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Chapter 1 - General Provisions (18-1)#
18-1-1 - Building Official.#
1.
There is hereby created the position of Building Official. The Building Official shall also be known as the Building Inspector.
2.
The Building Official shall have police powers relating to code enforcement and power to order all work stopped on construction, alteration or repairs of buildings when such work is being done in violation of any provision of any ordinance relating thereto, or in violation of the subdivision or zoning ordinance. Such order shall be in writing in the form of a "red tag," indicating the violation and the authority of the Building Official, posted in a conspicuous location on the work site. It is unlawful for any person to continue to work on any building so posted with a "red tag" or for any person to remove, without the consent of the Building Official or designee, any "red tag" from any work site. Work shall not be resumed after the issuance of such order except by permission of the Building Official.
3.
The Building Official shall have the power to enter into any building or the premises where the work of altering, repairing, or constructing any building or structure is going on, for the purpose of making inspections at any reasonable hour. The Building Official's entry powers shall include the right to enter upon all public and private properties to inspect all facilities that relate to the safety and welfare of the residents of Kaysville City.
(Ord. 21-07-03, 7/15/2021)
18-1-2 - Numbering of Structures.#
1.
The Building Official shall number all houses or buildings upon the streets of the City according to the house numbering system in use.
2.
It is unlawful for any person to erect a house or building without numbering such house or building with the number designated by the Building Official, or for the occupant of any house or building, or for the owner or agent of any unoccupied habitable house or building to fail for a longer period than ten (10) days after notice from the Building Official so to do, to number such house or building with the number designated. When such number has been designated by the Building Official, the owner or occupant of such house or building shall cause a painted, carved, or cast duplicate of such number at least four inches (4") in height and of a shade in contrast to the background upon which the number is mounted, to be placed in a conspicuous position upon the street side of such house or buildings, in a permanent, stationary and durable manner, unobstructed at all times by vines, screens, or anything that would tend to hide or obscure the number, and so that the number will be clearly perceptible from a distance of one hundred fifty feet (150').
3.
It is unlawful for any person to number any house or building in any manner other than that prescribed in this Section.
(Ord. 21-07-03, 7/15/2021)
18-1-3 - Requirements for Issuance of Building Permit.#
1.
Building permits shall only be issued for construction on property whereon electric power service is available.
2.
Building permits for residential construction shall only be issued for construction on property whereon a connection to a pressure irrigation system has been made.
18-1-4 - Performance Deposit.#
1.
A performance deposit is hereby established. Said deposit shall be cash for each permit as follows:
a.
One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) for each new structure.
b.
Five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each remodel or addition to a structure.
c.
Two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each demolition of a structure or manufactured home set in a manufactured home park.
2.
Performance deposits shall guarantee performance and pay costs incurred by the City if not otherwise paid, to include but not be limited to:
a.
Damages to curb and gutter, driveway approaches, sidewalk, pavement and other street improvements.
b.
Damages to utility systems.
c.
Utility charges.
d.
Storm water violations.
e.
Construction pollution or illicit discharges.
f.
Cleanup costs.
g.
Re-inspection fees.
3.
When all or any part of the performance deposit is used by the City, the deposit shall be replenished up to the required amount before work continues.
4.
The performance deposit shall be made as a condition precedent to the issuance of any permit. The performance deposit may be waived on certain permits at the discretion of the Building Official.
5.
The performance deposit is for use of the City and not intended to be used to provide funds for correction of any defects in construction in or pertaining to buildings or structures on the property for which the permit is used.
6.
It shall be the responsibility and duty of the person or entity making the performance deposit to apply to and receive from the Building Official a final inspection of the property within one hundred eighty (180) days after the last inspection or suspension of work.
7.
Upon satisfactory completion of final inspection, the performance deposit shall be released to the depositor.
8.
In the event any depositor fails within one hundred eighty (180) days after the last inspection or suspension of work on such property to request and receive a final inspection for the property for which the performance deposit was made and request that the deposit be released, such depositor shall thereby be deemed to have waived, relinquished and forfeited all right to claim the performance deposit. The City may thereafter transfer the available funds from the deposit to the general fund of the City or any other fund of the City.
(Ord. 21-10-07, 10/21/2021)
18-1-5 - Use and Occupancy.#
No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy therefor. Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of any code or any ordinances of the City. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any code or ordinances of the City shall not be valid.
18-1-6 - Enforcement.#
The City Building Official and all administrative officials of Kaysville City shall not issue any permit for the proposed erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, or use until proof of full compliance with all the provisions of this Title has been provided.
18-1-7 - Variances.#
1.
Any person or entity desiring a waiver or modification of the requirements of this Title as applied to a parcel of property that he or she owns, leases, or in which he or she holds some other beneficial interest, may apply to the Planning Commission for a variance from the terms of this Title.
2.
a.
The Planning Commission may grant a variance only if:
i.
Literal enforcement of this Title would cause an unreasonable hardship for the applicant that is not necessary to carry out the general purpose of this Title;
ii.
There are special circumstances attached to the property that do not generally apply to other properties in the same zone;
iii.
Granting the variance is essential to the enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same zone;
iv.
The variance will not substantially affect the general plan and will not be contrary to the public interest; and
v.
The spirit of this Title is observed and substantial justice done.
b.
i.
In determining whether or not enforcement of this Title would cause unreasonable hardship under Subsection 2(a), the Planning Commission may not find an unreasonable hardship unless the alleged hardship is located on or associated with the property for which the variance is sought; and comes from circumstances peculiar to the property, not from conditions that are general to the neighborhood.
ii.
