(A) In order to develop lot(s) within a dry subdivision as described in § 152.02 of this chapter, the owner(s) of said property shall:
(1) Own a lot or tract of land consisting of at least one acre of land area per Local Health Department regulations for onsite potable water (well) and wastewater (septic) systems.
(a) If the individual lot or land area is less than one acre, the owner(s) shall:
1. Own or purchase multiple contiguous lots that add up to a land area of at least one acre; and
2. Join the contiguous lots via the subdivision amendment process consistent with State law and Garfield 1County Code.
(b) The Local Health Department and Garfield County may grant variances or allow exceptions when multiple lots are serviced by a shared well.
(2) Own or purchase sufficient water rights approved by the State of Utah and the Local Health Department for the applicable aquifer in which the property is located.
(3) Meet the requirements of the County Building Official, State of Utah and the Local Health Department for potable water and either:
(a) Drill a private well or
(b) Connect to a nearby existing well and provide written approval to the county for said connection.
(4) Meet the requirements of the County Building Official, State of Utah and the Local Health Department for a wastewater disposal system.
(B) Once divisions (A)(1) through (A)(4) above of this section have been completed and prove to be compliant with the requirements of this chapter, the property owner may apply for building permits and associated land use applications, if applicable. Developing a lot within a dry subdivision contrary to divisions (A)(1) through (A)(4) above of this section shall be null and void.
(Ord. 2022-3, passed 3-14-2022)