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Show Chapter 3 Watershed Jurisdiction and Ownership found under Title 17 of the Salt Lake City Code. Title 17 addresses all ordinances under the jurisdiction of Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities. Chapter 17.04 contains ordinances for Salt Lake City's watershed areas. The Public Utilities Director is the general supervisor of all city water and watershed related activities. • Article II regulates subdivisions including: construction approval ( 17.04.070), waste disposal requirements ( 17.04.080), plans ( 17.04.090), and sale of lots prior to construction approval ( 17.04.110). • Article III regulates livestock and other animals within the watershed. This article contains the dog permit requirements ( 17.04.160) and the prohibition of livestock near streams ( 17.04.130). • Article IV governs water use and sanitary facilities. Some of the specific items contained in Article IV include rules and regulations ( 17.04.180), sanitary sewage disposal system requirements ( 17.04.210), garbage or human waste disposal - permit required ( 17.04.230), chemical toilets or privies ( 17.04.250), hauling of human waste required ( 17.04.280), and prohibited locations of toilet vaults ( 17.04.290). • Article V regulates water pollution and other unlawful activities. Some of the specific items contained in Article V include nuisances prohibited ( 17.04.310), pollution of canyon waters prohibited ( 17.04.320), prohibited acts ( 17.04.330), camping and campfire restrictions ( 17.04.340), and garbage deposit prohibited ( 17.04.350). • Article VI governs enforcement issues in the watershed. Section 17.04.380 addresses interfering with officers. Section 17.04.400 addresses trespassing in the watershed. Article VII regulates the appropriations of water and Article VIII regulates the adoption of public law. B. SALT LAKE COUNTY LAND- USE CONTROLS Salt Lake County has primary land- use control jurisdiction in the canyons over private lands. Through the administration of planning, zoning, and coordination of an interagency site development plan approval process, the county balances development Page 32 |