In determining whether or not enforcement of this Title would cause unreasonable hardship under Subsection (2)(a), the Planning Commission may not find an unreasonable hardship if the hardship is self-imposed or economic.
c.
In determining whether or not there are special circumstances attached to the property under Subsection (2)(a), the Planning Commission may find that special circumstances exist only if the special circumstances:
i.
Relate to the hardship complained of; and
ii.
Deprive the property of privileges granted to other properties in the same district.
3.
The applicant shall bear the burden of proving that all of the conditions justifying a variance have been met.
4.
Variances run with the land.
5.
The Planning Commission and any other body may not grant a use variance.
6.
In granting a variance, the Planning Commission may impose additional requirements on the applicant that will:
a.
Mitigate any harmful effects of the variance; or
b.
Serve the purpose of the standard or requirement that is waived or modified.
18-1-8 - Penalties.#
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Title shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor and, upon conviction of any such violation, shall be punished by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or by both fine and imprisonment, or a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for a corporation, association, partnership, or government instrumentality.
18-1-9 - Validity.#
If any provision of this Title or its application to any person or circumstances is for any reason held invalid, the remaining portion and/or portions of this Title or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
18-1-10 - Appeals.#
1.
The applicant or any other person or entity adversely affected by a decision administering or interpreting the provisions of this Title may appeal that decision applying this Title by alleging that there is error in any order, requirements, decision, or determination made by an official in the administration or interpretation of this Title.
2.
Any officer, department, board, or bureau of the City affected by the grant or refusal of a building permit or by any other decisions of the administrative officer in the administration or interpretation of this Title may appeal any decision to the administrative law judge in accordance with KCC Title 2, Chapter 8.
3.
Any such appeal shall be in writing and submitted to the Office of the City Recorder within twenty (20) days of the date of the action appealed from.
4.
The person or entity making the appeal has the burden of proving that an error has been made.
5.
The administrative law judge may affirm, reverse, or modify the action appealed from as it seems just and equitable and exercise all rights of any other officer or commission.
6.
Only decisions applying this Title may be appealed to the administrative law judge. Appeals may not be used to waive or modify the terms or requirements of this Title.
7.
All appeals shall comply with the requirements of Section 10-20-1101 of Utah Code Annotated, as amended.
(Ord. 26-09-01, § V, 9/3/2026)
Chapter 2 - Standard Codes#
18-2-1 - International Building Code.#
The provisions of the current edition of the International Building Code, as adopted by the State of Utah, are adopted.
18-2-2 - International Residential Code.#
1.
The provisions of the current edition of the International Residential Code (IRC), adopted by the State of Utah, are adopted.
2.
Upon request by a person seeking a single-family residential building permit, the Building Official shall, with reasonable diligence, review an inspection conducted by the City's building inspectors for a single-family residential building permit to determine whether the inspection constitutes a fair administration of the building code. This review:
a.
Is separate and unrelated to an appeal under the IRC;
b.
May not be used to review a matter that may be brought by appeal under the IRC;
c.
May not result in the waiver or modification of an IRC requirement or standard;
d.
May not conflict with an appeal, or the result of an appeal, under the IRC; and
e.
Does not prohibit a person from bringing an appeal under the IRC.
18-2-3 - Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.#
The provisions of the current edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as published by the International Code Council are adopted by reference and made part of this Chapter as though set forth in their entirety.
18-2-4 - Uniform Sign Code.#
The provisions of the current edition of the Uniform Sign Code, as published by the International Code Council, are adopted by reference and made part of this Chapter as though set forth in their entirety.
18-2-5 - International Mechanical Code.#
The provisions of the current edition of the International Mechanical Code, as adopted by the State of Utah, are adopted.
18-2-6 - International Fuel Gas Code.#
The provisions of the current edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, as adopted by the State of Utah, are adopted.
18-2-7 - International Energy Conservation Code.#
The provisions of the current edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, as adopted by the State of Utah, are adopted.
18-2-8 - International Plumbing Code.#
The provisions of the current edition of the International Plumbing Code, as adopted by the State of Utah, are adopted.
18-2-9 - National Electrical Code.#
The provisions of the current edition of the National Electrical Code, as adopted by the State of Utah, are adopted.
18-2-10 - International Fire Code.#
The provisions of the current edition of the International Fire Code, as adopted by the State of Utah, are adopted.
18-2-11 - Life Safety Code.#
The provisions of the current edition of the Life Safety Code, as adopted by the National Fire Protection Association, are adopted by reference and made a part of this Chapter as though set forth in their entirety.
18-2-12 - Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code.#
The provisions of the current edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code, as adopted by the State of Utah, are adopted. The map presented in Council is also hereby adopted.
(Ord. 25-12-01, § II, 12/18/2025)
Chapter 3 - Residential Construction#
18-3-1 - General.#
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all single-family and duplex residential construction (one (1) structure per site).
18-3-2 - Plot Plan.#
The building site shall be planned. The Owner shall prepare a plot plan to adequately develop and use the site. 1.
The plot plan for a lot within a subdivision shall contain:
a.
A scale of at least one inch equals twenty feet (1"=20') with the scale shown on the plan.
b.
North arrow.
c.
Address and lot number.
d.
Subdivision title and lot number.
e.
Lot dimensions (all sides).
f.
Size and location of all easements.
g.
Name or number of all frontage streets.
h.
Location of the building on the lot and location of existing buildings.
i.
