White City Metro Township Council Special Workshop Meeting Agenda October 15, 2020
Greater Salt Lake Municipal Service District Office 2001 S. State St., Room #N 3-600 (Breakroom area) Salt Lake City, Utah 84190 6:00 PM
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1. Welcome and Determine Quorum:
2. Discussion and Staff Direction Regarding the Development of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance for the White City Municipal Code of Ordinances – Jim McNulty, MSD Planning and Development
3. Discussion and Staff Direction on Transportation Chapter of the General Plan (Transportation) – Kate Davies, Senior Long Range Planner
4. Discission and Staff Direction on Additional Uses for CARES Act Funds – Council Member Scott Little
5. Motion to Adjourn Meeting
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ORDINANCE NO.______DATE: ______AN ORDINANCE OF THE WHITE CITY METRO TOWNSHIP COUNCIL CREATING CHAPTER 19.15 OF THE WHITE CITY METRO TOWNSHIP CODE TO AUTHORIZE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND TO ENACT RELATED REGULATIONS RECITALS WHEREAS, Utah Code §10-2a-414(3) provides that a Salt Lake County ordinance will remain in effect as the ordinance of the White City Metro Township (“White City”) “until the metro township council amends or repeals the ordinance;” and WHEREAS, Title 19 of the White City Metro Township Code (the “Code”) governs zoning within White City; and WHEREAS, because the Salt Lake County originally adopted Title 19 prior to the incorporation of the White City Metro Township, Title 19 as currently constituted is not specific to White City and does not account for the metro township form of municipal government; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2019, White City amended its general plan to include a moderate housing element to comply with the requirements of H.B. 295 and S.B. 34, which collectively enacted various moderate housing requirements for municipalities, including but not limited to requirements that municipalities of a certain size amend their general plans to include a moderate housing element; and WHEREAS, the White City moderate housing element calls for the development and adoption of an accessory dwelling unit (“ADU”) ordinance to assist in the creation of more moderate-income housing options in White City; and WHEREAS, of the various moderate housing options presented to the citizens of White City during the development of the moderate housing element, the creation of an ADU ordnance and the reduction of regulations limiting the use of ADUs received the most support; and WHEREAS, the White City Metro Township Council (“Council”) instructed its planning and development staff to develop an ADU ordinance to implement the moderate housing plan’s ADU recommendations; and WHEREAS, the White City planning and development staff prepared a draft ordinance, which White City’ attorney has reviewed, that would enact Chapter 19.15 of the White City Metro Township Code to authorize and regulate ADUs in certain residential zones within White City; and WHEREAS, after holding a public hearing and taking public comment pursuant to Utah Code Ann. § 10-9a-502, the White City Planning Commission recommended that the Council adopt the ADU ordinance the planning and development staff developed; and WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the ordinance and determined that it furthers the goals of the moderate housing plan and will be in the best interest of White City and its citizens.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WHITE CITY METRO TOWNSHIP COUNCIL that the attached ADU ordinance is adopted and will become effective 20 days after publication pursuant to Utah Code Ann. § 10-3-711(1) and Utah Code Ann. § 10-3-712. APPROVED and ADOPTED this ______day of ______, 2020.
WHITE CITY METRO TOWNSHIP
COUNCIL
By: ______Paulina Flint, Mayor
ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______Sherrie Swensen, Clerk/Recorder METRO TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY
VOTING
Mayor Flint voting _____ Council Member Cutler voting _____ Council Member Dickerson voting _____ Council Member Perry voting _____ Council Member Price voting _____
(Complete as Applicable) Summary of ordinance published in newspaper: ______Date of publication:______Effective date of ordinance:______
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SUMMARY OF
WHITE CITY METRO TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. ______
On the _____ day of ______, 2020, the White City Metro Township Council adopted Ordinance No. ______, creating Chapter 19.15 of the White City Metro
Township Code to authorize accessory dwelling units in certain zones and to enact related regulations to govern the use of accessory dwelling units within White City.
By: ______Paulina Flint, Mayor
ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______Sherrie Swensen, Clerk METRO TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY
VOTING Mayor Flint voting _____ Council Member Cutler voting _____ Council Member Dickerson voting _____ Council Member Perry voting _____ Council Member Price voting _____
A complete copy of Ordinance No. ______is available in the office of the White City Metro Township Clerk, 2001 South State Street, N2-700, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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19.15.010 Purpose The White City Metro Township recognizes that ADUs in single-family residential zones can be an important tool in the overall housing plan for the metro township. The purposes of the ADU standards of this code are to: A. Allow opportunities for property owners to provide social or personal support for family members where independent living is desirable;
B. Provide for affordable housing opportunities;
C. Make housing units available to moderate income people who might otherwise have difficulty finding housing within the city;
D. Provide opportunities for additional income to offset rising housing costs;
E. Develop housing units in single-family neighborhoods that are appropriate for people at a variety of stages in the life cycle;
F. Preserve the character of single-family neighborhoods by providing standards governing development of ADUs; and
G. Ensure that ADUs are properly regulated by requiring property owners to obtain a business license and a building permit for an ADU prior to renting the ADU. 19.15.020 Definitions ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU): A self-contained dwelling unit located on an owner occupied property that is either incorporated within the single-family residence or in a detached building, which maintains complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation (i.e., a separate kitchen). An ADU is part of the single-family residence and is not a multi-family unit. OWNER OCCUPANCY: When a property owner, as reflected in title records, makes his or her legal residence at the site, as evidenced by voter registration, vehicle registration, driver's license, county assessor records or similar means. PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (PUE): An area on a recorded plat map or other recorded document that is dedicated to the use and installation of public utility facilities. 19.15.030 Allowed Areas/Zones ADUs shall be a permitted use only on single family home lots in the following R Zones that require 5,000 square foot minimum lot sizes or greater: R-1-5, R-1-6, R-1-7, R-1-8, R-
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1-10, R-1-15, R-1-21, R-1-43. ADUs are prohibited in all other zones. In no case shall an ADU be permitted in a townhome, a multi-family PUD, or other attached unit type, or on any lot that cannot satisfy the parking, setback, or lot coverage requirements. 19.15.040 Number of Residents ADUs shall be occupied by no more than two (2) related or unrelated adults and their dependents. 19.15.050 Setbacks Side yard setbacks will be consistent with setbacks for a single-family dwelling in the zone. Rear yard setbacks are a minimum of 10 feet. Detached ADUs must also be a minimum of 6 feet from the main dwelling. If existing PUEs are greater than the required setback, the minimum setback will be the PUE boundary. 19.15.060 Floor Area (Minimums/Maximums) In conjunction with Lot Area The total area of the ADU shall be less than forty percent (40%) of the square footage of the primary residence and in no case shall exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet and contain no more than 2 bedrooms. 19.15.070 Parking Requirements In addition to the required parking for the existing home, the property owner must demonstrate that two (2) on-site parking spaces are available for each ADU. A property owner bears the burden of showing by a preponderance of the evidence that sufficient parking is available. 19.15.080 Height Requirements ADUs shall comply with the following height requirements: A. Detached ADU – 20’ height limit;
B. Above-garage detached ADUs – 28’ height limit;
C. Home addition – No taller than existing home;
D. No ADU use may be taller than the existing home and single level homes cannot have two story ADUs. 19.15.090 Lot Coverage Lot coverage maximums as outline per each zone. Any additions to an existing building or construction of a detached ADU shall comply with Section 19.15.050 and shall not exceed the allowable lot or rear yard coverage standard for the underlying zone or encroach into the required setbacks as outlined in 19.15.50. 19.15.100 – Owner Occupancy
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The property owner, which shall include titleholders and contract purchasers, must occupy either the principal unit or the ADU, but not both, as their permanent residence and may not at any time receive rent for the owner-occupied unit. Application for an ADU shall include evidence of owner occupancy. 19.15.110 – Number of ADUs per lot Only one ADU is allowed per lot or property in single-family zones. 19.15.120 – ADU Design Standards A. An approved building permit is required for all ADUs before an ADU is constructed and all other applicable provisions of this chapter and the White City Metro Township Code must be met before an ADU can be rented. Existing non-compliant ADUs may come into compliance by receiving a permit and verifying existing work was done according to code.
B. The design and size of the ADU shall conform to all applicable standards in the building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire, health, and any other applicable codes.
C. All ADUs must be on permanent foundations. Detached ADUs shall have a permanent concrete slab on which they are built. Detached ADUs are not allowed to be built on a foundation with a basement, on piers or on any temporary or wheeled structure.
D. Basement conversions to an ADU will require compliance with safety requirements per building code including, but not limited to, egress windows with window wells in case of emergency, close off door(s) between the ADU and main unit, and sufficient HVAC and climate control for the ADU.
E. Attached ADUs will not require a separate HVAC or firewall.
F. If the ADU is connected to the same HVAC as the main unit, emergency heating must be available in the form of space heaters or other safe heating in the event the main HVAC fails while the owner is not available. G. Installing separate utility meters and separate addresses for the ADU is prohibited.
H. A separate entrance to the ADU from the main dwelling is required. This entrance shall not be allowed on the front or corner lot side yard. The separate entrance shall be located to the side or rear of the principal residence.
I. Detached ADUs shall not be located in a front or corner lot side yard.
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J. Any detached ADU shall have adequate facilities for all discharge from roof and other drainage.
K. Any additions to an existing building or construction of a detached ADU shall not exceed the allowable lot or rear yard coverage standard for the underlying zone or encroach into the required setbacks.
L. Single family residences with interior accessory dwelling units shall retain the appearance of a single-family home. An accessory dwelling unit in an accessory structure shall be designed so that, to the degree reasonably feasible, the appearance of the building is compatible with the architectural components of the primary dwelling unit (e.g., exterior materials, color, and roof pitch).
M. Conversion of existing accessory buildings (such as detached garages) may only occur where the existing accessory building meets the setback requirements (or nonconforming use/noncomplying structure requirements) and meets the applicable building code requirements. 19.15.130: Affidavit Applicants for ADUs shall provide an affidavit stating that the owner of the property will live in either the primary or accessory dwelling unit as their permanent residence. Upon approval of the ADU by the building official and upon the issuance of a business license pursuant to Section 19.15.140, the affidavit shall be recorded against the property (if the property owner decides to sell the home) to alert the future owner of the regulations for the ADU. Upon sale of the property, the new owner shall be required to sign and record a new affidavit and secure reauthorization of the ADU by the building and business license officials. 19.15.140: Business Licensing Prior to renting out any ADU, a business license must be obtained. That license must be maintained as long as the unit is rented out. 19.15.150: Multi-Family Use of ADUs Prohibited A. An ADU is part of a single-family residence and is not a multi-family unit.
B. An ADU may not be separately metered apart from the single-family residence.
C. An ADU may not be sold or subdivided separately from the single-family residence. 19.15.160 Variances Variances to the standards of this chapter may be approved by the appeal authority in accordance with chapter 19.15 of this title. In no case shall a variance be approved for the
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Building Code requirements, owner occupancy provisions, minimum square footage or number of units allowed per property.
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DRAFT ORDINANCE FOR ACCCESSORY DWELLING UNITS FOR THE CITY OF MILLCREEK
Last Updated: 08/10/2020
ALL LANGUAGE IN THIS DRAFT ORDINANCE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Changes to Chapter 19.04 Definitions
“Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)” means a residential dwelling unit occupied as a separate dwelling unit on the same lot as a single-family dwelling unit, either within the same building as the single-family dwelling unit or in a detached building. A mobile home or other portable structure does not qualify as an ADU.
“Building Footprint” means the perimeter of the building at the outer edge of the outside walls.
“Attached ADU” means an ADU that is entirely contained within or added to the building footprint of the principal dwelling or that shares a wall and roof with the principal dwelling.
