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Wasatch County Unincorporated
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CHAPTER 16

42: APPENDIX 7, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS

16.42.01: LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

The following development agreement is the baseline form to be used by the county and developers when drafting development agreements in the county. However, this section shall not be construed in any way to limit the county's ability on a case by case basis to amend the provisions contained herein or to add additional provisions specific to a particular development. The county may also enter into any other type of agreement pertaining to the development of land at the sole discretion of the county. In all cases, the final development agreement and/or agreements shall be approved by the county manager, after a review by the county attorney's office and recommendations from all applicable county departments.

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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

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This DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into as of this day of , 200 , by and between , Utah limited liability company (hereinafter called "Developer"), and Wasatch County, a political subdivision of the State of Utah (hereinafter called the "County"). Developer and the County are hereinafter referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties". This Agreement supersedes and replaces any previous agreements entered into or representations made by and between Developer and the County involving the Property (defined below).

RECITALS
  1. The County, acting pursuant to its authority under Utah Code Ann. Section 17-27-101, et seq., and Section 17-53-223, and Section 17-53-302(13), as amended, and in furtherance of its land use policies, goals, objectives, ordinances, and regulations, in the exercise of its discretion, has elected to approve and enter into this Agreement.
  2. Developer has a legal interest in certain real property consisting of approximately acres located in the unincorporated portion of the County, as described in Exhibit A attached hereto.
  3. Developer has requested approval to develop the real property described in Exhibit A as a consisting of Equivalent Residential Units or lots (hereinafter referred to as "ERUs"), together with other uses, as more particularly described in Section 2 of this Agreement. This development is commonly known as and is more particularly described in a Plat on file with the Wasatch County Recorder, which Plat is incorporated by reference herein.
  4. The County desires to enter into this Agreement because the Agreement establishes planning principles, standards, and procedures to: (1) eliminate uncertainty in planning and guide the orderly development of the Property consistent with the County general plan, the County Development Code, and the conditions imposed by the planning commission and county legislative body; (2) mitigate significant environmental impacts; (3) ensure installation of necessary on-site and off-site public improvements; (4) provide for the preservation of substantial permanent open space; (5) make provision for trail facilities; (6) provide for the timely payment of all fees and charges, including impact fees in the amounts set forth herein; (7) ensure that public services appropriate to the development of the Property are provided; (8) provide affordable housing; (9) provide for the maintenance of facilities, trails and open space within the development during construction and after completion; and (10) otherwise achieve the goals and purposes of the County and Developer.
  5. Developer desires to enter into this Agreement to ensure that Developer may proceed with the Project in accordance with the "Applicable Law" (defined below).
  6. The County has undertaken review and planning actions relating to the development of the Property and the Project. These actions are set forth in the official minutes and record of the County planning commission and the county legislative body. A condition of final approval of the Project is that Developer enter into and abide by the terms of this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement apply to the Project, and to any and all phases or plats therein. These various review and planning actions are collectively referred to herein as the "Current Approvals".
  7. On , following a duly noticed public hearing, the county legislative body granted final approval to Developer, subject to Developer entering into this Agreement.
  8. By developing the Project in accordance with this Agreement, the Project shall be in compliance with the Wasatch County general plan and all development ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, policies, standards, and directives of the County.
  9. Each Party acknowledges that it is entering into this Agreement voluntarily.

    NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and provisions set forth herein, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

    AGREEMENT

    Section 1. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM

    1.1 Effective Date.

    This Agreement shall become effective on the date it is executed by Developer and the County (the "Effective Date"). The Effective Date shall be inserted in the introductory paragraph preceding the Recitals.

    1.2 Term.

    The term of this Agreement (the "Term") shall commence upon the Effective Date and continue for a period of twenty-five (25) years. Unless otherwise agreed between the County and Developer, Developer's vested interest(s) and right(s) contained in this Agreement expire at the end of the Term, or upon termination of this Agreement.

    Upon termination of this Agreement, for any reason, the obligations of the Parties to each other hereunder shall terminate, but none of the licenses, building permits, or certificates of occupancy granted prior to expiration of the Term or termination of this Agreement shall be rescinded or limited in any manner. No easements, maintenance requirements, or other agreements intended to run with the land shall expire.

    Section 2. DEFINITIONS

    Any term or phrase used in this Agreement that has its first letter capitalized shall have that meaning given to it in this section.

    "Applicable Law" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 4.2 of this Agreement.

    "Approval Date" shall mean the date set forth in Recital G of this Agreement.

    "Changes in the Law" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 4.2 of this Agreement.

    "Conditions to Current Approvals" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(b) of this Agreement.

    "County" shall mean Wasatch County and shall include, unless otherwise provided, any and all of the County's agencies, departments, officials, employees or agents.

    "County General Plan" or "General Plan" shall mean the general plan of Wasatch County, adopted December 10, 2001.

    "Current Approvals" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital F of this Agreement.

    "Developer" shall have that meaning set forth in the preamble, and shall include Developer's successors in interest and assigns.

    "Director" shall mean the Director of the Wasatch County planning department, or his or her designee.

    "Effective Date" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 1.1 of this Agreement.

    "Home Owners' Association" means the Home Owners' Association, a non-profit corporation formed in accordance with the state and federal law and authorized to impose fees sufficient to perform the maintenance obligations transferred to it by Developer.

    "Planning Commission" shall mean the Wasatch County planning commission.

    "Project" shall mean the Property and the development on the Property which is the subject of this Agreement, including all phases or plats regularly approved by the County and any ancillary and additional improvements or endeavors incident to the development of the Project.

    "Project Improvements" shall mean all infrastructure improvements intended for public or private use and located within the boundaries of the Project, including but not limited to sewer lines, water lines, roads, electricity, gas, telephone, detention basins, curb and gutter, trails, recreational facilities, and open space.

    "Property" shall mean the parcel or parcels of land which are the subject of this Agreement and which are more particularly described in Exhibit A.

    Section 3. OBLIGATIONS OF DEVELOPER AND THE COUNTY

    3.1 Obligations of Developer.

    (a) Generally. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the County's agreement to perform and abide by the covenants and obligations of the County set forth herein is material consideration for Developer's agreement to perform and abide by the covenants and obligations of Developer set forth herein.

    (b) Conditions to Current Approvals. Developer shall comply with all of the following Conditions to Current Approvals:
    1. Compliance With Conditions Imposed By County: Developer agrees to comply with any and all conditions imposed by the planning commission or the county legislative body during the permitting and approval process as set forth in the official minutes of the County planning commission and county legislative body.
    2. Payment of Administrative Fees: Developer agrees to pay all generally applicable Wasatch County fees as a condition of developing the Property and Project.
    3. Payment of Impact Fees: Wasatch County has enacted an impact fee ordinance. Subject to adjustments approved by the Director and/or the county legislative body, Developer agrees to pay the Wasatch County impact fees due and payable in connection with any structure built by Developer, or Developer's agent, employee, contractor, or subcontractor.
    4. Affordable Housing: To comply with the County Affordable Housing Ordinance, Developer will enter into and agree to be bound by a separate Affordable Housing Agreement, dated as of the Effective Date of this Agreement and recorded in the office of the Wasatch County Recorder. The Affordable Housing Agreement shall be entered into within 60 days of the Effective Date of this Agreement and shall be in a form substantially similar to that attached hereto as Exhibit B.
    5. Special Service District Fees, and Charges: The following services will be provided to the Project by special service districts, each of which has issued to Developer a "will serve" letter, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated by reference herein:
      ServiceEntity Providing Service
      Culinary Water
      Irrigation Water
      Trash RemovalWasatch County Solid Waste Special Service District
      Sanitary Sewer
      Developer agrees to pay any and all fees imposed by the District in connection with development of the Project, including (but not limited to) fees for plan check and engineering review.
    6. Construction of Project Improvements: All Project Improvements within each phase of the Project shall be inspected and accepted by the County in writing prior to the issuance of any building permit within that phase.
    7. Phasing: Unless otherwise stated herein, Developer may in his or her discretion develop the Project in phases. In developing each phase, Developer shall ensure the logical extension of the Project Improvements through each phase and throughout the Project, all in conformance with the requirements of this Agreement, the Applicable Law, and the requirements imposed by the County planning commission and county legislative body.
    8. Construction and Maintenance of Recreational Facilities: Developer shall construct certain recreational facilities in conjunction with the Project in accordance with the following schedule:
      Recreational FacilityDate of Substantial Completion
      Developer shall maintain the above-described recreation facilities in all respects. This obligation shall be transferred to the Home Owner's Association. Maintenance provided by Developer or the Home Owners' Association shall meet or exceed a standard of reasonableness and safety as established by the County. In the event Developer or the Home Owners' Association fails to maintain the recreational facilities, the County may (but is not obligated to) maintain them. The market value of the cost of this maintenance is hereby agreed to and shall constitute a valid lien on the Property and its lots on a parity with and collected at the same time and in the same manner as general County taxes that are a lien on the Property.