Front setback dimension.
ii.
Both side setback dimensions.
iii.
Rear setback dimension.
NOTE: All setback dimensions shall be taken perpendicular to the property lines.
i.
Outside dimensions of the building.
j.
Location and width of driveway and off-street parking.
k.
Location of flood hazard zone.
l.
Existing and proposed grades.
m.
Elevation of all floors, including basement.
n.
Location, engineer design and elevation of all retaining walls.
2.
The plot plan for a parcel that is not within a recorded subdivision shall contain:
a.
Items in Subsection (1) above.
b.
Parcel identification number and legal description along with proof that the parcel to be developed is in compliance with Kaysville City's subdivision ordinance and State law as not being created through a lot or parcel split.
c.
Location and size of existing culinary water, secondary water, and sanitary sewer mains.
d.
Location and size of existing storm drainage and Low Impact Development (LID) facilities.
e.
Location and type (underground or overhead) of electrical power facilities.
f.
Location of nearest fire hydrant.
g.
Location and size of other existing public utilities such as natural gas, telephone, and cable TV.
h.
Location of any ditches, pipes, culverts, land drains, etc., and written approval by affected entities where alterations are required.
i.
Location of proposed curb, gutter and sidewalk. Detailed plan and profile information is required. If a state highway is involved, evidence of approval of access, curbs, gutters and sidewalks by the Utah Department of Transportation is required.
j.
Location and edge of existing street surfacing.
(Ord. 21-10-07, 10/21/2021)
18-3-3 - Roadway Improvements.#
1.
The building site shall abut a paved street of adequate width, as determined by the City Engineer.
2.
With the exception of properties within Residential Townsite zone, the Owner shall install curb, gutter, sidewalk, roadbase and asphalt surfacing concurrent with construction of the residence(s).
3.
In accordance with the City's Public Street Improvement Policy, at the discretion of the City Council, the improvements shall be installed by the Owner upon written notice from the City if a lien has been previously provided. If payment has been made, the City shall have the improvements installed at its discretion and pay for said installation with the payment and interest accrued thereon. In the event the Owner has executed a lien and the Owner refuses to construct said improvements, upon receiving written notice from the City, the City shall contract to have said improvements completed and the costs of said improvements shall be placed on the Owners annual tax bill. If the Owner still refuses to pay the annual tax bill, then the City will proceed with foreclosure on the Owners property to collect any and all expenditures that the City may have made in connection therewith.
4.
The same specification as defined in the Kaysville City Subdivision Ordinance shall apply to the construction of street improvements. Detail plans and profile drawings and elevations prepared by a registered land surveyor or registered professional engineer are required for all improvements. Installation of improvements shall be accomplished before the final inspection is completed. The Owner shall provide an improvement warranty and cash deposit in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the actual cost of the improvements installed for all improvements as required by KCC 19-2-4 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
18-3-4 - Culinary Water.#
All building sites shall be served by the Kaysville City Culinary Water System. The owner shall extend the culinary water system and provide a connection for the building site concurrent with construction of the residence.
18-3-5 - Fire Protection.#
No residence shall be built farther than two hundred fifty feet (250') from a fire hydrant. Distances from a fire hydrant to a residence is to be measured along the street to the entrance to the property, then to the nearest part of the residence. If an existing fire hydrant is farther than two hundred fifty feet (250') from the proposed residence, the owner will be required to install sufficient pipe from the nearest main line and a fire hydrant which will be within two hundred fifty feet (250') of the proposed residence.
18-3-6 - Sanitary Sewerage.#
1.
The owner shall install sanitary sewer facilities and provide a connection for the building site concurrent with the construction of the residence. The building site shall be served by a public sanitary sewer unless connection to the public sanitary sewer is not feasible, as determined by the Sewer District.
2.
If the criteria in Subsection (1) above are met, the building site may be served by an individual wastewater disposal system upon compliance with the following:
a.
The Utah Department of Health Regulations for Individual Wastewater Disposal Systems including a feasibility review and certification by the Davis County Health Department;
b.
All systems shall be installed to accommodate and facilitate connection to public sanitary sewer facilities when they become available (i.e., structure plumbing oriented to connect to sewer mains); and
c.
Execution and recording of an agreement and lien upon the property, in form and substance satisfactory to the City, that the owners will pay their pro rata share of the costs of public sewer facilities to serve the property, when installed at the discretion of the Sewer District, including development fees and street repairs.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
18-3-7 - Pressure Irrigation Water.#
1.
In order to avoid unnecessary overburden to the City's culinary water system, residential building sites shall be served by pressure irrigation. This includes properties located east of US-89, unless said properties can demonstrate to the City that pressure irrigation at their site is not feasible and the City Engineer agrees.
2.
The owner shall extend the pressure irrigation system and provide a connection for the building site concurrent with construction of the residence.
3.
The owner shall comply with all the requirements of the pressure irrigation provider and furnish proof thereof to the City.
(Ord. 19-05-03, 5/2/2019; Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024; Ord. 25-11-02, § 6, 11/20/2025)
18-3-8 - Drainage.#
Residential building sites shall be adequately drained. 1.
The owner shall make site improvements to protect the structures and provide adequate site drainage.
2.
The owner shall pay the sites proportional share of the cost of the regional detention facility and conveyance to the main channel. If the building site is within a subdivision that has fulfilled the controlled release requirements, this site participation is waived.
3.
If a building site is within one hundred feet (100') of a main channel for which Davis County has jurisdiction, the owner shall comply with all Davis County Flood Control requirements as approved by Davis County.
