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Cottonwood Heights City Zoning Code

19.11 F-1-43

Foothill Residential Zone

19.11.010 Purpose

The purpose of the F-1-43 zone is to provide residential development opportunities for property owners within areas of steep slopes and hillsides in the city while providing preservation of the natural landscape of hillsides.

19.11.020 Permitted Uses

Permitted uses within the F-1-43 zone are as follows:

  1. Single-family detached dwellings; and
  2. Accessory buildings customarily related to a permitted use.

19.11.030 Conditional Uses

Conditional uses in the F-1-43 zone are as follows:

  1. Agricultural uses, as allowed by the applicable accessory regulations in Chapter 19.76, “Supplementary and Qualifying Regulations”;
  2. Churches;
  3. Planned unit development;
  4. Public and quasi-public use;
  5. Radio and/or television tower;
  6. Temporary structures, as allowed by the applicable accessory regulations in Chapter 19.76, “Supplementary and Qualifying Regulations”;
  7. Wireless telecommunication tower;
  8. Utility stations and lines, as allowed by the applicable accessory regulations in Chapter 19.76, “Supplementary and Qualifying Regulations”; and
  9. Home occupations.

19.11.040 Water Quality

  1. Health department approval required. Prior to issuance of a conditional use permit or site plan approval for all uses in the F-1-43 zone, regardless of size or number of units, the applicant shall receive the written approval of the health department certifying that all water quality and health requirements have been satisfied and that the proposed construction will not damage the natural watershed.
  2. Developments of more than nine lots/units. Developments of more than nine lots or units shall receive the written approval of the state Department of Environmental Quality certifying that the culinary water system and the sewerage system meet all state water quality and health requirements. All approvals shall be in accordance with the regulations of the state Department of Environmental Quality relating to culinary water supply and wastewater disposal.
  3. Applicable state regulations and standards. The applicable state regulations for individual wastewater disposal systems can be found in the Utah Administrative Code, as amended from time to time. The applicable state regulations for culinary water supply can be found in Utah Administrative Code, as amended from time to time.
  4. Subsequent changes in site plan. If after health department or state Department of Environmental Quality review and action pursuant to this section, a site plan is modified such that the original limits of disturbance change, the applicant must submit the modified site plan to the appropriate health agency for retesting and a new determination whether all state wastewater and culinary water standards have been met. Evidence of such retesting must be submitted prior to final approval of the site plan.

19.11.050 Minimum Lot Size

The minimum lot size for any use in the F-1-43 zone is 43,560 square feet.

19.11.060 Minimum Lot Width

The minimum lot width in the F-1-43 zone is 200 feet, measured at the front setback of the home.

19.11.070 Setbacks/Yard

Because of the unique nature of development and general concern for preservation of hillsides, individual setbacks for each lot developed in the F-1-43 zone will be evaluated and determined on a case-by-case basis by the director. If the director wishes, he may refer to the planning commission to make the determination in certain cases. All setbacks shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.72, “Sensitive Lands.”

19.11.080 Site Development Plan Approval

Site development plans for all development in the F-1-43 zone, including single-family dwellings, shall be approved prior to issuance of any building permits pursuant to the site development plan approval requirements set forth in 19.72, “Sensitive Lands.”

19.11.090 Maximum Height Of Structures

  1. For uses where the slope of the original ground surface is greater than 15%, or if a slope stability hazard is present on site, the maximum structure height shall be 30 feet.
  2. All other properties shall maintain a maximum structure height of 35 feet.
  3. For accessory buildings, heights will be determined on a case by case basis, subject to the foregoing maximums.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 412 on 4/9/2024

19.11.100 Maximum Lot Coverage

The maximum lot coverage in the F-1-43 zone is 30%, which includes all structures. For those portions of properties also located in the Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone, all impervious surfaces shall also be included in the percentage calculation.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 412 on 4/9/2024

19.11.110 Open Space Requirement

The minimum open space requirement for developments over five acres in the F-1-43 zone is 10% for standard subdivisions. For PUD’s, the minimum open space shall be determined by the planning commission, but shall not be less than 20% per project.

19.11.120 Tree And Vegetation Protection

Removal of trees or natural vegetation shall not be permitted except in conformance with the standards and requirements set forth in Chapter 19.72, “Sensitive Lands.”