15.03.030 - Extent of easement.

A.

Without prior written approval from South Salt Lake City, the owner of property affected by the easement described in Section 15.03.020 is prohibited from:

1.

Diverting, filling in, lining or culverting the natural watercourse of the Jordan River;

2.

Erecting any structures or improvements, including, but not limited to, buildings, fences, bridges and parking lots, within fifty (50) feet of the banks of the Jordan River;

3.

Dumping or permitting the dumping of any garbage or other refuse within fifty (50) feet of the banks of the Jordan River;

4.

Cutting, grubbing or removing any trees or other natural vegetation, removing any stones or earth, or otherwise disturbing the natural environment of the area within fifty (50) feet of the banks of the Jordan River.

B.

The City of South Salt Lake reserves to itself and to the general public, the rights of:

1.

Entry by agents, employees and contractors of South Salt Lake City or of the Provo-Jordan River parkway authority to survey, plan, construct and maintain such improvements as may be necessary to give effect to the water conservation, recreation, flood control, reclamation and wildlife preservation purposes of this Chapter. No such improvement shall, without consent of the property owner, extend outside of the fifty-foot easement strip without just compensation being paid therefor; and

2.

Entry by the general public for the purposes of recreation or for any other purpose contemplated under this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § III(Exh. B), 1-8-2020)