4.
Wherever it is feasible, the owner shall design and construct LID facilities that infiltrate, evapotranspire or naturally filter when required by State Code and the City's LID manual. The City's LID manual shall be used to determine feasibility and guide this evaluation.
5.
A water quality volume (WQV) shall be calculated per requirements in the City's LID manual. If required, the WQV shall be retained as feasible, with any portion of the WQV that is not able to be retained being treated before leaving the site instead. Feasible is defined in the LID manual.
6.
The owner shall comply with all requirements of Kaysville City Subdivision Code and the City's Drainage Evaluation and Design manual, which may be amended from time to time.
(Ord. 21-10-07, 10/21/2021; Ord. 25-06-03, § 14, 6/19/2025)
18-3-9 - Marking of Plot.#
Survey markers shall be placed by a licensed surveyor at all plot corners and at plot boundary locations to completely identify the plot boundaries on the ground. Plot corners shall be identified with permanent plugs in the sidewalk or back of the curb or with a metal pipe or rod driven into the ground if sidewalks or curbs are not next to the plot boundary. All plot corners and plot boundaries must be marked prior to the issuance of building permits, after the completion of all subdivision improvements and during building construction and inspection. It shall be the responsibility of the plot owner to ensure that all plot corner and boundary markers are in place. The City is not responsible to replace survey stakes or markers.
18-3-10 - Compliance with Kaysville City Subdivision Ordinance.#
Unless specifically modified in this Chapter, all work on public utilities and improvements shall be accomplished in accordance with the Kaysville City Subdivision Ordinance, Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings.
18-3-11 - Fee for Project Improvements.#
1.
A pioneer developer, at its own expense, with the approval of the City, or the City, at its own expense, may acquire easements or rights-of-way or install any improvements referred to in this Chapter.
2.
In all instances where any such easements or rights-of-way have been acquired or improvements have been installed which are planned and designed to provide service for development of a site and are necessary for the use and convenience of the occupants or users of development of a site, the City may determine the portion of such easements, rights-of-way or improvements that are site improvements and allocate to the site a pro rata cost of such easements or rights-of-way acquisition or improvements. Such pro rata cost shall be referred to as the "fee for project improvements."
3.
Notice of the fee for project improvements shall be given to the affected property owners by certified mail. The affected property owners may appeal the decision to the administrative law judge in accordance with KCC Title 2, Chapter 8. Any such appeal shall be in writing and submitted to the Office of the City Recorder within twenty (20) days of the date of the decision appealed from.
4.
Whenever development activity occurs on any such site, the owners thereof shall pay to the city the fee for project improvements as a condition of development approval. The fee for project improvements paid shall reimburse a portion of the cost incurred by the pioneer developer or City as applicable.
(Ord. 26-09-01, § VI, 9/3/2026)
Chapter 4 - Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Development#
18-4-1 - General.#
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all site developments except single-family and duplex residential construction (one (1) structure per site).
18-4-2 - Site Plan Requirements.#
The following steps are required: 1.
The Developer contacts the City Engineer for information concerning the City requirements and compatibility with the General Plan, and discusses with staff members the proposed plan of development.
2.
The Developer submits the following to the City Engineer:
a.
Six (6) copies of the preliminary site plan. The preliminary site plan shall include the following minimum requirements.
i.
Title of development.
ii.
Name, address, and telephone number of owner, developer, and engineer.
iii.
North arrow, drawing scale of at least one inch equals fifty feet (l"=50') or larger, and date.
iv.
Vicinity map showing abutting properties and owners uses of abutting properties, and City streets.
v.
Dimensions of property and all lots (including area in square feet), drawn accurately to scale.
vi.
Dimensions of existing and proposed buildings (including area in square feet), drawn accurately to scale and showing uses and type of construction.
vii.
Adjoining buildings and uses.
viii.
Layout of street system, including designations.
ix.
Location of existing and proposed curb, gutter and sidewalk. If property abuts a State Highway, approval of the State Right-of-Way Engineer must be obtained for location of curb, gutter and sidewalk. Location and number of curb entrances must be approved by UDOT. On City streets the location and number of curb entrances must be approved by the City Engineer.
x.
Location of existing edge of asphalt surfacing.
xi.
Location of proposed paved areas, including entrances and exists, and walkways.
xii.
Location of proposed LID and/or water quality treatment facilities.
xiii.
Location and number of parking stalls, loading areas, and docks.
xiv.
Easements.
xv.
The flood hazard zone(s) if the development is in an area of special flood hazard.
b.
Conditional Use Permit application if the development includes a conditional use (see KCC 17-30).
3.
The City staff will review the documents and approve, modify, or disapprove the preliminary site plan. Ten (10) working days are allowed for completion of the staff review for each submittal or resubmittal. If a conditional use is included, the preliminary site plan approval is contingent upon and in conformity to the preliminary conditional use approval by the Planning Commission.
4.
The Developer pays the site plan review fee at the City Office.
5.
The Developer submits the following to the City Engineer:
a.
Three (3) copies of the final site plan. The final site plan shall include the following minimum requirements.
i.
All items required for a preliminary site plan.
ii.
Location and size of existing and proposed culinary water, sanitary sewer, storm sewers, and electric power utilities.
iii.
Calculations for and location of storm water detention facilities.
iv.
Calculations for and locations of storm water quality facilities.
v.
Location of nearest existing and proposed fire hydrants.
vi.
