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Ephraim City Zoning Code

10.16 ZONING

DISTRICT REGULATIONS

10.16.010 Purpose

This section establishes zoning districts and corresponding specific regulations that shall be applied as necessary to regulate the use and development of the land in the city.

10.16.020 Boundaries

  1. Boundaries: Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of zones as shown on city maps, the following shall apply:
    1. Boundaries as approximately following the center lines of streets, highways or alleys shall be construed as moving with the center line.
    2. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the right of way lines of streets, highways or alleys shall be construed to follow such right of way lines, and in the event of a change in the right of way lines, shall be construed as moving with the right of way line.
    3. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of streams, rivers, canals or other bodies of water, or flood control channels, shall be construed to follow such center lines and in the event of the change of the center line, it shall be construed as moving with the center line.
    4. Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted or lot lines shall be construed to follow such lot lines.
    5. In case of any further uncertainty exists, the Planning Director shall interpret the map and determine the boundary location.
    6. Boundaries of each of said zones are hereby established as described herein and shown on the map entitled Zoning Map of Ephraim as amended from time to time, to conform to the actions of the City Council, which Map is on file in the City office, and all boundaries shown thereon are made by the reference as much a part of this Ordinance as fully described and detailed.

10.16.030 Area, Size, Width, Height And Yard Requirements

See ECC 1.20.020 Table A.

10.16.040 Residential Zones

  1. Single-family Residential Zone (R1): Provides appropriate locations where low density residential neighborhoods may be established, maintained and protected. The regulations permit the establishment of public and semi public uses such as churches, schools, libraries, parks, and playgrounds which serve the requirements of families. The regulations are intended to prohibit those uses that would be harmful to single family neighborhoods.
    1. Uses: see ECC 10.20.030 Table B for list of permitted and conditional uses.
      1. Special regulations concerning accessory apartments: A conditional use permit for an attached accessory apartment (see definition) in the R1 zone may only be approved subject to the following minimum conditions;
        1. The apartment may be occupied by one family of related persons or not more than two unrelated persons.
        2. A minimum of two off-street parking spaces each shall be provided for the apartment and the primary residence.
        3. The use of the accessory apartment is conditional upon the primary residence being owner-occupied; the apartment may not be rented or occupied if the property owner is not living in the home as a primary residence.
        4. So long as above items are met, accessory apartments may be allowed as attached to the main house on lots at least 8.000 square feet in size.
    2. Density Regulations: A minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet shall be required for a single family dwelling.
    3. Minimum Floor Area: The ground floor area of any one family dwelling shall not be less than 750 square feet exclusive of open porches, garages and carports.
      1. The Land Use Authority may grant exceptions for studio and accessory apartments smaller than 750 Square feet. Primary dwelling residences smaller than 750 Square feet are allowed by Conditional Use Permit, with special considerations taking into account the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
    4. Animals: Any combination of dogs and cats, up to four (4) total such animals are allowed, and no more than twenty poultry or rabbits on any lot (20 total small animals) may be kept; provided, that:
      1. the animals must be set back no less than ten feet from all property lines;
      2. the animals are kept in rear yard areas; and
      3. the animals are kept within a solid fenced area or building to establish visual and auditory screening.
      4. No pigs may be kept in the R1 Zone.
    5. Minimum Green Space or Landscaping: a minimum of 20 percent of lot area shall be maintained in open green space or landscaped area.
  2. Single-family Residential Zone (R1A): Provides appropriate locations where low density residential neighborhoods may be established, maintained and protected. The regulations permit the establishment, with proper controls, of public and semi public uses such as churches, schools, libraries, parks, and playgrounds which serve the requirements of families. The regulations are intended to prohibit those uses that would be harmful to a single family neighborhood and the historic nature of the area.
    1. Uses: see ECC 10.20.030 Table B for list of permitted and conditional uses.
      1. Special Regulations Concerning Accessory Apartments: A conditional use permit for an accessory apartment in the R1A zone may only be approved subject to the following minimum conditions;
        1. The apartment may be occupied by one family of related persons or not more than two unrelated persons.
        2. A minimum of two off-street parking spaces each shall be provided for the apartment and the primary residence.
        3. The use of the accessory apartment is conditional upon the primary residence being owner-occupied; the apartment may not be rented or occupied if the property owner is not living in the home as a primary residence.
        4. So long as above items are met, accessory apartments may be allowed as attached to the main house on lots at least 8.000 square feet in size.
    2. Density Regulations: A minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet shall be required for a single family dwelling.
    3. Minimum Floor Area: The ground floor area of any one family dwelling shall not be less than 750 square feet exclusive of open porches, garages and carports.
      1. The Land Use Authority may grant exceptions for studio and accessory apartments smaller than 750 Square feet. Primary dwelling residences smaller than 750 Square feet are allowed by Conditional Use Permit, with special considerations taking into account the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
    4. Animals: Any combination of dogs and cats, up to four (4) total such animals, and no more than twenty poultry or rabbits (on any lot (20 total small animals) may be kept; provided, that:
      1. the animals must be set back no less than ten feet from all property lines;
      2. the animals are kept in rear yard areas; and
      3. the animals are kept within a solid fenced area or building to establish visual and auditory screening.
      4. No pigs may be kept in the R1A Zone.
    5. Minimum Green Space or Landscaping: a minimum of 20 percent of lot area shall be maintained in open green space or landscaped area.
  3. Single-family Residential Zone (R1B): Provides appropriate locations where medium-low density residential neighborhoods may be established, maintained and protected. The regulations permit the establishment, with proper controls, of public and semi public uses such as churches, schools, libraries, parks, and playgrounds which serve the requirements of families. The regulations are intended to prohibit those uses that would be harmful to a single family neighborhood and the historic nature of the area. 
    1. Uses: see ECC 10.20.030 Table B for list of permitted and conditional uses. 
    2. Density Regulations: A minimum lot size of 3,000 square feet shall be required for a single family dwelling.
    3. Minimum Floor Area: The ground floor area of any one family dwelling shall not be less than 750 square feet exclusive of open porches, garages and carports. 
      1. The Land Use Authority may grant exceptions for studio and accessory apartments smaller than 750 Square feet. Primary dwelling residences smaller than 750 Square feet are allowed by Conditional Use Permit, with special considerations taking into account the character of the surrounding neighborhood. 
    4. Animals: Any combination of dogs and cats, up to four (4) total such animals, and no more than twenty poultry or rabbits (on any lot (20 total small animals) may be kept; provided, that:
      1. the animals must be set back no less than ten feet from all property lines;
      2. the animals are kept in rear yard areas; and
      3. the animals are kept within a solid fenced area or building to establish visual and auditory screening.
      4. No pigs may be kept in the R1B Zone. 
    5. Minimum Green Space or Landscaping: a minimum of 20 percent of lot area shall be maintained in open green space or landscaped area.
    6. No External Accessory Dwelling Units. External Accessory Dwelling Units are not permitted in the R1B zone.
  4. Two-family Residential Zone (R2): Provides appropriate locations where medium density residential neighborhoods on lots of not less than 8,000 square feet may be established, maintained and protected. The regulations also permit the establishment of, with proper controls, the public and semi public uses such as churches, schools, libraries, parks and playgrounds, etc., which serve the requirements of families. The regulations are intended to prohibit those uses that would be harmful to a medium density residential neighborhood.
    1. Uses: see ECC 10.20.030 Table B for list of permitted and conditional uses.
    2. Special Regulations Concerning Accessory Apartments: A conditional use permit for an attached accessory apartment (see definition) in the R2 zone may only be approved subject to the following minimum conditions;
      1. The apartment may be occupied by one family of related persons or not more than two unrelated persons.
      2. A minimum of two off-street parking spaces each shall be provided for the apartment and the primary residence.
      3. The use of the accessory apartment is conditional upon the primary residence being owner-occupied; the apartment may not be rented or occupied if the property owner is not living in the home as a primary residence.
      4. So long as above items are met, accessory apartments may be allowed as attached to the main house on lots at least 8,000 square feet in size.
    3. Density Regulations: A minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet shall be required for a single family dwelling or the first unit of a multiple family dwelling. Additional units may be added according to the following schedule:

