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Land Use for the Record

Land Use for the Record. Presented by Dennis L. Marker, Santaquin City Planner. Utah Municipal Clerks Association Spring Conference 2010. Land Use Regulation in Utah Utah Code Anno 1953, Title 10-9a-102(1).

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Land Use for the Record

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  1. Land Use for the Record Presented by Dennis L. Marker, Santaquin City Planner Utah Municipal Clerks Association Spring Conference 2010

  2. Land Use Regulation in UtahUtah Code Anno 1953, Title 10-9a-102(1)      (1) The purposes of this chapter are to provide for the health, safety, and welfare, and promote the prosperity, improve the morals, peace and good order, comfort, convenience, and aesthetics of each municipality and its present and future inhabitants and businesses, to protect the tax base, to secure economy in governmental expenditures, to foster the state's agricultural and other industries, to protect both urban and nonurban development, to protect and ensure access to sunlight for solar energy devices, to provide fundamental fairness in land use regulation, and to protect property values.

  3. Land Use Regulation in UtahUtah Code Anno 1953, Title 10-9a-102(2) To accomplish the purposes of this chapter, municipalities may enact all ordinances, resolutions, and rules and may enter into other forms of land use controls and development agreements that they consider necessary or appropriate for the use and development of land within the municipality,including ordinances, resolutions, rules, restrictive covenants, easements, and development agreements governing uses, density, open spaces, structures, buildings, energy efficiency, light and air, air quality, transportation and public or alternative transportation, infrastructure, street and building orientation and width requirements, public facilities, fundamental fairness in land use regulation, considerations of surrounding land uses and the balance of the foregoing purposes with a landowner's private property interests, height and location of vegetation, trees, and landscaping, unless expressly prohibited by law.

  4. Utah Municipal General Records Retention Schedule 20 - Planning & Zoning Records • Adopted Master Plans • Planning Commission Minutes • Zoning Maps • Zoning Ordinances • Rezoning Records and Indexes • Subdivision Review Case Files • Planned Unit Development Case Files • Street/Alley Vacating Records • Conditional Use Records and Indexes • Site Review Planning Records • Nonconforming Use Certificate Records • Board of Adjustment Case Files • Board of Adjustment Minutes and Indexes • CDBG Application Records • CDBG Administrative Records • Planning Study Reports • Aerial Photographic Maps

  5. Where is Santaquin Lehi Orem Provo Wasatch Front Utah Lake Development Pressure

  6. What is Santaquin

  7. Santaquin in 1999 Genola Population - Approx 4,800 Households - Approx 1720 Land Area - 1730 Acres (2.7 sq. miles)

  8. Santaquin Today Genola 2008 Population - Approx 8,400 Households - Approx 2,300 Land Area – 6,704 Acres (10.475 sq. miles)

  9. The General Plan Requirement Utah Code Anno 1953, Title 10-9a-401 • each municipality shall prepare and adopt a comprehensive, long-range general plan for:     (a) present and future needs of the municipality; and     (b) growth and development of all or any part of the land within the municipality. • The plan may provide for:     (a) health, general welfare, safety, energy conservation, transportation, prosperity, civic activities, aesthetics, and recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities;     (b) the reduction of the waste of physical, financial, or human resources that result from either excessive congestion or excessive scattering of population;     (c) the efficient and economical use, conservation, and production of the supply of:      (i) food and water; and     (ii) drainage, sanitary, and other facilities and resources;     (d) the use of energy conservation and solar and renewable energy resources;     (e) the protection of urban development;     (f) the protection or promotion of moderate income housing;     (g) the protection and promotion of air quality;     (h) historic preservation;     (i) identifying future uses of land that are likely to require an expansion or significant modification of services or facilities provided by each affected entity; and     (j) an official map.

  10. General Plan Elements Utah Code Anno 1953, Title 10-9a-402 (2) (a) At a minimum, the proposed general plan, with the accompanying maps, charts, and descriptive and explanatory matter, shall include:     (i) a land use element.     (ii) a transportation and traffic circulation element      (iii) a moderate income housing element. (3) The proposed general plan may include:(a) an environmental element:(b) a public services and facilities element     (c) a rehabilitation, redevelopment, and conservation element consisting of plans and programs for:     (i) historic preservation;     (ii) the diminution or elimination of blight; and     (iii) redevelopment of land, including housing sites, business and industrial sites, and public building sites;(d) an economic element      (e) recommendations for implementing all or any portion of the general plan      (f) provisions addressing any of the matters listed in Subsection 10-9a-401(2);      (g) any other element the municipality considers appropriate.

  11. How it Ties Together Zoning Regulations Subdivisions Conditional Uses Site Plan Review General Plan Redevelopment Non- conforming Uses Architectural Standards Landscaping

  12. Santaquin’s Award Winning Planning • Hired a full-time City Planner in 2005 • Contracted with Economic and Planning consultants • Stuart Reid, CEO, BARR Co. • Bill Wright, City Design, LLC. • Hired JUB Engineering for engineering and planning services • Year long study, evaluation, and community input process to address Land Use, Agriculture, Circulation, Economics, Natural Hazards, Recreation, & Community Vision. • Recognition by Utah Legislature as “Utah Farming Heritage District” • Utah Chapter of American Planning Association (APA) 2007 Award of Merit Key Records: Notifications & lists, Legislation, Studies, Minutes, General Plan

  13. Current Land Uses Key Records: Studies Conducted, Aerial Photo Maps, Land Records

  14. Planned Land Uses Natural Open Space and Sensitive Land Protection Orchard Preservation Areas Residential Low Density – Ranchettes Foothill Residential Clustering Core Area Mixed Use Residential Main Street Mixed Use District Regional Mixed Use Economic Center and Transit Oriented Development Elementary and Secondary Education Sites Business Park / College Campus Areas Transportation Networks Public facilities

  15. General Plan Implementation 1. Preparation and adoption of a revised Zoning Ordinances designed to implement the Land Use Element of the General Plan. This includes: a. Creating new zoning districts which facilitate agricultural operations and businesses. b. Modifying residential zones and subdivision standards. c. Establishing development criteria for Multi-family and non- residential developments. 2. Preparation and adoption of revised construction standards and details to implement the Circulation Element of the Plan. General Plan

  16. Zoning Utah Code Anno 1953, Title 10-9a 10-9a-505.Zoning districts.     (1) (a) The legislative body may divide its territory over into zoning districts of a number, shape, and area that it considers appropriate. (b) Within those zoning districts, the legislative body may regulate and restrict the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or use of buildings and structures, and the use of land.     (c) A municipality may enact an ordinance regulating land use and development in a flood plain or potential geologic hazard area to protect life and prevent the substantial loss of real property or substantial damage to real property.     (2) The legislative body shall ensure that the regulations are uniform for each class or kind of buildings throughout each zoning district, but the regulations in one zone may differ from those in other zones.     (3) (a) There is no minimum area or diversity of ownership requirement for a zone designation.     (b) Neither the size of a zoning district nor the number of landowners within the district may be used as evidence of the illegality of a zoning district or of the invalidity of a municipal decision.

  17. Zoning Records Key Records: Zoning Map, Historic Zoning Maps, Ordinances, Subdivision and Land Use Regulations, Overlay Standards.

  18. Rezonings With Main Street General Plan Element, the City initiated a rezoning adopted September 2007. New zones included mixed-use development more housing options near the City core and near transportation corridors. Increasing walkability across and along US-6 (Main Street). Includes street enhancements and architectural standards. Resident’s wanted a late 1800’s period look. Key Records: General Plan, Studies Conducted, Zoning Map, Rezoning File, Notifications, Meeting Minutes, Ordinances, Land Records, ROW.

  19. Special Studies Future Main Street Visualizations

  20. Developing Land Uses - Commercial Site Plans 5 commercial flex-units (4,000 square feet) 26 residential Units (2-3 bedroom, approx. 1,100 square feet) Access across City land to rear parking lot. Key Records: Zoning Map, DRC Meeting Minutes, Site Plan Review Files, Public Utility Drawings, Ordinances, Land Records (Easements, Ownership), Building Permit and Inspections, Bonds, Business Licenses, Utility Contracts.

  21. Site Plan Reviews

  22. Site Plan Records Santaquin File Requirements Developer Information Land Information Designer/Engineer Information Improvement Drawings Roads & Sidewalk Utility Connections Landscaping Storm Drain Lighting Grading Parking Building Footprint UDOT/RR Review Environmental Constraints Traffic Analysis & Access Zoning Fees Paid & Bonding PC/DRC Minutes

  23. Development Agreements • Summit Ridge Annexation in 2002 • Included • 3 public golf courses • 3,500 Homes • 1 million sq. ft. of retail/office/industrial • Natural Open space • Unique Development Standards • Property owners and City have changed their minds since annexation. Key Records: Annexation File, Development Agreements, Meeting Minutes, Ordinances, PUD Records

  24. Development Agreements • Summit Ridge Agreement amended in 2006 • Now Includes • 40+ acres of pubic parks • 8+ miles of trails through banded open spaces. • Future Commuter Rail Station • 3,500 Homes • Public/Private partnerships in retail/office/industrial areas • Unique Development Standards Key Records: Development Agreement Amendments, Negotiations, Meeting Minutes, Subdivision Records, Land & Water Records, Infrastructure Constructed/Fees Paid or Reimbursed, Ordinances, PUD Records

  25. Subdivision Records • North Orchards Development • 450 Acres (15 property owners) • PUD which includes • Up to 1500 units • 30 acres to City for parks, trails, recreation • Transportation Impact calculations • Potential SID for infrastructure and recreation Key Records: Development Agreements, Subdivision Files, Meeting Minutes, Public Utility Drawings, Land Records (Easements, Ownership), Water, Street Vacation, City Development Standards, Building Permits and Inspections, Bonds.

