The Residential Agriculture Zone, hereinafter also referred to as the RA-5 Zone provides areas where single-family residential development and associated uses may be harmoniously integrated with agricultural pursuits.

This zone is intended to allow the keeping of farm animals in conjunction with single-family dwelling units yet retain land in parcels large enough to provide efficient and attractive development or as clustered developments to encourage natural or agricultural open spaces.

The RA-5 Zone is also intended to accommodate equestrian oriented residential developments, allowing a design which could include non-commercial stables, training areas and equestrian or pedestrian trails as an integral part of the development.

Table 8-1 in Section 08-020 sets forth Allowed Uses (A), Conditional Uses (C), Temporary Uses (T), Low Impact Uses (L), and Prohibited Uses (X) for the RA-5 Zone District. Permitted uses are by right provided the parcel and buildings meet all other provisions of this Code and any other applicable ordinances of Coalville City.

Lots or parcels of land, which legally existed or were created by a preliminary or final plat approval prior to the adoption of this Code, shall not be denied a building permit solely for a reason of non-conformance with the parcel or density requirements of this Chapter and are declared a legal nonconforming use under this Code.

No more than one (1) single-family dwelling may be placed on a lot or parcel in a residential zone, except in a zone that allows either two-family or multi-family dwellings.

All lots shall be developed and all structures and uses shall be placed on lots in accordance with the following standards. Lot area for properties fronting existing streets shall include all property as described on the most recent plat of record.

A.

Density. One (1) Lot Per Five (5) Acres

B.

Lot Size. Minimum lot size ¾ Acre

C.

Lot Frontage. Each residential lot, parcel of land located in a zoning district shall abut along the right-of-way line of a public street for a minimum distance of one hundred feet (100') or be accessed by a Private Driveway/Road/Lane, except for a cluster type subdivision of a Master Planned Development (MPD).

The following requirements shall apply to all dwellings and primary buildings on residential lots.

A.

Front Yard Setback. The minimum front yard setback for all residential dwellings shall be twenty feet (20') except when located along a Major Road where the minimum setback shall be thirty feet (30').

B.

Side Yard Setback. The minimum side yard for all residential dwellings shall be twelve feet (12'). The minimum side yards for all residential dwellings on corner lots shall be twelve feet (12') on the side adjoining another lot and twenty feet (20') on the side adjoining the street, or thirty feet (30') along a Major Road.

C.

Rear Yard Setback. The minimum rear yard setback for all residential dwellings shall be twelve feet (12').

D.

Easements. No dwelling or main building shall be located within a Platted Easement area of any kind.

E.

Height and Building Location. No lot or parcel of land in the Residential Zones shall have a building intended for human habitants which exceeds a height of thirty-five feet (35').

1.

Silos, windmills, and other agricultural related accessory structures not used for human occupancy exceeding thirty-five feet (35') in height require lots to be a minimum five (5) acres in size and receive Conditional Use approval.

A.

Front Setback. No accessory structures are allowed in the front setback.

B.

Side Setback. No closer than three feet (3') from the side or rear property line. No accessory buildings are allowed in front of the residential dwelling, in the front setback, or in the required side yard setback of a corner lot on the side facing a street.

C.

Rear Setback. No closer than three feet (3') from the rear property line.

D.

Height Restriction. Any accessory structure greater than sixteen feet (16') in height shall maintain the setbacks required for a primary dwelling.

E.

Housing/Shelter of Animals. Accessory structures used for the housing or shelter of animals shall be located a minimum distance of fifty feet (50') from any adjacent dwelling on the same lot or parcel.

1.

All pens, corrals, barns, coops, stables, and other similar enclosing structures to keep animals or fowl shall be located no less than one hundred fifty feet (150') from a public street and no less than one hundred feet (100') from all dwellings on adjacent lots. (This provision shall not apply to pastures.)

F.

Easements. No permanent accessory structure shall be located within a platted easement area of any kind.

A.