    9. Maintenance of Open Space and Trails: Developer has granted to the County an open space easement attached hereto as Exhibit D and incorporated by reference herein. Developer has also reserved certain portions of the Project as public trails detailed in the public/private Trail Plan attached hereto as Exhibit E and incorporated by reference herein. Developer shall be responsible to maintain the open space and public trails in all respects, including but not limited landscaping, irrigation, and weed control. This obligation shall be transferred by written agreement to the Home Owners' Association. Maintenance provided by Developer or the Home Owners' Association shall meet or exceed a standard of reasonableness and safety as established by the County. In the event Developer or the Home Owners' Association fails to maintain the open space and public trails, the County may (but is not obligated to) maintain them. The market value of the cost of this maintenance is hereby agreed to and shall constitute a valid lien on the Property and its lots on a parity with and collected at the same time and in the same manner as general County taxes that are a lien on the Property.
    10. Detention pond maintenance: All detention ponds will remain the property and responsibility of the owner/developer who receives the initial permit for development of the property. The owner/developer remains responsible for all inspection, maintenance, and repair of the detention areas and drainage swales leading to detention ponds.
      Inspection: Inspect detention pond for erosion and any changes after every major storm event but at least monthly. Inspect embankments for any visible signs of erosion, seepage, sloughing, sliding, or other instability. Inspect outlet structures for flow obstructions, cracks, vandalism, or erosion.

      Regular Maintenance

      * Proceed with corrective measures for observed problems immediately or as soon as weather conditions permit.

      * Mow grass as required. Remove undesirable vegetation such as trees, bushes, and vines from embankments and pond area.

      * Fill all eroded gullies and vehicle ruts and compact soil. Backfill any hollow spots under concrete spillways or outlet structures and compact soil. Replace any riprap that has washed away from spillways and pipe outlets. Determine the cause of any slides or sloughs and repair. Take corrective action to prevent future recurrence.

      * Remove all trash, debris, tree limbs, or other flow obstructions from detention pond, outlet structures, and pipes. Fill all animal burrows and compact soil. Repair vandalism. Maintain pond and outlet structures in good working order.

      * Do not use pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers in or around the detention pond. These products will leach from the pond and pollute streams and river.

      * Make sure that the detention pond is draining properly. Detention ponds are designed to release storm water slowly not hold the water permanently. Improperly maintained ponds can harbor breeding areas for mosquitoes and reduce the storage volume of the pond.

      * Do not place yard waste such as leaves, grass clippings or brush in ponds.

      Annual Maintenance

      Remove vegetation from any cracks in concrete spillways or outlet structures and seal with mastic joint filler. Lubricate and test moving parts on gates, valves, etc. Repaint metal parts to prevent rust. Replace badly rusted parts. Remove any accumulated sediment to restore pond to design volume. Reseed with County approved seed mix as necessary to maintain good vegetative cover on exterior of embankments.

      In the event Developer or the Home Owners' Association or property owner fails to maintain the detention pond/retention pond, the County may (but is not obligated to) maintain them. The market value of the cost of this maintenance is hereby agreed to and shall constitute a valid lien on the Property and its lots on a parity with and collected at the same time and in the same manner as general County taxes that are a lien on the Property.

    11. Architectural Renderings and Landscape Plan: Developer has submitted to the County the Architectural Renderings attached hereto as Exhibit F and incorporated by reference herein. These Architectural Renderings shall guide future development of the Project. Developer has also submitted to the County and agrees to be bound by the Landscape Plan attached hereto as Exhibit G and incorporated by reference herein.
    12. Bonding:
      1. Performance Bonds and Warranty Bonds. Developer shall post performance and warranty bonds in relation to the Project to cover any onsite and offsite improvements required by the County Code and the planning commission and County Council during the approval process. The bonds shall conform to the requirements of section 16.27.21 of the Wasatch County Code and be included as an exhibit to this document. Included with the bond shall be an itemized engineer's cost estimate of all onsite and offsite improvements, trails, landscaping and any other amenities that are part of the approved plan.
      2. Maintenance Bonds. Developer shall post a bond of either cash or an irrevocable letter of credit on a form approved by the County in an amount equal to the annual maintenance expense for open space, trails, and recreational facilities within the Project. If Developer transfers these obligations by written agreement to the Home Owners' Association, the County may waive the maintenance bond requirement for that portion of the Project under the Home Owners' Association's jurisdiction, subject to the County being provided with evidence of the Association's financial ability to maintain the open space, trails, and recreational facilities.
      3. No Third Party Rights. All bonds, including but not limited to performance, warranty, and maintenance bonds, and related agreements are between the County, Developer (or contractor if applicable), and financial institution. No other party shall be deemed a third-party beneficiary or have any rights under this subsection or any bond or agreement entered into pertaining to bonds. Any other person or entity, including but not limited to owners of individual units or lots, shall have no right to bring any action under any bond or agreement as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise. 
  10. 3.2 Obligations of the County.

    (a) Generally. The Parties acknowledge and agree that Developer's agreement to perform and abide by the covenants and obligations of Developer set forth herein is material consideration for the County's agreement to perform and abide by the covenants and obligations of the County set forth herein.
    (b) Conditions to Current Approvals. The County shall not impose any further Conditions to Current Approvals other than those detailed in this Agreement and in the official minutes of the County planning commission and county legislative body, unless agreed to in writing by the Parties.
    (c) Acceptance of Project Improvements. The County agrees to accept all Project improvements intended for public use and constructed by Developer, or Developer's contractors, subcontractors, agents or employees, provided that (1) the Wasatch County Building and Engineering Department reviews and approves the plans for any Project improvements prior to construction; (2) Developer permits Wasatch County Building and Engineering representatives to inspect upon request any and all of said Project improvements during the course of construction; (3) the Project improvements have been inspected by a licensed engineer who certifies that the Project improvements have been constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications; (4) Developer has warranted the Project improvements as required by the Wasatch County Building and Engineering Department; and (5) the Project improvements pass a final inspection by the Wasatch County Building and Engineering Department. In the case of open space, landscaping, and public trails, the planning department will perform the reviews, approvals, and inspections described above.
    (d) Additional Obligations of the County.
    1. Road Maintenance: The roads in the Project shall be public roads. After the roads have been constructed in accordance with County standards and the County has accepted them, the roads shall be Class B roads and shall be placed on the County Class B road map. The County shall maintain the roads, providing the same level of service provided to other Class B roads in the County. The priority and method of maintenance shall be determined in the sole discretion of the County.
    2. Snow Removal: The County shall provide snow-removal on the public roads in the Project. The County shall provide the same level of service provided to other Class B roads in the County. The priority and method of snow-removal shall be determined in the sole discretion of the County.
    3. [List Additional Obligations]
    4. [List Additional Obligations]
    Section 4. VESTED RIGHTS AND APPLICABLE LAW

    4.1 Vested Rights.

    (a) Generally. As of the Effective Date of this Agreement, Developer shall have the vested right to develop the Property in accordance with this Agreement and Applicable Law.

