17.19.080 SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS SPECIFIC TO USE

These standards are provided to ensure that any public infrastructure development recognizes the physical and environmental constraints of the development site. These standards shall supplement the development standards provided by the state of Utah administrative rules, state of Utah Code Annotated, and by this title. A. Solid Waste Facilities: 1. The minimum lot size for any solid waste facility shall be no less than forty (40) acres. 2. Approval of a site suitability analysis, completed by the respective licensed professional(s), for public infrastructure facilities shall be obtained from the board of trustees prior to application. 3. A closure and postclosure plan, prepared by the appropriate licensed professional, shall be provided for any solid waste facility. B. Utility Facilities: 1. Minimum Lot Area: Cache County requires no minimum lot area or width for utility facilities. 2. Setbacks: The setback requirement for a major utility corridor from property lines, rights of way, easements, natural and manmade water features, fault lines, built structures, or other features shall be determined by the land use authority based on the proposed facility type, size, and routing. The determination of a setback requirement shall be based on what is reasonable and necessary to preserve the ability to locate a utility corridor while preserving private property rights and access to community facilities. 3. Design Standards: The design and construction of major utility corridors and facilities shall be done to minimize the visual impact of the facility on surrounding residents and the community. Major utility corridors shall demonstrate that all structures or easements will not result in undesirable impacts and that they can be authorized as a conditional use, complying with the requirements of this title. Additionally, the land use authority shall consider the following when acting upon a major utility corridor: a. Hydrologic impacts of surface and ground water systems; and b. Wildlife habitat areas and migration patterns; and c. Erosion control plans; and d. Vegetation plans; and e. Reclamation, decommissioning, and abandonment plans as applicable; and f. Construction plans, including phasing plans and the location of staging areas and traffic control plans; and g. Other issues and impacts as may be applicable. 4. Fire Protection: Any development of a major utility corridor shall comply with the requirements of the wildland-urban interface code where applicable. 5. Land Use Application: All applications for major utility facilities must contain the following information in addition to the application materials required within chapter 17.06 of this title: a. Engineered drawings of the proposed facility which include: (1) The exact location of any and all rights of way or easements, identifying the proposed width and alignment centerline; and (2) Specific information on the facilities to be installed, including all above and below grade facilities and improvements; and (3) Coverage plans for the proposed tower and including neighboring towers providing coverage for the area; and (4) Phasing plans; and (5) Any other necessary improvements or alterations including public and private infrastructure, grading or drainage alterations, removal of vegetation, etc. b. Emergency and normal shutdown procedures. c. Emergency response plans. CHAPTER 17.20 TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES