City Attorney
Roger Baker
Tooele City Attorney
90 North Main Street
Tooele, UT 84074
Phone: 435.843.2120
Fax: 435.843.2129
Title 7. Chapter 11. Design Review
7-11-1. Purpose.
It shall not be the intent of this Chapter to restrict or specify the particular architectural design proposed or to specify the exterior detail, design, color, or materials proposed by the applicant, except where doing so would enhance the general appearance and compatibility of the development with its surroundings and in such areas where detailed regulations further the specific land use policies of the City, e.g., Gateway Overlay areas, Downtown Overlay areas. Compatibility of development shall include accessibility considerations.(Ord. 98-24, 08-05-98); (Ord. 97-30); (Ord. 83-05, 04-20-83)
7-11-2. Application and review.
(Ord. 98-24, 08-05-98); (Ord. 97-30); (Ord. 83-05, 04-20-83)
7-11-3. Inspection.
(Ord. 98-24, 08-05-98); (Ord. 83-05, 04-20-83)
7-11-4. Occupancy permit required.
(Ord. 98-24, 08-05-98); (Ord. 83-05, 04-20-83)
7-11-5. Exceptions.
(Ord. 98-24, 08-05-98); (Ord. 83-05, 04-20-83)
7-11-6. Approval.
(Ord. 98-24, 08-05-98); (Ord. 94-56, 01-31-95); (Ord. 88-18, 07-06-88)
7-11-7. Site plans required.
(1) Scale of plan, and direction of North point.
(2) Lot lines, adjacent streets, roads, easements, rights-of-way.
(3) Location of all existing structures on subject property and adjoining properties, with utility lines, poles, etc., fully dimensioned.
(4) Location of proposed construction, with location and dimension of all signs.
(5) Motor vehicle access, circulation patterns, parking, and curb, gutter, and sidewalk location.
(6) Necessary explanatory notes.
(7) Name, address, telephone number of builder and owner.
(8) The affadivit of the applicant that the site plan satisfies the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act standards for accessible design, as contained in 28CFR36, Appendix A.
(9) Required public improvements.
(10) All other information required as determined by the City Engineer.
(Ord. 98-24, 08-05-98); (Ord. 97- 30); (Ord. 83-05, 04-20-83)
7-11-8. Considerations in review of applications.
(1) Considerations relating to traffic safety and traffic congestion:
(a) The effect of the site development plan on traffic conditions on abutting streets.
(b) The layout of the site with respect to locations and dimensions of vehicular and pedestrian entrances, exits, drives, and walkways.
(c) The arrangement and adequacy of off- street parking facilities to prevent traffic congestion.
(d) The location, arrangement, and dimensions of truck loading and unloading facilities.
(e) The circulation patterns within the boundaries of the development.
(f) The surfacing and lighting of off-street parking facilities.
(g) The effect of the site development plan on traffic conditions for uses within the development, including compliance with Chapter 4-8 of the Tooele City Code.
(2) Considerations relating to outdoor advertising:
(a) The number, location, color, size, height, lighting, and landscaping of outdoor advertising signs and structures in relation to the creation of traffic hazards and the appearance and harmony with neighboring development.
(3) Considerations relating to landscaping:
(a) The location, height, and materials of walls, fences, hedges, and screen plantings to insure harmony with neighboring development, or to conceal storage areas, utility installations, or other unsightly development.
(b) The planting of ground cover or other surfacing to prevent dust and erosion.
(c) The unnecessary destruction of existing healthy trees.
(4) Considerations relating to buildings and site layout:
(a) Consideration of the general silhouette and mass, including location on the site, elevations, and relation to natural plant coverage, all in relationship to neighboring development.
(b) Consideration of exterior design in relation to adjoining structures in height, bulk, and area openings, breaks in facade facing on streets, line and pitch of roofs, and the arrangement of structures on the parcel.
(5) Considerations relating to drainage:
(a) The effect of the site development plan on the adequacy of the storm and surface water drainage, retention, and/or detention.
(Ord. 2021-03, 01-20-2021) (Ord. 1998-24, 08-05-1998) (Ord. 1983-05, 04-20-1983)
7-11-9. Considerations.
(Ord. 98-24, 08-05-98); (Ord. 83-05, 04-20-83)
7-11-10. Time limitations on approval; extension.
(Ord. 98-24, 08-05-98); (Ord. 83-05, 04-20-83)
7-11-11. Conformance to approval.
(Ord. 98-24, 08-05-98); (Ord. 83-05, 04-20-83)
7-11-12. Modification.
(Ord. 98-24, 08-05- 98); (Ord. 83-05, 04-20-83)
7-11-13. Bonds and bond agreements for public improvements.
(Ord. 98-24, 08-05-98)
7-11-14. Reimbursement agreements.
(Ord. 2005-06, 05-18-2005); (Ord. 2000-02, 01-19-2000)
7-11-15. Water Rights.
(Ord. 2000-02, 01-19-2000)
7-11-16. Failure to act.
(Ord. 2021-02, 01-20-2021)
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