The intent of this chapter is to provide for several miscellaneous and supplementary land development standards that are applicable in all zones. The requirements of this chapter shall be in addition to development standards contained within the various zones. Where the provisions of this chapter may be in conflict with other provisions of this title, the more stringent shall prevail. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)

All required yards, setbacks and other requirements shall be situated on the same lot as the building or structure to which it applies. No required yard, area or other open space around a building or use which is needed to comply with the area, setback or open space requirements of this title shall be considered as providing the required area, yard, setback or open space for any other building or use. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)

The space needed to meet the area, frontage, width, coverage, off street parking, frontage on a public street, or other requirement of this title for a lot or building may not be sold or leased. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)

Only one single-family dwelling shall be located and maintained on a zoning lot. Multi-family dwellings shall be located and maintained on a zoning lot in accordance with chapters 7 through 11 of this title. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)

In all zones, lots adjacent to streets or that lie adjacent to railroad tracks, shall not obstruct the view of automobile drivers within a triangular area formed by the street property lines, or the street property line and the railroad right-of-way line, as appropriate, and a line connecting them at points thirty feet (30') from the intersection of the street or railroad right-of-way. Trees may be permitted within the triangular area, provided they are placed in a planter strip and are pruned to be at least twelve feet (12') above the grade of the adjacent curb. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)

Surface water from rooftops shall not be allowed to drain onto adjacent lots or streets, except after written agreement between the two (2) parties. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)

No building permit shall be issued for the construction of a residential dwelling or any other structure in any zone without first conveying to the City adequate water rights in accordance with the provisions contained in title 8, chapter 5 of this Code. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)

Any use shall be prohibited which emits or discharges gases, fumes or other pollutants into the atmosphere in amounts that exceed the standards as prescribed by the Utah State Air Quality Board, the Board of Health, or such appropriate body as may be appointed by the City Council. Any use shall also be prohibited which emits or discharges liquids or solid material onto the soil or water in amounts which result in pollutants entering any water or drainage system in amounts exceeding the standards prescribed by the Utah State Water Pollution Control Board, the State Board of Health and City stormwater regulations. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)

Concessions, including, but not limited to, amusement devices, recreational buildings and refreshment stands, shall be permitted in a public park or playground when approved by the City Council. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)

1. Specified: No dwelling shall be erected to a height of less than one story above grade.
2. Exceptions To Building Height Limitations: Roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, fire or parapet walls, skylights, steeples, flagpoles, chimneys, smokestacks, water tanks, radio and television antennas, microwave or satellite dishes, except as provided in chapter 24 of this title, theater lofts, silos or similar structures may be erected above the height limits herein prescribed, but no space above the height limit shall be allowed for the purposes of providing additional floor space, nor shall it provide for human occupancy.
3. Exceptions For Utility Buildings: Public and quasi-public utility buildings, when authorized in a district, may be erected to heights greater than the district height limited by a conditional use permit, but the maximum height shall not exceed forty feet (40'). (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)
   

No building permit shall be issued for the construction of a dwelling or commercial or industrial structure which is to be located on a lot or parcel outside of an approved subdivision or large scale development, unless the lot or parcel is fully improved, except that a legal lot or parcel of record which does not abut an improved lot or parcel may be exempt from surface improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalk and asphalt, upon recommendation of the City Engineer. If an extension of time is given to place any of the required improvements, there must be an improvement completion assurance deposited, in a form approved by the City, posted for one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of the improvements. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)

Each lot shall abut on a street or approved private right-of-way which meets one of the following conditions and all provisions of the adopted Fire Code:

1. The street has been dedicated as a public right-of-way or approved private right-of-way on a recorded subdivision plat;
2. The street has become a public right-of-way by right of use and is at least sixteen feet (16') wide;
3. The street is at least a sixteen foot (16') wide private right-of-way if the lot legally existed prior to the adoption date of the City's land use ordinances hereof;
4. The street is an approved private right-of-way which meets City standards for such facilities. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)
   

The City Manager shall review the location of public benches on private property or non-City owned public property. Approval shall be subject to the following:

1. The benches shall be located at an approved bus stop.
2. Only one bench shall be permitted per bus stop.
3. No public hazard or nuisance is created.
4. No bench shall be located closer than fifty feet (50') from an intersection or twenty feet (20') from a driveway approach or ingress or egress to a parking lot.
5. No bench shall be located on or within one foot (1') of a sidewalk.
6. No bench shall be closer than two feet (2') from the back of a curb and gutter or no closer than two feet (2') from the street where no curb exists.
7. The maximum height of a bench shall be three feet (3') and the maximum length shall be eight feet (8').
8. The bench shall be permanently connected to the ground.
9. Bench covers may be installed over a bench to protect the bench from the environmental factors as long as the walls are of tempered glass or plastic meeting the requirements of the Building Code and the roof does not exceed twelve feet (12') in height or extend lower than eight feet (8'). Corners may be of wood or metal as long as they are not more than four inches (4") wide.
10. The bench must have proof of liability insurance of not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00).
11. The bench shall be maintained in good repair at all times by the owner, as determined by the building official.
12. Benches that are improperly located, damaged, in disrepair or determined to be unsafe shall be repaired or removed within twenty four (24) hours of notification from the building official. Benches that are not removed as requested above shall be removed by the City at the owner's expense.
13. The City may revoke the permit for a bench if it finds that it interferes with other desired City uses of the location, or is objectionable for any other reason. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)
    

