(A) Scope.
(1) After the date of adoption of this chapter, no person shall subdivide any parcel of land in the unincorporated area of Garfield County into two or more lots, nor shall any person sell or exchange any parcel of land which is any part of a subdivision of a tract of land, nor offer for recording in the office of the County Recorder any deed conveying such parcel of land, or any interest therein, except in compliance with this chapter.
(2) All subdivisions and lots approved prior to this date shall continue as authorized under the ordinances in effect at the time of their approval. If any changes are made in those previously approved subdivisions by plat amendment processes outlined herein, the proposed changes shall come under the authority of this chapter.
(B) Waiver to the ordinance. Where unusual topographic or other exceptional conditions exist, the Appeal Authority may amend the requirements of this section after receiving the recommendation of the Garfield County Planning Commission, provided that such amendments will not substantially impair the intent of this chapter or other county ordinances related to the development of land.
(C) Appeals. Pursuant to Utah Law, no person shall challenge in District Court, the county’s land use decisions made consistent with Utah Law and this chapter, until said person has exhausted all administrative remedies as provided herein and by UCA § 17-27a-7.
(Ord. 2021-10, passed 9-27-2021)