  26. Subdivision Records Santaquin Preliminary File Requirements Developer Information Land Information Plat with lot statistics Designer/Engineer Information Top-down Improvement Drawings Roads & Sidewalk Utility Connections Landscaping Storm Drain Lighting Grading UDOT/RR Review Environmental Constraints Traffic Analysis & Access Zoning Fees Paid & Bonding PC/DRC Minutes

  27. Subdivision Records Santaquin Final File Requirements Developer Information Land Information Plat with lot statistics Designer/Engineer Information Plan & Profile Drawings Roads & Sidewalk Utility Connections Landscaping Storm Drain Lighting Grading UDOT/RR Review Environmental Constraints Traffic Analysis & Access Zoning Fees Paid & Bonding CC/PC/DRC Minutes Pre-construction Meeting

  28. Conditional Uses • Utah State Code annotated 1953, §10-9a-507 • A land use ordinance may include conditional uses and provisions for conditional uses that require compliance with standards set forth in an applicable ordinance. • (a) A conditional use shall be approvedif reasonable conditions are proposed, or can be imposed, to mitigate the reasonably anticipated detrimental effects of the proposed use in accordance with applicable standards. • (b) If the reasonably anticipated detrimental effects of a proposed conditional use cannot be substantially mitigated by the proposal or the imposition of reasonable conditions to achieve compliance with applicable standards, the conditional use may be denied. Key Records: Zoning Maps, Zoning regulations, Building Permits and Inspections, Conditional Use Files, Notifications, Special Studies, Public Safety Records, Enforcement History, Land Records

  29. Non-conforming Uses Utah State Code annotated 1953, §10-9a-103 Definitions "Nonconforming use" means a use of land that: (a) legally existed before its current land use designation; (b) has been maintained continuously since the time the land use ordinance governing the land changed; and (c) because of one or more subsequent land use ordinance changes, does not conform to the regulations that now govern the use of the land. Although supportive of agriculture Santaquin had inadvertently made such land uses non-conforming through re-zonings and code amendments. Ramifications included one farmers inability to construct additional greenhouses. Farmers are now encouraged to zone their properties to new Agriculture Zones and obtain Agriculture Protection Area status. May also include an historic home built 15 feet from a road that doesn’t meet a 30 feet front yard setback. Key Records: Subdivision Files, Historic Zoning Maps, Historic Zoning regulations, Building Permits and Inspections, Confirmation Letters, Land Use Studies, Board of Adjustment Files, Aerial Photography Maps

  30. Limiting Uses Key Records: Development Agreements, Subdivision Files, Public Utility Records, Building Permits, Capital Facilities Plans, General Plan, Ordinances, Development Requirements and Fees, Impact Fees, Budgets.

  31. Biosolids Groundwater Recharge Sustainability through 100% Reuse Aquatic Habitat Type I Reclaimed Water Highest Quality Wastewater Water Treatment and Reclamation Using Membrane Bioreactor Technology Residential Irrigation Agriculture

  32. LAND USE TRANSECT where is your community? All Which Records are Key?

  33. About the Presenter Dennis L. Marker, Santaquin City Planner Dennis Marker was born in Ogden and graduated from Weber State with a BS degree in Geography with an emphasis in Geospatial Analysis and Urban Planning. His professional career began with the USDA Forest Service and the Intermountain Region - Lands Department.  After enjoying the forests, he began working for the urban Sandy City, UT as a professional planner.  Since 2005 he has been working in the greener pastures of Santaquin City as their Planner.  As their planner he has been directly involved with the economic rejuvenation of the City, establishing the Utah Farming Heritage District, agriculture preservation in the second largest tart cherry industry of the nation, developing the first water reclamation and 100% reuse project in Utah, and a Utah Chapter of the American Planning Association awarded general plan. His major interests are spending time with his family out of doors, composing, traveling to new places, and living in the friendly rural community of Santaquin. Dennis can be reached at 45 West 100 South Santaquin, UT 84655 (801) 754-1011 dmarker@santaquin.org

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