Location of any existing irrigation systems including open ditches, pipe culverts, diversion boxes and clean outs.
vii.
Location of any existing or proposed drainage facilities or channels, including streams, creeks, pipes, culverts, inlets, manholes, boxes, screens, clean outs.
viii.
Landscaping plan.
ix.
Location of all fences, lighting, signs, refuse collection areas and other items to be included on site.
x.
Drawings, sketches or perspectives of proposed buildings.
xi.
The flood hazard zone(s) and the items listed in KCC 8-5-18, if the development is in an area of special flood hazard.
b.
Utility service (load) information.
i.
Electrical power.
ii.
Culinary water and fire protection pressure and flow requirements.
iii.
Sanitary sewer quantity and quality parameters.
c.
Building plans sufficient to meet the requirements for building permits.
d.
A copy of the site plan review fee receipt.
6.
As applicable, the Utah State Department of Transportation, Sewer District, irrigation provider, Davis County Flood Control, or other agencies will review the submitted items for compliance.
7.
The City staff will review the documents and approve, modify, or disapprove the final site plan. Ten (10) working days are allowed for completion of staff review for each submittal or resubmittal.
a.
Approval of preliminary and final site plans shall not be construed as an approval of any violation of City, County, State or Federal Code. Plans should be designed in accordance with the Standard of Care, and the City's review and approval of plans does not constitute a "peer review" of the plans. City approval of plans is strictly limited to mean that the plans appear to meet City Code and standards.
8.
The Developer does the following at the City Office:
a.
Furnishes proof of compliance with all the requirements of the pressure irrigation provider.
b.
Applies for a building permit(s) and pays the required fees to include:
i.
Impact fees.
ii.
Utility extension fees.
iii.
Plan checking fee(s).
iv.
Building permit fee(s).
9.
The Developer and contractors and other representatives meet with City representatives in a preconstruction conference and then the Developer constructs the on-site and off-site improvements in accordance with the approved Plan and the City Subdivision Ordinance, Specifications, and Standard Drawings, with inspection by the City.
10.
When the site improvements are completed, the Developer submits As-Built Drawings to the City Engineer who will then have the site inspected for Construction and certify completion.
11.
The Developer provides the improvement warranty and cash deposit in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the actual cost of the improvements installed as in KCC 19-2-4 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
12.
When structures are completed, with required inspection, the Developer notifies the Building Official.
13.
The Building Official will conduct a final inspection of the structure(s) and issue the Certificate(s) of Occupancy upon finding all in compliance.
14.
Near the end of the Warranty Period, the City inspects the improvements and the developer corrects deficiencies.
15.
When the improvements comply with City standards, the developer has a Slurry Seal Type III applied to all new asphalt pavement in streets, then the improvement warranty and cash deposit are released.
(Ord. 21-10-07, 10/21/2021; Ord. 25-06-03, § 15, 6/19/2025)
18-4-3 - Roadway Improvements.#
1.
Whenever a new structure is built, a structure existing on the effective date of this Chapter is modified, renovated or improved (where the combined value of such modifications, renovations or improvements undertaken exceed fifty percent (50%) of the current market value of the structure), or where any site development increases the use of public streets, the owner of the property shall place curb, gutter and sidewalk at the proper location along the frontage of the property for the road width as determined by the City Engineer. If the development abuts a State Highway, the developer must obtain approval for the location of curb, gutter and sidewalk from the State Highway Right-of-Way Engineer. The owner of the property shall also modify the existing street improvements and install road base and asphalt surfacing to drain and function properly. The owner shall dedicate the widened portion to the City. The dedication of property shall not alter zoning limitation or zoning privileges.
2.
Roadway improvements to be built by the developer which will be dedicated to the City shall conform to the following:
a.
The developer will provide an improvement warranty and cash deposit as in KCC 19-2-4 of the Subdivision Ordinance and be responsible for maintenance of the improvements during the warranty period. Any impact to or work on existing public streets will require an approved excavation permit, and shall be subject to the requirements and additional bond and fee amounts described therein.
b.
Total Width shall be the standard fifty-five foot (55') right-of-way from property line to property line, with a pavement width from back of curb to back of curb of thirty-five feet (35'). Major road widths of sixty-six feet (66'), seventy feet (70'), eighty feet (80'), or one hundred feet (100') will be required when designated in the Major Street Plan.
c.
Grades of Roads shall be minimum of 0.5% and maximum of 10.0% for local and collector streets and 8.0% maximum for arterial streets.
d.
Asphalt Surfacing, including a preventative maintenance surface treatment as approved by the City applied on all new asphalt pavement in streets, shall be provided on all roads in conformance with all standards and specifications as determined by the City.
e.
Sidewalks shall be provided in all developments in the General Commercial (GC), Central Commercial (CC) and Health Care (HC) Zones and as specified by the City Engineer in all developments in the Light Industrial (LI), Public Use (PU) and Professional Business (PB) Zones. Sidewalks shall be four feet (4') wide or five feet (5') wide as determined by the City Engineer and four inches (4") thick except at driveways, where the thickness shall be increased to six inches (6"). Sidewalks shall have four inches (4") of gravel base course for foundations.
f.
Concrete curb and gutter shall be required in all developments. The curb and gutter shall be thirty inches (30") wide and of standard high back style, or standard roll curb if recommended by the City Engineer and approved by the Planning Commission, with six inches (6") of gravel base course for foundations.
g.
Parkstrips.
i.
