Article 9 Administration and Procedures Revised 3/21 Revised 10/21
9.1 Common Procedure Revised 3/21 Revised 10/21
9.1.1 Conformity with Land Use Code Revised 10/21
Every official and employee of Grand County vested with the duty or authority to issue a permit or certificate shall not issue a permit or certificate for any use, building, or purpose that conflicts with any provision of this LUC. Any permit, approval, or certificate issued in conflict with the provisions of this LUC shall be null and void. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.1.2 Pre-Application Conference Revised 10/21
Prior to the submission of an application required by this LUC, a pre-application conference with the Zoning Administrator may be required as follows:
A. Pre-Application Mandatory Conference
A mandatory pre-application conference with the Zoning Administrator to discuss procedures, standards, or regulations shall be required for:
1. Subdivision plat;
2. Recreational subdivision; and
3. Text or zoning map amendment.
B. Optional Conference
A pre-application conference is recommended for all other applications. Applicants are encouraged to attend an optional pre-application conference with a Zoning Administrator prior to submitting any application. (The pre-application conference provisions of this section do not apply where the application or action is initiated by the County Commission or Planning Commission.)
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.1.3 Minimum Submission Requirements Revised 3/21 Revised 10/21
The following regulations shall apply to all applications:
A. Property Owner Endorsement
All applications shall include the name and signature of the current property owner of record of all property within the boundaries.
B. Preliminary Title Report
All applications required under this LUC shall include a preliminary title report from a licensed title company or attorney listing the name of the property owner(s) and all liens, easements and judgments of record affecting the subject property. Title report must be dated within three months of application submission and updated within 15 days of the Zoning Administrator’s submission to legal review.
C. Forms and Content
Applications required under this LUC shall be submitted on forms, with any requested information and attachments and in such numbers as required by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to request any pertinent information required to ensure compliance with this LUC. Likewise, the Zoning Administrator may waive any submittal requirements deemed irrelevant in a given application.
D. Electronic Submission
Plats shall be prepared and submitted in digital format acceptable to the Zoning Administrator and compatible with the County’s geographic information system. Plats shall be submitted in the latest version of AutoCAD, or other format compatible with the County GIS as may be specified by the Zoning Administrator (currently preferred in State Plane Coordinates – Utah Central Zone or the Valley Coordinate System) with all measurements stated in feet.
E. Fees
1. Filing fees shall be established periodically by resolution of the County Commission commensurate with the level of service. Such fees may include all costs occasioned to the County, including publication of notices, public hearing, and review costs, planning and engineering, legal, and other professional review and inspection costs.
2. All required fees shall be made payable to “Grand County.”
3. All required fees shall be nonrefundable.
F. Vicinity Map
A vicinity map, which may be a USGS one inch equals 2,000 feet scale, shall locate the property relative to surrounding areas.
G. Statement of Authority
Where the applicant is an entity, a statement of authority or other corporate governing document(s) evidencing signatory authority to act for and bind the entity must accompany the application.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.1.4 Application Revised 10/21
All applications shall be completed and submitted to the Zoning Administrator prior to any desired agenda date. An application shall not be considered as officially submitted until it has been found to be complete in accordance with Section 9.1.6. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.1.5 Summary of Land Use Authority Revised 10/21
Land use authority for the respective land use review procedures is described below:
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SUMMARY OF LAND USE AUTHORITY |
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Application Type |
Land Use Authority |
Reference |
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Interpretations of Text and Zoning Map |
Zoning Administrator |
Section 9.2.8 |
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Zoning Map (Rezonings) and Text Amendments |
County Commission |
Section 9.2 Article 4 |
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Preliminary Plat |
Zoning Administrator |
Section 9.4 |
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Final Plat |
County Commission |
Section 9.5 |
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Minor Subdivision |
County Commission |
Section 9.3 |
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Recreational Subdivisions |
County Commission |
Section 9.7 |
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Plat Amendments and Correction Plats |
County Commission |
Section 9.8 |
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Lot Line Adjustments |
Zoning Administrator |
Section 9.9 |
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Conditional Use Permits |
County Commission |
Section 9.10 |
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Appeals of Administrative Decisions |
Hearing Officer |
Section 9.12 |
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Variances |
Hearing Officer |
Section 9.13 |
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Sign Permits |
Zoning Administrator |
Section 9.14 |
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Temporary Use Permits |
Zoning Administrator |
Section 9.15 |
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Site Plan Reviews |
Zoning Administrator |
Section 9.16 |
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Certificates of Occupancy |
Building Official |
Section 9.17 |
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Building Permits |
Building Official |
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[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.1.6 Certification of Completeness Revised 10/21
An application shall be considered submitted only after the Zoning Administrator certifies that it is complete, provided in the required form, includes all mandatory information and exhibits, and is accompanied by the applicable fee(s). If an application is determined to be incomplete, the Zoning Administrator shall contact the applicant to explain the application’s deficiencies. No further processing of the application shall occur until the deficiencies are corrected. If the deficiencies are not corrected by the applicant within a reasonable time, the application shall be considered withdrawn. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.1.7 Vested Development Rights Revised 10/21
An application shall be considered complete when the requirements of this LUC at the time of application submission have been met and certified by the Zoning Administrator. However, such application shall be subject to pending amendments to the LUC that are initiated prior to such certification of application completeness. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.1.8 Public Notice Requirements Revised 10/21
A. Public Notice
All required public notices shall be made as follows, which includes posting on the Utah Public Notice Website and the official County website for each public meeting or hearing. All costs and fees associated with mailing notice shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant.
1. Land Use Regulations (Legislative)
Notice of public hearings and public meetings on adoption or modification of land use regulations shall be provided as required in Utah Code § 17-27a-205.
In addition, the applicant shall post a sign, provided by the County, not less than 10 days prior to each public meeting or public hearing, which sign shall notice the public hearing in a prominent and visible place within five feet of each property line with street frontage on the subject property.
2. Roadway Vacation (Legislative)
Notice of public hearings and public meetings on adoption or modification of land use regulations shall be provided as required in Utah Code § 17-27a-208.
3. Land Use Decisions (Administrative)
Notice of public meetings on approval or denial of land use decisions shall be provided as required in Utah Code § 52-4-202.
4. Subdivision Amendment (Administrative)
Notice of public meetings on approval or denial of land use decisions shall be provided as required in Utah Code § 17-27a-207.
B. Affidavit re: Notice
Prior to each public meeting or public hearing date, the applicant shall submit to the County a notarized affidavit regarding notice which attests that applicant gave required public notice pursuant to state law under the applicable section set forth in subsection A of this section.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.1.9 Required Hearings Revised 10/21 Amended
The following table summarizes the types of applications requiring hearings and the review body responsible for conducting the hearing:
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HEARINGS REQUIREMENTS Key: H = Hearing, PH = Public Hearing |
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Application Type |
Hearing Officer |
Planning and Zoning Commission |
County Commission |
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Appeals of Administrative Decisions |
H |
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Zoning Map (Rezoning and Overlays) and Text Amendments |
PH |
PH |
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Variances |
H |
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[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.1.10 Required Applicant Notices Revised 10/21
A. Notice of Meetings and Hearings
1. The County shall provide written notice to each land use applicant of the date, time and place of each public meeting and public hearing at which the applicant’s application is to be considered.
2. All affected entities, including but not limited to school districts, utilities, special districts, UDOT, and the AOG state planning coordinator shall be notified when considering the General Plan or amendments to the General Plan or multi-unit residential, commercial, industrial or subdivision approvals.
B. Notice of Decision
A Zoning Administrator shall provide notice of the decision to the applicant within 10 days of the final decision on each land use application.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.1.11 Required Municipal Notice of Urban Development Revised 10/21
Proposed residential development with more than 15 dwelling units and an average density greater than one residential unit per acre, or any proposed commercial development with a cost projection of greater than $750,000, that is in the municipality’s proposed annexation area is subject to municipal review according to the requirements of this section:
A. The County shall provide written notice to the municipality of the proposed development; and
B. Within 90 days after the County’s written notice of the proposed development, the municipality shall either:
1. Consent in writing to the development; or
2. Submit a written objection to the County’s approval of the proposed development.
C. Where the municipality chooses to submit a written objection, within a reasonable time after receiving said objection, the County shall respond in writing to the municipality’s objections and make a diligent attempt to reasonably reconcile said objections.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.1.12 Simultaneous Processing of Applications Revised 10/21
Whenever two or more forms of review and approval are required under this LUC, the applications for those development approvals may be processed simultaneously at the Zoning Administrator’s option and with the consent of the applicant and approval of the County Attorney. The simultaneous processing of applications shall be at the applicant’s risk. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.2 Text and Zoning Map Amendments (Rezonings) Revised 10/21
9.2.1 General Revised 10/21
Text and zoning map amendments are discretionary legislative decisions. This is true even when a proposed map amendment otherwise conforms to the applicable requirements of this code. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.2.2 Application for Zoning Map or Text Amendment Revised 10/21
Any person having a proprietary interest in any property within Grand County, Utah, requesting a change or amendment to the zoning classification of such property shall submit an application for such change or amendment with the Zoning Administrator. The complete application shall be submitted prior to any desired agenda date and, at a minimum, shall include the following information:
A. The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant shall be provided;
B. The application shall clearly state the requested change or amendment and describe the property to be affected by such request by metes and bounds or by other legal description;
C. The application shall be accompanied by a preliminary title report from a licensed title company or attorney listing the name of the property owner(s) and all liens, easements and judgments of record that affect the title to the subject property;
D. A statement from the County Treasurer showing the status of all current taxes due on said parcel;
E. Certified boundary survey of land area to be rezoned, along with an indication of the existing zoning, predominant existing uses, and existing zoning designations within 100 feet in all directions of the boundary of the land area to be rezoned;
F. A list of surrounding property owners and their legal mailing addresses within 1,000 feet of the exterior boundary of the parcel proposed to be zoned or rezoned;
G. A statement by the applicant explaining the rationale for the rezoning request relative to the issues for consideration imposed by Section 9.2.5; and
H. A filing fee shall be submitted to cover the cost of review and processing with every application in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the County Commission.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.2.3 Review by Planning Commission Revised 10/21
Before taking action on any proposed amendment, supplement or change, the County Commission shall submit the same to the Planning Commission for its recommendation and report.
A. Public Hearing Required
The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on any proposed amendment permit prior to making its recommendation to the County Commission.
B. Public Notification
Public notice shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.1.8, Public Notice Requirements.
C. Notice of Decision
The Zoning Administrator shall provide a notice of the decision to the applicant within 10 days of the Planning Commission’s recommendation for approval or denial.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.2.4 Action by County Commission Revised 10/21
The County Commission shall review the zoning map or text amendment within a reasonable time after the Planning Commission recommendation, and shall act on the zoning map or text amendment at a public meeting following the public hearing recommendation.
A. Public Hearing Required
Public Hearing shall be held in accordance with Section 9.1.9, Required Hearings.
B. Public Notification
Public notice shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.1.8, Public Notice Requirements.
C. Exception
When the zoning district map in any way is to be changed or amended incidental to, or as a part of, a general revision of this LUC, whether such revision be made by repeal of the existing zoning and/or land use regulations and enactment of new zoning and/or land use regulations, or otherwise, posting of notice on the land area proposed for rezoning shall not be required.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.2.5 Issues for Consideration Revised 10/21
In making its determination, the Planning Commission and the County Commission shall consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission, staff reports, and the written and oral testimony presented, and the following criteria:
A. Was the existing zone for the property adopted in error?
B. Has there been a change of character in the area (e.g., installation of public facilities, other zone changes, new growth trends, deterioration, development transitions, etc.)?
C. Is there a need for the proposed use(s) within the area or community?
D. Will there be benefits derived by the community or area by granting the proposed rezoning?
E. Is the proposal in conformance with the policies, intents and requirements of Grand County General Plan, specifically the plan’s zoning map amendment guidelines (see pages 44-48 of the Grand County General Plan)?
F. Should the development be annexed to a city?
G. Is the proposed density and intensity of use permitted in the proposed zoning district?
H. Is the site suitable for rezoning based on a consideration of environmental and scenic quality impacts?
I. Are the proposed uses compatible with the surrounding area or uses; will there be adverse impacts; and/or can any adverse impacts be adequately mitigated?
J. Are adequate public facilities and services available to serve development for the type and scope suggested by the proposed zone? If utilities are not available, could they be reasonably extended? Is the applicant willing to pay for the extension of public facilities and services necessary to serve the proposed development?
K. Does the proposed change constitute “spot zoning”?
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.2.8 Interpretations of Text and Zoning Map Revised 10/21
A. Authority
The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to make all interpretations of the text of this LUC, and the boundaries of the official zoning map.
B. Requests for Interpretation
An interpretation may be requested by any affected person, any resident or real property owner in Grand County, or any person having a contractual interest in real property in Grand County.
C. Procedures
1. Submission of Request for Interpretation
Before an interpretation shall be provided by the Zoning Administrator, a request for interpretation shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator in a form established by the Zoning Administrator.
2. Determination of Completeness
Within a reasonable amount of time after a request for interpretation has been received, the Zoning Administrator shall determine whether the request is complete pursuant to Section 9.1.6. If the Zoning Administrator determines the request is not complete, he shall serve written notice on the applicant specifying the deficiencies. The Zoning Administrator shall take no further action on the request for interpretation until the deficiencies are remedied.
3. Rendering of Interpretation
After the request for interpretation has been determined complete, the Zoning Administrator shall render an interpretation within a reasonable amount of time. The Zoning Administrator may consult with the County Administrator and the County Attorney, review this LUC and the official zoning map, whichever is applicable, before rendering an interpretation.
4. Form
The interpretation shall be in writing and shall be sent to the applicant by certified mail.
5. Official Record
The Zoning Administrator shall maintain an official record of all interpretations, which shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours.
6. Appeal
Any person who has made a request for interpretation may appeal the interpretation of the Zoning Administrator to the County Commission by filing an application within 30 days of the Zoning Administrator’s decision. The date of the decision shall be the postmark date of the certified mail notifying the applicant of the interpretation. The application shall be considered by the County Commission within 30 days of its filing, and the interpretation of the Zoning Administrator affirmed or modified.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.3 Minor Subdivisions Revised 10/21
9.3.1 Definition; Criteria for Approval Revised 10/21
A. Definition
A “minor subdivision” means a division of a tract of land, along an existing street, into not more than three single-family residential lots and not requiring any public improvements (other than those stated in subsection B.3 of this section). A minor subdivision is exempt from review under Section 9.4 where all of the criteria for approval are met pursuant to subsection B of this section.
B. Criteria for Approval
1. Each minor subdivision shall include no more than three lots, each for single-family residential use.
2. All public improvements including roads but excluding trails needed to serve the new lots are in place adjacent to the proposed lots, and either:
a. The property was fully developed in compliance with applicable County standards prior to the adoption of the LUC [January 4, 1999] and building permits were issued for a single-family dwelling on each lot, and access easements and driveways are in place that provide adequate access for residents and emergency vehicles; or
b. The property has frontage on a street or road that is either improved to County standards or accepted for County maintenance, and no new streets, roads or extensions need to be widened, dedicated or constructed.
3. Where sidewalk, curb and gutter are required by Article 7 or a shared use pathway is planned, per the most recently adopted Grand County Nonmotorized Trails Master Plan, such improvements shall be installed by the applicant prior to Zoning Administrator’s approval or the applicant shall provide for costs of materials and installation of such improvements in the form of an escrow agreement or completion assurance bond with an improvement agreement in accordance with Section 9.5.3, Responsibility for Payment for Installation Costs.
4. No utilities, other than individual service lines, need to be extended to serve the parcel and the necessary utilities are in place immediately adjacent to the parcel.
5. Drainage improvements required by Section 6.7 (Drainage), are in place; or such required drainage improvements will be installed prior to the issuance of a building permit(s) for the subdivision lot(s), and the minor subdivision plat includes the following notes:
Note: No Building Permit(s) shall be issued for a structure(s) on any lot(s) approved by this resolution prior to the completion of drainage improvements in accordance with the requirements of Grand County Land Use Code, Section 6.7A, Drainage Detention Basin.
Note: The Association [Owner, if no Association] shall have the sole responsibility to own, operate, maintain, and repair, the drainage improvements within the Subdivision pursuant to the requirements of the owner’s drainage and construction plans approved by the County. Any alteration to the drainage improvements shall be approved in advance by the Grand County Engineer. Grand County shall not be liable for any failure of the same, including specifically any unapproved alteration of the drainage improvements or the failure to maintain and clean the drainage improvements.
6. Complies with all applicable state and local requirements and regulations.
7. Any division of the subject property shall not result in adjoining land-locked properties.
The minor subdivision final plat shall conform to all applicable final plat requirements set forth in Section 9.5 (Final Plat).
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.3.2 Land Use Authority Revised 10/21
The County Commission shall be the land use authority for minor subdivisions, subject to the requirements of this section. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.3.3 Review and Approval Process Revised 10/21
Application must be made for minor subdivision in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.1.3, Minimum Submission Requirements. The Zoning Administrator is responsible for determining the completeness of an application submitted, pursuant to Section 9.1.6.
A. Zoning Administrator Determination of Completeness and Recommendation of Approval or Denial.
A Zoning Administrator, in consultation with applicable County departments, shall review the application for minor subdivision and deem it complete or request additional information within 30 days or within a reasonable time thereafter. Upon a determination of completeness, a Zoning Administrator shall make a recommendation for approval or denial of the minor subdivision to the Chairperson of the County Commission.
B. Recommendation of Denial by Zoning Administrator
If the Zoning Administrator recommends denial of the minor subdivision, or deems the application incompatible with the Land Use Code, the Zoning Administrator shall provide a statement of the reasons for such determination.
C. Review by Planning Commission
In the event of a denial of a minor subdivision by the Zoning Administrator, such application shall be placed on the next Planning Commission agenda, upon request of the applicant, for final review and action in accordance with the requirements of this section. The Planning Commission shall make a recommendation for approval or denial to the County Commission, at a public meeting.
D. Approval by the County Commission
The County Commission shall take final action to approve, approve with conditions or deny minor subdivision applications.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.3.4 Items for Consideration
The Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission (if necessary) and County Commission shall, in taking action on the minor subdivision, consider consistency with the criteria for approval of minor subdivisions in this section, consider the physical arrangement of the lots in the minor subdivision, and determine the adequacy of street rights-of-way or easements, improvements and alignment relative to the street standards of Grand County, the existing street pattern in the area, the need for connections between neighborhoods and developments and with all applicable provisions of the General Plan. The Administrator shall also ascertain that adequate rights-of-way for future roads and trails are provided, easements for proposed or future utility service and surface drainage are provided, and that the lot size and area are adequate to comply with the minimum requirements for the underlying zone district and for the type of sanitary sewage disposal proposed.
9.3.5 Recordation Action Following Approval Revised 10/21
The owner of land on which the minor subdivision approval has been obtained shall prepare and submit a nonerasable mylar copy and a digital copy of the final minor subdivision plat (including all lines, bearings, corners, etc., necessary to describe the subject lot(s) or parcel(s), and all easements), in the latest version of AutoCAD, or other format compatible with the County GIS. If the Zoning Administrator has approved and signed a certificate of written approval on the minor subdivision, the minor subdivision becomes the instrument to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder when all requirements have been met. The subdivider shall pay the record filing fee. If for any reason the minor subdivision has not been recorded within 90 days of both the Zoning Administrator’s and County Commission Chair’s signature, the approving actions shall be deemed void. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.4 Preliminary Plat Revised 10/21
9.4.1 Pre-Application Conference Revised 10/21
Prior to the filing of a preliminary plat, the subdivider shall meet with the Zoning Administrator or his or her designated agent to acquaint himself or herself with the requirements of the County and the relationship of the proposed subdivision to the General Plan. At such meeting, the application contents, referral agencies, review procedures, density standards, use and area standards, street requirements, utility service and the general character of the development may be discussed. At the pre-application conference, the subdivider may be represented by a land planner, engineer or surveyor. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.4.2 Submittal Requirements Revised 10/21
The subdivider or owner shall submit a preliminary plat application, a preliminary title report required in Section 9.1.3B, and the proposed preliminary plat in electronic form. The preliminary plat shall include plans for the entire parcel. The following notice shall be stamped on the face of each preliminary plat: “Preliminary Plat for inspection purposes only, and in no way official or approved for record purposes.” Such plat shall be accompanied by or show the following information:
A. Boundary Lines and Bearings
Boundary lines, bearings, and distances sufficient to locate the exact area proposed for subdivision. At least one subdivision corner shall be referenced to a survey (abstract) corner. The area, in acres, of the subdivision shall also be shown.
B. Adjacent Subdivisions
The name and location of a portion of adjoining subdivisions shall be drawn to the same scale and shown in dotted lines adjacent to the tract proposed for subdivisions in sufficient detail to show actually the existing lots, streets, alleys and other features that may influence the layout and development of the proposed subdivisions. Where adjacent land is not subdivided, the name of the owner of the adjacent tract shall be shown.
C. Intersecting Streets
The angle of intersection of the centerline of all intersecting streets.
D. Proposed Streets, Alleys and Easements
The names, location and widths of all streets, alleys and easements proposed for the subdivision, and all known rights-of-way and/or easements within or affecting the area to be subdivided.
E. Proposed Blocks, Lots and Parks
The subdivision shall show all proposed streets and alleys, easements, blocks, lots, parks, etc., with principal dimensions.
F. Contours
Existing topographic contours at five-foot intervals and all easements or rights-of-way necessary for drainage within or without the boundaries of the addition.
G. Subdivision Title and Planner
The title under which the proposed subdivision is to be recorded, the name of the owner and the name of the engineer or land planner who prepared the plat.
H. Dedicated Parks, Playgrounds and Other Public Uses
Sites, if any, to be reserved or dedicated for parks, playgrounds or other public uses.
I. Scale, North Point, Property Information
1. Scale, north point, date and other pertinent data.
2. The scale of the preliminary plat may be at one inch equals 200 feet.
3. Name, address and telephone number.
4. Property owner’s name, address, and telephone number.
5. Proposed layout of utilities.
6. A proposed preliminary layout of sanitary sewer and water lines to serve the subdivision.
J. Drainage Report
A general drainage report or drainage statement shall accompany the preliminary plat. This study or report shall show the acreage draining into the subdivision, points of runoff through and away from the subdivision.
K. Protective Covenants
Draft of any protective covenants where the subdivider proposes to regulate land use or development standards in the subdivision.
L. Proposed Land Uses
A designation of the proposed uses of land within the subdivision and any zoning amendments proposed to be requested.
M. Vicinity Map
A vicinity map on a smaller scale showing the proposed subdivision and its relationship to the surrounding area and County limits.
N. Application Fee
A filing fee shall be submitted to cover the cost of review and processing with every preliminary plat in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the County Commission.
O. Preliminary Master Plan
If the proposed subdivision is a portion of a tract that is later to be subdivided in its entirety, then a tentative master plan of the entire subdivision shall be submitted with the preliminary plat of the portion first to be subdivided. The master subdivision plan shall conform in all respects to the requirements of the preliminary plat; except it may be on a scale of not more than one inch to 100 feet, or other staff-approved scale.
P. Optional Architectural and Landscaping Plan
1. The County Zoning Administrator may require that an architectural and landscaping plan be submitted as part of a preliminary subdivision plat application. An architectural and landscaping plan may include:
a. An architectural plan depicting elevation drawings of the proposed development from public use area perspectives or as specified by the Planning and Zoning Commission; and
b. A landscaping plan depicting treatment of exterior spaces to include the species of vegetation, their size and siting.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.4.3 Application Review Procedures Revised 10/21
A. Determination of Completeness
The Zoning Administrator is responsible for determining the completeness of the preliminary plat application submitted, pursuant to Section 9.1.6.
B. Distribution of Preliminary Plat
The Zoning Administrator shall distribute the preliminary plat immediately upon receipt to appropriate referral agencies which may include the following:
1. Zoning Administrator;
2. Grand County Engineer;
3. Grand County Water and Sewer Service Agency;
4. Moab Fire Protection District;
5. Grand County Administrator; and
6. Grand County Road Superintendent.
C. Action by Zoning Administrator
Following review of the preliminary plat and other materials submitted for conformity thereof to these regulations, and negotiations with the subdivider on changes deemed advisable and the kind and extent of improvements to be made by the subdivider, the Zoning Administrator shall either recommend approval or denial and the conditions of such approval, if any, or if recommending denial, shall express its recommendation for denial and its reasons therefor.
D. Notice of Decision
The Zoning Administrator shall provide notice of the decision to the applicant within 10 days of the decision.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.4.4 Issues for Consideration Revised 10/21
The Zoning Administrator shall, in its action on the preliminary plat, consider Article 7, Subdivision Standards, the physical arrangement of the subdivision, and determine the adequacy of street right-of-way and alignment, the street standards of Grand County, the existing street pattern in the area and with all applicable provisions of the General Plan. The Planning Commission shall also ascertain that adequate easements for proposed or future utility service and surface drainage are provided, and that the lot size and area are adequate to comply with the minimum requirements for the underlying zone district and for the type of sanitary sewage disposal proposed. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.4.5 Effect of Preliminary Plat Approval Revised 10/21
A. Not Approval of Final Plat
Conditional approval of a preliminary plat shall not constitute approval of the final plat or vest the applicant with any legal rights in the subdivision proposal. Rather, it shall represent confirmation by the Zoning Administrator that the preliminary plat is consistent with the requirements of the Land Use Code.
B. Lapse of Approval
An applicant shall have 12 months from the date of the Zoning Administrator’s approval of the preliminary plat to record the final plat (or the first phase, if a phased development), and the general terms and conditions under which the preliminary approval was granted shall not be changed. The County Commission may extend this deadline for good cause shown at the request of the subdivider. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.5 Final Plat Revised 10/21
9.5.1 Final Plat Submittal Requirements Revised 10/21
The owner of land on which preliminary plat approval has been obtained shall prepare and submit: (a) a nonerasable Mylar copy, and (b) a digital copy of the final plat (including all lines, bearings, corners, etc., necessary to describe the subject lot(s) or parcel(s), and all easements), in the latest version of AutoCAD, or other format compatible with the County GIS as may be specified by the Zoning Administrator (currently preferred in State Plane Coordinates – Utah Central Zone or the Valley Coordinate System) with all measurements stated in feet, and (c) one 24 x 36 copy, or more if specified by the Zoning Administrator. The plat shall be drawn to a scale of 100 feet to one inch, or other scale approved by staff. When necessary the plat may be on several sheets accompanied by an index sheet showing the entire subdivision. For large subdivisions, the final plat may be submitted for approval progressively in phases satisfactory to the County Commission. The final plat shall show or be accompanied by the following:
A. Control Points; Acres
The primary control points, or descriptions and “ties” to such control points, to which all dimensions, angles, bearings, and similar data on the plat shall be referred shall be placed on the final plat. The area of the subdivision, in acres, shall be shown.
B. Boundary Lines and Bearings
Tract boundary line sufficient to locate the exact area proposed for subdivision, rights-of-way lines of streets, easements and other rights-of-way, and property lines of residential lots and other sites; with accurate dimensions, bearings or deflection angles, and radii, arcs and central angles of all curves shall be placed on the final plat.
C. Streets
Name and rights-of-way width of each street or other rights-of-way shall be placed on the final plat with a label indicating whether they are private or public.
D. Easements
Location, dimensions, and recordation information, if applicable, of all easements listed in the Title Report and those to be reserved by plat shall be placed on the final plat.
E. Lot and Block Numbers
Number to identify each lot or site and each block, and the dimensions of lots and blocks, shall be placed on the final plat. Lot numbers in phased subdivisions shall be sequential.
F. Purpose of Sites
The purpose for which sites, other than residential lots, are dedicated or reserved shall be indicated on the final plat.
G. Building Lines
Minimum building setback lines when required or approved by the Planning Commission shall be placed on the final plat.
H. Monuments
Location and description of monuments shall be placed on the final plat. Monuments shall include centerline monuments at all curve points and intersections.
I. Adjacent Land
References to recorded subdivision plats or adjoining platted land by record name shall be placed on the final plat.
J. Surveyor’s Certificate and Legal Description
A legal description and surveyor’s certificate, in the following form, shall be placed on the final plat:
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:
That I, ____________________, do hereby certify that I am a registered Utah Land Surveyor, and that I hold certificate No.________ as prescribed under the laws of the state of Utah, and I further certify that under the authority of the owners, I have made a survey of those lands as shown here on and described below, and that I have subdivided said tract of land into lots and streets, hereafter to be known as _____________________________ and that same has been correctly surveyed and staked on the ground as shown on this plat.