“Detached ADU” means an ADU located in an accessory building on the property and not attached to or within the principal dwelling unit.
“Mother-in-law” means an ADU contained entirely within the footprint of the principal dwelling unit or shares a wall and roof with the principal dwelling unit and where both dwellings are accessible from one entrance. Additional entrances may be allowed if a mother-in-law apartment is currently existing on the lot an ADU permitted.
“Owner Occupancy” means the following: 1. An individual who is listed on a recorded deed as an owner of the property; 2. Any person who is related by blood, marriage or adoption to an individual who is listed on a recorded deed as an owner of the property; or 3. An individual who is a trustor of a family trust who possesses legal ownership of the property.
“Principal Dwelling” means the larger of the two dwellings on the property as measured by the building footprint.
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common interior floor, where the units are one above the other. A common wall may be located within an attached garage used for the storage of private automobiles.
To be removed from City Code 19.04.290 Guest House "Guest house" means a separate dwelling structure located on a lot with one or more main dwelling structures and used for housing of guests or servants, and not rented, leased or sold separate from the rental, lease or sale of the main dwelling
Chapter 19.89 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Sections: 19.89.010 Purpose 19.89.020 Applicability 19.89.030 Permitted and Conditional Uses & Limitations 19.89.040 Application Process 19.89.050 Development Standards 19.89.060 Affidavit 19.89.070 Inspection 19.89.080 Existing Accessory Dwelling Units 19.89.090 Ownership 19.89.010 Terminations
19.89.010 Purpose A. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in single-family residential zones are an important tool in the overall housing goals and needs of Millcreek and allow for alternative and flexible housing options in owner-occupied single-family residences. The purposes of the ADU standards of this code are: 1. Create new housing units while respecting the appearance and scale of single-family residential development. 2. Provide more housing choices in residential districts. 3. Allow more efficient use of existing housing stock. 4. Provide housing options for family caregivers, adult children, aging parents, and families seeking smaller households. 5. Offer a means for residents, particularly seniors, single parents, and families with grown children, to remain in their homes and neighborhoods, and obtain extra income, security, companionship, and services.
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6. Broaden the range of affordable housing throughout the city.
19.89.020 Applicability A. Any property owner may file an application to have an ADU either attached or detached if the property meets the following requirements: 1. The property is owner occupied, see definition 19.04.XXX 2. The lot area is 8,000 square feet or greater. 3. The use of the lot at the time of application and any point thereafter is single-family. 4. The lot does not currently have an ADU on the property. 5. The lot is not a flag lot. 6. The lot is in an R-1 or A-1 zone.
19.89.030 Permitted & Conditional Uses & Limitations
Zone Use Permitted or Use Limitations or Conditional Use Specific Requirements R-1 Attached ADU Permitted See 19.89.050 for Design Standards A-1 Attached ADU Permitted See 19.89.050 for Design Standards R-1 Detached ADU Conditional See 19.89.050, 19.89.051 for Design Standards & 19.89.040 for Application Process A-1 Detached ADU Conditional See 19.89.050, 19.89.051 for Design Standards & 19.89.040 for Application Process
19.89.040 Application Process A. Attached ADU 1. Application for a site plan review shall be submitted to the Millcreek Planning and Zoning Department and must include a minimum the following: a. An application for an ADU shall be made by the property owner or certified agent thereof in writing upon the form(s) designated by the director or director's
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designee. b. Accompanying Documents. Each application shall include: to-scale site plans, proof of owner occupancy, existing floor plans of all buildings on the lot, architectural plans, engineering plans, landscape plan, and parking plan, unless waived by the director or the director’s designee. Such plans may be conceptual but shall provide reasonable accuracy and specifications to allow for full understanding. c. Fee. The initial application fee for any ADU shall be paid. The payment of a partial application fee, or the submittal of plans for a pre-submittal review shall not constitute a complete application. d. Complete Applications. Only applications deemed complete by the City Staff shall be processed. Complete applications include appropriate application forms and signatures as required in A above, the required associated drawings, as required in B above, and such drawings shall meet City standards unless a waiver is being sought as part of the application. 2. The application review for an attached ADU shall, at a minimum, consist of the following: a. The director or the director's designee shall administer an application review procedure in which the proposed use and the proposed site development plan are evaluated for compliance with all applicable ordinances and codes. b. Referral of the application to all affected entities. c. Staff reviewing the application may involve other City Departments for additional considerations or conditions to adequately meet all applicable requirements. 3. The director, director's designee or staff shall present a review, summary, and conclusion of the application. A Final letter shall be issued to the applicant electronically or by mail.
B. Detached ADU 1. Applications for a detached ADU shall follow 19.84 Conditional Uses in addition to the following: a. A parking plan must be submitted before the application is deemed complete. b. Proof of owner occupancy must be submitted before an application is deemed complete.
B. Appeals 1. All applications to appeal a land use decision for an ADU shall follow the requirements of 19.84.070.
19.89.050 Development Standards for ADUs Specific Use Limitations or Specific Requirements Minimum Lot Area 8,000 Square Feet Maximum Area of ADU The total area of an ADU The square footage of an shall not exceed fifty percent attached garage shall not be (50%) of the square footage included in the gross square of the habitable area of the footage unless the accessory
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primary residence grade level dwelling unit is located in a footprint and in no case basement that includes exceed eight hundred fifty habitable space below the (850) square feet. garage. Lot Coverage Total See 19.71.040 Table 1 Maximum Number of 2 Bedrooms Maximum Number of ADUs 1 ADU per lot that can meet the standards of 19.89.050. Entrance for ADU Located in Side or Rear Yard Corner lots may not have an ADU entrance facing a public street. Off-Street Parking 1 per Bedroom of each ADU. Creation of additional off- street parking spaces, excluding previously existing driveways, is prohibited in the front yard of a subject property; Additional parking stalls or driveways created to accommodate an ADU are subject to standards of Title 14. Occupancy Limit in ADU 2 related or unrelated adults and their children.
A. An accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold separately or subdivided from the principal dwelling unit or lot; B. The design and size of the ADU shall conform to all applicable standards in the building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire, health, and any other applicable codes. When a new ADU is proposed in an existing home, the entire ADU shall be brought up to all minimum standards, as inspected and approved by city staff; C. The installation of separate utility meters is prohibited. If required, separate utilities may be installed upon approval from the utility company and public works director. D. ADUs shall be required to install perimeter fencing. E. Landscaping shall be designed to obstruct visual impact from adjoining properties. In considering detached ADUs, the planning commission may require additional buffering requirements if it finds that such requirements will mitigate detrimental effects in 19.84; F. An ADU shall comply with the regulations of the underlying zone and Chapter 19.71 MKZ. G. Design Standards. Accessory buildings shall incorporate at least one of the exterior materials used in the main building for 20 percent of all facades of the structure, or
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shall be clad in wood, vinyl, or cementitious fiberboard siding. Accessory buildings must have a pitched roof unless the main building has a flat roof, in which case an accessory building may have a flat roof or a pitched roof. Maintain same color of the primary structure for at 50% of the perimeter facing facades for the ADU.
19.89.051 Additional Development Standards for Detached ADUs
Specific Use Limitations or Specific Requirements Location Rear Yard See 19.04.570 Maximum Area of ADU The total area of an ADU shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the square footage of the habitable area of the primary residence grade level footprint and in no case exceed eight hundred fifty (850) square feet. Setbacks Side and Rear 8 Feet Minimum Setback from Main Building 8 Feet Minimum Maximum Height 1 story with a maximum See additional setbacks for height of 20 feet. heights greater than 14 feet 19.14.070 (B) Lot Coverage for Rear Yard 25%
A. Any detached ADU shall be a permanent structure. Trailers, mobile homes, and other portable structures especially structures with wheels shall not be permitted as detached ADUs. B. Any detached ADU is not eligible for 19.71.040 Option B Deviations From General Standards Based on Neighborhood Compatibility or 19.14.050 Option C Special Exception; Planning Commission Review.
19.89.060 Affidavit A. All applications for ADUs shall include a notarized affidavit, signed by the property owner of record, stating that said owner of record lives and will continue to live in either the principal dwelling unit or the approved ADU as his or her permanent residence and acknowledges all regulations required to operate an ADU. Prior to final approval of the ADU, the affidavit shall be recorded against the property with the Salt Lake County Recorder.
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19.89.070 Inspection A. Prior to final approval of an attached or detached ADU an inspection from the City if required and must be attached with the final approval that the ADU meets the minimum standards, as inspected and approved by city staff.
19.89.080 Existing Accessory Dwelling Units A. That portion of a single-family residence which meets the definition of an ADU or any detached ADU which was in existence prior to ______, 2020, may continue in existence provided the following requirements are met: B. An application for an accessory dwelling unit is submitted within eighteen (18) months of ______, 2020; and has been issued a final approval from Millcreek City.
19.89.090 Change of Ownership A. If the owner of record on a property changes and is not accompanied by a new ADU application, or if the owner of record is no longer permanently residing in the principal dwelling unit, the ADU shall be immediately vacated, and shall no longer be used as an ADU.
19.89.010 Termination A. If property owner is found to be in violation of this title the City may revoke the use of an ADU on the property.
Changes to Chapter 19.14
19.14.020 Permitted Uses Permitted uses in the R-1 zones are as follows:
ZONE PERMITTED USES
All R-1 Zones Accessory uses and buildings
Agriculture
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Home business, subject to MKZ 19.85;
Home daycare/preschool, subject to MKZ 19.04.293
Household pets
Residential facility for persons with a disability
Short-term rentals provided a valid Millcreek business license has been issued and
in good standing with respect to the property;
Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit, subject to MKZ 19.89;
R-1-6, R-1-7, R-1-8, R- Single-family dwelling 1-10, R-1-15 Guesthouse, the square footage must be less than one thousand two hundred R-1-21, R-1-43 square feet
Maximum of four horses for private use only, not for rental
Single-family dwelling
19.14.030 Conditional Uses Conditional uses in the R-1 zones are as follows:
ZONE CONDITIONAL USES
All R-1 zones Cemetery
Day care/preschool center, subject to MKZ 19.76.260
Golf course
Home day care/preschool, subject to MKZ 19.04.293
Planned unit development
Private educational institutions having an academic curriculum similar to that ordinarily
given in public schools
Private nonprofit recreational grounds and facilities
Public and quasi-public uses
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Residential facility for elderly persons
Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which building must be removed upon the completion of the construction work. If such buildings are not
removed within ninety days upon completion of construction work or thirty days after notice, the building will be removed by the City at the expense of the owner.
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit, subject to MKZ 19.89;
R-1-3, R-1-4 Single-family dwelling
Single-family project developments The planning commission may approve a detailed development plan for the entire single- family project in an R-1-3, R-1-4, R-1-5 zone, pursuant to MKZ 19.84. Thereafter, R-1-5 the development services division director may, as authorized by the planning commission, approve use permits for individual residential uses, provided that the plans comply with all requirements and conditions of the approved development plan. R-1-6, R-1-7, R-1-8, R-1- Nursery and greenhouse, provided that there is no retail sales 10
R-1-15 Pigeons, subject to health department regulations
Sportsman's kennel with a minimum lot area of one acre
R-1-21, R-1- Animals and fowl for family food production 43
Bed and breakfast homestay
Nursery and greenhouse; provided, that there is no retail sales
Pigeons, subject to health department regulations
Sportsman's kennel with a minimum lot area of one acre
Changes to Chapter 19.48
19.48.020 Permitted Uses Permitted uses in the A-1 zone include:
• Accessory uses and buildings customarily incidental to permitted uses;
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• Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit, Subject to MKZ 19.89 • Agriculture; • Animals and fowl for family food production; • Apiary; • Aviary; • Farm devoted to the raising and marketing, on a commercial scale, of chickens, turkeys or other fowl or poultry, rabbits, chinchilla, beaver, nutria, fish or frogs; • Home business, subject to MKZ 19.85; • Home daycare/preschool, subject to MKZ 19.04.293; • Household pets; • Raising and grazing of horses, cattle, sheep or goats, provided that such raising or grazing is not a part of, nor conducted in conjunction with, any livestock feedyard, livestock sales yard, animal byproduct business, or commercial riding academy; • Residential facility for elderly persons; • Residential facility for persons with a disability; • Short-term rentals provided a valid Millcreek business license has been issued and in good standing with respect to the property; • Single-family dwelling; • Worm farming (minimum lot area one acre)
19.48.030 Conditional Uses Conditional uses in the A-1 zone include:
• Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit, Subject to MKZ 19.89 • Airport; • Bed and breakfast homestay; • Campgrounds; • Cemetery; • Day care/preschool center, subject to MKZ 19.76.260; • Dwelling group.
