The following is a list of some applicable information that pertains to construction. If you are looking for information not contained below please contact the Building Department to find out more information.
The provision for a home business is in recognition of the needs of many people who are engaged in small-scale business ventures which cannot be expanded to a full-scale enterprise. It is the intent of this section that full-scale commercial or professional operations, which would ordinarily be conducted in a commercial or industrial district, continue to be conducted in the appropriate zoning district and not a dwelling. These regulations apply to family day care businesses.
Fire and life safety refers to basic fire and safety issues that may arise in a building and how to avoid them. During a fire/life safety inspection, the Building Official looks at the layout of your building to make sure that:
There is a minimum level of fire suppression equipment available in the event of a fire.
There are sufficient ways to exit the building safely in the event of an emergency.
Exits are clearly marked and free from obstruction.
The most common issues that come up regarding fire and life safety during an inspection are:
The City of Sandy's "Weblink" feature allows anyone with Internet service to view, download, and print any document in the City's electronic archives. Over 150,000 pages of city documents have been scanned and archived. These include city ordinances, City Council meeting agendas, minutes, Planning Commission packets and minutes, correspondence, agreements, and other important city documents.
The Planning Division reviews all development applications to determine compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. These applications may include subdivisions, planned developments, new commercial/industrial development, multi-family projects, and government projects. The primary functions of development review include:
A vegetated infiltration basin is a landscaped depression that accepts stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces, and is similar to a planter box. The basins allow pollutants to settle and filter out, and also provide the opportunity for infiltration. A vegetated infiltration basin can help fulfill site landscaping requirements.
Swales with a gentle slope (less than 4% average) are the most effective at treating stormwater. The maximum slope must be less than 6%. Facility storage depth may range from 2 to 12 inches. A freeboard (6 to 12 inches) may be required if the adjacent area would be damaged by flooding. Maximum side slopes are 3 horizontal to 1 vertical; slopes and depths should be minimized to the extent practical for aesthetic and safety reasons.
