Download PDF version Parties: Rory Ukena, Sam Stanger & Mike Clark and South Weber City Issued: May 13, 2008Topic Categories: Exactions on Development Requirements Imposed On Development The Developers are not entitled to reimbursement or a renegotiation of the agreement which allocated costs based on the amount of water being contributed to the basin, not the total size of …
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Download PDF version Parties: David Mansell and City of Santa Clara Issued: April 8, 2008Topic Categories: Compelling, Countervailing Public Interests Requirements Imposed On Development The Developer met the requirements of the City’s code, by obtaining a geotechnical analysis by a qualified expert. The City’s concerns about soil stability were legitimate, but the expert report addressed those concerns and showed …
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Download PDF version Parties: Woodside Homes Corporation and City of Kaysville Issued: February 4, 2008Topic Categories: Requirements Imposed On Development Development Bonds Local governments may require completion bonds in order to guarantee that public improvements will be completed. The City may only use bond funds for the purposes expressed in the bond documents. Conditions not expressed in ordinances, statutes, …
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Download PDF version Parties: Christopher Ames & Ames Group, LLC and City of West Jordan Issued: October 23, 2007Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights) Compliance With Land Use Ordinances Subdivision Plat Approval Requirements Imposed On Development . Applicant did not obtain approval from the culinary water authority as required for the preliminary approval of a subdivision. Failure to …
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Download PDF version Parties: Shawn Warnke, Grand County Administrator and Grand County Issued: February 7, 2007Topic Categories: Exactions on Development Requirements Imposed On Development It is reasonable to interpret the County’s Ordinance as requiring improvement to existing roads, if they related to a new development. Since the improvements are to an existing road that directly serves the new lots …
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Download PDF version Parties: Lorin Parks and Riverdale City Issued: July 11, 2006Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights) Requirements Imposed On Development Interpretation of Ordinances Expressions of concern over soil stability, even if grounded in factual evidence, were not enough to overcome the conclusions of an expert study. The Developers presented expert testimony addressing the geologic concerns. …
