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Centerville City Zoning Code

12.32 Residential

Zones

12.32.010 Purpose

The purpose of the residential zones is set forth in CZC 12.30.020.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.32.020 Scope

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to any real property located in a residential zone as shown on the Zoning Map. No building, structure or real property shall be used and no building or structure shall hereafter be erected, structurally or substantially altered, or enlarged except as set forth in this Chapter. Such requirements shall not be construed to prohibit or limit other applicable provisions of this Title, the Centerville Municipal Code, or other laws.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.32.030 Definitions

Certain words and phrases in this Chapter, including uses, are defined in CZC 12.12 (Definitions).

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.32.040 Uses Allowed

  1. Permitted and Conditional Uses. Permitted and conditional uses allowed in residential zones shall be as set forth in the Table of Uses in CZC 12.36 (Table of Uses). Permitted and conditional uses are indicated by "P" or "C", respectively. Uses not permitted are indicated by "N".
  2. Accessory Uses.  Permitted and conditional uses set forth on the Table of Uses shall be deemed to include accessory uses and activities that are necessarily and customarily associated with and incidental and subordinate to such uses.
    1. Accessory uses shall be subject to the same regulations that apply to permitted and conditional uses in the same zone except as otherwise expressly provided in this Title.
    2. No accessory use, building, or structure shall be allowed on a lot or parcel unless a permitted or conditional use has been and is currently established.
    3. Accessory uses in residential zones shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
      1. Garage sales, subject to applicable standards of CZC 12.56 (Temporary Uses);
      2. Garages and off-street parking areas, subject to applicable standards of CZC 12.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading);
      3. Hobby activities when conducted by an occupant of the premises solely for personal enjoyment, amusement, or recreation and which do not conflict with any applicable provision of the Centerville Municipal Code;
      4. Home occupations, subject to applicable standards of CZC 12.62 (Home Occupations);
      5. Household pets (See animal control ordinances regarding legal limits);
      6. Nurseries and greenhouses, when used for non-commercial purposes;
      7. Playhouses, patios, porches, gazebos, and incidental storage buildings;
      8. Swimming pools and hot tubs for use by residents and their guests; and
      9. Animals and fowl for recreational and family food production (for chickens and rabbits only) in accordance with and subject to the provisions of CZC 12.55.240
  3. Prohibited Uses.  Any use not shown on the Table of Uses shall be prohibited unless the Zoning Administrator determines the use is substantially the same as a permitted or conditional use in accordance with CZC 12.21.190.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.32.050 Development Standards

Development standards within residential zones are set forth in Section 12.32.300.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.32.055 Additional Development Standards For R-M And R-H Zones

Notwithstanding the Regulations of General Applicability in CZC 12.32.060 and the Table of Development Standards in CZC 12.32.300, all residential development within the R-M and R-H Zones shall comply with the following development standards.

