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Version: Condominium Subdivision Information v9 – checklist visual consistency cleanup West Jordan Condominium Subdivision Information

City of West Jordan

Condominium Subdivision Information

Planning Division | Engineering Department | Building & Safety Division | Fire Marshal

8000 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84088
Planning: 801-569-5060 | Engineering: 801-569-5070 | Building & Safety: 801-569-5050 | Fire Marshal: 801-260-7300

Overview

The purpose of this information packet is to provide the materials needed to plan for, apply for, and submit the information required to obtain approval for a condominium subdivision in the City of West Jordan.

By providing the required information it will enable the timely completion of your project. Not providing the necessary information will require the return of the application and submitted documents to you and will unnecessarily delay progress and final approval.

This document is meant to act as a guide for individual projects and may require additional information be provided, depending upon the nature of the project.

Documents included in the packet:
  • City of West Jordan Application
  • Property Owner Affidavit
  • Preconstruction Meeting Form
  • Condominium Subdivision Checklist

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What Is a Complete Application?

A complete application includes all required documents listed in this packet, including all items listed in the applicable checklists. Partial submittals will not be accepted.

Submittal Meeting

A submittal meeting is required so staff can check the application for completeness. Contact the Planning Office at 801-569-5060 to schedule a submittal meeting.

Getting Help

Once an application is submitted, a Project Team will be assigned. The Planner is the primary point of contact for project status inquiries and can help connect applicants with other team members for specialty review questions.

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Development Application

Property

Type of Application

Type of Application
Type of Application:

Applicant

Applicant information

Consultant

Consultant information

Property Owner(s)

Applicant must identify all holders of any legal title to the property. Attach additional pages if needed.

Property Owner 1 information

Property Owner 1

Property Owner 2 information

Property Owner 2

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Applicant Representations and Affirmations

  1. Definitions.
    1. “Application”: Application includes (i) this Application form, (ii) the Property Owner(s) Affidavit, and (iii) all information (whether written or verbal) provided by the Applicant, by the Consultant, by the Property Owner(s), or by any other person or entity engaged by the Applicant or the Property Owner(s) in furtherance of the Application (“Supporting Parties”).
    2. “Property Owner(s)”: Holders of any legal title to the Property.
  2. Information is True and Correct. The information described on this Application form and contained in the Property Owner’s Affidavit, is true and correct. The Applicant will use its best efforts to ensure all contents of the Application are accurate and current.
  3. Property Owner(s) Consent. All Property Owner(s) (i) have reviewed and expressly approve of the contents of this Application form, and (ii) consent to the Applicant pursuing approval of the Application.
  4. City’s Right to Contact Property Owner(s). The City has the right to contact the Property Owner(s) directly, in writing or through other means, to verify any information contained in the Application.
  5. Contact Is Not Interference. Contact by the City as outlined in “4.” above is and shall not be considered interference with the Applicant’s business dealings.
  6. Incorrect or Untrue Information Voids this Application. If any information provided as part of the Application is untrue or incorrect, at the option of the City (i) this Application shall be considered void ab initio, (ii) the City shall have no obligation to process the Application, (iii) any commitments allegedly made by the City or flowing from the Application, including also the alleged grant of any development rights by the City, shall be considered void ab initio and unenforceable, and (iv) the Applicant shall indemnify and hold the City harmless for any costs or claims resulting from false or incorrect representations (A) of or from the Applicant, and/or (B) of or from the Property Owner(s), the Consultant, and/or the Supporting Parties of which the Applicant has or had knowledge.
  7. Notice to the City of a Changed Event. The Applicant has an affirmative duty to (i) notify the City in writing of a Changed Event, (ii) fully inform the City of the nature and details of a Changed Event, and (iii) provide such notice and information within two (2) business days of a Changed Event. A Changed Event is any action or occurrence, (i) that occurs subsequent to the date the Applicant executes this Application form, and (ii) which alters the legal relationship of the Applicant and the Property Owner(s) to an extent that either (A) the Applicant no longer has authorization from the Property Owner(s) to pursue the Application, or (B) results in any representation or information in this Application or the Property Owner’s Affidavit to be, in whole or in part, untrue, incorrect, or inaccurate.

(Completed Notary Block for Applicant’s signature must be attached to this Application form)

Privacy Notice: The personal data being collected is included in a public record as defined under Utah Code 63G-2-301 and may be available to the public as provided in Utah Code 63G-2-201. Prior to making a record available to the public, the City of West Jordan redacts private, protected, or controlled information as defined in Utah Code 63G-2-302, 304, and 305. For more information, please contact the City’s Data Privacy Officer, Tangee Sloan – tangee.sloan@westjordan.utah.gov.