1. Residential Zones:
   1. No fence, wall, living fence or similar device extending into or enclosing all or part of the front setback shall be constructed or maintained at a height greater than forty two inches (42"), unless the fence is chainlink or another open mesh fence. The fence must remain nonsight obscuring (defined as at least 70 percent open space when viewed from either side of the fence) and shall not exceed sixty inches (60") in height. The permitted height of any fence, wall, living fence or similar sight obscuring device situated within any other portion of a lot shall be eight feet (8'), except where the vision of an adjacent driveway may be affected.
      1. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a fence enclosing all or part of a front setback on a parcel or lot which fronts directly on an existing arterial road as shown on the most current adopted City of Bluffdale Transportation Plan, is allowed to construct a sight obscuring or solid fence up to six (6’) in height, except where the vision of an adjacent driveway may be affected.
         
      2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a parcel or lot which has been determined to have changed front yard orientation to a newly created right of way through an approved subdivision plat AND which had an existing swelling at the time of subdivision may construct fencing within the front setback in accordance with the orientation of the existing swelling up to six feet (6') in height. All requirements for clear view for intersections and adjacent driveways shall still apply.
         
   2. Any fence that may affect the vision of an adjacent driveway shall satisfy the following conditions:
      1. The fence shall not be sight obscuring and shall be constructed of chainlink or other similar material and be no less than seventy percent (70%) open space; or
      2. The fence shall be terminated no less than twenty feet (20') in each direction from the front corner of the lot adjacent to the affected driveway, thus forming a line of sight triangle; or
      3. The fence shall be no more than forty two inches (42") in height at a point no less than twenty feet (20') in each direction from the front corner of the lot adjacent to the affected driveway, thus forming a line of sight triangle; or
      4. The owner of the affected driveway may, in writing, waive the fencing restrictions for the adjacent lot; provided, that it can be shown that the backing of vehicles can be accomplished in a safe manner.
   3. Applicants for a fence greater than eight feet (8') in height must receive a conditional use permit in accordance with chapter 20 of this title. Minimum fence height for multi-family units is six feet (6').
2. Nonresidential Zones:
   1. Fences, walls and living fences may be constructed in nonresidential zones up to eight feet (8') high. Fence alignment may be at the back of sidewalk. All commercial areas on corner lots shall meet the clear view of the intersecting street criteria as defined in section 11-16-5 of this chapter.
   2. The provisions of this section shall not apply to:
      1. Fences required by State law to surround or enclose public utility installations, hazardous areas, public schools or other public buildings.
      2. Other fences such as sports court enclosures or patio enclosures in the front, side or rear yards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator with specific findings that, the fence does not create a hazard or violation of other ordinances.
      3. Temporary construction fences that are installed to protect the public from injury during construction or to maintain security for the development which is under construction. Temporary construction fences must be removed as soon as construction is finished.
   3. All fences and walls shall be constructed of substantial materials and the design and construction shall be consistent with the quality of dwellings and other improvements within the surrounding area. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or to maintain any barbed wire, concertina or razor wire, or electric fence along or adjacent to any public street in the City.
   4. Before commencing construction, plans for all fences, living fences and walls shall be submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)
      

1. Recreational Vehicles: It shall be unlawful to place any temporary recreational vehicle on any lot or parcel of land in the area covered by the zoning map and to use the structure for human habitation, except when located in a vacation vehicle court.
2. Manufactured Homes: It shall be unlawful to place a temporary manufactured home on any lot or parcel of land in an area covered by the zoning map and to use the structure for human habitation, except when located in a licensed mobile home park or in a vacation vehicle court.
3. Commercial Purposes: Temporary structures for commercial purposes may be allowed for not more than one year; provided, that a building permit has been issued for the construction of a permanent structure.
4. Construction Trailers Or Sales Offices: Temporary structures used as construction trailers or residential sales offices shall obtain approval by the Zoning Administrator before the structure is placed on site and shall be removed upon termination of said permit approval.
5. Regulations Of Structures Permitted: When permitted under this section, temporary structures shall meet the following regulations:
   1. The use of the temporary structures shall be in compliance with the zone in which it is located.
   2. Temporary structures shall only be allowed for uses that are permitted in the zones that they are to be located in.
   3. The structure shall be connected to the water and sewer, and the electric utility.
   4. The structure shall be secured to the earth to prevent displacement due to seismic or wind forces.
   5. The temporary structure and location shall conform to City Building Codes and setback requirements as set forth in this Code.
   6. The applicant has submitted payment of all fees. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)
      

1. Where allowed by the Tables of Allowed Uses (11.35.020 and 11.35.030) , the Zoning Administrator , may permit the use of land for a public utility substation, as defined in this Title (see section 11.20.20). These standards of review shall be required::
   1. A site plan application is required.
      
