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Key Contacts Building Permit Agent: Faylene Roth Planning & Land Use Commission: Chairperson: Mary Beth Fitzburgh HC 64 Box 2705 Castle Valley, UT 84532-9608 Phone: (435) 259-9828 Fax: (435) 259- 9846 Townofcastlevalley@frontiernet.net To Contact Individuals Monday Through Thursday 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Other times by appointment only. |
Land Use and Construction
Like all Towns, Castle Valley has a basic Zoning Ordinance plus other ordinances to control land uses in the Valley. The current General Plan describes our Land Use Goal as follows: To remain a peaceful, quiet rural residential/agricultural community characterized by a sense of open space and the ability to enjoy landscape and sky.
In addition, the Septic System must be approved by the Grand County Sanitarian (Phone: (435) 250-5602). Click here for important information about installing septic systems and the process for septic system approvals. A few key rules to remember:
The Zoning Ordinance specifies the following: Setbacks:
Building area and height limits (see building square footage and height calculation worksheet and examples)
Fire Prevention Fire is a very serious hazard in Castle Valley, even more so in recent years with the spread of cheat grass across the Valley. In the summer/fall of 2007, we had four separate fires; and, in one case, a house under construction was totally destroyed. Thanks to the good work of the Castle Valley Fire District, Castle Valley is a Firewise Community, committed to operating in ways which reduce the potential for fire and improve the ability of our volunteer fire force to fight fires when they occur. In planning construction, we ask property owners to consider the following critical issues which could make the crucial difference between saving your home and losing it:
Temporary Dwellings Our Zoning Ordinance describes in detail two possibilities for temporary dwellings: 1) Temporary Dwellings: During construction, property owners may seek a permit of up to two (2) years for a temporary dwelling while their permanent dwelling is under construction. This dwelling must be decommissioned no later than 30 days after the occupancy of a permanent dwelling on the lot. Please read the details in the Zoning Ordinance and click here for Temporary Dwelling Permit Forms. 2) Temporary Access Dwellings for Medical Purposes: Property owners may seek a permit for up to two (2) years for a temporary dwelling for family members who have been certified as incapable of caring for themselves. Such a dwelling can also be used for caregivers of such family members. Please read the details in the Zoning Ordinance and click here for TAD Permit Application Form. Conditional Uses The Town's Zoning Ordinance specifies the following activities and structures may exist in the five-acre zone of the Town, as long as certain conditions are met: Non-Permanent Conditional Use Permit
Permanent Conditional Use Permit
The Ordinance specifies a number of conditions for such uses, e.g. impact on public health and safety, impact on neighbors, storage of material, generation of traffic, etc. All of these conditions are based on the fundamental desire to keep the residential/rural nature of the Town, to protect our local environment and to not endanger residents' privacy, safety, and peace and quiet. Property owners must submit a Conditional Use Permit Application Questionnaire to the Planning and Land Use Commission (PLUC) Clerk to determine the type of Conditional Use Permit that is appropriate for them. For Non- Routine Conditional Use Permits, The PLUC clerk notifies neighbors of the application and encourages them to comment in a required Public Hearing. The PLUC then recommends approval to the Town Council, which makes the final decision. Click for a description of the Approval Process and Frequently Asked Questions regarding the various types of Conditional Use Permits. Permanent Conditional Use Permits run with the land and transfer to new owners automatically in the event of the sale of the lot and are not required to be renewed each year.
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