_______________________________________
Signature
K. Approval Certification
Certification of approval by the County Commission and County Engineer, in the following form, shall be placed on the final plat:
APPROVED this _______ day of _______________, 20___, by the County Commission of Grand County, Utah
______________________________________
Chair
APPROVED this _______ day of _______________, 20___, by the Grand County Engineer
______________________________________
Engineer
______________________________________
County Recorder
L. Title; Scale
A title, scale, and north point shall be placed on the final plat.
M. Street Intersections
The location of the point of intersection and points of tangency of street intersections, and the bearing and distance of each street rights-of-way center line shall be placed on the final plat.
N. Plat Identification
A positive reference and identification of the plat and date of plat shall be placed on the final plat.
O. Dedication Certificate
1. The property owner’s certificate or deed of dedication shall be placed on the final plat. The dedication deed or certificate of dedication shall be executed by all persons, firms or corporations owning an interest in the property subdivided and platted, and shall be acknowledged in the manner prescribed by the laws for the state of Utah for conveyances of real property. In the case of surface lien holders, they may execute a subordination agreement subordinating their liens to all public streets, alleys, parks, school sites and any other public areas shown on the plat of such subdivision as being set aside for public uses and purposes. The dedication deed or certificate of dedication shall, in addition to the above requirements, contain the following:
2. An accurate description of the tract of land subdivided.
3. A statement and express representation that the parties joining in such dedication are the sole owners of such tract of land.
4. An express dedication without reservation to the public for public use; the streets, trails, rights-of-way, school sites and any other public areas shown on the attached plat.
5. A positive reference and identification of the plat of such subdivision, date of plat and surveyor or engineer responsible for the survey.
P. Plat Notes
1. Where there is a master plan governing development of the property, a plat note referencing the master plan by recordation information shall be included on the final plat;
2. Where the property is included within a special or overlay district under Article 4, plat notes integrating the requirements of the applicable special or overlay district shall be included on the final plat;
3. Where the County requires a homeowners’ association to own, maintain and repair facilities, structures, improvements, systems, areas or grounds under Section 9.6, the following plat note shall be included on the final plat, and the County may require an additional plat note regarding specific maintenance responsibilities:
a. The subdivision is subject to a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded in the Grand County real property records;
4. Where the County requires drainage improvements, the following plat note shall be included on the final plat:
The Association shall have the sole responsibility to own, operate, maintain, and repair, the drainage improvements within the Subdivision pursuant to the requirements of the owner’s drainage and construction plans approved by the County. Any alteration to the drainage improvements shall be approved in advance by the Grand County Engineer. Grand County shall not be liable for any failure of the same, including specifically any unapproved alteration of the drainage improvements or the failure to maintain and clean the drainage improvements.
5. Where the County does not require a drainage study or improvements, the following plat note shall be included on the final plat:
Development that results in impervious area exceeding 15% on a lot or that is more than 7,000 square feet per lot shall not be permitted without providing a drainage plan for improvements in accordance with the requirements of the Land Use Code Section 6.7 (Drainage) prior to issuance of a building permit.
6. The County may require additional plat notes to memorialize requirements of applicable County codes or regulations upon review of the final plat application.
Q. Tax Certificates
Tax certificates indicating that all taxes on the land being subdivided have been paid to the current year shall be submitted with the final plat.
R. Construction Plans and Cost Estimate
A digital copy of the plans for required improvements along with all data and calculations related to utilities, drainage or other construction in the subdivision and a cost estimate shall be submitted with the final plat. The construction plans shall conform to all requirements of the current construction design standards for Grand County. The cost estimate shall bear the signature and seal of the design engineer. Such plans shall also show all existing or proposed surface and subsurface improvements and obstructions.
S. Subdivision Improvements Agreement
A subdivision improvements agreement for all required public improvements in accordance with the requirements of this section.
T. Title Report
An updated title report from a licensed title company or attorney listing the name of the property owner(s) and all liens, easements and judgments of record affecting the subject property shall be submitted within 15 days of the Zoning Administrator’s submission of the final plat application to legal review.
U. Filing Fee
A filing fee to cover the cost of review in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the County Commission.
V. Condominiums
Additional submission requirements for condominium subdivisions. In addition to the above submission requirements, applications for condominium subdivisions shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Utah Code § 57-8a-101, et seq., as amended.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.5.2 Application Review Procedures Revised 10/21
A. Date of Filing
After approval of the preliminary plat by a Zoning Administrator and within 12 months of the approval date unless extended by action of the County Commission for good cause shown by the applicant, the subdivider may submit for approval the final plat. The application, meeting all the requirements of Section 9.5.1, shall be submitted to a Zoning Administrator prior to the meeting at which consideration is desired. The official filing date of the final plat shall be the date upon which the plat and construction drawings are found to be in full compliance with the provisions of the preliminary approval after examination by a Zoning Administrator and the review fees which are established by ordinance of the County Commission have been paid.
B. Conformance with Preliminary Plat
The final plat shall conform substantially to the preliminary plat as approved and, if desired by the subdivider, it may constitute only that portion of the approved preliminary plat that he or she proposes to record and develop at the time; provided, however, that such portion conforms to all requirements of these regulations.
C. Review of Final Plat
After determining the final plat application complies with the requirements of this Land Use Code and provides for adequate rights-of-way for future roads and trails and easements for proposed or future utility service and surface drainage, the Zoning Administrator shall submit the application to the County Engineer, the County Attorney, any district providing utility service for review and to any other appropriate referral agencies for review. The County Engineer, the County Attorney, and other referral agencies shall review the plans and submit comments to a Zoning Administrator for inclusion in the final plat presentation. The developer shall pay the reasonable cost of review of the construction plans before the final plat is presented to the County Commission.
D. Review by County Commission
1. Action by County Commission
A Zoning Administrator shall submit the final plat to the County Commission, along with any preliminary plat conditions established by a Zoning Administrator, preliminary plat, and an appropriate recommendation. The County Commission shall consider all proposals with respect to the dedication of rights-of-way for public use, the construction of utilities, streets, drainage, and other improvements, and when satisfied with the proposals, shall authorize the establishment of agreements for same. The County Commission shall act on the final plat within a reasonable amount of time after a Zoning Administrator makes a recommendation, or within a reasonable time thereafter.
2. Review in Phases
An owner or subdivider, at his or her option, may obtain approval of a portion or a section of a subdivision provided he or she meets all the requirements of this LUC with reference to such portion or section in the same manner as is required for a complete subdivision. In the event a subdivision and the final plat thereof is approved by the County Commission in phases, each final plat of each phase is to carry the name of the entire subdivision, but is to bear a distinguishing letter, number or subtitle.
3. Approval by County Commission
After the County Commission has determined that the plat is in proper form, that any conditions of the preliminary plat are satisfied, that the arrangement of the development proposed for the property being subdivided is consistent with zoning regulations, and that the subdivision complies with the provisions of this LUC, it shall act to approve the plat.
4. Disapproval by County Commission
A Zoning Administrator shall provide a copy of the decision to the applicant within 10 days of the final decision. Final plats that are disapproved by the County Commission shall be returned to the subdivider by a Zoning Administrator with an attached statement of the reasons for such action.
5. Action Following Approval
A Zoning Administrator shall provide a copy of the decision to the applicant by mail within 10 days of the County Commission’s final decision.
a. Certification of Approval
(1) In no case shall additions, corrections, or modifications of any kind be made to the final plat other than signatures required after the final plat has been approved by the County Commission.
(2) The County Commission Chair’s signature shall serve as the certificate of approval on the final plat.
b. Completion of Required Public Improvements or Submission of Completion Assurance
Before a developer records a plat, the developer shall:
(1) Complete any improvements shown on the plat or included in the subdivision improvements agreement to the satisfaction of the County as more fully set forth in the subdivision improvements agreement; or
(2) Post an improvement completion assurance for any required improvements included in the subdivision improvement agreement.
If a developer elects to post an improvement completion assurance, the developer shall ensure that the assurance:
i. Provides for completion of 100 percent of the required improvements plus a 25 percent contingency fee; or
ii. If the County has inspected and accepted a portion of the required improvements, provides for completion of 100 percent of the unaccepted improvements plus a 25 percent contingency fee.
c. Recordation of Plats
(1) The final plat for any subdivision located within Grand County shall be filed of record by the developer in the plat records of Grand County, but only after the County Commission has officially acted upon the final plat with reference to improvements, dedications and utilities, all fees (including recording and review fees) shall have been paid by the developer, and the developer has completed and the County has inspected and accepted required improvements or posted a completion assurance in compliance with subsection D.5.b of this section.
(2) If for any reason the final plat has not been recorded within 24 months of County Commission approval, the approving actions shall be deemed void and a new application for final plat will need to be processed through the County.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.5.3 Responsibility for Payment for Installation Costs Revised 10/21
The subdivider shall provide for costs of materials, installation, and maintenance of all required improvements in accordance with the Grand Construction Standard or the most recent County construction standards, and the following requirements:
A. Required Improvements
1. The subdivider shall pay all costs of materials and installation of the following:
2. Setting of survey monuments and markers;
3. Streets and road construction for all street improvements including base, grading, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, trails or shared pathways, pavement, street name signs, road regulatory signs, culverts, and bridges;
4. Water and sewer lines installations including fire hydrants and manholes;
5. Required stormwater system and/or other drainage improvements;
6. All field density and related testing of base, sub-base and other compacted backfill, gradation tests, concrete cylinder tests, asphalt tests, and/or other related tests required to insure minimum standard requirements; and
7. Electric, gas, and other utilities.
B. Subdivision Improvement Agreements and Guarantees
Prior to the recording of a final plat, a subdivider shall submit for approval to a Zoning Administrator a subdivision improvements agreement and financial guarantee for construction of any required improvements designated on the approved final plat or construction plans in accordance with the requirements of this section.
1. Form of Agreement
All subdivision improvement agreements shall utilize the standard County template (guide) for the format and content of such agreements. The template may be obtained from a Zoning Administrator.
2. Engineered Cost Estimate
The improvements agreement shall include a cost estimate for all required improvements prepared by a Utah-registered, professional engineer.
3. Financial Guarantees
The subdivider shall utilize one of the following methods of posting security to cover the cost of installing all required improvements; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall preclude the County Commission from approving other forms of liquid financial security in a form approved by the County. No expiration of the guarantee shall be permitted.
a. Escrow Agreement
Place on deposit in an approved bank in the name of Grand County, a sum of money equal to 125 percent of the estimated cost (100 percent of cost plus 25 percent contingency) of all improvements required by this section. Selection of the trustee shall be subject to approval by the County. The escrow agreement shall be approved as to form and legality in writing by the County Attorney. The escrow agreement shall state the name of the subdivision and shall list the improvements the subdivider is required to provide. The County Clerk shall certify in writing that the securities are a satisfactory guarantee for the County.
b. Completion Assurance Bond
File with the County Clerk a bond executed by a surety company holding a license to do business in the State of Utah, and acceptable to Grand County on a form approved by the County, in an amount of 125 percent of the estimated cost (100 percent of cost plus 25 percent contingency) of all improvements required by this section. The completion assurance bond shall be approved as to form and legality in writing by the County Attorney. The County Clerk shall certify in writing that the securities are a satisfactory guarantee for the County.
C. Engineering Inspection and Tests
1. Grand County Engineer, applicable service district, or other inspection agent designated by a Zoning Administrator shall be notified three days before any construction is begun on such public improvements in order that proper supervision and inspection may be provided. All construction work, such as street grading, street paving, storm sewers, curb and/or gutter work, sanitary sewers or water mains performed by the owner, developer or contractor, shall be subject to inspection during construction by the proper authorities of the County and shall be constructed in accordance with the approved standards and specifications, and in accordance with the provisions of any other applicable ordinance of Grand County.
2. The County will charge fees for engineering inspection during construction and for final inspection commensurate to the value of services rendered or costs incurred; however, it is to be understood that the County will do no layout work or daily inspection. Where a special trip(s) to Grand County by the County Engineer is required, the subdivider shall reimburse the County for the costs of such trip(s).
3. The County may require compaction tests on embankments and flexible bases, and depth tests on flexible bases and pavements, and pressure tests on piping systems, before final inspection and approval.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.5.4 Plat Approval and Dedication Revised 10/21
Approval of the plat and acceptance of dedication on a final plat shall not be effective until the final plat is recorded in the office of the County Recorder together with related documents such as the subdivision improvements agreement if the County Commission requires their recordation. Approval of the plat and acceptance of a public dedication by the County shall not imply the maintenance by the County of such dedication. Acceptance for maintenance of public roads, parks, trails and other dedications requires a separate resolution of the County Commission in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.5.5D, Final Acceptance. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.5.5 Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements Revised 10/21
A. Time Frame for Completion
1. Plan Resubmittal
If construction of subdivision improvements has not commenced within one year after approval of the plans, a Zoning Administrator may require resubmittal of plans for meeting current standards and engineering requirements.
2. Expiration and Extension of Approval
If the subdivision improvements have not been constructed and accepted by the County within 24 months of the recordation of the final plat, said final plat shall be null and void and shall conclusively be deemed to be withdrawn, without further action by the County. An approved, unexpired final subdivision plat may be extended once for a period not to exceed 24 months, pursuant to the following provisions:
a. The County Commission may extend the approval of the final plat, for good cause shown by the applicant, if there has been no significant change in development conditions affecting the subdivision plan and the plat continues to comply with all applicable standards and ordinances.
b. A request for an extension of time to complete final public improvements for a subdivision pursuant to these provisions shall be submitted to a Zoning Administrator no later than the date the final subdivision plat expires. The request shall be in writing, and the application shall state the reason and justification for the requested extension.
B. Partial Acceptance and Reduction of Security
1. As subdivision improvements are completed, a subdivider may apply from time to time to a Zoning Administrator for partial release of the collateral deposited with the County Clerk in accordance with the procedures of subsection C of this section, Collateral Release Procedure.
2. If the County Engineer and/or Zoning Administrator determine that any of the subdivision improvements are not constructed in substantial compliance with approved standards and specifications, it shall furnish the applicant a list of deficiencies and shall be entitled to withhold collateral sufficient to insure substantial compliance.
3. If the County Engineer and/or Zoning Administrator determines that the subdivider will not construct any or all of the subdivision improvements in accordance with all of the approved standards and specifications, a Zoning Administrator may withdraw and employ from the deposit of collateral such funds as may be necessary to construct the subdivision improvements in accordance with the approved standards and specifications.
4. The County Engineer shall independently inspect the construction of improvements while in progress, and, shall likewise inspect such improvements upon completion of construction. The design engineer shall certify that construction was completed to plan, and shall have approved any change(s) to the approved plan in consultation with the County Engineer. After final inspection, the County Engineer shall notify the subdivider and a Zoning Administrator in writing as to its acceptance or rejection. A Zoning Administrator shall reject such construction only if it fails to comply with the approved standards and specifications contained or referred to herein. If a Zoning Administrator rejects such construction, a Zoning Administrator shall advise the County Attorney and the County Attorney shall enforce the guarantees provided in this section.
5. The design engineer for the subdivider shall submit to a Zoning Administrator a complete set of as-built drawings in “reproducible” hard copy and digital format showing all subdivision improvements, including utility locations (gas, water, sewer and telephone), paving and drainage improvements, and all changes made in the plans during construction. Each hard copy sheet shall contain an “As-Built” stamp bearing the signature of the engineer and the date. Digital information shall be provided in the latest version of AutoCAD, or other format compatible with the County GIS as may be specified by a Zoning Administrator with all measurements stated in feet.
6. The subdivider shall require his construction contractors, with whom he contracts for furnishing materials and for installation of the subdivision improvements required under this section, and shall himself be required to furnish to a Zoning Administrator a written guarantee that all workmanship and materials shall be free of defects for a period of one year from the date of acceptance by a Zoning Administrator.
7. Prior to the County’s final acceptance of the subdivision improvements, the subdivider shall furnish a good and sufficient, unconditional warranty bond, or certified check payable to “Grand County,” in the amount of 10 percent of the contract price with a reputable and solvent corporate surety in favor of the County, to indemnify the County or any applicable service district(s) against any repairs that may become necessary to any part of the construction work performed in connection with the subdivision arising from defective workmanship or materials used therein, for a full period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the work being warranted.
C. Collateral Release Procedure
1. From time to time, as the subdivision improvements are completed, a subdivider may apply in writing to the County for a partial or full release of the collateral. Such release requests must show or include all of the following:
a. Dollar amount of commitment guarantee;
b. Improvements completed, including dollar value;
c. Improvements not completed, including dollar value;
d. Amount of previous releases;
e. Amount of commitment guarantee requested released;
f. Release or waivers of mechanic’s liens of all parties who have furnished work, services, or materials for the improvements;
g. Certification by the design engineer that the improvements have been completed according to approved standards and specifications; and
h. Reasonable fee to cover the cost of administration and inspections.
2. Upon receipt of the application, a Zoning Administrator shall promptly refer the application to the County Engineer. The County Engineer shall inspect the subdivision improvements, both those completed and those uncompleted, at his/her earliest convenience. If the County Engineer determines from the inspection that the subdivision improvements shown on the application have been completed as provided herein, the County Engineer shall so advise a Zoning Administrator, and a Zoning Administrator shall release that portion of the collateral supporting the commitment guarantee relative to the completed improvements.
3. All collateral releases shall be made in writing signed by a Zoning Administrator. Such releases shall be made in all cases as soon as practical following the submission of a complete request, as described above.
4. The County may release 115 percent of the amount of the collateral for the required subdivision improvements completed to date, less 125 percent of the costs of the subdivision improvements not completed; thus 10 percent of the amount of the collateral for the subdivision improvements completed to date shall be retained as identified by the approved cost estimate pending satisfaction of the warranty bond requirements of subsection B.7 of this section. Alternatively, the amount to be released may be 125 percent of the amount of the collateral for the subdivision improvements completed to date, upon submission of a warranty bond in accordance with the requirements of subsection B.7 of this section.
D. Final Acceptance
Final acceptance of the subdivision improvements and release of the warranty bond shall be made by resolution of the County Commission in accordance with the requirements of this section.
E. Completion of Subdivision Improvements
Completion of the subdivision improvements shall be verified by the following findings:
1. Certification by the Design Engineer that the subdivision improvements have been completed according to the approved standards and specifications;
2. Verification of the County Engineer that the subdivision improvements have been completed according to the approved standards and specifications;
3. Presentation of signatures of final acceptance by any applicable service district(s); and
4. Submission of as-built drawings in reproducible hard copy and digital format in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.1.3D.
F. Maintenance of Subdivision Improvements
Upon final acceptance, maintenance of the completed subdivision improvements shall be assumed by one of the following as determined by the County Commission:
1. Grand County and/or other applicable service district(s) for public subdivision improvements; or
2. A homeowners’ association formed in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.6, Mandatory Homeowners’ Association, for private subdivision improvements.
G. Warranty Bond Release
Release of the warranty bond required by subsection B.7 of this section shall occur following final acceptance of the required improvements in accordance with the approved standards and specifications.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.6 Mandatory Homeowners’ Association Revised 10/21
9.6.1 Applicability Revised 10/21
When a residential subdivision contains any physical facilities, structures, improvements, systems, areas or grounds held in common and necessary or desirable for the welfare of the area or subdivision, or that are of common use or benefit and that are not or cannot be satisfactorily maintained by the County or another public agency, the County may require the establishment and creation of a mandatory homeowners’ association to assume and be responsible for the continuous and perpetual operation, maintenance and supervision of such facilities, structures, improvements, systems, areas or grounds. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.6.2 Approval Revised 10/21
If the establishment and creation of a mandatory homeowners’ association is required by the County, a copy of the agreements, covenants and restrictions establishing and creating the association must be approved by a Zoning Administrator and County Commission prior to the approval of the final plat of the subdivision and must be filed of record with said final plat in the map and plat records of Grand County, Utah. Said final plat shall clearly identify all facilities, structures, improvements, systems, areas or grounds that are to be operated, maintained and/or supervised by said association. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.6.3 Responsibilities Revised 10/21
Such mandatory homeowners’ associations shall be responsible for the continuous and perpetual operation, maintenance and/or supervision of landscape systems, features or elements located in parkways, common areas, between screening walls or living screens and adjacent curbs or street pavement edges, adjacent to drainage ways or drainage structures, or at subdivision entryways. Subdivision entryway treatments or features shall not be allowed unless a mandatory homeowners’ association as required herein is established and created. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.6.4 Dedications to Association Revised 10/21
All facilities, structures, improvements, systems, areas or grounds that are to be operated, maintained and/or supervised by a mandatory homeowners’ association, other than those located in public easements or rights-of-way, shall be dedicated by easement or deeded in fee simple ownership interest to said association. Such easements or ownership shall be clearly identified on the final plat of the applicable subdivision. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.6.5 Contents of Agreements Revised 10/21
At a minimum, the agreements, covenants and restrictions establishing and creating a mandatory homeowners’ association required herein shall contain and/or provide for the following:
A. Definitions of terms contained therein;
B. Provisions acceptable to the County for the establishment and organization of the mandatory homeowners’ association and the adoption of bylaws for said association, including provisions requiring that the owner(s) of any lot or lots within the applicable subdivision and any successive buyer(s) shall automatically and mandatorily become a member of the association;
C. The initial term of the agreements, covenants and restrictions establishing and creating the association shall be for a 25-year period and shall automatically renew for successive 10-year periods, and the association may not be dissolved without the prior written consent of the County;
D. Provisions acceptable to the County to ensure the continuous and perpetual use, operation, maintenance, and/or supervision of all facilities, structures, improvements, systems, areas or grounds that are the responsibility of the association and to establish a reserve fund for such purposes;
E. Provisions prohibiting the amendment of any portion of the association’s agreements, covenants or restrictions pertaining to the use, operation, maintenance and/or supervision of any facilities, structures, improvements, systems, areas or grounds that are the responsibility of the association without the prior written consent of the County;
F. The right and ability of the County or its lawful agents, after due notice to the association, to remove any landscape systems, features or elements that cease to be maintained by the association; to perform the responsibilities of the association if the association fails to do so in compliance with any provisions of the agreements, covenants or restrictions of the association or of any applicable County codes or regulations; to assess the association for all costs incurred by the County in performing said responsibilities if the association fails to do so; and/or to avail itself of any other enforcement actions available to the County pursuant to state law or County codes or regulations;
G. Provisions indemnifying and holding the County harmless from any and all costs, expenses, suits, demands, liabilities or damages, including attorney’s fees and costs of suit, incurred or resulting from the County’s removal of any landscape systems, features or elements that cease to be maintained by the association or from the County’s performance of the aforementioned operation, maintenance or supervision responsibilities of the association due to the association’s failure to perform said responsibilities;
H. Provisions stating that the association shall indemnify and hold the County harmless for claims based on the County’s inaction; and
I. Provisions stating that Grand County shall have neither the right nor the responsibility to enforce private covenants except in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.6.1.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.7 Recreational Subdivisions Revised 10/21
9.7.1 Purpose Revised 10/21
The recreational subdivision procedure is intended to provide greater design flexibility for seasonal subdivision development with respect to otherwise applicable subdivision standards, where there is a reasonable expectation that the resulting lots will be occupied exclusively on a seasonal basis. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.7.2 Pre-Application Conference Revised 10/21
Prior to the filing of a recreational subdivision plat application, the applicant shall meet with a Zoning Administrator to acquaint himself or herself with the requirements of the County. At such meeting, the application contents, applicable referral agencies, criteria for approval of recreational subdivisions, review procedures, use and area standards, and the general character of the development may be discussed. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.7.3 Submittal Requirements Revised 10/21
The submittal requirements for a recreational subdivision shall be the same as preliminary plat and final plat submittal requirements as specified in Sections 9.4.2 and 9.5.1. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.7.4 Application Review Procedures Revised 10/21
The review procedures for recreational subdivisions shall be the same as preliminary plat and final plat procedures as specified for other subdivisions in Sections 9.4.3 and 9.5.2. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.7.5 Criteria for Approval Revised 10/21
A. The resulting lots will not be occupied long term, but rather they will only be occupied on a seasonal basis; and year-round, vehicular access is not available;
B. The proposed subdivision is sufficiently removed from other areas served by public facilities and public road maintenance as to make the extension of such public facilities and maintenance unlikely in the foreseeable future;
C. The proposed subdivision shall conform with the subdivision standards of Article 7; provided, however, where appropriate and at the discretion of the County Commission:
D. A private access tract may be permitted to serve up to six lots in a recreational subdivision; and
E. Water hauling or an on-site cistern may be allowed for a single recreational property with water storage capacity of at least 1,000 gallons in a tank that is approved for culinary water storage; and
F. Each dwelling unit shall be designed and sited in conformance with the wildfire standards of Section 6.9.6.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.8 Plat Amendments and Correction Plats Revised 10/21
9.8.1 Plat Amendments Revised 10/21
Subdivision amendments shall be subject to all requirements of this LUC regarding final plats and Utah Code § 17-27a-608, as amended. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.8.2 Correction Plats Revised 10/21
Correction plats shall meet all requirements of this LUC for final plat; provided, however, that the County Commission may approve such correction plat without notice or hearing where the boundary or plat amendment is solely for one or more of the following purposes and does not remove any covenants or restrictions or increase the number of lots:
A. The purpose is to correct an error in any course or distance shown on the prior plat.
B. The purpose is to add any course or distance that was omitted on the prior plat.
C. The purpose is to correct an error in the description of the real property shown on the prior plat.
D. The purpose is to indicate monuments set after death, disability, or retirement from practice of the engineer or surveyor responsible for setting the monuments.
E. The purpose is to show the proper location or character of any monument that has been changed in location or character or that originally was shown at the wrong location or incorrectly as to its character on the prior plat.
F. The purpose is to correct any other type of clerical error or omission in the previously approved plat.
G. The purpose is to correct an error in courses and distances of lot lines between two adjacent lots where both lot owners join in the application for amendment and neither lot is abolished; provided, that such amendment does not have a material adverse effect on the property rights of the owners in the plat.
H. The purpose is to relocate a lot or boundary line in order to cure an inadvertent encroachment of a building or improvement on a lot or boundary line or on an easement.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.9 Lot Line Adjustments Revised 10/21
Application to adjust lot lines between adjacent properties not located within a subdivision may be executed upon recordation of an appropriate deed if:
A. No new lot 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 a remnant of land that did not previously exist;
D. The adjustment does not result in a violation of applicable zoning requirements; and
E. The application has been reviewed and approved by a Zoning Administrator prior to recordation in Grand County Recorder’s office.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.10 Conditional Use Permits Revised 10/21
9.10.1 General Revised 10/21
A conditional use is a use that, because of its unique characteristics or potential impact on the County, surrounding neighbors or adjacent land uses, may not be compatible in some areas or may be compatible only if certain conditions are required that reasonably mitigate or eliminate the detrimental impacts. Preexisting uses that are permitted as a conditional use pursuant to this LUC shall be deemed to have already received conditional use permit approval; provided, however, that any change or expansion of a conditional use, whether preexisting or otherwise, shall require a new conditional use permit, or other applicable approval, pursuant to the terms of this section and may require the applicant to bring the conditional use into compliance with current land use regulations. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.10.2 Pre-Application Conference Revised 10/21
Prior to the filing of a conditional use permit application, the applicant shall meet with a Zoning Administrator or his or her designated agent to acquaint himself or herself with the requirements of the County. At such meeting, the application contents, referral agencies, review procedures, use and area standards, and the general character of the development may be discussed. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.10.3 Procedure Revised 10/21
A. Submittal Requirements
A conditional use permit application shall be submitted to a Zoning Administrator. The application shall be accompanied by or show the following information on a map submitted in electronic form:
1. The street address and legal description of the property affected;
2. A preliminary title report from a licensed title company or attorney listing the name of the property owner(s) and all liens, easements and judgments of record affecting the subject property;
3. A site plan drawn to a scale deemed necessary by a Zoning Administrator. The site plan shall include:
a. Drives, streets, and rights-of-way;
b. Easements;
c. Location and dimensions of structures and signs;
d. Typical elevations of such buildings;
e. Access ways, including points of ingress, egress;
f. Landscaping;
g. Topography;
h. Specific areas proposed for specific types of land use; and
i. North arrow and scale.
4. Any and all information, operating data and expert evaluation necessary to clearly explain the location, function and characteristics of any building or use proposed;
5. A filing fee to cover the cost of review in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the County Commission.
B. Distribution of Conditional Use Applications
A Zoning Administrator shall distribute the conditional use application upon determination that the application is complete, to appropriate referral agencies which may include the following:
1. Grand County Engineer;
2. Grand County Water Conservancy District or Spanish Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District;
3. Moab Fire Protection District;
4. Grand County Administrator;
5. Grand County Recorder;
6. Grand County Road Superintendent; and
7. Grand County Attorney.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.10.4 Action by County Commission Revised 10/21
The County Commission shall consider a conditional use permit at a public meeting with Zoning Administrator’s recommendation for approval or denial within a reasonable time.