   2. All structures on the premises are designed to conform to the residential or commercial city design standards, as applicable.
   3. If adjacent to residential zoning, a land use buffer is required (see section 11.150.050.C of this code).
   4. Landscaping: The Perimeter of the substation site shall be landscaped in accordance with a landscaping plan approved by the zoning administrator, which meets the following minimum standards: 
      1. An irrigated landscaped setback with a minimum depth of ten feet (10') which includes at least medium sized trees (see section 7.40.030 of this Code) is required.
      2. Landscaping must adhere to the City's water efficiency standards (see section 11.150.050.9.B of this code).
   5. Perimeter Wall: The perimeter of the substation site shall be surrounded by a visually obscuring solid wall for public safety and to minimize visual impact for the surrounding residential or non-residential area. 
      1. Materials. Perimeter wall shall be constructed of concrete masonry units (CMU), architectural pre-cast concrete panels, or brick. CMU must be colored and textured. All walls shall feature architectural finishes with consideration of the surrounding area in design. Standard grey CMU is not allowed. CMU shall not be painted. 
      2. Height. Minimum 8' (feet). Maximum 12' (feet) shall be allowed.
2. Staff Review: All site plan applications for approval of a public utility substation will be reviewed by City staff for conformance to adopted standards. 
   

Except as otherwise provided herein, the maximum number of household pets permitted per dwelling unit in any zoning district shall be three (3). More than three (3) but not more than six (6) household pets may be permitted per dwelling unit in the A-5 Zoning District as a conditional use in accordance with the conditional use permit provisions set forth in chapter 20 of this title. A canine hobby license may also be issued as a conditional use in any zoning district which lists it as a conditional use and if it is in accordance with the licensing and permitting provisions of the City animal control ordinance, title 5, chapter 3 of this Code, and the conditional use permit provisions set forth in chapter 20 of this title. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)

1. The creation of or the issuance of a building permit for a lot or parcel accessed from a shared driveway may be approved by the Land Use Authority under the following circumstances:
   1. There exists certain unique circumstances that directly impact the lots or parcels to be accessed by the shared driveway as follows:
      1. The lots or parcels are isolated from any presently existing public streets or private rights of way and will be isolated from any future public streets or private rights of way; and
      2. The property has physical or legal barriers that isolate the proposed lots or parcels which preclude future expansion and development and deny through access to public streets or private rights of way.
   2. For purposes of this section, barriers may include: existing canals with recorded easements and rights-of-way that prohibit public access and crossing; railroad rights-of-way; terrain that prevents conventional access by public streets or private rights of way; utility easements which prohibit street access and crossing; existing developments of improved real property or easement restrictions contiguous to the subject property that prohibits extension of through public streets or private rights of way to or from the lots or parcels; existing or proposed drainage requirements which include storm drain channels, retention/detention ponds, or natural creek beds which prohibit public street access or private right of way access; or limited access roads which prohibit a public or private street connection.
2. Restrictions, Limitations: The creation of or the issuance of a building permit for a lot or parcel accessed by a shared driveway approved by the Land Use Authority shall comply with the following restrictions and limitations:
   1. Be located within a Residential R-1-87, R-1-43, R-1-10 or Agricultural A-5 Zoning District;
   2. The shared driveway shall provide access to a maximum of three (3) lots or parcels;
   3. The lot or parcel to be accessed off of the shared driveway meets all the standards and requirements under the City subdivision ordinance and land use ordinance;
   4. Required minimum yard setback requirements shall apply to all buildings fronting, siding or rearing on the shared driveway or private land and shall be measured from the boundary of any such right-of-way nearest the building;
   5. The shared driveway has a minimum recorded right-of-way width of at least twenty five feet (25') and all weather surface of at least twenty feet (20'), which meets all applicable standards of the adopted Fire Code;
   6. The shared driveway shall be improved in compliance with City standards and specifications for the number and intensity of lots or parcels served;
   7. The shared driveway shall provide a turnaround which complies with all applicable standards of the adopted Fire Code;
   8. No parking is permitted within the shared driveway;
   9. The shared driveway shall only be used to access single-family residences;
   10. Each adjoining lot or parcel using the shared driveway shall have recorded ownership or right-of-way access to such driveway or private lane by easement or fee title;
   11. All dwellings on the lots or parcels shall have access to a fire hydrant be within the distance specified by the adopted Fire Code, but in no case greater than five hundred feet (500');
   12. The shared driveway abuts and is accessed off of a fully improved and dedicated public street or approved private right of way or pre-existing private right of way which meets adopted City standards found in BCC 11.160.250;
   13. The shared driveway is not necessary to be dedicated as a public street to accomplish needed and logical street connections, to provide access to properties that may otherwise have no access or limited access to the detriment of the property, or other purpose determined to be necessary and appropriate as determined by the Land Use Authority with a recommendation from City Engineer including specific findings. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)
       

1. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to regulate the placement, orientation, distribution patterns and fixture types of outdoor lighting installed in the City. It is the intent of the City to encourage lighting that provides safety, utility and security while preventing glare on public ways, protecting the enjoyment of private property rights, conserving energy resources and reducing atmospheric light pollution.
2. General Provisions:
   1. All commercial outdoor lighting shall be turned off after business hours, except for essential security lighting, which shall be down directed and shielded.
   2. Lighting of signs, buildings and displays shall be directed downward. Uplighting shall be prohibited; provided, that in landscaped areas, uplighting may be allowed if approved as part of the site plan approval.
   3. Electrical service to outdoor lighting fixtures shall be underground unless fixtures are mounted directly on utility poles.
   4. All exterior lighting shall be fully shielded and directed downward to prevent off-site glare. The intensity of light within a site shall not exceed two-tenths (0.2) footcandles at any property line in a residential area and three-tenths (0.3) footcandles for any non-residential area. Where a use abuts a residential district or use a maximum of two-tenths (0.2) footcandles is permitted.
3. Exemptions: The following types of outdoor lighting shall be exempt from the provision of this section:
   1. Holiday lighting during the months of November, December and January. Seasonal decorations do not have to be shielded; provided, that they do not have a brightness of more than 0.1 foot-candles at the property line on which they are installed.
   2. Temporary lighting, including, but not limited to, circuses, fairs, carnivals and civic uses, for a period not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days, unless specified differently in an approved temporary use permit.
   3. Lighting associated with agricultural operations.
   4. Construction or emergency lighting; provided, that such lighting is temporary and is discontinued immediately upon the completion of the construction work or abatement of the emergency circumstances necessitating such lighting.
   5. Roadway lighting for safety or nighttime construction activity.
4. Lighting Of Building Facades: Lighting of building facades is not allowed, except for approved security lighting. Government buildings, church buildings, and historic buildings listed on a City or State approved historic register shall be exempt from this requirement. When allowed, lighted facades shall not exceed an illumination of five (5) foot-candles on a vertical surface.
5. Illumination Of Signage:
   1. Externally illuminated signs shall be served by light fixtures that are shielded and directed downward. The average level of illumination on the sign face shall not exceed three (3) foot-candles and the ratio of average to minimum illumination shall not exceed two to one (2:1).
   2. Internally illuminated signs shall be designed with light lettering or symbols on a darker background. If fluorescent lighting tubes are utilized, they shall be spaced on at least twelve inch (12") centers and be mounted at least three and one-half inches (3 1/2") from the sign face. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)
      

Existing use parking or traffic problems: In the event that use changes and traffic and/or parking becomes a problem based on repeated non-seasonal complaints, it is the property owner's responsibility to seek solutions to their traffic and/or parking problem. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)

Each garage sale shall not exceed two (2) days in a given thirty (30) calendar day period. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)

1. Swimming Pool Standards: The standards and requirements for swimming pools of portable or permanent construction not enclosed within a building are as follows:
   1. Pools shall be set back a minimum of five feet (5') from all property lines and not located in the required front yard.
   2. The pool shall be completely surrounded by a fence or wall having a lockable self-closing gate and a height of at least six feet (6') but no greater than eight feet (8'). This required fence or wall may encompass any amount of the lot or parcel, except that a swimming pool on the same lot and which is accessory to a dwelling unit shall not be located within the front yard setback.
   3. Pool construction shall conform to all requirements of the adopted Building Codes.
   4. A swimming pool shall not be located within a public utility easement or clear view area located along the side or rear property lines without prior written permission of all affected utility companies in accordance with section 11-16-23 of this chapter.
2. Sports Courts Standards:
   1. All sports courts in residential zones shall be set back a minimum of ten feet (10') from all property lines and shall not be located in the required front yard.
   2. Sports courts may be lighted with downward directed and shielded lighting that shall not exceed two-tenths (0.2) footcandles at the property line. No light poles shall exceed twenty feet (20') in height.
   3. Sport courts may be fenced using chain link or other see-through fence materials but shall not exceed eighteen feet (18') in height. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)
      

No dwelling, main building, accessory structures, small accessory building or structure, or swimming pool shall be located within a recorded easement area unless the property owner either produces written evidence satisfactory to the Zoning Administrator that the easement has been released, modified, allowed to be encroached upon, or executes a recordable document, in a form approved by the City Attorney, indicating that notwithstanding apparent existence of the easement, the structure may be subject to the superior interest of the easement holder and may be required to be relocated at the property owner's expense to accommodate such interest. The City is considered to have an interest within public utility easements in subdivisions, to be verified by the City Engineer.

1. Location: Any structure in an easement area shall be located pursuant to the setback and other applicable requirements of this title.
2. No Expansion Of Legal Rights: Nothing in this section is intended to expand or restrict the rights or obligations of any party to any recorded easement. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018) (Ord 2022-18, 11-9-2022)
   

1. Fortress Style: All storage units shall be designed and built in the fortress style, requiring a minimum eight foot (8') tall solid architectural building wall around the perimeter of the project, thereby minimizing the exposed public view of interior storage units.
2. Design Guidelines:
   1. Walls: All perimeter walls exposed to public view shall include a combination of colored split or smooth faced masonry block, brick, stone, or stucco. Walls shall provide a stepped vertical relief every one hundred feet (100') or less and incorporate elements such as wall caps, "eyebrows", or other architectural features in order to provide visual interest.
   2. Offices: All offices or other occupied space shall have an office, retail, or residential appearance and shall be constructed with a combination of colored masonry block, brick, or stone.
   3. Aisle Lanes: All interior aisle lanes shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20') in width.
3. Landscaping: All setbacks shall be completely landscaped. There shall be a minimum of one evergreen no less than eight feet (8') in height or deciduous tree with no less than one and one-half inch (1 1/2") caliper for every four hundred (400) square feet of land in the setback area and a minimum of one (1) 5-gallon or larger shrub for every one hundred (100) square feet of land in the setback area. Plantings should be distributed throughout the property. All areas outside of planting beds shall be landscaped with grass.
4. Permissible Lot Coverage: The sum total of all buildings, structures, and parking on parcels improved with storage units may be ninety percent (90%) of the total area of the parcel if adequate drainage is provided.
5. Setbacks: Where the outside wall of a fortress style structure abuts an overhead power corridor with a minimum width of at least one hundred feet (100') on an adjoining property in any zone, the minimum side or rear setback along this corridor shall be eliminated. All offices or other occupied spaces shall comply by the setbacks of the zone in which the project is located.
6. Restrictions: Storage units shall not be used for manufacturing, retail or wholesale selling, office functions, other business or service uses, or human or animal habitation. Storage facilities shall not permit storage of any hazardous, flammable, or explosive materials; hazardous waste; or any material which creates noxious dust, odor, or fumes. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)
   

1. Scope And Applicability: In order to facilitate property rights, fairness, and safety within the community, subdivision and lot development on private rights-of-way which differs from the City's adopted typical residential street standards is allowed, subject to the requirements of this section and other applicable ordinances and standards. "Preexisting private rights-of-way" are defined as any private right-of-way, legally established to provide access to parcels of land created prior to January 1, 2015.
2. Determination To Utilize A Private Right-Of-Way: The City reserves all rights to determine where public streets shall be located within the community, and may require public streets to be created or continued within subdivisions to promote the public health, safety, and welfare and to provide for the reasonable development of property within the community. Private rights-of-way should be utilized to address particular needs in circumstances where property configuration and preexisting private rights-of-way limit access to or create barriers to creating new-public streets and where public streets are not deemed necessary to serve the public's health, safety, and welfare.
   
   Private rights-of-way, may also be approved by the Land Use Authority and the City Engineer for two-and multiple-family dwelling developments, and commercial, mixed use, institutional, and industrial uses consistent with applicable provisions of this Code, relevant City standards, and applicable provisions of the adopted Fire Code and shall be located in a manner that does not endanger the public's health, safety, and welfare. All development accessing from private rights-of-way shall also comply with all applicable subdivision, use permit, and site plan processes.
3. Maximum Number Of Accessing Lots And Through Street Considerations: In any residential subdivision or development of parcels on lots of record, a preexisting private right-of-way or newly created private right of way shall provide access for no more than thirty (30) single-family lots, which includes all developable lots or parcels in existence before in addition to any proposed subdivision lots, as measured from the closest point of public street access.
   
4. Each newly created private right of way in a subdivision shall meet the cross section and construction standards for private rights of way shown in ST-7D.
   
5. All development on pre-existing private rights of way and newly created private rights of way shall adhere to all applicable requirements of the adopted Fire Code, which in some circumstances may impose additional safety requirements. Lots of record on, which otherwise meet all zoning requirements, do not require a subdivision or lot line adjustment and were established legally, shall meet the requirements of the adopted fire code to obtain a building permit for a single family dwelling regardless of the width and length of the pre-existing private right of way.
6. Connections to public street networks: Pre-existing private rights or newly created private rights-of-way which do not meet the City's adopted public street standards shall not be utilized as through streets which connect adjacent public neighborhood streets. Where it is anticipated to connect neighborhood public street networks, streets and rights-of-way shall conform to adopted City public street standards.
7. Access and Ownership: Private rights of way may be owned in common or owned wholly or in part by individual lots or parcels. Each adjoining lot or parcel using the shared driveway shall have recorded ownership or right-of-way access to such driveway or private lane by easement or fee title;
   
8. Width And Cross Section: New subdivisions which have frontage or gain access on preexisting private rights-of-way may gain access to their property from the preexisting private right-of-way if the right-of-way meets the applicable standards of the adopted Fire Code, or can be brought into compliance with applicable standards. The minimum standard of the pre-existing private right of way from which the new subdivision accesses shall require the right-of-way to be paved with asphalt or concrete to the minimum adopted Fire Code accessway width requirements, in addition to all other applicable fire code provisions.
   
9. New subdivision standards. From the point where the new subdivision property boundary fronts or gains access from a pre-existing private right-of-way, the minimum right-of-way width and cross section design of a newly created private right-of-way shall meet the City's adopted standards for private streets found in standard ST-7D. A new public street cannot gain access from a pre-existing private right of way or newly created private right of way.
   
