12-100.11 DEFINITIONS

This ordinance shall be interpreted using the definitions provided in LUDMA (UCA 10-9a-103, UCA 10-9a-604.1, UCA 10-9a-604.2) in addition to, or as modified by the following: Acceptance. Actions of the Town to take ownership of rights of way dedicated to public use as shown on the subdivision plot or other recordable downward. Accessory building. A building or structure on the same lot with, and of a nature customarily incidental and subordinate to, the principal building or structure. Building official. The officer or other designated authority, or duly authorized representative, charged with the administration and enforcement of building codes and standards, for Marysvale Town, State of Utah. Administrative land use authority (ALUA). The individual, board, or commission formally appointed or employed by the Town, including staff or the Planning Commission. The ALUA does not include the Town Council or a member of the Town Council. County. Piute County, State of Utah, United States of America. Dedication. Action of the developer to transfer ownership and control of rights of way shown on the subdivision plot or other recordable elements from private to public ownership. Easement. An interest in land belonging to another person, so that the easement owner has a limited right to use or enjoy the other person’s property. Local health department. The Central Utah Public Health Department. Mobile home. See Marysvale Town Mobile Home Ordinance. Manufactured home. See Marysvale Town Mobile Home Ordinance. Permanent living. The condition of 1 or more persons occupying a recreational vehicle for longer than 30 consecutive days. Planning commission. The Marysvale Town Planning Commission. Prescriptive easement. A prescriptive easement is created when a person uses another person’s property (even though the use was not expressly agreed to) for a prolonged period. Prescriptive easements recognize long-standing usage, especially if the use was relied upon for the enjoyment of property. To establish a prescriptive easement, the use must be: 1. Open, or used in such a way that the property owner would be aware that the property is being used; 2. Notorious, or used in such a way that the general public would be aware that the property is being used; 3. Adverse to the owner’s interest, or without permission or approval from the property owner; and 4. Continuously used for at least 20 years for private use; or 5. Continuously used for at least 10 years for public use. Recreational vehicle. See Marysvale Town Recreational Vehicle Ordinance. Review cycle. The occurrence of: 1. The applicant’s submittal of a complete subdivision land use application; 2. The Town’s review of said subdivision land use application; 3. The Town’s response to the subdivision land use application in accordance with this ordinance; and 4. The applicant’s reply to the Town’s response that addresses each of the Town’s required modifications or requests for additional information. Right-of-way. The legal right, established by usage or grant, to pass along a specific route through grounds or property belonging to another owner. Short-term rental. See Marysvale Town Short-Term Rental Ordinance. State. The State of Utah, United States of America. State health department. The State of Utah Department of Environmental Quality. Subdivision improvement plans. The civil engineering plans associated with required infrastructure required for a subdivision. Subdivision plan review. A review of the applicant’s subdivision improvement plans and other aspects of the subdivision land use application to verify that the application complies with Town Codes and applicable standards and specifications. Temporary living. The condition of 1 or more persons occupying a recreational vehicle for less than 30 consecutive days. Town. Unless otherwise indicated, Marysvale Town, State of Utah. Town attorney. The Marysvale Town Attorney appointed by the Town Council to prosecute individuals who commit any State public offense and Town criminal offense within Marysvale Town, and act as civil legal representation and offer legal advice on behalf of the Town and its officials. Town council. The Marysvale Town Council, State of Utah. Maintenance responsibility. The obligation and responsibility of keeping road, street, or improvement in a condition that provides responsible use. Zoning administrator. The individual designated by the Marysvale Town Council as the Zoning Administrator for Marysvale Town, State of Utah. Zoning map amendment. May also be referred to as “Zone Change”. TITLE 12-200 PLANNING COMMISSION