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Notary Block for Applicant’s Signature

Notary Block for Applicant’s Signature

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On this day of , 20, before the undersigned notary public in and for the said state, personally appeared [name of person], known or identified to me to be a/the [position of responsibility] of [name of company or entity], and the person who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that said company or entity executed the same.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written.

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Condominium Subdivision Process

General

The purpose of the condominium subdivision process is to obtain Planning Commission approval. The subdivision, construction drawings and procedures must comply with the provisions of the City of West Jordan Municipal Code, the Design and Construction Standards and Utah Code. No regulatory permits will be issued, no clearing, grubbing, grading, drainage work, parking lot construction or other site improvement will be allowed until final approval and proper permits are obtained. Processing times will vary based upon availability of city staff time and the completeness of the applicant’s submitted plans. Checklists for a condominium subdivision are attached and are located on the City’s website at www.westjordan.utah.gov.

Applicant’s Initial Contact with City Staff

Your initial contact with city staff will take place with the Planning Department, either by telephone or by meeting at the Community Development Department counter. If you are not familiar with city processes and requirements city staff can briefly discuss the processes and requirements with you.

Pre-Application Meeting

The applicant can contact the community development department staff to schedule a pre-application meeting. Pre-applications meetings are held weekly.

The purposes of the pre-application conference are:

  1. To better facilitate the development process by establishing initial contacts between city staff and the applicant.
  2. Provide an opportunity for the applicant to present the project to city staff and receive comments from them.
  3. Provide an opportunity for the applicant to ask questions regarding city requirements in order to eliminate unnecessary delays to the proposed project

If the applicant is familiar with the city’s processes and requirements, they may skip this step and go directly to preparation of the preliminary subdivision.

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Preliminary Subdivision

Application

The preliminary condominium subdivision process can be initiated by submitting the application, along with items listed on the preliminary condominium subdivision checklist and the following. The Application will be not be accepted until a determination has been made that the application is complete.

  • Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
  • Homeowners Association.

Staff Review

Review times are based upon the plans submitted and number of projects in for review, the first review may take approximately 4 weeks. Subsequent reviews, if needed, will be completed in approximately 2 weeks. After staff have completed their review, the applicant will be contacted to schedule a redline comment meeting.

Planning Commission Review and Action

Once the development team has completed their review and determined it is complete, the City Planner will schedule the preliminary subdivision for a Planning Commission meeting for their review and action. The following items will be completed as part of this task:

  1. Scheduling and Public Notices – The City Planner will schedule the condominium preliminary subdivision for review by the Planning Commission and arrange for publication of a public hearing.
  2. Review and Action – For a condominium preliminary subdivision to be considered by the Planning Commission, the applicant must attend the Planning Commission meeting to explain the proposal and answer questions. Once all questions have been answered to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission will take action in one of the following forms:
    1. Approval of the condominium preliminary subdivision
    2. Approval with modifications or conditions
    3. Postpone were further information or input is necessary
    4. Deny the condominium preliminary subdivision

Notice of the action will be sent to the applicant regarding the Planning Commission’s action.

Expiration of Preliminary Approval

An approved condominium preliminary subdivision is valid for one year following the date of approval. The one-year period may be extended by the zoning administrator for up to an additional six (6) months period for good cause shown by the applicant as a written petition prior to expiration of the original time period. In cases where the subdivision is to be developed in phases, the approval will remain valid, provided that a final subdivision on at least one phase is approved, recorded and developed within 12 months of the date of preliminary approval and provided that each successive phase is approved, recorded and developed within 12 months of the previous phase’s recording date.

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Final Condominium Subdivision

Application

The condominium final subdivision process can be initiated by submitting the application along with items listed on the final condominium subdivision checklist. The Application will not be accepted until a determination has been made that the application is complete.

Staff Review

Review times are based upon the plans submitted and number of projects in for review, the first review may take approximately 4 weeks. Subsequent reviews, if needed, will be completed in approximately 2 weeks. After staff have completed their review, the applicant will be contacted to schedule a redline comment meeting.

Staff Action

City staff will notify the applicant that the final condominium subdivision is approved and the final subdivision mylar can be created.

Preparation and Submittal of Subdivision

The applicant will prepare the final condominium subdivision mylar and obtain the signatures of the following companies.

