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Development within the Jordan River Overlay Zone shall be evaluated based on the following criteria and information:

(1) Site Plan drawn to scale of 1"=20', showing the parcel intended for Development and the surrounding existing Development within 200 feet of the site. Site Plans should generally conform to the information outlined in Chapter 7-11 of the West Valley City Land Use Development and Management Act.

(2) Architectural renderings and elevations of proposed Buildings. Relationships to surrounding Uses shall be considered in respect to the scale and massing of the proposed Uses. Building design shall provide equally attractive sides of high quality, rather than placing all emphasis on the front elevation of the Structure and neglecting or downgrading the aesthetic appeal of the side elevations of the Structure. Visual variety, creativity, and the use of premier materials with compatible color schemes are required. Uses shall incorporate within their plans Street side windows and pedestrian leisure spaces.

(3) Landscaping. Spatially accurate conceptual Landscaping plans showing plant type and size shall be required. The ability of the landscape to enhance the project through interest and variety will be evaluated.

(4) Vertical elements. Multi-Story Buildings are encouraged.

(5) Design of parking areas shall attempt to minimize the large uninterrupted hard surfaced areas with Landscaping islands. Pedestrian pathways within parking areas are required. Access control will be evaluated as per West Valley City standards (Chapter 7-9). Street side Parking Lots are discouraged.

(6) Service and loading areas shall be screened with materials compatible to the Building and from adjacent Uses/roadways. Coordinated maneuvering and loading docks are encouraged between businesses.

(7) Pedestrian/bicycle accommodation, including trails, Sidewalks, Street furniture, and appropriate plantings, shall be required. Sidewalks shall be constructed of concrete, with stamped concrete at driveway intersections, and weave through the Front Yard Landscaping adjacent to the public Street. Trail materials are not specified, but should be evaluated by the Planning Commission. Bus shelters are permitted if they complement the architectural quality of the Buildings.

(8) Noise sources shall be identified from all sources such as parking areas, trash dumpsters, mechanical equipment, and loading/service docks. Screen walls and Landscaping shall be employed which screen these areas from the main Streets and adjacent residential neighborhoods.

(9) Site and security lighting shall be designed to enhance the architectural quality of the Development. Screening of lights from residential areas and glare from traffic areas shall be minimized. Lighting consistency utilizing a design approved for the entire area shall be required in the Parking Lots. Pedestrian scale lighting along walkways is required.

(10) Sign design themes shall also be included for review by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall not approve a Development proposal without a sign plan. Architectural themes shall be carried into the sign plans. No Billboards or pole signs are allowed.

(11) Building setbacks. Generally, Front Yard setbacks for one- and two-Story Buildings should be 30 feet, provided the area is landscaped and the parking located to the rear of the Buildings. Three-Story Buildings shall be set back a minimum of 40 feet, four-Story Buildings a minimum of 50 feet, and five-Story Buildings a minimum of 60 feet. Additional heights shall maintain a 60 foot setback as a minimum. Parking areas are to maintain a 30 foot minimum setback from the public/private roadways.

(12) Special site amenities. Emphasis should be placed on providing site Amenities to include courtyards, plazas, fountains, pedestrian sections, monuments, sculpture, and art.