The following requirements shall be imposed as a condition of approval of a Minor Subdivision:
(1) Not more than nine parcels shall be created in the Minor Subdivision.
(1) The purpose of this Chapter, governing Subdivisions and any rules, regulations and specifications hereafter adopted, are to promote the public health, safety and general welfare through provisions designed to:
a. Provide for the harmonious and coordinated Development of the City, and to assure sites suitable for Building purposes and human habitation.
b. Insure adequate open space for traffic, recreation, light and air.
c. Facilitate the conservation of, or production of, adequate transportation, water, sanitation, drainage and energy resources.
d. Avoid scattered and premature Subdivisions which would cause insufficient public services and facilities, or necessitate an excessive expenditure of public funds for the supply of such services and facilities.
e. Preserve outstanding natural, cultural or historic features.
(2) This Chapter is designed to inform the Subdivider and public of the requirements and conditions necessary to obtain approval of a Subdivision. To this end, all requirements, where possible, are expressly delineated in this Title or other applicable ordinances.
(1) The size and design of Lots, the nature of utilities, the design and improvement of Streets, the type and intensity of land use, and the provisions for any special facilities in any Subdivision shall conform to the General Plan and all other applicable law.
(2) Trees, native land cover, natural watercourses, and topography shall be preserved when possible. Subdivisions shall be so designed as to prevent excessive grading and scarring of the landscape. The design of new Subdivisions shall consider, and relate to, existing Street widths, alignments and names.
(3) Community facilities, such as parks and recreation areas, and transportation facilities shall be provided in the Subdivision in accordance with the General Plan, this Title, and other applicable ordinances. This Title establishes procedures for the referral of information on proposed Subdivisions to interested boards, bureaus, and other governmental agencies and utility companies, both private and public, so that the extension of community facilities and utilities may be accomplished in an orderly manner, coordinated with the Development of the Subdivision. To facilitate the acquisition of land areas required to implement this policy, the Subdivider may be required to dedicate, grant easements over or otherwise reserve land for parks, Public Ways, utility easements, and other public purposes as specified.
(1) The Subdivider shall prepare a plat consistent with the standards contained herein. The Subdivider shall pay for the design and inspection of the public improvements required. The City shall process said plats in accordance with the regulations set forth herein. The Subdivider shall not alter the terrain or remove any vegetation from the proposed Subdivision site or engage in any site Development until he or she has obtained the necessary approvals as outlined herein.
(2) The Community and Economic Development Department shall review the plats for design, for conformity to the General Plan and to the Zoning Ordinance, for the environmental quality of the Subdivision design, and shall process the Subdivision plats and reports as provided for in this Title. The Community and Economic Development Department Director or designee shall approve final plats when all applicable legal requirements have been met.
(3) Plats of proposed Subdivisions shall be referred by the Community and Economic Development Department to such City departments and Special Districts, governmental boards, bureaus, utility companies, and other agencies which will provide public and private facilities and services to the Subdivision for their information and comment. The Community and Economic Development Department is responsible for coordinating the comments received from all public and private entities and shall decide which agencies to refer proposed Subdivision plats to.
(4) The Public Works Department shall make comments as to engineering requirements and engineering standards for Street widths, Grades, alignments and Flood control, whether the proposed public improvements are consistent with this Title and other applicable ordinances and for the inspection and approval of all construction of public improvements. Street layout and overall circulation shall be coordinated with the Public Works Department.
(5) The Planning Commission shall act as an advisory agency. It is charged with making investigations, reports and recommendations on proposed Subdivisions as to their conformance with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and other pertinent documents.
(6) The City Attorney’s Office shall approve the form of the Final Plat if it is correct and acceptable that the Subdivider dedicating land for use of the public is the Owner of record, and that the land is free and clear of unacceptable encumbrances according to the title report, which shall be submitted by the Subdivider.
(7) The City Council has final jurisdiction in the establishment of requirements and design standards for public improvements and the acceptance of lands and public improvements that may be proposed for dedication, excepting approval of subdivision plats and any dedications therein.
It shall be unlawful for any Owner of any land within the corporate limits and jurisdiction of the City to subdivide such land for nonagricultural Uses unless and until:
(1) A plat of such Subdivision is made in accordance with the requirements set forth herein;
(2) Approval of such plat is secured as provided herein; and
(3) Copies of such plat are recorded in the Office of the Salt Lake County Recorder by the City Recorder.
A plat of any Subdivision shall not be submitted to the county recorder to be filed and recorded until it has been submitted and approved by the Community and Economic Development Department, Planning Commission, Salt Lake County Health Department, culinary water authority, sanitary sewer authority, City Engineer, City Attorney, and all other officers or bodies required to approve Subdivisions, and all required approvals are entered in writing on the plat. A plat shall not be approved if such plat is in conflict with any provision or portion of the Major Street Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Flood Control and Storm Drainage Ordinance, this Title, or any other state law or City ordinance.
Land shall not be transferred, sold, or offered for sale, nor shall a building permit be issued for a Structure thereon, until a Final Plat of a Subdivision shall have been recorded in accordance with this Title and the provisions of the Utah State Code, and until the improvements required in connection with the Subdivision have been constructed or guaranteed as provided herein. Building permits shall not be issued without written approval of all public agencies involved.
The intent of this Part is to allow Owners of property, which may be divided into no more than two legal size Lots, to divide their property with a minimum of time and expense.
(1) Prior to the division of any parcel or tract of land which may be divided into no more than two legal size Lots, such division shall be approved by the Community and Economic Development Director. The approval shall be based on the compliance of the proposed Lot Split with the laws and ordinances of the City with respect to Street improvements, Zoning, Flood control requirements, Lot configuration, etc. At the time application is made, the Subdivider shall pay an application fee as published in the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
(2) The Subdivider shall submit a complete application which shall include 10 full size prints of the property survey and legal description certified by a Professional Land Surveyor, and any necessary improvement plans and bond agreements. The property survey shall show all existing improvements on the property.
(3) The Community and Economic Development Department shall review the proposed Subdivision and shall request recommendations from the Public Works Department, Water and Sewer Improvement District, and other appropriate agencies.
(4) The Subdivision may be approved, approved with conditions, or disapproved. The decision shall be made within a reasonable time period after receipt of the application.
(5) If the survey is in compliance with all ordinances and conditions, the Subdivider shall submit one reproducible copy of the approved survey. The survey shall be signed by the Community and Economic Development Director.
(6) The Subdivider and/or their designee shall then file the signed reproducible copy with the Salt Lake County Surveyor’s Office.
The intent of the Minor Subdivision process is to allow for small Subdivisions to be processed as quickly as possible. Minor Subdivisions include those Developments of nine or fewer Lots which met the requirements of Section 7-13-405 below. In this process, the preliminary and Final Plats, required for most Subdivisions, are simplified and combined.
The procedures set forth in this Chapter shall govern the processing of, and the requirements pertaining to, Minor Subdivisions, and shall take precedence over any other provisions of this Title to the contrary.
The Subdivider of a Minor Subdivision shall file an application with the Community and Economic Development Department on a form prescribed by the City, together with a digital copy of a plat showing the land to be subdivided, properly and accurately drawn to scale, and with sufficient additional information to determine the boundaries of the proposed Subdivision. Such plat shall be certified as to the accuracy by a Professional Land Surveyor. At the same time, the Subdivider shall pay an application fee as published in the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
The Community and Economic Development Department shall prepare a report on the conformity of the Minor Subdivision plat to the provisions of the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable requirements of this and other ordinances and regulations of the City. This report and the Minor Subdivision plat shall then be presented to the Planning Commission.
The following requirements shall be imposed as a condition of approval of a Minor Subdivision:
(1) Not more than nine parcels shall be created in the Minor Subdivision.
(2) Lots created shall not adversely affect the remainder of the parcel or adjoining property and shall conform to the applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
Within a reasonable time after the filing of a Minor Subdivision plat, the Planning Commission shall act thereon. If the Planning Commission shall find that the proposed plat complies with the requirements of this Title and that it is satisfied with the plat of the Subdivision, it shall recommend approval or approval with conditions. If the Planning Commission shall find that the proposed plat does not meet the requirements of this Title, it shall recommend disapproval of such plat.
Within a reasonable time following the approval of the Minor Subdivision plat by the Planning Commission, the Community and Economic Development Director or designee shall consider the plat. If the plat is in conformity with the requirements of this Title, the City’s adopted Engineering Standards, and other applicable ordinances, the plat shall be approved.
If the plat is not in conformity with this Chapter, the City’s adopted Engineering Standards, or other applicable ordinances, the Community and Economic Development Director or designee shall disapprove the plat specifying the reasons for such disapproval.
After final approval, completion of the required public improvements or filing of the bond agreement and signing of the plat by the City Manager, the plat shall be presented by the City Recorder or designee to the Salt Lake County Recorder for recordation.
If the recording requirements set forth above are not met by the Subdivider within one year from the date of final approval, such approval shall be null and void.
The purpose of the Preliminary Plat is to require formal preliminary approval of a Major Subdivision in order to minimize changes and revisions which might otherwise be necessary on the Final Plat. The Preliminary Plat and all information and procedures relating thereto, shall, in all respects, be in compliance with the provisions of this Title and any other applicable ordinances.
The Subdivider of a Major Subdivision shall file an application for Preliminary Plat approval with the Community and Economic Development Department on a form prescribed by the City, together with a digital copy of the Preliminary Plat. A digital copy of the Subdivision layout showing the Buildable Area on each Lot shall also be submitted. Buildable Area shall conform to all requirements of this Title. At the same time, the Subdivider shall pay an application fee as published in the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
(1) The Preliminary Plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn at a scale not less than one inch equaling 100 feet. The plat shall be so drawn that the top of the sheet is either north or east, whichever accommodates the drawing best. Dimensions shall be in feet and decimals thereof and bearings in degrees, minutes and seconds.
(2) The following information shall be included on or with the Preliminary Plat:
a. A vicinity sketch at a scale of 1,000 feet or more to the inch. The vicinity sketch shall show the Street and tract lines and names and numbers of all existing Subdivisions, and the outline of parcels of land adjacent to the proposed Subdivision.
b. The name of the Subdivision. Such Subdivision names shall not duplicate or nearly duplicate the name of any Subdivision in the City or in the incorporated and unincorporated area of Salt Lake County.
c. The name and address of the Subdivider and his or her agent, if applicable.
d. If the Subdivider is represented by an agent, there shall be a statement from the recorded Owner authorizing the Subdivider to act.
e. The name and address of the Person, firm or organization preparing the Preliminary Plat.
f. The date, north point, written and graphic scales.
g. A legal description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed Subdivision.
h. The location, names and existing widths of adjacent Streets within 200 feet of the proposed Subdivision.
i. The names and numbers of adjacent Subdivisions and the names of Owners of adjacent unplatted land.
j. The contours, at one-foot intervals, for predominant ground slopes within the Subdivision between level and five percent, and two-foot contours for predominant ground slopes within the Subdivision over five percent. Such contours shall be based on Salt Lake County datum. The closest City Survey Monument shall be used and its elevation called out on the map. Survey Monument information shall be obtained from the Salt Lake County Surveyor or Public Works Department.
k. At the discretion of the City, a grading plan showing, by appropriate graphic means, the proposed grading of the Subdivision. Contours should be consistent with subsection (2)(j) above.
l. The location of all isolated trees worthy of preservation with a trunk diameter of four inches or greater, within the boundaries of the Subdivision, and the outlines of groves or orchards.
m. The boundaries of areas subject to Flooding or storm water overflow, as determined by the Public Works Department, including areas shown on the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), and the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses, including all existing and proposed irrigation and natural runoff channels and courses.
n. The existing Use or Uses of the property and the outline of any existing Buildings and their locations in relation to existing or proposed Street and Lot lines drawn to scale.
o. A statement of the present Zoning and proposed Use of the property.
p. Location and dimensions of proposed sites to be dedicated for Public Parks or reserved for shared Recreation Space.
q. Any proposed lands to be reserved in private Ownership for community usage.
r. The locations, proposed names, widths and a typical cross section of curbs, gutters, Sidewalks and other improvements of the proposed Street and access easements.
s. Layout of all Lots, including the average and minimum Lot size, Lot divisions, Building setback lines and consecutive numbering.
t. Preliminary location and size of sanitary sewers, water mains and any other public or private utility.
u. The dimensions and locations of all existing or proposed dedications, easements and deed restrictions. These shall include easements for drainage, sewerage and public utilities.
v. Preliminary indication of needed storm drainage facilities with location, size and outlets of the drainage system.
w. A preliminary Street Tree/Landscape Plan, including, where appropriate, measures for irrigation and maintenance.
x. The location of any of the foregoing improvements which may be required to be constructed beyond the boundaries of the Subdivision shall be shown on the Subdivision plat or on the vicinity map as appropriate.
y. If it is contemplated that the Development will proceed by phases, the boundaries of such phases shall be shown on the Preliminary Plat along with the estimated construction schedule for each phase.
z. The words "Preliminary Plat - Not to be Recorded" shall be shown on the plat.
A soil report, based upon adequate test borings and excavations, prepared by a civil engineer specializing in soil mechanics and registered by the State of Utah, shall be required prior to preliminary approval of any Subdivision plat. If the soil report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils, high water table or other soil problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural defects of the proposed Buildings, damage to the Buildings from the water or premature deterioration of the public improvements, a soil investigation of each Lot in the Subdivision may be required by the Public Works Department. The soil investigation shall recommend corrective action intended to prevent damage to the proposed Structure or public improvements. The fact that a soil report has been prepared shall be noted on the Final Plat and a copy attached to the Preliminary Plat application.
The Community and Economic Development Department shall check the Preliminary Plat for general compliance with these regulations, design standards and other applicable ordinances. If the Preliminary Plat is not complete or not in general compliance, the Community and Economic Development Department shall notify the Subdivider in writing and specify the respects in which it is deficient. If the submission is complete and in general compliance, the Subdivider shall transmit the requested number of copies of such plat, together with accompanying data, to such public agencies and utilities as may be concerned. Each of the public agencies and utilities may, within a reasonable time, forward to the Community and Economic Development Department a written report of its findings and recommendations. These agencies shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the Community and Economic Development Department, Improvement Districts, Salt Lake County Health Department, the Public Works Department, the Fire Department, telecommunications companies, gas company, and power company.