  1. Natural gas provider
  2. Salt Lake County Board of Health
  3. Cable provider
  4. Electric power provider
  5. Signatures of property owners and beneficiaries with notary acknowledgement
  6. Others as required

After obtaining the required signatures submit the original mylar, along with the following:

  1. Payment of Impact Fees.
  2. Public Improvement Construction and Assurance Agreement (Bond) or Restoration and Revegetation Bond
  3. Current title report no older than 30 days.

City Signatures

City staff will be responsible for obtaining the required city department signatures.

  1. Planning Commission
  2. City Engineering
  3. City Attorney
  4. Mayor and City Recorder

Subdivision Recordation

An appointment is made between city staff and developer to meet at the Salt Lake County Recorders Office to record the subdivision. The applicant is responsible for providing Salt Lake County Recorder’s requirements for recordation, including approval to record and recording fees. The City of West Jordan is only there to provide a continuous chain of custody.

Expiration of Final Subdivision Approval

An approved, unrecorded final subdivision is valid for two (2) years. The one-year period may be extended by the zoning administrator for up to an additional six (6) months period for good cause shown by the applicant as a written petition prior to expiration of the original time period.

Preconstruction Meeting

After all code requirements are met, the community development department will schedule a preconstruction meeting with the applicant, his contractor and city staff. During the meeting a set of approved construction drawings will be given to the applicant, which must be on site at all times during the construction of the project. At this time a land disturbance permit will be granted, and the Building Permit Requirements Form will be signed.

Building Permit

A building permit may be issued after the final subdivision has been recorded, a preconstruction held, erosion control measure has been installed, inspected and approved, applicable impact fees paid, and fire department requirements has been met.

Warranty Period

After final inspections of the public improvements are completed, a 12-month warranty period begins. The applicant is required to meet all requirements specified in the City of West Jordan Municipal Code.

Final Inspection

After the 12-month warranty period, a final inspection of the improvements will take place in accordance with the City’s City of West Jordan Municipal Code.

Development Agreement (if applicable)

The Development Agreement is a formal written agreement between the city and the applicant, which details the responsibilities of both parties. The responsibilities detailed in the agreement for the city are those that are provided for in the Municipal Code and are reiterated in the Agreement. In addition to the standard items the city agrees to provide, any project specific items the city agrees to do are outlined in the ‘Special Provisions’ section of the agreement. The agreement also details items the applicant will provide along with any special requirements, which are also outlined in the ‘Special Provisions’ section. The Development Agreement is prepared by the city attorney’s office, then distributed and reviewed by other city departments who provide input into the Agreement. The Agreement is then reviewed as part of the project by the Planning Commission and approved, rejected, or returned for changes. A Development Agreement for a project will require City Council approval.

Reimbursement Agreement (if applicable)

If the Applicant feels that certain facilities being constructed may be subject to reimbursement, the applicant shall prepare a letter addressed to the City Engineer prior to Final Approval of the project detailing the reasons. Facilities included in City master plans and impact fee studies may be subject to reimbursement dependent upon the findings of the City Engineer and Community Development Director who will respond in writing to the Applicant. If the City Engineer and Community Development Director agree that such facilities may be subject to reimbursement, the City Attorney will prepare an Agreement. The Reimbursement Agreement requires approval by the City Council.

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Condominium Preliminary Subdivision Submittal Checklist

Use the following checklist for preliminary condominium subdivision submittals. The checklist includes separate columns for applicant review and City review.

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Preliminary Checklist: General Information

Preliminary general information checklist
Your CheckCity CheckDescription
GENERAL INFORMATION
Application
Owner Affidavit
Electronic copy of all plans in PDF Format
Fee are calculated and due after acceptance of application
Title report prepared within 60 days

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Preliminary Checklist: Subdivision Drawings

Preliminary subdivision drawings checklist
Your CheckCity CheckDescription
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION DRAWINGS
Drawings must have separate sheets for each plan and assembled in the following order
Cover Sheet
Subdivision Plat Drawings
Subdivision Name – at the top of the sheet
Township, range and section
North arrow, scale
Corner section tie
Boundary lines and dimensions
Subdivision boundary survey information including dimensions and bearings
Legal Description
Dedication language
Vicinity Map – legible with major street names and highlighted subject property
Legend showing all symbols, line types, hashing and abbreviations
Date of drawing
Applicant name and address
Developer name and address
Design firm name and address
West Jordan revision blocks
Adjoining property lots and parcels showing ownership name and tax ID numbers
Indicate ownership and maintenance responsibilities for detention and open space areas.
Existing and proposed roads
Existing lots and parcels showing dimensions and area
Phases – All proposed phases of development, numbered and defined, with timetable for development
Existing easements showing type of easement and recording information
Proposed easements
Existing and proposed fences
Proposed dedications for public use
Provide a letter of intent or maintenance plan for open space and parks maintained by the project.
Locations of all existing buildings
The following dimensions shall be shown on the floor plans:
Exterior dimensions
All perimeters dimensions of each unit
Hallways, stairwells, escapes and shafts
Exterior wall thickness and common well thickness
Ownership of attic space
Label “convertible space” for each pace
Interior square footage of each proposed unit
Legend showing:
Private ownership – slashed lines
Common areas – bold outline
Limited common areas – cross-hatching
Certificate of building specifications of existing buildings signed by a licensed surveyor
Elevations of floors, ceilings and their thickness
Show the following information on a separate sheet
Description of the land included within the project
The linear measurement and location of the exterior boundaries of the building(s)
Diagrammatic floor plans of the building, identifying each convertible space and physical unit.
A description or delineation of the boundaries of any unit or convertible space not contained in the building.
A distinguishing number for every unit.
The location and dimensions of all easements
Label “convertible space” for each such space
The location and dimensions of convertible lands
The location and dimensions of any withdrawable lands
Phases – All proposed phases of development, numbered and defined, with timetable for development
Existing and proposed lot lines, numbers, dimensions and area
Overall subdivision layout
Boundary lines and dimensions
Existing and proposed fences
Existing buildings
Existing and proposed streetlights
Street layout: including curb, gutter, and sidewalk
Geologic obstacles – floodplain, sensitive hillsides, wetlands, 100 year flood plains
Proposed dedication of public use areas – Right of ways

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Preliminary Checklist: Utility, Drainage, and Overlay Zones

Preliminary utility and drainage checklist
Your CheckCity CheckDescription
Utility and Drainage Plan
Subdivision name
North arrow, legend
Show existing roads, lots and easements lines
Show proposed roads, curb, gutter, and sidewalk, lots and easement lines
Topography – 2 foot contour intervals
Show existing FEMA 100 year flood plain
Show existing channels, canals, ditches, springs, wells, wetlands, culverts and ponds
Show existing storm drains, manholes, inlet boxes, combination boxes and cleanouts
Indicate the location of the proposed detention facility
Indicate the proposed connection to the existing storm water system. Include project discharge amount. (0.2 cubic feet per second per acre max)
Drainage arrows indicating the direction of storm water flow in proposed streets
Show existing sanitary sewer system, culinary water system, subsurface drains, gas lines, pow lines, cable lines and phone lines
Location of the proposed project connection to the existing city water system. Include project fire flow, fire storage and demand calculations
Location of the proposed project connection to the existing city sanitary system. Include peak discharge amount.
Overlay Zones
Hillside District Overlay Zone – If the project is within the Hillside District Overlay Zone see requirements at www.westjordan.utah.gov
Well Protection Overlay Zone – if the project is within the Well Protection Zone see requirements at www.westjordan.utah.gov
Airport Overlay Zone – if the project is within the Airport Overlay Zone see requirements at www.westjordan.utah.gov

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Preliminary Checklist: CC&Rs and Homeowners Association

Preliminary CC&Rs and homeowners association checklist
Your CheckCity CheckDescription
DECLARATION, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, as required by Utah Code which shall include the following:
Description of the land included within the project
The linear measurement and location of the exterior boundaries of the building(s)
Diagrammatic floor plans of the building, identifying each convertible space and physical unit.
A description or delineation of the boundaries of any unit or convertible space not contained in the building.
A distinguishing number for every unit.
The location and dimensions of all easements
Label “convertible space” for each such space
The location and dimensions of convertible lands
The location and dimensions of any withdrawable lands
A description of the building stating
  1. Architecture
  2. Number of stories
  3. Number of basements
  4. Number of units
  5. Principal materials
  6. Description of improvements contained in the project.
Description of common areas and facilities
Name and address of person authorized to receive service or process.
If the project contains convertible land a statement is required providing the following
  1. maximum number of units within each convertible land
  2. Compatibility with structures within the condominium project
Signed and acknowledged by all person have an ownership
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION – To ensure maintenance of the common open space and other improvements the owner/developer shall incorporate under the laws of the state a homeowners association prior to recording the final plat, including the following:
Mandatory membership
Permanent common open space restrictions
Liability insurance
Property taxes
Maintaining recreational and other facilities
All lot owners to pay their prorated share of costs
Assessments levied by the association may become a lien
If the homeowners’ association does not maintain the common open space and improvements as required, the city may, at its option, perform the maintenance or contract to have the maintenance performed. The city may recover all costs incident thereto by means of a lien against the involved properties or the members of the homeowners association.

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Condominium Final Subdivision Submittal Checklist

Use the following checklist for final condominium subdivision submittals. The checklist includes applicant and City check columns and follows the major categories from the packet.

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Final Checklist: General Information

Final general information checklist
Your CheckCity CheckDescription
GENERAL INFORMATION
Application
Owner Affidavit
Electronic copy of all plans in PDF Format.
Preconstruction Meeting Form
Fees – Calculated and due after acceptance of application
Title report prepared within 60 days
Geotechnical Report
Phase 1 Environmental Report
Engineers Estimate
Off-site Dedication or Easement Legal Descriptions, if applicable
Public Easements, if applicable
Adjacent Property Owners Agreement, if applicable

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Final Checklist: Final Plat Drawings

Final plat drawings checklist
Your CheckCity CheckDescription
FINAL PLAT DRAWINGS
Drawings must have separate sheets for each plan and assembled in the following order
Cover Sheet
Subdivision Plat Drawings
Scale – not smaller than 100 feet to the inch
Subdivision Name – at the top of the sheet
Township, range and section
North arrow, top faces either north or west
Corner section tie
Boundary bearing and dimensions, tied to public survey monuments
Subdivision boundary survey information including dimensions and bearings and locations
Survey information and certificate – name, stamp and signature of registered surveyor
Legal description
Metes and bounds description
Existing and proposed roads, curb, gutter and sidewalk
Right-of-way lines and monuments
Lots, blocks and parcels proposed for public use dedication
Existing lots and parcels showing dimensions and area
Lot numbering
All lots to have PUE easements at least 7 foot wide
Street names and numbering
Streetlight locations
Fire hydrants locations
Fences and notes
Dedication language and notary
Vicinity Map – legible with major street names and highlighted subject property
Legend showing all symbols, line types, hashing and abbreviations
Date of drawing
Applicant name and address
Developer name and address
Design firm name and address
West Jordan revision blocks
Adjoining property lots and parcels showing ownership name and tax ID numbers
Existing easements showing type of easement and recording information
Proposed easements – sufficient ties are to be shown to locate the easement
Subsurface drain – protective covenants and maintenance agreements
Indicate ownership and maintenance responsibilities for detention and open space areas.
Existing and proposed fences
Lands reserved in private ownership for community use
Locations of jurisdictional boundary lines for: FEMA, US Corps of Engineers ad SLCounty Flood Control District
Any necessary agreements with adjacent property owners regarding storm drainage, irrigation or other matters
Outside Agencies/Entities approvals with might be affected by the project
Any other special notes or requirements
Drainage Easement to be a minimum of 15 foot wide
City of West Jordan signature blocks for: City Engineer, City Attorney, Planning Commission, City Council (a signature line for the Mayor and attestation by the City Recorder) and County Recorder
Utility signature blocks for: natural gas, electric power, telephone, cable and Salt Lake County Health
Plat Second Sheet
Floor plans:
Exterior dimensions
All perimeters dimensions of each unit
Hallways, stairwells, escapes and shafts
Exterior wall thickness and common well thickness
Ownership of attic space
Label “convertible space” for each pace
Interior square footage of each proposed unit
Exterior dimensions
All perimeters dimensions of each unit
Hallways, stairwells, escapes and shafts
Legend:
Private ownership – slashed lines
Common areas – bold outline
Limited common areas – cross-hatching
Certificate of building specifications of existing buildings signed by a licensed surveyor
Elevations of floors, ceilings and their thickness
Additional Information can be supplied on the plat map or on a separate sheet
Description of the land included within the project
The linear measurement and location of the exterior boundaries of the building(s)
Diagrammatic floor plans of the building, identifying each convertible space and physical unit.
A description or delineation of the boundaries of any unit or convertible space not contained in the building.
A distinguishing number for every unit.
The location and dimensions of all easements
Label “convertible space” for each such space
The location and dimensions of convertible lands
The location and dimensions of any withdrawable lands
Phases – All proposed phases of development, numbered and defined, with timetable for development
Existing and proposed lot lines, numbers, dimensions and area
Overall subdivision layout
Boundary lines and dimensions
Existing and proposed fences
Existing buildings
Existing and proposed streetlights
Street layout: including curb, gutter, and sidewalk
Geologic obstacles – floodplain, sensitive hillsides, wetlands, 100 year flood plains
Proposed dedication of public use areas – Right of ways
Hillside District Overlay Zone – The project is within the Hillside District Overlay Zone
Well Protection Overlay Zone – The project is within the Well Protection Zone
Airport Overlay Zone – The project is within the Airport Zone

