Design Review is the process of evaluating design components of a building proposal relative to standards contained in the Development Code. Design review typically looks at components of the development related to the site, such as building orientation, parking, landscaping and physical aspects of the building design. The City has adopted “Sandy Style” design standards which guide the look of most buildings.
A Conditional Use is a use that would generally not be appropriate within a particular area but, if controlled, would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare of that area. Conditional Use requests require notification to adjoining property owners and are reviewed by the Planning Commission. For new development, uses required to obtain Conditional Use approval also typically require design review.
When is a Conditional Use Permit required?
Potential Conditional Uses are listed in each zoning district.
Adjustments and variances are procedures to vary development standards normally applied to a particular zoning district. Adjustments are relatively minor modifications that apply only to individual lots and therefore cannot be used to vary development standards for lots created through a subdivision process. Variances on the other hand are a means of requesting a complete waiver or major adjustment to certain development standards or modifications through a subdivision process.
The City is currently not accepting new applications, while grant programs are being reevaluated.
The Tenant Improvement Grant Program is a City of Sandy matching grant program for restaurants and other food service businesses that was passed by the City Council in 2016. This program awards grant funding for 50% of eligible project costs (up to $30,000) for qualified projects. Tenant Improvement projects are subject to review and approval by the Urban Renewal Agency.
Welcome to the bids page for the City of Sandy Facade Improvement Program. This web page contains information for current facade projects subject to open bidding. All project posts will include a downloadable scope of work detailing the work required to complete the project, a walk-through date and time, and a bid deadline. Any contractor interested in bidding on a project will need to complete the following steps:
The City of Sandy Façade Improvement Program is a matching grant program funded by the Sandy Urban Renewal Agency, and was approved by the Urban Renewal Board in May 2009. This program sets aside a portion of the City's urban renewal funds to assist building owners with upgrades to their buildings designed to incorporate Sandy Style elements to buildings.
The City of Sandy has two publicly owned parking lots in the downtown couplet that are absolutely free (see map below) for citizens and visitors alike.
Pioneer Parking Lot is an untimed parking lot on Pioneer Boulevard between Scales Avenue and Bruns Avenue. The lot is behind the white buildings on the south side of the street (i.e. Two Brothers Mexican Restaurant, Otto's Ski & Mountain Bike Shop, Pioneer Barber Shop, etc.) and can be accessed at Bruns Avenue.
The Planning Division is responsible for guiding the City's land use development process, long range planning objectives, and some components of urban renewal. Planning staff are responsible for ensuring that development projects conform to the municipal code and state law. Please see the menu of links on the left side of this page to find helpful planning related information.
