West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
17174--Building permit application files27513--Miscellaneous files
27514--Food vending files
27515--Noise permits
27516--Annexation files
27329--Administrative determination files
27346--Temporary use files
27347--Subdivision files
27348--General plan and zoning change files
27349--Permitted and conditional use files
27350--Street dedication and vacation files
27351--Board of adjustment files
27352--Planned unit development files
81094--Planning and Zoning Commission minutes
82804--Board of Adjustments minutes
82898--Planning and zoning maps
82899--Correspondence and memoranda files
82901--Budget record files
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 17174
TITLE: Building permit application files
VARIANT TITLE: Building Permit Application/Building Inspection Report
DATES: 1978-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphanumerical by address
ANNUAL ACCUMULATION: 3.00 cubic feet.
DESCRIPTION: These files document the issuance of a permit which is required for any construction within West Valley City. The files contain the permit application with the inspection report on progress of the construction with a final inspection, building plans and any related correspondence.
RETENTION
Retain 50 years
DISPOSITION
Retain in agency custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 49 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Paper: Retain in Office until microfilmed and then destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
This retention is based upon the administrative needs expressed by the bureau and the historical value of the records. Building Permits are prime historical resources for the study of architectural history and should be maintained permanently. The Building plans are only reviewed by Building Inspection to guarantee structures meet local building codes. They should only be kept 90 days after the end of construction in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Building Code.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 27513
TITLE: Miscellaneous files
DATES: 1980-present
ARRANGEMENT: Chronologically, then by specific application number
DESCRIPTION: The Miscellaneous files are various informational files that do not fit into any specific office category but still contain important information that must be retained. The records include applications, supporting documentation, maps, etc for files prior to 2001 and also miscellaneous maps, memo's, letters, and related information regarding properties throughout West Valley City in all other files scattered from 1980-present. Other records included with this series are zone text files. These files are primarily accessed by West Valley City employees.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
Transfer to the State Archives with authority to weed.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 20 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Legal
This disposition is based on Utah Municipal General Records Retention Schedule, Schedule 1, Item 6.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 27514
TITLE: Food vending files
DATES: 2009-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronologically, then by specific application number
DESCRIPTION: Food vending files include the application, supporting documentation (including menu, pictures, cart illustrations, signage information, diagram/property depiction indicating where the cart is located, restroom agreements, etc), and health department approvals and violations. Food vending applications are accepted by West Valley City staff for businesses such as taco carts, hot dog stands, etc.
RETENTION
Retain 51 years
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 50 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Legal
This disposition is based on Utah Municipal General Records Retention Schedule, Schedule 6, Item 2.
legal
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 27515
TITLE: Noise permits
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronologically, then by specific application number
DESCRIPTION: These are exemptions to the noise ordinance that West Valley City has granted to property owners. Items in these folders include the application for an exemption, the supporting documentation, maps, and additional property/business information, etc.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
Retain in agency custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
Legal
Legal¶¶These records are being held permanently at the request of the agency. These records include documentation of an exemption to the Noise Ordinance for the Rocky Mountain Raceway. These records need to be kept permanently in case the Rocky Mountain Raceway requests a modification to this exemption 20 or 30 years from now.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 27516
TITLE: Annexation files
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological, then by specific file number
DESCRIPTION: The West Valley City annexation files contain staff reports regarding property the city has annexed. The staff reports contain general information on the property being annexed, planning commission and city council documents, memos, reports, maps, etc.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
Retain in agency custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
Legal
This disposition is based on Utah Municipal General Records Retention Schedule, Schedule 18, Item 1.
Legal
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 27329
TITLE: Administrative determination files
DATES: 1983-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by year and thereunder numerical by file number.
DESCRIPTION: Administrative determination applications are submitted to West Valley City's Planning and Zoning Office to request permission for actions that extend beyond the limitations of zoning ordinances. Requested permissions include such things as additions or alterations to existing buildings which do not conform to zoning regulations, a determination of uses not listed in the zoning ordinance, and waivers for zoning requirements. The files include applications along with supporting material such as site plans, maps, photos, correspondence and other documentation supporting the request being made.
RETENTION
Retain 40 years
DISPOSITION
Transfer to the State Archives with authority to weed.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 38 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Digital image: Retain in Office until administrative need ends.
APPRAISAL
This disposition is based on Utah Municipal General Records Retention Schedule, Schedule 20, Item 13.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 27346
TITLE: Temporary use files
DATES: 1983-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by file number which is also chronological
DESCRIPTION: These files contain temporary use applications which are required for a transient or seasonal use of land. Examples of temporary uses include Christmas tree sales, fireworks sales, and shaved ice stands. The files include application forms and supporting materials such as site plans, maps, photos, and correspondence.
RETENTION
Retain 1 year
DISPOSITION
Transfer to the State Archives with authority to weed.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 20 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
This disposition is based on Utah Municipal General Records Retention Schedule, Schedule 20, Item 2.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 27347
TITLE: Subdivision files
DATES: 1953-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by file number
DESCRIPTION: Subdivision files contain the documents associated with the approval process for subdivision development. These include subdivision applications, preliminary and final plats, title reports, soil reports, staff reports, maps, correspondence, meeting minutes, and notices.
RETENTION
Retain permanently.
