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Chapter 1 - General Provisions (19-1)#
19-1-1 - Public Welfare.#
Any proposed subdivision and its ultimate use shall be in the best interests of the public welfare and the neighborhood development of the area concerned; and the Subdivider shall present evidence to this effect when requested to do so by the City.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
19-1-2 - 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 Administrative Law Judge for a variance from the terms of this Title.
a.
The Administrative Law Judge 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;
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 Administrative Law Judge 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; and
ii.
In determining whether or not enforcement of this Title would cause unreasonable hardship under Subsection (2)(a), the Administrative Law Judge 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 Administrative Law Judge 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.
2.
The applicant shall bear the burden of proving that all of the conditions justifying a variance have been met.
3.
Variances run with the land.
4.
The Administrative Law Judge and any other body may not grant a use variance.
5.
In granting a variance, the Administrative Law Judge 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.
19-1-3 - Scope and Applicability.#
1.
No person shall subdivide for the purpose of transferring, selling, conveying, or assigning any tract or parcel of land which is located wholly or in part within Kaysville City, except in compliance with this Title.
2.
A subdivision plat shall comply with the provisions of this Title and be approved by Kaysville City before it may be filed or recorded in the County Recorder's office and before lots may be sold.
3.
All lots, plots, or tracts of land located within a subdivision shall be subject to this Title, regardless of whether or not the tract is owned by the Subdivider or a subsequent purchaser, transferor, or holder of the land.
19-1-4 - Development Sequence.#
No person shall be issued a building permit, except a permit for improvements required by this Title, or bonding has been provided for improvements as allowed in State Code until the actual completion by the Subdivider and acceptance by the City of the improvements required by this Title.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
19-1-5 - Enforcement and Responsibility.#
The City Building Inspectors 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. No City officer shall issue any permit or license for the use of any building, structure, or land when such land is part of a subdivision, as defined herein, until such subdivision has been approved and recorded in the County Recorder's office. Any license or permit issued in conflict with this Title or as a result of inadvertence, error or mistake shall be null and void.
19-1-6 - Violations and Penalties.#
1.
It shall be a violation of this Title for any person to sell or transfer any land in a subdivision before recording a plat or to submit a subdivision plat to the County Recorder's Office for recording without complying with the provisions of Utah Code or being exempt from the provisions thereof.
2.
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.
3.
In addition to the penalties prescribed in Subsections (1) and (2), the City shall be entitled to exercise and enforce the remedies set forth in Utah Code including, but not limited to, withholding building permits and assessing attorney's fees and other costs of enforcement.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
19-1-7 - Definitions.#
The following words and phrases used in this Title shall have the respective meanings hereinafter set forth, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
Adjacent Landowners - Any property owner of record, according to the records of the County Recorder, whose property adjoins or abuts property proposed for subdivision, or any portion thereof.
Administrative Land Use Authority - Kaysville City Staff.
Alley - A public right-of-way less than thirty feet (30') wide.
Approval of Plans - Preliminary and final site plans, subdivision plats and plat amendments are reviewed for overall design and compliance with City Code and Standards by the Administrative Land Use Authority. The City review shall not shift the liability, the Standard of Care responsibility, or the responsibility of a thorough peer review from the Engineer-of-Record to the City.
Block - The land surrounded by streets and other rights-of-way other than an alley, or land which is designated as a block on any recorded subdivision plat.
Boundary Adjustment - An agreement between adjoining property owners to relocate a common boundary that results in a conveyance of property between the adjoining lots, adjoining parcels, or adjoining lots and parcels. A boundary adjustment does not create an additional lot or parcel. It does not include an adjustment made by the Department of Transportation.
Boundary Establishment - An agreement between adjoining property owners to clarify the location of an ambiguous, uncertain, or disputed common boundary. A boundary establishment does not create an additional lot or parcel. It does not include an adjustment made by the Department of Transportation.
City - Kaysville City.
City Council - The Kaysville City Council.
City Engineer - The Kaysville City Engineer.
Condominium Project - A real estate condominium project. A plan or project whereby two (2) or more units, whether contained in existing or proposed apartments, commercial or industrial buildings or structures or otherwise, are separately offered or proposed to be offered for sale. Condominium project shall also mean the property where the context so requires.
Dedication - Land set aside by an owner for any general and public uses, reserving for themself no other rights than such as are compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the public uses to which the property has been devoted. The intention to dedicate shall be evidenced by the owner by the presentment for filing of a final plat showing the dedication thereof.
Developer - Any person, including a corporate person, who undertakes to develop land, including Subdividers.
Development - The improvement of any tract lot, or parcel of land by construction thereon.
Easement - That portion of a lot or lots reserved or granted for the present or future use by a person or agency other than the legal owner or owners of said property or properties. The easement may be for use under, on the surface, or above said lot or lots.
Final Plat - The final drawing of the subdivision and dedication prepared for filing for record with the County Recorder and in compliance with all the requirements set forth in this Title and adopted pursuant thereto.
General Plan - The Kaysville City General Plan.
Improvement Completion Assurance - A cash deposit furnished and filed with Kaysville City in an amount equal to one hundred fifteen percent (115%) of the current cost of a Slurry Seal Type III on all asphalt pavement in streets, as determined by licensed contractor quote.
Improvement Warranty - Applicant's unconditional warranty that the accepted improvements comply with Kaysville City's written Standards for Design, Materials, and Workmanship and will not fail in any material respect, as a result of poor workmanship or materials, during the Improvement Warranty Period, and a cash deposit furnished and filed with Kaysville City in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the actual costs of the improvements less the Slurry Seal Type III on all asphalt pavement in streets.
Improvement Warranty Period - A period of one (1) year after the Applicant provides the Improvement Warranty and the City accepts the improvements unless the City determines for good cause that a one-year period would be inadequate to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and has substantial evidence, on record, of prior poor performance by the Applicant or that the area upon which the improvements were constructed contains suspect soil and the Applicant has not mitigated the suspect soil.
Lot - A parcel of land comprising a unit within a subdivision or a unit of land for building development or transfer of Ownership, together with such yards, open spaces, lot width, and area as required by this Title and the Zoning Ordinance of Kaysville City.
Major Street Plan - A plan, labeled "Major Street Plan" approved by the City Council which identifies the major street network of Kaysville City and requirements thereof.
Off-site - Outside a specific parcel of land being developed or considered for development.
On-Site - Within a parcel of land owned by a private citizen or by a private legal entity.
Parcel of Land - A contiguous quantity of land in the possession of, owned by, or recorded as the property of the same owner or person.
Person - An individual, corporation, partnership, organization, association, trust, governmental agency or any other legal entity.
Pioneer Developer - A Developer that acquires easements or rights-of-way or installs improvements that provide service for development of a site other than the Development of the pioneer developer and enters into a Pioneer Developer Agreement approved by the City.
Planned Residential Unit Development - A subdivision of land guided by an integrated design in which residential lots may have areas less than the minimum lot area of the zone in which the subdivision is located, and other regulations, except use regulations, may be waived or varied to allow flexibility and initiative in site and building design and location, in accordance with an approved plan and imposed general requirements.
Planning Commission - The Kaysville City Planning Commission.
Plat - A map or depiction of a subdivision, showing thereon the division of a tract or parcel of land into lots, blocks, and streets, or other divisions and dedications.
Protection Strip - A strip of land bordering both the boundary of a subdivision and a street within the subdivision for the purpose of controlling the access of property owners abutting the subdivision to the street.
Simple Boundary Adjustment - A boundary adjustment that does not affect a public right-of-way, municipal utility easement, other public property, an existing easement, onsite wastewater system, an internal lot restriction, or result in a lot or parcel out of conformity with land use regulations.
Streets: a.
Street - Public rights-of-way, including highways, avenues, boulevards, parkways, roads, lanes, walks, alleys, viaducts, subways, tunnels, bridges, public easements and other ways.
b.
Street, Arterial - A street, existing or proposed, which serves or is intended to serve as a major traffic way and is designated in the Major Street Plan.
c.
Street, Collector - A street, existing or proposed, which collects and distributes traffic and is designated in the Major Street Plan.
d.
Street, Significant Local - A street, existing or proposed, which is supplementary to an arterial street or a collector street and is designated in the Major Street Plan.
e.
Street, Local - A street which is not otherwise classified.
f.
Street, Private - A right-of-way or casement in private ownership, not dedicated or maintained as a public street, which affords the principal means of access to two (2) or more sites.
g.
Street, Cul-de-Sac - A terminal street provided with a turnaround with a 100-foot minimum diameter. Cul-de-sac streets shall not be any longer than six hundred feet (600') from the centerline of the adjoining street to the center of the turnaround.
Subdivider - Any person, including a corporate person, who undertakes to create a subdivision.
Subdivision - Any land that is divided, resubdivided or proposed to be divided into two (2) or more lots, parcels, sites, units, plots, or other division of land for the purpose, whether immediate or future, for offer, sale, lease, or development either on the installment plan or upon any and all other plans, terms, and conditions. Subdivision includes the division or development of land whether by deed, metes and bounds description, devise and testacy, lease, map, plat, or other recorded instrument; and divisions of land for all residential and nonresidential uses, including land used or to be used for commercial, agricultural, and industrial purposes.
Subdivision Amendment - An amendment to a recorded subdivision that vacates all or a portion of the subdivision, increases the number of lots within the subdivision, alters a public right-of-way, a public easement, or public infrastructure, or alters a common area or other common amenity within the subdivision. A subdivision amendment does not include a simple boundary adjustment.
Suspect Soil - Soil that has a high susceptibility for volumetric change, typically clay rich, having more than a three percent (3%) swell potential; bedrock units with high shrink or swell susceptibility; or gypsiferous silt and clay, gypsum, or bedrock units containing abundant gypsum commonly associated with dissolution and collapse features.
Zoning Ordinance - The Planning and Zoning Ordinance of Kaysville City, as adopted by the City Council and as amended.
Other definitions as used in the Municipal Land Use Development and Management Act, Section 10-9a-l03, may be used in applying and interpreting this Chapter, if applicable and not in conflict herewith.
(Ord. 21-07-03, 7/15/2021; Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024; Ord. 25-06-03, § 17, 6/19/2025)
19-1-8 - 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.
19-1-9 - Appeals.#
1.
The applicant or any other person or entity adversely affected by a decision administering or interpreting 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.
3.
Such appeal shall be taken within seven (7) calendar days from the date of the action appealed from by filing with the officer from whom the appeal is taken and with the City Recorder a notice of appeal specifying the ground thereof.
4.
The officer from whom the appeal is taken shall transmit to the Administrative Law Judge all papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed from is taken.
5.
The person or entity making the appeal has the burden of proving that an error has been made.
6.
The Administrative Law Judge shall find whether there is substantial evidence that an error has been made. 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.
7.
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.
8.
All appeals shall comply with the requirements of Utah Code.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
Chapter 2 - Development Procedures#
19-2-1 - Subdivision Development Process.#
The following steps are required: 1.
The Subdivider contacts the City for information concerning the City subdivision requirements and compatibility with the General Plan, and discusses the proposed plan of development prior to preparing any plats, plans or charts.
a.
If an applicant requests a pre-application meeting, Kaysville City shall, within fifteen (15) days after the request, schedule the meeting to review the concept plan and give initial feedback.
b.
At the pre-application meeting, the Staff shall provide or have available on the City website the following:
i.
Copies of applicable land use regulations;
ii.
A complete list of standards required for the project;
iii.
Preliminary and final application checklists; and
iv.
Feedback on the concept plan.
2.
The Subdivider pays the preliminary plat fee at the City Office.
3.
The Subdivider submits the following to the City for preliminary plat:
a.
The preliminary plat prepared by a registered engineer or surveyor and supporting documents as specified in KCC 19-3-3.
b.
A copy of the preliminary plat fee receipt.
c.
The Owner's affidavit.
d.
An electronic copy of all plans in PDF format.
4.
The Subdivider submits copies of the preliminary plat and any applicable utility load information to agencies and service providers as needed. If a State highway is involved, the Subdivider provides evidence of approval of access, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks by the Utah Department of Transportation to the City.
5.
City staff will review the documents and make recommendations. Fifteen (15) working days are allowed for completion of staff review for each submittal or re-submittal.
6.
Upon completion of the staff review, the City will notify the Subdivider and provide comments on any necessary modifications or required additional information.
7.
After a preliminary plat is submitted, the City shall provide a public comment opportunity, which shall:
a.
Include posting a notice at the proposed development site with instructions on how and when comments may be submitted.
b.
Encourage comments to identify specific sections of City code or standards which are applicable to the comment.
c.
Encourage a subdivider to meet with stakeholders prior to submitting a tentative final plat and solicit feedback regarding their proposed development.
8.
The Subdivider pays the final plat fee at the City Office.
9.
The Subdivider submits the tentative final plat to the City.
10.
City Staff checks the tentative final plat for compliance with conditions and returns one (1) copy to the Subdivider.
11.
The Subdivider submits the final plat and irrigation system drawings to any irrigation providers involved and obtains approval.
12.
The Subdivider submits the following to the City:
a.
The final plat prepared by a registered engineer or land surveyor in accordance with KCC 19-4-3.
b.
Cross sections and profiles of the streets and all other construction drawings related to all of the improvements to be constructed within the subdivision. All such drawings and materials must be signed and stamped by a registered professional engineer.
c.
Open space improvement drawings if applicable.
d.
Low Impact Development (LID) and/or storm water facility details. Depending on site conditions or complicating factors, the City may require a written geotechnical report supporting assumptions made when calculating the Water Quality Volume (WQV), as defined in the City's LID manual, and any subsequent calculations on infiltration and LID facility sizing.
e.
Title Report.
f.
Written results of a test for suspect soils in the area upon which public improvements will be constructed.
g.
Agreements, if applicable.
h.
Copy of final plat fee receipt.
13.
City staff will review the documents and provide comments on any necessary modifications or require additional information. Twenty (20) working days are allowed for completion of staff review for each submittal or re-submittal. No more than four (4) review cycle are permitted. The City may only add new relines after the first review cycle in response to changes made by the applicant or if a correction is necessary to protect public health or safety, or to enforce State or Federal law.
a.
If, on the fourth or final review, the City fails to respond within twenty (20) business days, the City shall, upon request of the property owner, and within ten (10) business days after the day on which the request is received:
i.
For a dispute arising from the subdivision improvements plans, assemble an appeal panel in accordance with Utah Code to review and approve or deny the final revised set of plans. Unless otherwise agreed by the applicant and the municipality, the panel shall consist of the following three (3) experts:
(1)
One (1) licensed engineer, designated by the City;
(2)
One (1) licensed engineer, designated by the land use applicant; and
(3)
One (1) licensed engineer, agreed upon and designated by the two (2) designated engineers, as appointed by the City and applicant.
ii.
A member of the panel assembled by the City may not have an interest in the application that is the subject of the appeal.
iii.
The land use applicant shall pay:
(1)
50% of the cost of the panel; and
(2)
The City's published appeal fee; or
iv.
For a dispute arising from the subdivision ordinance review, advise the applicant, in writing of the deficiency in the application and of the right to appeal the determination to a designated appeal authority.
14.
Upon completion of staff review, the City will notify the Subdivider.
15.
The City Attorney will review the documents submitted to ensure adequacy and sign the plat when approved.
16.
The Subdivider must then pay the following fees at the City Office:
a.
Development fees.
b.
Recording fees.
c.
Inspection fees.
d.
Utility extension fees.
17.
The Subdivider submits the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Notice of Intent (NOI) for the subdivision to the Storm Water Manager or their designee.
18.
The Subdivider and contractors and other representatives meet with City representatives in a preconstruction conference.
19.
The Subdivider submits an Excavation Permit application for work within City streets and/or right-of-way (KCC 9-2-9) and pays the necessary cash deposit and fee amounts.
20.
The subdivider constructs and installs all improvements, except the preventative maintenance surface treatment with inspection by the City. In the event the subdivider desires to begin construction of buildings before improvements are installed in the subdivision phase, the City may accept building permit applications upon compliance with all other requirements, including recording the plat, plus the following:
a.
The subdivider shall guarantee the proper installation of improvements in accordance with Kaysville City standards and specifications, by cash deposit furnished and filed with Kaysville City or escrow in an amount equal to one hundred ten percent (110%) of the cost of the installation of the improvements as determined by licensed contractor quote.
b.
Meet all requirements for the issuance of a building permit under the building and fire code.
c.
In accordance with building code, any retaining walls, or similar structures, in excess of four (4) feet from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, shall be designed by a licensed engineer. A report from, and stamped by the licensed engineer of record (or an agency approved by the City) shall certify the installed structure is compliant with the design.
d.
No final building inspection will be scheduled nor conducted and no occupancy allowed until all subdivision phase improvements have been completed and certified.
21.
The Subdivider has as-built drawings prepared and submits them, the Improvement Completion Assurance and Improvement Warranty to the City.
22.
The Public Works Superintendent certifies that the improvements are completed.
23.
The City Engineer addresses the lots on the plat and has the final plat recorded at the office of the Davis County Recorder and then building permit applications will be accepted.
24.
The City accepts the improvements and the Improvement Warranty Period begins.
25.
Near the end of the warranty period, the Subdivider requests a City Inspection of the improvements and the Subdivider corrects all deficiencies identified in the punch list provided by the City inspector.
26.
When the improvements comply with City standards as certified by the Public Works Superintendent, the Subdivider applies a preventative maintenance seal coat on all asphalt pavement in streets, then the Improvement Warranty Period ends and the Improvement Completion Assurance and Improvement Warranty are released.
(Ord. 18-8-2, 8/16/2018; Ord. 21-10-07, 10/21/2021; Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024; Ord. 25-06-03, § 18, 6/19/2025)
19-2-2 - Preventative Maintenance Assurance.#
The Subdivider shall guarantee the proper completion of a preventative maintenance surface treatment (type to be approved by the City) equivalent on all asphalt pavement in streets in accordance with Kaysville City standards and specifications, by cash deposit furnished and filed with Kaysville City in an amount equal to one hundred ten percent (110%) of the cost of a preventative maintenance surface treatment on all asphalt in streets as determined by licensed contractor quote.
(Ord. 21-10-07, 10/21/2021; Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
19-2-3 - Dedication of Rights-of-Way and Public Property.#
The Subdivider shall dedicate the rights-of-way, easements, and other public property to Kaysville City at the time the final plat is recorded.
19-2-4 - Completion Assurance and Improvement Warranty Bond.#
1.
Upon completing the installation of all improvements, the Subdivider shall request an inspection to determine if any improvements (not including private landscaping) have failed in any material respect. If the City determines that the improvements have failed, the City shall provide a list of the failures to the Subdivider. The Subdivider shall thereafter cause the improvements to comply with Kaysville City's Standards for Design, Materials, and Workmanship, as determined by the City. If the Subdivider refuses or neglects to do the listed work within thirty (30) days of notice by the City, the City may order the work done using the proceeds from the improvement completion assurance bond to defray expenses.
2.
Following satisfactory completion of any remedies to the failures listed, the City will accept the improvements, subject to receiving the Improvement Warranty Bond. The Subdivider shall provide to the Improvement Warranty deposit in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the actual costs of the improvements less the preventative maintenance surface treatment on all asphalt pavement in streets. The Warranty Bond may be in the form of a cash deposit or escrow account.
3.
No sooner than twelve (12) months after accepting the improvements, the subdivider shall again request an inspection, as previously detailed herein. If the Subdivider refuses or neglects to do the listed warranty work within thirty (30) days of notice by the City, the City may order the work done using the proceeds from the improvement warranty bond to defray expenses.
(Ord. 21-10-07, 10/21/2021; Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
19-2-5 - As-Built Drawings.#
The Subdivider shall provide as-built drawings of all subdivision improvements before building permits are issued. The as-built drawings shall be twenty-four inch (24") by thirty-six inch (36") Mylar and a digital copy in an AutoCAD*.dwg format. These as-built drawings shall show, but not be limited, to the following: 1.
Location of water lines and laterals referenced to property corners.
2.
Location of sewer lines and laterals referenced to property corners.
3.
Storm drains, ground drains, drainage ditches, clean out boxes, and other fixtures.
4.
Location of irrigation water lines and laterals referenced to property corners.
5.
Location of electric system facilities referenced to property corners.
6.
Other items as directed by the City.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
19-2-6 - Condominium Projects - Subdivision.#
1.
A condominium project shall be considered to be a subdivision, and a Record of Survey Map or supplement thereto prepared pursuant to Utah Code, shall be considered to be a subdivision map or plat with respect to such real property or improvements that are to be dedicated to the use of the public, and to those units which are not contained in existing or proposed buildings.
2.
Condominium projects shall comply with all the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance; the building, health, and similar development regulations and ordinances of Kaysville City; and with the Kaysville Subdivision Ordinance; and shall follow the procedure outlined in such regulations for processing subdivisions.
3.
The standards and criteria for the geographical layout of a condominium project, the facilities of utility lines and roads, and the percentage of the project to be devoted to common or recreational use shall comply with the provisions of the above ordinances and regulations.
4.
A copy of the preliminary Condominium Declaration prepared pursuant to Utah Code, shall be submitted to the City, along with the preliminary record of survey, for review and approval with respect to the standards for the maintenance, upkeep and operations of roads, utility facilities, recreational areas, and open spaces in the project.
5.
The developer of a condominium project shall install the required improvements listed in KCC 19-6, Subdivision Improvements Required, of this Title after final approval of the condominium by the City Council. Said installation of improvements shall be subject to all assurances detailed in KCC 19-2-2 and KCC 19-2-4.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
19-2-7 - Lot Line Adjustments and Lot Consolidations.#
Applications that meet the definition of a boundary adjustment shall be processed in the following manner. 1.
Simple Boundary Adjustments.
a.
The applicant petitioning for a simple boundary adjustment contacts the City for information concerning the adjustment process.
b.
The applicant pays the simple boundary adjustment fee at the City Office.
c.
The applicant submits the following to the City:
i.
A conveyance document that complies with Utah State Code.
ii.
A description of all lots or parcels affected by the proposed boundary adjustment.
d.
The City staff will review the submitted documents. Fifteen (15) working days are allowed for completion of staff review for each submittal or re-submittal.
i.
City staff will review the documents to verify the following:
(1)
The conveyance document complies with Utah State Code.
(2)
Property descriptions are accurate.
(3)
Public right-of-way is not affected.
(4)
Municipal utility easements or other existing easements are not affected.
(5)
Public property is not affected.
(6)
Onsite wastewater systems are not affected.
(7)
No internal lot restrictions are violated.
(8)
No resulting lot or parcel will be out of conformity with land use regulations.
e.
Upon completion of the staff review, the City will notify the applicant of any necessary changes to comply with applicable standards and ordinances.
f.
Once it has been determined that the documents meet State and City requirements, the documents shall be recorded with Davis County.
2.
Full Boundary Adjustments.
a.
The applicant petitioning for a full boundary adjustment contacts the City for information concerning the adjustment process.
b.
The applicant pays the full boundary adjustment fee at the City Office.
c.
The applicant submits the following to the City:
i.
A conveyance document that complies with Utah State Code.
ii.
A survey that complies with Utah State Code.
iii.
A proposed plat amendment corresponding with the proposed full boundary adjustment.
(1)
The plat amendment shall include signature blocks for the following:
(A)
City Engineer approval.
(B)
City Attorney approval.
(C)
A signature block in the lower right hand corner of the drawing for the County recording information.
iv.
Preliminary Title Report.
v.
Agreements, if applicable.
vi.
Any applicable utility load information to agencies and service providers as needed.
d.
The City staff will review the submitted documents. Fifteen (15) working days are allowed for completion of staff review for each submittal or resubmittal.
i.
City staff will review documents to verify the following.
(1)
The proposal submitted to the City includes all necessary information.
(2)
The survey does not violate any City land use regulation.
(3)
The plat amendment meets State Code, City Land Use Code, City Subdivision Code, and any other applicable City Code.
e.
Approval of the final plat shall be effective until the later of:
i.
One (1) year after the date of approval by the City; or
ii.
The last day of extension period approved by the City.
iii.
If the plat amendment has not been offered for recording, with all approval steps completed, within the applicable period, the plat shall not be recorded or received for recording and shall have no validity whatsoever.
f.
Upon completion of the staff review, the City will notify the applicant of any necessary changes to comply with applicable standards and ordinances.
g.
Once it has been determined that the documents meet State and City requirements, the documents shall be recorded with Davis County.
3.
Boundary Establishment.
a.
Is not subject to review by the City. Boundary Establishment shall meet State Code and all documents shall be recorded with Davis County.
b.
The City may enforce City Code against property with a boundary establishment that violates land use regulations.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024; Ord. 25-06-03, § 19, 6/19/2025)
19-2-8 - Subdivision Amendments.#
Applications that meet the definition of a subdivision amendment shall be processed in the following manner: 1.
The applicant petitioning for a subdivision amendment contacts the City for information concerning the amendment process.
2.
The applicant pays the subdivision amendment fee at the City Office.
3.
The applicant submits the following to the City:
a.
A proposed subdivision amendment plat corresponding with the proposed subdivision amendment the include the following:
i.
Signature blocks for the following:
(1)
City Engineer approval.
(2)
City Attorney approval.