Within a reasonable time after the filing of a Preliminary Plat of a Subdivision and any other information required, the Planning Commission shall act thereon. If the Planning Commission shall find that the proposed plat complies with the requirements of this Chapter and that it is satisfied with the plat of the Subdivision, it shall recommend approval, or approval with conditions, of the plat. If the Planning Commission finds that the proposed plat does not meet the requirements of this Title or other applicable ordinances, it shall recommend disapproval of such plat.
The Community and Economic Development Department shall notify the Subdivider, in writing, of the action taken by the Planning Commission. The Subdivider shall make any revisions to the Preliminary Plat required under the terms of the Planning Commission approval, and shall submit a digital copy of the revised Preliminary Plat to the Community and Economic Development Department. When the Community and Economic Development Department is satisfied that all revisions required under terms of the Planning Commission approval have been met, as well as approval from the City Public Works Department, the Subdivider may proceed with the Final Plat.
Approval of the Preliminary Plat shall in no way relieve the Subdivider of his responsibility to comply with all required conditions and ordinances, and to provide the improvements and easements necessary to meet all City standards.
The purpose of the Final Plat is to require formal approval by the Community and Economic Development Director or designee before a Major Subdivision plat is recorded. The Final Plat and all information and procedures relating thereto shall in all respects be in compliance with the provisions of this Title. The Final Plat and improvement plans submitted shall conform in all respects to those regulations and requirements specified during the Preliminary Plat procedure. The City Manager shall not sign any Final Plat until such plat has been approved as set forth herein.
(1) Application for Final Plat approval shall be made within 12 months after approval or conditional approval of the Preliminary Plat by the Planning Commission. This time period may be extended for up to 12 months if the Subdivider petitions the Planning Commission for an extension prior to the expiration date. Only one extension may be granted.
(2) In Subdivisions where a Final Plat for an individual phase of the overall Subdivision has been approved and recorded within the timeframe outlined in Section 7-13-519, Preliminary Plat approval shall be considered to be valid for an additional 12 months from the date of recording of each Final Plat. This time period may be extended for up to 12 months pursuant to subsection (1).
(3) The Subdivider shall file an application for Final Plat approval with the Community and Economic Development Department on a form prescribed by the City, together with a digital copy of the Final Plat.
(1) The Final Plat shall consist of a digital document designed to print at 24 by 36 inches. The plat shall be so drawn that the top of the sheet either faces north or east, whichever accommodates the drawing best.
(2) The actual plat drawing shall be made on a scale large enough to clearly show all details, and the workmanship on the finished drawing shall be neat, clear and readable. The Subdivider must also furnish an approved and acceptable reproduction of the original plat made on mylar, and to the same dimension and size as the original.
(3) The final drawings or plats shall contain the information set forth in this Section and shall be stamped by a Professional Land Surveyor. The location of the Subdivision within the City shall be shown by a small scale vicinity map on the first sheet.
(4) The title of each sheet of such Final Plat shall consist of the approved name and unit number of the Subdivision, if any, at the lower right hand corner of the sheet, followed by the words “West Valley City.”
(5) The adjoining corners of all adjoining Subdivisions shall be identified by Lot and block numbers, Subdivision name and recording information such as book and page number, and entry numbers.
(6) The Owner(s) name(s) and recording information for all parcels adjoining the boundaries of the proposed Subdivision shall be shown.
(7) An accurate and complete record of survey map in accordance with Utah State Code shall be made of the land to be subdivided. The record of survey map shall be filed in the office of the Salt Lake County Surveyor prior to recording of the final Subdivision plat. The exterior boundaries shown on the final Subdivision plat shall be consistent with the boundary lines as depicted on the filed record of survey map and shall close mathematically within 0.01 feet.
(8) The Final Plat shall show all survey, mathematical information and data necessary to locate all monuments and to locate and retrace all interior and exterior boundary lines appearing thereon, including bearing and distance of straight lines, and central angle, radius, arc length, chord bearing and distance of curves, and such information as may be necessary to determine the location of the beginning and ending points of curves.
(9) All Lots and blocks and all parcels offered for dedication for any purpose shall be delineated and designated with dimensions, boundaries and courses clearly shown and defined in every case. Parcels to be conveyed to the City other than dedication for Streets or easements shall be designated by parcel letter and conveyed by separate warranty deed to be recorded with the plat. Sufficient linear, angular and curve data shall be shown to determine readily the bearing and length of the boundary lines of every block, Lot and parcel which is a part thereof. Sheets shall be so arranged that no Lot is split between two or more sheets, and wherever practicable, blocks in their entirety shall be shown on one sheet. No ditto marks shall be used for Lot dimensions. Lot numbers shall begin with the numeral “1” and continue consecutively throughout the Subdivision with no omissions or duplications. When a Subdivision is developed in phases, the phase number shall precede each Lot number. For example, phase two would be numbered 201, 202, 203.
(10) The plat shall show the Right-of-way lines of each Street, and the width of any portion being dedicated, and widths of any existing dedications. The widths and locations of adjacent Streets and other public properties within 200 feet of the Subdivision shall be shown with dotted lines. If any Street in the Subdivision is a continuation or an approximate continuation of an existing Street, the conformity or the amount of nonconformity of such Street to such existing Streets shall be accurately shown.
(11) All Lots shall include a 10-foot-wide Public Utility easement along all Street Frontages and at other locations and dimensions as required by any Public Utility company entitled to the use of a Public Utility easement pursuant to Section 54-3-27, Utah Code Annotated 1953, or successor statute.
(12) If a plat creates an easement, the plat shall include specific conveyance language and purposes for said easement. The side lines of all easements shall be shown by fine dashed lines. The widths of all easements and sufficient ties thereto to definitively locate the same with respect to the Subdivision shall be shown. Any other easements shown on the plat shall specify to whom the easement is being conveyed, and for what purpose.
(13) If the Subdivision is adjacent to a waterway, the plat shall show the line of high water with a continuous line and shall also show with a fine continuous line, any Lots subject to inundation by a 100-year Flood.
(14) The plat shall show fully and clearly stakes, monuments and other evidence indicating the boundaries of the Subdivision as found on the site. Any monument or bench mark that is disturbed or destroyed before acceptance of all improvements shall be replaced by the Subdivider under the direction of the Public Works Department. The following required monuments shall be shown on the Final Plat:
a. The location of all monuments placed in making the survey, including a statement as to what, if any, points were reset by ties.
b. All rear and front Lot monuments or offset lead pins in the concrete surface of the top back of curb.
(15) The title sheet of the map, below the title, shall show the name of the Professional Land Surveyor, together with the date of the survey, the scale of the map and the number of sheets. The following certificates, acknowledgments and description shall appear on the title sheet of the final maps, and such certificates may be combined where appropriate:
a. Professional Land Surveyor’s “certificate of survey.”
b. A statement by the surveyor certifying that Lots in the Subdivision comply with the applicable Zoning Ordinance in area and dimension at the date of the survey.
c. Owner’s dedication certificate.
d. Notary public’s acknowledgment.
e. A description of all property being subdivided with reference to maps or deeds of the property as shall have been previously recorded or filed. Each reference in such description shall show a complete reference to the book and page of records of the county. The description shall also include reference to any vacated area with the vacation ordinance number indicated.
f. Such other affidavits, certificates, acknowledgments, endorsements and notarial seals as are required by law, by this Title or by the City Attorney’s Office.
g. Prior to the filing of the Final Plat, the Subdivider shall submit a current title report to be reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.
(16) A note shall be placed on the Final Plat indicating that a soil test, in accordance with Section 7-13-504, has been prepared for the proposed Subdivision.
(17) When a Subdivision contains lands which are reserved in private Ownership for Community Use, the Subdivider shall submit, with the Final Plat, the name, proposed articles of incorporation, and bylaws of the Owner or organization empowered to own, maintain and pay taxes on such lands.
(18) An address schedule or individual Lot addresses shall be placed on the Final Plat. Addresses shall conform to the established grid system for Salt Lake County and shall include optional addresses for Corner Lots.
(19) When a solid visual barrier is required as a condition of Subdivision approval such as that specified in Section 7-13-705, the details of such barrier, including sections, elevations and finish texture, shall be required with the Final Plat.
At the time a Final Plat of a Subdivision is submitted to the Community and Economic Development Department, the Subdivider shall submit therewith the following documents:
(1) Calculation and traverse sheets giving bearings, distances and coordinates of the boundary of the Subdivision and blocks and Lots as shown on the Final Plat.
(2) Design data, assumptions and computations for proper analysis in accordance with sound engineering practice, along with appropriate plan, section and profile sheets for all public improvements. An overall site grading and drainage plan and a storm water pollution prevention plan shall also be required in accordance with Title 18 of the City Code.
(3) The Final Plat shall be accompanied by a current title report naming the Persons whose consent is necessary for the preparation and recordation of such plat and for dedication of the Streets, alleys and other public places shown on the plat and certifying that as of the date of the preparation of the report, the Persons therein named are all the Persons necessary to give clear title to such Subdivision.
(1) The Community and Economic Development Department shall check the Final Plat for completeness and general compliance with this Title and for incorporation of any changes required during the Preliminary Plat procedure. If the submission is not complete, not in general compliance with this Title, or does not incorporate required changes, the Community and Economic Development Department shall notify the Applicant in writing and specify the respects in which it is deficient. If the submission is complete, in general compliance and incorporates required changes, the Community and Economic Development Department shall refer the plat and application to the Public Works Department and other applicable agencies for their approval or direct the Applicant to secure such approvals.
(2) Upon receipt of the Final Plat and other data submitted, the Public Works Department shall examine such to determine that the Subdivision, as shown, is substantially the same as it appeared on the Preliminary Plat and any approved Alterations thereof. If the Public Works Department shall determine that full conformity has been made, it shall so certify on said plat and shall transmit said plat back to the Community and Economic Development Department.
The Community and Economic Development Director or designee shall consider the Final Plat. If the plat is in conformity with the requirements of this Chapter, the City’s adopted Engineering Standards, and other applicable ordinances, the plat shall be approved.
If the plat is not in conformity with this Chapter, the City’s adopted Engineering Standards, or other applicable ordinances, the Community and Economic Development Director or designee shall disapprove the plat specifying the reasons for such disapproval.
(1) Prior to recordation of a Final Plat, after it has received final approval, the Subdivider shall either complete all of the public improvements required in the Subdivision, or enter into a performance bond agreement with the City to ensure completion of all public improvements required to be installed in the Subdivision. Improvements installed prior to plat recording shall be bonded at a rate of 10 percent for the duration of the warranty period. The bond shall be prepared and administered by the City Public Works Department. The bond agreement shall be in a form and contain such provisions as approved by the City Attorney’s Office. The agreement shall include but not be limited to:
a. Incorporation by reference of the Final Plat and all data required by this Chapter which is used to compute the cost of the improvements by the Public Works Department.
b. Completion of the improvements within a period of time not to exceed two years from the date the agreement is executed.
c. The improvements shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department and according to the City’s adopted Engineering Standards.
d. The bond amount shall be equal to the Public Works Department’s estimated cost of the public improvements to be installed.
e. The City shall have exclusive control over the bond proceeds and they may be released only upon written approval of the City Manager.
f. The bond proceeds may be reduced upon request of the Subdivider as the improvements are installed. Applications for bond releases shall be processed in accordance with state law. Bonds shall not be released unless the Public Works Department has inspected the improvements and found them to be in compliance with City standards.
g. If the bond proceeds are inadequate to pay the cost of the completion of the improvements according to City standards for whatever reason, including previous reductions, then the Subdivider shall be responsible for the deficiency.
h. If upon written demand of the City after expiration of the time period bond proceeds are not transferred to the City within 30 days of the demand, then the City’s costs of obtaining the proceeds, including the City Attorney’s Office costs or outside attorney’s fees and court costs, shall be deducted from the bond proceeds.
i. Upon receipt of the bond proceeds, after the expiration of the time period, the costs of completion shall include reimbursement to the Public Works Department and all other City departments for the costs of administration of the completion of the improvements.
j. The Subdivider agrees to hold the City harmless from any and all liability which may arise as a result of the improvements which are installed until such time as the City accepts the improvements as provided in this Chapter.
(2) Such bond agreement shall be one of the following types as dictated by the City:
a. With a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Utah.
b. An irrevocable letter of credit with a Financial Institution federally or state insured.
c. Cash or a cashier’s check made payable only to the City.
(3) The time period for the completion of the required public improvements may be extended in the following manner:
a. Upon approval of the City Manager, the time period may be extended an additional two years from the expiration date of the original bond agreement.
b. Said approval shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney’s Office and in compliance with all provisions of this Chapter.
(4) All public improvements required under this Title shall be installed by a contractor or subcontractors licensed by the State of Utah.
In lieu of the performance bond requirements outlined above, at the City’s option and in the City’s sole discretion, the Subdivider may be offered the options set forth in Section 7-2-117.
After final approval, completion of the required public improvements or filing of the bond agreement described in Section 7-13-516, above, and signing of the plat by the City Manager, the plat for the Subdivision shall be presented by the City Recorder or designee to the Salt Lake County Recorder for recordation.
If the requirements set forth in this Part are not met by the Subdivider within one year from the date of final approval, such approval shall be null and void. This time period may be extended for additional six-month periods by the City Manager. The Subdivider must petition for an extension prior to the expiration of the original one year or an extension previously granted. An extension may be granted only if the City Manager finds that it will not be detrimental to the City. If any of the fees charged as a condition of Subdivision approval, including but not limited to inspection fees, Flood control fees, or the amounts the City uses to estimate bonds to insure completion of improvements, have increased, the City Manager may require that the Subdivider pay such increases as a condition of granting the extension.
