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Draper City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 9

AGRICULTURAL ZONES

9-9-010: PURPOSE:

See subsection 9-8-020A of this title. (Ord. 394, 8-7-2001)

9-9-020: SCOPE:

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to any real property located in an agricultural zone as shown on the official zoning map. No building, structure or real property shall be used and no building or structure shall be hereafter 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, this code, or other laws. (Ord. 394, 8-7-2001)

9-9-030: USES ALLOWED:

A.   Permitted And Conditional Uses: Permitted and conditional uses allowed within agricultural zones shall be as set forth in section 9-9-080, table 9-9-1 of this chapter. Permitted and conditional uses are indicated by a "P" or "C", respectively, in the appropriate column. Uses not permitted are indicated by "NP". Any permitted or conditional use not shown in section 9-9-080, table 9-9-1 of this chapter shall be prohibited unless the zoning administrator determines the use is substantially the same as a permitted or conditional use.
B.   Accessory Uses: The permitted and conditional uses set forth in section 9-9-080, table 9-9-1 of this chapter 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 established.
3.   Accessory uses in agricultural zones shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Garage sales, subject to applicable standards of title 6, chapter 16, "Temporary Uses", of this code.
Garages, carports, and off street parking areas, subject to applicable standards of chapter 25, "Parking", of this title.
Hobby activities when conducted by an occupant of the premises solely for personal enjoyment, amusement, or recreation and which does not conflict with any other city ordinance.
Home occupations, subject to applicable standards of chapter 34, "Home Occupations", of this title.
Household pets.
Nurseries and greenhouses, when used for family food production.
Playhouses, patios, porches, gazebos, and incidental storage buildings.
Seasonal farm stands subject to applicable standards of chapter 27, "Supplementary Development Standards", of this title.
Solar energy systems.
Swimming pools and hot tubs for use by residents and their guests.
Temporary real estate offices, subject to applicable standards of title 6, chapter 16, "Temporary Uses", of this Code. (Ord. 394, 8-7-2001; amd. Ord. 1661, 7-1-2025)

9-9-040: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:

Development standards within Agricultural Zones shall be as set forth in section 9-9-080, table 9-9-2 of this chapter. (Ord. 394, 8-7-2001)

9-9-050: REGULATIONS OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY:

The use and development of real property in Agricultural Zones shall conform to regulations of general applicability as set forth in the following chapters of this title:
A.   Chapter 22, "Design Standards And Guidelines".
B.   Chapter 23, "Landscaping And Screening".
C.   Chapter 24, "Natural Resources Inventory".
D.   Chapter 25, "Parking".
E.   Chapter 26, "Signs".
F.   Chapter 27, "Supplementary Development Standards". (Ord. 394, 8-7-2001)

9-9-060: 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 article 6, chapters 30 through 41 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. (Ord. 394, 8-7-2001)

9-9-070: SPECIAL REGULATIONS:

A.   Increased Height Limits: Notwithstanding the height limitations shown in section 9-9-080, table 9-9-2 of this chapter greater building height may be allowed in all Agricultural Zones pursuant to a conditional use permit. (Ord. 394, 8-7-2001)

9-9-080: USE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TABLES:

TABLE 9-9-1
PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES ALLOWED IN AGRICULTURAL ZONES
Use
Zones
A5
A2
Use
Zones
A5
A2
Agricultural uses:
Agricultural business
P
P
Agricultural industry
C
C
Agricultural processing
P
NP
Agriculture
P
P
Animal specialties
P
P
Animals and fowl for recreation and family food production (subject to section 9-27-050 of this title)
P
(1 animal unit per 20,000 square feet of total lot or parcel area)
P
(1 animal unit per 20,000 square feet of total lot or parcel area)
Cannabis production establishment
NP
P
Keeping of chickens for familial gain (subject to section 9-27-055 of this title)
P
P
Residential uses:
Dwelling, single-family
P
P
Dwelling, single-family with accessory dwelling
See chapter 31 of this title
Dwelling, temporary
P
P
Residential facility for elderly persons
See chapter 38 of this title
Residential facility for persons with a disability
See chapter 38 of this title
Temporary construction or model home office
See title 6, chapter 16 of this Code
Public and civic uses:
Cemetery
P
P
Charter school
P
P
Church or place of worship
P
P
Golf course
C
C
Government service
P
P
Higher education facility, public
P
P
Park
P
P
Private school
C
C
Public school
P
P
Public utility substation
See chapter 36 of this title
Riding academy or stable
P
P
School, elementary, middle, or high
P
P
Utility, minor
P
P
Municipal uses:
Franchise Municipal use
P
P
Municipal use
P
P
Commercial uses:
Agricultural sales and service
P
C
Animal breeder
P
P
Cattery
P
P
Daycare, general
P
P
Daycare, limited
P
P
Kennel
P
P
Low power radio services facility
See chapter 41 of this title
Medical cannabis pharmacy
P
P
Preschool, general
P
P
Veterinary service
P
P
Accessory uses
See subsection 9-9-030B of this chapter
 
(Ord. 1320, 4-10-2018; amd. Ord. 1394, 6-18-2019; Ord. 1418, 1-21-2020; Ord. 1438, 5-19-2020; Ord. 1475, 3-2-2021)
TABLE 9-9-2
Development Standard
Zones
A5
A2
Development Standard
Zones
A5
A2
Lot standards:
Minimum lot area, single-family dwelling
5 acres
2 acres
Minimum lot area single-family with accessory dwelling
5 acres
2 acres
Minimum lot area, main buildings other than single-family dwellings
5 acres
2 acres
Maximum lot depth (as a multiple of lot width at widest point)
5 times lot width
5 times lot width
Minimum lot frontage
50 feet
50 feet
Minimum lot width1
100 feet
100 feet
Building standards:
Maximum floor area of all structures at ground level as a percentage of lot area
10 percent
10 percent
Maximum height, main buildings2
35 feet
35 feet
Maximum height, accessory buildings2
20 feet
20 feet
Setback standards - front yard3:
Main buildings on interior and corner lots3
30 feet
30 feet
Setback standards - rear yard3:
Main buildings on interior lots3
20 feet
20 feet
Main buildings on corner lots3
12 feet
12 feet
Accessory buildings of 120 square feet or less
No requirement
Accessory buildings greater than 120 square feet
20 feet4
Barns and stables
See section 9-27-050 of this title
Swimming pools
See section 9-27-180 of this title
Setback standards - side yard3:
Main buildings on interior lots3,4
12 feet
12 feet
Accessory buildings of 120 square feet or less
No requirement
Accessory buildings greater than 120 square feet
20 feet4
Barns and stables
See section 9-27-050 of this title
Swimming pools
See section 9-27-180 of this title
 
Notes:
    1.    Corner lots should be platted 10 feet wider than interior lots of subdivisions to accommodate 2 front yards in accordance with section 17-5-020 of this Code.
    2.    Also see height provisions of section 9-27-120 of this title and section 9-9-070 of this chapter.
    3.    Except as modified in section 9-27-140, "Lots And Yards", of this title.
    4.    Must meet drainage and fire regulations.
(Ord. 1395, 7-2-2019, eff. retroactive to 5-9-2019)