(3)
Mayor (as a non-discretionary and ministerial act for the acceptance of land and public improvements that may be proposed for dedication to the City) approval attested by the City Recorder.
(4)
Community Development Director approval.
(5)
Utility approval as required.
(6)
A signature block in the lower right hand corner of the drawing for the County recording information.
ii.
Description of land to be included in the subdivision amendment.
iii.
Registered professional engineer and/or land surveyors certificate of survey.
iv.
Owners dedication certificate.
v.
Notary public's acknowledgment.
b.
A copy of the protective covenants, if applicable.
c.
Preliminary title report.
d.
Agreements, if applicable.
e.
Any applicable utility load information to agencies and service providers as needed.
f.
Construction drawings regarding any applicable storm water drainage facilities, storm water quality infrastructure, sidewalks, roads, curb and gutter, planting and parks, utilities, grading, and all required improvements as required by Title 19 Subdivisions in City Code.
g.
Storm water maintenance agreement for any proposed conveyance/retention/treatment/detention facilities.
4.
The City shall provide notice of a petition by mail or email to:
a.
Each affected entity that provides a service to a property owner of record of the portion of the plat that is being vacated or amended.
b.
Each property owner of record within the portion of the subdivision that is proposed to be amended.
5.
The notice of a petition shall include a deadline by which written objections to the petition are due to the City, but no earlier than ten (10) calendar days after the day on which the land use authority sends the notice.
6.
If required by State Code, the City shall hold a public hearing within forty-five (45) days after the day on which a petition is filed if:
a.
Any property owner within the subdivision that is proposed to be amended notifies the City of the owner's objection in writing before the deadline for objections.
7.
The City may approve a petition for a subdivision amendment no earlier than:
a.
The day after the day on which written objections were due to the City; or
b.
If a public hearing is required, the day the public hearing takes place.
8.
The public hearing requirement does not apply but the City may require a public meeting for a subdivision amendment petition if:
a.
The petition seeks to:
i.
Join two (2) or more of the petitioner fee owner's contiguous lots.
ii.
Subdivide one (1) or more of the petitioning fee owner's lots, if the subdivision will not result in a violation of City Code or a development condition.
iii.
On a lot owned by the petitioning fee owner, adjust an internal lot restriction imposed by the City.
iv.
Alter the plat in a manner that does not change existing boundaries or other attributes of lots within the subdivision that are not:
(1)
Owned by the petitioner; or
(2)
Designated as a common area; and
b.
Notice has been given to adjoining property owners in accordance with any applicable City Code.
9.
Once it has been determined that the documents meet State and City requirements and petition requirements have been satisfied, the documents shall be recorded with Davis County.
(Ord. 25-06-03, § 20, 6/19/2025)
Chapter 3 - Preliminary Plat#
19-3-1 - Preliminary Consultation.#
1.
If an applicant requests a pre-application meeting, Kaysville City shall, within fifteen (15) days after the request, schedule the meeting to review the concept plan and give initial feedback.
2.
At the pre-application meeting, the staff shall provide or have available on the City website the following:
a.
Copies of applicable land use regulations;
b.
A complete list of standards required for the project;
c.
Preliminary and final application checklists; and
d.
Feedback on the concept plan.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
19-3-2 - Preliminary Plat Filing.#
A preliminary plat shall be prepared in conformance with the standards, rules, and regulations contained herein; and shall be submitted to the City for approval or disapproval by the Administrative Land Use Authority. The preliminary plat and accompanying information shall be submitted to the City for review.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
19-3-3 - Preliminary Plat Requirements.#
The preliminary plat shall be drawn to a scale not smaller than one hundred feet (100') to the inch. The plat and attached documentation shall show: 1.
The proposed name of the subdivision (there shall be no duplication of subdivision names within Kaysville City).
2.
The subdivision location as forming a part of a larger tract or parcel, where the plat submitted covers only a part of the Subdivider's tract or only a part of a larger vacant area. In such case, a sketch of the prospective future street system of the part submitted shall be considered in light of adjustments and connections with the future street system of the larger area. The preliminary plat shall show all property owned or optioned by the Subdivider pertaining to the proposed subdivision at hand. This information may be required as a separate drawing.
3.
Sufficient information to locate accurately the property shown on the plat, including a clearly defined basis of bearing for the survey as well as the date of the survey. The nearest section corner tie must be shown.
4.
The names and addresses of the Subdivider, the engineer or surveyor of the subdivision, and the names of the owners of the land immediately adjoining the land to be subdivided shall be shown on the preliminary plat.
5.
Contours at two-foot intervals to show the topography of the land shall be shown.
6.
The boundary lines of the tract to be subdivided, including total acreage proposed for subdivision.
7.
The locations, horizontal alignments, vertical alignments, widths, and other dimensions of all existing or platted streets and other important features such as easements, railroad lines, water courses (including irrigation canals and ditches), exceptional topography, bridges and buildings within and in the vicinity of the tract to be subdivided.
8.
Existing power lines, sanitary sewer, storm drains, water supply mains, and culverts within the tract and immediately adjacent thereto.
9.
The flood hazard boundaries, if applicable.
10.
The locations, widths, and other dimensions of proposed public streets, private streets, utility easements, parks, other open spaces and lots, with proper labeling of spaces dedicated to the public, or designated as private streets.
11.
Buffer zones where non-compatible uses adjoin a proposed subdivision.
12.
North point, scale, and date.
13.
The proposed layout, dimension, and number of each lot.
14.
Proposed construction and permanent fencing along appropriate subdivision boundaries as determined by City code or any agreements.
15.
A review copy of proposed protective covenants, if applicable.
16.
A preliminary storm drainage study, with schematic solutions and the associated calculations.
17.
Depending on site conditions or complicating factors, the City may require a written geotechnical report for the proposed development site that includes (but is not limited to) general soils classifications, assessment of the capability of the existing soils to allow infiltration and potential for geological hazards if water is infiltrated at the site.
18.
Preliminary Plans or written statements regarding the proposed storm water drainage facilities and other proposed special improvements such as sidewalks, planting and parks, and any grading of individual lots.
19.
Preliminary Plans and written statements regarding the proposed groundwater drainage facilities. The City's LID Manual will guide and/or dictate the approach if infiltration cannot be utilized.
(Ord. 21-10-07, 10/21/2021; Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
19-3-4 - Preliminary Plat Approvals.#
1.
The preliminary plat shall be reviewed by City staff. City Staff shall either approve or reject the subdivision preliminary plat design. If approved, the City shall express its approval with whatever conditions are attached. If the preliminary plat is disapproved, the City indicate its disapproval and reasons therefor. Upon the City's approval, the Subdivider is authorized to proceed with the preparation of the final plat and detailed construction drawings and specifications for the improvements required in this Title.
2.
Approval of the preliminary plat by the City be effective for a maximum period of one (1) year after approval unless, upon application of the Subdivider, the City grants an extension. If the final plat has not been submitted within one (1) year, or the approved extension period, the preliminary plat must again be submitted to the City for consideration. However, preliminary approval of a large tract shall not be voided, provided that the final plat of the first phase is submitted for final approval within a one (1) year period.
3.
All approvals shall be in writing and oral statements or approvals by City staff are not authorized and shall not be binding on the City.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
19-3-5 - Grading Limitation#
No excavation, grading, or regrading shall take place on any land for which a preliminary subdivision plat has been submitted until the final plat has been given final approval.
Chapter 4 - Final Plat#
19-4-1 - Tentative Final Plat Required.#
1.
Prior to the submission of the final plat, the Subdivider shall submit a digital copy of the tentative final plat to the City who shall check the tentative final plat against the requirements and conditions of approval of the preliminary plat.
2.
The City shall return one (1) copy of the checked tentative final plat to the Subdivider indicating thereon any changes required.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
19-4-2 - Final Plat Required.#
After compliance with the provisions of this Title, the Subdivider shall submit a final plat thereof to the City. Such plat shall include a certificate by the Subdivider's engineer indicating that all lots meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
19-4-3 - Final Plat Requirements.#
The final plat shall comply with the requirements of the Davis County Recorder. The plat shall be signed by all parties (mentioned in Subsection (7) of this Section) duly authorized and required to sign. The final plat and attached documentation shall show: 1.
A subdivision name approved by the County Recorder and the general location of the subdivision in bold letters at the top of the sheet.
2.
Where a subdivision complies with the Planned Residential Unit Development (PRUD) provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and of the regulations, the final plat shall indicate underneath the subdivision name the words Planned Residential Unit Development. In addition, when a subdivision complies with the Condominium Project provisions of this Title, the Record of Survey Map shall indicate underneath the condominium name the words Condominium Project.
