To achieve the purposes and objectives of this title, all proposals for a condominium project shall be made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the act, this title, and title 16 of this code. The standards and criteria contained herein are intended to provide assurances that the geographical layout of the project is accomplished in a manner which is attractive and is not detrimental to the functioning of the project or surrounding areas; and that the contents of the declaration and bylaws adhere to the required standards concerning proper operation, construction, maintenance and upkeep of all utilities, facilities, recreation areas, roads and parking areas within the development.
A. The subdivision plat and condominium project plans shall be prepared by a licensed design professional, such as an architect or engineer, licensed to practice in the state of Utah.
B. Locations and arrangements of new buildings on the lot should be accomplished in a manner that will best utilize the lot area and create an attractive environment and are subject to the zoning regulations. The planning commission may require arrangements of structures, open spaces, landscaping, buffering, and access within the development as necessary to assure that adjacent properties will not be adversely affected by the development and that the development will be compatible with the land use in the surrounding area.
C. A residential condominium project shall have a minimum lot area of one acre. The condominium project is also subject to the land use regulations of the specific zone in which the condominium project is located. (The MCCD, MU, and TOD mixed use zones have specific regulations for development and are excluded from this minimum residential lot area requirement.)
D. The area proposed for a condominium project shall be governed by one development entity for which approval has been granted by the city in order to provide for full supervision and control of said development, and to ensure conformance with these provisions and all conditions imposed upon the preliminary and final development plans.
E. Parking for a condominium project shall conform to the parking provisions contained in this title for specific zones.
F. Each condominium unit within a development shall be separately metered for gas, electricity and water. Each unit shall be provided with readily accessible individual shutoff valves, safety devices or switches for water, gas and electrical services. In residential units washer and dryer hookups are required for each dwelling unit.
G. New condominium construction or remodeled conversion projects shall be high quality construction materials to meet the functional use of the property. The exterior surfaces shall consist of materials such as brick, stone, masonry, cast composites, glass or engineered materials that aesthetically convey high quality, durability and low maintenance as approved by the planning commission.
H. New construction of exterior fencing shall include quality, durable, low maintenance materials that are architecturally compatible with the project and shall be approved by the planning commission. Fences shall meet the fence code regulations in chapter 17.64 of this title.
I. Projects with new street(s) shall be developed in accordance with the Murray City transportation master plan and shall be approved by the city.
J. Where appropriate as recommended by the city engineer and required by the planning commission, an internal circulation system shall be provided for paved pedestrian paths that are physically separated from vehicular traffic to serve residential, nonresidential, and recreational facilities in the development.
K. Each new residential development shall provide reasonable visual and acoustical privacy for dwelling units. Fences, insulation, walks, barriers, landscaping, and sound reducing construction techniques shall be used for the enhancement of property and the privacy of its occupants.
L. Preservation, maintenance, and ownership of required common areas within the development shall be accomplished to guarantee that the common areas remain common areas in perpetuity with ownership and maintenance being the responsibility of the unit owners and the unit owners' association. The applicant shall provide a condominium declaration and/or bylaws detailing how the preservation, maintenance, and ownership of required common areas within the development shall be accomplished, which is satisfactory to city staff prior to final approval.
M. Each multi-family residential project shall meet the following standards for open space and recreational areas:
All residential condominiums require a minimum area of one acre and adequate usable area open space shall be provided which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the site area. The required open space shall be a usable common area not occupied by dwellings and accessory structures, parking areas, streets, alleys, wetlands and similar uses. Common area open space shall include recreation uses such as playground, sports court, gazebo, landscaped park, and/or similar facilities as approved by the planning commission. (The MCCD, MU and TOD are mixed use zones which have other development regulations and are exempt from this area requirement.)
N. The condominium project property shall be landscaped with a variety of appropriate plants including lawn, shrubs, ground cover, and a combination of evergreen and deciduous trees to comply with the landscaping requirements of chapter 17.68 of this title or, where applicable, the specific landscaping requirements in the zone where the project is located. A landscaping and sprinkler system plan shall be submitted with the subdivision and building permit applications for approval by city staff. The approved landscaping and irrigation system shall be installed before final occupancy is approved.
O. Upon approval of a condominium project, construction shall proceed only in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the city and in conformity with any conditions approved by the planning commission. Amendments to approved plans and specifications for a condominium project shall go through the city review process for approval. (Ord. 15-08)