(1) The intent of this Chapter is to streamline the Subdivision review and approval process for proposed agricultural Lots over two acres, and Commercial or industrial Lots. Property to be divided under this part shall require no Street dedication.
(2) When the Subdivider is prepared to sell specific parcels of property not previously subdivided, he or she must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City the following:
a. That proposed Lots conform to the previously approved General Plan;
b. That the utility and/or vehicular access to remaining undeveloped property will not be impaired; and
c. That remnant parcels are not created which, due to size, configuration or location, are not developable.
(1) Prior to the Subdivision of any parcel or tract by metes and bounds, such Subdivision shall be approved by the Community and Economic Development Director. The approval shall be based on the compliance of the proposed Subdivision with the laws and ordinances of the City with respect to Street improvements, installation of utilities, Zoning requirements and Flood control requirements.
(2) The Subdivider shall submit a complete application which shall include digital copies of the property survey and legal description certified by a Professional Land Surveyor, and any necessary improvement plans and bond agreements. At the time application is made, the Owner shall pay an application fee as published in the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
(3) The Community and Economic Development Department shall review the proposed Subdivision and shall request recommendations from the Public Works Department, Water and Sewer Improvement District and other appropriate agencies.
(4) The Subdivision may be approved, approved with conditions, or disapproved. The decision shall be made within a reasonable time period after receipt of the application.
(5) If the survey is in compliance with all ordinances and conditions, the plat shall be signed by the Community and Economic Development Director or his or her designee.
(6) The Subdivider shall file the record of survey in the office of the Salt Lake County Surveyor.
(1) The Subdivision layout shall conform to the standards of this Title.
(2) Where trees, groves, waterways, scenic points, historic spots or other City assets and landmarks, as determined by the City, are located within a proposed Subdivision, every possible means shall be provided to preserve these features.
(3) Whenever a tract to be subdivided adjoins or embraces any part of an existing or proposed Street so designated on the Major Street Plan, such part of the Public Way shall be platted and dedicated, and improved by the Subdivider in the location and at the width specified. Cul-de-sacs are discouraged in order to provide better connectivity between neighborhoods. All road designs shall be approved by the City Public Works Department.
(4) Where a railroad Right-of-way abuts a Subdivision, the plat shall make provisions for future Grade separations whenever the City shall find such a requirement to be necessary.
The Community and Economic Development Department, after receiving the final Subdivision plat, shall indicate to the Subdivider whether altering the terrain or vegetation on the proposed Subdivision site may begin in preparation for Development of the proposed Subdivision.
(1) Lots having double Frontage shall not be approved except where necessitated by topographic or other unusual conditions. The width of each block shall be sufficient for an ultimate layout of two tiers of Lots therein of a size required by the provisions of this Title, unless the general layout of the vicinity, lines of Ownership, topographical conditions or locations of Arterial Streets or Freeways justify or make necessary a variation from this requirement.
(2) Blocks shall not exceed 1500 feet in length. In any block over 900 feet in length, there shall be a crosswalk or pedestrian way in accordance with The Transportation and Public Ways Ordinance.
(1) All Subdivisions shall result in the creation of Lots which are developable and capable of being built upon. A Subdivision shall not create Lots, and no building permit shall be issued for any Lots, which would make improvement impractical due to size, shape, steepness of terrain, location of watercourses, problems of sewerage or driveway Grades, or other physical conditions.
(2) Lots or parcels within a Commercial Complex may have access to a dedicated Street by crossing another Lot or parcel with a recorded access easement. All other Lots or parcels created by a Subdivision shall have direct access to a dedicated Street improved to standards hereinafter required without crossing another Lot or parcel. With the exception of Subdivisions within the M zone, private Streets shall not be permitted. Land designated as Right-of-way shall be separate and distinct from Lots adjoining such Right-of-way and not be included in the area of such Lots.
(3) The minimum area and dimensions of all Lots shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for the district in which the Subdivision is located.
(4) The side lines of all Lots, so far as possible, shall be at right angles to the Street which the Lot faces, or approximately radial to the center of curvatures, if such Street is curved. Side lines of Lots shall be approximately radial to the center of curvature of a Cul-de-sac on which the Lot faces. The Planning Commission may allow exceptions to this requirement where considerations for solar orientation are involved.
(5) Corner Lots for residential Use shall be platted 10 feet wider than Interior Lots in order to permit conformance with the required Street setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
(6) A Lot shall not be divided by a City boundary. Any such boundary line shall be made a Lot line.
(7) Remnants of property shall not be left in the Subdivision which do not conform to Lot requirements or are not required or more suitable for a common Recreation Space, private utility or public purpose.
(8) Lot numbers shall begin with the number “1” and shall continue consecutively through the Subdivision, with no omissions or duplications; no block designations shall be used.
(9) Except for group dwellings and Planned Unit Developments, as specifically authorized by this Title and Title 9, not more than one Dwelling Unit shall occupy any one Lot.
(10) Flag Lots may be approved by the Planning Commission in any residential zone where, due to parcel dimension or configuration, traditional Lot design is not feasible. Such Lots shall meet the following criteria:
a. The stem of the Lot shall be not less than 20 feet in width;
b. The length of the stem shall be determined by the Planning Commission;
c. The stem shall be hard surfaced in asphalt or concrete;
d. The stem of the Lot shall have direct access to a dedicated Street;
e. The Planning Commission may allow a stem to serve more than one Lot upon a determination that the most logical Development of the site necessitates such a design. If a stem is to serve more than one Lot, the stem portion shall be a minimum 24 feet in width;
f. The design shall meet all City Fire Department requirements;
g. The minimum Lot area of a flag Lot shall be no less than 12,000 square feet. For flag Lot consideration in the R-1-12, R-1-15, R-1-20 and Agricultural zones, the minimum Lot requirements of that particular zone shall apply. The stem area shall not be used in computing Lot size;
h. All Lots resulting from the creation of a flag Lot shall have a Lot Width and Lot area no less than the minimum Lot Width and Lot area requirement of the underlying zone and shall be measured at the front setback line;
i. To ensure proper storm water drainage, the developer shall submit a grading and drainage plan in conjunction with the Subdivision plat to be revised and approved by the City Public Works Department; and
j. Flag Lots, including the stem portion, shall be held in fee simple Ownership.
(1) All Streets shall be designated and constructed with the appropriate Street classification requirements specified in the Transportation and Public Ways Ordinance. Additional Right-of-way and pavement widths may be required to accommodate bike lanes as shown on the West Valley City Bike Plan. The PUD Primary Street may only be used for Townhomes or Condominiums that are attached to the side of each other. The PUD Secondary Street may only be used to serve the backs of Townhomes or Condominiums that are attached to the side of each other where sidewalks are provided within common areas.
STREET CLASSIFICATION
Minimum Requirements | Freeway | Major Arterial | Minor Arterial | Collector | Minor Collector | Minor Street | PUD Primary Street | PUD Secondary Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Right-of-way Width | 200+ ft. | 106 ft. | 80 ft. | 66 ft. | 60 ft. | 54 ft. | 44 ft. | 34 ft. |
Pavement | 175+ ft. | 81 ft. | 55 ft. | 41 ft. | 35 ft. | 29 ft. | 29 ft. | 29 ft. |
(2) Where the potential impacts on the existing Street systems are considered to be great, or in the case of unique circumstances concerning access, topography or Street layout, a Transportation Planning/Engineering Study may be required.
(3) The following principles shall govern Street names in a Subdivision:
a. Each Street which is a continuation of, or an approximate continuation of, any existing dedicated Street shall be given the name of such existing Street. When any Street forms a portion of a proposed Street previously ordered by the City Council to be surveyed, opened, widened or improved, the Street shall be given the name established in said Council order.
b. The names of newly created Streets of a noncontinuous or noncontiguous nature shall not duplicate or nearly duplicate the name of any Streets in the City or in the incorporated or unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County.
c. The words “Street,” “Avenue,” “Boulevard,” “Place,” “Way,” “Court,” or other designation of any Street shall be spelled out in full on the plat and shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission. Any Street name incorporating one of the terms used above shall conform to the definition of that term as specified in the Transportation and Public Ways Ordinance. Any named Street shall also have the proper south or west coordinate as approved by the Public Works Department.
(4) Street patterns in the Subdivision shall be in conformity with the plan for the most advantageous Development of adjoining areas and the entire neighborhood or district. The following principles shall be observed:
a. Where appropriate to the design and terrain, proposed Streets shall be continuous and in alignment with existing planned or platted Streets with which they are to connect.
b. Proposed Streets shall be extended to the boundary lines of the land to be subdivided, unless prevented by topography or other physical conditions, or unless, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, such extension is not desirable for the coordination of the Subdivision with the existing layout or the most advantageous future Development of adjacent tracts.
c. Dead-end Streets, intended as access to future Development parcels, shall be a maximum of one Lot depth in length. With Planning Commission approval, any dead-end Streets longer than one Lot depth shall have a minimum of a 40-foot radius temporary turnaround area with an all-weather surface and shall not exceed West Valley City engineering standards as established by the Public Works Department; provided, however, that the Street length shall be acceptable to the Planning Commission. Any Street exceeding West Valley City engineering standards for single-access Street length shall have at least two points of independent access.
d. Whenever a dead-end Street is terminated at the boundary of property to be subdivided, the Street shall be extended and incorporated into the design of the Subdivision, unless the City shall determine that:
i. Extension of the dead-end Street is not necessary for either the harmonious flow of traffic in the neighborhood and district, or to adequately provide water and sewer services, and storm drainage.
ii. If it is determined that extension of the road is not necessary, the road shall be terminated with a Cul-de-sac as approved by the Public Works Department.
e. Proposed Streets shall intersect one another as nearly at right angles as topography and other limiting factors of good design permit. “T” intersections rather than “cross” intersections shall be used wherever possible for local Streets.
f. Excessively long and straight connecting local residential Streets, conducive to high speed traffic, shall be prohibited according to the Planning Commission’s judgment.
g. Cul-de-sacs shall not exceed West Valley City engineering standards as established by the Public Works Department; provided, however, that the Cul-de-sac length shall be acceptable to the Planning Commission. Cul-de-sacs are discouraged except where no other Development options exist. Driveways, mailboxes, fire hydrants, or any other obstruction at the terminal of a Cul-de-sac shall be designed in such a way as to provide an area for the piling of snow.
(5) Subdivisions adjacent to Arterials and Freeways shall be designed as specified in the Major Street Plan and as determined by the Planning Commission. The following principles and standards shall be observed:
a. Street design shall have the purpose of making adjacent Lots, if for residential Use, desirable for such Use by cushioning the impact of heavy traffic and of minimizing the interference with traffic on Arterials. The number of intersecting Streets and driveways along Arterials shall be held to a minimum.
b. Design of Lots abutting Arterial Streets shall conform to one of the following alternatives as determined by the Planning Commission:
i. Lots may be platted on a semicircular bulb extending from the Arterial toward the Subdivision. The bulb shall be designed to accommodate one-way traffic with counter-clockwise circulation. Lots so platted shall conform to the design standards for Cul-de-sac Lots within the zone where the Subdivision is located, except that the minimum depth of such Lots shall be 110 feet.
ii. Lots shall be platted along a Frontage Street which is separated from the Arterial Street by at least 10 feet of permanent Landscaping, subject to approval by the Planning Commission. Frontage roads shall enter Arterials by means of intersections, designed with turning and stacking capacity adequate for the traffic volume as estimated by the Planning Commission.
iii. Double Frontage Lots shall be platted with a minimum depth of 120 feet. The minimum width of such Lots shall be consistent with that required of the zone. Access shall not be allowed from double Frontage Lots directly onto Arterial Streets. In cases where homes are sited on double Frontage Lots with the Rear Yard adjacent to the Arterial, a six-foot-tall Masonry Wall meeting the requirements in Section 7-2-114 shall be constructed abutting the Sidewalk. Once the wall is installed by the developer and approved by the City in accordance with Subdivision requirements, the entire wall shall be maintained by the property Owner for that portion affecting their Lot. For private Developments, the Homeowner’s Association shall be responsible for maintenance of the wall. Walls adjacent to I-215, Mountain View Corridor, and Bangerter Highway are excluded from this provision. On double Frontage Lots with walls in the Rear Yard, two trees shall be planted spaced 30 feet on center. The trees shall be placed such that when mature, the Canopy will overhang the wall. A minimum of five feet of Landscaping shall be installed between the wall and the Sidewalk and shall be maintained by the Homeowner’s Association.
iv. Lots may be platted on Cul-de-sacs extending toward an Arterial from a minor collector within the Subdivision. When such Lots are platted on Cul-de-sacs, the standards listed in subsection (5)(b)(ii) above shall apply.
v. On Lots with available access only onto an Arterial, a circular drive or some other type of vehicular maneuvering area shall be provided to enable vehicles to enter traffic moving forward rather than backing. The minimum depth of such Lots shall be 120 feet and the minimum width shall be 85 feet.
vi. When a design for a residential Subdivision creates Lots adjacent to an existing or proposed state Freeway, expressway, or highway in areas where high noise levels can be expected, a noise barrier meeting Utah Department of Transportation standards for noise attenuation is required.
c. When any Lot borders an Arterial, the Subdivider may be required to execute and deliver to the City an instrument, deemed sufficient by the City Attorney’s Office, prohibiting the right of ingress and egress from the Arterial to the Lot, and a legal document sufficient to guarantee maintenance of Landscaping. The Subdivider shall also be required to install such paving as necessary to construct the Arterial or to bring the Arterial up to standard width and shall install curb, gutter and Sidewalk along the Arterial. However, the City may waive the requirement to install Sidewalk, if it finds it unnecessary.
Protection Strips shall not be permitted under any circumstances, nor shall remnant parcels be permitted which may act as Protection Strips.
(1) Pursuant to Title 8, new Development is required to pay a park impact fee and other impact fees that are related to the impact a new Development places on the City and its resources. The City pursuant to this Section and consistent with Title 8 may accept dedication of property in an amount equal to the park impact fee or some portion of the fee in order to offset the fee.
(2) All land to be dedicated for park or recreational purposes shall be found to be suitable by the Planning Commission, the Community and Economic Development Department, and the Parks and Recreation Department as to location, parcel size and topography for the park and recreation purposes for which it is indicated in the General Plan. Such purposes may include active recreation facilities such as playgrounds, play fields, pedestrian or bicycle paths, areas of particular natural beauty and wooded areas to be developed or left in their natural state.
(3) When park or recreational facilities are proposed for dedication, a deed shall be conveyed to the City which shall be recorded with the Subdivision plat. When park or recreational facilities are reserved for private use, the developer shall establish conditions as to Ownership, maintenance and Use of such areas as deemed necessary by the Planning Commission to assure preservation of the intended Use.
(4) In addition to Subdivisions, the provisions of this Section requiring the payment of fees, or dedication in lieu of fees, shall apply to all residential Developments which require Conditional Use approval. Such Developments shall include, but not be limited to, Condominiums, Apartments, Planned Unit Developments, and Mobile Home Parks. The percentage of credit shall be determined by the Planning Commission prior to final approval of a Development Plan. The fee per unit shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit for each Dwelling Unit in the Development.
(1) Whenever, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, the cuts and fills in a hillside Subdivision are of sufficient size or visibility to demand special treatment, the Subdivider shall be required to landscape such areas with suitable permanent plant materials and to provide for their maintenance.
(2) The Subdivision shall be so designed as to either preserve, or provide for, the greatest amount of on-site vegetation.
(1) All utilities shall be provided through underground service, except where existing utilities are already in place.
(2) Utility easements shall be provided within the Subdivision as required for Public Utility purposes. Easements shall be dedicated along all front and Rear Yards and at least one Side Yard.
(3) The Subdivider shall be responsible for all coordination with utilities and utility companies.
Mail boxes in new Subdivisions shall be consolidated in centralized locations no further than 250 feet from any dwelling which the box unit is designed to serve. Boxes shall not be located on corners, but shall be located at mid-block on a property line.
(1) The Subdivider shall dedicate a Right-of-way for storm drainage conforming substantially to the lines of the limits established for future Development of the Jordan River Parkway, or any other natural watercourse or channel, stream, creek, irrigation ditch, or Floodplain that enters or traverses the Subdivision. The Subdivider shall also dedicate rights-of-way for any pipe, conduit, channel, and retention or detention area as approved by the Public Works Department for Flood control.
(2) For Subdivisions located within 100 feet of the center line of a canal, notice to the appropriate Canal Company is required. The City shall provide notice of the proposed Subdivision in accordance with Utah Code.
The following requirements shall apply to Subdivisions in the RE zone and Agricultural Zones:
(1) All Subdivisions in the RE zone and Agricultural Zones shall meet the following requirements:
a. Only Single Unit Dwellings shall be permitted in the Subdivision;
b. If Masonry Walls are required pursuant to this Title, a homeowner’s association shall be established to maintain Landscaping between Masonry Walls and Sidewalks;
c. When a new street is constructed, an entry feature shall be constructed as follows:
i. The entry feature shall incorporate the name or logo of the Development;
ii. The entry feature shall use brick or stone in the design; and
iii. The entry feature shall include at least 50 square feet of Landscaping;
d. All Streets shall include traffic calming features;
e. Front Yard setbacks shall vary by at least two feet between adjacent homes while still meeting all minimum setback requirements; and
f. All required Landscaping shall be installed for park strips, common areas, and spaces between Masonry Walls and Sidewalks on or before the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for half of the homes within the Development.
(2) All PUDs in the RE zone shall meet the following requirements:
a. Only Single Unit Dwellings shall be permitted in the PUD;
b. A homeowner’s association shall be established to maintain Landscaping, parking areas, and other common features;
c. When a street is constructed, an entry feature shall be constructed as follows:
i. The entry feature shall incorporate the name or logo of the Development;
ii. The entry feature shall use brick or stone in the design; and
iii. The entry feature shall include at least 50 square feet of Landscaping;
d. All Streets shall include traffic calming features;
e. Front Yard setbacks shall vary by at least two feet between adjacent homes while still meeting all minimum setback requirements;
f. A trail system shall be constructed to provide access to, through, and between common areas and adjoining amenities;
g. A minimum of 20 percent common Recreation Space shall be included;
h. Unique Streetscapes shall be constructed, including specialty lighting, eight-foot-wide park strips, and narrow Street widths;
i. All required Landscaping shall be installed for park strips, common areas, and spaces between Masonry Walls and Sidewalks on or before the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for half of the homes within the Development;
j. Amenities appropriate to the size of the PUD shall be constructed, with options including but not limited to a clubhouse, community garden, swimming pool, playground, park, water feature, sport court, or picnic area.
(1) Standards for design, construction specifications, inspection of Street improvements, curbs, gutters, Sidewalks and standards for design, construction specifications and inspection of storm drainage and Flood control facilities shall be set forth in the City’s adopted Engineering Standards. Standards for water distribution and sewage disposal facilities shall be prepared by the Water and Sewer Improvement Districts, and similar standards for fire hydrants by the Fire Department. All such standards and amendments thereto, which are under the control of the City, shall be submitted to the City Manager and adopted by the City Council before becoming effective. All Subdividers shall comply with the standards established by such departments and agencies.
(2) The design of the Subdivision in relation to Streets, blocks, Lots, open spaces and other design factors shall be in harmony with design standards recommended by the Planning Commission, by the Community and Economic Development Department, the Public Works Department and other City departments and agencies as approved by the City Council.
(1) The Subdivider shall improve or agree to improve all Streets, pedestrian ways or easements in the Subdivision and on Streets which abut, or serve as access to, the Subdivision. Permanent improvement work shall not he commenced until improvement plans and profiles have been approved by the Public Works Department and, if applicable, a bond agreement has been executed between the Subdivider and the City as specified in this Chapter.
(2) Improvements shall be installed to permanent line and Grade and to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department and in accordance with the standard specifications adopted by the City Council. The cost of inspection shall be paid by the Subdivider as outlined in the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
(3) Notwithstanding the fact that the land on which the improvements will be located is dedicated at the time of the recording of a plat, the City shall not be responsible for the improvements, their construction, etc., until such time as there is an official acceptance of the property and the improvements by the City. Acceptance shall occur only after the Public Works Department shall have inspected the improvements and determined that they meet City standards.
(1) In residential Developments, Front Yard lights shall be required on each residential Lot to illuminate the Front Yard and Sidewalk area and shall conform to the following standards:
a. Including the required International Building Code (IBC) light next to the front door, lighting fixtures and bulbs may be selected by the homeowner.
b. The illumination provided shall be not less than 2500 lumens. Property Owners with a streetlight located within 40 feet of their property line may reduce this requirement to 1250 lumens.
c. A photoelectric device is required for all Front Yard lights intended to meet this requirement, except the required front door light, unless it is the only light intended to meet this requirement.
(2) Installation of Street Lighting in New Development.
a. In all new Development, it shall be the responsibility of the Developer to furnish a Street lighting plan as part of the preliminary and/or Final Plat process. All labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals to design and install Street lighting on any new public Street constructed as part of the Development, and on the Frontage of any Development abutting a public Street shall be provided by the developer. Street Lighting shall be per West Valley City Street Lighting Standards and shall be approved through the Subdivision and Development review and approval process.
b. The Developer assumes all responsibility, expense, and liability for the Street lighting system until the complete lighting system is accepted by West Valley City.
c. The City will pay for the operation and maintenance of the Street lighting systems installed pursuant to subsections (a) and (b).
(3) The requirements of this Section shall apply to all Subdivisions.
Curbs, gutters, Sidewalks and asphalt paving shall be provided in front of all Commercial and residential Lots. Curb, gutter and paving shall be required on all industrial property. In industrial or manufacturing Subdivisions, Sidewalks shall be installed along one side of the Street. At the discretion of the Planning Commission and the Public Works Department, curb, gutter and Sidewalk improvements may be omitted in major residential Subdivisions where each Lot has a Frontage of at least 150 feet and an average Lot size of 43,000 square feet if adequate provisions have been made for storm water runoff.
(1) Site grading shall be performed taking into consideration the drainage patterns of adjacent improved and unimproved property and treating upstream areas, where appropriate, as though fully improved.
(2) In every Subdivision, provision shall be made for the satisfactory drainage of storm water by means of underground storm drain pipes or swales constructed in accordance with the City’s adopted Engineering Standards. No storm water lines may be connected or constructed so as to flow into sanitary sewers. Major Natural Drainage Courses shall not be appreciably altered from their natural condition except for stabilization and erosion control. Subdividers shall comply with all ordinances relating to Flood control and storm drainage.
(3) Storm water drains shall be installed as shown on the Subdivision Development Plans.
Subdividers shall make a good faith effort to coordinate with and resolve concerns raised by water users.
(1) All underground utilities, sanitary sewers and storm drains installed in Streets shall be constructed prior to the surfacing of such Streets. Connections for all underground utilities, water lines and sanitary sewers for each Lot shall be laid to a point which will eliminate the necessity for disturbing the Street improvements, when service connections thereto are made.
(2) All telecommunications, electric power, cable television or other wires or cables shall be placed underground. Equipment appurtenant to the underground facilities, such as surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets and concealed ducts may be above ground. The Subdivider shall make necessary arrangements with the utilities involved for the installation of the underground facilities.
(3) Water mains and fire hydrants connecting to the water system serving the City shall be installed as shown on the plans signed by the Public Works Department. Mains and individual Lot services shall be of sufficient size to furnish an adequate water supply for each Lot or parcel in the Subdivision and to provide adequate fire protection.
(1) The Subdivider shall install a six-foot chain link Fence along all canals, waterways, non-access Streets, open reservoirs or bodies of water, railroad rights-of-way, property in agricultural Use or zoned for agricultural Use, and other such features of potentially hazardous nature on, crossing, or contiguous to, the property being subdivided, except on those features which the Planning Commission shall determine would not be a hazard to life, or where the Fence itself would create a hazard to the safety of the public. An existing Fence in good condition will satisfy this requirement. Fences required by this section shall comply with construction standards established by the Public Works Department. Canals shall include the North Jordan, South Jordan, Utah & Salt Lake, Brighton/Northpoint, Riter and Kennecott Canals.
(2) At its discretion, in situations where a Fence proposed by the Subdivider is found to serve the functions of the chain link Fence required by this Section, the Planning Commission may allow a Fence of materials other than chain link as a condition of Preliminary Plat approval.
(3) All irrigation ditches shall be piped.
(1) Subdivision monuments shall be installed by the Subdivider's land surveyor at such points designated on the Final Plat as approved by the City Engineer. Standard precast monuments must be placed prior to the release of the improvement bonds.
(2) Rebar five-eighths inch in diameter and 24 inches in length, with numbered surveyor's cap, shall be located in the ground, flush at finished Grade and at all Lot corners, and off-set pins are to be placed in the back of curb.
(3) All monuments shall be certified by the Subdivider's land surveyor as accurate.
(4) It is unlawful for any Person to install Survey Monuments having a spatial relationship with any section or quarter section corner without first obtaining from the Salt Lake County Surveyor's Office a monument permit for such installation. All Survey Monuments installed shall be in accordance with the permit issued and shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Salt Lake County Surveyor's Office.
A complete improvement plan "as built" shall be filed with the Public Works Department upon completion of said improvements. The "as built" plans shall be submitted digitally and certified as to accuracy and completeness by the Subdivider's licensed engineer.
(1) Vacations, alterations, and amendments of Subdivision plats shall be processed as set forth in this Chapter. The Community and Economic Development Director or designee shall not issue final approval for any vacation, alteration, or amendment of a Subdivision plat that vacates part or all of a public Street or easement or affects public property without City Council approval of the Street vacation.
(2) The petitioner shall provide all information and pay all costs required and incurred to disseminate public notice as required by state law.
(3) Petitions for a Lot Line Adjustment may be approved by the Community and Economic Development Department and executed upon the recordation of an appropriate deed if:
a. No new dwelling Lot or housing unit results from the Lot Line Adjustment;
b. The adjoining property Owners consent to the Lot Line Adjustment;
c. The Lot Line Adjustment does not result in remnant parcels that did not previously exist; and
d. The adjustment does not result in violation of applicable Zoning requirements.
(4) Full boundary adjustments as defined by state law shall require a Subdivision plat amendment.
The Community and Economic Development Director or designee shall consider the plat vacation or amendment. If the plat is in conformity with the requirements of this Chapter, other applicable ordinances and any reasonable conditions as recommended by the City departments, Planning Commission, or City Manager, the plat vacation or amendment shall be approved.
Any Lot Owner or his agent, with written permission of the Lot Owner, whose Lot is within the City and fronts on a Street, may petition the City to have the Street name changed by filing an application with the Community and Economic Development Department. The application shall include:
(1) The existing name and proposed name of the Street;
(2) The Street's coordinates;
(3) A list of current property Owners and lessees, if any, for the entire Street, as well as the Street numbers of all homes and businesses that would be affected by a Street name change;
(4) An aerial photo with numbers assigned to each business or home and the number and location of any Street signs which would be affected by a name change;
(5) A petition signed by as many property Owners fronting on the Street as possible, approving the name change; and
(6) The fee required in Section 7-13-1003 below.
(1) After an application is completed, the proposal shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the City Council.
(2) After the Planning Commission has heard the proposal and given a recommendation, the proposal shall be brought before the City Council, which shall approve or disapprove of the name change. If it is approved, the name change shall be by ordinance.
(1) At the time an application for a Street name change is made, the Applicant shall pay a fee, which amount shall be set by resolution, to cover the costs of processing the application.
(2) If a name change proposal is approved, the Applicant shall pay the replacement cost for all Street signs affected by the change.
When two or more Streets have the same name in the City, the City Council, by ordinance and without a petition, may change the name of any of the Streets so as to leave only one to be designated by the original name.
