Subdivision Checklist
Last Update June 21, 2001
| 1. |
Is there already a map in the county with the same name?
(Discourage close, similar named subdivisions, as they may get confused
with the one of record) |
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| 2. |
Required signatures on plat. |
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A. |
Licensed land surveyor. (10-9-804-2-b,
17-27-804-2-b
UCA) |
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B. |
Owner of record. (10-9-804-2-a,
17-27-804-2-a,
UCA) Names must be printed on Plat. (17-21-25
UCA) |
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C. |
Notary. (10-9-804-2-a,
17-27-804-2-1,
UCA) |
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D. |
Legislative Body. (10-9-804-2-d,
17-27-804-2-c, 10-9-805,
17-27-805,
10-9-811,
UCA) |
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E. |
Clerk. (10-9-804-2-d,
17-27-804-2-c,
10-9-805,
17-27-805,
10-9-811,
UCA) |
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F. |
City Engineer. (Optional - - if necessary, by local
ordinance). |
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| 3. |
Are seals affixed? |
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A. |
Surveyor. (10-9-804-2-b,
17-27-804-2-b,
UCA) |
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B. |
Notary. (Not necessary if notary signs in permanent
ink, printed notary's name, the words "A notary public commissioned
in Utah," and the expiration date of the notary's commission.
(46-1-13-7 UCA) |
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C. |
Clerk. (10-9-804-2-d,
17-27-804-2-c,
10-9-805,
17-27-805,
10-9-811,
UCA) |
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| 4. |
Are dates filled in? |
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A. |
Owner's dedication. (10-9-804-2-a,
17-27-804-2-a,
UCA) |
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B. |
Notary. (10-9-804-2-a,
17-27-804-2-a,
UCA) |
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C. |
Legislative approval. (10-9-804-2-d,
17-27-804-2-c,
10-9-805,
17-27-805,
10-9-811,
UCA) |
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| 5. |
Compare graphic representation against Surveyor's boundary
description. (For accuracy) |
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| 6. |
See if the persons signing the owner's dedication are
the owners of record. (10-9-804-2-a,
17-27-804-2-a,
17-21-21
UCA) |
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| 7. |
Compare with surrounding parcels to see if any of them
conflict with the subdivision. (This is to provide the owners with
information only so they can correct the conflict if they choose,
i.e., existing overlap vs. creating an overlap) |
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| 8. |
Lots or unit, block or building reference must be noted
(city and county) and contain temporary addresses (city only). (10-9-804-1-c,
17-27-804-1-b
UCA) |
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| 9. |
There must be boundary, courses and dimensions of the
parcel of ground. (10-9-804-1-a,
17-27-804-1-b,
UCA) |
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| 10. |
Streets or other public area must be clearly defined.
(10-9-804-1-b,
17-27-804-1-a
UCA) |
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| 11. |
The following are not required
by code, but make for a more understandable map. You may wish to deal
with these issues through the cities. |
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1. |
See if scale is noted on the map. |
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2. |
Check for vicinity map. |
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3. |
Check for utility easements. |
For your information:
| I. |
Before the legislative body may approve the plat, the
owner shall provide them with evidence of tax clearance. (10-9-804-2-d,
17-27-804-2-c
UCA) |
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| II. |
Map must show existing R/W and easement grants of record
for underground utilities as defined in Sec. 54-8a-2 and for other
utilities (city only). (10-9-804-1-d
UCA) |
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| III. |
Exemptions from plat requirements. (10-9-806,
17-27-806
UCA) |
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| IV. |
Lot line adjustments can occur without the filing of
an amended subdivision plat if certain criteria are met. (10-9-808-6,
17-27-808-6
UCA) |
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| V. |
Vacation or changing of a subdivision plat. (Does not
require approval of all lot owners. Can be accomplished by an ordinance,
amended plat, administrative order, or a deed containing a stamp or
mark indicating approval by the responsible body or officer. (10-9-810,
17-27-808,
17-27-809,
17-27-810
UCA) |
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| VI. |
Dedication of streets. Liability. (10-9-807,
17-27-807
UCA) (Land dedication for road and vacated by the governing body reverts
in fee to the abutting property owner.) |
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