In the Professional Business (PB), General Commercial (GC) and Central Commercial (CC) Zones, all parkstrips shall be improved with grass and sprinkling systems; efficiently sprinkled low water consumption landscapes including bark, ground covers, grasses, and plants as provided in the Kaysville City Plant List; or stamped concrete as approved by the Planning Commission.
ii.
When LID facilities are to be located in parkstrips, the requirement for grass and irrigation systems may be waved, depending on the proposed LID technique. When the requirement for grass is waived it shall be replaced with a requirement for landscaping materials and plants that enhance and support the type of LID technique being proposed.
iii.
On the west side of Main Street in the Central Commercial (CC) Zone, the parkstrip shall be concrete that is five feet (5') wide and four inches (4") thick except at driveways, where the thickness shall be increased to six inches (6"). The concrete within these parkstrips must have four inches (4") of gravel base course for foundations. Street furniture, planter boxes, and landscaping shall be installed within the parkstrip as required by the City.
h.
Installation of all other roadway improvements shall comply with the Specifications and Standard Drawings.
(Ord. 21-10-07, 10/21/2021)
18-4-4 - Culinary Water.#
1.
The developer shall at own expense install all off-site culinary water to connect their development with existing City systems. This shall include water meters, boxes and covers and valves. These off-site lines shall be minimum of eight inches (8") in diameter, shall be installed in accordance with the Specifications and Standard Drawings, and shall be dedicated to the City. The developer shall provide an improvement warranty and cash deposit for all utilities dedicated to the City as in KCC 19-2-4 of the Subdivision Ordinance. All construction plans showing pipe locations must be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer.
2.
Commercial and industrial service connections or fire sprinkler connections greater than two inches (2") in diameter shall require either a compound meter station or a detector-check meter station. Plans and specifications for the compound meter station or detector-check meter station shall be the responsibility of the developer.
3.
Back flow prevention devices (reduced pressure back flow preventers) shall be installed by the developer in accordance with the requirements of the Plumbing Code. Such devices may be inspected annually by the City Public Works Department.
4.
The entire system must meet the standards of and be accepted by the City. Service lines to the property line, meter, meter box and cover will be furnished and installed by the developer.
5.
It is unlawful for any person, without specific authority of the City, to open or close any gate valve or other fixture attached to the system of water supply, or in any way to injure, deface or impair any part or appurtenances of the culinary water system.
(Ord. 21-07-03, 7/15/2021)
18-4-5 - Fire Protection.#
1.
For all occupancies, the building shall be the type of construction allowed by the International Building Code that requires no greater fire flow than two thousand (2,000) gallons per minute, as specified in Appendix B of the International Fire Code.
2.
For all occupancies, fire hydrants shall be provided by the developer in accordance with Appendix C of the International Fire Code. Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the Specifications and Standard Drawings.
3.
All fire protection pipelines must be controlled with an appropriately sized gate valve and detector-check valve with a 3/4-inch water meter. The 3/4-inch water meter shall be equal to those approved for use by the City. The installation of the gate valve and the detector-check valve shall be constructed in accordance with the details in the Standard Drawings. The installation of detector-check valves with 3/4-inch meter will be waived for schools and public buildings.
4.
The fire protection pipelines shall be used only for the purpose of fighting fires or for testing the fire protection systems. No cutting, tapping or connections of any type shall be permitted on the fire protection pipelines without the prior written approval of the City Engineer.
18-4-6 - Sanitary Sewerage.#
Sanitary sewer pipelines including laterals to the property line must be laid with approval of the Sewer District and must be compatible with the existing system. The said sanitary sewer must be installed within the development prior to the installation of any other improvements. The City Engineer must approve all plans for sanitary sewer extensions prior to issuing a building permit.
18-4-7 - Pressure Irrigation Water.#
1.
Residential, institutional, and school development sites shall be served by pressure irrigation.
2.
The developer shall extend the pressure irrigation system and provide appropriate connections for the development site concurrent with construction of other site improvements.
3.
The developer shall comply with all the requirements of the pressure irrigation provider and furnish proof thereof to the City.
18-4-8 - Storm Water.#
The developer shall install storm water infrastructure as outlined in Kaysville Subdivision Code, the City's LID Manual, and the City's Drainage Evaluation and Design Manual.
(Ord. 21-10-07, 10/21/2021; Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024; Ord. 25-06-03, § 16, 6/19/2025)
18-4-9 - Ditches, Canals, Waterways, Railroads and Other Hazards.#
1.
The developer shall mitigate the impact of ditches, canals, and waterways by piping, covering, realigning, eliminating, fencing or other measures.
2.
The developer shall take such measures as necessary to mitigate other hazards as determined by the Planning Commission.
3.
The developer shall provide the City with a detailed written proposal of such measures as required in Subsection (1) and (2) and receive the approval of the City Engineer.
18-4-10 - Miscellaneous.#
1.
The developer shall pay the cost of street signs, installed by the City, in accordance with City standards.
2.
The developer shall pay the cost of electric system extensions, street lights and street light upgrades, installed by the City, to service the development.
3.
The developer shall have their surveyor install permanent survey monuments as shown in the Standard Drawings.
4.
Survey markers shall be placed by a licensed surveyor at all site corners and at site boundary locations to completely identify the site boundaries on the ground. Site corners shall be identified with permanent plugs in the sidewalk or back of the curb or with a metal pipe or rod driven into the ground if sidewalks or curbs are not next to the site boundary. All site corners and site boundaries must be marked prior to the issuance of building permits, after the completion of all subdivision improvements and during building construction and inspection. It shall be the responsibility of the site owner to ensure that all site corner and boundary markers are in place. The City is not responsible to replace survey stakes or markers.
