The criteria in this section serve the public interest by requiring that the design of developments in the Snyderville Basin be compatible with the natural, rural characteristics of their setting and with the image of the area which helps to support its resort economy. The design policies also help to reduce the potential for land use conflicts by encouraging the protection of privacy and of scenic views.
A. Integration Of Development: Development in the Snyderville Basin shall be integrated in a manner that is consistent with the general plan to promote more complete and functional neighborhood, community and resort areas. Integration shall be accomplished through, among other things, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, visual, open space, and other linkages and design techniques. A piecemeal approach to planning and development, where individual development parcels are designed and constructed without adequate integration opportunities with surrounding areas, will not be permitted.
B. Existing Uses: Developments shall not limit the viability of existing agricultural, industrial or mining uses. Limits to the viability of existing uses could include, without being limited to, potential nuisance or liability suits, adverse impacts on existing irrigation ditches, predation on stock by domestic dogs, and traffic conflicts with farm machinery or mining equipment.
C. Privacy: Developments shall protect on site privacy and the privacy of those occupying adjacent sites. Privacy may be protected through setbacks, buffering, screening or structural elements, and other design tactics.
D. Building Site Plan: Building site plans for single-family detached residential development shall provide the locations for the proposed building envelopes and associated driveways when there are sensitive areas on the individual lots. In certain instances, the recordation plat for the development may show multiple approved building envelope locations for each lot. At the time of building permit issuance, the lot owner shall choose one of the building envelopes and lose the other alternatives. The practice of selecting one and removing the remaining building envelopes for further development consideration shall be described on the plat.
E. Number Of Single-Family Detached Dwellings On A Lot: One single-family detached dwelling only will be permitted on a "lot" as defined in this title, except where specifically allowed in an approved SPA plan or when permitted accessory residential structures are allowed by this title.
F. Intersecting Streets And Clear Visibility: On any corner lot, a clear view area must be maintained. This is a triangular area formed by the property lines abutting the street and a line connecting them at points twenty five feet (25') from the intersection of the street lines. No obstruction to view in excess of two feet (2') in height shall be placed in the clear view area, including walls, fences, structures, signs, trees, shrubs, or hedges. When topography presents a clear view, the area shall be graded to provide visual clearance. (Ord. 708, 12-10-2008; amd. Ord. 730, 12-2-2009)
G. Front, Side And Rear Yards: Every part of the required front, side or rear yard shall be open and unobstructed by any above grade object or portion of the structure, excluding uncovered stairs, roof eaves that do not extend into the setback more than three feet (3'), and decks that do not exceed one foot (1') in height, measured from the top of the deck to the grade directly below, in accordance with chapter 11 of this title, and fences and retaining walls in accordance with subsection I of this section. (Ord. 730, 12-2-2009)
H. Single-Family Detached Dwelling Design Elements: Developments comprised of single-family detached dwelling units may provide for individual dwelling design review through restrictive covenants for compatibility of building materials, size, color and style, and other architectural standards required herein. The CC&Rs shall include provisions that ensure general design compatibility with the applicable provisions of section 10-4-19 of this chapter. Summit County will only ensure that the individual buildings comply with the CC&Rs or design guidelines for a specific development if it is so specified in a development agreement, consent agreement, settlement agreement, or by a note on a recorded plat.
I. Fences And Retaining Walls:
1. Front Setback: Fences and retaining walls enclosing all or part of the front yard setback adjacent to a street shall not be constructed or maintained at a height greater than four feet (4'). Fences and retaining walls shall be set back at least one foot (1') from the front property line. In the case of a corner lot, fences and retaining walls shall comply with subsection G of this section.
2. Side/Rear Setback: Fences and retaining walls may be constructed upon the property line separating the lot from adjacent properties.
3. Building Permit Required: Any fence or retaining wall greater than six feet (6') in height requires a building permit. (Ord. 708, 12-10-2008; amd. Ord. 730, 12-2-2009)