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Show Chapter 3 Watershed Jurisdiction and Ownership commercial and residential development and a variety of recreational uses. Visitor numbers increased rapidly throughout the early 1980' s and management guidelines were needed to ensure high water quality for the next ten years. The watershed planning effort involved all the major jurisdictional agencies involved with the watershed, along with affected communities and businesses. The Watershed Management Plan contained the following sections: Watershed Jurisdiction and Ownership, Watershed Physical/ Environmental Characteristics, and Policies for Salt Lake City Watershed Management. The Watershed Management Plan was successful in providing the guidelines and management direction necessary to effectively manage the watershed for the past 10 years. 3. Salt Lake County Planning Division Plans and Studies Wasatch Canyons Master Plan ( Canyons Master Plan) was adopted by Salt Lake County in 1989. The purpose of the plan is to provide clear guidance and coordination of future uses in association with existing resources in the seven major Wasatch Canyons through the year 2010: " The Salt Lake County Wasatch Canyons Master Plan goal is to provide diverse opportunities for public enjoyment of the Wasatch Canyons within the constraints of a limited geographic setting and the capacities of the natural environment to accommodate uses without significantly diminishing either the quality of the canyon resources or the quality of the canyon experience/" The Wasatch Canyons plan addresses land- use issues in the plan area. Specifically policies governing various recreational uses, transportation, canyon plans, and general policies. The Canyons Master Plan calls for an update ten years after adoption. Coordinating the Canyons Master Plan Update and the ' 99 Watershed Plan may be beneficial in coordinating watershed management endeavors between Salt Lake City and the Forest Service. In 1998, Salt Lake County adopted a new set of zoning ordinances aimed at protecting sensitive lands. These new ordinances provide the watershed with increased protection. Items such as stream setbacks for development have been increased from 50 feet to 100 feet. Tighter standards regarding the amount of disturbance allowed to the natural landscape during construction are also included. Page 44 |