11.19 Utilities
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official Emery code is at https://emerytownutah.gov/ordinance-%26-resolutions.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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A. Construction.
1. All utility connections and lines shall be installed underground. Before any installations are covered, material and service must be inspected and approved by the County Building Inspector. During the construction period, temporary power poles and lines shall be allowed within the boundaries of the construction project; however, such poles and lines must be broken down within thirty 30 days after the final certificate of occupancy for the project is granted.
2. Proof of Blue Stakes contact and presence before any disturbance at site.
B. Easements.
1. All utilities shall be placed within public road rights-of-way or specific rights-of-way or easements free of legal encumbrances. Multiple-use of given easements is encouraged. The final approved plat shall note all easements.
11.18 Building Setbacks from Waterways and Flood Hazard Areas · 11.20 Completion of On and Off-Site Improvements Prior to the Approval of Plats or Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy