SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2021 IN THIS ISSUE:
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Bradburn Brief ..................................... 1
River Oaks Golf Course ........................ 3
The Building Division ........................... 1
Sandy Parks: Fall Lawn Preparation ....... 3
Sandy Arts: Big Fish .............................. 1
Parks & Recreation .............................. 4
Trick or Treat ........................................ 1
Sandy Visual Arts Show ........................ 4
Prepare to Protect ................................ 2
20th Annual Utah Healing Field ............ 5
Sandy Amphitheater Season ................ 2
September Job Corner ......................... 5
Ranked Choice Voting for 2021 ............ 2
Household Hazardous Waste ................ 5
By the Numbers: Passports 2020 .......... 2
Bulk Waste Program Guidelines ............ 6
Quick Tips: Winterizing Irrigation ........... 2
Calendar of Events............................... 6
Alta Canyon Sports Center.................... 3
BRADBURN BRIEF Dear Sandy Resident, Summer is winding down but there are still plenty of fun activities around the city to enjoy. The Sandy Amphitheater is in full swing and will welcome some really exciting artists to end the season. We have partnered with a fantastic concert promoter who has access to some of the best musicians in the country. This partnership also brings down the city’s costs to run the amphitheater. If you haven’t had the opportunity to attend a concert at the amphitheater you are really missing out! Check out the upcoming artists at sandyamp.com. There have been a lot of misconceptions about the status of the bulk waste program and the needs to make some tweaks to the popular program. Sandy City has a storm water permit that is managed by the State of Utah Department of Environmental Quality, which is in turn directed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Storm water runs into the Jordan River and into the Great Salt Lake, both are precious resources that need to be protected. In an effort to keep our storm waters clean, the city has to comply with these permit regulations. By putting bulk waste on the streets, there is real risk to polluting the storm water and the potential for the city to lose its storm water permit and face fines from the DEQ. The city council has been hard at work finding a solution that will address keeping the storm drains clean and maintain the program. It will mostly run as usual this fall but there may be small changes in the future. All efforts will be made to continue to provide this valuable service to Sandy residents. To learn more about what materials are acceptable to put out for bulk waste pick up and find your pick-up day please visit sandy.utah.gov/bulkwaste. Don’t forget you can always engage with us at sandy.utah. gov and SandyNow.com and by accessing our social media channels Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @sandycityutah and on YouTube as @sandycityut for regularly updated information. Additionally, please sign up for city alerts at sandy.utah.gov/citizen-connect. You can send me a direct email at mayor@sandy.utah.gov.
The Building Division The Building Division is housed within the Community Development Department and plays a crucial role in ensuring that commercial and residential structures are built within standards set by local, state, federal, and international codes. A building permit is required for almost all construction projects within Sandy City as per the International Building Code (some exceptions apply). The Building Division works to ensure that structures within the City meet the required safety regulations that have been adopted by the State of Utah as well as Sandy City. This effort includes several inspections to be completed at specific stages of construction to check not only structural integrity, but electrical, plumbing, and other aspects that may affect owners, residents, visitors, and other members of the public. The process includes the following steps: • Plan Review: Plans for construction must be submitted to our office for review to check for compliance with building, fire, and zoning codes. Plans certified by a licensed engineer are often
required to provide additional reassurance that the construction method is sound. Multiple departments of the City may be involved in this review depending on the complexity of the project. When the plans can demonstrate compliance, a permit is issued. • Inspections: Once a permit is issued, required inspections are requested by the builder and performed by our certified inspectors at specific stages of construction. When all work is completed satisfactorily, a final inspection is performed, and if passed, the work is declared complete, and a Certificate of Occupancy may be issued (depending on the project). If you have questions about building permits or if one is required, you may call (801) 568-7251. To submit a building permit, please use our new online portal at sandy.utah.gov/CommDevOnline (you can also check the status of any existing permits and schedule inspections here).
It is an honor to serve as your Mayor! Mayor Kurt Bradburn ISSUE #85
SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2021
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