   Development standards for non-single-family lots, developments, or parcels accessing from any type of private right of way shall be determined by first adhering to the applicable standards of the adopted Fire Code; secondly, by a traffic analysis prepared by a licensed professional engineer; and finally, by general considerations found in the City's use permit, site plan, parking, and subdivision ordinances, and other applicable adopted standards as applicable. When it is determined that a private right-of-way is not necessary or desired and is not allowed for access to a development, all street rights-of-way shall be constructed as public streets and shall comply with all applicable adopted public street standards.
10. Compliance With Standards And Specifications: Each newly created private right-of-way shall be fully paved and the structural pavement section shall be constructed in compliance with the City of Bluffdale development standards and technical specifications and a geotechnical analysis of the load bearing capacity of the soils under the proposed roadway, if required by the City's standards. All private right-of-way improvements shall be completed and inspected for compliance with the approved plans prior to any applicant applying for a building permit. Drainage from the private right-of-way shall be provided for in accordance with City standards and ordinances.
11. Underground Utilities To Provide Required Public Utility Easements: Water and stormwater utilities underneath a private right-of-way shall provide recorded public easements as necessary for storm drain, culinary and secondary water utilities. In some cases, certain infrastructure may be deemed private utilities for ownership and maintenance purposes, in accordance with City standards. The City shall retain the right to require public utility and drainage easements to be recorded on private rights-of-way as a condition of subdivision or building permit approval, as the case may be. Utilities under a private right-of-way which are provided by special service districts or private or public utility companies are subject to their rules and regulations.
12. Fire Hydrants And Turnaround: Each private right-of-way more than one hundred fifty feet (150') in length shall have fire hydrants and a turnaround constructed as required by the adopted Fire Code.
13. On Street Parking: On street parking shall be prohibited on a private right-of-way asphalt cross section less than thirty feet (30') wide. Enforcement of on street parking restrictions shall be the responsibility of the owners of the private right-of-way. Appropriate signage stating these restrictions shall be required as part of the required improvements for any development approved on a private right-of-way.
14. Easement: Each private right-of-way shall be established or verified in the form of an easement acceptable to the Bluffdale City Attorney and recorded with the County Recorder.
15. Maintenance: An applicant proposing a subdivision or development with access from a private right-of-way shall submit a document detailing the method for maintaining the private right-of-way, private utilities, required street lighting, and any common areas, and estimating the annual expenses therefor, including a snow plowing and storage plan. The document shall be in a form acceptable to the Bluffdale City Attorney and shall be recorded in the County Recorder's Office.
16. Setbacks: Minimum setback requirements shall apply to all buildings fronting, siding or rearing on any private right-of-way and shall be measured from the boundary of the private right-of-way nearest the building and its extension through the applicable lot.
17. Expansion Of Existing Subdivisions: Residential subdivisions approved prior to (the effective date of this ordinance section) and which are accessed by a private right-of-way may add more residential lots consistent with all applicable provisions of this section.
18. Process To Require A Public Street: The establishment or utilization of a private right-of-way shall be evaluated by the City Engineer and may, at the direction of the Land Use Authority with appropriate findings, be required to be dedicated as a public street constructed to City street standards to make logical street connections or to provide access to abutting properties that may otherwise have no access or limited access to the detriment of the property.
19. Deviations From Strict Compliance; Fire Code Modifications; Length Of Single Access Dead End Streets, Curb, Gutter, And Sidewalk, Delay Agreements: In certain circumstances, preexisting accessways or unique geographical features may limit the ability to strictly comply with the dimensional width standards or maximum length for pre-existing private rights-of-way or new private streets. Deviations from strict compliance may be approved by the Land USe Authority where the Fire Marshal has determined an appropriate Fire Code modification which complies with provisions of the International Fire Code (IFC), as adopted. Fire Code modifications may include items such as requiring automatic fire extinguishing systems, turnouts for passing and evacuation, and other appropriate safety items provided for as alternatives in the adopted Fire Code.
    

1. Small accessory buildings and structures shall be allowed to be constructed in any residential zone within any required rear or side yard setbacks, subject to the following requirements:
   1. Small accessory buildings and structures shall be subject to the permit and construction requirements of all adopted Building and Fire Codes;
   2. Shall not be constructed closer than two feet (2') to any side or rear property line;
   3. Shall adhere to the requirements of section 11.160.230 of this chapter if proposed to be constructed within recorded utility easements;
   4. Shall be limited to a maximum of four hundred (400) square feet in floor area, which shall be included in a parcel's overall lot coverage;
   5. Shall have a maximum wall height of twelve feet (12'), excluding end gables, and a maximum roofline height of sixteen feet (16');
   6. Shall be used for storage use only;
   7. May be located in the rear or side yard, no less than ten feet (10') behind the front vertical plane of the dwelling;
   8. Shall not overhang into or direct any drainage from the building or foundation into any adjacent property.
2. Small accessory buildings and structure within any nonresidential zone may be allowed within any rear or side yard setbacks without setback limitations, subject to the following requirements:
   1. Shall conform to all site plan approval and design requirements found in City ordinances;
   2. Shall be subject to the permit and construction requirements of all adopted Building and Fire Codes;
   3. Shall adhere to the requirements of section 11.160.230 of this chapter if proposed to be constructed within easements;
   4. Shall be limited to a maximum of four hundred (400) square feet in floor area, which shall be included in a parcel's overall lot coverage;
   5. Shall have a maximum wall height of twelve feet (12'), excluding end gables, and a maximum roofline height of sixteen feet (16');
   6. Shall be used for storage use only;
   7. Shall be located in the rear yard, behind the vertical plane of the most rearward wall of the primary structure;
   8. Shall not overhang into or direct any drainage from the building or foundation into any adjacent property. (Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018) (Ord. 2022-18, 11-9-22)

