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Planning commission recommends change to subdivision code to ease select small-lot splits
Summary
The Springville Planning Commission voted to recommend an amendment to the subdivision ordinance allowing certain two-lot ‘‘small divisions’’ to proceed without full frontage upgrades when objective engineering criteria (including adequate hydrant proximity and fire flow) are met, a measure applicants say will help create housing for family members.
The Springville Planning Commission voted to recommend adoption of an amendment to Springville City Code Title 14, Chapter 5, Article 1 that would allow narrowly defined small-lot subdivisions (two-lot splits) to proceed without requiring full frontage water-line upgrades when objective criteria show no additional fire suppression infrastructure is needed. The commission made the recommendation by voice vote after staff explained the city engineer drafted criteria to protect public safety while giving property owners limited flexibility.
Why it matters: Supporters said the change reduces a financial barrier for homeowners trying to create an additional single-family parcel to house relatives and may modestly…
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