Agenda Item Title:
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Amendments to Title 21 of the Land Development Code related to Accessory Structures in the Open Space District
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Presenter:
Melissa Anderson, Zoning Administrator
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Description/Background:
The proposed Code Amendment would amend Title 21, Land Development Code, Chapter 10, Open Space Districts, Section 2, Permitted Land Uses in the Open Space District. Through on-going administration of Sandy’s Land Development Code, staff has identified an ambiguity in the code regarding whether accessory structures are allowed in the Open Space (OS) District. The proposed code amendment clarifies that accessory structures are allowed in parks and golf courses with conditional use review in the Open Space District. Please see the staff report and exhibits for the full details of this item.
On July 18, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to Title 21, of the Land Development Code, relating to Accessory Structures in the Open Space District as shown in Exhibit “A” (red-lined version) and Exhibit “B” (clean version).
This item was discussed at the City Council work session on July 23, 2024.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
The Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation to the City Council to adopt Ordinance 24-15 to amend Title 21, of the Sandy Municipal Code, related to related to Accessory Structures in the Open Space District as shown in Exhibit “A”, based on the following findings:
Findings:
1. The City Council may amend land use ordinances consistent with the purposes of the Sandy Land Development Code, the Sandy City General Plan, and the Utah Code, Municipal Land Use, Development, and Management Act per Title 21 Chapter 5 of the Sandy Municipal Code.
2. The proposal is reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council in accordance with the requirements of Title 21 Chapter 5 of the Sandy Municipal Code.
3. The proposal complies with the purpose of the Land Development Code under Section 21-1-03 by promoting the public health, safety, and welfare; ensuring consistent and equitable standards; establishing fair procedures that are efficient and effective in terms of time and expense; and by facilitating the orderly growth and development of Sandy City.
4. The proposal complies with the Goals and Policies of the General Plan by establishing appropriate development standards for all uses and zoning categories within Sandy City.