1. Allowed: Only allowed as listed in section 11-35-2, "Table Of Permitted, Conditional, And Accessory Uses For Nonresidential Zones", of this title.
2. Access: Hobby garage developments must have primary access to a designated Utah State Route within seven hundred fifty feet (750') of the primary entrance to the approved use.
3. Fortress Style: All developments shall be designed and built in the fortress style, requiring a minimum eight foot (8') tall solid architectural building wall around the perimeter of the project.
4. Design Guidelines:
   1. Aisle Lanes: All interior aisle lanes shall be a minimum of forty feet (40') in width.
   2. Walls: All perimeter walls exposed to public view shall include a combination of colored split or smooth faced masonry block, brick, stone, or stucco. Walls shall provide a stepped vertical relief every one hundred feet (100') or less and incorporate elements such as wall caps, "eyebrows", or other architectural features in order to provide visual interest.
5. Landscaping: All setbacks shall be completely landscaped. There shall be a minimum of one evergreen no less than eight feet (8') in height or deciduous tree with no less than one and one-half inch (1 1/2") caliper for every four hundred (400) square feet of land in the setback area and a minimum of one (1) 5-gallon or larger shrub for every one hundred (100) square feet of land in the setback area. Plantings should be distributed throughout the property. All areas outside of planting beds shall be landscaped with grass.
6. Permissible Lot Coverage: The sum of all buildings, structures, and parking on the portion of a development identified as a hobby garage development may be ninety percent (90%) of the total area of the parcel. The sum of all buildings, structures, and parking on the remaining portion of a development not containing hobby garages shall be eighty percent (80%) of the total area of the parcel being used for purposes other than hobby garages.
7. Setbacks: The minimum side or rear setback shall be zero feet (0'), unless the development abuts a residential zone, then the minimum side or rear setback shall be twenty feet (20').
8. Restrictions: Hobby garage units shall not be used for manufacturing, retail or wholesale selling, office functions, or human or animal habitation. Hobby garage units shall not permit storage of any hazardous or flammable materials unless in containers approved by the International Fire Code (IFC), hazardous waste, or any material which creates noxious dust, odor, or fumes.
9. Personal Use: An owner of a unit may use such unit for a personal use that is not considered a residential, business or retail use, such as a hobby or storage of vehicles and personal property.
10. Residential Use Not Allowed: No portion of any hobby garage development shall be used for residential purposes and no owner may sleep overnight in or on their unit. A unit may include bathroom facilities provided that no unit may include or contain more than one toilet. Kitchen-type appliances will be allowed, provided all appliances are limited to a 120-volt, single pole, GFCI receptacle.
11. Animals: Keeping of animals is not permitted on any part of a hobby garage development or in any unit.
12. Parking: The term "vehicles", as used in this section shall include, without limitation, automobiles, trucks, watercraft, trailers, motorcycles, ATVs, campers, vans, airplanes, recreational vehicles and machines similar to the foregoing. No vehicle may be left upon any portion of the project except in a garage, driveway, parking pad or other area designated; however, guests and invitees of owners may park vehicles in the aisles as long as it does not impede the flow of traffic or block driveways for up to five (5) hours at a time. Commercial vehicles, recreational vehicles, mobile homes, trailers, campers, boats or other watercraft, or other oversized vehicles, stored vehicles and unlicensed vehicles or inoperable vehicles shall not be parked within the project other than in an enclosed unit. This section shall not apply to emergency vehicle repairs. No additional off-site parking spaces are required.
13. Compliance With Laws: All building and improvements shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, adopted Building Code rules and regulations of governmental bodies having jurisdiction over the project.
14. Explosives: No unit shall be used to manufacture, store, distribute or sell explosives or associated materials.
15. Security: Any development with hobby garages must maintain an active owners' association that remains intact through the duration of the use. The owners' association must provide on-site security, containing at minimum:
    1. Gated Access: Electronic entry gates with unique passcodes or security cards. Codes must be made available for nonemergency or other City personnel and first responders for emergency access.
    2. Lighting: A detailed lighting plan must be provided to ensure well-lit areas, while reducing light pollution to surrounding neighborhoods and developments. Subject to existing City standards.
    3. Video Surveillance: Video surveillance at entry points and monitoring of common areas. (Ord. 2018-01, 1-10-2018; amd. Ord. 2018-05, 3-14-2018)
       

1. The keeping of large animals is allowed as follows:
   1. In the A-5, R-1-43, and R-1-87 zones, on lots greater than one-half (1/2) acre it is permitted to keep two (2) cows, two (2) horses, five (5) sheep, five (5) goats, or two (2) pigs/hogs per one-half (½) acre. Twenty-five (25) chickens or twenty (25) pheasants or similar fowl are equal to one large animal.
   2. Young pigs/hogs, born of personal stock, are counted as adults at 12 weeks and all other young animals born of personal stock are counted as adults at 6 months. Any unlisted animal will be compared with those listed by size and weight by the Zoning Administrator or designee.
2. Table of allowed animal uses:
   
