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Amendments to Title 21 of the Land Development Code related to Improvement Completion Guarantees (Bonding)
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Presenter:
Melissa Anderson
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Description/Background:
On behalf of Sandy City, the Community Development Department is proposing to amend Title 21, Land Development Code, Chapter 2, General Provisions, Section 16, Guarantee for Improvements. The proposed Code Amendments would also amend Sec. 21-11-10 Swimming Pool Regulations; Sec. 21-11-24 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities; Sec. 21-12-6. Landscaping; Sec. 21-13-7 Landscaping; Sec. 21-19-24 SD(PO)(Union Heights) Professional Office District; Sec. 21-22-5 Maintenance of Premises; Manufactured Home Parks; Sec. 21-23 Commercial, Office, Industrial and Transit Corridor Development Standards; Sec. 21-23 Landscaping Standards; and Sec. 21-37-17 "P" Definitions.
These amendments have been reviewed by an interdepartmental team consisting of the Public Works, Legal, Community Development, and Public Utilities Departments. The purpose of the code amendments is to implement new state legislation relating to improvement completion assurances (bonding) and to comply with the provisions of the Utah Municipal Land Use, Development and Management Act. The proposed code changes would effectively remove requirements to bond for on-site landscaping and amenities unless it is for public landscaping improvements or essential for public health and safety. The proposed code changes also set forth the administrative procedures and requirements for improvement agreements and financial assurance for construction improvements prior to recording a plat or obtaining a building permit. See the attached staff report and exhibits for further details.
On June 15, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to the Land Development Code as shown in Exhibit "A."
Further action to be taken:
This item will be brought back to the City Council to vote on the proposed ordinance on July 18, 2023.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
No action is required at this time. This is a work session item only.