    (b) Reserved Legislative Powers. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit the future exercise of the police power by the County in enacting zoning, subdivision, development, transportation, environmental, open space, and related land use plans, policies, ordinances and regulations after the date of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the retained power of the County to enact such legislation under its police power, such legislation shall not modify Developer's vested right as set forth herein unless facts and circumstances are present which meet the exceptions to the vested rights doctrine as set forth in Western Land Equities, Inc. v. City of Logan, 617 P.2d 388 (Utah, 1988), its progeny, or any other exception to the doctrine of vested rights recognized under state or federal law.

    4.2 Applicable Law.

    (a) Applicable Law. Unless otherwise provided herein, the rules, regulations, official policies, standards and specifications applicable to the development of the Property (the "Applicable Law") shall be those rules, regulations, official policies, standards and specifications, including County ordinances and resolutions, in force and effect on the date the county legislative body granted preliminary approval to Developer. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, any person applying for a building permit within the Project shall be subject to the building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire codes, and other County ordinances relating to the placement and construction of the proposed structure, that are in effect at the time the person files with the County a completed application for building permit.

    (b) State and Federal Law. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, this Agreement shall not preclude the application of changes in laws, regulations, plans or policies, to the extent that such changes are specifically mandated and required by changes in state or federal laws or regulations ("Changes in the Law") applicable to the Property. In the event the Changes in the Law prevent or preclude compliance with one or more provisions of this Agreement, such provisions of the Agreement shall be modified or suspended, or performance thereof delayed, as may be necessary, to comply with the Changes in the Law.

    Section 5. AMENDMENT

    5.1 Amendments Generally.

    Unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, the Parties may amend this Agreement by mutual written consent. No amendment or modification to this Agreement shall require the consent or approval of any person or entity having any interest in any specific lot, unit or other portion of the Project.

    Section 6. DEFAULT; TERMINATION; ANNUAL REVIEW

    6.1 General Provisions.

    (a) Defaults. Any failure by either Party to perform any term or provision of this Agreement, which failure continues uncured for a period of thirty (30) days following written notice of such failure from the other Party, unless such period is extended by written mutual consent, shall constitute a default under this Agreement. Any notice given pursuant to the preceding sentence shall specify the nature of the alleged failure and, where appropriate, the manner in which said failure satisfactorily may be cured. If the nature of the alleged failure is such that it cannot reasonably be cured within such 30-day period, then the commencement of the cure within such time period, and the diligent prosecution to completion of the cure thereafter, shall be deemed to be a cure within such 30-day period. Upon the occurrence of an uncured default under this Agreement, the non-defaulting Party may institute legal proceedings to enforce the terms of this Agreement or, in the event of a material default, terminate this Agreement. If the default is cured, then no default shall exist and the noticing Party shall take no further action.

    (b) Termination. If the County elects to consider terminating this Agreement due to a material default of Developer, then the County shall give to Developer a written notice of intent to terminate this Agreement and the matter shall be scheduled for consideration and review by the county legislative body at a duly noticed public meeting. Developer shall have the right to offer written and oral evidence prior to or at the time of said public meeting. If the county legislative body determines that a material default has occurred and is continuing and elects to terminate this Agreement, the county legislative body shall send written notice of termination of this Agreement to Developer by certified mail and this Agreement shall thereby be terminated. The County may thereafter pursue any and all remedies at law or equity.

    6.2 Review by County

    (a) Generally. The County may at any time and in its sole discretion request that Developer demonstrate that Developer is in full compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Developer shall provide any and all information reasonably necessary to demonstrate compliance with this Agreement as requested by the County within thirty (30) days of the request, or at a later date as agreed between the Parties.

    (b) Determination of Non-Compliance. If the county legislative body finds and determines that Developer has not complied with the terms of this Agreement, and noncompliance may amount to a default if not cured, then the County may deliver a Default Notice pursuant to Section 6.1(a) of this Agreement. If the default is not cured timely by Developer, the County may terminate this Agreement as provided in Section 6.1(b) of this Agreement.

    (c) Notice of Compliance. Within fifteen (15) days following any written request which Developer may make from time to time, the County shall execute and deliver to Developer a written "Notice of Compliance", in recordable form, duly executed and acknowledged by the County, certifying that: (i) this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect, or if there have been modifications hereto, that this Agreement is in full force and effect as modified and stating the date and nature of such modification; (ii) there are no current uncured defaults under this Agreement or specifying the dates and nature of any such default; and (iii) any other reasonable information requested by Developer. Developer shall be permitted to record the Notice of Compliance.

    6.3 Default by the County.

    In the event the County defaults under the terms of this Agreement, Developer shall have all rights and remedies provided in Section 6.1 of this Agreement and provided under Applicable Law.

    6.4 Enforced Delay; Extension of Time of Performance.

    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, neither Party shall be deemed to be in default where delays in performance or failures to perform are due to, and a necessary outcome of, war, insurrection, terrorist acts, strikes or other labor disturbances, walk-outs, riots, floods, earthquakes, fires, casualties, acts of God, restrictions imposed or mandated by other governmental entities, enactment of conflicting state or federal laws or regulations, new or supplemental environmental regulations, or similar basis for excused performance which is not within the reasonable control of the Party to be excused. Upon the request of either Party hereto, an extension of time for such cause shall be granted in writing for the period of the enforced delay, or longer as may be mutually agreed upon.

    6.5 Annual Review.

    Developer and the County shall (at the discretion of the County) meet annually to review the status of the Project and to review compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

    Section 7. DEFENSE AND INDEMNITY

    7.1 Developer's Actions.

    Developer shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the County and its elected and appointed officers, agents, employees, and representatives from any and all claims, costs, judgments and liabilities (including inverse condemnation) which arise directly or indirectly from the County's approval of the Project, construction of the Project, or operations performed under this Agreement by (a) Developer or by Developer's contractors, subcontractors, agents or employees, or (b) any one or more persons directly or indirectly employed by, or acting as agent for, Developer or any of Developer's contractors or subcontractors.

    7.2 Hazardous, Toxic, and/or Contaminating Materials.

    Developer further agrees to defend and hold harmless the County and its elected and/or appointed boards, officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, fines, penalties and/or charges of any kind whatsoever relating to the existence of hazardous, toxic and/or contaminating materials on the Project solely to the extent caused by the intentional or negligent acts of Developer, or Developer's officers, contractors, subcontractors, employees, or agents.

    7.3 County's Actions.

    Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to mean that Developer shall defend, indemnify, or hold the County or its elected and appointed representatives, officers, agents and employees harmless from any claims of personal injury, death or property damage or other liabilities arising from (i) the willful misconduct or negligent acts or omissions of the County, or its boards, officers, agents, or employees; and/or (ii) the negligent maintenance or repair by the County of improvements that have been offered for dedication and accepted by the County for maintenance.

    Section 8. TRANSFER OF MAINTENANCE OBLIGATIONS.

    8.1 Creation of Home Owners' Association.

    The Developer shall transfer certain maintenance obligations to the Home Owners' Association. The Association shall be a non-profit corporation formed in accordance with the state and federal law. The Association shall have authority to impose fees sufficient to perform the maintenance obligations transferred to it.

    8.2 Written Transfer Agreement Required.

    When the Developer transfers Developer's maintenance obligations to the Home Owners' Association, Developer shall do so by written transfer agreement approved by the County.

    Section 9. INSURANCE CERTIFICATES.

    9.1 Insurance Certificates.

    Prior to beginning construction on the Project, Developer shall furnish to the County certificates of general liability insurance indicating that the County has been added as an additional named insured with respect to construction of infrastructure, project improvements, and recreational facilities within the Project. Until such time as the Project Improvements described in Section 3.1(b) of this Agreement are completed and approved by the County, such insurance coverage shall not terminate or be canceled or the coverage reduced until after thirty (30) days' written notice is given to the County.

    Section 10. NO AGENCY, JOINT VENTURE OR PARTNERSHIP

    It is specifically understood and agreed to by and between the Parties that: (1) the subject Project is a private development; (2) the County has no interest or responsibilities for, or due to, third parties concerning any improvements until such time, and only until such time, that the County accepts the same pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement; (3) Developer shall have full power over and exclusive control of the Property and Project herein described, subject only to the limitations and obligations of Developer under this Agreement; and (4) the County and Developer hereby renounce the existence of any form of agency relationship, joint venture or partnership express or implied between the County and Developer and agree that nothing contained herein or in any document executed in connection herewith shall be construed as creating any such relationship between the County and Developer.

