19.25.02 Waterway Setbacks

1. Riparian setback. No disturbance shall occur within 50 feet of the Jordan River ordinary high water mark or the Utah Lake Compromise line. a. Exception: Boardwalks, patios, decks, and associated seating areas may be placed within the riparian setback. Such patios, decks, and seating areas shall not exceed 300 sq. ft. per use. (see figure 25.1) Figure 25.1 2. Shoreline trails. Jordan River and Utah Lake shoreline trail corridors shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width measured landward from the edge of the riparian setback. (see figure 25.1) 3. Patio / lawn area. A minimum of 15 feet shall be maintained between the Shoreline or Jordan River trail corridor and structures/parking areas to allow for lawns, patios, restaurant eating areas, and similar low-impact uses. (see figure 25.1) Roads shall not be located between the first row of buildings and the waterway. (see figure 25.2) Figure 25.2 4. Landscaping in riparian and trail setbacks shall utilize native or naturalized plant materials that provide wildlife food and shelter. Manicured landscaping and lawns are prohibited in riparian setbacks. 5. Bank Stabilization: The goal is to create a stable channel through the use of methods that are compatible with the river and geomorphic processes. Industry-accepted bioengineering designs shall be used to meld structural features with the environment and may include the use of features such as live plants, willow cuttings, logs, woody debris, coir fabrics, straw bales etc. The use of riprap or other hard armoring techniques is discouraged and may only be approved by the State of Utah. All costs associated with the installation and maintenance of bank stabilization, whether bio-engineering or hard armoring, shall be the responsibility for the developer in perpetuity.