Section 16.24.180 Curb, gutter, sidewalk and street paving.

It is the intent of Vernal City that all developed property have curb, gutter, sidewalk and street paving along the public road frontage, and that all streets abutting all developed property be paved.

A. Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any new development within Vernal City, one (1) of the following requirements must be met:

1. Where curb, gutter and sidewalk can be installed, providing for the proper flow and discharge of storm water as determined by the Public Works Department, the applicant shall be required to install such curb, gutter and sidewalk prior to occupancy of the property being developed by the applicant. An extension of time may be granted by the building official when inclement weather prevents the completion of the required curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements provided that a financial guarantee in the form of a duly executed escrow account filed with the City ensuring completion of such improvements.

2. Where it is determined by the City that the proper flow and discharge of storm water can not be facilitated with the curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements, the applicant developing the property shall be required to sign an affidavit recorded with the County recorder's office indicating that the applicant will not oppose a Special Improvement District being created for the purpose of installing the street improvements. The affidavit shall be binding on the property owners and successors.

B. Street Paving. Prior to occupancy of any developed property not required to comply with Sections 16.58.060 through 16.58.320, the property owner shall be required to pave all roadways abutting curb and gutter along the full length of his developed property. Minimum widths of paved roadway measured face-to-face of curb shall be as follows:

2. Where present road exists, the property owner shall be required to pave from the existing roadway to his curb and gutter;

3. All improvements, curb, gutter, sidewalk and street paving, shall comply with Vernal City standard specifications for construction of public works.

4. Variances to street width may be granted by the City Council upon review of the master street plan, safety issues and recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the width of the street.

C. The preceding requirements shall not apply to minor additions to existing developments, except for construction or addition of parking lots. For the purpose of this section "minor additions" means the addition (attached or detached) of less than forty (40) percent of the square footage of the existing structure or structures. (PZSC § 03-11-18)(Ord. No. 95-21, Amended, 11/02/95; Ord. No. 96-10, Amended, 04/20/96)