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Final Checklist: Utility and Drainage Plan

Final utility and drainage checklist
Your CheckCity CheckDescription
Utility and Drainage Plan
Title block
Scale at 1”= 60’ or 1”= 100’
“Call Before You Dig” symbol and telephone number
North arrow, scale, and site plan underlay.
Relationship of utilities to each other on plan view.
Existing and proposed utilities – sewer, culinary water, secondary water, fire hydrants, storm drains, subsurface drains, gas lines, power lines, communications lines, cable television lines, and street lights.
Water meter locations. A separate meter for irrigation connection to main is required for landscape area of 100 sq ft or more
Streetlights are provided at ends of cul-de-sacs, all street intersections, entrance to any pedestrian pass-through.
Overhead utilities must be buried. Show existing overhead utilities on this drawing and indicate how and where they will be buried.
Utility Easements – Location and dimensions. Provide a 20-foot easement for one utility, and a 25-foot easement for two utilities.
All streets are named and existing and future right-of-way width to centerline is shown.
Existing and proposed hydrants.
Show existing improvements in, and adjacent to, the project. Must clearly distinguish “existing” and “to be constructed” improvements (Plan Sheets).
Show water and sewer facilities and dimension from the centerline of the road or property line with a mandatory 10-foot separation between culinary water and sewer facilities.
Driveways, if known – sidewalk ramps are located
Minimum fire flow required by the IFC for the proposed structures. Fire flow calculations at all hydrant locations.
A note on the drawing from the design engineer verifying that the proposed improvements comply with the City’s design and construction standards.
A note on the drawing from the design engineer verifying that the proposed improvements comply with the City’s design and construction standards.

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Final Checklist: Overall Drainage Plan

Final overall drainage checklist
Your CheckCity CheckDescription
Overall Drainage Plan
Project title
North arrow and scale. (1”=100’ max.)
“Call Before You Dig” symbol and telephone number
Revisions block
Compliance Note indicating all facilities conform to the City’s Design and Construction Standards and Master Storm Drain Plan.
Show proposed and existing conditions for the property being developed and within 100-feet of the project’s boundary.
Dashed lines and labels showing existing improvements, with elevations to show the project’s conformity with the existing conditions.
Show proposed contours (use solid lines) and spot elevations.
Topography – Contour lines at 2-foot intervals
Slopes of 10-percent or greater are shown. (Hillside ordinance applies)
Proposed contours for site, parking lot and landscaping are shown.
Proposed sidewalks, sidewalk ramps curb and gutter with spot elevations.
Storm Drain Calculations
Elevations shown (top of curb, flowline and crownline) at limits of construction, P.C.’s, P.T.’s, and grade breaks.
Percentage of grade and direction of flow is indicated.
Pad and finished floor elevations for all new structures are shown.
Finished floor elevation of all buildings adjacent to this property and spot grades on adjacent properties to show elevational relationships.
All existing and “to be constructed” block walls are shown.
Proposed and existing drainage easements, with dimensions, elevations and typical sections
Shows existing or “to be dedicated” rights-of-way and easements.
“Sight visibility easements” with dimensions
Flood Plain and Wetland Information – Flood plain or wetland boundary locations.
Drainage calculations – Hydraulic and hydrologic storm drainage calculations using a 10-year storm and a 100-year storm event with 0.2 cubic foot per second/acre discharge in 24 hours stamped by a registered professional engineer. Engineer is to use rational method and provide output from these calculations. (Separate report)
Storm Water Facilities – Size, slope, location, and description of existing and “to be constructed” storm drain facilities line elevations.
Direction of storm water flows, catch basins, manholes, combination boxes, invert and rim elevations; inlets, outlets, waterways, culverts, detention basins, orifice plate sizes, required riprap, required double inlet/dissipater, outlets to off-site facilities, and off-site drainage facilities.
Proposed roof drains, include size, type slope, and flow
Existing culverts, streams, channels, and detention ponds with proposed changes include typical section, erosion protection, permanent structures, freeboard, and access.
An overland release for storm water is provided for all sag points such that no structures would be flooded if the underground drain system were blocked or the capacity exceeded.
Detention areas and details are shown. This is to include spillways at a 3:1 maximum side slopes.
Subdrain system – Required if project fronts canal property, the geotechnical report indicates groundwater within the footing zone, or the area is known for a high groundwater table. Subsurface drains must lower groundwater levels to 3-feet below all basement levels. (To be maintained by Homeowner’s Association)
Existing irrigation ditches have been piped or abandoned as approved by the ditch master.
Existing irrigation tailwater ditches or sheet flow is properly conveyed through the property.
Erosion protection is provided for all cut and fill slopes.
Energy dissipaters are provided on the outfall of drain lines discharging into creeks and earthen channels capable of slowing velocities to 3-feet per second
Oil water separator system in place before it discharges into the city system.
Approval from County Flood Control – Obtain a flood control permit for facilities under the jurisdiction of Salt Lake County Flood District
Approval from the Army Corps of Engineers – If the site is within or adjacent to any known wetlands.
Federal, State and Local Permits – Acquire permits necessary for the project.
State stream alteration permit