3.
A north point, scale of the drawing, and the date.
4.
Accurately drawn boundaries showing the proper bearings and dimensions of all boundary lines of the subdivision. These lines should be slightly heavier than street and lot lines.
5.
The widths, lengths, bearings, and curve data on centerlines of proposed streets, and easements; the boundaries, bearing the dimensions of all portions within the subdivision as intended to be dedicated to the use of the public; the lines, dimensions, bearings, minimum floor and crawl space elevations, and numbers of all lots, blocks, and parts reserved for any reason within the subdivision. All lots are to be numbered consecutively by numbering approved by the City Engineer. The City shall provide an address number to each residential or business structure.
6.
Parcels of land to be dedicated as public parks or to be permanently reserved for private common open space shall also be titled Public Park or Private Common Open Space, whichever is applicable.
7.
The Engineer-of-Record Certification Block shall be shown on the plans, as indicated below:
8.
The standard forms for all subdivision plats lettered for the following:
a.
Description of land to be included in the subdivision.
b.
Registered professional engineer and/or land surveyors Certificate of Survey.
c.
Owners Dedication Certificate.
d.
Notary Publics acknowledgment.
e.
Community Development Director approval.
f.
Utility approval as required.
g.
City Attorney approval.
h.
City Engineer approval.
i.
Mayor (as a non-discretionary and ministerial act for the acceptance of land and public improvements that may be proposed for dedication to the City) approval attested by the City Recorder.
j.
A three-inch (3") by three-inch (3") signature block in the lower right hand corner of the drawing for County recording information.
9.
Copy of the Protective Covenants for approval by the City Council and recording if applicable.
10.
Storm water quality infrastructure and facilities, including LID facilities and/or storm water treatment facilities as described in the City's LID manual with associated calculations. Calculations shall include a Water Quality Report (WQR), as described in the City's LID Manual.
11.
A storm water maintenance agreement for all conveyance/retention/treatment/detention facilities owned and maintained privately (outside of City right-of-way or City owned property) between the City and the facility owner(s). Said agreement shall be recorded with the plat and transfer to subsequent owners of said property and/or facilities.
12.
Final construction drawings regarding the proposed storm water drainage facilities and other proposed special improvements such as sidewalks, planting and parks, utilities, any grading of individual lots and all required improvements as required by KCC 19-6-3.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024; Ord. 25-06-03, § 21, 6/19/2025)
19-4-4 - Amended Plats.#
When changes are made in a plat of a subdivision, approval of said subdivision shall be voided and an amended plat thereof shall be processed in accordance with this Title.
19-4-5 - Final Plat Approvals.#
1.
The final plat and associated documents shall be reviewed by the staff. The City Engineer shall check the engineering requirements of the drawing, check the construction drawings, and determine the amount of the improvement assurance to assure construction of the improvements where necessary. After approval and signature by the City Engineer, the plat and improvement assurance shall be submitted to the City Attorney for approval.
2.
If approved, the final plat shall be held by the City Recorder until the Subdivider pays the required fees, provides proof of compliance with all the requirements of the pressure irrigation provider, and provides the improvement assurance. Upon compliance with these requirements, the Mayor shall sign and the Recorder attest the plat. The final plat shall then be submitted to the office of the County Recorder by the City.
3.
No final plats shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder, and no lots included in such final plat shall be sold or exchanged, unless and until the plat is so approved, signed, and accepted.
4.
Approval of the final plat shall be effective until the later of:
a.
One (1) year after the date of approval; or
b.
Thirty (30) days after the last date on which construction of improvements was done; or
c.
The last day of the extension period approved by the City.
If the final plat has not been offered for recording, with all approval steps completed, within the applicable period, the plat shall not be recorded or received for recording and shall have no validity whatsoever.
5.
It shall be unlawful for any person to change the lines drawings, lot sizes or shapes, or any other provision of a plat after it has received approval by any person whose approval is required. Any plat that is changed in violation of this paragraph is void. The City may compel the person recording the plat to withdraw the plat from the County Recorder's office or to file a notice, or the City may itself file a notice that the recordation of the plat is void. The City is responsible for recording all subdivision plats. The Subdivider shall be responsible for all recording and associated fees.
(Ord. 18-8-2, 8/16/2018; Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024)
Chapter 5 - Subdivision Standards#
19-5-1 - Arrangement of Streets.#
The arrangement of streets shall provide for access to and circulation within the vicinity of the subdivision and the continuation of streets in lands adjoining the subdivision, as determined by the City Engineer. The street arrangement shall not cause unnecessary hardship for maintenance crews or owners of adjoining property when they plat their own land and seek to provide for convenient access to it, and it shall enhance access and connectivity. Half streets along the boundary of land proposed for subdivision or within any part of a subdivision will not be permitted.
In accordance with the City's Drainage Evaluation and Design Manual, downhill-sloping cul-de-sacs or dead-end streets are not permitted. Cul-de-sacs are discouraged as much as possible by the City Engineer, but if approved, they shall provide adequate space for snow plow storage (as indicated in KCC 19-6-3 item 12).
(Ord. 21-10-07, 10/21/2021; Ord. 25-06-03, § 22, 6/19/2025)
19-5-2 - Streets.#
1.
Major Streets. Arterial, collector, and significant local streets shall conform to the width designated on the Major Street Plan wherever a subdivision falls in an area for which a Major Street Plan has been adopted. For areas where the street plan has not been completed at the time the preliminary plat is submitted to the City, arterial, collector, or significant local streets shall be provided as required by the City.
2.
Local Streets. Local streets shall have a minimum width of fifty-five feet (55') with sixty-six feet (66') required for streets that will have greater use as determined by the City Engineer.
3.
Cul-de-sac Streets. Cul-de-sacs shall not be longer than six hundred feet (600') from the centerline of the adjoining street to the center of the cul-de-sac. Each cul-de-sac must be terminated by a turnaround of not less than one hundred feet (100') in diameter. If surface water drains into the turnaround due to the grade of the street, necessary catch basins and drainage systems and easements shall be provided.
4.
Temporary Dead-ends and Turning Area. Where a street longer than one (1) lot is designed to remain only temporarily as a dead-end street, the following shall apply:
a.
Temporary dead-ends or turnarounds (at phase or property boundaries) are required, in accordance with Appendix D of the IFC, and are limited to a hammerhead configuration. A permanent easement of right-of-way on the hammerhead shall be provided for as long as the hammerhead is in use as a temporary turnaround. However, if the subsequent subdivision phase is not recorded at the time of roadway paving in the preceding phase, the hammerhead shall be placed on the subsequent phase property.
b.
Where the street dead-ends against property which is not owned by the developer or is not part of a subsequent subdivision phase, either a hammerhead inside the subdivision, or a hammerhead on the adjacent property, along with a permanent easement of right-of-way from the adjacent property owner, shall be placed.
c.
When installing a hammerhead, the developer shall use the hammerhead as future driveways, which would not require future removal if the driveways meet City standards and meet the other requirements of D102.1 of the IFC.
5.
Intersections. The intersection of more than two (2) streets at one (1) point shall not be allowed. Streets shall intersect at a ninety degree (90°) angle. Street intersections shall be rounded with a minimum radius of twenty-five feet (25') measured at the back of curbs.
6.
Standard Street Sections. All streets, whether existing or proposed, shall be made to conform to the City Street Cross Section Standards as adopted by the City. Existing streets shall be profiled and redesigned to full street width far enough beyond the subdivision boundaries to drain and function properly.
7.
Street Grades. Street grades shall not exceed the following percentages: on arterial streets eight percent (8%); on local and collector streets ten percent (10%). Street grades near intersections shall be designed for adequate stopping and starting by adjusting grades on both sides of the intersection. Grades on all cul-de-sac streets shall be a minimum of 1.0% and on all other streets shall be a minimum of 0.5% unless specifically authorized by the City Engineer. The cross slope of the street cross section is defined on the standard drawings. The maximum difference in curb elevations shall not exceed one foot (1'), and then only with the approval of the City Engineer.
8.
Alleys. Alleys shall have a minimum width of twenty-six feet (26'). Alleys may be required in the rear of business lots, but will not be accepted in residential blocks except under unusual conditions where such alleys are considered necessary by the City
9.
Bridges. Design and construction of new bridges, whether essential for the overall circulation plan of the City or required only to serve a subdivision, shall be approved in advance by the City.
10.
Excavations and Fills. Subdivision development adjacent to the Great Salt Lake or its natural drainage channels, or within any marsh or wetlands which will result in any discharge of excavated or fill materials, may require obtaining a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prior to the issuance of local permits for the deposition of fill material into any wetland or stream channel. This determination shall be made a part of the preliminary plat staff review.
