MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY

ORDINANCE 2020-06

COMMERCIAL ZONE SITE DEVELOPMENT AND STREETSCAPE

AN ORDINANCE OF MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY, UTAH, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ZONE SETBACKS; STREETSCAPING; MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES; SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, Marriott-Slaterville City (hereafter the "City") is a municipal corporation, duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Utah;

WHEREAS, Utah Code Annotated §10-8-84 and §10-8-60 allow municipalities in the State of Utah to exercise certain police powers and nuisance abatement powers, including but not limited to providing for safety and preservation of health, promotion of prosperity, improve community well-being, peace and good order for the inhabitants of the City;

WHEREAS, Title 10, Chapter 9a, of the Utah Code Annotated, as amended, enables municipalities to regulate land use and development;

WHEREAS, the City finds it necessary to update the municipal code in order to meet the challenges presented by state law, and to protect public health, safety, and welfare;

WHEREAS, after publication of the required notice the Planning Commission held its public hearing on June 16, 2020, to take public comment on this proposed Ordinance, after which the Planning Commission held a public meeting on July 21, 2020, and again on September 15, 2020, gave its recommendation to approve (vote 3 in favor/1 opposed) this Ordinance;

WHEREAS, the City Council received the recommendation from the Planning Commission and held its public meeting on October 15, 2020;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council as follows:

Section 1:	Repealer. Any ordinance or portion of the municipal code inconsistent with this Ordinance is hereby repealed and any reference thereto is hereby vacated.

Section 2:	Amendment. The following Sections of the Marriott-Slaterville Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:

15.27.010	Purpose and Intent.

The purpose and intent of the Architecture, Landscape and Screening Design Standards is to preserve the mountain west landscape and unique beauty that is Marriott-Slaterville City by incorporating design standards and landscaping into certain uses. The design standards are for the following specific purposes:

1.	Provide for commercial and manufacturing development that is aesthetically pleasing and compatible with the rural nature and natural setting.

2.	Provide a variety of natural colors, textures, and forms in the environment that blend together in a harmonious manner.

3.	Promote a safe, walkable community where buildings are placed to create a main street appearance with quality aesthetics that enhance the experience along streets and sidewalk.

4.	Protect and preserve the environment, promote resource conservation, aesthetics, appearance, quality character, health, safety, and general welfare of the public by:

a.	Minimizing harmful impacts of noise, dust, debris, excessive lights, vehicle headlight glare, and other objectionable activities or impacts on the public.

b.	Minimize erosion, absorb solar radiation, divert and control winds, provide shade, frame views and reduce heating and cooling costs.

c.	Provide visual cues for circulation, screen unsightly or undesired views, and minimize the adverse effects of large expanses of paving.

d.	Promote the efficient use of water and other natural resources.

5.	Implement regulations for Community Forestry and Vegetation.

15.27.040	Architectural Design Standards.

The following standards apply to exteriors of new and remodeled structures:

1.	Site Plan. An application for site plan shall include colored architectural profile drawings, elevation, screening plans, landscape plans, and all other required details and site plan requirements.

2.	Building. Buildings shall include windows fronts, awnings or similar, and incorporate approved landscaping elements. Front setback is based upon the facts and circumstance of the right-of-way determined by the following standards:

a.	Street rating.

b.	Street classification.

c.	Possibility of future widening.

d.	Design potential for streetscape and traffic control.

e.	Type and load of occupancy under the applicable building code.

3.	Parking. Off-street parking is generally behind or in the side yard adjacent to the building(s). Street parking determined by the City Engineer based upon the street classification, rating, and traffic.

4.	Streetscape. Sidewalk width to be as specified in the applicable street standard. Inclusion of pedestrian elements such as benches and trees and related aesthetics must enhance the experience along the street and sidewalk.

5.	Details. An architectural detail shall be provided at focal points on all building facades, such as doorways, windows, balconies, roof overhangs, dormers, and otherwise. Monotonous horizontal lines shall be eliminated and a store front appearance shall be shown on the primary street front.

6.	Color. All external color schemes shall:

a.	Be predominantly natural, muted earth-tone colors.

b.	Limited contrasting accent colors are allowed only where such are minimal, being approximately five (5) percent of the total structure, and cannot dominate the visual appearance of any structure.

c.	Structure. Any structure where a street-side is exposed shall have the visual appearance of a store front with an awning over windows and doors. All street-
sides shall be constructed of:

i.	The portions of any structure facing any street or side-street shall be composed of materials which include:

(1)	Textured concrete or stucco.

(2)	Brick, stone, or approved stone substitute.

(3)	Natural wood, or wood-like substitute.

