Supporting Documents for Planning Applications

Table of Contents

  1. Appeal Application
  2. Building Parcel Designation Application
  3. Conditional Use Permit Application
  4. Design Review Application
  5. Development Agreement (and Amendment) Application
  6. General Plan Amendment Application
  7. Land Use Permit Application
  8. Public Road Dedication Application
  9. Preliminary Subdivision Application
  10. Final Subdivision Application
  11. Transferable Development Right Review Application
  12. Easement/Road/Subdivision or Lot Vacations
  13. Variance Application
  14. Work Session Application
  15. Zoning Text Amendments (Ordinance Amendment) Application
  16. Zoning Map Amendment Application

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  1. Appeal Application

    • Detailed Explanation of Appeal – Including the Land Use Authority’s alleged err.
    • Evidence of Record

  2. Building Parcel Designation Application

    • Copy of Dedication Plat
    • Site Plan

  3. Conditional Use Permit Application

    • Detailed Narrative of the Request
    • Site Plan - including existing and proposed contours and distances to property lines.
    • Water and Wastewater Plan
    • Landscape Plan
    • Parking Plan - # of spaces, location of designated parking.
    • Vicinity Map - showing general property location.
    • Architectural Renderings and Engineered Plans
    • Exterior Lighting Plan

  4. Design Review Application

    • Detailed Narrative of the Request
    • Site Plan - including existing and proposed contours and distances to property lines.
    • Water and Wastewater Plan
    • Landscape Plan - if applicable.
    • Parking Plan - # of spaces, location of designated parking.
    • Vicinity Map - showing general property location.
    • Building Elevations and Details - including color, materials, etc.
    • Detailed Sign Plan - including color, materials, dimensions, etc.
    • Exterior Lighting Plan

  5. Development Agreement (and Amendment) Application

    • Detailed Narrative of the Request
    • Proposed Text Amendment

  6. General Plan Amendment Application

    • Detailed Narrative of the Request
    • Proposed General Plan Map or Text Amendment.

  7. Land Use Permit

    • Detailed Narrative of the Request
    • Detailed Description of Proposed Use/Structure
    • Site Plan - showing distances from all lot boundaries and existing structures
    • Proposed Structure Height
    • If Used Solely for Agricultural Purposes - Agricultural Exemption Form

  8. Public Road Dedication Application

    • Dedication Plat
    • Title Report

  9. Preliminary Subdivision Application

    • Preapplication Meeting Notes - Required (Please call 801-399-8371 to speak to a planner and setup a meeting.)
    • Public Street Connectivity Plan - Required
    • Title Report - Required, See minimum requirements 106-1-4.010(6).
    • Proposed Preliminary Subdivision Plat - See minimum requirements Section 106-1-4.020.
    • Feasibility Letters - See minimum requirements for culinary, secondary, and wastewater Section 106-1-4.010 (b).
    • Geologic Hazards Report - If in geologic hazards study area.
    • Subdivsion Improvement Plans - A complete set of all required improvements.

  10. Final Subdivision Application

    • Approved Preliminary Plat - With satisfaction of conditions of approval, if any.
    • Approved Improvement Plans - A complete set of all required improvements, approved by County Engineer.
    • Proposed Final Subdivision Plat - See minimum requirements: Section 106-1-5.020.
    • Updated Title Report - Required, See minimum requirements: Section 106-1-5.010.
    • Boundary Adjustment - See minimum requirements: Section 106-1-6.

  11. Transferable Development Right Review Application

    • Detailed Narrative of the Request
    • Survey - by a professional licensed surveyor, including existing buildings, land uses on the property, existing contours, and areas on the properties suitable for development within county law.
    • Other Documents - as requested.

  12. Easement/Road/Subdivision or Lot Vacations Application

    • Letters from all utility providers
    • Petition - from all lot owners requesting to vacate the subdivision (or phase or the subdivision), or a lot within the subdivision as per Utah Code 17‐27a‐608.4b.
    • Vacating a road will require a letter of support from the Weber County Engineering and Surveying Department
    • Plat or Legal Description - of area to be vacated.
    • Geologic Site Reconnaissance

  13. Variance Application

    • Detailed Narrative of the Request
    • Explanation of Compliance with Section 102-3-4.010 of the Land Use Code
    • Site Plan including existing and proposed contours and building distances to property lines.
    • Architectural Renderings - (If an Applicable Part of the Variance Request)

  14. Work Session Application

    • Note: The Work Session application fee is 50 dollars.
    • Detailed Narrative of the Request

  15. Zoning Text Amendment (Ordinance Amendment) Application

    • Detailed Narrative of the Request
    • Proposed Text Amendment

  16. Zoning Map Amendment Application

    • Detailed Written Narrative of the Request
    • Street and Pathway Connectivity Plan
      • Neighborhood street, sidewalk, and pathway connectivity plan showing how street and pathway/sidewalk connections can or will be made.
    • Parks and Open Space Plan
      • The plan for open space and parks, along with a statement regarding the plan from the local park district.
    • Culinary and Secondary Water, and Wastewater Plan
      • If in a sewer or water service area or expansion area, a letter of acknowledgement of the rezone from that service provider. If not within a service area, provide a written plan explaining how these services will be provided.
    • Requirements for Master Planned Communities, or as Needed:
      • Concept Development Plans
        • Show development areas, sensitive lands areas including floodplains and landslide hazards, open space areas, and general layout.
      • Traffic Impact Analysis
      • Cost Benefit Analysis
        • The cost/benefit analysis should be compiled in a manner that will help decision makers understand that the costs of the development can be appropriately mitigated by the benefits. The analysis may address actual costs/benefits to the county budget, or cost/benefits of the development to the community generally. The best cost/benefit analyses will frame the analysis based on goals and objectives of the applicable general plan.
      • Recreation Facilities Plan
      • Seasonal Workforce Housing Plan
      • Emergency Services Plan
        • With the plan, including a letter of feasibility from Weber Fire District and Weber County Sheriff's Office
      • Density calculation table showing proposed density calculations
      • Thematic Renderings - demonstrating the general vision and character of the proposed development.


Note: Engineering Plan Sheets and Structural Design Calculations shall bear the Seal of a Utah State Licensed Engineer. Per state statute, the seal shall be signed, and dated by the engineer including the month day and year.

Note: Additional documentation may be requested throughout the application and review process.

Note: Link to the Weber County Land Use Code.