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West Jordan Development Plan Information

City of West Jordan

Development Plan 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

General

The purpose of the attached documents is to provide information necessary to plan for, apply for and submit the necessary information to obtain approval for a Development Plan in the City of West Jordan.

By providing the 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.

Contents

Documents included in the packet:
  • City of West Jordan Application
  • Property Owner Affidavit
  • Development Plan Process
  • Development Plan Checklist

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What Is a Complete Application?

A complete application will include all of the documents listed above, including items listed in the checklists. Partial submittals will not be accepted.

Submittal Meeting

A submittal meeting is to allow staff to check your application for completeness. Please contact the Planning Office at 801 569-5060 to schedule your submittal meeting.

Getting Help

Once your application has been submitted, a Project Team will be assigned to the project. The Planner is your point of contact and you can contact them for project status inquires or to the Project Team for information about their various specialties.

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Development Application

Property

Type of Application

Type of Application:

Applicant

Consultant

Property Owner(s)

Applicant must identify as a “Property Owner”, all holders of any legal title to the Property; if necessary, attach additional page(s) to this Application to identify additional Property Owners.

Property Owner 1

Property Owner 2

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Applicant Representations and Affirmations

By signing below, the Applicant hereby represents, and affirms the following:

  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 to this Application. 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 with Property Owner(s) 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

STATE OF UTAH )
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County of Salt Lake )

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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Property Owner Affidavit

Affidavit Information

STATE OF }
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COUNTY OF }

I, , being duly sworn, by my signature represent, affirm and attest as follows:

  1. Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Affidavit:
    1. “Application”: Application includes (i) the document entitled West Jordan City Development Services Application (“Application Form”), (ii) this Property Owner Affidavit (“Affidavit”) and any other Property Owner Affidavit(s), 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. “Applicant”: The individual and/or entity named as such on the Application Form.
    3. “Property Owner”: Holder of any legal title to the Property.
    4. “Property”: That parcel identified as sidwell/parcel# , located at approximately .
  2. Property Owner. To the best of my knowledge (check one):

    -or-

    (include additional pages with names if necessary)

  3. Reviewed the Application. I have reviewed the Application Form dated , submitted to the West Jordan City by , for the project entitled, “” which Application requests approval by the City of West Jordan for the following:

Property Owner Representations

  1. Information is True and Correct. The information contained in this Affidavit and the Application form, is true and correct. The Property Owner will use its best effort to ensure all contents of this Affidavit and the Application form are accurate and current.
  2. Property Owner’s Consent to the Application. The Property Owner (i) has reviewed and expressly approves the contents of the Application Form, and (ii) consents to the Applicant pursuing approval of the Application.
  3. City’s Right to Contact Property Owner. The City has the right and may contact the Property Owner directly, in writing or through other means, to verify any information contained in the Application.
  4. Contact with Property Owner is not Interference. Contact by the City as outlined in “6.” above is and shall not be considered interference with the Property Owner’s business dealings with the Applicant.
  5. Incorrect or Untrue Information Voids the Application. If any information provided as part of the Application or this Affidavit is untrue or incorrect, at the option of the City (i) the 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 Property Owner shall indemnify and hold the City harmless for any costs or claims from the Property Owner resulting from false or incorrect representations (A) of or from the Property Owner, and/or (B) resulting from the Application being voided.
  6. Notice to the City of a Changed Event. The Property Owner 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 executed the Application Form, and (ii) which alters the legal relationship of the Applicant and the Property Owner to an extent that either (A) the Applicant no longer has authorization from the Property Owner to pursue the Application in whole or in part, or (B) results in any representation or information of which the Property Owner is aware or becomes aware in the Application or this Affidavit to be, in whole or in part, untrue, incorrect, or inaccurate.

My signature below attests that I consent to the statements and information provided in the Application and attached plans and exhibits for the requested process(s) as checked above, and that all information presented by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Subscribed and sworn to me this day of , 20 .

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Concept Development Plan Submittal Checklist

Your CheckCity CheckDescription
GENERAL INFORMATION
Outline of the subject property(s)
Site acreage
General subdivision layout (if a subdivision is required)
General site plan layout (if mixed use)
Phasing Plan
Types of land use(s)
General street and pedestrian layout
General Building footprints (if mixed use)
Conceptual elevations of structures, buildings, monuments
General landscape and\or open space areas (trails, riparian corridors, equestrian and\or animal keeping areas)
Proposed parking areas
Proposed storm water detention
Flood plain boundary (if known)
Sensitive hillsides or wetlands
Density Bonuses (proposed amenity checklist completion)
Overall maximum density calculation based on proposed installation of amenities and improvements.

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Preliminary Development Plan Submittal Checklist

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Preliminary Checklist: General Information

Your CheckCity CheckDescription
GENERAL INFORMATION
Application
Owner Affidavit
Electronic copy of all plans in PDF Format.
Fees – Calculated and due after acceptance of application
Subsequent submittal may require 8 1/2 x 14 bound color textual and visual report

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Preliminary Checklist: Development Plan Information

Your CheckCity CheckDescription
PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN INFORMATION
Drawings must have separate sheets for each plan and assembled in the following order
Cover Sheet
Subdivision Plat Drawings
Outline of the subject property(s)
Site acreage
General subdivision layout (if a subdivision is required)
General site plan layout (if mixed use)
Phasing Plan
Types of land use(s)
General street and pedestrian layout
General Building footprints (if mixed use)
Conceptual elevations of structures, buildings, monuments
General landscape and\or open space areas (trails, riparian corridors, equestrian and\or animal keeping areas)
Proposed parking areas
Proposed storm water detention
Flood plain boundary (if known)
Sensitive hillsides or wetlands
Density Bonuses (proposed amenity checklist completion)
Overall maximum density calculation based on proposed installation of amenities and improvements.

