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Amendments Related to Development Moratorium on Properties East of Wasatch Blvd
Amend Title 21, Chapter 15, Sensitive Area Overlay Zone and Title 21, Chapter 20, Residential Development Standards, of the Sandy Municipal Code
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Presenter:
Mike Wilcox
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Description/Background:
On April 6, 2021, the City Council found that a compelling, countervailing public interest exists in enacting a temporary land use ordinance (see Ordinance 21-14) to allow the City administration time to identify, investigate, evaluate, and define how the natural hazards associated with steep slope foothill property areas should be addressed and regulated to protect the health, safety and welfare of all the citizens of Sandy City, and to allow the City Council adequate time to evaluate and enact appropriate regulations. The affected area (as shown in the map below) is restricted from any new development or applications for up to six months.
From that initial analysis, Staff has proposed several changes to two chapters of the Land Development Code to address the concerns stated in Ordinance 21-14, the Sensitive Area Overlay (SAO) Zone (Chapter 15) and Residential Development Standards (Chapter 20), in particular the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Section of that chapter. These alterations do not represent sweeping changes but rather refinements to our existing code requirements that provide further clarity to existing code and introduces some new requirements. Departments that are involved with the review process has contributed and gave input on the suggested changes.
A full staff report is attached with further details.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
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Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to amend Title 21, Chapter 15, Sensitive Area Overlay Zone and Title 21, Chapter 20, Residential Development Standards, of the Sandy Municipal Code, as shown in Exhibit “A,” based on the following findings:
1. Compliance with the Purpose of the Land Development Code by promoting the orderly development and creating consistency and equitable standards in Sandy City.
2. Compliance with the Goals and Policies of the General Plan by: providing for orderly and efficient development which will be compatible with the natural and built environment; providing standards, guidelines and criteria having the effect of minimizing flooding, erosion, and other environmental hazards; and to protect natural scenic character of the hillsides, and preserving, enhancing, and integrating natural open spaces into the urban fabric of Sandy City.