infrastructure per section 10-25D-2 has been entered into with the city prior to recordation. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2024-006, 1-18-2024)

A. Completion or Improvement Completion Assurance: The improvements required by this chapter shall be constructed and installed by the developer and maintained by the developer until accepted by the city. Improvements shall be completed prior to recording the final plat in the office of the county recorder, unless the construction, installation and maintenance are guaranteed in the manner provided in section 10-25D-5.

B. Acceptance Process: Required improvements shall not be accepted by the city and the warranty period thereon shall not expire until the required improvements have been fully installed and been in successful operation for the one (1) year warranty period, except when the city determines for good cause that a two (2) year warranty is necessary as provided in Utah Code Annotated section 10-9a-604.5, or its amendment.

A. Utilities And Services:

B. Storm Drainage And Nuisance Water Control: A storm or nuisance water drainage system shall be provided and shall be separate and independent from the sanitary sewer system. Drainage, flood control, and adequate erosion protection shall be designed in conformance with the city flood control master plan and drainage guidelines and hydrology manual as detailed in the city of St. George standard specifications for design and construction.

C. Street Improvements:

D. Access To City Street: No subdivision shall be approved which does not have access to an improved and dedicated city street. Where a subdivision obtains access from a street which does not meet minimum city standards, the access road shall be improved to a minimum width of twenty-five feet (25') for road classifications less than sixty-six feet (66') and thirty-two feet (32') for road classifications of sixty-six feet (66') or greater, meeting applicable safety standards, including shoulders, and constructed to final grade. Additional road width may be required to meet safety standards.

E. Improvements To Full Length Of Project: Where a subdivision abuts a master-planned road, utilities or drainage system, the developer shall complete his portion of such improvements the full length of his project in conformance with the approved city plans, including the general plan.

F. Mitigation Of Off-Site Impacts: When required by the city, mitigation of off-site impacts, as well as providing adequate public infrastructure to the development, will be the responsibility of the developer. A traffic impact study (TIS) will be required unless otherwise approved by the city engineer or designee. The TIS may aid in the determination of off-site impact mitigation. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022; Ord. 2024-006, 1-18-2024; Ord. 2025-055, 7-17-2025)

A. Lot Arrangement: The arrangement of lots shall be such that there will be no foreseeable difficulties, for reasons of topography or other conditions, in securing building permits to build on all lots in compliance with the zoning ordinance and in providing safe driveway access in accordance with city requirements to buildings on such lots from an approved street.

B. Lot Dimensions: Lot dimensions shall comply with the minimum standards of the zoning ordinance. In general, side lot lines shall be at right angles to street lines (or radial to curving street lines) unless a variation from this rule will give a better street or lot plan. Dimensions of corner lots shall be large enough to allow for erection of buildings, observing the minimum front yard setback from both streets, and providing safe access. Depth and width of properties reserved or laid out for business, commercial or industrial purposes shall be adequate to provide for the access, off-street parking and loading facilities required for the type of use and development contemplated, as established in the zoning ordinance.

C. Double Frontage Lots and Access to Lots:

D. Flag Lots: After determination by the commission that standard lots are not feasible, the commission may, in order to encourage more efficient use of land, allow flag lots to be developed subject to the following conditions:

A. Improvement Completion Assurance:

B. Warranty Of Improvements:

C. Approval: The form of any improvement completion assurance agreement or warranty submitted under this section shall be reviewed and approved by the city attorney or designee before acceptance by the city. The city engineer or designee is hereby authorized to sign the improvement agreement on behalf of the city. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2020-11-011, 11-5-2020; Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022; Ord. 2024-006, 1-18-2024)