7-11-103 Development Plan Requirements for New Construction on an Undeveloped Site of Permitted or Conditional Uses

7-11-103. DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION ON AN UNDEVELOPED SITE OF PERMITTED OR CONDITIONAL USES.

Applications for new construction on an undeveloped site of Permitted or Conditional Uses shall be accompanied by the following:

(1) Appropriate application form, fees and proof of Ownership.

(2) A letter of intent that describes in detail the proposed Use(s).

(3) A Salt Lake County Recorder’s property plat map with the subject property cleared marked.

(4) A digital copy of the Development Plan which shall include the following:

a. A Site Plan which also shows:

i. The location of neighborhood box units for mail delivery, screened trash receptacles and loading areas where applicable;

ii. As a minimum, all curb cuts and intersections within 150 feet of the subject property. A greater distance may be required by the City.

iii. Proposed Right-of-way in, and adjacent to, the subject property;

iv. The location of all light poles and light fixtures;

v. If Recreation Space is proposed, show all areas to be reserved or dedicated as common park areas or as sites for schools or other public Buildings. Include a statement concerning the Development schedule and method by which Recreation Space is to be preserved;

vi. The Development phasing and associated schedule, if anticipated. Phasing shall be carefully developed so that each phase can adequately function on its own;

vii. Proposed and existing easements and their type, on and adjacent (within 50 feet) to the subject property where applicable. Include any solar access easements;

viii. A table indicating the total area of the site and the percentage of that total which is occupied by Structures, by parking and service areas, and by Landscaping;

ix. All existing and proposed Fences including type, height and location;

x. Proposed location and size of sewer and water lines as approved by the appropriate Improvement District.

xi. For residential projects, the proposed residential Density, including the number of units, size of units in square feet, number of bedrooms per unit, and the total number of Buildings.

b. A preliminary drainage/Grade plan which shall:

i. Be completed by a professional engineer. Existing and proposed contours at one-foot intervals are required unless a variation from the one-foot topographic interval is required by the City. The final grading plan must be approved by the City prior to the issuance of first building permit;

ii. Show waterways and ditches on and adjacent to the subject property and within 50 feet. Piping shall be approved in writing by the appropriate water master and/or water users before issuance of the building permit;

iii. Delineate all FEMA mapped Flood hazard areas; and

iv. Conform to the City’s adopted Engineering Standards.

c. A Landscape Plan Documentation Package meeting the requirements of Chapter 7-16 for Developments with new or Rehabilitated Landscaping. Where a Landscape Plan Documentation Package is not required, a landscape plan including plant locations, types, sizes and quantities shall be required.

d. An architectural plan which shall include appropriate drawings of adequate scale showing Building materials and colors, exterior elevations and floor plans of all proposed Structures.

e. A lighting plan meeting the requirements in Section 7-9-113 for Developments with Parking Lots with five or more Parking Spaces.

f. Include any other information, exhibits or models that the Applicant deems pertinent.

g. Any other information, plans or modifications specifically required by the following departments, divisions or other agencies shall be attached or incorporated in the final Development Plan:

i. West Valley City:

1. Building Inspection Division

2. Fire Department

3. Public Works Department

4. Police Department

5. Planning and Zoning Division

6. Law Department;

ii. County agencies;

iii. State agencies;

iv. Water and Sewer Improvement Districts;

v. School district; and

vi. Public utilities.

h. A traffic impact study prepared by a registered traffic engineer is required when a Development is anticipated to generate a large number of vehicle trips, create a potential traffic safety problem, negatively impact the vehicular access of other properties, or negatively impact traffic circulation. The scope of the traffic study shall be determined by the City’s Public Works Department.

i. Where Basements are proposed, a soils report including detailed water table analysis.