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Storm water system design standards code amendment

Adds lot-level detention and retention rules, runoff responsibility and geotechnical requirements (Section 13.94.040), plus signatures from affected water-right holders. Recommended 5-0 March 19, 2025.

Where it stands
Recommended
Type
Code change
Location
Citywide
Applicant
American Fork City

Every hearing and vote

  1. March 19, 2025 · Planning Commission

    Storm water system design and management standards code amendment (Section 13.94.040)

    Recommended for approval · 5-0

    Adds requirements for individual lot detention and retention systems, clarifies owners' duty to keep runoff off neighboring property, and clarifies geotechnical report requirements for infiltration designs. The recommendation adds Commissioner Frandsen's request that landowners with water rights sign to show they were notified and agree.

    • Initiated by city engineering
    • Added: signatures from affected water-right holders

    Moved by Commissioner Bruce Frandsen, seconded by Commissioner Rodney Martin. Vote: 5-0