Randall Knight and Anita Weston, Reporters
Rich Civic Times
GARDEN CITY, Utah.
July 2, 2014 The regular P&Z meeting scheduled for 5:00 PM was
cancelled because a quorum wasn’t present. Only three board members were
present: Pat Argyle, Dewayne Gifford and Susan House. Those not present were: Lance Bourne, Jim
Stone, and Mike Schiess. Jim Hanzelka
was also in attendance.
There was a general discussion regarding parking and
occupancy. Chief Wahlberg restated the
Fire District’s position regarding occupancy which is based on a formula that
uses the square footage of the structure and a specified area per person. The easiest way to set the limits is by
working with the business owner to set a reasonable limit because the formula
always exceeds reasonable limits. He was
also not aware of any food establishments having a posted occupancy sign but
feels it would be a good requirement.
There was also a discussion in regards to short term
rental limits. Argyle said there is an
ordinance requiring parking and occupancy limits to be posted in a conspicuous
place. The ordinance also requires the
owner to have a designated person within 15 minutes of the property. If a concerned resident feels these limits
including noise limits, are being exceeded, the procedure is to call the designated
person. Therefore, if there is a short term rental property near you it is
prudent to know who the designated person is and what their phone number is so
you can report the issue and hopefully have it resolved. Call the city and ask Gary Cox to get the
name and number. If the issue is not
resolved within a reasonable time after 15 minutes has elapsed call the police. Once the property owner is notified three
times their business license will be revoked.
Chief Wahlberg reported there is no fire restriction so
far this year. Firework restrictions
will be imposed above the canal and only Utah legal displays can be
setoff.
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