11.
Names and Numbers. Names of new streets shall not duplicate existing or planed street names unless a new street is a continuation of, or in the alignment with, the existing or platted street. House numbers shall be assigned in accordance with the House Numbering System in effect in the City. All new streets shall be numbered if they are in alignment with the grid. They shall be named if not in alignment with the grid.
(Ord. 21-10-07, 10/21/2021; Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024; Ord. 25-06-03, § 23, 6/19/2025)
19-5-3 - Traffic Impact Studies.#
1.
A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) shall be required for all proposed developments or changes in land use that meet one (1) or more of the following conditions:
a.
Trip Generation.
i.
Any development that generates one hundred (100) or more vehicle trips per day as determined using the latest edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation.
ii.
For residential developments, a TIS is required if the development includes fifty (50) or more dwelling units.
iii.
For commercial or industrial developments, a TIS is required for any project exceeding thirty thousand (30,000) square feet of building area or any development type that is expected to generate significant peak hour trips (e.g., restaurants, gas stations).
b.
Proximity to Sensitive Areas.
i.
Any development located within one thousand (1,000) feet of a school, hospital, or emergency service facility shall be required to submit a TIS.
(1)
The study must evaluate pedestrian safety, school zone impacts, and the interaction of development traffic with existing public safety operations.
c.
Location-Based Requirements.
i.
A TIS is required for any development within:
(1)
Five hundred feet (500') of an arterial or collector road, railroad crossing, or a highway interchange.
ii.
Developments in these areas must include an evaluation of intersection impacts, vehicular congestion, and access management to ensure safety and efficient flow of traffic.
2.
Exemptions.
a.
Small-Scale Developments.
i.
Projects generating fewer than fifty (50) vehicle trips per day, as determined by ITE standards, are exempt unless otherwise directed by the City Engineer.
b.
Minor Modifications.
i.
Minor expansions or renovations to existing developments that do not significantly increase traffic volumes or alter access configurations may be exempt at the discretion of the City Engineer.
c.
Developments in Well-Served Areas.
i.
Projects located in areas with existing infrastructure that can handle the additional traffic without substantial impact may be exempt, provided a preliminary review by the City Engineer supports this conclusion.
3.
Scope of Traffic Impact Study.
a.
Each Traffic Impact Study shall be prepared by a licensed professional engineer specializing in transportation planning and analysis. The scope of the TIS should include, but not be limited to, the following:
i.
Trip Generation Analysis.
(1)
Use ITE Trip Generation rates to estimate the daily and peak hour trips generated by the proposed development.
ii.
Traffic Distribution and Assignment.
(1)
Analyze how the generated trips will distribute across the transportation network, taking into account the likely routes used by vehicles accessing the site.
iii.
Intersection Capacity Analysis.
(1)
Conduct intersection-level analysis for all intersections within a one thousand foot (1,000') radius of the project boundary.
(2)
Evaluate existing and future levels of service (LOS) and recommend mitigation measures where LOS falls below acceptable levels as defined by the City Engineer.
iv.
Pedestrian and School Zone Impacts (if applicable).
(1)
Evaluate the safety of pedestrians, especially near schools and hospitals, and determine if pedestrian crossings, signage, or school zone enhancements are necessary.
v.
Safety Review.
(1)
Review the accident history within the study area and identify any potential safety concerns. Recommend improvements to reduce crash potential, such as signal modifications, turn lane additions, or signage enhancements.
vi.
Mitigation Measures.
(1)
Provide specific mitigation measures to address any identified deficiencies or adverse impacts on traffic operations, safety, or pedestrian activity. Developers shall be responsible for implementing these improvements, which may include roadway widening, signalization, or turn lanes, as required by the TIS recommendations.
4.
Required Items for a Traffic Study.
a.
Project Overview.
i.
A project description including the type of development (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.), site location, and the development's scope (number of units, square footage, etc.).
ii.
A site plan showing access points, proposed buildings, parking lots, internal roadways, and any relevant on-site transportation features.
b.
Existing Conditions.
i.
A description of the current traffic conditions in the area, including existing roads, nearby intersections, and traffic control devices (signals, signs, etc.).
ii.
Existing traffic volume data for nearby streets and intersections, including daily and peak-hour volumes.
iii.
A description of nearby land uses, such as schools, hospitals, residential areas, or major employers that might influence traffic patterns.
c.
Trip Generation.
i.
Trip generation estimates based on the most recent edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual.
ii.
Estimation of peak-hour trips for the a.m. and p.m. periods, as well as total daily trips.
d.
Trip Distribution and Assignment.
i.
A map or diagram showing the expected distribution of trips (inbound and outbound) across the transportation network, including which streets and intersections will be impacted.
ii.
Assignment of trips to the roadway network, identifying which routes drivers are expected to use when accessing the development.
e.
Intersection and Roadway Analysis.
i.
Capacity analysis of nearby intersections and roadways, both for existing conditions and future conditions (with and without the development). This analysis should include:
(1)
Levels of Service (LOS) for intersections.
(2)
Queue lengths for key movements.
(3)
Delays and volume-to-capacity ratios for each approach at major intersection.
ii.
Traffic signal warrant analysis (if applicable) based on anticipated traffic volumes and intersection conditions.
f.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Analysis (if applicable).
i.
Evaluation of pedestrian and bicycle impacts, especially near schools, hospitals, parks, or areas with significant foot or bike traffic.
ii.
Identification of existing pedestrian crossings, sidewalks, and bicycle lanes, along with any proposed improvements or modifications.
g.
Safety Analysis.
i.
Crash data for nearby intersections and roads, including the number and types of crashes over the past three (3) to five (5) years.
ii.
Identification of any existing safety concerns, such as poor sightlines, high speeds, or frequent accidents, and recommendations for mitigating those concerns.
h.
Parking and Access Analysis.
i.
An evaluation of site access, including the number, location, and configuration of driveways, as well as any potential conflicts with existing traffic patterns.
ii.
On-site parking analysis, including parking lot layout, circulation, and the adequacy of parking supply relative to City standards.
i.
Future Traffic Projections.
i.
Future traffic volumes, taking into account projected growth in the area, background traffic increases, and the proposed development.
ii.
A twenty (20) year projection of traffic conditions, if applicable, for long-term planning and infrastructure needs.
j.
Mitigation Measures.
i.
A list of proposed mitigation measures to address any adverse traffic impacts identified in the study. These measures could include:
(1)
Roadway improvements (e.g., additional lanes, turn lanes, road widening).
(2)
Traffic signal upgrades or installations.
(3)
Changes to access points (driveway consolidation, turn restrictions, etc.).
(4)
Pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements.
ii.
Cost estimates and timelines for implementing the mitigation measures.
k.
Conclusions and Recommendations.
i.
A summary of the Traffic Impact Study's findings, including the overall impact of the development on the transportation network.
ii.
Specific recommendations for roadway or intersection improvements, safety enhancements, or other actions needed to maintain acceptable traffic conditions.
l.
Technical Appendices.
i.
All supporting data, such as traffic counts, signal timing plans, and detailed calculations, should be included in an appendix for City review.
5.
Intersection and Access Spacing.
a.
Intersections and accesses (driveways) shall be spaced as specified in City Code 19-6-3. The City Engineer may require a traffic study, prepared by a professional engineer, to evaluate additional spacing requirements based on site conditions.
(Ord. 25-06-03, § 24, 6/19/2025)
19-5-4 - Blocks.#
1.
The maximum length of blocks shall be one thousand three hundred feet (1300') and the minimum length of blocks shall be three hundred feet (300').
2.
The width of blocks shall be sufficient to allow at least two (2) tiers of lots, or as otherwise approved by the City because of design, terrain, or other unusual conditions.
3.
Blocks intended for business or industrial use shall be designed specifically for such purposes, with adequate space set aside for off-street parking and delivery facilities.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024; Ord. 25-06-03, § 25, 6/19/2025)
19-5-5 - Lots.#
1.
The lot arrangement and design shall be such that lots will provide satisfactory and desirable sites for buildings, and be property related to topography and to existing and probable future utilities, rights-of-way, and other requirements.
2.
All lots shown on the subdivision plat must conform to the minimum area and width requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for the zone in which the subdivision is located, unless:
a.
A variance is granted; or
b.
It conforms to the Planned Residential Unit Development (PRUD) or Condominium Project provisions.
3.
Each residential lot shall abut a paved street or common area of a Condominium Project that abuts a paved street. Interior lots having frontage on two (2) streets shall be prohibited, except where unusual conditions make any other design undesirable.