  1. Architectural Design Standards. All primary buildings within the R-M and R-H Zones shall be designed by a licensed, professional architect and all drawings submitted for approval or permit shall bear the architect’s stamp for the State of Utah.  
  2. Exterior Design Standards. All sides of primary buildings within the R-M and R-H Zones shall receive design consideration with particular attention given to areas exposed to public view. 
    1. All primary buildings within a development project shall possess an overall building architectural theme, including, but not limited to, exterior building materials, textures, colors and signage. 
    2. The apparent mass of primary buildings or structures shall be minimized through design, articulation, and use of materials. An open design is desired that visually and physically breaks up the mass and footprint of buildings. Approaches such as the use of vertical and horizontal planes, roof pitches, roof lines, windows, reveals, and alcoves shall be used to create façade variation, shadows, corners, and architectural interest. Articulation approaches should not appear to be applied randomly or merely a surface treatment. In addition, the use of any multiple articulation approaches shall be coordinated to affect a complementary building design.
    3. Natural or natural-appearing materials, such as stone, cultured stone, brick, and wood, shall be the design gestures used in the architectural design of all primary buildings. Wood siding, cement fiber board siding, and other similar appearing materials shall be the other main materials used in the design of all residential buildings. Substantial or prominent use of synthetic stucco, and unnatural appearing materials, such as metal, vinyl, and plastics are to be used sparingly. Use of such secondary and/or accent materials shall not exceed 20% of the building or structure’s exterior.
    4. The Planning Commission shall review and approve architectural design of buildings within the R-M and R-H Zones in accordance with the provisions set forth herein during conditional use permit and/or site plan review. 
  3. Landscaping and Open Space. All residential developments within the R-M and R-H Zones, except for single-family developments, shall comply with the landscaping regulations of CZC 12.51 (Landscaping and Screening), and more specifically, the regulations of CZC 12.51.070(g) regarding multi-family developments. Additionally, landscaping and open spaces shall be designed in a manner to meet the residential needs for active and passive spaces for residents and visitors, such as private spaces, entry features, small centralized gathering areas, and buffering adjacent land uses. Furthermore, such areas shall be designed with the amenities or features that complement the various expected residents, both day and evening hours, and beyond the default design of a tot lot, playground, or clubhouse.  
  4. Use of Public and Private Roadways. All dwellings within residential developments in R-M and R-H Zones shall be accessed from a public roadway, unless otherwise approved as part of a planned development or condominium (See, CZC 12.55.150). Approved access from a private right-of-way shall meet the following standards:
    1. Access to and from a public street may be in the form of private right-of-way or a driveway, as defined or required by this Title. 
    2. Two points of ingress/egress from a public right-of-way shall be established for any development greater than 20 dwellings, irrespective of the allowed gross density.
    3. When a private right-of-way is utilized, the private right-of-way pavement (i.e. travel lanes) shall be at least 27-feet and the constructed cross-section with curb and gutter of the roadway shall be built to City Specifications.
    4. Access using a private right-of-way shall be constructed with a sufficient width to provide on-street parking for visitors at a ratio of at least 0.5 stalls per dwelling. An exception may be provided to this ratio if visitor parking is provided by separate parking area or parking lot as part of a site plan approved by the City.
    5. A sidewalk system shall be provided on both sides of any private right-of-way. An exception may be provided to this requirement if an alternate integrated development pathway system connecting to the public right-of-way and serving the dwellings is provided to satisfy the requirement for sidewalks, as part of a site plan approved by the City.
    6. A private right-of-way shall be perpetually maintained by the developer or an owner’s association.  Such perpetual care and maintenance obligations shall be addressed with covenant, conditions, and restrictions, for the development approved by the City and recorded against the property.     
    7. A private right-of-way design shall also comply with all applicable Fire Code regulations.
  5. Residential Development Style Limitations for R-M Zone.  The residential development style for residential development within the R-M Zone shall be limited to single-family dwellings, twin homes, duplexes, or townhomes in tri-plex, four-plex, and six-plex formats that mimic a typical neighborhood style street on public or private roadways (as described in Subsection (d)).  Higher density design formats such as stacked flats or apartment style buildings or buildings constructed with associated vehicular parking lot style facilities are prohibited in the R-M Zone.  

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2017-28 on 11/21/2017

12.32.060 Regulations Of General Applicability

The use and development of real property in residential zones shall conform to regulations of general applicability as set forth in the following Chapters of this Title.

  1. CZC 12.50 (Existing Conditions Inventory)
  2. CZC 12.51 (Landscaping and Screening)
  3. CZC 12.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading)
  4. CZC 12.53 (Sensitive Lands)
  5. CZC 12.54 (Signs)
  6. CZC 12.55 (Supplementary Development Standards)
  7. CZC 12.56 (Temporary Uses)

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.32.070 Regulations For Specific Uses

To the extent that use and development of real property includes any matter encompassed by a regulation for a specific use as set forth in CZC 12.60 to CZC 12.69 of this Title, such regulation shall apply in addition to the requirements of this Chapter and shall prevail over any conflicting provision of this Chapter.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.32.080 Special Regulations

  1. No Animals without Residential Use. When a zone permits the keeping of animals on a lot or parcel, such lot or parcel shall simultaneously be occupied by a developed residential use.
  2. Increased Height. Notwithstanding the height limitations set forth in CZC 12.32.300, a greater building height may be allowed in residential zones pursuant to a conditional use permit; provided, however, that such greater height shall not exceed 10% of the otherwise applicable height limit.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.32.090 Waiver Of Strict Compliance