(4)	Any other approved architectural designed material.

ii.	Traditional steel or vinyl siding is prohibited.

iii.	Any concrete masonry units or block (CMUs) must be split-faced or specialty textured and earth-tone in color.

d.	Glass. Use of glass shall be as follows:

i.	Allowed for visual access to interior spaces.

ii.	Mirrored glazing is prohibited on any structure.

iii.	Tinted or solar absorption glazing is acceptable up to forty (40) percent of a structure.

e.	Exposed Metal. Exposed metal shall be:

i.	Painted, stained, or anodized in acceptable earth-tone colors or accents.

ii.	Non-reflective.

iii.	Copper, brass and wrought iron may remain untreated and allowed to develop a natural patina.

iv.	Metal used as any part of a window frame, support, or otherwise mounted shall be stained, anodized, or covered in approved earth-tone colors.

f.	Awning. Used over windows and doors to give contrast and storefront appearance.

g.	Lighting. Must be designed to comply with Dark Sky Regulations.

13.10.020	Site Development Standards.

1.	Minimum lot area:

a.	The minimum area for a C-1P lot shall be one-half (½) acre.

b.	The minimum area for a C-2P lot shall be one (1) acre, unless permitted in a C-1P Zone, where C-1P lot size applies.

c.	The minimum area for a C-3P lot shall be five (5) acres, unless permitted in a C-1P or C-2P Zone, where C-1P or C-2P lot size applies.

2.	Minimum lot width (street frontage) – None.

3.	Minimum yard setbacks:

a.	Front – see Section 15.27.040 . 25 feet with possibility of special consideration based on facts and circumstances to promote streetscape in accordance with 15.27.040.

b.	Side – 15 feet adjacent to a residential zone boundary. Side yard based on traffic circulation shall accommodate 12 foot travel lanes, none otherwise.

c.	Side facing street on corner lot – 20 feet.

d.	Rear – 15 feet .

4.	Building height:

a.	Minimum – one (one) story.

b.	Maximum – forty-five (45) feet.

c.	Maximum lot coverage - Not over 35% of lot area by building and/or accessory buildings.

5.	Design and Landscaping. Architecture, screening, and landscaping shall comply with the site development standards of the municipal code . At least 20% of the overall site being landscaped as provided in the municipal code .

6.	Storm Water. All local, state, and federal storm water regulations shall be followed.

7.	Signs. All signs shall be in accordance with the regulations set forth in the municipal code .

13.12.020	Site Development Standards.

Specific developmental standards within the ITZ shall be subject to the following:

1.	Minimum lot area for each ITZ lot shall be one-half (1/2) acre.

2.	Minimum lot width – 100 feet.

3.	Minimum yard setbacks:

a.	Front – 20 feet on streets of less than 80 feet in width, 50 feet on streets and highways of 80 feet or more in width.

b.	Side – 10 feet.

c.	Side facing street on corner lot – 20 feet.

d.	Rear – 10 feet.

4.	Building height:

a.	Minimum - one (one) story.

b.	Maximum - eighty (80) feet for "Hospital" or "Healthcare" uses (excluding, for these purposes only, research and/or development; information technology; warehouse and distribution uses; hospitality; food service; and lodging). Sixty-four (64) feet for any permitted or conditional use including all other Hospital and Heathcare uses (as further defined below); any greater building height maximum shall require the approval of the Planning Commission or the City Council.

5.	Maximum lot coverage – No more than 55% of any lot area shall be covered by a main building and/or accessory building(s) excluding surface areas and /or parking structures.

Section 3:	Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that any part of this Ordinance is unconstitutional or invalid, then such portion of this Ordinance, or specific application of this Ordinance, shall be severed from the remainder, which shall continue in full force and effect.

Section 4:	Effective date. This Ordinance takes effect immediately upon mayoral approval and posting.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council on this _____ day of ____________, 2020.

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ERIN HOLLEY, President,

Marriott-Slaterville City Council

PRESENTED to the Mayor this _____ day of ____________, 2020.

APPROVAL of the Mayor granted this _____ day of ____________, 2020.

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SCOTT VAN LEEUWEN, Mayor

ATTEST:

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City Recorder

RECORDED this ___ day of ____________, 2020.

PUBLISHED OR POSTED this ___ day of ____________, 2020.

CERTIFICATE OF PASSAGE AND PUBLICATION OR POSTING

In accordance with Utah Code Annotated §10-3-713, 1953 as amended, I, the City Recorder of Marriott-
Slaterville City, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly passed and published or posted at: 1) City Hall, 2) Chevron 400 North, and 3) America First 12th Street on the above referenced dates.

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City Recorder