1. The development shall comply with the maximum allowable density for the A-1 zone. 2. The distance between the principal buildings shall be equal to the total side yards required in the zone; provided, however, that at the option of the developer, the distance between the principal structures may be reduced to ten feet, provided that the difference between ten feet and the required side yards is maintained as permanently landscaped open space elsewhere on the site. The distance between principal buildings and the nearest perimeter lot line shall not be less than fifteen feet unless demonstrated by the development plan that the yard required for a principal building in the district in which located is more appropriate. The distance between the building and a public street shall be
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not less than the front yard required in the zoning district, except for corner lots the side yard which faces on a public street shall be not less than twenty feet. 3. Access shall be provided by a private street or right-of-way from a public street; the private street or right-of-way shall not be less than twenty feet wide for one or two rear dwelling units and not less than thirty feet wide for three or more dwelling units. 4. A minimum of two parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. Parking spaces and vehicular maneuvering areas shall be designed to comply with city standards. 5. Every dwelling in the dwelling group shall be within sixty feet of an access roadway or drive. 6. The development plan shall provide landscaping as specified in MKZ 19.77. Solid visual barrier fences shall be provided along all property lines unless the planning commission approves otherwise by deleting or modifying the fence requirement. 7. The development shall be approved by the development services director and the City fire service provider before final approval is given by the planning commission.
• Fruit and/or vegetable stand, provided that the products are produced on the premises; • Golf course; • Home daycare/preschool, subject to MKZ 19.04.293; • Milk processing and sale, provided that at least fifty percent of the milk processed or sold is produced on the premises; • Nursery and/or greenhouse, excluding retail sales; • Nursing home; • Pigeons, subject to health department health regulations; • Planned unit development; • Plant for storage or packing of fruit or vegetables produced on the premises; • Private educational institution having an academic curriculum similar to that ordinarily given in public schools; • Private nonprofit recreational grounds and facilities; • Public and quasi-public uses; • Radio and television transmitting and relay station and tower, excluding business office or studio, except such control room studio facilities as required for emergency broadcasts in the event of a national or local disaster; • Sportsman's kennel (minimum lot area one acre); • Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings must be removed upon completion or abandonment of the construction work. If such buildings are not removed within ninety days upon completion of construction and thirty days after notice, the buildings will be removed by the City at the expense of the owner; • Two-family dwelling
Changes to Chapter 19.84 Conditional Uses
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As a part of adopting a new ADU ordinance, Millcreek is proposing to adopt a new language for conditional use permits. This language has not been drafted at this point.
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Sec. 21-11-1. - Accessory Apartments, Extended Living Areas, and Guesthouses.
(a) Purpose. This section is established to provide regulations and design standards for accessory apartments, extended living areas, or guesthouses related to single-family dwellings in residential zone districts. These accessory living areas enable housing units to be available to moderate income households, provide economic relief to homeowners who might otherwise be forced to leave a neighborhood, and make living units available which are appropriate for households at a variety of stages in the life cycle.
(b) General Requirements. The following requirements must be met in order to have either an accessory apartment, extended living area, or a guesthouse:
(1) Residence Required. The owners of the residence shall live in the dwelling in which the accessory apartment/extended living area was created, and a letter of application sworn before a notary public shall be provided by the owners stating that such owners will occupy said dwelling, except for bona fide temporary absences. For a guesthouse, the property owner shall live in the primary dwelling unit on the same premises that a guesthouse is proposed.
(2) Number Permitted Within Each Single-Family Dwelling. Only one accessory apartment/extended living area shall be created within a single-family dwelling, and said area shall clearly be a subordinate part of the dwelling. The accessory apartment/extended living area shall not occupy any accessory buildings. No lot or parcel shall contain more than one guesthouse.
(3) Home to Retain Single-Family Dwelling Appearance. The accessory apartment/extended living area shall be designed so that, to the degree reasonably feasible, the appearance of the building remains that of a single-family residence, including retention and enhancement of landscaping. A guesthouse shall be designed and constructed as to be compatible with the architectural components of the primary dwelling unit (e.g., exterior materials, color, and roof pitch).
(4) Utility Meters and Addressing. It shall be prohibited to install separate utility meters and separate addresses.
(5) Building Code Compliance Required. The design and size of the accessory area shall conform to all applicable standards in the City's adopted Fire, Building, and Health Codes. The applicant shall obtain all necessary building permits prior to construction of the accessory apartment, extended living area, or guesthouse.
(6) Parking. At least one off-street parking space shall be available for use by the occupants of the accessory apartment, extended living area, or guesthouse. This space shall be in addition to those required for residents of the main portion of the dwelling and shall
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comply with the City's adopted residential parking standards. Any additional vehicles owned by occupants must be accommodated on-site. On-street parking shall be reserved for visitors only.
(7) Mobile Homes. It shall be prohibited to construct an accessory apartment/extended living area within a mobile home.
(8) Transferability. Upon sale of the home or change of primary occupant, the approval for an accessory apartment/extended living area shall expire; that is, the approval is not transferable.
(c) Additional Requirements for Approval of an Accessory Apartment. Accessory apartments are allowed only with approval of a conditional use. Such use shall not exempt the applicant from meeting other applicable ordinances, covenants, codes, or laws recognized by Sandy City. The following standards must be met in order to grant a conditional use:
(1) Entrances. All entrances for an accessory apartment shall be located on the side or in the rear of the dwelling.
(2) Maximum Size Permitted. In no case shall an accessory apartment comprise more than 30 percent of the building's total floor area, nor be greater than 800 square feet, nor have more than two bedrooms, unless, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, a greater or lesser amount of floor area is warranted by the circumstances of the particular building. An accessory apartment is a complete, separate housing unit that shall be within the original dwelling unit.
(3) Occupancy Restrictions. The occupants of the accessory apartment shall be related to each other by blood, marriage, or adoption; or up to two unrelated individuals who are living as a single housekeeping unit. The occupants of the accessory apartment shall not sublease any portion of the accessory apartment to other individuals.
(4) Recordation. Approval for an accessory apartment shall be recorded with the Salt Lake County Recorder's Office, including any special conditions of approval to guarantee compliance with the approval. A copy shall be kept on file with the Community Development Department.
(5) Duration of Approval.
a. Approval Nontransferable. Upon sale of the home or change of primary occupant, the conditional use shall expire and is not transferable.
b. Length of Approval—Renewal Options. The effective period of the conditional use for accessory apartments shall be two years from the date of the original approval. At the end of every two years, renewal may be granted upon receipt by the Director of certification by the property owner that the property remains the principal residence of the owner, and that all other original conditions continue to be met. Notification shall be sent to the owner for response. Failure to obtain such
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certification may be the basis for revocation of the conditional use. The Planning Commission, in its sole discretion, may require a new application and a demonstration of compliance with all conditions necessary for a conditional use.
(6) Other Requirements. Any other appropriate or more stringent conditions deemed necessary for accessory apartments in protecting public health, safety, welfare, and the single-family character of the neighborhood shall be established by the Planning Commission.
(d) Additional Requirements for Approval of an Extended Living Area. Approval for an extended living area may be granted by the Director. The granting of approval for an extended living area shall not exempt the applicant from meeting other applicable ordinances, covenants, codes or laws recognized by Sandy City. The following standards must be met:
(1) Occupancy Restrictions. Extended living areas shall be used for extended family members only or for employed household maintenance personnel on a non-rental basis. A letter of application sworn before a notary public by the owners stating that the individuals residing in the extended living area are related by blood/marriage, adoption, or are employed household maintenance personnel must be provided to the City.
(2) Recordation. Approval for an extended living area must be recorded with the Salt Lake County Recorder's Office, including any special conditions of approval to guarantee compliance with the approval.
(e) Additional Requirements for Approval of a Guesthouse. A guesthouse may be allowed only with approval of a conditional use. Such use shall not exempt the applicant from meeting other applicable ordinances, codes, or laws recognized by Sandy City. The following standards must be met in order to grant a conditional use:
(1) Occupants. A guesthouse shall be used only by the occupants of the principal dwelling or their nonpaying guests.
(2) Lot Size. A guesthouse will only be considered for a conditional use on a lot containing at least 20,000 square feet which has an existing owner-occupied single-family dwelling unit, or where a building permit has been issued and construction is in process for the single-family dwelling on a lot 20,000 square feet or larger.
(3) Location. Guesthouse setbacks shall be no less than ten feet from the side and rear property lines and six feet from the primary dwelling unit. If a guesthouse is attached to an existing accessory structure, the living space of the guesthouse shall be ten feet from the property line. The guesthouse may be located within the rear (the area lying between the rear lot line and rear wall of the primary dwelling extended to the side lot lines) of the primary dwelling or within the side yard, provided that the guesthouse is
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located behind the front plane of the home. If the guesthouse is located within the side yard, the side yard setback shall be the same as the minimum in the zoning district in which the lot is located.
(4) Maximum Size Permitted. In no case shall a guesthouse comprise more than 400 square feet and have no more than one bedroom. This square footage will be considered part of the allowable square footage for the respective zoning district for accessory structures.
(5) Height. A guesthouse shall be limited to a single story.
(6) Kitchen Facilities. There shall be no kitchen or cooking facilities within a guesthouse. A microwave, compact refrigerator (less than 7.75 cubic feet and 36 inches or less in height), counter length not exceeding six feet, and a wet bar sink (12 inches wide or less) are permitted.
(7) Site Plan. A site plan and architectural elevations shall be submitted to the Community Development Department to determine compliance with the requirements herein prior to approval of a conditional use. The site plan shall be drawn to scale, clearly showing the location of all existing and proposed structures, walls, parking, driveways, and walkways.
(8) Conversion. Existing accessory structures (shed, garage, workshop, etc.) may be converted to a guest house, provided that the proposed guesthouse complies with all title standards and the adopted Building Code. The number of required off-street parking stalls shall not be eliminated with the conversion of an accessory garage.
(9) Basements. No basements will be allowed within a guesthouse.
(10) Recordation. Approval for a guesthouse shall be recorded with the Salt Lake County Recorder's Office, including any special conditions of approval to guarantee compliance with the approval. Proof of recordation shall be submitted to the Community Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit. A recorded copy shall be kept on file with the Community Development Department.
(11) Inspections. Yearly inspections may be required to determine compliance if determined appropriate by the Director or Chief Building Official.
(LDC 2008, § 15A-11-01)
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Sec. 21-11-2. - Accessory Structures.
(a) Residential Standards.