  1. Waivers Authorized. Notwithstanding the hard surfacing limitations set forth in Section 12.32.300, the Planning Commission may approve a greater amount of hard surfacing on a lot or parcel that does not contain a dwelling use, in conjunction with a landscaping waiver as outlined in CZC 12.51.050, if required.
    1. A waiver may be allowed, provided that a minimum 15-foot landscaped buffer, as outlined in CZC 12.51.070(b), shall be maintained along all interior and rear lot lines.
  2. Application. A person desiring a waiver from requirements of this Chapter, with regards to hard surfacing requirements, shall, in conjunction with an applicable development application, submit a written request which describes the proposed waiver, provides grounds justifying the waiver, and shows how the intent of this Chapter will be met by the proposed waiver.
  3. Findings Required. The Planning Commission may authorize a waiver from the requirements of hard surfacing limitation set forth in Section 12.32.300, to the extent authorized herein, only if it finds the waiver:
    1. Preserves the intent of this Chapter and the provisions for which a waiver is authorized.
    2. The granting of a waiver will not result in an adverse impact on the surrounding properties; and
      1. The strict application of the provision in question is unreasonable or unnecessary for the specific use, design or site proposal given the nature of the proposal or alternate measures proposed by the applicant; or
      2. The property has extraordinary or exceptional physical conditions that do not generally exist on nearby property in the same zone and such conditions will not allow strict compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.32.300 Table Of Development Standards In Residential Zones

The Development Standards for Residential Zones is set forth in the following Table.

Development StandardZones
R-LR-MR-H
Building Standards
Distance between buildings6 feet6 feet6 feet
Maximum height, main building 135 feet35 feet35 feet
Maximum height, accessory building20 feet20 feet20 feet
Lot and Parcel Standards
Minimum areaNone10,000 sq ft1 acre
Minimum frontage40 feet60 feet60 feet
Minimum width, interior lot60 feet60 feet100 feet
Minimum width, corner lot70 feet70 feet110 feet
Setback Standards - Front Yard
Any building 225 feet25 feet25 feet
Setback Standards - Rear Yard
Main building 320 feet20 feet20 feet
Accessory building (one-story) - 400 square feet or less 4, 53 feet3 feet3 feet
Accessory building - Greater than 400 square feet and up to the maximum height allowed by the applicable zone 4, 55 feet5 feet5 feet
Setback Standards - Interior Side Yard
Main building 58 feet
Minimum total width of both sides yards: 18 feet
8 feet
Minimum total width of both sides yards: 18 feet
12 feet
Accessory buildingNot permittedNot permitted
Setback Standards - Street Side Yard 6
Main building20 feet18 feet20 feet
Main building on corner lot abutting side yard of another lot or parcel20 feet18 feet20 feet
Accessory buildingNot permittedNot permittedNot permitted
Site Standards
Animal units permittedNoneNoneNone
Buffer landscaping requirementsSee CZC 12.51.070(b)See CZC 12.51.070(b)See CZC 12.51.070(b)
Buildable area, minimum2,000 square feet2,000 square feet3,000 square feet
Buildable area minimum, range of length/width ratioBetween 2:1 and 1:2Between 2:1 and 1:2Between 2:1 and 1:2
Gross density, maximum, permitted use4 units per acre6 units per acre8 units per acre
Gross density, maximum, conditional useNot applicableNot applicable12 units per acre
Hard surfacing, maximum total of lot or parcel60%60%60%
Hard surfacing, maximum total of front, rear, and side yards50%50%50%
Outside storageNot permittedNot permittedNot permitted
  1. Except as otherwise permitted by CZC 12.32.080(b) and CZC 12.55.120.
  2. Except as modified by the provisions of CZC 12.55.130(h).
  3. Flexibility for setbacks may be provided for multiple-family dwelling unit in R-M and R-H Zones in accordance with and subject to the provisions of CZC 12.55.130(l).
  4. Setback is measured from any interior and/or rear lot line.
  5. Subject to compliance with applicable Construction Codes.
  6. Flexibility for setbacks may be provided for multiple-family dwelling unit in R-M and R-H Zones in accordance with and subject to the provisions of CZC 12.55.130(l).
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016
Amended by Ord. 2017-04 on 3/7/2017
Amended by Ord. 2017-28 on 11/21/2017
Amended by Ord. 2019-12 on 7/2/2019

2016-20

2017-28

2017-04

2019-12