5.
All outdoor refuse collection areas shall be visually screened from neighboring property and streets and be well maintained. No refuse collection area shall be permitted between a street and the front of a building. All refuse collection enclosures shall be the same method of construction, style and design of materials used in the building(s).
6.
Delineated walkways from public sidewalks to the main building entrance shall be provided as determined by the City Engineer. Delineation may be accomplished by change in material, elevation or texture.
(Ord. 21-07-03, 7/15/2021)
18-4-11 - Landscaping.#
1.
The developer shall landscape not less than ten percent (10%) of the site, including a water efficient, permanent, underground sprinkling system in accordance with an approved landscape plan. Landscaped areas adjacent to streets shall incorporate plants, trees, shrubs and ground covers from the approved Kaysville City Plant List. Every landscaped area adjacent to the sidewalk at least ten feet (10') deep shall have at least one (1) tree for each three hundred (300) square feet, planted at least five feet (5') from the sidewalk with regular spacing. In other areas, landscaping shall use plant materials appropriate for the location and emphasize trees and other larger ornamental plants.
2.
The landscaping shall be completed before Occupancy, or as soon thereafter as weather permits. If landscaping is not completed before Occupancy, the developer shall provide improvement completion assurance by cash deposit furnished and filed with Kaysville City in an amount of the estimated cost of the landscaping to assure completion of the landscaping.
3.
The landscaping shall be permanently maintained in a live, weed free, healthy condition. Loss of the required landscaping shall result in fines as determined by the City Council.
18-4-12 - Compliance with Kaysville City Subdivision Ordinance.#
Unless specifically modified in this Chapter, all work on public utilities and improvements shall be accomplished in accordance with the Kaysville City Subdivision Ordinance, Specifications, and Standard Drawings.
18-4-13 - Fee for Project Improvements.#
1.
A pioneer developer, at its own expense, with the approval of the City, or the City, at its own expense, may acquire easements or rights-of-way or install any improvements referred to in this Chapter.
2.
In all instances where any such easements or rights-of-way have been acquired or improvements have been installed which are planned and designed to provide service for development of a site and are necessary for the use and convenience of the occupants or users of development of a site, the City may determine the portion of such easements, rights-of-way or improvements that are site improvements and allocate to the site a pro rata cost of such easements or rights-of-way acquisition or improvements. Such pro rata cost shall be referred to as the "Fee for Project Improvements."
3.
Notice of the Fee for Project Improvements shall be given to the affected property owners by certified mail. Within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of such Notice, the affected property owners may file a written Notice of Appeal with the City Recorder. The City Council shall consider the appeal within thirty (30) calendar days thereafter.
4.
Whenever development activity occurs on any such site, the owners thereof shall pay to the City the Fee for Project Improvements as a condition of development approval. The Fee for Project Improvements paid shall reimburse a portion of the cost incurred by the pioneer developer or City as applicable.
Chapter 5 - Commercial Building Design#
18-5-1 - Purpose.#
This Chapter and the regulations contained herein are adopted and enacted to promote architectural and site design treatments that enhance the visual appearance of commercial development within Kaysville City; enhance the streetscapes of the City; create and maintain a strong community image and identity; require treatments that reduce the mass/scale and uniform monolithic appearance of large commercial buildings, and ensure that commercial buildings and projects incorporate architectural features that provide visual interest, while allowing design flexibility.
18-5-2 - Applicability.#
1.
The provisions of this Chapter apply to all buildings in the (PB) Professional Business, (GC) General Commercial and (CC) Central Commercial Districts, except dwellings. All development applications in the zones listed above shall address the guidelines found in this Chapter as part of their application submittal.
2.
The following standards are guidelines applicable to new development, redevelopment, or additions to existing buildings that increase the gross floor area by more than fifty percent (50%).
3.
Once a building is approved and constructed to meet the standards and guidelines within this Chapter, the building shall not be altered in any way contrary to the approved plans without City approval.
18-5-3 - Definitions.#
As used in this Chapter, the following words or phrases have the following meanings:
Arcade - A series of arches supported by columns, piers, or pillars, attached to a wall to form a roofed passageway or lane.
Architectural Banding - A minimum six inch (6") horizontal band applied to the facade of a building. An architectural band can be accomplished through a change in color, texture, pattern, material or relief.
Colonnade - A series of columns set at regular intervals and usually supporting the base of a roof structure.
Commercial Complex - Two (2) or more commercial buildings or uses, whether on one (1) lot under one (1) ownership or on several adjacent lots under separate ownership, which are dependent on one another to meet minimum standards for parking, or vehicular circulation/access, or landscaping; or which are approved as elements in an overall site plan under a conditional use or subdivision application.
Cornice - The uppermost section of moldings along the top of a wall or just below a roof.
Decorative Parapet - An arched, gabled, or stepped parapet.
Facade - Any face or elevation of a building.
Parapet - A wall projecting above a roof on the outside wall of a building.
Porte-Cochere - A porch large enough for automobiles to pass through.
Portico - A porch or walkway with a roof supported by columns, often leading to the entrance of a building.
Primary Facade - Any side of a building that faces a public street.
Secondary Facade - A side of a building that is not a primary facade.
18-5-4 - Street Frontages.#
Street frontages shall be occupied entirely by: 1.
Landscape areas adjacent to building facades, not less than five feet (5') deep except on the west side of Main Street within the Central Commercial (CC) Zone where building facades may abut the sidewalk; and/or
2.
