Agenda Item Title:
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Amendments to Title 21 of the Land Development Code related to Rear Yard Setback Exceptions
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Presenter:
Melissa Anderson
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Description/Background:
The proposed code amendments would amend Title 21, Land Development Code, Chapter 37, Definitions, Section 20, "S" Definitions. During the 2024 Utah Legislative Session, House Bill 476 was passed, which enacted language relating to residential rear setback exceptions for uncovered landings, uncovered walkout porches, and window wells (UCA 10-9a-538, Residential Rear Setback Limitations). The proposed code amendment will bring the City’s land use code under Sec. 21-34-20(21) into compliance with these new state law provisions.
On May 16, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to Title 21, of the Land Development Code, relating to Rear Yard Setback Exceptions as shown in Exhibit “A” (red-lined version) and Exhibit “B” (clean version).
This item was discussed at the City Council work session on June 11, 2024.
Please see the attached staff report and exhibits for the full details of this item.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
The Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation to the City Council to adopt Ordinance 24-12 and amend Title 21, of the Sandy Municipal Code, relating to Rear Setback Exceptions 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.