The following requirements shall be imposed as a condition of approval of a Minor Subdivision:
(1) Not more than nine parcels shall be created in the Minor Subdivision.
(1) The purpose of this Chapter, governing Subdivisions and any rules, regulations and specifications hereafter adopted, are to promote the public health, safety and general welfare through provisions designed to:
a. Provide for the harmonious and coordinated Development of the City, and to assure sites suitable for Building purposes and human habitation.
b. Insure adequate open space for traffic, recreation, light and air.
c. Facilitate the conservation of, or production of, adequate transportation, water, sanitation, drainage and energy resources.
d. Avoid scattered and premature Subdivisions which would cause insufficient public services and facilities, or necessitate an excessive expenditure of public funds for the supply of such services and facilities.
e. Preserve outstanding natural, cultural or historic features.
(2) This Chapter is designed to inform the Subdivider and public of the requirements and conditions necessary to obtain approval of a Subdivision. To this end, all requirements, where possible, are expressly delineated in this Title or other applicable ordinances.
(1) The size and design of Lots, the nature of utilities, the design and improvement of Streets, the type and intensity of land use, and the provisions for any special facilities in any Subdivision shall conform to the General Plan and all other applicable law.
(2) Trees, native land cover, natural watercourses, and topography shall be preserved when possible. Subdivisions shall be so designed as to prevent excessive grading and scarring of the landscape. The design of new Subdivisions shall consider, and relate to, existing Street widths, alignments and names.
(3) Community facilities, such as parks and recreation areas, and transportation facilities shall be provided in the Subdivision in accordance with the General Plan, this Title, and other applicable ordinances. This Title establishes procedures for the referral of information on proposed Subdivisions to interested boards, bureaus, and other governmental agencies and utility companies, both private and public, so that the extension of community facilities and utilities may be accomplished in an orderly manner, coordinated with the Development of the Subdivision. To facilitate the acquisition of land areas required to implement this policy, the Subdivider may be required to dedicate, grant easements over or otherwise reserve land for parks, Public Ways, utility easements, and other public purposes as specified.
(1) The Subdivider shall prepare a plat consistent with the standards contained herein. The Subdivider shall pay for the design and inspection of the public improvements required. The City shall process said plats in accordance with the regulations set forth herein. The Subdivider shall not alter the terrain or remove any vegetation from the proposed Subdivision site or engage in any site Development until he or she has obtained the necessary approvals as outlined herein.
(2) The Community and Economic Development Department shall review the plats for design, for conformity to the General Plan and to the Zoning Ordinance, for the environmental quality of the Subdivision design, and shall process the Subdivision plats and reports as provided for in this Title. The Community and Economic Development Department Director or designee shall approve final plats when all applicable legal requirements have been met.
(3) Plats of proposed Subdivisions shall be referred by the Community and Economic Development Department to such City departments and Special Districts, governmental boards, bureaus, utility companies, and other agencies which will provide public and private facilities and services to the Subdivision for their information and comment. The Community and Economic Development Department is responsible for coordinating the comments received from all public and private entities and shall decide which agencies to refer proposed Subdivision plats to.
(4) The Public Works Department shall make comments as to engineering requirements and engineering standards for Street widths, Grades, alignments and Flood control, whether the proposed public improvements are consistent with this Title and other applicable ordinances and for the inspection and approval of all construction of public improvements. Street layout and overall circulation shall be coordinated with the Public Works Department.
(5) The Planning Commission shall act as an advisory agency. It is charged with making investigations, reports and recommendations on proposed Subdivisions as to their conformance with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and other pertinent documents.
(6) The City Attorney’s Office shall approve the form of the Final Plat if it is correct and acceptable that the Subdivider dedicating land for use of the public is the Owner of record, and that the land is free and clear of unacceptable encumbrances according to the title report, which shall be submitted by the Subdivider.
(7) The City Council has final jurisdiction in the establishment of requirements and design standards for public improvements and the acceptance of lands and public improvements that may be proposed for dedication, excepting approval of subdivision plats and any dedications therein.
It shall be unlawful for any Owner of any land within the corporate limits and jurisdiction of the City to subdivide such land for nonagricultural Uses unless and until:
(1) A plat of such Subdivision is made in accordance with the requirements set forth herein;
(2) Approval of such plat is secured as provided herein; and
(3) Copies of such plat are recorded in the Office of the Salt Lake County Recorder by the City Recorder.
A plat of any Subdivision shall not be submitted to the county recorder to be filed and recorded until it has been submitted and approved by the Community and Economic Development Department, Planning Commission, Salt Lake County Health Department, culinary water authority, sanitary sewer authority, City Engineer, City Attorney, and all other officers or bodies required to approve Subdivisions, and all required approvals are entered in writing on the plat. A plat shall not be approved if such plat is in conflict with any provision or portion of the Major Street Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Flood Control and Storm Drainage Ordinance, this Title, or any other state law or City ordinance.
Land shall not be transferred, sold, or offered for sale, nor shall a building permit be issued for a Structure thereon, until a Final Plat of a Subdivision shall have been recorded in accordance with this Title and the provisions of the Utah State Code, and until the improvements required in connection with the Subdivision have been constructed or guaranteed as provided herein. Building permits shall not be issued without written approval of all public agencies involved.
The intent of this Part is to allow Owners of property, which may be divided into no more than two legal size Lots, to divide their property with a minimum of time and expense.
(1) Prior to the division of any parcel or tract of land which may be divided into no more than two legal size Lots, such division shall be approved by the Community and Economic Development Director. The approval shall be based on the compliance of the proposed Lot Split with the laws and ordinances of the City with respect to Street improvements, Zoning, Flood control requirements, Lot configuration, etc. At the time application is made, the Subdivider shall pay an application fee as published in the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
(2) The Subdivider shall submit a complete application which shall include 10 full size prints of the property survey and legal description certified by a Professional Land Surveyor, and any necessary improvement plans and bond agreements. The property survey shall show all existing improvements on the property.
(3) The Community and Economic Development Department shall review the proposed Subdivision and shall request recommendations from the Public Works Department, Water and Sewer Improvement District, and other appropriate agencies.
(4) The Subdivision may be approved, approved with conditions, or disapproved. The decision shall be made within a reasonable time period after receipt of the application.
(5) If the survey is in compliance with all ordinances and conditions, the Subdivider shall submit one reproducible copy of the approved survey. The survey shall be signed by the Community and Economic Development Director.
(6) The Subdivider and/or their designee shall then file the signed reproducible copy with the Salt Lake County Surveyor’s Office.
The intent of the Minor Subdivision process is to allow for small Subdivisions to be processed as quickly as possible. Minor Subdivisions include those Developments of nine or fewer Lots which met the requirements of Section 7-13-405 below. In this process, the preliminary and Final Plats, required for most Subdivisions, are simplified and combined.
The procedures set forth in this Chapter shall govern the processing of, and the requirements pertaining to, Minor Subdivisions, and shall take precedence over any other provisions of this Title to the contrary.
The Subdivider of a Minor Subdivision shall file an application with the Community and Economic Development Department on a form prescribed by the City, together with a digital copy of a plat showing the land to be subdivided, properly and accurately drawn to scale, and with sufficient additional information to determine the boundaries of the proposed Subdivision. Such plat shall be certified as to the accuracy by a Professional Land Surveyor. At the same time, the Subdivider shall pay an application fee as published in the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
The Community and Economic Development Department shall prepare a report on the conformity of the Minor Subdivision plat to the provisions of the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable requirements of this and other ordinances and regulations of the City. This report and the Minor Subdivision plat shall then be presented to the Planning Commission.
The following requirements shall be imposed as a condition of approval of a Minor Subdivision:
(1) Not more than nine parcels shall be created in the Minor Subdivision.
(2) Lots created shall not adversely affect the remainder of the parcel or adjoining property and shall conform to the applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
Within a reasonable time after the filing of a Minor Subdivision plat, the Planning Commission shall act thereon. If the Planning Commission shall find that the proposed plat complies with the requirements of this Title and that it is satisfied with the plat of the Subdivision, it shall recommend approval or approval with conditions. If the Planning Commission shall find that the proposed plat does not meet the requirements of this Title, it shall recommend disapproval of such plat.
Within a reasonable time following the approval of the Minor Subdivision plat by the Planning Commission, the Community and Economic Development Director or designee shall consider the plat. If the plat is in conformity with the requirements of this Title, the City’s adopted Engineering Standards, and other applicable ordinances, the plat shall be approved.
If the plat is not in conformity with this Chapter, the City’s adopted Engineering Standards, or other applicable ordinances, the Community and Economic Development Director or designee shall disapprove the plat specifying the reasons for such disapproval.
After final approval, completion of the required public improvements or filing of the bond agreement and signing of the plat by the City Manager, the plat shall be presented by the City Recorder or designee to the Salt Lake County Recorder for recordation.
If the recording requirements set forth above are not met by the Subdivider within one year from the date of final approval, such approval shall be null and void.
The purpose of the Preliminary Plat is to require formal preliminary approval of a Major Subdivision in order to minimize changes and revisions which might otherwise be necessary on the Final Plat. The Preliminary Plat and all information and procedures relating thereto, shall, in all respects, be in compliance with the provisions of this Title and any other applicable ordinances.
The Subdivider of a Major Subdivision shall file an application for Preliminary Plat approval with the Community and Economic Development Department on a form prescribed by the City, together with a digital copy of the Preliminary Plat. A digital copy of the Subdivision layout showing the Buildable Area on each Lot shall also be submitted. Buildable Area shall conform to all requirements of this Title. At the same time, the Subdivider shall pay an application fee as published in the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
(1) The Preliminary Plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn at a scale not less than one inch equaling 100 feet. The plat shall be so drawn that the top of the sheet is either north or east, whichever accommodates the drawing best. Dimensions shall be in feet and decimals thereof and bearings in degrees, minutes and seconds.
(2) The following information shall be included on or with the Preliminary Plat:
a. A vicinity sketch at a scale of 1,000 feet or more to the inch. The vicinity sketch shall show the Street and tract lines and names and numbers of all existing Subdivisions, and the outline of parcels of land adjacent to the proposed Subdivision.
b. The name of the Subdivision. Such Subdivision names shall not duplicate or nearly duplicate the name of any Subdivision in the City or in the incorporated and unincorporated area of Salt Lake County.
c. The name and address of the Subdivider and his or her agent, if applicable.
d. If the Subdivider is represented by an agent, there shall be a statement from the recorded Owner authorizing the Subdivider to act.
e. The name and address of the Person, firm or organization preparing the Preliminary Plat.
f. The date, north point, written and graphic scales.
g. A legal description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed Subdivision.
h. The location, names and existing widths of adjacent Streets within 200 feet of the proposed Subdivision.
i. The names and numbers of adjacent Subdivisions and the names of Owners of adjacent unplatted land.
j. The contours, at one-foot intervals, for predominant ground slopes within the Subdivision between level and five percent, and two-foot contours for predominant ground slopes within the Subdivision over five percent. Such contours shall be based on Salt Lake County datum. The closest City Survey Monument shall be used and its elevation called out on the map. Survey Monument information shall be obtained from the Salt Lake County Surveyor or Public Works Department.
k. At the discretion of the City, a grading plan showing, by appropriate graphic means, the proposed grading of the Subdivision. Contours should be consistent with subsection (2)(j) above.
l. The location of all isolated trees worthy of preservation with a trunk diameter of four inches or greater, within the boundaries of the Subdivision, and the outlines of groves or orchards.
m. The boundaries of areas subject to Flooding or storm water overflow, as determined by the Public Works Department, including areas shown on the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), and the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses, including all existing and proposed irrigation and natural runoff channels and courses.
n. The existing Use or Uses of the property and the outline of any existing Buildings and their locations in relation to existing or proposed Street and Lot lines drawn to scale.
o. A statement of the present Zoning and proposed Use of the property.
p. Location and dimensions of proposed sites to be dedicated for Public Parks or reserved for shared Recreation Space.
q. Any proposed lands to be reserved in private Ownership for community usage.
r. The locations, proposed names, widths and a typical cross section of curbs, gutters, Sidewalks and other improvements of the proposed Street and access easements.
s. Layout of all Lots, including the average and minimum Lot size, Lot divisions, Building setback lines and consecutive numbering.
t. Preliminary location and size of sanitary sewers, water mains and any other public or private utility.
u. The dimensions and locations of all existing or proposed dedications, easements and deed restrictions. These shall include easements for drainage, sewerage and public utilities.
v. Preliminary indication of needed storm drainage facilities with location, size and outlets of the drainage system.
w. A preliminary Street Tree/Landscape Plan, including, where appropriate, measures for irrigation and maintenance.
x. The location of any of the foregoing improvements which may be required to be constructed beyond the boundaries of the Subdivision shall be shown on the Subdivision plat or on the vicinity map as appropriate.
y. If it is contemplated that the Development will proceed by phases, the boundaries of such phases shall be shown on the Preliminary Plat along with the estimated construction schedule for each phase.
z. The words "Preliminary Plat - Not to be Recorded" shall be shown on the plat.
A soil report, based upon adequate test borings and excavations, prepared by a civil engineer specializing in soil mechanics and registered by the State of Utah, shall be required prior to preliminary approval of any Subdivision plat. If the soil report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils, high water table or other soil problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural defects of the proposed Buildings, damage to the Buildings from the water or premature deterioration of the public improvements, a soil investigation of each Lot in the Subdivision may be required by the Public Works Department. The soil investigation shall recommend corrective action intended to prevent damage to the proposed Structure or public improvements. The fact that a soil report has been prepared shall be noted on the Final Plat and a copy attached to the Preliminary Plat application.
The Community and Economic Development Department shall check the Preliminary Plat for general compliance with these regulations, design standards and other applicable ordinances. If the Preliminary Plat is not complete or not in general compliance, the Community and Economic Development Department shall notify the Subdivider in writing and specify the respects in which it is deficient. If the submission is complete and in general compliance, the Subdivider shall transmit the requested number of copies of such plat, together with accompanying data, to such public agencies and utilities as may be concerned. Each of the public agencies and utilities may, within a reasonable time, forward to the Community and Economic Development Department a written report of its findings and recommendations. These agencies shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the Community and Economic Development Department, Improvement Districts, Salt Lake County Health Department, the Public Works Department, the Fire Department, telecommunications companies, gas company, and power company.