    Section 11. MISCELLANEOUS

    11.1 Incorporation of Recitals and Introductory Paragraph.

    The Recitals contained in this Agreement, and the introductory paragraph preceding the Recitals, are hereby incorporated into this Agreement as if fully set forth herein.

    11.2 Subjection and Subordination.

    Each person or entity that holds any beneficial, equitable, or other interest or encumbrances in all or any portion of the Project at any time hereby automatically, and without the need for any further documentation or consent, subjects and subordinates such interests and encumbrances to this Agreement and all amendments thereof that otherwise comply with this section 5. Each such person or entity agrees to provide written evidence of that subjection and subordination within 15 days following a written request for the same from, and in a form reasonably satisfactory to the County.

    11.3 Severability.

    If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the application of any term or provision of this Agreement to a particular situation, is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement, or the application of this Agreement to other situations, shall continue in full force and effect unless amended or modified by mutual consent of the Parties.

    11.4 Other Necessary Acts.

    Each Party shall execute and deliver to the other any further instruments and documents as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the objectives and intent of this Agreement.

    11.5 Construction.

    This Agreement has been reviewed and revised by legal counsel for both the County and Developer, and no presumption or rule that ambiguities shall be construed against the drafting Party shall apply to the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement.

    11.6 Other Miscellaneous Terms.

    The singular shall include the plural; the masculine gender shall include the feminine; "shall" is mandatory; "may" is permissive.

    11.7 Covenants Running with the Land.

    The provisions of this Agreement shall constitute real covenants, contract and property rights, and equitable servitudes, which shall run with all of the land subject to this Agreement. The burdens and benefits of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of each of the Parties, and to their respective successors, heirs, assigns, and transferees. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the owners of individual units or lots in the Project shall (1) only be subject to the burdens of this Agreement to the extent applicable to their particular unit or lot; and (2) have no right to bring any action under this Agreement as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise.

    11.8 Method of Enforcement.

    The County may look to Developer, the Home Owners' Association, or collectively to each lot or unit owners in the Project for performance of the provisions of this Agreement relative to the portions of the Project owned or controlled by such party. Any cost incurred by the County to secure performance of the provisions of this Agreement shall constitute a valid lien on the Project, including prorated portions to individual lots or units in the Project, on a parity with and collected at the same time and in the same manner as general County taxes and assessments that are a lien on the Project. The County may pursue any remedies available at law or in equity, including the withholding of building permits or certificates of occupancy, to ensure compliance with this Agreement.

    11.9 Waiver.

    No action taken by any Party shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of compliance by such Party with respect to any representation, warranty, or condition contained in this Agreement. Any waiver by any Party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver by such Party of any subsequent breach.

    11.10 Remedies.

    Either Party may, in addition to any other rights or remedies, institute an equitable action to cure, correct, or remedy any default, enforce any covenant or agreement herein, enjoin any threatened or attempted violation thereof, enforce by specific performance the obligations and rights of the Parties hereto, or to obtain any remedies consistent with the foregoing and the purpose of this Agreement.

    11.11 Utah Law.

    This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah.

    11.12 Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing.

    Each Party shall use its best efforts and take and employ all necessary actions in good faith consistent with this Agreement and Applicable Law to ensure that the rights secured by the other Party through this Agreement can be enjoyed.

    11.13 Requests to Modify Use Restrictions.

    Developer's successors, heirs, assigns, and transferees shall have the right, without the consent or approval of any other person or entity owning property in any other part of the Project, to request that the County modify any zoning classification, use, density, design, setback, size, height, open space, road design, road dedication, traffic configuration, site plan, or other use restrictions associated with that portion of the Project to which the successor, heir, assign, or transferee holds title. The County shall consider any such request, but is not required to grant it.

    11.14 Representations.

    Each Party hereby represents and warrants to each other Party that the following statements are true, complete and not misleading as regards the representing warranting Party:

    (a) Such Party is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its organization.

    (b) Such Party has full authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform all of its obligations hereunder. The individual(s) executing this Agreement on behalf of such Party do so with the full authority of the Party that those individual(s) represent.

    (c) This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of such Party enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to the rules of bankruptcy, moratorium and equitable principles.

    11.15 No Third-Party Beneficiaries.

    This Agreement is between the County and Developer. No other party shall be deemed a third-party beneficiary or have any rights under this Agreement.

    Section 12. NOTICES

    Any notice or communication required hereunder between the County and Developer must be in writing, and may be given either personally or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If given by registered or certified mail, such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on the first to occur of (i) actual receipt by any of the addressees designated below as the Party to whom notices are to be sent, or (ii) five (5) days after a registered or certified letter containing such notice, properly addressed, with postage prepaid, is deposited in the United States mail. If personally delivered, a notice shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to the Party to whom it is addressed. Any Party may at any time, by giving ten (10) days written notice to the other Party, designate any other address to which notices or communications shall be given. Such notices or communications shall be given to the Parties at their addresses set forth below:

    If to the County:

    MIKE DAVIS
    Wasatch County Manager
    25 N Main Street
    Heber City, UT 84032

    AL MICKELSEN
    Director
    Wasatch County Administration Building
    188 South Main Street
    Heber City, UT 84032

    With Copies to:

    THOMAS LOW
    Wasatch County Attorney
    805 West 100 South
    Heber City, UT 84032

    If to Developer:

    [List Developer Name and Address]

    With Copies to:

    [List Counsel to Developer]

    Section 13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT, COUNTERPARTS AND EXHIBITS

    Unless otherwise noted herein, this Agreement is the final and exclusive understanding and agreement of the Parties and supersedes all negotiations or previous agreements between the Parties with respect to all or any part of the subject matter hereof. All waivers of the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by the appropriate authorities of the County and Developer. The following exhibits are attached to this Agreement and incorporated herein for all purposes:

    Exhibit A - Legal Description of the Property

    Exhibit B - Affordable Housing Agreement

    Exhibit C - Will Serve Letters

    Exhibit D - Open Space Easement

    Exhibit E - Public/Private Trail Plan

    Exhibit F - Architectural Renderings

    Exhibit G - Landscape Plan

    Exhibit H - Executed bond agreement with cost estimate

    Section 14. RECORDATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

    No later than ten (10) days after the County enters into this Agreement, the County Clerk shall cause to be recorded, at Developer's expense, an executed copy of this Agreement in the Official Records of the County of Wasatch.

    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been entered into by and between Developer and the County as of the date and year first above written.

    WASATCH COUNTY:Attest:


    Wasatch County ManagerBRENT TITCOMB,
    Wasatch County Clerk Auditor

    STATE OF UTAH)
    ss:
    COUNTY OF WASATCH )

    The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2003, by , who executed the foregoing instrument in his capacity as the Wasatch County Manager and by Brent Titcomb, who executed the foregoing instrument in his capacity as the Wasatch County Clerk Auditor.

    NOTARY PUBLIC
    Residing at:

    My Commission Expires:



    [Insert Name of Developer]

    By: [Insert Name of Individual]


    [Insert Name and Title]

    STATE OF UTAH)
    :ss
    COUNTY OF )

    The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2002, by , who executed the foregoing instrument in his capacity as the of Developer, a .

    NOTARY PUBLIC
    Residing at:

    My Commission Expires:



    EXHIBIT A

    DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

    [Legal Description of Property]

    EXHIBIT B

    DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

    [Affordable Housing Agreement]

    EXHIBIT C

    DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

    [Will Serve Letters]

    EXHIBIT D

    DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

    [Open Space Easement]

    EXHIBIT E

    DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

    [Public/Private Trail Plan]

    EXHIBIT F

    DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

    [Architectural Renderings]

    EXHIBIT G

    DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

    [Executed bond agreement with cost estimate]

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.42.01 on 1/1/2002
Amended by Ord. 09-16 on 2/25/2010
Amended by Ord. 10-14 on 1/7/2011

16.42.02: SMALL SCALE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT

The following development agreement is the baseline form to be used by the county and developers when drafting development agreements in the county. However, this section shall not be construed in any way to limit the county's ability on a case by case basis to amend the provisions contained herein or to add additional provisions specific to a particular development. The county may also enter into any other type of agreement pertaining to the development of land at the sole discretion of the county. In all cases, the final development agreement and/or agreements shall be approved by the county manager, after a review by the county attorney's office and recommendations from all applicable county departments.

