Sandy City Zoning Code

The City Council may enact and amend land use ordinances and a Zoning Map consistent with the purposes set forth in this title, the General Plan and the Municipal Land Use, Development, and Management Act (U.C.A. 1953, § 10-9a-101 et seq.). This chapter sets forth the procedure and responsibilities of the Planning Commission and City Council in making decisions relating to the amendment of this title and the Zoning Map.

(LDC 2008, § 15A-05-01)

1. Amendments to the Zoning Map. Amendments to the Zoning Map shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the Utah Code. After the amendment has been approved by the City Council, the Zoning Map, reflecting such amendment, shall be forwarded, at least twice a year, to the City Recorder by the Director after he has modified the zone boundary lines as approved by the City Council and placing the date of revision thereon.
2. Corrections to the Zoning Map. The Director may make corrections to the Zoning Map if it is determined that the original boundary line or other information was not properly transferred to the Zoning Map after review of the official record and ordinance adopting that boundary location. When making such a correction, the Director shall place the correct information on the Zoning Map and the date of revision thereon. The Director shall forward the corrected Zoning Map to the City Recorder, together with all supporting documentation.
3. Initiating Amendments and Corrections. The Planning Commission, City Council, or the Director may initiate proposals for change or modification of any chapter or regulation of this title.
4. Application. In addition, any person seeking an amendment of this title or the Zoning Map shall submit a written petition designating the change desired to the Director and shall include reasons wherein the proposed amendment would further promote the objectives and purposes of this title and the General Plan and shall include the required fee as required in the application form.

(LDC 2008, § 15A-05-02)

1. Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall:
   1. Recommend to the City Council a land use ordinance and Zoning Map or any amendment to either regulate the use and development of land within all or any part of the area of the City.
   2. Hold a public hearing on a proposed land use ordinance or Zoning Map amendment.
2. City Council. The City Council:
   1. May adopt or amend:
      1. The number, shape, boundaries, or area of any zoning district;
      2. Any regulation of or within the zoning district; or
      3. Any other provision of this title.
   2. Shall consider at a public meeting each proposed amendment recommended to it by the Planning Commission and may adopt or reject the amendment either as proposed by the Planning Commission or after making any revision the City Council considers appropriate.

(LDC 2008, § 15A-05-03)

If an application for amendment is denied by the City Council, resubmission of an application for the same amendment shall not be allowed for a period of 12 months unless significant new facts or information are presented.

(LDC 2008, § 15A-05-04)