Private swimming pools, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and similar uses shall be allowed in a rear yard and side yard provided they are located at least twenty feet (20') from any dwelling on an adjoining lot and at least six feet (6') from any property line.

B.

Detached garages and other detached accessory buildings or accessory dwelling units sixteen feet (16') or less in height are allowed as hereinafter provided. Such structures shall not cover over fifty percent (50') of the rear yard area or be located closer than three feet (3') from the property line or within a public utility easement noted on a subdivision plat.

C.

Hard surfaced parking areas are allowed, provided the parking area does not cover over fifty percent (50%) of the rear yard area or is closer than three feet (3') from the property line.

D.

Air conditioning units.

E.

Hot tubs, decks, or similar uses eighteen inches (18") or less above grade shall be allowed in a rear yard provided they are located at least fifteen feet (15') from a dwelling on an adjoining lot and three feet (3') from the property line.

F.

Circular driveways shall be permitted in required front yard areas of residential lots leading to and from a garage or carport on the property subject to the following conditions:

1.

Such drives shall be constructed of asphalt or concrete materials. Roto-milled asphalt material is not allowed for any driveway, road, or parking lot.

2.

Such drives shall not be over sixteen feet (16') in width.

3.

There shall be a landscaped area at least fifteen feet (15') in depth from the front property line to the inside of the circular drive.

4.

Circular driveway areas are not to be used for the parking or storage of any trailer, camper, motor home, boat, or other equipment at any time.

G.

Accessory Driveway Leading to a Garage or Parking Area.

1.

No portion of a required front yard setback shall be hard surfaced or graveled to encourage or make possible the parking of automobiles, except for approved accessory driveways.

2.

Approved Accessory Driveways. Only those that provide a primary entrance and/or exit to parking areas for accessory use.

3.

Curb cuts may be allowed for approved driveways.

The total height of a building or structure shall be measured as the vertical distance from natural grade, as defined in this Code, to the highest point of:

A.

A flat roof.

B.

The ridge of a hip or gable roof.

C.

The deck line of a mansard roof.

In no case shall a mansard roof or the parapet wall of a flat roof extend more than eighteen inches (18") above the maximum height limitation in the zone.

Roofs not clearly fitting any of the above three (3) classifications shall be classified by the Staff in accordance with the roof it most closely resembles. Roofs which drain to the center shall be considered as flat or mansard depending on their configuration.

To allow for roof pitches and provide usable space within the structure, the following exceptions apply:

A.

Antennas, chimneys, flues, vents, or similar structures may extend up to eight feet (8') above the specified maximum height limit for the zone.

B.

Water towers and mechanical equipment may extend up to five feet (5') above the specified maximum height limit.

C.

Church spires, bell towers, and other architectural features, may extend over the specified maximum height limit, but shall not contain any habitable spaces above the maximum height stated. These features must be approved as part of the site plan review and approval.

No more than five (5) dwellings may be constructed on a private or public road with only one (1) point of ingress or egress.

A.

All private roads must be constructed in such a manner that emergency service vehicles can operate properly upon them and include pull-outs and turnarounds as required in Chapter 31: Requirements for Improvements.

B.

Additionally, the City must be given the authority and ability to use the private road at any time for public safety purposes, including keys to any locked gates.

No trash, used materials, wrecked, or non-operational or abandoned vehicles or equipment shall be placed or stored within a public right-of-way, on any public sidewalk or in any required yard setback areas. All such materials must be screened from public streets and adjacent property or stored within an enclosed building.

All storage areas within a side yard and rear yard shall be screened from the public or adjoining residential area view by appropriate fencing or landscaping methods and placed in a rear area of the main building if possible.

No hazardous materials, chemicals or oils/solvents shall be stored in areas that do not meet Health Department regulations or are accessible to the public.

PARKING AND LOADING

All residential dwellings must comply with the off-street parking provisions found in Chapter 6 herein. Generally, each residential dwelling is required to provide off-street parking for at least two (2) automobiles per unit.