   

   Animals	Zone	Lot Size	Number
   Chickens	All Residential Single Family Zones, except R-1-43 and R-1-87	greater than or equal to 5,000 SF	3 per 5,000 SF
   Bees	R-1-10, R-1-43, and R-1-43: CRO/PRD Zones	greater than or equal to 10,000 SF	2 colonies on lots less than or equal to 0.50 acres, 4 colonies on lots greater than 0.50 acres (up to 1.0 acre), with 1 additional colony for each additional 0.50 acres
   Pygmy Goats; in zones where large animals are not allowed	R-1-10 (Not permitted in CRO developments in the R-1-43 zones (i.e. Parry Farms and Spring View Farms)	greater than or equal to 10,000 SF	2 per lot maximum
   Large Animals	R-1-43, R-1-87, A-5*, which are not developed as a CRO zone (i.e. Parry Farms and Spring View Farms)	On lots greater than or equal to 0.50 acres per existing code (see BCC 11.160.280 above). On lots less than 0.50 acre, standards in the following column shall govern	2 Horses, cows, or pigs or 5 sheep or goats, or 25 chickens, fowls, or pheasants (equal to 1 large animal) on lots less than 0.50 acre

   
   * These standards do not apply to properties located in the A-5 Zone which are at least 5 contiguous acres in size. Properties in the A-5 Zone which are not 5 acres or more in size shall adhere to the animal limits set forth in the R-1-43 Zone and BCC 11.160.280.
   
3. In addition, the following standards shall apply for raising chickens:
   1. Chickens may not be permitted to roam beyond the locational requirements for enclosures, pen, coops, and run areas.
      
   2. Accessory structures housing chickens shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20’) from the nearest primary structure or habitable dwelling on adjoining properties.
   3. Slaughtering/processing chickens is not allowed.
   4. Owners are responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of chicken facilities.
   5. The raising of residential chickens and egg production shall be done in such a way that the use is clearly subordinate to the residential character of the property with no significant impacts or nuisances being created for the residential neighborhood in general and adjoining property owners in particular.
      
   6. The storage and accessibility of chicken feed shall be so handled to discourage rodents, other vermin, and predators.
      
   7. Property owners will ensure that the raising of residential chickens and egg production is properly conducted and monitored to not create impacts to neighbors. Approval to raise residential chickens shall include the construction and maintenance of adequate and comely coops, pens, enclosures, and property fencing that will confine chickens to the property and that do not adversely affect neighborhood property values. The maintenance and cleanliness of facilities and equipment shall be the ongoing responsibility of the property owner.
      
   8. Roosters are not allowed in the R-1-10 zone, or the CRO and PRD subdivisions within the R-1-43 zone. (Ord. 2020-19, 8/26/2020)
      

1. Each single family dwelling unit shall landscape the lot or parcel from the front of the unit to the street. Required landscaping shall be completed within one (1) year from the date of the certificate of occupancy.
2. All landscaping shall adhere to the City's adopted water efficiency and other applicable standards.
   
   1. For trees within 50 feet of powerlines, please refer to BCC 7.040.030.D and BCC 7.40.050. Trees adjacent to other utilities shall be subject to those utilities' requirements.

No more than one commercially licensed, registered, or insured truck or vehicle over 26,000 GVWR, along with no more than one associated commercial licensed, registered, or insured trailer may be allowed to be stored on a residentially zoned or designated parcel, subject to the following conditions:

1. The property on which the vehicle resides must be in the R-1-43, R-1-87, or A-5 zone on a property that is a minimum of 0.95 acres in size. No commercial vehicles over 26,000 GVWR are allowed to be stored or parked in any other residentially zoned or designated property.
2. The allowed truck and trailer storage is considered an accessory use to a residential dwelling on a property and shall not be allowed as a primary use of any residentially zoned property without a dwelling on the subject property
   
3. The vehicle shall not operate, run, or idle for more than 15 minutes between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am.
   
4. The vehicle and/or trailer must be registered or apportioned to the occupant of the property on which it resides or owned by the company that employs or contracts the resident of the property
5. In the R-1-43 and R-1-87 zones, the vehicle and/or trailer shall be located behind the front plane of the dwelling in a side or rear yard.
   
   
6. Commercial vehicles shall not be parked or stored within any public street right of way.
7. Construction equipment may be stored on a lot when:
   
   1. An active building permit is issued for the lot upon which the equipment is stored, and the equipment being stored is being used specifically for the construction activity on said lot.
   2. The equipment is being used for an approved city or public utility infrastructure construction project in the vicinity of the lot.
8. Restricted vehicles which haul hay or other agricultural product produced on a property in the R-1-43, R-1-87, or A-5 zone may be utilized on the property where the product or commodity was grown during harvest time only.
9. Recreational vehicles, as defined in this Title, and which are owned by the property owner in which they are located are not considered commercial vehicles.
   

1. For detached residences the following items shall be permitted to encroach into the required rear setback:
   1. An uncovered landing or uncovered walkout porch up to thirty-two (32) square feet in area and attached to the residential structure; and
   2. One or more window wells.
2. This provision shall not negate other allowed encroachments into setbacks as permitted elsewhere in this Title.