Within a reasonable time after the filing of a Preliminary Plat of a Subdivision and any other information required, the Planning Commission shall act thereon. If the Planning Commission shall find that the proposed plat complies with the requirements of this Chapter and that it is satisfied with the plat of the Subdivision, it shall recommend approval, or approval with conditions, of the plat. If the Planning Commission finds that the proposed plat does not meet the requirements of this Title or other applicable ordinances, it shall recommend disapproval of such plat.
The Community and Economic Development Department shall notify the Subdivider, in writing, of the action taken by the Planning Commission. The Subdivider shall make any revisions to the Preliminary Plat required under the terms of the Planning Commission approval, and shall submit a digital copy of the revised Preliminary Plat to the Community and Economic Development Department. When the Community and Economic Development Department is satisfied that all revisions required under terms of the Planning Commission approval have been met, as well as approval from the City Public Works Department, the Subdivider may proceed with the Final Plat.
Approval of the Preliminary Plat shall in no way relieve the Subdivider of his responsibility to comply with all required conditions and ordinances, and to provide the improvements and easements necessary to meet all City standards.
The purpose of the Final Plat is to require formal approval by the Community and Economic Development Director or designee before a Major Subdivision plat is recorded. The Final Plat and all information and procedures relating thereto shall in all respects be in compliance with the provisions of this Title. The Final Plat and improvement plans submitted shall conform in all respects to those regulations and requirements specified during the Preliminary Plat procedure. The City Manager shall not sign any Final Plat until such plat has been approved as set forth herein.
(1) Application for Final Plat approval shall be made within 12 months after approval or conditional approval of the Preliminary Plat by the Planning Commission. This time period may be extended for up to 12 months if the Subdivider petitions the Planning Commission for an extension prior to the expiration date. Only one extension may be granted.
(2) In Subdivisions where a Final Plat for an individual phase of the overall Subdivision has been approved and recorded within the timeframe outlined in Section 7-13-519, Preliminary Plat approval shall be considered to be valid for an additional 12 months from the date of recording of each Final Plat. This time period may be extended for up to 12 months pursuant to subsection (1).
(3) The Subdivider shall file an application for Final Plat approval with the Community and Economic Development Department on a form prescribed by the City, together with a digital copy of the Final Plat.
(1) The Final Plat shall consist of a digital document designed to print at 24 by 36 inches. The plat shall be so drawn that the top of the sheet either faces north or east, whichever accommodates the drawing best.
(2) The actual plat drawing shall be made on a scale large enough to clearly show all details, and the workmanship on the finished drawing shall be neat, clear and readable. The Subdivider must also furnish an approved and acceptable reproduction of the original plat made on mylar, and to the same dimension and size as the original.
(3) The final drawings or plats shall contain the information set forth in this Section and shall be stamped by a Professional Land Surveyor. The location of the Subdivision within the City shall be shown by a small scale vicinity map on the first sheet.
(4) The title of each sheet of such Final Plat shall consist of the approved name and unit number of the Subdivision, if any, at the lower right hand corner of the sheet, followed by the words “West Valley City.”
(5) The adjoining corners of all adjoining Subdivisions shall be identified by Lot and block numbers, Subdivision name and recording information such as book and page number, and entry numbers.
(6) The Owner(s) name(s) and recording information for all parcels adjoining the boundaries of the proposed Subdivision shall be shown.
(7) An accurate and complete record of survey map in accordance with Utah State Code shall be made of the land to be subdivided. The record of survey map shall be filed in the office of the Salt Lake County Surveyor prior to recording of the final Subdivision plat. The exterior boundaries shown on the final Subdivision plat shall be consistent with the boundary lines as depicted on the filed record of survey map and shall close mathematically within 0.01 feet.
(8) The Final Plat shall show all survey, mathematical information and data necessary to locate all monuments and to locate and retrace all interior and exterior boundary lines appearing thereon, including bearing and distance of straight lines, and central angle, radius, arc length, chord bearing and distance of curves, and such information as may be necessary to determine the location of the beginning and ending points of curves.
(9) All Lots and blocks and all parcels offered for dedication for any purpose shall be delineated and designated with dimensions, boundaries and courses clearly shown and defined in every case. Parcels to be conveyed to the City other than dedication for Streets or easements shall be designated by parcel letter and conveyed by separate warranty deed to be recorded with the plat. Sufficient linear, angular and curve data shall be shown to determine readily the bearing and length of the boundary lines of every block, Lot and parcel which is a part thereof. Sheets shall be so arranged that no Lot is split between two or more sheets, and wherever practicable, blocks in their entirety shall be shown on one sheet. No ditto marks shall be used for Lot dimensions. Lot numbers shall begin with the numeral “1” and continue consecutively throughout the Subdivision with no omissions or duplications. When a Subdivision is developed in phases, the phase number shall precede each Lot number. For example, phase two would be numbered 201, 202, 203.
(10) The plat shall show the Right-of-way lines of each Street, and the width of any portion being dedicated, and widths of any existing dedications. The widths and locations of adjacent Streets and other public properties within 200 feet of the Subdivision shall be shown with dotted lines. If any Street in the Subdivision is a continuation or an approximate continuation of an existing Street, the conformity or the amount of nonconformity of such Street to such existing Streets shall be accurately shown.
(11) All Lots shall include a 10-foot-wide Public Utility easement along all Street Frontages and at other locations and dimensions as required by any Public Utility company entitled to the use of a Public Utility easement pursuant to Section 54-3-27, Utah Code Annotated 1953, or successor statute.
(12) If a plat creates an easement, the plat shall include specific conveyance language and purposes for said easement. The side lines of all easements shall be shown by fine dashed lines. The widths of all easements and sufficient ties thereto to definitively locate the same with respect to the Subdivision shall be shown. Any other easements shown on the plat shall specify to whom the easement is being conveyed, and for what purpose.
(13) If the Subdivision is adjacent to a waterway, the plat shall show the line of high water with a continuous line and shall also show with a fine continuous line, any Lots subject to inundation by a 100-year Flood.
(14) The plat shall show fully and clearly stakes, monuments and other evidence indicating the boundaries of the Subdivision as found on the site. Any monument or bench mark that is disturbed or destroyed before acceptance of all improvements shall be replaced by the Subdivider under the direction of the Public Works Department. The following required monuments shall be shown on the Final Plat:
a. The location of all monuments placed in making the survey, including a statement as to what, if any, points were reset by ties.
b. All rear and front Lot monuments or offset lead pins in the concrete surface of the top back of curb.
(15) The title sheet of the map, below the title, shall show the name of the Professional Land Surveyor, together with the date of the survey, the scale of the map and the number of sheets. The following certificates, acknowledgments and description shall appear on the title sheet of the final maps, and such certificates may be combined where appropriate:
a. Professional Land Surveyor’s “certificate of survey.”
b. A statement by the surveyor certifying that Lots in the Subdivision comply with the applicable Zoning Ordinance in area and dimension at the date of the survey.
c. Owner’s dedication certificate.
d. Notary public’s acknowledgment.
e. A description of all property being subdivided with reference to maps or deeds of the property as shall have been previously recorded or filed. Each reference in such description shall show a complete reference to the book and page of records of the county. The description shall also include reference to any vacated area with the vacation ordinance number indicated.
f. Such other affidavits, certificates, acknowledgments, endorsements and notarial seals as are required by law, by this Title or by the City Attorney’s Office.
g. Prior to the filing of the Final Plat, the Subdivider shall submit a current title report to be reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.
(16) A note shall be placed on the Final Plat indicating that a soil test, in accordance with Section 7-13-504, has been prepared for the proposed Subdivision.
(17) When a Subdivision contains lands which are reserved in private Ownership for Community Use, the Subdivider shall submit, with the Final Plat, the name, proposed articles of incorporation, and bylaws of the Owner or organization empowered to own, maintain and pay taxes on such lands.
(18) An address schedule or individual Lot addresses shall be placed on the Final Plat. Addresses shall conform to the established grid system for Salt Lake County and shall include optional addresses for Corner Lots.
(19) When a solid visual barrier is required as a condition of Subdivision approval such as that specified in Section 7-13-705, the details of such barrier, including sections, elevations and finish texture, shall be required with the Final Plat.
At the time a Final Plat of a Subdivision is submitted to the Community and Economic Development Department, the Subdivider shall submit therewith the following documents:
(1) Calculation and traverse sheets giving bearings, distances and coordinates of the boundary of the Subdivision and blocks and Lots as shown on the Final Plat.
(2) Design data, assumptions and computations for proper analysis in accordance with sound engineering practice, along with appropriate plan, section and profile sheets for all public improvements. An overall site grading and drainage plan and a storm water pollution prevention plan shall also be required in accordance with Title 18 of the City Code.
(3) The Final Plat shall be accompanied by a current title report naming the Persons whose consent is necessary for the preparation and recordation of such plat and for dedication of the Streets, alleys and other public places shown on the plat and certifying that as of the date of the preparation of the report, the Persons therein named are all the Persons necessary to give clear title to such Subdivision.
(1) The Community and Economic Development Department shall check the Final Plat for completeness and general compliance with this Title and for incorporation of any changes required during the Preliminary Plat procedure. If the submission is not complete, not in general compliance with this Title, or does not incorporate required changes, the Community and Economic Development Department shall notify the Applicant in writing and specify the respects in which it is deficient. If the submission is complete, in general compliance and incorporates required changes, the Community and Economic Development Department shall refer the plat and application to the Public Works Department and other applicable agencies for their approval or direct the Applicant to secure such approvals.
(2) Upon receipt of the Final Plat and other data submitted, the Public Works Department shall examine such to determine that the Subdivision, as shown, is substantially the same as it appeared on the Preliminary Plat and any approved Alterations thereof. If the Public Works Department shall determine that full conformity has been made, it shall so certify on said plat and shall transmit said plat back to the Community and Economic Development Department.
The Community and Economic Development Director or designee shall consider the Final Plat. If the plat is in conformity with the requirements of this Chapter, the City’s adopted Engineering Standards, and other applicable ordinances, the plat shall be approved.
If the plat is not in conformity with this Chapter, the City’s adopted Engineering Standards, or other applicable ordinances, the Community and Economic Development Director or designee shall disapprove the plat specifying the reasons for such disapproval.
(1) Prior to recordation of a Final Plat, after it has received final approval, the Subdivider shall either complete all of the public improvements required in the Subdivision, or enter into a performance bond agreement with the City to ensure completion of all public improvements required to be installed in the Subdivision. Improvements installed prior to plat recording shall be bonded at a rate of 10 percent for the duration of the warranty period. The bond shall be prepared and administered by the City Public Works Department. The bond agreement shall be in a form and contain such provisions as approved by the City Attorney’s Office. The agreement shall include but not be limited to:
a. Incorporation by reference of the Final Plat and all data required by this Chapter which is used to compute the cost of the improvements by the Public Works Department.
b. Completion of the improvements within a period of time not to exceed two years from the date the agreement is executed.
c. The improvements shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department and according to the City’s adopted Engineering Standards.
d. The bond amount shall be equal to the Public Works Department’s estimated cost of the public improvements to be installed.
e. The City shall have exclusive control over the bond proceeds and they may be released only upon written approval of the City Manager.
f. The bond proceeds may be reduced upon request of the Subdivider as the improvements are installed. Applications for bond releases shall be processed in accordance with state law. Bonds shall not be released unless the Public Works Department has inspected the improvements and found them to be in compliance with City standards.
g. If the bond proceeds are inadequate to pay the cost of the completion of the improvements according to City standards for whatever reason, including previous reductions, then the Subdivider shall be responsible for the deficiency.
h. If upon written demand of the City after expiration of the time period bond proceeds are not transferred to the City within 30 days of the demand, then the City’s costs of obtaining the proceeds, including the City Attorney’s Office costs or outside attorney’s fees and court costs, shall be deducted from the bond proceeds.
i. Upon receipt of the bond proceeds, after the expiration of the time period, the costs of completion shall include reimbursement to the Public Works Department and all other City departments for the costs of administration of the completion of the improvements.
j. The Subdivider agrees to hold the City harmless from any and all liability which may arise as a result of the improvements which are installed until such time as the City accepts the improvements as provided in this Chapter.
(2) Such bond agreement shall be one of the following types as dictated by the City:
a. With a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Utah.
b. An irrevocable letter of credit with a Financial Institution federally or state insured.
c. Cash or a cashier’s check made payable only to the City.
(3) The time period for the completion of the required public improvements may be extended in the following manner:
a. Upon approval of the City Manager, the time period may be extended an additional two years from the expiration date of the original bond agreement.
b. Said approval shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney’s Office and in compliance with all provisions of this Chapter.
(4) All public improvements required under this Title shall be installed by a contractor or subcontractors licensed by the State of Utah.
In lieu of the performance bond requirements outlined above, at the City’s option and in the City’s sole discretion, the Subdivider may be offered the options set forth in Section 7-2-117.
After final approval, completion of the required public improvements or filing of the bond agreement described in Section 7-13-516, above, and signing of the plat by the City Manager, the plat for the Subdivision shall be presented by the City Recorder or designee to the Salt Lake County Recorder for recordation.
If the requirements set forth in this Part are not met by the Subdivider within one year from the date of final approval, such approval shall be null and void. This time period may be extended for additional six-month periods by the City Manager. The Subdivider must petition for an extension prior to the expiration of the original one year or an extension previously granted. An extension may be granted only if the City Manager finds that it will not be detrimental to the City. If any of the fees charged as a condition of Subdivision approval, including but not limited to inspection fees, Flood control fees, or the amounts the City uses to estimate bonds to insure completion of improvements, have increased, the City Manager may require that the Subdivider pay such increases as a condition of granting the extension.
