The procedures, regulations and standards contained within this Land Development Code have been established to accomplish the following objectives:
(A) Promote public health, safety and welfare;
(B) Provide guidance for future development and growth in accordance with the current adopted Master Plan of the town;
(C) Integrate existing streets and roads with the Master Street Plan and other related development of the town;
(D) Assure safe and adequate transportation systems, water and other public uses and facilities;
(E) Establish reasonable standards of design and uniform procedures for the subdivision and re-subdivision of land;
(F) Provide for orderly layout, documentation and legal description of subdivided lands;
(G) Provide for an orderly and expeditious method of processing applications for subdivisions and re-subdivisions;
(I) If the applicant provides a location for mail delivery as directed by the United States Postal Service (USPS), snow removal shall be provided by a town-approved Homeowners Association (HOA) or an equivalent legal entity.
(J) Compliance with the town’s Title VII; and
(K) These standards are for subdivisions inside the town but apply to subdivisions around the town’s borders.
(L) No lot may be offered for sale or sold (warranty deeds transferred) prior to final plat approval by the Town of Star Valley Ranch and recording by the Lincoln County Clerk. Also, no building permits shall be issued by the Town until final plat approval and recording.
(M) Geotechnical Report that includes:
(1) A summary of hazards present, and recommended actions.
(2) A description of proposed construction.
(3) A description of the investigation methods, including field investigations, laboratory analysis conditions, and report preparations.
(4) A description of the site conditions, including soil, bedrock, groundwater, and other physical features present that may limit development.
(5) Analysis of engineering properties and recommendations in relations to foundations: over-excavation and engineered fill; bearing capacity, lateral loads on basement walls, soil function factor, earthwork, site grading and runoff control, foundation and retaining wall drainages; slab on grade reinforcing, utilities testing and concrete considerations, and ventilation, and radon.
(6) Summary of engineering limitations.
(7) The report shall be accomplished by figures and tables sufficient to convey the results of each test hole and an overall site plan showing the location of each test hole. The spacing of test holes will be dependent on the horizontal and vertical variation of the subsurface material. In all case, the spacing should result in representation of all soil on the subdivision.
(N) Developer agrees that all unsold lots shall be maintained by the Developer at the Developers sole expense.
(O) The Developer warrants the prompt and satisfactory correction of all defects and deficiencies, for both materials and workmanship, in the improvements to be owned and maintained by the Town, if any that occur or become evident within one year.
(P) The Developer shall at its sole cost and expense properly and complete any required improvements: Paved roads, Central water system, Electrical power and Communication lines to each lot identified in the Preliminary Plat, and Central sewer lines, if required, to each lot identified in the Preliminary Plat. Developer agrees that such improvements shall be installed in compliance with Town Ordinances adopted by the Town or other agencies responsible for providing service to the development.
(Prior Code, § 14.02.010) (Ord. 2018-10, passed 8-8-2018; Ord. 2021-19, passed 12-15-2021)