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Preliminary Checklist: Report Details and Supporting Materials

Your CheckCity CheckDescription
Scope
Introduction which explains the land use and zoning characteristics
Overall project area
Number of proposed dwelling units
Number of phases
Mixed use areas
Parks
Schools
Trails
Special amenities
Location
Overall location of the project
Location of differing proposed land uses
Land features – description and location of existing physical features
Drainage canals
Irrigation canals
Flood plain
Steep slopes
Infrastructure
Ditches
Easements
Improvements and amenities installation – this portion o the report shall explain which development improvement and amenities are being selected for the purposed density bonus
Exactly how the criterion is being met
The purpose of the improvements or amenity
Describe how the improvements or amenity serve the development (outside of increasing overall density
Define what is being installed to meet the criterion by giving the number, type and or placement of each type of improvement or amenity feature (i.e. traffic calming devices)
Zoning regulations – explain how the city zoning regulations apply to the proposed development
Minimum and average lot area
Minimum and average lot width
Setback information based on garage placement
Minimum living area per each proposed structure type
Maximum and average height of each proposed structure type
Building and structures
Number and placement of each dwelling/structure type
Direct reference on the plan to specific building elevations
Fencing and wall – explain and indicate the following
Placement
Height
Type
Maintenance responsibilities
Elevation
Lighting – explain and indicate the following:
Placement
Height
Style(s)
Elevation/profile
  1. Light
  2. Light base
  3. Fixture
Public and private use areas – explain areas which will serve as either public or private use areas
Recreational
Open space
Park
Public utility
Maintenance responsibilities for each use area
Landscaping – identify the following;
Location
Amount sq ft
Purpose
Reimbursement of Public Improvements
Explain and specify all improvements, facilities and amenities that meet the criteria and eligibility for a reimbursement agreement
Include as an appendix or inserted throughout the report detailed renderings and drawings of the following
Existing land use and zoning surrounding the proposed development
Location of all abutting structures within 100 ft
Identify all abutting property owners
Exterior elevations of all sides or exterior perspectives of the following:
Residential buildings
Mixed use buildings
Monuments
Gateway features
Any additional structures
Residential development
Building envelope of every lot
Lot dimensions
Building footprint
Lot area
Street layout system
Parking layout
Parking stalls
Ingress and egress areas
Emergency lanes
Medians
Location of existing services
Water
Sanitary sewer
Storm Drain
Electricity
Natural gas
Copy of preliminary site plan showing:
Site plan
Landscape and irrigation plan
Fencing /wall plan
Lighting
Copy of preliminary subdivision or condominium plat showing:
Slope analysis map for projects with a slope in excess of 10%
Drainage ways
Roadway plans
Traffic impact study (if applicable)
Existing public facilities/utilities

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Final Development Plan Submittal Checklist

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Final Checklist: General Information

Your CheckCity CheckDescription
GENERAL INFORMATION
Application
Owner Affidavit
Electronic copy of all plans in PDF Format.
Fees – Calculated and due after acceptance of application

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Final Checklist: Development Plan

Your CheckCity CheckDescription
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Provide the following
Modified and updated information from the preliminary development plan reflecting City Council conditions of approval or other conditions or requirements
Indicate the location of the project
Describe all existing and proposed land features, attributes and amenities
Provide a map of the project’s area differentiating land uses
Provide information on all improvements and amenities to be installed with details on how these features meet the criteria for density bonuses (if applicable)
Scope and Introduction
Provide information on all zoning regulations detailing
Lot area
Setbacks
Building heights
Show the number and placement of each building and structure, while also representing the number of proposed dwelling units, indicating:
Lot area
Setbacks
Building heights
Phasing
Refer to the zoning ordinance for specific submittal requirements within the WSPA
Building and structures
Number and placement of each dwelling/structure type
Direct reference on the plan to specific building elevations
Fencing and wall – explain and indicate the following
Placement
Height
Type
Maintenance responsibilities
Elevation
Lighting – explain and indicate the following:
Placement
Height
Style(s)
Elevation/profile – showing light, light base and fixture
Public and private use areas – explain areas which will serve as either public or private use areas
Recreational
Open space
Park
Public utility
School
Maintenance responsibilities for each use area
Landscaping – identify the following;
Location
Amount – percentages
Purpose trails
Reimbursement of Public Improvements
Explain and specify all improvements, facilities and amenities that meet the criteria and eligibility for a reimbursement agreement
Include as an appendix or inserted throughout the report detailed renderings and drawings of the following
Existing land use and zoning surrounding the proposed development
Location of all abutting structures within 100 ft
Identify all abutting property owners
Exterior elevations of all sides or exterior perspectives of the following:
Residential buildings
Mixed use buildings
Monuments
Gateway features
Any additional structures
Signage
Style
Height
Type
Residential development
Building envelope of every lot
Lot dimensions
Building footprint
Lot area
Renderings and profiles of traffic calming measures and features
Parking layout
Parking stalls
Ingress and egress areas
Emergency lanes
Medians
Location of existing services
Water
Sanitary sewer
Storm Drain
Electricity
Natural gas
Copy of preliminary site plan showing:
Site plan
Landscape and irrigation plan
Fencing /wall plan
Lighting
Copy of preliminary subdivision or condominium plat showing:
Slope analysis map for projects with a slope in excess of 10%
Drainage ways
Roadway plans
Traffic impact study (if applicable)
Existing public facilities/utilities

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aerial view of West Jordan neighborhood