(1) Setbacks and Location Restrictions.
a. General. Eave projections shall not encroach more than four inches into the setback area. Accessory buildings shall be constructed in such a manner that the water runoff does not infringe onto adjoining property, and the setback areas are kept free of weeds, trash and debris. Accessory buildings located three feet or less from the property line shall have concrete, asphalt, or other approved surface between the property line and accessory building. Accessory buildings shall comply with the minimum setback distances listed in this section.
b. "A" Designated Zones. Those properties within an "A" designated zone, with at least 40,000 square feet, shall be allowed to build an accessory structure, for animals or personal storage, within the front and/or side yard areas, provided the structure is beyond the required setbacks for main dwelling units. These accessory structures shall be limited to 20 feet in height, 2,000 square feet, and be at least 30 feet from neighboring dwelling units. The structure must be in scale and character with the main dwelling unit. Any exception from the height or setback requirements may be reviewed by the Planning Commission through the conditional use permit process.
c. Table of Minimum Setbacks.
Setback
From side property line in rear yard 2*
From rear property line 2*
From front property line 30
From main dwelling 1 6
From dwelling on adjacent property 10
Between dwelling and front property line adjacent to a street (corner lot) See below
*There shall be a minimum three-foot-wide unobstructed access to the rear yard for emergency purposes. Said access may be gated, and may be located on either side yard of the home.
Accessory structures built closer than five feet to property line will be required to comply with the International Residential Code.
1. Accessory buildings less than six feet from the main dwelling must meet the setback of the main dwelling of the underlying zone. If the accessory building cannot meet the setback of the main dwelling, it shall be setback six feet from the main dwelling.
2. Additional setbacks may be required as per Subsections (a)(1)e and (a)(3) of this section.
d. Corner Lots. An accessory structure may be located between the main dwelling unit and the front property line (see Figure 1), adjacent to a street, if the structure complies with the maximum height and
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size requirements listed below. These structures must be at least six-feet from the main dwelling and two-feet from the property line. No structures are allowed within the sight visibility triangle. These structures will not be allowed to have access to the public right-of-way closest to the structure, unless the Transportation Engineer reviews and approves the location based upon safety of pedestrians and vehicular access.
Figure 1. A Typical Setback Configuration for Corner and Interior Lots
If the adjacent interior lot has a driveway within ten feet of the rear property line of the corner lot, the structure must be setback at least ten feet from both the front and rear property lines. (See Figure 1a.)
Figure 1a. Location Restrictions on Corner Lots
e. Lots with Multiple Street Frontages. Any accessory building on a lot with multiple street frontages is subject to additional setbacks from the property line abutting a street if the building is over ten feet in height. Additional height is allowed at a rate of one additional foot of height for each additional foot of setback (in excess of ten feet) to a maximum height allowed within the zone.
Figure 2. An Example of Lots With Multiple Street Frontages
A six-foot opaque fence is required if an accessory building is constructed along a street frontage to provide screening. A shorter non-opaque fence may be used if the property is located in a zone with an "A" designation. The height restriction and fencing requirement shall apply up to the point that a rear setback of 15 feet has been reached. If the accessory building is under ten feet in height (measured to the peak of the roof), no additional setback is required.
f. Easements. Accessory buildings shall not encroach upon any easement or right-of-way without proper written release or acknowledgment from all utility and drainage companies. Copy of such release/acknowledgment shall be presented at time of building permit application. Release of use of the easement does not remove any other requirements as stated in this Code.
g. Detached Garages. Detached garages or any detached structure 240 square feet or larger shall be
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substantially set within the rear yard of the home. They shall not be permitted in the side yard, except for minor encroachments as determined by the Director, or unless the structure meets or exceeds the minimum setbacks of the primary dwelling. These structures will not be allowed to have an additional access to the public right-of-way closest to the structure, unless the Transportation Engineer reviews and approves the location based upon established standards of this code and after considering safety of pedestrians and vehicular access.
(2) Maximum Square Footage.
a. Table of Maximum Accessory Structure Size.
The lesser measurement of the two shall be the maximum permitted size of the combined square footage of all accessory structures on the property
Property Size Maximum Size (percentage of rear Alternate Maximum Size yard)
14,999 sq. ft. or smaller 25% 750 sq. ft.
15,000 sq. ft.—19,999 sq. ft. 25% 1,000 sq. ft.
20,000 sq. ft.—39,999 sq. ft. 25% 1,500 sq. ft.
40,000 sq. ft. or larger 25% 2,000 sq. ft.
1. For those zones not listed (such as SD and PUD zones), the residential district most closely associated with that zone shall be used to determine the maximum size allowable. All zones with animal rights (with the "A" designation at the end of the zone classification) shall conform to its similar non-animal right zone classification.
2. No single accessory building shall exceed 1,500 square feet, unless the Planning Commission approves a larger size through the conditional use permit process.
b. Table of Maximum Accessory Structure Size for Corner Lots Between the Main Dwelling Unit and the Front Property Line, Adjacent to a Street (See Figure 1).
Property Size Maximum Square Maximum Height Footage
7,999 sq. ft. or smaller 100 10'
8,000 sq. ft.—9,999 sq. ft. 150 10'
10,000 sq. ft.—14,999 sq. ft. 200 10'
15,000 sq. ft. or larger 250 10'
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*Structures exceeding the above height and square footage limitations must be within the rear yard.
c. Number of Accessory Buildings. A maximum of two accessory buildings are permitted on a property. This restriction does not apply to zones with an "A" designation.
d. Conditional Use Permit. The total maximum square footage of all accessory buildings on the property may be increased up to 25 percent larger than the permitted size upon receipt of a conditional use permit from the Sandy City Planning Commission. However, the Planning Commission may not approve any accessory structure over 25 percent of the rear yard. For any properties over 40,000 square feet, or with an "A" designation, the total maximum square footage of all accessory buildings on the property may be increased up to 50 percent larger than the permitted size through a conditional use permit. The Planning Commission shall consider the scale of the buildings in relation to the immediate surroundings, the nature of the zone and land uses in the immediate vicinity, architectural design, landscaping, access, proposed use, impact upon adjacent properties, in addition to other criteria normally considered during the conditional use permit process. The Planning Commission may require additional setback from side and rear property lines as a condition of approval.
(3) Maximum Height.
a. Table of Maximum Accessory Structure Height.
Side Yard Rear Yard
Zone Classi cation Maximum Height to Peak Maximum Height to Peak
R-1-12 or smaller (i.e., R-1-9, -8, etc.) 10* 15
R-1-15 or larger (i.e., R-1-30, -40, etc.) 10* 20
* If the structure otherwise meets the minimum setbacks for the zone for a primary dwelling, it may be built up to the maximum height of the rear yard. The Planning Commission may review a request for additional height through a Conditional Use Permit.
1. For those zones not listed (such as "SD" and "PUD" zones), the residential district most closely associated with that zone shall be used to determine the maximum height allowable. All zones with animal rights (with the "A" designation at the end of the zone classification) shall conform to its' similar non-animal right zone classification.
b. Additional Setback Requirement. Detached structures exceeding 15 feet in height shall increase the minimum setback one foot for each one foot of additional height up to the minimum setback for the primary dwelling. However, if the accessory building abuts a property line that is adjacent to a commercially zoned property, then no additional setback is required. This requirement may also be waived by the Planning Commission through a conditional use permit process.
c. Conditional Use Permit. A building may be built taller, up to the maximum building height for a permitted dwelling within the zone in which it is located, upon receipt of a conditional use permit from the Sandy City Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall consider the scale of the building in relation to the immediate surroundings, the nature of the zone and land uses in the immediate vicinity, architectural
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design, landscaping, access, proposed use, impact upon adjacent properties, in addition to other criteria normally considered during the conditional use permit process. The Planning Commission may require additional setback from side and rear property lines as a condition of approval.
(4) Other Requirements.
a. Ancillary to Main Dwelling. Accessory buildings are only allowed on properties where a main dwelling or building exists, except as provided in Section 21-11-3.
b. Utility Connections. Separate meter connections for electricity, water, sewer, or gas utilities are not permitted for accessory buildings.
c. Architectural Guidelines. Generally, accessory structures and buildings shall be designed and constructed as to be compatible with the architectural components of the main dwelling or building. However, if the accessory structure is intended to be an outdoor animal domicile see Section 21-11-3; other standards may apply, such as location, visibility, scale, general aesthetics in the immediate vicinity, etc.
d. Building Standards. Accessory buildings must meet all construction standards and fire rating requirements of the International Residential Code (IRC).
e. Lots without Attached Garage. For those residences that were not originally constructed with an attached two-car garage, a detached garage may be built in the rear yard up to 480 square feet in size regardless of the percentage of the lot covered. The garage must meet the minimum garage size standards as determined in this title. In no way does this section permit the intrusion into required building setbacks to property lines, easements or main structures.
f. When Detached Garages are Primary Garages. All detached garages that serve as the primary garage for a dwelling are subject to review by the Sandy City Transportation Engineer to determine if the location of the structure is safe and accessible.
g. Screening Required for Side Yards. Accessory buildings in the side yard shall be screened from view from access streets and adjacent properties by a six-foot opaque type screening unless located in a zoning district with an "A" designation.
h. Other Structures. These provisions do not apply to children's play equipment, flagpoles, light poles, stand-alone arbors, or other similar structures.
i. Prohibited Structures. Shipping containers, semi-trailers, boxcars, portable on demand storage (PODS), temporary carports, canopies, tents, or similar structures may not be installed or maintained on a residential lot for longer than 30 days, or up to six months with a valid building permit for construction on the property.
(b) Nonresidential Standards.
(1) Accessory structures are only allowed if designated on a City-approved site plan.
(2) Accessory structure heights shall not exceed 15 feet at the peak of the roof and must have a minimum three- twelfths pitch.
(3) Setbacks shall follow the development standards specified in this title for the main structure unless otherwise stipulated.
(LDC 2008, § 15A-11-02; Ord. No. 09-28, 10-19-2009; Ord. No. 10-26, 7-30-2010; Ord. No. 09-19, 7-31-2010; Ord. No. 15-29, 9-12- 2015; Ord. No. 19-10 , § 1(Exh. A), 4-9-2019)
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17-7-1.9 Accessory structures (unoccupied). New development of an accessory structure intended for storage and not for human occupancy is an allowed use and shall meet the following development standards:
A. Proximity. An accessory structure must be located no less than six feet from the main building.
B. Location. The accessory structure must be located in either the rear or side yard. Exception for corner lots provided in subsection (I) of this section.
C. Setbacks. The accessory structure, including eaves, must be a minimum of two feet from the rear and side lot lines. All construction must be done in accordance with the building code.
D. Height. Accessory structure height may not exceed twenty feet to the midpoint for a sloped roof and sixteen feet to the cornice for a flat roof.
E. Stories. An accessory structure may range from one to one and one-half stories.
F. Building Area. The maximum area of an accessory structure is the larger of nine hundred square feet or thirteen percent of the lot area.
G. Utilities. An accessory structure may not have a separate electrical service, gas service, sewer service or water service.
H. Maintenance. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the setback area between the accessory structure and the property line remains free of weeds, junk and debris.
I. Corner Lot Exception. Unoccupied accessory structures may be allowed where one front yard functions as a side yard. On these lots, accessory structures shall be permitted to encroach within the required front yard subject to the following requirements:
1. The accessory structure may be allowed within one front yard, opposite of the front yard associated with the structural front entrance location.
2. The accessory structure, including eaves, must be a minimum of two feet from all property lines, subject to the following:
a. The accessory structure must be located behind a minimum six-foot, solid, sight- obscuring fence and the initial height shall correlate with the adjacent fencing height. Said fence shall comply with all fencing requirements in Section 17-7-1.6.
https://www.codepublishing.com/UT/Midvale/#!/Midvale17/Midvale1771.html#17-7-1.9 1/13 10/8/2020 Chapter 17-7-1 b. If a non-sight-obscuring fence is existing, proposed to be constructed, or if no fencing is present; the accessory structure, including eaves, must be a minimum of eight feet from all property lines and the initial height shall not exceed eight feet.
c. For every two feet the accessory structure is set back from the identified property line or fence line, the accessory structure may extend an additional one foot in height, not to exceed a maximum of twenty feet.
