Anita Weston, Reporter
Rich Civic Times
GARDEN CITY, Utah June 3 2014. A public hearing was held prior to the Planning Commission’s regular meeting.
The Regular Planning Commission Meeting was opened. The height limit for beach front properties
is 25’ and all other buildings are 35’.
The rationale for these heights is to prevent taller buildings from
blocking lake views. This height limit includes
cupolas and other decorative structures that may be added to roofs. A motion was made and passed to accept Ordinance #15-22.
The Commission members discussed combining residential
estate and agricultural zones. Currently
there are differences between the two zones concerning set backs, and how the
zones are regulated. The item was
tabled until next month while determinations are made concerning these
differences that currently exist between these two ordinances.
It was noted that there are 336 nightly rentals within the
City limits. An ordinance has been
written that will not allow short term rentals to advertise on their
property. It was noted that with that
many rentals, there would be signs everywhere if advertising signs were
allowed. Many individuals like to place
a name on their home. It was decided
that such a sign could be used but can’t be any larger than a real estate
sign—two feet by two feet.
Ordinance #15-24, an ordinance stating that Short Term
Rentals cannot advertise on their property was passed with the understanding
that small signs containing a name would be allowed.
Parking requirements were discussed. Many individuals feel that the number of
parking spaces is too high. Currently
the number of parking spots required by the ordinance is ten. Parking is a problem, and the City has
created several parking lots to making more parking readily available to
visitors. It was suggested that perhaps
the number should be lowered. However,
if it is to be lowered, it should be a requirement that the parking must be
asphalted and marked.
Currently, many businesses have a large area for parking;
but because it is not developed, people hesitate to park there, or they take up
several spaces with their boats and the angle they use when parking. Undeveloped parking is often not kept neat
and cared for thus giving a negative picture of the City. Several ideas and suggestions were
made. It was determined that this item
will be discussed again next month.
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