Landscaped areas adjacent to the property line, not less than ten feet (10') deep; and/or
3.
Access for vehicles or pedestrians.
18-5-5 - Building Materials and Colors.#
The following guidelines are intended to encourage colors and durable materials that are compatible with and complimentary to the area. 1.
Building facades should be stone, brick, concrete masonry unit, stucco and/or glass. Wood, vinyl and metal may be used as trim, accent, soffit, or fascia materials. Fiber cement siding may be used as an exterior material on buildings with City approval.
2.
The color of all buildings is subject to City approval. The dominant overall color scheme of the building should generally be subtle, subdued, low reflectance, neutral or earth tones. Building colors should enhance the architecture of the building as opposed to promote garish colors simply intended to attract attention. Brighter primary colors may be used as accent elements, such as door and window frames and architectural details. Fluorescent or metallic colors should only be allowed as signage.
3.
All buildings in a Commercial Complex should be compatible by using one (1) or more of the same building materials and colors.
18-5-6 - Building Design Treatments.#
The following design guidelines are intended to assure architecturally interesting and diverse building exteriors by discouraging blank walls devoid of texture, windows, and variety. 1.
Primary facades should incorporate at least three (3) of the following building treatments. Secondary facades should incorporate at least two (2) of the following building treatments:
a.
Split stone river rock similar in size and shape to Kaysville City Municipal Center applied to at least twenty percent (20%) of the facade.
b.
Color change applied to at least twenty percent (20%) of the facade.
c.
Architectural banding.
d.
Arches or arched forms such as arched windows or building entrances.
e.
Ornamental and structure details that are integrated into the building structure.
f.
Texture and/or material change (not including glass) applied to at least twenty percent (20%) of the facade.
g.
Pattern change applied to a single material and applied to at least twenty percent (20%) of the facade.
h.
Windows a minimum of six feet (6') high along at least fifty percent (50%) of the horizontal length of the first story of a facade.
i.
Any other treatment that, at the discretion of the Planning Commission, meets the intent of this Section.
2.
Where shopping carts are placed outdoors adjacent to the primary facade of the building, such shopping carts shall be screened by a wall a minimum of four feet (4') in height. The exterior facade of the wall shall be treated consistently with the primary facade.
3.
Separate structures (car wash, cashiers booth, canopies over gas pumps, etc.) on the site should have the same architectural detail, design elements and roof design as the primary structure.
4.
Mechanical equipment on roofs shall be architecturally screened.
18-5-7 - Building Relief Treatments.#
The following design guidelines are intended to prevent plain, flat or "box like" structures and to improve the visual interest of building exteriors. Primary facades should incorporate two (2) of the following building relief treatments. Secondary facades should incorporate one (1) of the following building relief treatments. 1.
Expression of a vertical architectural treatment with a minimum width of twenty-four inches (24") and a minimum depth of one inch (1") placed an average of forty feet (40') apart for buildings greater than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or thirty feet (30') apart for buildings less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
2.
Building stepbacks, offsets or projections with a minimum of ten feet (10') in width and two feet (2') in depth placed an average of eighty feet (80') apart for buildings greater than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or forty feet (40') apart for buildings less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
3.
A primary customer entrance that features at least three (3) of the following elements: canopies or porticos, overhangs, recesses/projections, arcades, raised cornice parapets over the door, peaked roof forms, arches, outdoor patios, and architectural details such as tile work and moldings which are integrated into the building structure and design.
4.
Arcades or colonnades a minimum of six feet (6') deep with a minimum column width or diameter of twelve inches (12"), or other roof treatments that provide shade and/or a break in the vertical plane along at least fifty percent (50%) of the horizontal length of a facade.
5.
Awnings, associated with windows and/or doors along at least fifty percent (50%) of the horizontal length of a facade.
6.
Any other treatment that, at the discretion of the Planning Commission, meets the intent of this Section.
18-5-8 - Roof Treatments.#
The following design guidelines are intended to improve the appearance of the roof and the roof edges adjacent to vertical walls. All roofs on commercial buildings should meet at least two (2) of the following requirements. 1.
Decorative parapets along primary and secondary facades.
2.
A three-dimensional cornice treatment along all facades, a minimum of twelve inches (12") high, having a variety of thickness in relief.
3.
Roof overhangs on at least the primary facade(s) that extend at least two feet (2') beyond the supporting walls.
4.
A sloping roof, such as a gable, hip or mansard, that does not exceed the average height of the supporting walls, with an average pitch of 4:12 or greater.
5.
For sloping roofs, two (2) or more roof planes on the primary facade(s).
6.
Roof projections such as cupolas, clock towers or bell towers.
7.
Any other treatment that, at the discretion of the Planning Commission, meets the intent of this Section.
18-5-9 - Drive-Through Window Standards.#
The following guidelines are intended to create a strong architectural relationship between the building and its' drive-through facilities so that the drive-through appears to be an integral part of the building. All buildings with a drive-through window must incorporate one (1) of the following options: 1.
A permanent, covered porte-cochere structure over the drive-through window that is the width of the drive, a minimum of twenty feet (20') in length, and integrated structurally and architecturally into the design of the building.
2.
A permanent cover over the drive-through window that is at least three feet (3') wide, ten feet (10') in length and integrated structurally and architecturally into the design of the building. Where the drive-through window is facing a street, a minimum two feet (2') high landscape berm or hedge should also be provided between the street and the drive-through window.