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Final Checklist: Overall Grading Plan and SWPPP

Final grading and SWPPP checklist
Your CheckCity CheckDescription
Overall Grading Plan
Project title
North arrow and scale. (1”=100’ max.)
“Call Before You Dig” symbol and telephone number are shown
Revisions block
Compliance note indicating all facilities conform to the City’s Design and Construction Standards.
Proposed and existing conditions for the property being developed and within 100- feet of the project’s boundary.
Dashed lines and labels showing existing improvements, with elevations noted to show the project’s conformity with the existing conditions.
Show proposed contours (use solid lines) and spot elevations
Topography – Contour lines at 2-foot intervals
Slopes of 10-percent or greater are shown. (Hillside ordinance applies)
Proposed contours for site, parking lot and landscaping are shown.
Proposed sidewalks and sidewalk ramps with spot elevations are provided as required.
Proposed curb and gutter with spot elevations
Elevations shown (top of curb, flowline and crown line) at limits of construction, P.C.’s, P.T.’s, and grade breaks.
Percentage of grade and direction of flow
Pad and finished floor elevations for all new structures
Finished floor elevation of all buildings adjacent to this property and spot grades on adjacent properties to show elevational relationships.
All existing and “to be constructed” block walls are shown.
Proposed and existing drainage easements, with dimensions, elevations and typical sections as needed.
Soils report required for all public roadways
Soils report required for all public roadways
SWPPP
The project fulfills all the requirements of the Land Disturbance. See Land Disturbance Permit requirements at www.westjordan.utah.gov.

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Final Checklist: Public Street Design

Final public street design checklist
Your CheckCity CheckDescription
Public Street Design Plan View
Street Monuments
Street name and number
Right of way width.
Design benchmark.
Property lines. Locations of easements (existing and proposed)
Center line with stationing. Please include any horizontal curve information.
Horizontal sight distance if road intersection is not 90 degrees or if road intersects a horizontal curve.
Existing edge of asphalt spot elevations as well as centerline spot elevations. 50 foot intervals.
Existing curb, gutter, sidewalk and drive approaches. Provide spot elevations for both sides of the street.
Profile spot elevation designations at curb return.
Existing and proposed utilities.
Existing and proposed street lights.
Extend limits of drawing 100’ before and after proposed improvements. Include driveways and any road intersection.
Proposed storm drain system. Include pipe length, material, and size. Include manhole size, and rim elevation. Include any grate elevations.
Proposed sanitary sewer system. Include pipe length, material, and size. Include manhole size and rim elevation.
Proposed culinary water system. Include length, size and class of pipe as well as valves, tees, crosses, fire hydrants and service laterals.
Proposed secondary water system. Include length, size, and class of pipe as well as valves, tees, crosses, and service laterals.
Existing and proposed fire hydrants. Maximum spacing 500 feet.
Existing and proposed fire hydrants. Maximum spacing 500 feet.
Elevation at left and right side of sheet.
Public Street Design Profile View
Existing ground profile at proposed profile grade line (center line or top back of curb.
Proposed profile grade line (center line or top back of curb). Include grade information, slope, VPI, VPC, CPT etc. Include elevations at points of interest.
Vertical sight distance. Safe stopping distance when required.
All necessary vertical curve information including length of curve, AKA Value.
Extend profile line 100 feet each way showing existing improvements
Profiles of sanitary sewer system. Include length, size, type and slope of pipe. Include manhole size, rim and flow line elevations.
Profiles of storm drain system. Include length, size, type and lope of pipe. Include hydraulic grade line and contributing system flow. Include all rim gate and low line elevations.
Profiles of culinary and or secondary water system if line size is 12 inches or greater. Include length, size, type and slope of pipe. Include air vacuum station at all high points.
Show conflicts between utilities. Include distance between utilities pipe edge to pipe edge.
Engineering Department review and comments on drawings.
Applicant revision of proposed drawings and resubmission to Engineering Department.
Engineering Department approval of public street plan.
Engineering Department approval of public street plan.
Overall site layout complete with lot and easements lines.