[INSERT NAME OF DEVELOPMENT HERE]
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

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This DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into as of this day of , 200 , by and between , Utah limited liability company (hereinafter called "Developer"), and Wasatch County, a political subdivision of the State of Utah (hereinafter called the "County"). Developer and the County are hereinafter referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties". This Agreement supersedes and replaces any previous agreements entered into or representations made by and between Developer and the County involving the Property (defined below).

RECITALS

  1. The County, acting pursuant to its authority under Utah Code Ann. Section 17-27-101, et seq., and Section 17-53-223, and Section 17-53-302(13), as amended, and in furtherance of its land use policies, goals, objectives, ordinances, and regulations, in the exercise of its discretion, has elected to approve and enter into this Agreement.
  2. Developer has a legal interest in certain real property consisting of approximately acres located in the unincorporated portion of the County, as described in Exhibit A attached hereto.
  3. Developer has requested approval to develop the real property described in Exhibit A as a consisting of Equivalent Residential Units or lots (hereinafter referred to as "ERUs"), together with other uses, as more particularly described in Section 2 of this Agreement. This development is commonly known as and is more particularly described in a Plat on file with the Wasatch County Recorder, which Plat is incorporated by reference herein.
  4. The County desires to enter into this Agreement because the Agreement establishes planning principles, standards, and procedures to: (1) eliminate uncertainty in planning and guide the orderly development of the Property consistent with the County general plan, the County Development Code, and the conditions imposed by the planning commission and county legislative body; (2) mitigate significant environmental impacts; (3) ensure installation of necessary on-site and off-site public improvements; (4) provide for the preservation of substantial permanent open space; (5) make provision for trail facilities; (6) provide for the timely payment of all fees and charges, including impact fees in the amounts set forth herein; (7) ensure that public services appropriate to the development of the Property are provided; (8) provide affordable housing; (9) provide for the maintenance of facilities, trails and open space within the development during construction and after completion; and (10) otherwise achieve the goals and purposes of the County and Developer.
  5. Developer desires to enter into this Agreement to ensure that Developer may proceed with the Project in accordance with the "Applicable Law" (defined below).
  6. The County has undertaken review and planning actions relating to the development of the Property and the Project. These actions are set forth in the official minutes and record of the County planning commission and the county legislative body. A condition of final approval of the Project is that Developer enter into and abide by the terms of this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement apply to the Project, and to any and all phases or plats therein. These various review and planning actions are collectively referred to herein as the "Current Approvals".
  7. On , following a duly noticed public hearing, the county legislative body granted final approval to Developer, subject to Developer entering into this Agreement.
  8. By developing the Project in accordance with this Agreement, the Project shall be in compliance with the Wasatch County general plan and all development ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, policies, standards, and directives of the County.
  9. Each Party acknowledges that it is entering into this Agreement voluntarily.

    NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and provisions set forth herein, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

    AGREEMENT

    Section 1. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM

    1.1 Effective Date.

    This Agreement shall become effective on the date it is executed by Developer and the County (the "Effective Date"). The Effective Date shall be inserted in the introductory paragraph preceding the Recitals.

    1.2 Term.

    The term of this Agreement (the "Term") shall commence upon the Effective Date and continue for a period of twenty-five (25) years. Unless otherwise agreed between the County and Developer, Developer's vested interest(s) and right(s) contained in this Agreement expire at the end of the Term, or upon termination of this Agreement.

    Upon termination of this Agreement, for any reason, the obligations of the Parties to each other hereunder shall terminate, but none of the licenses, building permits, or certificates of occupancy granted prior to expiration of the Term or termination of this Agreement shall be rescinded or limited in any manner. No easements, maintenance requirements, or other agreements intended to run with the land shall expire.

    Section 2. DEFINITIONS

    Any term or phrase used in this Agreement that has its first letter capitalized shall have that meaning given to it in this section.

    "Applicable Law" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 4.2 of this Agreement.

    "Approval Date" shall mean the date set forth in Recital G of this Agreement.

    "Changes in the Law" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 4.2 of this Agreement.

    "Conditions to Current Approvals" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(b) of this Agreement.

    "County" shall mean Wasatch County and shall include, unless otherwise provided, any and all of the County's agencies, departments, officials, employees or agents.

    "County General Plan" or "General Plan" shall mean the general plan of Wasatch County, adopted December 10, 2001.

    "Current Approvals" shall have the meaning set forth in recital F of this agreement.

    "Developer" shall have that meaning set forth in the preamble, and shall include Developer's successors in interest and assigns.

    "Director" shall mean the Director of the Wasatch County planning department, or his or her designee.

    "Effective Date" shall have that meaning set forth in Section 1.1 of this Agreement.

    "Home Owners' Association" means the Home Owners' Association, a non-profit corporation formed in accordance with the state and federal law and authorized to impose fees sufficient to perform the maintenance obligations transferred to it by Developer.

    "Planning Commission" shall mean the Wasatch County planning commission.

    "Project" shall mean the Property and the development on the Property which is the subject of this Agreement, including all phases or plats regularly approved by the County and any ancillary and additional improvements or endeavors incident to the development of the Project.

    "Project Improvements" shall mean all infrastructure improvements intended for public or private use and located within the boundaries of the Project, including but not limited to sewer lines, water lines, roads, electricity, gas, telephone, detention basins, curb and gutter, trails, recreational facilities, and open space.

    "Property" shall mean the parcel or parcels of land which are the subject of this Agreement and which are more particularly described in Exhibit A.

    Section 3. OBLIGATIONS OF DEVELOPER AND THE COUNTY

    3.1 Obligations of Developer.

    (a) Generally. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the County's agreement to perform and abide by the covenants and obligations of the County set forth herein is material consideration for Developer's agreement to perform and abide by the covenants and obligations of Developer set forth herein.

    (b) Conditions to Current Approvals. Developer shall comply with all of the following Conditions to Current Approvals:
    1. Compliance With Conditions Imposed By County: Developer agrees to comply with any and all conditions imposed by the planning commission or the county legislative body during the permitting and approval process as set forth in the official minutes of the County planning commission and county legislative body.
    2. Payment of Administrative Fees: Developer agrees to pay all generally applicable Wasatch County fees as a condition of developing the Property and Project.
    3. Payment of Impact Fees: Wasatch County has enacted an impact fee ordinance. Subject to adjustments approved by the Director and/or the county legislative body, Developer agrees to pay the Wasatch County impact fees due and payable in connection with any structure built by Developer, or Developer's agent, employee, contractor, or subcontractor.
    4. Affordable Housing: To comply with the County Affordable Housing Ordinance, Developer will enter into and agree to be bound by a separate Affordable Housing Agreement, dated as of the Effective Date of this Agreement and recorded in the office of the Wasatch County Recorder. The Affordable Housing Agreement shall be entered into within 60 days of the Effective Date of this Agreement and shall be in a form substantially similar to that attached hereto as Exhibit B.
    5. Special Service District Fees, and Charges: The following services will be provided to the Project by special service districts, each of which has issued to Developer a "will serve" letter, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated by reference herein:
      ServiceEntity Providing Service
      Culinary Water
      Irrigation Water
      Trash RemovalWasatch County Solid Waste Special Service District
      Sanitary Sewer
      Developer agrees to pay any and all fees imposed by the District in connection with development of the Project, including (but not limited to) fees for plan check and engineering review.
    6. Construction of Project Improvements: All Project Improvements within each phase of the Project shall be inspected and accepted by the County in writing prior to the issuance of any building permit within that phase.
    7. Phasing: Unless otherwise stated herein, Developer may in his or her discretion develop the Project in phases. In developing each phase, Developer shall ensure the logical extension of the Project Improvements through each phase and throughout the Project, all in conformance with the requirements of this Agreement, the Applicable Law, and the requirements imposed by the County planning commission and county legislative body.
    8. Construction and Maintenance of Recreational Facilities: Developer shall construct certain recreational facilities in conjunction with the Project in accordance with the following schedule:
      Recreational FacilityDate of Substantial Completion
      Developer shall maintain the above-described recreation facilities in all respects. This obligation shall be transferred to the Home Owner's Association. Maintenance provided by Developer or the Home Owners' Association shall meet or exceed a standard of reasonableness and safety as established by the County. In the event Developer or the Home Owners' Association fails to maintain the recreational facilities, the County may (but is not obligated to) maintain them. The market value of the cost of this maintenance is hereby agreed to and shall constitute a valid lien on the Property and its lots on a parity with and collected at the same time and in the same manner as general County taxes that are a lien on the Property.

