19.25.03 Utah Lake and Jordan River Shoreline Trails
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1. All developments whose projects are next to, adjacent to, or abutting, or include Utah Lake or the Jordan River shall provide an improved pedestrian shoreline trail throughout the length of the project.
a. The shoreline trail shall at all times be accessible to the public.
b. The developer will work with the City, and any state or federal agency whose approval is necessary, in order to determine the exact location of the shoreline trail.
c. The developer shall construct the shoreline trail as close to the waterway as reasonably possible in order for the public to enjoy the diverse ecosystem and natural resources of the area.
d. The trail shall be hard surfaced and shall be a minimum of twelve feet in width.
2. In the event that a portion of the planned shoreline trail throughout a developer’s project is located on property not in the possession of or under control of the developer, the developer will work with the City to identify a proper location through the developer’s project on which to construct the trail. In all cases, the developer shall construct the shoreline trail as close to the waterway as reasonable possible.
3. The developer will work with the City to determine which party will construct the shoreline trail throughout the developer’s project.
a. If the developer constructs the shoreline trail throughout the developer’s project, the developer may receive credit for the trail against the open space requirements of this Title. However, if the developer is granted a credit, the developer shall maintain the trail in perpetuity and grant the City a perpetual public access easement.
b. The shoreline trail shall be constructed in accordance with the City’s design guidelines, standards, and regulations.
4. If the City specifically agrees in writing, the shoreline trail will be maintained by the City after the City issues a Certificate of Final Acceptance.
19.25.02 Waterway Setbacks · 19.25.04 Public Access and Parking