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Final Checklist: Traffic, Demolition, Landscaping, Irrigation, and Landscape Worksheet

Final traffic demolition landscaping irrigation and landscape worksheet checklist
Your CheckCity CheckDescription
Traffic Signs and Striping Plan
Street layout including curb, gutter, and sidewalk.
Stop bars as required by MUTCD
Cross walks.
Painted messages or arrows.
Stop signs per most current edition of MUTCD.
Street signs per most current edition of MUTCD.
Any additional signs as warranted by the most current edition of MUTCD.
Traffic striping or tape for all lanes.
Proposed signal loops if required.
Proposed signal light if required.
Proposed signal light if required.
Traffic Impact Analysis
Engineering will determine if a Traffic Impact Analysis is required and provide the to the applicant the Guidelines for the Traffic Impact Study
Demolition Plan
Project title
North arrow
Scale of drawing
“Call Before You Dig” symbol and telephone number are shown (plan sheets).
Revisions block is shown.
Structures and other facilities to be removed are shown, indicate SqFt for each structure.
Public Landscaping Plan
Designation of “landscape zones” (grouping plants with similar water needs)
The location of all proposed plants and a plant schedule specifying the quantity, size, common name botanical name, and spacing of all proposed plants
Existing and proposed landscape grading of the site indicating contours at two foot (2′) intervals. Proposed berming shall be indicated using one foot (1′) contour intervals
Location of existing buildings and structures
The location, size, and common names of all existing mature trees and significant vegetation, on the site and within adjacent rights of way, indicating plants that will be retained and those that will be removed
The location and dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings and structures, property lines, easements, parking lots and drives, streets and rights-of-way, signs, sidewalks, dumpster enclosures, fences.
The location of all meters, lighting, fire hydrants and utility boxes in the right-of-way or on the property
Designation of “landscape zones” (grouping plants with similar water needs)
Designation of “landscape zones” (grouping plants with similar water needs)
Public Irrigation Plan
Location of connection to water supply
Size of connection
Pipe type
Static water pressure(psi)
Backflow prevention device type and location
Water meter size and location
Layout of irrigation system and a legend summarizing the type and size of all major system components and irrigation heads, including manufacturer’s name and model numbers
Flow rate in gallons per minute and design operating pressure in psi for each valve
Precipitation rate in inches per hour for each irrigation zone
Indicate either a pressure regulation device or pressure regulated spray heads
Show location of rain shutoff device and how connected to controller (wire or wireless)
Show location of rain shutoff device and how connected to controller (wire or wireless)
Landscape Worksheet of Summary Data
Completed Water Allowance Worksheet available at www.westjordan.utah.gov

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Final Checklist: CC&Rs and Homeowners Association

Final CC&Rs and homeowners association checklist
Your CheckCity CheckDescription
DECLARATION, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AMD RESTRICTIONS Utah State Code Requirement
Description of the land included within the project
The linear measurement and location of the exterior boundaries of the building(s)
Diagrammatic floor plans of the building, identifying each convertible space and physical unit.
A description or delineation of the boundaries of any unit or convertible space not contained in the building.
A distinguishing number for every unit.
The location and dimensions of all easements
Label “convertible space” for each such space
The location and dimensions of convertible lands
The location and dimensions of any withdrawable lands.
A description of the building stating
  1. Architecture
  2. Number of stories
  3. Number of basements
  4. Number of units
  5. Principal materials
  6. Description of improvements contained in the project.
Name and address of person authorized to receive service or process
Description of common areas and facilities
If the project contains convertible land a statement is required providing the following
  1. maximum number of units within each convertible land
  2. Compatibility with structures within the condominium project
Signed and acknowledged by all person have an ownership
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION To ensure maintenance of the common open space and other improvements the owner/developer shall incorporate under the laws of the state a homeowners association prior to recording the final plat, including the following
Mandatory membership
Permanent common open space restrictions
Liability insurance
Property taxes
Maintaining recreational and other facilities
All lot owners to pay their prorated share of costs
Assessments levied by the association may become a lien If the homeowners’ association does not maintain the common open space and improvements as required, the city may, at its option, perform the maintenance or contract to have the maintenance performed. The city may recover all costs incident thereto by means of a lien against the involved properties or the members of the homeowners association.
If the homeowners’ association does not maintain the common open space and improvements as required, the city may, at its option, perform the maintenance or contract to have the maintenance performed. The city may recover all costs incident thereto by means of a lien against the involved properties or the members of the homeowners association.

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aerial view of West Jordan neighborhood