    9. Maintenance of Open Space and Trails: Developer has granted to the County an open space easement attached hereto as Exhibit D and incorporated by reference herein. Developer has also reserved certain portions of the Project as public and private trails detailed in the public/private Trail Plan attached hereto as Exhibit E and incorporated by reference herein. Developer shall be responsible to maintain the open space and public trails in all respects, including but not limited landscaping, irrigation, and weed control. This obligation shall be transferred by written agreement to the Home Owners' Association. Maintenance provided by Developer or the Home Owners' Association shall meet or exceed a standard of reasonableness and safety as established by the County. In the event Developer or the Home Owners' Association fails to maintain the open space and trails, the County may (but is not obligated to) maintain them. The market value of the cost of this maintenance is hereby agreed to and shall constitute a valid lien on the Property and its lots on a parity with and collected at the same time and in the same manner as general County taxes that are a lien on the Property.
    10. Detention pond maintenance: All detention ponds will remain the property and responsibility of the owner/developer who receives the initial permit for development of the property. The owner/developer remains responsible for all inspection, maintenance, and repair of the detention areas and drainage swales leading to detention ponds.
      Inspection: Inspect detention pond for erosion and any changes after every major storm event but at least monthly. Inspect embankments for any visible signs of erosion, seepage, sloughing, sliding, or other instability. Inspect outlet structures for flow obstructions, cracks, vandalism, or erosion.

      Regular maintenance

      * Proceed with corrective measures for observed problems immediately or as soon as weather conditions permit.

      * Mow grass as required. Remove undesirable vegetation such as trees, bushes, and vines from embankments and pond area.

      * Fill all eroded gullies and vehicle ruts and compact soil. Backfill any hollow spots under concrete spillways or outlet structures and compact soil. Replace any riprap that has washed away from spillways and pipe outlets. Determine the cause of any slides or sloughs and repair. Take corrective action to prevent future recurrence.

      * Remove all trash, debris, tree limbs, or other flow obstructions from detention pond, outlet structures, and pipes. Fill all animal burrows and compact soil. Repair vandalism. Maintain pond and outlet structures in good working order.

      * Do not use pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers in or around the detention pond. These products will leach from the pond and pollute streams and river.

      * Make sure that the detention pond is draining properly. Detention ponds are designed to release storm water slowly not hold the water permanently. Improperly maintained ponds can harbor breeding areas for mosquitoes and reduce the storage volume of the pond.

      * Do not place yard waste such as leaves, grass clippings or brush in ponds.

      Annual Maintenance

      Remove vegetation from any cracks in concrete spillways or outlet structures and seal with mastic joint filler. Lubricate and test moving parts on gates, valves, etc. Repaint metal parts to prevent rust. Replace badly rusted parts. Remove any accumulated sediment to restore pond to design volume. Reseed with County approved seed mix as necessary to maintain good vegetative cover on exterior of embankments.

      In the event Developer or the Home Owners' Association or property owner fails to maintain the detention pond/retention pond, the County may (but is not obligated to) maintain them. The market value of the cost of this maintenance is hereby agreed to and shall constitute a valid lien on the Property and its lots on a parity with and collected at the same time and in the same manner as general County taxes that are a lien on the Property.

    11. Architectural Renderings and Landscape Plan: Developer has submitted to the County the Architectural Renderings attached hereto as Exhibit F and incorporated by reference herein. These Architectural Renderings shall guide future development of the Project. Developer has also submitted to the County and agrees to be bound by the Landscape Plan attached hereto as Exhibit G and incorporated by reference herein.
    12. Bonding:
      1. Performance Bonds and Warranty Bonds. Developer shall post performance and warranty bonds in relation to the Project to cover any onsite and offsite improvements required by the County Code and the planning commission and County Council during the approval process. The bonds shall conform to the requirements of section 16.27.21 of the Wasatch County Code and be included as an exhibit to this document. Included with the bond shall be an itemized engineer's cost estimate of all onsite and offsite improvements, trails, landscaping and any other amenities that are part of the approved plan.
      2. Maintenance Bonds. Developer shall post a bond of either cash or an irrevocable letter of credit on a form approved by the County in an amount equal to the annual maintenance expense for open space, trails, and recreational facilities within the Project. If Developer transfers these obligations by written agreement to the Home Owners' Association, the County may waive the maintenance bond requirement for that portion of the Project under the Home Owners' Association's jurisdiction, subject to the County being provided with evidence of the Association's financial ability to maintain the open space, trails, and recreational facilities.
      3. No Third Party Rights. All bonds, including but not limited to performance, warranty, and maintenance bonds, and related agreements are between the County, Developer (or contractor if applicable), and financial institution. No other party shall be deemed a third-party beneficiary or have any rights under this subsection or any bond or agreement entered into pertaining to bonds. Any other person or entity, including but not limited to owners of individual units or lots, shall have no right to bring any action under any bond or agreement as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise.
  10. 3.2 Obligations of the County.

    (a) Generally. The Parties acknowledge and agree that Developer's agreement to perform and abide by the covenants and obligations of Developer set forth herein is material consideration for the County's agreement to perform and abide by the covenants and obligations of the County set forth herein.
    (b) Conditions to Current Approvals. The county shall not impose any further conditions to current approvals other than those detailed in this agreement and in the official minutes of the county planning commission and county legislative body, unless agreed to in writing by the parties.
    (c) Acceptance of Project Improvements. The County agrees to accept all Project improvements intended for public use and constructed by Developer, or Developer's contractors, subcontractors, agents or employees, provided that (1) the Wasatch County Building and Engineering Department reviews and approves the plans for any Project improvements prior to construction; (2) Developer permits Wasatch County Building and Engineering representatives to inspect upon request any and all of said Project improvements during the course of construction; (3) the Project improvements have been inspected by a licensed engineer who certifies that the Project improvements have been constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications; (4) Developer has warranted the Project improvements as required by the Wasatch County Building and Engineering Department; and (5) the Project improvements pass a final inspection by the Wasatch County Building and Engineering Department. In the case of open space, landscaping, and public trails, the planning department will perform the reviews, approvals, and inspections described above.
    (d) Additional Obligations of the County.

    1. Road Maintenance: The roads in the Project shall be public roads. After the roads have been constructed in accordance with County standards and the County has accepted them, the roads shall be Class B roads and shall be placed on the County Class B road map. The County shall maintain the roads, providing the same level of service provided to other Class B roads in the County. The priority and method of maintenance shall be determined in the sole discretion of the County.
    2. Snow Removal: The County shall provide snow-removal on the public roads in the Project. The County shall provide the same level of service provided to other Class B roads in the County. The priority and method of snow-removal shall be determined in the sole discretion of the County.
    3. [List Additional Obligations]
    4. [List Additional Obligations]

    Section 4. VESTED RIGHTS AND APPLICABLE LAW

    4.1 Vested Rights.

    (a) Generally. As of the Effective Date of this Agreement, Developer shall have the vested right to develop the Property in accordance with this Agreement and Applicable Law.

    (b) Reserved Legislative Powers. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit the future exercise of the police power by the County in enacting zoning, subdivision, development, transportation, environmental, open space, and related land use plans, policies, ordinances and regulations after the date of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the retained power of the County to enact such legislation under its police power, such legislation shall not modify Developer's vested right as set forth herein unless facts and circumstances are present which meet the exceptions to the vested rights doctrine as set forth in Western Land Equities, Inc. v. City of Logan, 617 P.2d 388 (Utah, 1988), its progeny, or any other exception to the doctrine of vested rights recognized under state or federal law.

    4.2 Applicable Law.

    (a) Applicable Law. Unless otherwise provided herein, the rules, regulations, official policies, standards and specifications applicable to the development of the Property (the "Applicable Law") shall be those rules, regulations, official policies, standards and specifications, including County ordinances and resolutions, in force and effect on the date the county legislative body granted preliminary approval to Developer. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, any person applying for a building permit within the Project shall be subject to the building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire codes, and other County ordinances relating to the placement and construction of the proposed structure, that are in effect at the time the person files with the County a completed application for building permit.

    (b) State and Federal Law. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, this Agreement shall not preclude the application of changes in laws, regulations, plans or policies, to the extent that such changes are specifically mandated and required by changes in state or federal laws or regulations ("Changes in the Law") applicable to the Property. In the event the Changes in the Law prevent or preclude compliance with one or more provisions of this Agreement, such provisions of the Agreement shall be modified or suspended, or performance thereof delayed, as may be necessary, to comply with the Changes in the Law.

    Section 5. AMENDMENT

    5.1 Amendments Generally.

    Unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, the Parties may amend this Agreement by mutual written consent. No amendment or modification to this Agreement shall require the consent or approval of any person or entity having any interest in any specific lot, unit or other portion of the Project.

    Section 6. DEFAULT; TERMINATION; ANNUAL REVIEW

    6.1 General Provisions.

    (a) Defaults. Any failure by either Party to perform any term or provision of this Agreement, which failure continues uncured for a period of thirty (30) days following written notice of such failure from the other Party, unless such period is extended by written mutual consent, shall constitute a default under this Agreement. Any notice given pursuant to the preceding sentence shall specify the nature of the alleged failure and, where appropriate, the manner in which said failure satisfactorily may be cured. If the nature of the alleged failure is such that it cannot reasonably be cured within such 30-day period, then the commencement of the cure within such time period, and the diligent prosecution to completion of the cure thereafter, shall be deemed to be a cure within such 30-day period. Upon the occurrence of an uncured default under this Agreement, the non-defaulting Party may institute legal proceedings to enforce the terms of this Agreement or, in the event of a material default, terminate this Agreement. If the default is cured, then no default shall exist and the noticing Party shall take no further action.

    (b) Termination. If the County elects to consider terminating this Agreement due to a material default of Developer, then the County shall give to Developer a written notice of intent to terminate this Agreement and the matter shall be scheduled for consideration and review by the county legislative body at a duly noticed public meeting. Developer shall have the right to offer written and oral evidence prior to or at the time of said public meeting. If the county legislative body determines that a material default has occurred and is continuing and elects to terminate this Agreement, the county legislative body shall send written notice of termination of this Agreement to Developer by certified mail and this Agreement shall thereby be terminated. The County may thereafter pursue any and all remedies at law or equity.

    6.2 Review by County

    (a) Generally. The County may at any time and in its sole discretion request that Developer demonstrate that Developer is in full compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Developer shall provide any and all information reasonably necessary to demonstrate compliance with this Agreement as requested by the County within thirty (30) days of the request, or at a later date as agreed between the Parties.

    (b) Determination of Non-Compliance. If the county legislative body finds and determines that Developer has not complied with the terms of this Agreement, and noncompliance may amount to a default if not cured, then the County may deliver a Default Notice pursuant to Section 6.1(a) of this Agreement. If the default is not cured timely by Developer, the County may terminate this Agreement as provided in Section 6.1(b) of this Agreement.

    (c) Notice of Compliance. Within fifteen (15) days following any written request which Developer may make from time to time, the County shall execute and deliver to Developer a written "Notice of Compliance", in recordable form, duly executed and acknowledged by the County, certifying that: (i) this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect, or if there have been modifications hereto, that this Agreement is in full force and effect as modified and stating the date and nature of such modification; (ii) there are no current uncured defaults under this Agreement or specifying the dates and nature of any such default; and (iii) any other reasonable information requested by Developer. Developer shall be permitted to record the Notice of Compliance.

    6.3 Default by the County.

    In the event the County defaults under the terms of this Agreement, Developer shall have all rights and remedies provided in Section 6.1 of this Agreement and provided under Applicable Law.

    6.4 Enforced Delay; Extension of Time of Performance.

    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, neither Party shall be deemed to be in default where delays in performance or failures to perform are due to, and a necessary outcome of, war, insurrection, terrorist acts, strikes or other labor disturbances, walk-outs, riots, floods, earthquakes, fires, casualties, acts of God, restrictions imposed or mandated by other governmental entities, enactment of conflicting state or federal laws or regulations, new or supplemental environmental regulations, or similar basis for excused performance which is not within the reasonable control of the Party to be excused. Upon the request of either Party hereto, an extension of time for such cause shall be granted in writing for the period of the enforced delay, or longer as may be mutually agreed upon.

    6.5 Annual Review.

    Developer and the County shall (at the discretion of the County) meet annually to review the status of the Project and to review compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

    Section 7. DEFENSE AND INDEMNITY

    7.1 Developer's Actions.

    Developer shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the County and its elected and appointed officers, agents, employees, and representatives from any and all claims, costs, judgments and liabilities (including inverse condemnation) which arise directly or indirectly from the County's approval of the Project, construction of the Project, or operations performed under this Agreement by (a) Developer or by Developer's contractors, subcontractors, agents or employees, or (b) any one or more persons directly or indirectly employed by, or acting as agent for, Developer or any of Developer's contractors or subcontractors.

    7.2 Hazardous, Toxic, and/or Contaminating Materials.

    Developer further agrees to defend and hold harmless the County and its elected and/or appointed boards, officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, fines, penalties and/or charges of any kind whatsoever relating to the existence of hazardous, toxic and/or contaminating materials on the Project solely to the extent caused by the intentional or negligent acts of Developer, or Developer's officers, contractors, subcontractors, employees, or agents.

    7.3 County's Actions.

    Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to mean that Developer shall defend, indemnify, or hold the County or its elected and appointed representatives, officers, agents and employees harmless from any claims of personal injury, death or property damage or other liabilities arising from (i) the willful misconduct or negligent acts or omissions of the County, or its boards, officers, agents, or employees; and/or (ii) the negligent maintenance or repair by the County of improvements that have been offered for dedication and accepted by the County for maintenance.

    Section 8. TRANSFER OF MAINTENANCE OBLIGATIONS.

    8.1 Creation of Home Owners' Association.

    The Developer shall transfer certain maintenance obligations to the Home Owners' Association. The Association shall be a non-profit corporation formed in accordance with the state and federal law. The Association shall have authority to impose fees sufficient to perform the maintenance obligations transferred to it.

    8.2 Written Transfer Agreement Required.

    When the Developer transfers Developer's maintenance obligations to the Home Owners' Association, Developer shall do so by written transfer agreement approved by the County.

    Section 9. INSURANCE CERTIFICATES.

    9.1 Insurance Certificates.

    Prior to beginning construction on the Project, Developer shall furnish to the County certificates of general liability insurance indicating that the County has been added as an additional named insured with respect to construction of infrastructure, project improvements, and recreational facilities within the Project. Until such time as the Project Improvements described in Section 3.1(b) of this Agreement are completed and approved by the County, such insurance coverage shall not terminate or be canceled or the coverage reduced until after thirty (30) days' written notice is given to the County.

    Section 10. NO AGENCY, JOINT VENTURE OR PARTNERSHIP

    It is specifically understood and agreed to by and between the Parties that: (1) the subject Project is a private development; (2) the County has no interest or responsibilities for, or due to, third parties concerning any improvements until such time, and only until such time, that the County accepts the same pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement; (3) Developer shall have full power over and exclusive control of the Property and Project herein described, subject only to the limitations and obligations of Developer under this Agreement; and (4) the County and Developer hereby renounce the existence of any form of agency relationship, joint venture or partnership express or implied between the County and Developer and agree that nothing contained herein or in any document executed in connection herewith shall be construed as creating any such relationship between the County and Developer.