4.
Buildings constructed on corner lots shall comply with the minimum setback for both streets, or the setbacks of a Planned Residential Unit Development (PRUD), as provided in the Zoning Ordinance.
5.
Side lines of lots shall be at approximately right angles to the street line, or radial to the street line unless in a Condominium Project.
6.
Remnants of lots less than the minimum size required by the zoning after the subdividing of a larger tract shall be added to adjacent lots rather than allowed to remain as unusable parcels. In no event shall the subdivision of land create a lot which does not conform to the Zoning Ordinance requirements.
7.
Where the land included in a subdivision includes two (2) or more parcels in separate ownership and the lot arrangement is such that a property ownership line divides one (1) or more lots, the land in each lot so divided shall be transferred by deed to either single or joint ownership before approval of the final plat, and such transfer certified to the City by the County Recorder.
8.
Lots deemed by the Commission to be uninhabitable shall not be platted for residential occupancy, nor for such other uses as may increase danger to health, life or property, but such land within the plat shall be set aside for such uses as shall not produce unsatisfactory living conditions.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024; Ord. 25-06-03, § 26, 6/19/2025)
19-5-6 - Easements.#
Easements for culinary water, sewer, power, irrigation water, drainage, telecommunications, cable television and other utilities shall be provided by the Subdivider and designated on the plat as required to accommodate the utility systems in the subdivision. Where natural drainage channels, interceptor systems, or flood hazard zones cross the subdivision, the Subdivider must obtain the necessary permits to modify such drainage facilities, and designate the channels, systems, or flood hazard zones, and any associated restrictions, on the plat.
(Ord. 25-06-03, § 27, 6/19/2025)
19-5-7 - Parks and Other Public Places.#
In subdividing property, the City shall give consideration to suitable sites for parks, playgrounds, and other areas for similar public use.
(Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024; Ord. 25-06-03, § 28, 6/19/2025)
19-5-8 - Technical Specifications and Drawings.#
The City's Technical Specifications and Drawing Standards shall apply to all development. A paper copy can be obtained, upon request.
(Ord. 20-07-03, 7/2/2020; Ord. 25-06-03, § 29, 6/19/2025)
Editor's note— The City's Technical Specifications and Drawing Standards are attached as Exhibit A to Ord. No. 25-06-03, adopted June 19, 2025.
Chapter 6 - Subdivision Improvements Required#
19-6-1 - Application of Improvements Required.#
This Title applies to all property owners located in any subdivision and owners of property serviced by easements or rights-of-way or improvements set forth in KCC 19-6-3, which have been acquired or installed by a pioneer developer or the City. Its provisions shall apply to all transferees, assignees, or purchasers.
19-6-2 - Improvements Made Prior to Recording Final Plat.#
The improvements required by the City, including the improvements in each and every open space in the subdivision, shall be constructed and installed by the Subdivider and thereafter maintained by the Subdivider until after the warranty period and acceptance by the City. Improvements shall not be installed or constructed until their location and specifications have been approved by the City Engineer. In cases where a pioneer developer or the City has already acquired easements or rights-of-way or installed improvements subject to the Fee for Project Improvements provisions of KCC 19-6-4, no recording of the final plat or issuance of building permits shall be permitted or allowed until the Fee for Project Improvements provisions of said Section have been satisfied.
(Ord. 21-10-07, 10/21/2021)
19-6-3 - Improvements Required.#
The improvements shall include all street improvements in front of all lots and along all dedicated streets to a connection with existing improvements of the same kind or to the boundary of the development nearest existing improvements. Layout must provide for further extension to adjacent development and to be compatible with the contour of the ground for proper drainage. All water lines, sewer lines, and any other buried conduit shall be installed to the boundary lines of the development. The owner of any land located in or platted as a subdivision shall install the following improvements in compliance with the specifications contained in the Specifications and Standard Drawings: 1.
Sewage Collection.
a.
Unless the applicable sewer district deems it to be unfeasible, the Subdivider shall connect to the sanitary sewer and provide adequate lateral lines to the property line of each lot. Such sewer connections and subdivision sewer systems shall comply with the regulations and specifications of, and shall be approved by the applicable Sewer District and Kaysville City. All sewer lines must be extended across the entire frontage of all existing streets and to the boundary of the subdivision on all existing or proposed City streets.
2.
Groundwater. The Subdivider shall protect the structures from groundwater by:
a.
Digging at least one (1) test hole per acre or part thereof, at locations approved by the City Engineer, and determining the depth of the groundwater table and the permeability and percolation rate of the soils. These tests shall be performed by a qualified soils engineer at the Subdivider's expense. If a groundwater drainage system is installed to City standards, with a lateral provided to each lot for a footing drain, this testing is not required.
b.
Preparing a detailed groundwater plan for the subdivision showing the minimum level of all floors and crawl spaces. If any floor or crawl space is to be installed within one foot (1') or below the groundwater table or where the permeability and percolation rate of the soil is not adequate, the Subdivider shall install a groundwater drainage system to City standards, with a lateral provided to each lot for a footing drain.
c.
Making improvements to adequately remove groundwater and prevent groundwater entry into buildings, including crawl spaces.
d.
Preventing the discharge of surface water drainage into the groundwater drainage system.
3.
Storm Water. A storm drainage plan has been prepared and is maintained by Kaysville City and Davis County. The subdivider shall implement the portion of that plan, in accordance with the City's Drainage Evaluation and Design applicable to the subdivision by:
a.
Preparing a detailed drainage plan for the subdivision which is acceptable to the City that has been prepared in accordance with the City's Drainage Evaluation and Design Manual, which may be amended from time to time.
b.
Making sufficient improvements, such as storm drains, cross gutters, catch basins, inlets, detention basins, LID facilities and other appurtenant structures, to adequately address the WQV and dispose of the appropriate frequency storm runoff within the subdivision and from adjacent properties. Said disposal system shall include the retention or treatment of the WQV, as detailed in the City's LID Manual. Storm drains shall be not less than fifteen inches (15") in diameter for inlets and eighteen inches (18") in diameter for mainlines and meet all other City standards and specifications.
c.
Design storm frequencies are designated in the City's Drainage Evaluation and Design Manual.
d.
The post-construction release rate shall be equal to or less than the preconstruction discharge. Under no circumstances shall the post-development discharge be greater than 0.2 cfs per acre for a 100-year design storm. Runoff restrictions shall be provided through one (1) or more of the following, at the direction of the City:
i.
Conveyance (including easements) of the runoff to a regional detention/retentions/treatment site and paying the subdivisions proportional share of the cost of the regional detention facility and conveyance to the main channel; or
ii.
Dedicating land and constructing regional detention/retention/treatment within the subdivision and conveyance to the main channel if said subdivision contains a proposed detention site. The subdivider may be compensated for a portion of the cost of the regional detention and conveyance to the main channel for that which is not the proportional share for the subdivision.; or
iii.
Conveyance of the runoff to a site within the subdivision dedicated and constructed for detention and/or retention.
e.
If the subdivision is within one hundred feet (100') of a natural drainage over which Davis County has jurisdiction, complying with all Davis County Flood Control standards and shall be approved by Davis County if the drainage is a recognized Davis County Flood Control channel.
f.
The storm drainage plan is not intended to and may not eliminate periodic accumulation of standing water on various lots in the subdivision during periods of heavy rainfall or runoff.
g.
Unless otherwise directed or agreed to by the City Engineer, and infrastructure not located in a City right-of-way that is installed or used for the conveyance/treatment/detention of storm water shall require a Storm Water Maintenance Agreement to be approved by the Storm Water Official and shall be recorded with the Davis County Recorder's Office, as per KCC 9-3d-8.
4.
Culinary Water. The Subdivider shall install water lines to make the water supply available to each lot within the subdivision, including laterals to the property line of each lot. The location and size of water mains shall be approved by the City Engineer. Unless otherwise directed by the City Engineer, subdivision water lines shall be a minimum of eight inches (8") in diameter and service laterals shall be a minimum of 3/4-inch in diameter. All water lines must be extended across the entire frontage of all existing streets and to the boundary of the subdivision on all existing or proposed City streets.
5.
Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be installed as required. Such fire hydrants shall be of the type, size, and number as directed by the City Engineer, and installed in such locations as approved by the City. A fire hydrant shall also be placed at the end of every dead-end water line, including the end of cul-de-sacs.
6.
Irrigation Water. In accordance with KCC 18-3-7, pressure irrigation shall be provided to each lot in residential subdivisions.
a.
