35-3-2 Approval process
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The official Tooele County code is at https://www.tooeleco.gov/departments/development/land_use_ordinance.php.
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(1) The application for a minor subdivision shall be submitted to the Community Development
Department. An application is complete and correct when: (a) all signatures are on the plat; (b) notice has been sent to all surrounding landowners giving them 14 days to submit written
comments to the Community Development Department; and (c) notice has been sent to affected entities giving them ten days to submit comments to the
Community Development Department. (2) A failure to timely respond under Subsections (1)(b) or (1)(c) may be deemed an approval. (3) A minor subdivision application shall include:
(a) the application; (b) a PDF copy, legibly reproducible for a 24”x36” print, of the plat for distribution to affected entities; (c) proof of ownership demonstrated by a title report completed within the previous six months; (d) utility service approval; (e) evidence of water rights for all lots; (f) a completed County Health Department subdivision feasibility study; (g) approval of the subdivision name from the County Recorder’s office; (h) if the applicant is not the owner of record, a notarized statement from the owner stating that the owner has authorized the applicant to make the application; (i) a letter from the applicable fire authority acknowledging that fire protection can and will be provided to the subdivision;
(j) any unpaid fees owed to Tooele County for the development of land, code enforcement, or building permits; and
(k) required signature block(s). (4) An approved plat shall become void if not recorded within 14 months of approval. (Ord. 2023-20, 11/7/23; Ord. 2022-32, 11/29/22)
Section 35-4-1. 35-4-2. 35-4-3. 35-4-4. 35-4-5. 35-4-6. 35-4-7.
Standards. Approval process. Phased development. Master plan requirements. Master plan application (Preliminary plan). Final plat application. Utility and agency response.