9-4-105. GEOGRAPHICAL LAYOUT REQUIREMENTS.
(1) The area proposed for a condominium development shall be in one ownership during development to provide for full supervision and control of said development, and to ensure conformance with these provisions and all conditions imposed upon the preliminary and final development plans.
(2) Condominium development shall have an area of at least one acre.
(3) The final development plan shall be prepared by a design team composed of an architect, a landscape architect, and an engineer or land surveyor, all licensed to practice in the State of Utah.
(4) Residential density as measured by dwelling units per acre within a condominium development may exceed that permitted by the underlying zone up to a maximum of 20 percent; provided, that the density does not exceed the maximum recommended in the West Valley City Master Plan. The Planning Commission must find, however, that any increase in density will be compensated for by increased amenities and improved design which, in its opinion, are proportional to the density increase which it authorizes.
(5) Dedication and improvement of streets shall be made in accordance with the Major Street Plan of the City and further as may be determined by the Planning Commission for special circumstances where it is necessary to serve the vehicular and pedestrian needs of the proposed development and of the City. Said streets shall be constructed to standards set forth for various classes of streets by the City and shall be dedicated to the City as public streets. In instances of severe topography, security requirements or other special circumstances which make dedication or development to City standards impractical or undesirable, the Planning Commission may allow development of streets to special standards specifically approved as part of the final development plan.
(6) With the following exceptions, dwellings and permitted structures may be located as approved in the final development plans. Locations and arrangements of buildings on the lot should be accomplished in a manner that will best utilize the lot area and create an attractive living environment. The following exceptions shall be considered as minimum requirements as they apply:
a. Garages with entrances facing directly on streets, whether in a front or side yard, shall be set back at least 18 feet from such streets.
b. Setbacks shall be maintained along the peripheral property lines of the planned development which shall be equal to that required by the zone on the property immediately adjacent thereto. Buildings located on the periphery of the development shall be limited to a maximum height of two stories.
c. In those instances where a proposed condominium development will front upon one or more existing streets, the setback from the street shall be equal to that required by the most restrictive zoning on property immediately adjacent along the same street frontage.
(7) Recreation Space and Landscaping. Each project shall meet the following standards for Recreation Space and Landscaping:
a. Residential condominiums which contain multiple unit structures having three or more Dwelling Units per structure shall provide Recreation Space and Landscaping in accordance with Section 7-11-414. Residential condominiums which consist of structures containing two or fewer Dwelling Units shall provide not less than 50 percent Recreation Space. Reduction may be made to the percentages of required Recreation Space by the Planning Commission and upon a showing that the Recreation Space in the site area will provide amenities which will substantially meet the needs of future residents.
b. Landscaping in commercial and industrial condominiums shall be not less than 15 percent of the total site.
c. Preservation, maintenance, and ownership of required Recreation Space within the development shall be the responsibility of the owner or an Owner’s Association established with articles of incorporation and bylaws which are satisfactory to City.