Land Use Appeal Authority – Variance Application (Unified)

Land Use Appeal Authority Variance Application

8000 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84088 • (801) 569‑5060 • planning@westjordan.utah.gov • Revised Jan. 2025

Application

Property & Zoning

Parcel #

Zone

Existing Land Use

Address of Subject Property

Applicant Name of Applicant Address

City

State

Zip

Telephone

Cell

E‑mail

Property Owner (if different)

Property Owner

Phone

What is a Variance?

A variance is a modification, granted by the Land Use Appeal Authority, of a zone’s numerical or quantitative requirement (e.g., height, bulk, area, width, setback, separation) set forth in West Jordan City Code §13‑7G and Utah Code §10‑9a‑702. The Authority may grant a variance only if all five criteria are satisfied: (1) literal enforcement causes an unreasonable hardship not necessary to carry out the ordinance’s purpose; (2) special circumstances attach to the property that do not generally apply to others in the same district; (3) granting the variance is essential to enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same district; (4) the variance will not substantially affect the general plan and will not be contrary to the public interest; and (5) the spirit of the zoning ordinance is observed and substantial justice done.

The Land Use Appeal Authority convenes as needed. Submit a complete application, required materials, and a non‑refundable filing fee per the City’s consolidated fee schedule. A public hearing date will not be set until the application is complete and all materials and fees are received.

Signatures & Filing

Applicant / Agent Signature of Applicant (or Authorized Agent)

Title of Agent

Date

Property Owner Signature of Property Owner (if different from Applicant) Date

Filing Details

Fee Paid

Project #

Receipt #

Application Received by

Date

Variance Questions — Part 1

Answer legibly and provide as much detail as possible. For help, contact Community Development at (801) 569‑5060. This is your opportunity to make your case.

Questions 1–5 1) Describe your proposed construction and how it does not meet the City’s Zoning Ordinance. 2) Cite the section of the Zoning Ordinance that prevents your proposed construction from meeting the zoning requirements. 3) What special circumstance(s) associated with the property prevent you from meeting the zoning requirements? (The Appeal Authority cannot consider purely economic hardships.) 4) Explain how literal interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance causes an unreasonable hardship. 5) Explain what special circumstances exist on the property which do not generally apply to other properties in the same zoning district. (Justifiable hardships may relate to unusual lot size, shape, and/or topography.)

Variance Questions — Part 2

Questions 6–8 6) Will granting the variance be essential for the enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same area?

Yes No

If yes, explain how: 7) Describe how granting a variance will not substantially affect the general plan and will not be contrary to the public interest. 8) Explain how granting a variance will meet the intent of the zoning ordinance and how substantial justice will be achieved.

Variance Request Application — Submittal Procedure

Variance applications must be completed and submitted at least 30 days prior to the requested hearing date. The Appeal Authority meets as needed at West Jordan City Hall, 8000 South Redwood Road.

Complete forms: Application Form and Applicant’s Affidavit. If the property owner differs from county tax rolls, verify ownership (certified deed, real estate contract, or other proof). If someone other than the owner presents the application, complete the Agent Authorization Form.
Fees: Pay the non‑refundable filing fee (per the City’s adopted consolidated fee schedule).
Site plan (8½″ × 11″, drawn to scale) includes: (a) North arrow & scale; (b) Street names/numbers; (c) Property lines, existing/proposed buildings, accessory structures, rights‑of‑way, easements, fences, with distances from property lines and to adjacent structures; (d) Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, landscaping, parking; (e) Elevation drawing (to scale) showing all existing & proposed elevations.
Inquiry sheet: Provide complete written answers to the attached questions. Applicant or authorized agent must attend the meeting and present the case; applicant bears the burden of proof to satisfy statutory requirements. For questions, contact Community Development at (801) 569‑5060 prior to submitting.

Affidavit — Property Owner

Affidavit Heading

STATE OF

COUNTY OF

Owner(s) & Property

Owner (1)

Owner (2)

Property location / description

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