    Section 11. MISCELLANEOUS

    11.1 Incorporation of Recitals and Introductory Paragraph.

    The Recitals contained in this Agreement, and the introductory paragraph preceding the Recitals, are hereby incorporated into this Agreement as if fully set forth herein.

    11.2 Subjection and Subordination.

    Each person or entity that holds any beneficial, equitable, or other interest or encumbrances in all or any portion of the Project at any time hereby automatically, and without the need for any further documentation or consent, subjects and subordinates such interests and encumbrances to this Agreement and all amendments thereof that otherwise comply with this section 5. Each such person or entity agrees to provide written evidence of that subjection and subordination within 15 days following a written request for the same from, and in a form reasonably satisfactory to the County.

    11.3 Severability.

    If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the application of any term or provision of this Agreement to a particular situation, is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement, or the application of this Agreement to other situations, shall continue in full force and effect unless amended or modified by mutual consent of the Parties.

    11.4 Other Necessary Acts.

    Each Party shall execute and deliver to the other any further instruments and documents as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the objectives and intent of this Agreement.

    11.5 Construction.

    This Agreement has been reviewed and revised by legal counsel for both the County and Developer, and no presumption or rule that ambiguities shall be construed against the drafting Party shall apply to the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement.

    11.6 Other Miscellaneous Terms.

    The singular shall include the plural; the masculine gender shall include the feminine; "shall" is mandatory; "may" is permissive.

    11.7 Covenants Running with the Land.

    The provisions of this Agreement shall constitute real covenants, contract and property rights, and equitable servitudes, which shall run with all of the land subject to this Agreement. The burdens and benefits of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of each of the Parties, and to their respective successors, heirs, assigns, and transferees. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the owners of individual units or lots in the Project shall (1) only be subject to the burdens of this Agreement to the extent applicable to their particular unit or lot; and (2) have no right to bring any action under this Agreement as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise.

    11.8 Method of Enforcement.

    The County may look to Developer, the Home Owners' Association, or collectively to each lot or unit owners in the Project for performance of the provisions of this Agreement relative to the portions of the Project owned or controlled by such party. Any cost incurred by the County to secure performance of the provisions of this Agreement shall constitute a valid lien on the Project, including prorated portions to individual lots or units in the Project, on a parity with and collected at the same time and in the same manner as general County taxes and assessments that are a lien on the Project. The County may pursue any remedies available at law or in equity, including the withholding of building permits or certificates of occupancy, to ensure compliance with this Agreement.

    11.9 Waiver.

    No action taken by any Party shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of compliance by such Party with respect to any representation, warranty, or condition contained in this Agreement. Any waiver by any Party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver by such Party of any subsequent breach.

    11.10 Remedies.

    Either Party may, in addition to any other rights or remedies, institute an equitable action to cure, correct, or remedy any default, enforce any covenant or agreement herein, enjoin any threatened or attempted violation thereof, enforce by specific performance the obligations and rights of the Parties hereto, or to obtain any remedies consistent with the foregoing and the purpose of this Agreement.

    11.11 Utah Law.

    This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah.

    11.12 Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing.

    Each Party shall use its best efforts and take and employ all necessary actions in good faith consistent with this Agreement and Applicable Law to ensure that the rights secured by the other Party through this Agreement can be enjoyed.

    11.13 Requests to Modify Use Restrictions.

    Developer's successors, heirs, assigns, and transferees shall have the right, without the consent or approval of any other person or entity owning property in any other part of the Project, to request that the County modify any zoning classification, use, density, design, setback, size, height, open space, road design, road dedication, traffic configuration, site plan, or other use restrictions associated with that portion of the Project to which the successor, heir, assign, or transferee holds title. The County shall consider any such request, but is not required to grant it.

    11.14 Representations.

    Each Party hereby represents and warrants to each other Party that the following statements are true, complete and not misleading as regards the representing warranting Party:

    (a) Such Party is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its organization.

    (b) Such Party has full authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform all of its obligations hereunder. The individual(s) executing this Agreement on behalf of such Party do so with the full authority of the Party that those individual(s) represent.

    (c) This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of such Party enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to the rules of bankruptcy, moratorium and equitable principles.

    11.15 No Third-Party Beneficiaries.

    This Agreement is between the County and Developer. No other party shall be deemed a third-party beneficiary or have any rights under this Agreement.

    Section 12. NOTICES

    Any notice or communication required hereunder between the County and Developer must be in writing, and may be given either personally or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If given by registered or certified mail, such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on the first to occur of (i) actual receipt by any of the addressees designated below as the Party to whom notices are to be sent, or (ii) five (5) days after a registered or certified letter containing such notice, properly addressed, with postage prepaid, is deposited in the United States mail. If personally delivered, a notice shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to the Party to whom it is addressed. Any Party may at any time, by giving ten (10) days written notice to the other Party, designate any other address to which notices or communications shall be given. Such notices or communications shall be given to the Parties at their addresses set forth below:

    If to the County:

    AL MICKELSEN
    Director
    Wasatch County Administration Building
    188 South Main Street
    Heber City, UT 84032

    With Copies to:

    THOMAS LOW
    Wasatch County Attorney
    805 West 100 South
    Heber City, UT 84032

    If to Developer:

    [List Developer Name and Address]

    With Copies to:

    [List Counsel to Developer]

    Section 13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT, COUNTERPARTS AND EXHIBITS

    Unless otherwise noted herein, this Agreement is the final and exclusive understanding and agreement of the Parties and supersedes all negotiations or previous agreements between the Parties with respect to all or any part of the subject matter hereof. All waivers of the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by the appropriate authorities of the County and Developer. The following exhibits are attached to this Agreement and incorporated herein for all purposes:

    Exhibit A - Legal Description of the Property

    Exhibit B - Affordable Housing Agreement

    Exhibit C - Will Serve Letters

    Exhibit D - Open Space Easement

    Exhibit E - Public/Private trail Plan

    Exhibit F - Architectural Renderings

    Exhibit G - Landscape Plan

    Exhibit H - Executed Bond with cost estimates

    Section 14. RECORDATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

    No later than ten (10) days after the County enters into this Agreement, the County Clerk shall cause to be recorded, at Developer's expense, an executed copy of this Agreement in the Official Records of the County of Wasatch.

    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been entered into by and between Developer and the County as of the date and year first above written.

    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been entered into by and between Developer and the County as of the date and year first above written. 

    WASATCH COUNTY:Attest:


    Wasatch County ManagerBRENT TITCOMB,
    Wasatch County Clerk Auditor

    STATE OF UTAH)
    ss:
    COUNTY OF WASATCH )

    The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2003, by , who executed the foregoing instrument in his capacity as the Wasatch County Manager and by Brent Titcomb, who executed the foregoing instrument in his capacity as the Wasatch County Clerk Auditor.

    NOTARY PUBLIC
    Residing at:

    My Commission Expires:



    [Insert Name of Developer]

    By: [Insert Name of Individual]


    [Insert Name and Title]

    STATE OF UTAH)
    :ss
    COUNTY OF )

    The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2002, by , who executed the foregoing instrument in his capacity as the of Developer, a .

    NOTARY PUBLIC
    Residing at:

    My Commission Expires:



    EXHIBIT A

    DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

    [Legal Description of Property]

    EXHIBIT B

    DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

    [Affordable Housing Agreement]

    EXHIBIT C

    DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

    [Will Serve Letters]

    EXHIBIT D

    DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

    [Open Space Easement]

    EXHIBIT E

    DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

    [Public/Private Trail Plan]

    EXHIBIT F

    DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

    [Architectural Renderings]

    EXHIBIT G

    DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

    [Landscape Plan]

    EXHIBIT H

    EXECUTED BOND WITH COST ESTIMATES

    [Bond Agreement]

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.42.02 on 1/1/2002
Amended by Ord. 09-16 on 2/25/2010
Amended by Ord. 10-14 on 1/7/2011