A. Public Notification
Public notice shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.1.8, Public Notice Requirements.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.10.5 Conditional Use Criteria Revised 10/21
Conditional use permits shall be approved in accordance with Utah Code § 17-27a-506. In determining whether there are reasonably anticipated detrimental effects of the proposed use, or whether reasonable conditions can be imposed to mitigate them, the following criteria shall be considered:
A. Effect on Environment
The location, size, design and operation characteristics of the proposed use shall not be detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the surrounding neighborhood or its occupants, nor be substantially or permanently injurious to neighboring property, nor cause substantial or permanent interference with the right to peaceful enjoyment of property.
B. Compatible with Surrounding Area
The proposed site plan, circulation plan and schematic architectural designs shall be complementary with the character of the surrounding area with relationship to scale, height, landscaping and screening, building coverage, and density.
C. External Impacts Minimized
The proposed use shall not have detrimental effects which cannot be mitigated on existing uses in the area and in the County through the creation of noise, glare, fumes and odors, dust, smoke, vibration, fire hazard, excessive light, or other injurious or noxious impact. The applicant shall provide adequate mitigation responses to these impacts.
D. Infrastructure Impacts Minimized
The proposed use shall not have detrimental effects which cannot be mitigated negative on existing uses in the area and in the County through impacts on public infrastructure such as roads, parking facilities and water and sewer systems, and on public services such as police and fire protection and solid waste collection, and the ability of existing infrastructure and services to provide services adequately.
E. Consistent with LUC and General Plan
The proposed use will be consistent with the purposes of this LUC, the General Plan, and any other statutes, ordinances or policies that may be applicable, and will support rather than interfere with the uses otherwise permitted in the zone in which it is located.
F. Parcel Size
The proposed use may be required to have additional land area, in excess of the lot area otherwise allowed by the underlying zoning district, as necessary to ensure adequate mitigation of impacts on surrounding land uses and the zoning district.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.10.6 Conditions of Approval Revised 10/21
A. The County may, in the interest of the public welfare and to assure compliance of this LUC, establish reasonable conditions to mitigate the reasonably anticipated detrimental effects of the proposed use, such as conditions related to the operation, location, arrangement and construction of any use for which a permit is authorized. In authorizing the location of any use listed as a conditional use permit, the County may impose such development standards and safeguards as the conditions and location indicate important to the welfare and protection of adjacent property, the neighborhood and the County from noise, vibration, dust, dirt, smoke, fumes, gas, odor, explosion, glare, traffic circulation or other undesirable or hazardous conditions. In addition, where conditional uses involve significant alteration of the landscape or pose potential threats to the scenic quality of the County, reclamation bonds may be required as deemed necessary to ensure reclamation of disturbed sites to their natural, original or other substantially beneficial condition consistent with local plans to the extent practicable, and to protect the County’s recreation-base economy, as determined by the County Commission. Applicants may be required to post sufficient security, as deemed reasonably necessary by the County Commission, to guarantee that the final reclamation shall be accomplished within one year of the cessation of the permitted activity/facility; a surety bond approved by the County Attorney may be acceptable.
B. Conditional use permits may be denied if the reasonably anticipated detrimental effects of a proposed conditional use cannot be substantially mitigated by the proposal or by the imposition of reasonable conditions to achieve compliance with the criteria of Section 9.10.5.
C. Conditions of approval may include a requirement that the applicant submit an annual statement of compliance detailing how the applicant has complied with terms of the permit, including a detailed and specific report on steps taken in the prior year to comply with other applicable local, state and federal requirements and laws. The Administrator shall review and approve such annual statement where the applicant is continuing to comply with the applicable requirements of the conditional use permit. Where the Administrator determines that the applicant is in violation of any requirement of this LUC or conditions of approval, the Administrator shall revoke said permit in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.10.7. Alternatively, and at the discretion of the Administrator, such permit may be referred to the County Commission for review.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.10.7 Revocation Revised 10/21
A Zoning Administrator may revoke a conditional use permit if it is determined that:
A. The applicant has misrepresented any material fact on his or her application, or supporting materials;
B. The conditional use fails or ceases to comply with applicable standards, conditions or criteria for issuance of a permit;
C. The operation of the conditional use violates any statute, law, ordinance or regulation; and/or
D. The operation of the conditional use constitutes a nuisance or poses a real or potential threat to the health, safety or welfare of the public.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.10.8 Records Revised 10/21
Final action on conditional use permits shall be documented by resolution of the County Commission and a file containing all documents relevant to the application and disposition of such conditional use permits shall be maintained by the County Recorder. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.10.9 Maximum Density Revised 10/21
The maximum density allowed by conditional use permit shall be no greater than that permitted in the underlying zone district. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.11 Constitutional Takings Review and Appeal Revised 10/21
Pursuant to the Utah Constitutional Takings Issues Act, and in order to promote the protection of private property rights and to prevent the physical taking or exaction of private property without just compensation, the County Commission, the Planning Commission, and a Zoning Administrator shall adhere to the following before authorizing the seizure or exaction of private property. Regulatory takings are not subject to the Utah Constitutional Takings Issues Act or this Section 9.11. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.11.1 Definitions Revised 10/21
A. “Constitutional taking” shall mean an exaction or physical taking that violates the Fifth or Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution or Article I, Section 22 of the Utah Constitution. As used herein, a constitutional taking does not include a regulatory taking.
B. “Exaction” shall mean a development condition imposed by the County under Utah Code § 17-27a-507.
C. “Physical taking” shall mean a physical invasion of private property.
D. “Regulatory taking” shall mean a County regulation which deprives the owner of all economically beneficial use of their property or significantly interferes with investment-backed expectations without significantly advancing a legitimate government interest.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.11.2 Right to Appeal Revised 10/21
Any owner of private property who believes they have suffered a constitutional taking by the County may appeal the County’s decision or other taking of the property to the Hearing Officer within 30 days after the decision is made in writing or other taking of the property occurs, to the County Clerk/Auditor. The County may answer the appeal in writing prior to the hearing. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.11.3 Hearing Procedure Revised 10/21
The Hearing Officer shall hear and decide the appeal within a reasonable time after the appeal is filed unless the Hearing Officer grants an extension upon the reasonable request of either the appellant or the County. The appellant may be represented by counsel; the County Attorney or their designee shall represent the County. The Hearing Officer shall review the appeal pursuant to the guidelines in Section 9.11.5. The decision of the Hearing Officer shall be in writing and a copy shall be given to the appellant and the applicable land use authority. The Hearing Officer’s rejection of an appeal shall constitute final County action. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.11.4 Submission Requirements Revised 10/21
The applicant shall file a petition requesting a constitutional takings review accompanied by or showing the following information:
A. The street address and legal description of the property affected;
B. A detailed description of the grounds for the claim that there has been a constitutional taking and of the property taken;
C. Evidence and documentation as to the value of the property, including the date and cost at the date the property was acquired, both before and after the alleged constitutional taking. This should include the name of the party from whom the property was purchased, including the relationship, if any, between the person requesting a review and the party from whom the property was acquired;
D. Nature of the prosecutable interest claimed to be affected, such as, but not limited to, fee simple ownership or leasehold interest;
E. Terms (including sale price) of any previous purchase or sale or a full or partial interest in the property in the three years prior to the date of application;
F. All appraisals of the property prepared for any purpose, including financing, offering for sale, or ad valorem taxation, within the three years prior to the date of application;
G. The assessed value of ad valorem taxes on the property for the previous three years;
H. All information concerning current mortgage or other loans secured by the property, including the name of the mortgagee or lender, current interest rate, remaining loan balance and term of the loan or other significant provisions, including but not limited to right of purchasers to assume the loan;
I. All listings of the property for sale or rent, price asked, and offers received, if any, within the previous three years;
J. For income producing property, an itemized income and expense statement from the property for the previous three years;
K. The County Commission or their designee may request additional information reasonably necessary in their opinion to arrive at a conclusion concerning whether there has been a constitutional taking;
L. A preliminary title report from a licensed title company or attorney listing the name of the property owner(s) and all liens, easements and judgments of record affecting the subject property dated within 30 days of the submission of the petition; and
M. A filing fee to cover the cost of review in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by ordinance of the County Commission.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.11.5 Takings Guidelines Revised 10/21
Prior to any proposed action to exact or seize property by the County, the County Attorney shall review the proposed action to determine if a constitutional taking requiring “just compensation” would occur. The County Attorney (and, upon appeal, the Hearing Officer) shall determine whether the action bears an essential nexus to a legitimate governmental interest; and whether the action deprives the private property owner of all reasonable use of the property. These guidelines are advisory only and shall not expand or limit the scope of the County’s liability for a constitutional taking. Further, a court may not impose liability on the County for failing to comply with this Section 9.11.5. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.12 Appeals of Administrative Decisions Revised 10/21
9.12.1 Authority of Hearing Officer Revised 10/21
The Hearing Officer shall have powers and be subject to the limitations of Section 8.2. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.12.2 Application for Appeal Revised 10/21
The Hearing Officer shall have jurisdiction to hear appeals of administrative decisions of the County Commission or Zoning Administrator. An aggrieved person affected by such decision shall file an appeal within 30 days after the decision has been rendered by the County Clerk/Auditor. The land use authority from whom the appeal is taken shall forthwith transmit to the Hearing Officer all the papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed from was taken. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.12.3 Filing Fee Revised 10/21
A filing fee shall be submitted to cover the cost of review and processing with every appeal in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by ordinance of the County Commission. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.12.4 Stay of Proceedings Revised 10/21
An appeal shall stay all proceedings of the action appealed from unless the officer from whom the appeal is taken certifies to the Hearing Officer after the notice of appeal shall have been filed with him or her that by reason of facts stated in the certificate, a stay would, in his or her opinion, cause imminent peril to life or property. In such case, proceedings shall not be stayed, otherwise than by a restraining order that may be granted by the Hearing Officer or by a court of record on application, on notice to the officer from whom the appeal is taken and on due cause shown. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.12.5 Appeals to Court Revised 10/21
Every decision of the Hearing Officer shall be subject to review by the Seventh Judicial District Court under the standards set forth in Utah Code § 17-27a-801. Such appeal may be taken by any person aggrieved by a decision of the land use authority. Such appeal shall be taken within such time as provided by the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.13 Variances Revised 10/21
9.13.1 Purpose Revised 10/21
Variances are deviations or modifications of dimensional standards of Article 5, Lot Design Standards, including front-, side- and rear-yard (setbacks), lot width, area, and height, of the applicable zone district where development is proposed that would not be contrary to the public interest and, due to special physical site conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of Article 5 would result in unnecessary hardship. Variance or modification of such dimensional standards may be permitted as may be necessary to secure appropriate development of a parcel of land that differs from other parcels in the district by being of such restricted area, shape or slope so that it cannot be appropriately developed without such variance or modification. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.13.2 Authority Revised 10/21
The Hearing Officer, in accordance with the procedures, standards and limitations of this section, shall approve, approve with conditions or disapprove an application for a variance after receiving a recommendation from a Zoning Administrator. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.13.3 County Commission Approval of Variances Revised 10/21
Alternatively and in conjunction with the review of subdivision applications, the County Commission shall be authorized to grant variances subject to the requirements of this Section 9.13, Variances. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.13.4 Procedure Revised 10/21
A. Submittal Requirements
1. An application shall be submitted to a Zoning Administrator requesting a variance accompanied by or demonstrating the following:
2. The street address and legal description of the property affected;
3. A site plan and any and all other information necessary to clearly demonstrate eligibility for the requested variance based upon the required findings in Section 9.13.5; and
4. A filing fee to cover the cost of review in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the County Commission.