DISPOSITION
Retain in agency custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 10 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 30 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Digital image: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
This disposition is based on Utah Municipal General Records Retention Schedule, Schedule 20, Item 7.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 27348
TITLE: General plan and zoning change files
DATES: 1984-
ARRANGEMENT: chronological within separate file types
DESCRIPTION: General plan and zoning change files contain documents associated with making zoning changes in West Valley City. Zoning changes cannot be approved without first amending the general plan. Documents included in the general plan and zone change files include applications with supporting materials, concept plans, staff reports, maps, meeting minutes, ordinance drafts, correspondence, and notices. The files are organized by type of application, where Z is zone change, ZT is zone text change, GPZ is general plan zone change, and M is miscellaneous information.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
Retain in agency custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 39 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Digital image: Retain in Office permanently.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Paper: Retain in Office for 10 years or until Administrative needs ends and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
This disposition is based on Utah Municipal General Records Retention Schedule, Schedule 20, Item 5.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 27349
TITLE: Permitted and conditional use files
DATES: 1961-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by file number which is also chronological
DESCRIPTION: These files contain conditional and permitted use applications. Conditional use applications are required to obtain approval for a land use that could potentially impact the surrounding area unless conditions are imposed to eliminate or mitigate the detrimental impacts. Permitted use applications are required whenever a new use is anticipated. The types of documents contained in these files include application forms and supporting materials, site plans, maps, landscape plans, building floor plans and elevations, staff reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, and notices.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
Retain in agency custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 35 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Digital image: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on Utah Municipal General Records Retention Schedule, Schedule 20, Item 2.
Permitted use files are permanently retained for primarily administrative purposes.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 27350
TITLE: Street dedication and vacation files
DATES: 2003-
ARRANGEMENT: chronological within separate file types
DESCRIPTION: These files document street vacation, which means removal of streets and alleys from public right of way. They also include street dedication files, which deal with the naming of streets. The types of documents in the files include application forms and supporting materials, plats, staff reports, maps, correspondence, meeting minutes, notices, etc.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
Retain in agency custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 38 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Digital image: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
This disposition is based on Utah Municipal General Records Retention Schedule, Schedule 23, Item 21.
Street vacation files are maintained permanently, primarily for administrative purposes and secondarily as a historical record.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 27351
TITLE: Board of adjustment files
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological within separate file types
DESCRIPTION: Board of adjustment files relate to applications for variances, nonconforming use, lot line adjustments, and appeals of the board's decisions. Documents in the files include applications and supporting material, staff reports, site plans, maps, meeting minutes, correspondence, and notices.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
Retain in agency custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 38 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Digital image: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on Utah Municipal General Records Retention Schedule, Schedule 20, Item 1.
Board of adjustment files are required to be kept permanently for administrative reasons.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 27352
TITLE: Planned unit development files
DATES: 1975-
ARRANGEMENT:
DESCRIPTION: Planned unit development is an integrated plan for the development of a combination of residential, commercial or industrial uses in which regulations in the zone where the development will be situated need to be waived or varied to allow for the integrated design. These files include applications and supporting materials, preliminary and final plats, staff reports, title reports, maps, correspondence, meeting minutes, and notices.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
Retain in agency custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 10 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 20 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Digital image: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on Utah Municipal General Records Retention Schedule, Schedule 20, Item 10.
Planned unit development files are maintained permanently, but are of primarily administrative value.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 81094
TITLE: Planning and Zoning Commission minutes
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
ANNUAL ACCUMULATION: 0.10 cubic feet.
DESCRIPTION: These are the minutes of regular and special meetings of the planning and zoning commission. They include a copy of the agenda, date and place of meeting, names of members in attendance and absent, summary of proceedings including discussion on applications and motions, election results of chairs and vice chairs, and names of members elected to Board of Adjustments.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
Retain in agency custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 6 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
This disposition is based on Utah Municipal General Records Retention Schedule, Schedule 20, Item 4.
this retention is based on the administrative needs expressed by division and the historical value of these records in documenting the planning and zoning decision of the commission. This retention reflects the previous decision of the State Records Committee that minutes are permanent.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 82804
TITLE: Board of Adjustments minutes
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
ANNUAL ACCUMULATION: 0.10 cubic feet.
DESCRIPTION: These are the minutes of the proceedings of regular and special meetings of the Board of Adjustments. This board considers cases concerning variances to West Valley City's zoning ordinances. They are used to document the cases brought before the board and its decisions.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
Retain in agency custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 5 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 5 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical Legal
This disposition is based on Utah Municipal General Records Retention Schedule, Schedule 20, Item 3.
This retention is based upon the administrative needs of the division and the historical value of these records.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 82898
TITLE: Planning and zoning maps
DATES: [ca.^1960]-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by address
DESCRIPTION: These are the official plans for land development in the West Valley City area. They include maps from Salt Lake County Planning & Zoning for years prior to the establishment of West Valley City. These plans fall into four categories: Master plans, site plans of projects, conditional use, and miscellaneous plans.
RETENTION
Retain permanently.
DISPOSITION
Retain in agency custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
This retention is based upon the administrative needs expressed by the office.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 82899
TITLE: Correspondence and memoranda files
DATES: 1983-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by subject
DESCRIPTION: These files contain copies of all outgoing correspondence from the Department of Community Development to other city divisions and departments and the incoming and outgoing correspondence for outside city business.
RETENTION
Retain Archives
DISPOSITION
Transfer to the State Archives with authority to weed.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 4 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then destroy.
Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year or until no longer needed for Reference and then destroy.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
This disposition is based on Utah Municipal General Records Retention Schedule, Schedule 1, Item 8.
This retention is based upon the general schedule for municipal financial records 3/15/88, page 2-3.
AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development
SERIES: 82901
TITLE: Budget record files
DATES: 1986-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
ANNUAL ACCUMULATION: 1.30 cubic feet.
DESCRIPTION: These files contain the agency copies of financial records and budget printouts. They are used for reference purposes. They include: requisitions, purchase orders, budget printouts, petty cash and backup, and monthly budget printouts. The record copy of these records are maintained by the city finance director.
RETENTION
Retain 1 year
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This retention is based upon the administrative needs of the department. The records copy of these files are maintained by the city finance director and are kept there for 3 years.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public