11E-523 Vacations and Dedications
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Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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A. Application - Any property owner desiring to vacate an existing public street, alley or easement right-of-way, or desiring to dedicate a street or alley right-ofway shall file an application with the Town Clerk. Upon receipt of the completed application and other information reasonably required by the Clerk, the date of acceptance of the application shall be affixed thereon. Thereafter, said application shall be placed upon the Commission agenda for consideration at a regular meeting of the Commission, and the procedures followed for such vacations shall comply with Utah Code including subsequent amendment or codification. B. Commission Action - The Commission shall consider the application and testimony of the applicant, and such other information as may come before it with regard to the proposed vacation or dedication. The Commission shall consider the interests of the adjacent property owners, public utilities, conformance of the proposal with the comprehensive plan, and the future development of the neighborhood, and shall make its recommendations for accepting or rejecting said application. If dedication of a street is accepted, recommendations for improvements to be made prior to the acceptance shall be made by the Commission. C. Council Action - In considering an application for vacation of an existing street, alley or easement right-of-way, the Council shall establish a date for public hearing and give such notice as required by law. The Council shall hear and consider the public testimony, applicant testimony, recommendations of the Commission, and any other information as may be brought before the Council. Whenever the Council vacates an existing public street, the Town shall provide adjacent property owners with a quitclaim deed for the said vacated street as prescribed by law. Said vacation shall become effective upon delivery of said deed(s). When considering an application for dedication to the public of a street, alley or easement right-of-way, the Council may require certain improvements be constructed or performance bond furnished prior to acceptance of the dedication. To complete the acceptance of any dedication, the Council shall accept same by resolution or by approval of a final subdivision plat. D. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the widening of any street which is shown in the comprehensive plan or the dedication of non-vehicular easements to the Town.