(1) The intent of this Chapter is to streamline the Subdivision review and approval process for proposed agricultural Lots over two acres, and Commercial or industrial Lots. Property to be divided under this part shall require no Street dedication.
(2) When the Subdivider is prepared to sell specific parcels of property not previously subdivided, he or she must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City the following:
a. That proposed Lots conform to the previously approved General Plan;
b. That the utility and/or vehicular access to remaining undeveloped property will not be impaired; and
c. That remnant parcels are not created which, due to size, configuration or location, are not developable.
(1) Prior to the Subdivision of any parcel or tract by metes and bounds, such Subdivision shall be approved by the Community and Economic Development Director. The approval shall be based on the compliance of the proposed Subdivision with the laws and ordinances of the City with respect to Street improvements, installation of utilities, Zoning requirements and Flood control requirements.
(2) The Subdivider shall submit a complete application which shall include digital copies of the property survey and legal description certified by a Professional Land Surveyor, and any necessary improvement plans and bond agreements. At the time application is made, the Owner shall pay an application fee as published in the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
(3) The Community and Economic Development Department shall review the proposed Subdivision and shall request recommendations from the Public Works Department, Water and Sewer Improvement District and other appropriate agencies.
(4) The Subdivision may be approved, approved with conditions, or disapproved. The decision shall be made within a reasonable time period after receipt of the application.
(5) If the survey is in compliance with all ordinances and conditions, the plat shall be signed by the Community and Economic Development Director or his or her designee.
(6) The Subdivider shall file the record of survey in the office of the Salt Lake County Surveyor.
(1) The Subdivision layout shall conform to the standards of this Title.
(2) Where trees, groves, waterways, scenic points, historic spots or other City assets and landmarks, as determined by the City, are located within a proposed Subdivision, every possible means shall be provided to preserve these features.
(3) Whenever a tract to be subdivided adjoins or embraces any part of an existing or proposed Street so designated on the Major Street Plan, such part of the Public Way shall be platted and dedicated, and improved by the Subdivider in the location and at the width specified. Cul-de-sacs are discouraged in order to provide better connectivity between neighborhoods. All road designs shall be approved by the City Public Works Department.
(4) Where a railroad Right-of-way abuts a Subdivision, the plat shall make provisions for future Grade separations whenever the City shall find such a requirement to be necessary.
The Community and Economic Development Department, after receiving the final Subdivision plat, shall indicate to the Subdivider whether altering the terrain or vegetation on the proposed Subdivision site may begin in preparation for Development of the proposed Subdivision.
(1) Lots having double Frontage shall not be approved except where necessitated by topographic or other unusual conditions. The width of each block shall be sufficient for an ultimate layout of two tiers of Lots therein of a size required by the provisions of this Title, unless the general layout of the vicinity, lines of Ownership, topographical conditions or locations of Arterial Streets or Freeways justify or make necessary a variation from this requirement.
(2) Blocks shall not exceed 1500 feet in length. In any block over 900 feet in length, there shall be a crosswalk or pedestrian way in accordance with The Transportation and Public Ways Ordinance.
(1) All Subdivisions shall result in the creation of Lots which are developable and capable of being built upon. A Subdivision shall not create Lots, and no building permit shall be issued for any Lots, which would make improvement impractical due to size, shape, steepness of terrain, location of watercourses, problems of sewerage or driveway Grades, or other physical conditions.
(2) Lots or parcels within a Commercial Complex may have access to a dedicated Street by crossing another Lot or parcel with a recorded access easement. All other Lots or parcels created by a Subdivision shall have direct access to a dedicated Street improved to standards hereinafter required without crossing another Lot or parcel. With the exception of Subdivisions within the M zone, private Streets shall not be permitted. Land designated as Right-of-way shall be separate and distinct from Lots adjoining such Right-of-way and not be included in the area of such Lots.
(3) The minimum area and dimensions of all Lots shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for the district in which the Subdivision is located.
(4) The side lines of all Lots, so far as possible, shall be at right angles to the Street which the Lot faces, or approximately radial to the center of curvatures, if such Street is curved. Side lines of Lots shall be approximately radial to the center of curvature of a Cul-de-sac on which the Lot faces. The Planning Commission may allow exceptions to this requirement where considerations for solar orientation are involved.
(5) Corner Lots for residential Use shall be platted 10 feet wider than Interior Lots in order to permit conformance with the required Street setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
(6) A Lot shall not be divided by a City boundary. Any such boundary line shall be made a Lot line.
(7) Remnants of property shall not be left in the Subdivision which do not conform to Lot requirements or are not required or more suitable for a common Recreation Space, private utility or public purpose.
(8) Lot numbers shall begin with the number “1” and shall continue consecutively through the Subdivision, with no omissions or duplications; no block designations shall be used.
(9) Except for group dwellings and Planned Unit Developments, as specifically authorized by this Title and Title 9, not more than one Dwelling Unit shall occupy any one Lot.
(10) Flag Lots may be approved by the Planning Commission in any residential zone where, due to parcel dimension or configuration, traditional Lot design is not feasible. Such Lots shall meet the following criteria:
a. The stem of the Lot shall be not less than 20 feet in width;
b. The length of the stem shall be determined by the Planning Commission;
c. The stem shall be hard surfaced in asphalt or concrete;
d. The stem of the Lot shall have direct access to a dedicated Street;
e. The Planning Commission may allow a stem to serve more than one Lot upon a determination that the most logical Development of the site necessitates such a design. If a stem is to serve more than one Lot, the stem portion shall be a minimum 24 feet in width;
f. The design shall meet all City Fire Department requirements;
g. The minimum Lot area of a flag Lot shall be no less than 12,000 square feet. For flag Lot consideration in the R-1-12, R-1-15, R-1-20 and Agricultural zones, the minimum Lot requirements of that particular zone shall apply. The stem area shall not be used in computing Lot size;
h. All Lots resulting from the creation of a flag Lot shall have a Lot Width and Lot area no less than the minimum Lot Width and Lot area requirement of the underlying zone and shall be measured at the front setback line;
i. To ensure proper storm water drainage, the developer shall submit a grading and drainage plan in conjunction with the Subdivision plat to be revised and approved by the City Public Works Department; and
j. Flag Lots, including the stem portion, shall be held in fee simple Ownership.
(1) All Streets shall be designated and constructed with the appropriate Street classification requirements specified in the Transportation and Public Ways Ordinance. Additional Right-of-way and pavement widths may be required to accommodate bike lanes as shown on the West Valley City Bike Plan. The PUD Primary Street may only be used for Townhomes or Condominiums that are attached to the side of each other. The PUD Secondary Street may only be used to serve the backs of Townhomes or Condominiums that are attached to the side of each other where sidewalks are provided within common areas.
STREET CLASSIFICATION
Minimum Requirements | Freeway | Major Arterial | Minor Arterial | Collector | Minor Collector | Minor Street | PUD Primary Street | PUD Secondary Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Right-of-way Width | 200+ ft. | 106 ft. | 80 ft. | 66 ft. | 60 ft. | 54 ft. | 44 ft. | 34 ft. |
Pavement | 175+ ft. | 81 ft. | 55 ft. | 41 ft. | 35 ft. | 29 ft. | 29 ft. | 29 ft. |
(2) Where the potential impacts on the existing Street systems are considered to be great, or in the case of unique circumstances concerning access, topography or Street layout, a Transportation Planning/Engineering Study may be required.
(3) The following principles shall govern Street names in a Subdivision:
a. Each Street which is a continuation of, or an approximate continuation of, any existing dedicated Street shall be given the name of such existing Street. When any Street forms a portion of a proposed Street previously ordered by the City Council to be surveyed, opened, widened or improved, the Street shall be given the name established in said Council order.
b. The names of newly created Streets of a noncontinuous or noncontiguous nature shall not duplicate or nearly duplicate the name of any Streets in the City or in the incorporated or unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County.
c. The words “Street,” “Avenue,” “Boulevard,” “Place,” “Way,” “Court,” or other designation of any Street shall be spelled out in full on the plat and shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission. Any Street name incorporating one of the terms used above shall conform to the definition of that term as specified in the Transportation and Public Ways Ordinance. Any named Street shall also have the proper south or west coordinate as approved by the Public Works Department.
(4) Street patterns in the Subdivision shall be in conformity with the plan for the most advantageous Development of adjoining areas and the entire neighborhood or district. The following principles shall be observed:
a. Where appropriate to the design and terrain, proposed Streets shall be continuous and in alignment with existing planned or platted Streets with which they are to connect.
b. Proposed Streets shall be extended to the boundary lines of the land to be subdivided, unless prevented by topography or other physical conditions, or unless, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, such extension is not desirable for the coordination of the Subdivision with the existing layout or the most advantageous future Development of adjacent tracts.
c. Dead-end Streets, intended as access to future Development parcels, shall be a maximum of one Lot depth in length. With Planning Commission approval, any dead-end Streets longer than one Lot depth shall have a minimum of a 40-foot radius temporary turnaround area with an all-weather surface and shall not exceed West Valley City engineering standards as established by the Public Works Department; provided, however, that the Street length shall be acceptable to the Planning Commission. Any Street exceeding West Valley City engineering standards for single-access Street length shall have at least two points of independent access.
d. Whenever a dead-end Street is terminated at the boundary of property to be subdivided, the Street shall be extended and incorporated into the design of the Subdivision, unless the City shall determine that:
i. Extension of the dead-end Street is not necessary for either the harmonious flow of traffic in the neighborhood and district, or to adequately provide water and sewer services, and storm drainage.
ii. If it is determined that extension of the road is not necessary, the road shall be terminated with a Cul-de-sac as approved by the Public Works Department.
e. Proposed Streets shall intersect one another as nearly at right angles as topography and other limiting factors of good design permit. “T” intersections rather than “cross” intersections shall be used wherever possible for local Streets.
f. Excessively long and straight connecting local residential Streets, conducive to high speed traffic, shall be prohibited according to the Planning Commission’s judgment.
g. Cul-de-sacs shall not exceed West Valley City engineering standards as established by the Public Works Department; provided, however, that the Cul-de-sac length shall be acceptable to the Planning Commission. Cul-de-sacs are discouraged except where no other Development options exist. Driveways, mailboxes, fire hydrants, or any other obstruction at the terminal of a Cul-de-sac shall be designed in such a way as to provide an area for the piling of snow.
(5) Subdivisions adjacent to Arterials and Freeways shall be designed as specified in the Major Street Plan and as determined by the Planning Commission. The following principles and standards shall be observed:
a. Street design shall have the purpose of making adjacent Lots, if for residential Use, desirable for such Use by cushioning the impact of heavy traffic and of minimizing the interference with traffic on Arterials. The number of intersecting Streets and driveways along Arterials shall be held to a minimum.
b. Design of Lots abutting Arterial Streets shall conform to one of the following alternatives as determined by the Planning Commission:
i. Lots may be platted on a semicircular bulb extending from the Arterial toward the Subdivision. The bulb shall be designed to accommodate one-way traffic with counter-clockwise circulation. Lots so platted shall conform to the design standards for Cul-de-sac Lots within the zone where the Subdivision is located, except that the minimum depth of such Lots shall be 110 feet.
ii. Lots shall be platted along a Frontage Street which is separated from the Arterial Street by at least 10 feet of permanent Landscaping, subject to approval by the Planning Commission. Frontage roads shall enter Arterials by means of intersections, designed with turning and stacking capacity adequate for the traffic volume as estimated by the Planning Commission.
iii. Double Frontage Lots shall be platted with a minimum depth of 120 feet. The minimum width of such Lots shall be consistent with that required of the zone. Access shall not be allowed from double Frontage Lots directly onto Arterial Streets. In cases where homes are sited on double Frontage Lots with the Rear Yard adjacent to the Arterial, a six-foot-tall Masonry Wall meeting the requirements in Section 7-2-114 shall be constructed abutting the Sidewalk. Once the wall is installed by the developer and approved by the City in accordance with Subdivision requirements, the entire wall shall be maintained by the property Owner for that portion affecting their Lot. For private Developments, the Homeowner’s Association shall be responsible for maintenance of the wall. Walls adjacent to I-215, Mountain View Corridor, and Bangerter Highway are excluded from this provision. On double Frontage Lots with walls in the Rear Yard, two trees shall be planted spaced 30 feet on center. The trees shall be placed such that when mature, the Canopy will overhang the wall. A minimum of five feet of Landscaping shall be installed between the wall and the Sidewalk and shall be maintained by the Homeowner’s Association.
iv. Lots may be platted on Cul-de-sacs extending toward an Arterial from a minor collector within the Subdivision. When such Lots are platted on Cul-de-sacs, the standards listed in subsection (5)(b)(ii) above shall apply.
v. On Lots with available access only onto an Arterial, a circular drive or some other type of vehicular maneuvering area shall be provided to enable vehicles to enter traffic moving forward rather than backing. The minimum depth of such Lots shall be 120 feet and the minimum width shall be 85 feet.
vi. When a design for a residential Subdivision creates Lots adjacent to an existing or proposed state Freeway, expressway, or highway in areas where high noise levels can be expected, a noise barrier meeting Utah Department of Transportation standards for noise attenuation is required.
c. When any Lot borders an Arterial, the Subdivider may be required to execute and deliver to the City an instrument, deemed sufficient by the City Attorney’s Office, prohibiting the right of ingress and egress from the Arterial to the Lot, and a legal document sufficient to guarantee maintenance of Landscaping. The Subdivider shall also be required to install such paving as necessary to construct the Arterial or to bring the Arterial up to standard width and shall install curb, gutter and Sidewalk along the Arterial. However, the City may waive the requirement to install Sidewalk, if it finds it unnecessary.
Protection Strips shall not be permitted under any circumstances, nor shall remnant parcels be permitted which may act as Protection Strips.
(1) Pursuant to Title 8, new Development is required to pay a park impact fee and other impact fees that are related to the impact a new Development places on the City and its resources. The City pursuant to this Section and consistent with Title 8 may accept dedication of property in an amount equal to the park impact fee or some portion of the fee in order to offset the fee.
(2) All land to be dedicated for park or recreational purposes shall be found to be suitable by the Planning Commission, the Community and Economic Development Department, and the Parks and Recreation Department as to location, parcel size and topography for the park and recreation purposes for which it is indicated in the General Plan. Such purposes may include active recreation facilities such as playgrounds, play fields, pedestrian or bicycle paths, areas of particular natural beauty and wooded areas to be developed or left in their natural state.
(3) When park or recreational facilities are proposed for dedication, a deed shall be conveyed to the City which shall be recorded with the Subdivision plat. When park or recreational facilities are reserved for private use, the developer shall establish conditions as to Ownership, maintenance and Use of such areas as deemed necessary by the Planning Commission to assure preservation of the intended Use.
(4) In addition to Subdivisions, the provisions of this Section requiring the payment of fees, or dedication in lieu of fees, shall apply to all residential Developments which require Conditional Use approval. Such Developments shall include, but not be limited to, Condominiums, Apartments, Planned Unit Developments, and Mobile Home Parks. The percentage of credit shall be determined by the Planning Commission prior to final approval of a Development Plan. The fee per unit shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit for each Dwelling Unit in the Development.
(1) Whenever, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, the cuts and fills in a hillside Subdivision are of sufficient size or visibility to demand special treatment, the Subdivider shall be required to landscape such areas with suitable permanent plant materials and to provide for their maintenance.
(2) The Subdivision shall be so designed as to either preserve, or provide for, the greatest amount of on-site vegetation.
(1) All utilities shall be provided through underground service, except where existing utilities are already in place.
(2) Utility easements shall be provided within the Subdivision as required for Public Utility purposes. Easements shall be dedicated along all front and Rear Yards and at least one Side Yard.
(3) The Subdivider shall be responsible for all coordination with utilities and utility companies.
Mail boxes in new Subdivisions shall be consolidated in centralized locations no further than 250 feet from any dwelling which the box unit is designed to serve. Boxes shall not be located on corners, but shall be located at mid-block on a property line.
(1) The Subdivider shall dedicate a Right-of-way for storm drainage conforming substantially to the lines of the limits established for future Development of the Jordan River Parkway, or any other natural watercourse or channel, stream, creek, irrigation ditch, or Floodplain that enters or traverses the Subdivision. The Subdivider shall also dedicate rights-of-way for any pipe, conduit, channel, and retention or detention area as approved by the Public Works Department for Flood control.
(2) For Subdivisions located within 100 feet of the center line of a canal, notice to the appropriate Canal Company is required. The City shall provide notice of the proposed Subdivision in accordance with Utah Code.
The following requirements shall apply to Subdivisions in the RE zone and Agricultural Zones:
(1) All Subdivisions in the RE zone and Agricultural Zones shall meet the following requirements:
a. Only Single Unit Dwellings shall be permitted in the Subdivision;
b. If Masonry Walls are required pursuant to this Title, a homeowner’s association shall be established to maintain Landscaping between Masonry Walls and Sidewalks;
c. When a new street is constructed, an entry feature shall be constructed as follows:
i. The entry feature shall incorporate the name or logo of the Development;
ii. The entry feature shall use brick or stone in the design; and
iii. The entry feature shall include at least 50 square feet of Landscaping;
d. All Streets shall include traffic calming features;
e. Front Yard setbacks shall vary by at least two feet between adjacent homes while still meeting all minimum setback requirements; and
f. All required Landscaping shall be installed for park strips, common areas, and spaces between Masonry Walls and Sidewalks on or before the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for half of the homes within the Development.
(2) All PUDs in the RE zone shall meet the following requirements:
a. Only Single Unit Dwellings shall be permitted in the PUD;
b. A homeowner’s association shall be established to maintain Landscaping, parking areas, and other common features;
c. When a street is constructed, an entry feature shall be constructed as follows:
i. The entry feature shall incorporate the name or logo of the Development;
ii. The entry feature shall use brick or stone in the design; and
iii. The entry feature shall include at least 50 square feet of Landscaping;
d. All Streets shall include traffic calming features;
e. Front Yard setbacks shall vary by at least two feet between adjacent homes while still meeting all minimum setback requirements;
f. A trail system shall be constructed to provide access to, through, and between common areas and adjoining amenities;
g. A minimum of 20 percent common Recreation Space shall be included;
h. Unique Streetscapes shall be constructed, including specialty lighting, eight-foot-wide park strips, and narrow Street widths;
i. All required Landscaping shall be installed for park strips, common areas, and spaces between Masonry Walls and Sidewalks on or before the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for half of the homes within the Development;
j. Amenities appropriate to the size of the PUD shall be constructed, with options including but not limited to a clubhouse, community garden, swimming pool, playground, park, water feature, sport court, or picnic area.
(1) Standards for design, construction specifications, inspection of Street improvements, curbs, gutters, Sidewalks and standards for design, construction specifications and inspection of storm drainage and Flood control facilities shall be set forth in the City’s adopted Engineering Standards. Standards for water distribution and sewage disposal facilities shall be prepared by the Water and Sewer Improvement Districts, and similar standards for fire hydrants by the Fire Department. All such standards and amendments thereto, which are under the control of the City, shall be submitted to the City Manager and adopted by the City Council before becoming effective. All Subdividers shall comply with the standards established by such departments and agencies.
(2) The design of the Subdivision in relation to Streets, blocks, Lots, open spaces and other design factors shall be in harmony with design standards recommended by the Planning Commission, by the Community and Economic Development Department, the Public Works Department and other City departments and agencies as approved by the City Council.
(1) The Subdivider shall improve or agree to improve all Streets, pedestrian ways or easements in the Subdivision and on Streets which abut, or serve as access to, the Subdivision. Permanent improvement work shall not he commenced until improvement plans and profiles have been approved by the Public Works Department and, if applicable, a bond agreement has been executed between the Subdivider and the City as specified in this Chapter.
(2) Improvements shall be installed to permanent line and Grade and to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department and in accordance with the standard specifications adopted by the City Council. The cost of inspection shall be paid by the Subdivider as outlined in the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
(3) Notwithstanding the fact that the land on which the improvements will be located is dedicated at the time of the recording of a plat, the City shall not be responsible for the improvements, their construction, etc., until such time as there is an official acceptance of the property and the improvements by the City. Acceptance shall occur only after the Public Works Department shall have inspected the improvements and determined that they meet City standards.
(1) In residential Developments, Front Yard lights shall be required on each residential Lot to illuminate the Front Yard and Sidewalk area and shall conform to the following standards:
a. Including the required International Building Code (IBC) light next to the front door, lighting fixtures and bulbs may be selected by the homeowner.
b. The illumination provided shall be not less than 2500 lumens. Property Owners with a streetlight located within 40 feet of their property line may reduce this requirement to 1250 lumens.
c. A photoelectric device is required for all Front Yard lights intended to meet this requirement, except the required front door light, unless it is the only light intended to meet this requirement.
(2) Installation of Street Lighting in New Development.
a. In all new Development, it shall be the responsibility of the Developer to furnish a Street lighting plan as part of the preliminary and/or Final Plat process. All labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals to design and install Street lighting on any new public Street constructed as part of the Development, and on the Frontage of any Development abutting a public Street shall be provided by the developer. Street Lighting shall be per West Valley City Street Lighting Standards and shall be approved through the Subdivision and Development review and approval process.
b. The Developer assumes all responsibility, expense, and liability for the Street lighting system until the complete lighting system is accepted by West Valley City.
c. The City will pay for the operation and maintenance of the Street lighting systems installed pursuant to subsections (a) and (b).
(3) The requirements of this Section shall apply to all Subdivisions.
Curbs, gutters, Sidewalks and asphalt paving shall be provided in front of all Commercial and residential Lots. Curb, gutter and paving shall be required on all industrial property. In industrial or manufacturing Subdivisions, Sidewalks shall be installed along one side of the Street. At the discretion of the Planning Commission and the Public Works Department, curb, gutter and Sidewalk improvements may be omitted in major residential Subdivisions where each Lot has a Frontage of at least 150 feet and an average Lot size of 43,000 square feet if adequate provisions have been made for storm water runoff.
(1) Site grading shall be performed taking into consideration the drainage patterns of adjacent improved and unimproved property and treating upstream areas, where appropriate, as though fully improved.
(2) In every Subdivision, provision shall be made for the satisfactory drainage of storm water by means of underground storm drain pipes or swales constructed in accordance with the City’s adopted Engineering Standards. No storm water lines may be connected or constructed so as to flow into sanitary sewers. Major Natural Drainage Courses shall not be appreciably altered from their natural condition except for stabilization and erosion control. Subdividers shall comply with all ordinances relating to Flood control and storm drainage.
(3) Storm water drains shall be installed as shown on the Subdivision Development Plans.
Subdividers shall make a good faith effort to coordinate with and resolve concerns raised by water users.
(1) All underground utilities, sanitary sewers and storm drains installed in Streets shall be constructed prior to the surfacing of such Streets. Connections for all underground utilities, water lines and sanitary sewers for each Lot shall be laid to a point which will eliminate the necessity for disturbing the Street improvements, when service connections thereto are made.
(2) All telecommunications, electric power, cable television or other wires or cables shall be placed underground. Equipment appurtenant to the underground facilities, such as surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets and concealed ducts may be above ground. The Subdivider shall make necessary arrangements with the utilities involved for the installation of the underground facilities.
(3) Water mains and fire hydrants connecting to the water system serving the City shall be installed as shown on the plans signed by the Public Works Department. Mains and individual Lot services shall be of sufficient size to furnish an adequate water supply for each Lot or parcel in the Subdivision and to provide adequate fire protection.
(1) The Subdivider shall install a six-foot chain link Fence along all canals, waterways, non-access Streets, open reservoirs or bodies of water, railroad rights-of-way, property in agricultural Use or zoned for agricultural Use, and other such features of potentially hazardous nature on, crossing, or contiguous to, the property being subdivided, except on those features which the Planning Commission shall determine would not be a hazard to life, or where the Fence itself would create a hazard to the safety of the public. An existing Fence in good condition will satisfy this requirement. Fences required by this section shall comply with construction standards established by the Public Works Department. Canals shall include the North Jordan, South Jordan, Utah & Salt Lake, Brighton/Northpoint, Riter and Kennecott Canals.
(2) At its discretion, in situations where a Fence proposed by the Subdivider is found to serve the functions of the chain link Fence required by this Section, the Planning Commission may allow a Fence of materials other than chain link as a condition of Preliminary Plat approval.
(3) All irrigation ditches shall be piped.
(1) Subdivision monuments shall be installed by the Subdivider's land surveyor at such points designated on the Final Plat as approved by the City Engineer. Standard precast monuments must be placed prior to the release of the improvement bonds.
(2) Rebar five-eighths inch in diameter and 24 inches in length, with numbered surveyor's cap, shall be located in the ground, flush at finished Grade and at all Lot corners, and off-set pins are to be placed in the back of curb.
(3) All monuments shall be certified by the Subdivider's land surveyor as accurate.
(4) It is unlawful for any Person to install Survey Monuments having a spatial relationship with any section or quarter section corner without first obtaining from the Salt Lake County Surveyor's Office a monument permit for such installation. All Survey Monuments installed shall be in accordance with the permit issued and shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Salt Lake County Surveyor's Office.
A complete improvement plan "as built" shall be filed with the Public Works Department upon completion of said improvements. The "as built" plans shall be submitted digitally and certified as to accuracy and completeness by the Subdivider's licensed engineer.
(1) Vacations, alterations, and amendments of Subdivision plats shall be processed as set forth in this Chapter. The Community and Economic Development Director or designee shall not issue final approval for any vacation, alteration, or amendment of a Subdivision plat that vacates part or all of a public Street or easement or affects public property without City Council approval of the Street vacation.
(2) The petitioner shall provide all information and pay all costs required and incurred to disseminate public notice as required by state law.
(3) Petitions for a Lot Line Adjustment may be approved by the Community and Economic Development Department and executed upon the recordation of an appropriate deed if:
a. No new dwelling Lot or housing unit results from the Lot Line Adjustment;
b. The adjoining property Owners consent to the Lot Line Adjustment;
c. The Lot Line Adjustment does not result in remnant parcels that did not previously exist; and
d. The adjustment does not result in violation of applicable Zoning requirements.
(4) Full boundary adjustments as defined by state law shall require a Subdivision plat amendment.
The Community and Economic Development Director or designee shall consider the plat vacation or amendment. If the plat is in conformity with the requirements of this Chapter, other applicable ordinances and any reasonable conditions as recommended by the City departments, Planning Commission, or City Manager, the plat vacation or amendment shall be approved.
Any Lot Owner or his agent, with written permission of the Lot Owner, whose Lot is within the City and fronts on a Street, may petition the City to have the Street name changed by filing an application with the Community and Economic Development Department. The application shall include:
(1) The existing name and proposed name of the Street;
(2) The Street's coordinates;
(3) A list of current property Owners and lessees, if any, for the entire Street, as well as the Street numbers of all homes and businesses that would be affected by a Street name change;
(4) An aerial photo with numbers assigned to each business or home and the number and location of any Street signs which would be affected by a name change;
(5) A petition signed by as many property Owners fronting on the Street as possible, approving the name change; and
(6) The fee required in Section 7-13-1003 below.
(1) After an application is completed, the proposal shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the City Council.
(2) After the Planning Commission has heard the proposal and given a recommendation, the proposal shall be brought before the City Council, which shall approve or disapprove of the name change. If it is approved, the name change shall be by ordinance.
(1) At the time an application for a Street name change is made, the Applicant shall pay a fee, which amount shall be set by resolution, to cover the costs of processing the application.
(2) If a name change proposal is approved, the Applicant shall pay the replacement cost for all Street signs affected by the change.
When two or more Streets have the same name in the City, the City Council, by ordinance and without a petition, may change the name of any of the Streets so as to leave only one to be designated by the original name.