35-5-4 Open space requirements
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(1) Each conservation subdivision shall provide a minimum of 40% of its total acreage as open space.
The open space shall be designated on the master plan and recorded on the final plat. (2) Utility rights-of-way and small areas of impervious surface may be included within the protected
open space but cannot be counted towards the 40% minimum area requirement, except historic structures and existing trails may be counted. Areas greater than 15% of the total open space area covered with an impervious surface shall be excluded from the open space.
(3) At least 25% of the open space shall consist of land that is suitable for building. (4) At least 75% of the open space shall be in a contiguous tract. The open space shall adjoin any neighboring areas of open space, other protected areas, and non-protected natural areas that would be candidates for inclusion as part of a future area of protected open space. (5) The open space shall be directly accessible to the largest practicable number of lots within the subdivision. Non-adjoining lots shall be provided with safe, convenient access to the open space. (6) The required open space areas shall be protected in perpetuity from further development or unauthorized use by a conservation easement or permanent restrictive covenant. Tooele County reserves the right to enforce all restrictive covenants and conservation easements. Uses of open space may include the following:
(a) conservation of natural, archeological, or historical resources; (b) meadows, woodlands, wetlands, wildlife corridors, game preserves, or similar conservationoriented areas; (c) walking, equestrian, off-highway vehicle, or bicycle trails; (d) passive recreation areas, such as open fields;
(e) active recreation areas, which include 15% or less of the total open space area on impervious surfaces;
(f) agriculture, horticulture, silviculture, or pasture uses, provided that all applicable best management practices are used to minimize environmental impacts;
(g) landscaped stormwater management facilities; (h) easements for drainage, access, and underground utility lines; and (i) other conservation-oriented uses compatible with the purposes of this chapter. (Ord. 2022-32, 11/29/22)
35-5-3 Application requirements · 35-5-5 Open space network configuration