POLICY

The Summit Village Owners Association Board of Directors recognizes that there is a need for garage/carports within Summit Village. The Board hereby declares it intent to approve a policy for the construction of garages/carports within Summit Village.

The Summit Village Owners Association through this policy requires the homeowner to get the proper approvals, obtain the proper permits, comply with the building codes and meet the conditions as set forth below:

Summit Village
Garage/ Carport Policy

DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR ALL STRUCTURES:

• Avoiding obstruction of pedestrian walkways and protection of pedestrian walkways from snow accumulation. 
• Lighting requirements: provide for both internal dusk to dawn lighting and for adjoining pedestrian walkways.
• Design must meet all current applicable codes. 
• Utility Setback as required by summit village: 5 ft. for all underground and overhead utilities.  Additional limitations may be imposed by utility service providers and/or recorded utility easements.
• Side and rear setbacks to unrelated structures: 10 ft separation between walls of buildings, 6 ft from all other projections, surfaces, or appurtenances.
• Setback between isolated garages/carports and the dwelling being served: No set back limitation shall be applied between the proposed garage/car-port, and the dwelling/s being served.
• Front setback to KGID right of way: 8 ft.
• Summit Village front setback requirement is subject to individual review with consideration to a. the recommendation of all utility providers, b. safe traffic site distance, and c. Summit Village snow removal contractors.
• Compliance with Summit Village best management practices (BMP)
• Adequate drainage shall be provided around structures. Any required temporary or permanent modification of existing curb and gutter is subject to prior approval of KG ID and/or the funding agency.
• Minimum/Maximum size per, parking space per, dwelling unit.

Garages: 10ft/12ft wide per vehicle 20ft/24ft deep.
Carports: 9ft/10ft wide per vehicle 18ft/24ft deep.

• Snow management considerations.
• Project must not result in the loss of any developed parking slots.

APPROVAL PROCESS:
The approval process should be a two step process first is to achieve preliminary approval the second is to achieve final approval.

Submittals for preliminary approval:

1. Written request by owner for lease and development of dedicated covered parking structure.

2. Required Submittals:

Proposed site location map.
Preliminary elevation sketches.
Proposed parking plan for neighboring properties.
Proof of notification to owners within 300 feet of proposed structure(street specific)  must be made 10 days prior to submittal to board for approval.

3. Proposed site staked and flagged.

4. Preliminary approval limit is one year.  Extensions require proof of substantial performance.

5. Submit final plans approval:

• All of the submittals for preliminary approval as listed above, in final form.
• Site plan survey by a licensed engineer or surveyor with the following topographical information: edge of pavement, curb and gutter located within 5 feet of the proposed structure; locate all utility lines and service laterals running through the proposed site and within 20 feet of the project perimeter.  Including, water lines and valves, sanitary sewer, storm drains, natural gas, telecommunications, cable television , electrical service, KGID right of ways, designated snow storage areas , and recorded easements.
• Floor Plan with materials called out.
• Elevations (All Sides) with materials and colors and finishes called out.

6. Verification of utilities location Applicant must locate all utility lines and service laterals running through the proposed site and within 20 feet of the project perimeter.

TRPA (if required)
K.G.I.D.
Southwest Gas
Sierra Pacific Power
Verizon Telephone Service
Current Cable T.V. Service Provider