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Chapter 3 - Preliminary Plat

Part of the City Ordinances of Kaysville, UT.

Local law · Updated September 11, 2026 · 1,278 sections

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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.