106-7-1 Subdivision Dedication

Each subdivision plat shall provide dedication language that clearly explains what the dedication is, to what public entity it is being dedicated, and for what purpose the dedication is intended. The actual dedication language may vary for each plat based on the circumstances of the subject property, but the following ample language, or language substantially similar, shall be used, to the extent applicable. The terms in brackets indicate a verbiage choice that shall reflect the actual circumstances of the subject property. “We the undersigned owners of the herein described tract of land, do hereby set apart and subdivide the same into lots and streets as shown hereon and name said tract [name of subdivision].” “We hereby dedicate, grant and convey to the governing body all those parts or portions of said tract of land designated as” For public streets. “[public streets, the same to be used as public thoroughfares],” Parcel for future public street. [“privately operated and maintained streets, the same to be held in fee by the governing body and reserved for future conversion to a public street at a time of the governing body’s choosing],” For public trails. “[public trails, the same to be used by the public for nonmotorized transportation and recreation],” For public parks. “[parks, the same to be used as public open space],” and do further dedicate, grant, and convey to Ogden Valley City, Utah, a perpetual right and easement over, upon, and under the lands designated herein as” For public utility easements. “[public utility easements, the same to be used for the installation, maintenance, and operation of public utility service lines, storm drainage facilities, irrigation canals, or any other utility or street-related facility as authorized by the City],” For public drainage easement. “[drainage easement, the same to be used for the perpetual preservation of water channels in their natural state],” For perpetual open space easement. “[a perpetual open space right and easement on and over the common areas and open space areas to guarantee to Ogden Valley City that the common areas and open space areas remain open and undeveloped except for approved recreational, parking, and open space purposes].” If applicable for private reservations. “Further, we reserve unto the subdivision [[lot] [unit] owners association, whose membership consists of the owners, their grantees, successors, or assigns of said tract of land] [lot owners individually, their grantees, successors, or assigns], all those parts or portions of said tract of land designated as,” For private streets, rights of way, or common area. “[[private streets] [private rights-ofway] to provide access to the individual lots and to be maintained by the [lot owners] [[lot] [unit] owners association], [common areas to be used for recreational and open space purposes] for the benefit of each [lot] [unit] owners association member in common with all others in the subdivision,]” For private land drain easement. “[reserve unto all owners of lots upon which private land drains are constructed or which are otherwise dependent upon such land drains, an easement over such land drains for the purpose of perpetual maintenance and operation.]” Chapter 106-8 Signature Blocks Sec 106-8-1 Signature Blocks For Various Certifications And Examinations