3. The maximum area of the accessory structure shall be one hundred square feet.
4. All construction must be done in accordance with the building code.
5. The accessory structure must be located no less than six feet from the main building. (Ord. 2017-03 § 1 (Att. A) (part): Ord. 5/4/2010O-3 § 1 (Att. A) (part), 2010: Ord. 7/11/2006O-10 § 1 (Exh. B) (part), 2006: Ord. 11-13-2001 § 2 (part), 2001)
17-7-1.10 Master planned development. Any proposal for new development or redevelopment in excess of one acre in the zone shall be master planned to assure coordination of design, mitigation of adverse impacts, common open space, a variety of housing types and improved trail linkages.
A. Large Scale Master Planned Development. Every proposal for new development or redevelopment in excess of five acres shall be large scale master planned. The large scale master plan commits the owner to a specific, detailed development plan.
B. Small Scale Master Planned Development. All applicants for developments in excess of one acre and all permit holders for large scale master planned developments must apply for a small scale master planned development permit, which is a condition precedent to a building permit for on-site construction. The small scale master plan commits the owner to a specific, detailed development plan.
C. Development Requirements. To be granted any of the incentives in subsection D of this section, a master planned development application must include:
1. Improved, nonmotorized vehicle trail linkages and access for general pedestrian use;
2. A minimum of fifteen percent of the land as improved, common open space to include such uses as mini-parks, picnic areas, playgrounds, recreation areas and structures such as club houses, pavilions, swimming pools, etc.;
https://www.codepublishing.com/UT/Midvale/#!/Midvale17/Midvale1771.html#17-7-1.9 2/13 10/8/2020 Chapter 17-7-1 3. A minimum of fifty percent of the site shall be open space (excluding streets, parking, driveways, and steep slopes);
4. A minimum of sixty percent of the structural facade and forty percent of the side facade shall be brick or equivalent material. The planning commission may grant a reduction to the forty percent side facade requirement based on design merit, or if it is demonstrated that all or portions of the facade cannot be seen from public or common areas;
5. A grant to the city of a permanent open space easement on and over all private open spaces to guarantee that the open space remains perpetually in recreational use, with the ownership and maintenance being the responsibility of the owners’ association; and
6. Adopted articles of association and by-laws of such association that are satisfactory to the city.
D. Incentives for Master Planned Development Design. The planning commission may award an applicant for a master planned development certain incentives for master planning. Upon the applicant’s demonstration of streetscape design, use of superior materials, quality trail connections, and preservation and enhancement of open space in excess of twenty percent, the planning commission may:
1. Grant a density bonus of up to ten percent of the density allowed in the zone;
2. Allow multi-family uses if the proposed design is compatible with adjacent single family uses;
3. Subject to the Building Code, diminish interior setback criteria and reduce required yards interior to the development to encourage clustered development;
4. Allow for the development of private roads and diminished frontage requirements along private roads;
5. Increase the allowed height up to ten percent of the maximum zone height for structures in excess of fifty feet from the perimeter of the master planned development boundary; and
6. Reduce required parking, based on a parking analysis which shows:
a. The proposed number of vehicles required by the typical tenant mix of the project;
b. A comparison of well-parked projects of similar size and proposed occupancy;
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d. A shared parking analysis; and
e. Provisions for overflow parking during peak periods. (Ord. 7/11/2006O-10 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2006; Ord. 8/10/2004O-25 § 1(3) (part), 2004; Ord. 3-19-2002A § 1(6) (part), 2002; Ord. 11-13-2001 § 2 (part), 2001)
17-7-1.11 Conditional use standards of review. The city shall not issue a conditional use permit unless the community and economic development department, in the case of an administrative conditional use, or the planning commission, for all other conditional uses, concludes that the application fully mitigates all identified adverse impacts and complies with the following general standards applicable to all conditional uses, as well as the specific standards for the use.
A. General Review Criteria. An applicant for a conditional use in the zone must demonstrate:
1. The application complies with all applicable provisions of this title, state and federal law;
2. The structures associated with the use are compatible with surrounding structures in terms of use, scale, mass and circulation;
3. The use is not detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare;
4. The use is consistent with the general plan, as amended;
5. Traffic conditions are not adversely affected by the proposed use including the existence of or need for dedicated turn lanes, pedestrian access, and capacity of the existing streets;
6. Sufficient utility capacity;
7. Sufficient emergency vehicle access;
8. Location and design of off-street parking as well as compliance with off-street parking standards provided for in Section 17-7-1.8;
9. Fencing, screening, and landscaping to separate the use from adjoining uses and mitigate the potential for conflict in uses;
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11. Exterior lighting that complies with the lighting standards of the zone and is designed to minimize conflict and light trespass with surrounding uses; and
12. Within and adjoining the site, impacts on the aquifer, slope retention, and flood potential have been fully mitigated and the proposed structure is appropriate to the topography of the site.
B. Specific Review Criteria for Certain Conditional Uses. In addition to the foregoing, the community and economic development department and planning commission must evaluate the applicant’s compliance with each of the following criteria when considering whether to approve, deny or condition an application for each of the following conditional uses:
1. Conditional Use.
a. Child Care Facility/Center. Each application for child care facility or center must include:
i. Proof of a state child care license;
ii. Compliance with state, federal and local law;
iii. A design which precludes a front yard playground and signage in excess of a two square foot nameplate; and
iv. A delivery, traffic and parking plan which adequately mitigates the adverse impacts of increased traffic generation on the neighborhood in which it is located.
b. Assisted Living/Senior Housing/Congregate Care. Each application for an assisted living, senior housing or congregate care use must comply with the following:
i. The maximum number of residents shall be:
(A) Eight for structures fronting on public streets smaller than collector streets; and
(B) Sixteen for structures fronting on public streets considered collector streets or larger.
ii. A complete application shall include:
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(B) A design, residential in character and architecturally compatible with the neighborhood, which adequately screens the use from neighboring lots and complies with Utah Department of Health standards;
(C) An outdoor lighting plan which adequately screens lighting to mitigate its impact on surrounding uses;
(D) A sign plan which includes no more than two square feet of signage for facilities on public streets smaller than collector streets, and monument signs not to exceed thirty-two square feet for facilities on public streets considered collector streets or larger; and
(E) A delivery, traffic and parking plan which adequately mitigates the adverse impacts of increased traffic generation on the neighborhood in which it is located. The parking plan should propose parking appropriate to the proposed use of the facility, which plan may propose parking below the standards listed in Section 17-7- 1.8.
c. Accessory Structure (Occupied). New development of an accessory structure intended for human occupancy is a conditional use and shall meet the following development standards:
i. Proximity. The accessory structure must be located no less than six feet from the main building.
ii. Setbacks. The accessory structure must be located in either the rear or side yard, with no less than a ten foot setback from the rear and side lot lines, unless the accessory structure is located at the front yard setback of an adjacent corner lot, in which case, the side yard setback to the nearest side lot line must be at least fifteen feet.
iii. Height. The accessory structure height may not exceed twenty-four feet to the midpoint for a sloped roof and twenty feet to the cornice for a flat roof.
iv. Stories. An accessory structure may range from one to one and one-half stories.
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d. Neighborhood Commercial-1 (NC-1). Each application for a neighborhood commercial use shall demonstrate that the proposed use:
i. Is pedestrian oriented and shall primarily serve the surrounding neighborhoods in the area in which it is located;
ii. Is located on a lot at the intersection of two surface streets, each with a minimum right-of-way width of fifty feet;
iii. Is limited in size to a maximum footprint of one thousand five hundred square feet;
iv. Has a maximum of four on-site parking spaces that shall be located in the rear of the building;
v. No more than three materials shall be used for the primary wall surfaces on a building. Exterior finishes shall be of traditional, time- and weather-tested techniques and shall not include architectural metal or concrete except as accents to the building that consist of less than twenty-five percent of any elevation. The bottom one-third of the ground floor must consist of a base material such as rock or brick. Window area shall not exceed sixty percent of any front elevation or forty percent of any other elevation. Without limiting the use of color, exterior walls shall be subdued in color and not reflective. Intense colors should be used as accent only. All the roofs and dormer roofs of a building shall be constructed of the same material. Slopes of roofs shall be of equal pitch if a gable or hip roof is employed. All metal roofs must be of a subdued color. Painted roof shingles are prohibited. Retaining walls shall be of materials complementary to the building’s materials;
vi. Shall operate no earlier than seven a.m. and no later than nine p.m.;
vii. Includes neither outdoor storage nor an outdoor display of merchandise, but may include outdoor dining. External signage shall not exceed fifteen percent on the front of the building and five percent on two other elevations. A neighborhood commercial use shall include no outdoor storage beyond a small, fully screened trash area. Window signage may not exceed twenty-five percent of the window area;
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ix. Screens light trespass to adequately mitigate lighting impacts on surrounding uses;
x. Does not require a lot combination or consolidation of existing platted lots; and
xi. Includes the owner’s covenant to comply with all of the requirements of the NC-1 use as located herein, which covenant shall run with the conditional use permit.
e. Neighborhood Commercial-2 (NC-2). Each application for a neighborhood commercial use shall demonstrate that the proposed use:
i. Is located on Union Park Road or Husky Highway at an intersection with a public road with a right-of-way width of at least fifty feet.
ii. Is pedestrian oriented and shall serve the immediate neighborhood in which it is located and provide specialized goods and services to a wider trade area.
iii. Has the following building setbacks measured from the property lines: front yard setback/build-to lines no more than fifteen feet; minimum eight-foot side yard setbacks. Corner lots have two front yards, two side yards, and no rear yard.
iv. Has the main building entrance on the elevation that faces the street with the highest traffic flows or on the corner.
v. Provides a buffer for adjacent residential uses with one of the following:
(A) Landscaped Buffer Area. A landscape buffer area must be a minimum of thirty feet wide to provide adequate screening, buffering, and separation of these uses. The landscape treatment should use a combination of distance and low level screening to separate the uses to soften the visual impact of the commercial use. The thirty-foot buffer area may be shared between adjoining properties, upon adequate proof of reciprocal easements to preserve and maintain the buffer area. The landscaped buffer area shall include a minimum of one tree for every two hundred fifty square feet.