B. Notification Requirements
1. Public Notice
Public notice shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.1.8, Public Notice Requirements.
2. Notice of Decision
A Zoning Administrator shall provide notice of the decision to the applicant within 10 days of the final decision.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.13.5 Required Findings and Approval by Hearing Officer Revised 10/21
In exercising its power to grant a variance in accordance with this LUC, the Hearing Officer shall make findings and show in its minutes that:
A. There are special circumstances existing on the property on which the application is made related to size, shape, area, topography, surrounding conditions and location that do not apply generally to other property in the same area and zone district;
B. That a variance is necessary to permit the applicant the same rights in the use of this property that are presently enjoyed under this LUC, by other properties in the vicinity and zone, but which rights are denied to the subject property;
C. That the granting of the variance on the specific property will not be inconsistent with the General Plan of Grand County;
D. That the variance, if granted, will be no material detriment to the public welfare or injury to the use, enjoyment or value of property in the vicinity;
E. That such unnecessary hardship has not been created by the applicant; and
F. That the proposed use is a permitted use in the underlying zone district.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.13.6 Conditions Revised 10/21
A Zoning Administrator may recommend, and the Hearing Officer or County Commission, as applicable, may impose, such conditions on a variance permit as are necessary to accomplish the purposes of this LUC, to prevent or minimize adverse impacts upon the public and neighborhoods and to ensure compatibility. These conditions may include but are not limited to limitations on size, bulk and location; standards for landscaping, buffering and screening, lighting and adequate ingress and egress; cash deposits, bonds and other guarantees of deposit; other on-site improvements; and limitations on the duration of the permit or hours of operation. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.13.7 Effect of Variance Permit Revised 10/21
A. General
Issuance of a variance permit shall authorize only the particular variation that is approved in the variance permit.
B. Time Limit
Unless otherwise specified in the variance approval, an application to commence construction of the improvements that were the subject of the variance request must be applied for and approved within 12 months of the date of the approval of the variance; otherwise the variance shall automatically become null and void. Permitted time frames do not change with successive owners. Upon written request, only one extension of the 12-month time frame may be granted by the Hearing Officer for a period not to exceed 12 months for good cause shown.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.14 Sign Permits Revised 10/21
9.14.1 Permits Revised 10/21
A. It shall be unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, alter, paint, or repaint, or change the use of any sign as defined in this section without first obtaining a sign permit; however, a sign permit shall not be required to repaint a sign exactly as it was permitted for the purpose of maintenance.
B. A sign permit fee according to the International Building Code permit fee schedule shall be charged for each sign permit.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.14.2 Sign Permit Application Revised 10/21
Application for a sign permit, where such permit is required by Section 6.5, Signs, shall be made upon forms provided by Grand County and shall include the following information:
A. A drawing to scale of the proposed sign.
B. A drawing to scale of the site plan or building facade showing the proposed location of the sign.
C. Name, address and telephone number of the applicant.
D. Name, address and telephone number of the owner.
E. Name, address and telephone number of the person or firm responsible for the erection of the sign.
F. Location of the building, structure or tract to which, or upon which, the sign is to be attached or erected.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.14.3 Sign Permit Standards Revised 10/21
Sign permits shall be approved upon determination that the proposed sign(s) will be consistent with the standards of Section 6.5, Signs. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.15 Temporary Use Permits Revised 10/21
9.15.1 General Revised 10/21
Temporary use permits shall be issued by the Planning Commission, subject to the following provisions. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.15.2 Zoning Revised 10/21
The use for which the permit is requested shall be authorized as a temporary use in the district in which the use is to be located. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.15.3 Application Revised 10/21
Application for a temporary use permit shall be made on forms provided by a Zoning Administrator. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.15.4 Conditions Revised 10/21
The applicant shall meet all conditions for such temporary use permit set forth in this LUC. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.15.5 Time Limit Revised 10/21
A time limit for the discontinuance of the temporary use shall be specified on the temporary use permit. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.16 Site Plan Review Revised 10/21
9.16.1 Applicability Revised 10/21
Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any commercial or multifamily development in any zone district, a site plan shall be submitted to a Zoning Administrator for approval. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.16.2 Purpose Revised 10/21
The purpose for site plan review is to assist the building inspector with zoning review, which must be accomplished prior to the issuance of a building permit. In this one-step review, a Zoning Administrator reviews proposed developments for conformance with the general development standards of Article 6 and applicable zoning requirements of this LUC. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.16.3 Submission Requirements Revised 10/21
The developer or owner shall submit the site plan drawn to an acceptable scale and with adequate copies. The scale and number of copies shall be that deemed necessary by a Zoning Administrator. The site plan shall include the following:
A. Parking, loading, and refuse areas;
B. Access ways, including points of ingress, egress;
C. Sidewalks and trails;
D. Fences and walls;
E. Location and dimensions of structures and signs;
F. Location and type of outdoor lighting;
G. Typical elevations of such buildings;
H. Landscaping and screening;
I. Topography;
J. Specific areas proposed for specific types of land use;
K. Lots or plots;
L. Any areas with slopes in excess of 30 percent;
M. Any areas in a natural drainage or the 100-year floodplain;
N. Existing and proposed easements, areas proposed for public dedication;
O. Building footprint(s), water and sewer lines, easements and drainage improvements in digital format, if available. Digital information shall be provided in the latest version of AutoCAD, or other format compatible with the County GIS as may be specified by a Zoning Administrator (currently preferred in State Plane Coordinates – Utah Central Zone or the Valley Coordinate System) with all measurements stated in feet; and
P. North arrow and scale.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.16.4 Action Revised 10/21
A. Zoning Administrator shall consider the general development standards of Article 6 and the requirements of the underlying zone district.
B. In the approval or disapproval of the site plan, a Zoning Administrator shall not be authorized to waive or vary conditions and requirements contained in this LUC.
C. Building Permits in Conformance with Site Plan
It shall be unlawful to issue a building permit prior to the approval of the site plan by a Zoning Administrator. No building permit shall be issued except in conformity with the approved site plan or in accordance with authorized minor changes.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.16.5 Minor Changes Revised 10/21
Subsequent to approval of a site plan, minor changes may be authorized by a Zoning Administrator when such minor changes will not cause any of the following to occur:
A. A change in the character of the development;
B. An increase in the intensity of use;
C. A reduction in the originally approved separations between buildings;
D. An increase in the external effects, including that of outdoor lighting, on adjacent property;
E. A reduction in the originally approved setbacks from property lines;
F. An increase in the problems of circulation, safety and utilities;
G. An increase in the height of such buildings;
H. An increase of more than 20 percent or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less, in ground coverage by structures;
I. A reduction in the off-street parking;
J. A change in the subject, size, lighting or orientation of originally approved signs; or
K. A decrease in the percentage of landscaping required.
[Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.17 Certificates of Occupancy Revised 10/21
9.17.1 Applicability Revised 10/21
No building hereafter erected, converted or structurally altered shall be used or occupied and no land or nonresidential building may be changed in use unless or until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the Building Official of Grand County stating that the building or proposed use of land or building complies with the provisions of this LUC and other building and health laws of Grand County. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.17.2 Application Revised 10/21
An applicant shall request a certificate of occupancy under the building permit and the County shall issue the same within 10 days after the request if the structure was constructed in complete conformity to the provisions of this LUC. [Ord. 646, 2021.]
9.17.3 Record Revised 10/21
A record of all certificates of occupancy shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official, and copies shall be furnished, on request, to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the land or building affected. [Ord. 646, 2021.]