All gravity flow ditches through which water will continue to flow within a subdivision after its completion, whether to serve as irrigation water and/or waste flow to go from any adjacent property, shall remain in use and be piped with a minimum pipe size of at least fifteen inches (15") and shall be approved by the City Engineer and irrigation provider. Irrigation ditches which will not carry irrigation water and/or waste flow shall be removed.
b.
The Subdivider shall install pressure irrigation lines to make pressure irrigation available to each lot within the subdivision including laterals to the property line of each lot. All plans and specifications for pressure irrigation systems shall be submitted to the City Engineer and irrigation provider. Such system must be approved by the City and irrigation provider. In accordance with KCC 9-4-15, it shall be illegal for any person to connect together a culinary water system and a non-potable water system by any method.
c.
The Subdivider shall comply with all the requirements of the provider and furnish proof thereof to the City.
d.
Unless otherwise directed by the City, irrigation water and infrastructure shall remain isolated from and independent of storm water and infrastructure.
7.
Street Grading and Surfacing. All streets whether existing or proposed, shall be graded and surfaced, including a preventative maintenance surface treatment (as approved by the City) applied on all new asphalt pavement in streets, in accordance with the standards and specifications of Kaysville City and the design for each street. Existing streets shall be modified to drain and function properly.
8.
Curbs and Gutters. Curbs and gutters shall be installed by the Subdivider on existing and proposed streets in accordance with all the appropriate specifications of Kaysville City. Curb and gutter shall be thirty inches (30") wide standard high back style, and shall be placed in six inches (6") of compacted untreated base course as foundation materials.
9.
Street Drainage. Street drainage and drainage structures shall be required where deemed necessary by the City Engineer and/or as specified by the City's Drainage Evaluation and Design Manual. Drainage facilities and structures shall address storm water quality to comply with State and EPA regulations and requirements, as outlined in the City's LID Manual.
10.
Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be installed according to the specifications of Kaysville City. Sidewalks shall be at least four feet (4') wide with four inches (4") of compacted untreated base course material as foundation materials. Depth of sidewalks shall be four inches (4"), except at driveways, which shall be six inches (6"). Sidewalks located less than five feet (5') from the top back of curb shall be six feet (6') wide.
11.
ADA Ramps. ADA ramps shall be constructed at legal pedestrian crossings or a marked crosswalk. Ramps shall meet the requirements of the ADA accessibility guidelines and City technical specifications. Running slopes shall not exceed 8.33% and cross slopes shall not exceed two percent (2%). Ramps shall be four inches (4") thick over four inches (4") of compacted untreated base course as foundation material.
12.
Active Transportation Improvements. Subdivisions which include or are adjacent to an element of the Kaysville City Active Transportation Plan shall account for and install the applicable improvements including off street shared use paths and street improvements such as striping.
13.
Driveway Approaches. All driveway approaches shall meet the following specifications:
Specification Residential Type Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional
Minimum width 10 feet 10 feet
Maximum width 40 feet 40 feet
Minimum concrete thickness 6 inches 8 inches
Minimum base course thickness 6 inches 6 inches
Minimum distance between driveways 12 feet 12 feet
Minimum distance between driveways in a cul-de-sac 6 feet, 10 feet of clear space for snow storage from plowing required on either side of the center line (20 feet total) at the end of the cul-de-sac
Minimum distance to the point of intersection of two property lines at any street intersection 20 feet 40 feet
14.
Monuments. Permanent survey monuments shall be accurately set and established at the intersections of centerlines of streets within the subdivision and intersections with centerlines of existing streets and the beginning and ends of curves on centerlines or points of intersections or tangents. All permanent survey monuments shall remain in place, or be reset at the subdivider's expense, after curbs, gutter, and sidewalks are installed. Monuments shall be of a type specified in City standards, and all subdivision plats shall be tied to a section corner or monument of record, as established by the Davis County Surveyor.
15.
Electric Power System.
a.
The subdivider shall pay the cost of electric system extensions and street lights, installed by the City, to service the subdivision.
b.
The subdivider shall be responsible to facilitate the extension of electrical distribution lines by:
i.
Planning the installation of utilities to each lot or site to be served to preclude conflict between other utilities and the electrical distribution lines.
ii.
Scheduling and coordinating the actual installation of improvements to allow adequate time for construction of electrical distribution lines.
iii.
Notifying the Kaysville City Power Superintendent upon completion of adequate site preparation to allow installation of electrical distribution lines.
c.
The subdivider shall prepare the site for electrical distribution line installation before notifying Kaysville City to install said lines. Site preparation shall include but not be limited to:
i.
Installation of curb and gutter indicating permanent grade.
ii.
Markers installed on curb indicating property lines.
iii.
The area extending from property side of sidewalk away from the street for ten feet (10') leveled to final grade.
iv.
Utilities installed less than four feet (4') below final grade not extending beyond the property line more than twelve inches (12").
d.
The subdivider shall provide the trenching and excavations for installation of underground facilities unless waived by the City.
e.
The subdivider shall back fill, compact, test, and guarantee the back fill of excavations for underground facilities installed.
16.
Street Signs. The subdivider shall pay the cost of traffic control, street identification, and other street signs, installed by the City, in accordance with City standards. The cost will be charged to the subdivider and shall be paid before the plat is recorded. The improvement assurance in the subdivision will not be released until after payment of the costs incurred to install the necessary street signs has been made.
17.
Fencing of Subdivision. A permanent solid board, metal chain link (with opaque slats if required), masonry, or other similar fence not less than six feet (6') in height shall be installed prior to the start of building construction along all boundaries with properties adjacent to the subdivision where adjacent uses are found to be non-compatible by the City. In addition, temporary construction fencing shall be installed along appropriate boundaries or where required to contain blowing refuse prior to the start of building construction, as recommended by the City. The construction fence shall remain in place until ninety percent (90%) of the lots are built on. The construction fence shall be type "D" field fence as given in the specifications. Upon installation of the permanent fence by the subdivider, and approval by Kaysville City, individual property owners shall assume full responsibility for maintenance of fences or portions of fences constructed upon their property and shall not hold Kaysville City responsible for any and all defects of workmanship, maintenance, repair, and liabilities of any nature arising from the construction or intended use of said fences. In situations where a temporary construction fence and a non-climbable permanent fence coincide, the non-climbable permanent fence shall take the place of the temporary construction fence and shall be constructed prior to the beginning of construction within the subdivision.
18.
Marking of Lots. Survey markers shall be placed at all lot comers and at lot boundary locations to completely identify the lot boundaries on the ground. Lot comers 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 lot boundary. All lot comers and lot boundaries shall be marked prior to the issuance of building permits, after the completion of all subdivision improvements and during building construction and inspections. It shall be the responsibility of the lot owner to insure that all lot comer and boundary markers are in place. The City is not responsible to replace survey stakes or markers.
19.
Highway Noise Abatement. Highway noise abatement, as determined through environmental studies and engineering analysis and approved by the City, shall be provided in all residential subdivisions within three hundred feet (300') of a freeway or principal arterial. Noise abatement may include distance of noise sensitive uses from noise sources, landscaping, earth berms, and other mitigation. The subdivider shall pay the entire cost of any noise abatement studies and noise abatement facilities.
(Ord. 19-05-03, 5/2/2019; Ord. 21-10-07, 10/21/2021; Ord. 24-01-03, 1/18/2024; Ord. 25-06-03, § 30, 6/19/2025)
19-6-4 - 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 KCC 19-6-3.
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 casements 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 decision.
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, § VII, 9/3/2026)
Chapter 7 - Fees#
19-7-1 - Preliminary Plat Application Fee.#
At the time of filing the preliminary plat, the Subdivider shall deposit with the City a non-refundable fee made payable to Kaysville City. The City Council shall by resolution from time to time prescribe the amount of such fee, which shall be for the purpose of reimbursing the City for the expense of checking and reviewing such preliminary subdivision plats.
19-7-2 - Final Plat Application Fee.#
At the time of filing the final plat, the Subdivider shall deposit with the City a non-refundable fee made payable to Kaysville City. The City Council shall be resolution from time to time prescribe the amount of such fee, which shall be for the purpose of reimbursing the City for the expense of checking and reviewing such final subdivision plats.
19-7-3 - Recording Fee.#
At the time of recording the final plat, the Subdivider shall be responsible for the recording fee.
19-7-4 - Inspection Fee.#
Prior to recording the final plat, the Subdivider shall deposit with the City a construction inspection fee. The City Council shall by resolution from time to time prescribe the amount of such fee, which shall be for the purpose of reimbursing the City for the expense of review and inspection of the subdivision improvements.