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vi. May not exceed a total of five thousand square feet of gross leasable area, while individual interior spaces are limited in size to three thousand square feet of retail space, two thousand five hundred square feet of storage area, and one thousand square feet of dining area.
vii. Has a minimum of three parking spaces per thousand square feet for retail and office uses, one space per thousand square feet of interior storage area and five spaces per thousand square feet of dining area, but does not exceed eight total parking spaces. Parking shall be located on the side of the building, shall be located behind a fifteen-foot landscaped setback from any street, and shall have perimeter landscaping of at least five feet in width.
viii. Is architecturally compatible with the SF-1 zone including a maximum height of twenty-eight feet to the midpoint for a sloping roof and twenty-five feet to the cornice for a flat roof. No more than three materials shall be used for the primary wall surfaces on a building. Exterior finish shall be of traditional, time- and weather-tested techniques and shall not include architectural metal or concrete except as accents to the building that consist of less than twenty-five percent of any elevation. The bottom one-third of the ground floor must consist of a base material such as rock or brick. Window area shall not exceed sixty percent of any front elevation or forty percent of any other elevation. Without limiting the use of color, exterior walls shall be subdued in color and not reflective. Intense colors should be used as accent only. All the roofs and dormer roofs of a building shall be constructed of the same material. Slopes of roofs shall be of equal pitch if a gable or hip roof is employed. All metal roofs must be of a subdued color. Painted roof shingles are prohibited. Retaining walls and fences shall be of materials complementary to the building’s materials.
ix. Shall operate no earlier than seven a.m. and no later than nine p.m.
x. Includes no outdoor storage nor outdoor display of merchandise, but may include minimal outdoor dining. An outdoor dining use shall comply with the criteria found in Section 17-7-12.9(B)(2)(b)(i) through (v).
xi. Trash collection and recycling areas, service areas, and mechanical equipment shall be screened on all sides so that no portion of such areas is visible from public streets and adjacent properties. Required screening may include new and existing https://www.codepublishing.com/UT/Midvale/#!/Midvale17/Midvale1771.html#17-7-1.9 9/13 10/8/2020 Chapter 17-7-1 plantings, walls, fences, screen panels, doors, topographic changes, horizontal separation, or any combination thereof.
xii. External signage shall comply with Section 17-7-12.10 with the exception of monument, shopping center, temporary mobile changeable copy signs, temporary balloon sign/inflated sign displays and temporary pennant/streamer signs being prohibited.
xiii. Includes a delivery plan which adequately mitigates its impact on the residential neighborhood in which it is located.
xiv. A neighborhood commercial use may not include second story commercial use but may include vertical mixed use to include residential on the second floor.
xv. Screens light trespass to adequately mitigate lighting impacts on surrounding uses as demonstrated by a photometric lighting plan. Exterior lighting may not exceed a height of fifteen feet (either pole- or wall-mounted fixtures), shall utilize not more than a one hundred fifty watt high-pressure sodium light source with a maximum average footcandle of one in the parking area.
xvi. Driveways and parking areas shall comply with the standards in Section 17-7- 12.7.
xvii. Landscaping shall comply with the standards in Section 17-7-12.6, with the exception of subsections (A)(1) and (A)(11).
xviii. Includes the owner’s covenant to comply with all of the requirements of the NC-2 use as located herein, which covenant shall run with the conditional use permit.
f. Flag Lots. Each application for new subdivision of a flag lot, or for new development on a flag lot shall demonstrate that the application complies with the following criteria:
i. Lot Area. The minimum area of the banner portion of the proposed flag lot is seven thousand square feet and the minimum area of the remaining frontage lot is seven thousand square feet;
ii. Lot Width and Depth. The minimum banner portion width and depth is seventy-five feet. The minimum lot width and depth of the frontage lot complies with all lot standards for the zone;
https://www.codepublishing.com/UT/Midvale/#!/Midvale17/Midvale1771.html#17-7-1.9 10/13 10/8/2020 Chapter 17-7-1 iii. Setbacks. Setbacks for new development on a flag lot are fifteen feet for each of the front, side and rear yards. New development on a flag lot is entitled to the same yard exceptions as a frontage lot, with the rear yard lot line of the frontage lot serving as the front yard lot line for the banner portion of the flag lot;
iv. Height. The maximum proposed height for a structure is twenty-five feet;
v. Stories. A structure shall not exceed one story;
vi. Parking/Driveway Access. Each flag lot and each frontage lot shall provide two parking spaces on the side or rear yard of property. The driveway shall have a paved width of twenty feet;
vii. Fire Department Access and Water Supply. Each dwelling must adhere to the Fire Code; and
viii. Utilities. Both the flag lot dwelling and the frontage lot dwelling must be serviced by a public water and sewer system.
g. Disabled Care Facility. Each application for a disabled care facility must comply with the following:
i. The structure shall gain access from public streets considered collector streets or larger.
ii. The maximum number of patients shall not exceed sixteen.
iii. The following individuals shall not be permitted in a residential setting:
(A) Persons currently using controlled substances or who are in the process of detoxification;
(B) Persons with a violent or predatory background, this includes those charged or convicted of murder or attempted murder, predatory sexual offenses, assault and battery, robbery, burglary or theft, concealed weapons, and any other crime involving violence or weapons.
iv. A complete application shall include:
https://www.codepublishing.com/UT/Midvale/#!/Midvale17/Midvale1771.html#17-7-1.9 11/13 10/8/2020 Chapter 17-7-1 (A) Proof of state license for a “Residential Treatment Program” from the Utah Department of Human Services Office of Licensing;
(B) A design, residential in character and architecturally compatible with the neighborhood, which adequately screens the use from neighboring lots;
(C) Proof of compliance with Utah Department of Health standards;
(D) A covenant stating:
(1) Professional staff will be on-site at all times;
(2) A continual and accurate background record of all patients will be kept and made available to the city. Names of patients may be omitted from the record made available to the city for privacy and confidentiality;
(E) An outdoor lighting plan which adequately screens lighting to mitigate its impact on surrounding uses;
(F) A sign plan which may include a monument sign not to exceed thirty-two square feet or a name plate attached to the structure not to exceed two square feet; and
(G) A delivery, traffic and parking plan which adequately mitigates the adverse impacts of increased traffic generation on the neighborhood in which it is located. The parking plan should propose parking appropriate to the proposed use of the facility, which plan may propose parking below the standards listed in Section 17-7- 1.8.
Table 17-7-1.11
Minimum Flag Lot and Development Standards
Area Width Depth Frontage Setbacks Build-To Height Line
FLAG Standard 7,000 75’ 75’ 20’ Front: 15’ N/A 25’ to for Banner s.f. Side: 15’ mid- Portion Rear: 15’ point
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Exceptions No No No Projections: ≤ N/A No 2½’ Front: 5’ paved walk Front/Side: 20’ paved drive Side/Rear:Stairs and balconies ≤ 3’
2. Administrative Conditional Use.
a. Accessory Apartments. Each application for an accessory apartment shall include:
i. A site plan, which demonstrates one additional, paved, off-street parking space for the accessory apartment;
ii. A floor plan which demonstrates that the accessory apartment is less than twenty- five percent of the dwelling size; and
iii. The owner’s covenant to occupy the primary dwelling unit, which covenant shall run with the conditional use permit.
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Some remarks on the Chapter’s structure: • Throughout the plan, purple “pages” appear. In these pages, planning concepts and ideas are explained, often with accompanying diagrams or images. This approach was incorporated to make the plan readily understood and usable for any residents who reads it.
• The plan also includes orange speech blocks. In these blocks, public input relevant to the topic at-hand is displayed. This input is in the form of data, survey results, and quote).
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be highlighted?
• Is anything included in the plan that you disagree with and or want edited?
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Contents 5.0 Introduction ...... 4 The Importance of Transportation & Mobility ...... 4 State Code ...... 4 Values and Principles ...... 5 Relationships, Roles, and Responsibilities ...... 6 Community Input ...... 11 5.1 Existing Conditions ...... 13 Street Network ...... 13 Traffic Volume and Safety ...... 22 Commuting Patterns ...... 23 Public Transportation ...... 24 Active Transportation ...... 26 Accessibility ...... 30 5.2 The Transportation Vision ...... 31 Opportunities and Challenges ...... 31 Community Work Program ...... 36 Citations ...... 40
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Chapter 5 – Transportation & Mobility 5.0 Introduction The Importance of Transportation & Mobility Driving to the grocery store, riding a UTA bus to work, hailing an Uber from the airport, or walking the dog – transportation is a part of people’s daily lives. As these examples convey, transportation involves both mobility – the ability to travel between places – and accessibility – the ability to reach valuable destinations within a reasonable amount of time. Both mobility and accessibility enable the expression of personal freedom. We can choose where we go and how to get there. For White City, transportation planning is important to uphold a safe, accessible, and enjoyable transportation system that enables residents to meet their needs in the ways that work for them. State Code The State of Utah requires communities to plan for transportation. In Utah State Code Section 10-9a-403, the State mandates that General Plans include a “transportation and traffic circulation element” (UT State Code). This element must contain the location of different road types as well as public and active transportation infrastructure, and it must connect to demographic projections and the land use element. Communities without a major transit investment corridor – such as White City – must plan for improved linkages among housing, employment, education, recreation, and commerce.
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Transportation Planning Values Values are beliefs about desirable states or ways of acting that guide behavior and prioritization. Well-regarded values-based transportation frameworks include the Complete Streets framework, which seeks to “ensure that the entire right-of-way is planned, designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to provide safe access for all users” (Smart Growth America & National Complete Streets Coalition, 2015). In this framework, successful transportation planning incorporates the values of safety, comfort, and convenience in transportation systems for all users. To be the most effective, values-based frameworks benefit from being tailored to reflect local values and needs. In January 2020, five representatives from White City participated in a Transportation Planning Values and Principles workshop along with other representatives from MSD-member communities. White City accounted for 16 percent of workshop attendees. At this workshop, 32 members of MSD- community Planning Commissions, Councils, General Plan Steering Committees, and some members of the public developed a list of transportation values broadly applicable across the MSD. The top transportation values generated at this workshop included “Clean air”; “Safe, user friendly streets for all types of users”; “Aligning local and regional needs”; “Ongoing engagement of stakeholders in local decision making”; “Commitment to an outcomes-based approach to planning, design, and engineering”; and “Good health (of individuals and communities, mental and physical)” (see Figure 5.0 - 1 for a complete list of the top values). Although the exact order of value prioritization is likely to vary somewhat for White City, the list shown in Figure 5.0 - 1. captures a general suite of values that can help to broadly guide transportation decision making in White City. Each of these values should ultimately be linked to outcomes and performance indicators or metrics. By evaluating these indicators, planners and decision makers can ensure that planning decisions are progressing the values held broadly by MSD member communities, and by the residents of White City in particular.
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Figure 5.0 - 1: Top Transportation Values for MSD-member communities
Relationships, Roles, and Responsibilities Broad thinking strengthens transportation planning. Several entities and agencies’ transportation values and plans are important for White City’s local efforts. These include the Utah Department of Transportation, the Utah Transit Authority, the Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District, Salt Lake County, and Sandy City.
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Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) UDOT “aim[s] to Keep Utah Moving. That includes everything from improving our roads and traffic lights to providing alternate means of getting from A to B, like bike lanes and public transit. We want to make sure that whatever is being moved, freight and cargo or the people in a vehicle, arrives safe and promptly. It isn’t easy, but Keeping Utah Moving is what keeps UDOT going” (UDOT). To complete these objectives, UDOT uses the core values depicted below. White City works with UDOT regarding any non-local roads within and adjacent to White City’s boundaries, such as 700 E and 10600 S. Additionally, UDOT has an Active Transportation Division that can support White City’s initiatives regarding walking and biking. Receiving state funding for transportation projects in White City is dependent upon White City meeting Senate Bill 34 requirements about planning for Moderate-Income Housing.
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Utah Transit Authority (UTA) UTA “provides integrated mobility solutions to service life’s connections, improve public health and enhance quality of life”; they “provide an integrated system of innovative, accessible and efficient public transportation services that increase access to opportunities and contribute to a healthy environment for the people of the Wasatch region” (UTA). White City will coordinate with UTA about public transit. Communicating feedback about route pathways, infrastructure conditions, and frequency of stops can be useful for UTA.
LINKING LOCAL AND REGIONAL EFFORTS Transportation planning cannot occur in isolation. Think about streets: not only do they often cross political boundaries, neighborhood districts, and various land uses, but they also allow people to move across various boundaries. When planning for a road that stretches 40 miles and crosses seven municipalities, a regional perspective to transportation makes sense. At the same time, the perspective of each of those seven municipalities is also necessary for the successful implementation of goals and objectives across scales.
Alignment ensures different entities work toward compatible goals – what one entity does can support the efforts of another entity, and vice-versa. Alignment also opens up opportunities for collaboration, from cross- jurisdictional project implementation to funding acquisition and more.
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Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) The WFRC is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) that covers Box Elder, Davis, Morgan, Salt Lake, Tooele, and Weber counties. The responsibilities of the WFRC include regional transportation planning. Their current plan, Wasatch Choice 2050, establishes the following goals related to transportation:
White City works with the WFRC on regional initiatives involving various numbers of municipalities, from two or three to the entire WFRC. WFRC also provides funding for various types of transportation projects, for which White City is eligible. Salt Lake County (SLCo) Salt Lake County Public Works Engineering Department (Public Works Engineering) provides engineering services to the Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District (MSD), including White City Metro Township. As part of these services, Public Works Engineering helps to build and maintain roadways and sidewalks, administer encroachment, excavation and special event permits, and enforce stormwater (MS4) management compliance.
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The Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District (MSD) The MSD provides planning and development services for White City, including this General Plan and its Transportation Chapter. The MSD will continue working with White City to implement transportation projects and programs identified in this chapter.
Sandy City As White City is entirely bounded by Sandy, working with Sandy on transportation projects, opportunities, and challenges is critical for success. Understanding Sandy’s vision and goals regarding transportation is likewise important. Currently, Sandy’s transportation decisions are guided by their 2009 Master Transportation Plan. Sandy City also looks to their Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan and their Proposed Trail Changes to inform active transportation projects. Additionally, Sandy and Draper started a joint Active Transportation Plan, which includes potential trails and routes that would link through White City or touch its borders. Explore the interactive dashboard, pictured below, to learn more information about these active transportation projects.
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Community Input Several options and methods for public feedback regarding the Transportation Chapter were utilized. All General Plan Steering Committee (GPSC), Planning Commission (PC), and Metro Township Council (MTC) meetings were open to the public, and members of the public did attend (in-person or virtually). Four GPSC meetings focused on transportation, and two additional meetings set aside time for reviewing this chapter. After each GPSC meeting about transportation, staff sent out a report summarizing the meeting’s purpose, attendees, process, and outcomes to the Metro Township Council, Planning Commission, and General Plan Steering Committee: these included the transportation goals, objectives, and actions in draft forms. Often reports included attachments with additional information requested by Steering Committee members. Planning staff updated the MTC about transportation in the General Plan at two meetings, answered questions, and addressed concerns. The Transportation Planning Values and Principles Workshop, held on January 30, 2020 was also open to the public. Five White City representatives helped shaped the broad transportation values of the MSD, discussed previously.
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Additionally, the MSD planning staff propagated a Transportation and Land Use Survey to White City residents. A flyer was sent to every White City household, inviting residents to take the survey online. It was also sent electronically to the Metro Township Council, Planning Commission, and General Plan Steering Committee on April 13th, 2020, posted on the MSD website, shared on MSD social media with targeted advertising, and posted on the White City Metro Township website. This survey utilized Survey 1-2-3 to ask MSD-area residents about their transportation and land use concerns and values in 14 questions. The questions included spatial and mapping components to allow for site-specific concerns and opportunities to be shared. 70 White City residents completed the survey. The interactive dashboard of the survey results is pictured below.
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5.1 Existing Conditions Street Network White City’s street network can be classified as a Curvilinear Loop Design, the street network design common from the 1930s to 1950s (Congress for the New Urbanism, “Street Networks 101”). In this network, some streets are linear while others are curved. Additionally, few streets have dead-ends and most streets link to more than one other street. This Curvilinear Loop network is more connected than modern cul- de-sac designs, but less connected than a traditional grid network.
White City’s street network has the irregular grid pattern, the Curvilinear Loop Design, common of the 1930s – 1950s.
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WHAT IS CONNECTIVITY? WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Connectivity is the ability to travel more as the crow flies: to reach more destinations. In a more connected place, Olivia accesses her doctor's office, bank, local park, and favorite café all within a mile; in fact, she enjoys a safe walk to reach them. In a less connected place, Xavier travels several miles in different directions to reach these destinations, and he must drive.
Connectivity matters because it allows greater access to opportunity. A person can reach their valued destinations in a reasonable time period, spending less time and money on travel to meet their needs. Connectivity has a positive impact on the economic wellbeing of a community (Curbed: Walkability and Economic Success); the WFRC explains this relationship as convenience + amenities = financial health for a community (Wasatch Choice 2050: Getting Connected). In more connected areas, active transportation (biking, walking, or other human- powered methods of transportation) increases. This has five great impacts:
reduces congestion,
reduces air pollution,
increases physical and mental wellbeing,
increases “eyes on the street,” thereby increasing safety, and
increases people out and about supporting the local economy.
convenience + amenities
= financial health
White City’s street network sets up White City for more dispersed vehicular traffic. Multiple options exist to travel from one destination to another, thereby decreasing traffic loads and congestion on any one street. Congestion decreases not only because cars have multiple routes to choose from, but also because more people can walk or bike. Connected streets lead to more walking and biking (Napier,
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Melissa, 2011), and engaging in more physical activity improves health outcomes (Haskell, Blair, & Hill, 2009). Additionally, having multiple routes available increases the sense of safety, as an individual may not feel comfortable walking a predictable route. The sense of safety also increases with more people out and about on the streets. Thus, this network and the benefits associated with it are also assets for White City in terms of active transportation. In some places, dead-end streets or cul-de-sacs make sense. When these strategies are necessary, connectivity remains possible. For an example, look at Silica Drive in the northeastern part of White City (Image 5.1 - 1 below). Because Silica Drive ends with open property rather than a private house, residents along Silica Drive enjoy a short, direct route to Big Bear Park.
Figure 5.1 - 1: Walking to Big Bear Park
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However, there are disconnected areas in White City too. In some cases, pedestrian access is unnecessarily limited. Dead-ends and curvy roads make available travel distances significantly further than the most direct path. The aerial image below, taken over Taylorsville, Utah, illustrates this concept. A child would have to walk more than double the distance of the direct path to get to school due to a lack of connectivity. Additionally, the available travel path puts the student on a busy road, while the direct path would not.
Figure 5.1 - 2: Walking to School in Taylorsville, Utah
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ACHIEVING CONNECTIVITY: RETROFITS Think about Rome, Italy: while the buildings changed many times since the age of the Roman Empire, the location of the roads has remained largely the same. Given that street networks are essentially permanent, how can existing communities increase their connectivity? Connectivity can be enhanced at various levels. It is often possible to increase connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists without altering vehicular pathways. Cul- de-sac cut throughs, such as those depicted in the images below, link a neighborhood and a shared-use path. Now, the residents of the neighborhood can enjoy the trail system and the river.
Another retrofit for enhancing connectivity is through redesigning the right-of-way. For example, if a four-lane, 60-foot road consistently supports the number of vehicles of a three-lane road, then that road would be opportune for redesigning. The existing 60-foot right-of-way – with no expansion – could turn into a three-lane road with an elevated, separated sidewalk and on-street parking on one side. Suddenly, active transportation becomes viable and parking capacity increases.
See the city of Kearney, Missouri’s Street Connectivity guide for more examples of achieving connectivity, connected areas, and disconnected areas: Kearney, Missouri Street Connectivity.
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In the map below, black X’s and arrows indicate potential connectivity issues. X’s resemble dead ends, such as cul-de-sacs. Arrows indicate parallel areas of close proximity that have limited connection. Figure 5.1 - 3: White City’s Areas with Potentially Limited Connectivity
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Street Classifications According to the Functional Classification system, White City’s streets are arterial, collector, or local roads (See map on page 19). No roads within or immediately adjacent to White City are freeways. Street classifications for streets within and/or adjacent to White City are highlighted below:
• 700 E (71): principal arterial • 9000 S (209): principal arterial • 1300 E: minor arterial • 9400 S: minor arterial • 10600 S: minor arterial • Sego Lily: major collector • Larkspur Drive: minor collector • Flint Drive: minor collector • All other streets: local roads The Functional Classification system, while useful for some planning, is not specific enough to deal with the nuances of a community that is predominantly composed of local roads. These local roads differ in characteristics such as width, amenities (street lights, benches, etc.), connectivity (cul-de-sac ending versus dead-end versus connected street), grade, adjacent land use (types of structures, location of structures relative to the road), and active transportation features (sidewalk, biking infrastructure). White City has many local roads, but they are not one-size-fits-all. People utilize different streets to meet different needs. In fact, a street’s surrounding land use influences how the street is used. Some local roads bring residents to important destinations, such as the three churches, two parks, and schools. Other local roads access residential areas on cul-de-sacs. These streets may host various types and/or amounts of travelers. Under one classification, the assumption is that the streets should be maintained, planned, and updated the same way, despite the streets’ various purposes and needs. A more nuanced classification approach would help planners and engineers better understand and strategize for the transportation needs of residents on various streets.
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FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF STREETS
Traditionally, streets are classified into the following categories: Freeway, Arterial, Collector, and Local. These categories—called Functional Classifications—are based upon anticipated traffic throughput and access to property. Freeways carry the highest traffic loads and allow high speeds but have limited access, while local roads carry the lowest traffic loads, at slow speeds, but provide access to many places. Local roads are generally the most comfortable and safest for bicyclists and pedestrians.
An example of two Street Typologies: a local street with urban low intensity development (left), and a local street with urban medium intensity development (right) (Plan OKC). The designs and plans for the streets differ because of the adjacent land use differences. TYPOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION OF STREETS
In recent years, planners and transportation professionals have shifted away from the Functional Classification framework and into a Street Typologies framework. The Typologies framework differs from the traditional Functional framework in that it:
• Accounts for surrounding land use when planning streets • Considers active transportation, such as walking and biking • Includes street design considerations, such as lighting and benches • Materializes through public input – officials cannot accurately create Typologies without public feedback • Considers person mobility, vehicle mobility, placemaking, access, and greening for each street, prioritizing those five purposes for each street
For examples of the Typologies framework put into action in different communities, check out the links below:
Alameda County, California Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Salt Lake City, Utah Anchorage, Alaska San Francisco, California Washington, D.C.
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Traffic Volume and Safety Sego Lily Drive White City Engineers with Avenue Consultants conducted a study on Sego Lily Drive. The Sego Lily Corridor Study included parking inventories in March and April 2020 and an analysis of historic aerial imagery of parking between 2016 and 2019. The study also analyzed vehicle, bicycle, and walking trends. The following data resulted from this study. Sego Lily Drive cuts through the center of White City, east-west. As a major collector road, its traffic volumes are some of the highest in the community. Sego Lily supported about 6,600 vehicle trips per day before the Corona Virus 19 outbreak. However, the road is designed for 12,000 to 18,000 trips a day, so it is far from capacity and not expected to reach capacity any time in the near future. Since the Corona Virus 19 outbreak, daily trips dipped to under 4,000. Sego Lily’s estimated 85th percentile speeds range from 27 to 34 mph, depending upon the direction and exact location on the road. Surprisingly, more people speed going up the hill than down the hill. However, overall Sego Lily boasts few crashes due to speed. Maintaining low crash rates is especially important on Sego Lily because Sego Lily is an active transportation corridor, and crashes between vehicles and pedestrians or cyclists can be particularly deadly. Figure 5.1 – 4: Sego Lily Speeds, from Sego Lily Corridor Study 2020
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Commuting Patterns White City is located on the east side of the Salt HOW DO WHITE CITY Lake Valley. Much of White City’s workforce of RESIDENTS COMMUTE? 610 commutes to adjacent Sandy City or west to West Jordan City (U.S Census Bureau, On the Map, “Job Counts by Home of White City, 2017”). Other commuting destinations include Draper (34 people), South Jordan (33), West Valley City (22), and Salt Lake City (20).
Single-occupancy vehicles are the most common method used for commuting by White City residents, but a significant portion carpool as well. Compared to Sandy City, Salt Lake County, and Utah, proportionally fewer White City residents commute by driving alone while more commute through carpooling. Following Corona Virus 19, the percentage of residents who work from home has likely increased significantly and may remain higher than 2017 values in the future. Values from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2017.
White City residents value trip-chaining:
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White City residents desire improved public transportation:
80 percent of White City residents expressed concern about inadequate public transportation (2020 Transportation and Land Use Survey).
Public Transportation Some public transport connects White City to other places (See map on page 24). Two percent of residents take public transport to work, which matches Utah’s state average. Bus stops sit on and near White City’s borders on 9400 S, 10600 S, 1300 E, and 700 E. Routes F94 and F456 sit closest, while F514 and 201 can be accessed within 1.5 miles from some points in White City. White City's access to light rail is limited. The Blue Line can be accessed at Sandy Civic Center Station or Sandy Expo Stations; locations within White City reach these stations in 1.1 to 3.0 miles. Micromobility is a new form of public transportation taking route throughout Salt Lake County. Different forms of micromobility include: VIA – a van shuttle system that picks up and drops off within a designated area. Rates are the same as bus rates. UTA has been testing this system in southern Salt Lake County, and it may be viable for White City though it has not yet been tested here. Electric scooters and bike shares – these recent technologies have boomed in popularity. Great for making 1st/Last Mile connections between home and work or home and the train stop, these inexpensive forms of transportation could likely expand into White City.
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Active Transportation Active transportation is any form of mobility achieved solely through human power – most commonly, walking and biking. Rollerskating, rollerblading, and skateboarding are other forms of active transportation. In White City, walking is the most common form of active transportation. In fact, three percent of residents commute between work and home by walking (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2017). And, 76 percent of respondents walk daily or weekly (2020 Transportation and Land Use Survey). There are several key components in planning regarding active transportation: infrastructure (sidewalks, bike lanes, lighting, road finishing material), land use (relative location of active transportation corridor), existing routes (where do people walk now, where does pedestrian infrastructure exist now), and gaps in routes (where are pedestrians prevented from traveling, where is walking and biking happening but unsafe or without supportive infrastructure).
WHAT’S THE LOW-DOWN ON ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION?
Active transportation has dozens of individual and societal benefits. Some powerful benefits of active transportation include:
Improved physical health Inexpensive
Improved mental/emotional health Supports local business by bringing people onto the streets Cost-savings: Reduced wear & tear on roads Safety – driving is the single most dangerous activity the average Lessened traffic congestion American engages in (Driving is Reduced air, noise, and water Dangerous). pollution
Utahns want to walk and bike more:
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Pedestrian Infrastructure Pedestrian infrastructure is infrastructure that make biking and walking viable modes of transportation. It includes structures such as benches, lighting, signage, sidewalks, crosswalks, pedestrian bridges, pedestrian tunnels, bike lanes, and shared-use pathways. A sidewalk inventory is planned for summer/fall 2020 to prioritize where sidewalks are needed and identify where maintenance for existing sidewalks is required. Two main active transportation options exist in White City (See Map on page 27). White City Metro Township has a new paved multi-use trail, the Sandy Draper Canal Trail, running north to south from 10600 S, across Dimple Dell Park, and around Bear Park (See Map on Page 27). Running through White City in Dimple Dell Regional Park is an unpaved, multi-use trail; while not White City property, the trail is accessible to White City residents and frequented often. In the 2020 Transportation and Land Use Survey, residents pointed out the new pedestrian crossing over Dimple Dell as an asset; however, residents have pointed out privacy and security concerns for homeowners whose properties border the trail (2020 Transportation and Land Use Survey). Expected by 2021 is a future active transportation corridor along Sego Lily Drive. Figure 5.1 – 5: Dimple Dell Bridge Design, JUB Engineers
“The new bike/walk bridge over dimple dell will be wonderful. It allows
pedestrians and bicyclists the option to stay away from vehicle traffic, yet connecting them through an active path for exercise” – Survey Respondent (2020 Transportation and Land Use Survey).
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STREET DESIGN AND SEGO LILY White City Engineering with Avenue Consultants led a Corridor Study on Sego Lily Drive. The project aimed to assess the feasibility of re-imagining Sego Lily within the existing right-of-way as well as to understand what the public desires are regarding the road. In a survey targeted at but not limited to residents along Sego Lily, 119 residents voted on design options. The two most popular designs included increased active transportation options, which makes sense given that Sego Lily supported over 5,000 bicycling trips in one year (Sego Lily Corridor Study “Existing Conditions,” 2020). One design offered two five-foot bike lanes, one on the north side and one on the south side (Sego Lily Corridor Study “Project Overview for Council,” 2020). The second design offered one 10-foot multi-use paved path on the north side of the street (Sego Lily Corridor Study “Project Overview for Council,” 2020). Work continues to determine the final design before implementation.
White City residents walk often: 39 percent of White City respondents said they walked daily and 37 percent said
they walked weekly (2020 Transportation and Land Use Survey). If more people work from home, people may walk more regularly. Having safe and adequate sidewalks and bike lanes will spur activity also.
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Accessibility Accessibility is a measure of how many destinations can be reached within a reasonable distance. The WFRC measures job accessibility by automobiles and by transit. By personal automobile, White City residents can reach 254,000 to 264,000 jobs (Figure 5.1 – 6 below). By public transit, White City residents can reach 10,000 to 32,000 jobs (Figure 5.1 – 7 below). Compared to other southeast Salt Lake County areas, White City’s job accessibility by automobile is slightly below average, while White City’s job accessibility by transit is below average. Western White City ranks in the bottom 20 percent of job access via transit.
Figure 5.1 – 6 White City’s Accessibility by Auto (left) and Figure 5.1 – 7 White City’s Accessibility by Transit (right)
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5.2 The Transportation Vision Opportunities and Challenges White City’s opportunities and challenges regarding transportation fall into several categories: modal choice, collaboration and communication, infrastructure maintenance, safety, connectivity, and place-making. Connectivity between homes and jobs will remain important for White City going forward. The WFRC predicts that, by personal automobile, White City residents will reach 347,000 to 415,000 jobs in 2050 (Figure 5.2 – 1 below). By public transit, White City residents may reach 32,000 to 79,000 jobs (Figure 5.2 – 2 below). Therefore, the number of accessible jobs by either mode is predicted to increase. Relative to accessibility of other communities, White City’s accessibility remains the same for automobile and improves slightly for transit. That the number of jobs accessible will increase is due to improved travel options and/or new jobs added closer to White City. Figure 5.2 – 1 White City’s Accessibility by Auto (left) and Figure 5.2 – 2 White City’s Accessibility by Transit (right)
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At Bear Park: “It needs easier and more access in and out of by car, bike, or walking from all directions. It needs more parking” – Survey Respondent (2020 Transportation and Land Use Survey).
On S 13000 E: “Lack of walkability. Development discourages neighborhood shops, only options involve crossing very busy large roads, virtually no buses, not many bike lanes, etc.” – Survey Respondent (2020 Transportation and Land Use Survey).
On Carnation Drive and E 10600 S: “A right turn lane on the north-east corner to turn into Carnation heading north would be beneficial. You
could use the vacant land to build it, add some landscaping and some art to beautify an entrance into White City” – Survey Respondent (2020 Transportation and Land Use Survey).
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What will residents need? TRANSPORTATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS As shown through the MSD Spring 2020 Transportation and Land Use Survey and the American Community Survey results, White City depends on single-occupancy vehicles to travel. Yet, White City’s demographics indicate that a more multi-modal transportation system, with safe active transportation options, will be increasingly important to the community in the coming years. Sixty-eight percent of White City’s population is categorized as “Parks and Rec” by ESRI’s Tapestry program (ESRI Tapestry Segmentation Area Profile “White City, Utah”). The “Parks and Rec” group “take[s] advantage of local parks and recreational activities. Their exercise routine is a balance of home-based exercise; a session at their local community gym; or a quick jog, swim, or run” (ESRI Tapestry Segment “Parks and Rec”). Additionally, 16.4 percent of the population is 65 years and older, and 8.7 percent of the population is 75 years and older (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Table S0101); some residents may no longer be comfortable driving and will depend on walking or public transportation to access daily needs. Bringing back previous bus routes or adding additional bus routes may bolster access for those unable to drive. Additionally, “kid-friendly neighborhoods” such as those in White City are “now attracting a new generation of young couples” (ESRI Tapestry Segment “Parks and Rec”). White City’s population pyramid also points toward this trend: there is a bulge of residents between 25 and 39 years-old – the ages that start or have young families (See White City’s Technical Assessment for the population pyramid). Why do these patterns matter? Aging couples who prefer no-cost exercise, such as running or biking in the neighborhood, as well as families with young children who take family walks, both value safe, walkable areas. Thus, demographics indicate that investing in a high-quality active transportation system will be beneficial and that the system would be well-utilized.
“Access into White City by bus has not always been non-existent. The populous is getting older, many are becoming unable to drive. With fewer options and fewer conveniences ” – a Survey Respondent identifies the link between access and age (2020 Transportation and Land Use Survey).
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TRANSPORTATION, COMMERCE, AND EMPLOYMENT With only one commercially zoned property in White City, residents rely on transportation to access almost all economic needs. Most residents commute for work, to dine out, to purchase clothing or other goods, to access health care, and to pursue education. This makes efficient, safe travel in and out of White City critical to the financial stability of residents. Transportation connections between White City and Sandy City and West Jordan, (the first and second most traveled to cities for work), are especially important. With current alternative transportation options, White City residents primarily use personal vehicles, which are the most expensive transportation mode (Gössling et al. 2019). On average, Americans spend $10,288 per year on direct automobile- related costs (INRIX, Inc. 2018). By another metric, shifting 1,000 miles of travel by automobile to travel by active transportation, for example, saves communities and individuals $14,300 from roadway cost savings, vehicle cost savings, parking costs, air pollution reduction, and more, after taking pedestrian infrastructure costs into account (Litman, 2020). Additionally, driving is the single most dangerous activity the average American engages in (Driving is Dangerous). Dependency on an expensive and less safe mode of travel to make a livelihood does not bolster security for White City residents of lower-socioeconomic status. Opportunities to expand modal choice and connectivity can reduce this dependency, increase residents’ financial security, and support residents’ value of personal freedom. This does not mean driving should be discouraged: personal automobiles are important and beneficial transportation modes for many people; rather, by adding to the already acceptable transportation conditions in White City via personal automobiles, residents gain choice. Many of the 14.8 percent of residents with disabilities (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, “Table S1810” 2018), for example, would experience enhanced freedom and connectivity with expanded public transportation options.
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TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING Per Senate Bill 34, White City must plan for moderate-income housing options. One strategy that White City selected to increase moderate-income housing options are Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Because owning a car is expensive (i.e. car payment, car insurance fees, maintenance costs, gas, license and registration fees), the low or moderate-income families who would seek ADUs for housing options may not be able to afford a vehicle or may have more household members commuting to workplaces than cars available for the household. Therefore, moderate-income housing options offered in White City should be located closest to the bus stops and nearby commercial areas of Sandy; this way, residents can access goods and transportation without owning a vehicle. If future ADU renters own cars, however, the data shows White City is not near parking capacity. On Sego Lily Drive, White City’s main thoroughfare, only 11 percent of available parking spaces were utilized at the busiest time (the busiest time was March 21, 2020 from 1:22 – 2:27 pm) (Sego Lily Corridor Study “Existing Conditions,” 2020). Additionally, White City’s neighbors are focusing on active transportation: Sandy and Draper have put energy into active transportation projects to much success. In conjunction with White City’s more affordable housing, pursuing active transportation projects will help White City economically compete to attract new families who value walking and biking. TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE To come, when GPSC has discussed land use.
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Community Work Program The Transportation Work Program is developed to make progress on White City’s transportation goals. The GPSC wrote these goals during the December 2019 and January 2020 meetings. Each goal has an icon; in the Work Program, the related goal(s) for each objective is marked with the icon.
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Smart Growth America and National Complete Streets Coalition. “Complete Streets: Changing Policy.” March 2015. Utah Department of Transportation. “Functional Classification Maps.” https://www.udot.utah.gov/main/f?p=100:pg:0::::V,T:,1224
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