This chapter contains regulations for the zoning districts of Cache County. It includes a list of base and overlay districts and a brief explanation of each district's purpose. The provisions of this chapter are supplemented by other regulations of the zoning ordinance that apply to particular uses and development types and to development within certain zoning districts.

(Ord. 2014-03, 3-25-2014, eff. 4-9-2014)

The following are the base zoning districts:

Rural 2 (RU2)

Rural 5 (RU5)

Agricultural (A10)

Forest recreation (FR40)

Commercial (C)

Industrial (I)

Resort recreation (RR)

(Ord. 2014-03, 3-25-2014, eff. 4-9-2014)

The following provide the purpose(s) of each of Cache County's established base zoning districts:

1. Rural 2 Zone (RU2):
   1. To allow for residential development in a moderately dense pattern that can allow for rural subdivisions, and to allow for clustering plans larger than a single parcel. This type of development should be located and designed to not unreasonably impede adjacent agricultural uses, nor to unreasonably conflict with the development standards of adjacent municipalities.
   2. To implement the policies of Cache countywide comprehensive plan, including those regarding improved roadways, density based residential standards, clustering, moderate income housing and municipality standards.
   3. This zone must be appropriately served by suitable public roads, have access to the necessary water and utilities, and have adequate provision of public services.
2. Rural 5 Zone (RU5):
   1. To allow for residential estate development in a low density pattern that can allow for rural subdivisions and smaller scale agricultural uses. This type of development should be located and designed to not unreasonably impede adjacent agricultural uses, nor to unreasonably conflict with the development standards of adjacent municipalities.
   2. To implement the policies of Cache countywide comprehensive plan, including those regarding agricultural promotion, prime farmlands, improved roadways, density based residential standards, clustering, moderate income housing and municipality standards.
   3. This zone must be appropriately served by suitable public roads, have access to the necessary water and utilities, and have adequate provision of public services.
3. Agricultural Zone (A10):
   1. To provide areas to promote and protect the opportunities for a broad range of agricultural uses and activities where farming is a viable component of the local economy.
   2. To implement the policies of Cache countywide comprehensive plan, including those regarding agricultural promotion, prime farmlands, density based residential standards, and clustering.
4. Forest Recreation Zone (FR40):
   1. To permit the proper use of the forest areas of Cache County for grazing, forestry, mining, recreation, and other activities to the extent compatible with the protection of the natural and scenic resources of the forests for the benefit of present and future generations.
5. Commercial Zone (C):
   1. To provide compatible locations for retail, office, and business/commerce activities, to enhance employment opportunities, to encourage the efficient use of land, to enhance property values, and to strengthen the county's tax base.
   2. This zone must be appropriately served by suitable public roads, have access to the necessary water and utilities, and have adequate provision of public services.
6. Industrial Zone (I):
   1. To provide locations where manufacturing, processing, warehousing, and fabrication of goods and material can be carried on with minimum conflict or deleterious effect upon the surrounding properties. The purpose of this zone is also to promote the economic well being of the citizens and to broaden the tax base.
   2. This zone must be appropriately served by suitable public roads, have access to the necessary water and utilities, and have adequate provision of public services.
7. Resort Recreation Zone (RR):
   1. To allow mountain resort and recreation development within Cache County on privately held land. This zone allows for multiple mountain resort and recreation uses within a master planned area. The regulations of the zone are designed to:
      1. Provide new recreation opportunities in northern Utah and create destination resort options for the county; and
      2. Promote interesting, creative, and indigenous mountain landscaping, design, and architecture that blends in with natural surroundings and follows project specified design guidelines; and
      3. Stimulate the local economy and increase the tax base of the county; and
      4. Protect the county's environment; and
      5. Regulate and control development.

(Ord. 2014-03, 3-25-2014, eff. 4-9-2014)

The following are the overlay zoning districts:

Mineral extraction and excavation (ME) overlay

Public infrastructure (PI) overlay

(Ord. 2014-03, 3-25-2014, eff. 4-9-2014)

Overlay zoning districts may be created to reflect unique boundaries that may or may not utilize existing property lines. Overlay zoning districts may be approved by the land use authority in sizes and/or configurations particular to the needs of the proposed use. The following provide the purpose(s) of each of Cache County's established overlay zoning districts:

1. Mineral Extraction And Excavation (ME) Overlay Zone:
   1. The purpose of this zone is to establish locations and to protect the commercial mineral extraction and excavation industry while protecting the environment and county citizens. This zone is to assure that the operations of such sites do not impact adjoining uses and are not encroached upon by surrounding noncompatible land uses within Cache County.
   2. This zone and provisions thereof are deemed necessary in the public interest to affect practices which will, for the economical use of vital materials necessary for our economy, give due consideration to the present and future use of land in the interest of promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of Cache County.
2. Public Infrastructure (PI) Overlay Zone:
   1. To provide for the siting and operation of public infrastructure in an environmentally sound and economically competitive manner.
   2. To inform current and potential residents of the county of the possible location of future public infrastructure locations.
   3. To ensure that any public infrastructure be designed, constructed, and operated in a safe and efficient manner, and in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations for the protection of the general health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the county.

(Ord. 2014-03, 3-25-2014, eff. 4-9-2014)