      UnitsLot size required (in square feet)
      First unit8,000
      Second unit2,000 additional
      Additional unitsnone allowed
    4. Minimum Floor Area: The ground floor area of any one-family dwelling shall not be less than 750 square feet and 650 square feet for each additional dwelling unit.
      1. The Land Use Authority may grant exceptions for studio and accessory apartments smaller than 750 Square feet. Primary dwelling residences smaller than 750 Square feet are allowed by Conditional Use Permit, with special considerations taking into account the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
    5. Animals: Any combination of dogs and cats, up to four (4) total such animals and no more than twenty poultry or rabbits on any lot (20 total small animals) may be kept; provided, that:
      1. the animals must be set back no less than ten feet from all property lines;
      2. the animals are kept in rear yard areas; and
      3. the animals are kept within a solid fenced area or building to establish visual and auditory screening.
      4. No pigs may be kept in the R2 Zone.
    6. Minimum Green Space Or Landscaping: A minimum of 20% of the lot area shall be maintained in open green space or landscaped area.
    7. Adjoining a Residential Zone Fencing Requirements: where a multi-family or multi-unit development adjoins any lot or parcel of ground in any residential zone, there shall be provided along the adjoining property line a decorative, sight-obscuring fence or any combination of fencing and landscaping which, in the opinion of the Planning Director, adequately protects the adjoining residential property and is properly maintained. (2006) Where no existing trees are present along the boundary of the development, the Planning Commission may require that approved trees and/or other appropriate sight obscuring measures be incorporated into the necessary landscaping. See also fencing requirements, ECC 10.12.040.
  5. Medium Density Residential Zone (R3): Provides appropriate locations where medium to high density residential neighborhoods on lots of not less than 6,000 square feet may be established, maintained and protected. The regulations also permit the establishment of, with proper controls, the public and semi public uses such as churches, schools, libraries, parks and playgrounds, etc., which serve the requirements of families. The regulations are intended to prohibit those uses that would be harmful to a medium to high density residential neighborhood.
    1. Uses: see ECC 10.20.030 Table B for list of permitted and conditional uses.
    2. Special Regulations Concerning Accessory Apartments: A conditional use permit for an attached accessory apartment (see definition) in the R3 zone may only be approved subject to the following minimum conditions;
      1. The apartment may be occupied by one family of related persons or not more than two unrelated persons.
      2. A minimum of two off-street parking spaces each shall be provided for the apartment and the primary residence.
      3. The use of the accessory apartment is conditional upon the primary residence being owner-occupied; the apartment may not be rented or occupied if the property owner is not living in the home as a primary residence.
      4. So long as above items are met, accessory apartments may be allowed as attached to the main house on lots at least 6,000 square feet in size.
    3. Density Regulations: A minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet shall be required for a single family dwelling or the first unit of a multiple family dwelling. Additional units may be added according to the following schedule:

      Units Lot size required (in square feet)
      First unit 6,000
      Second unit 2,000 additional
      Third unit2,000 additional
      Fourth unit2,000 additional
      Additional unitsnone allowed
    4. Minimum Floor Area: The ground floor area of any one family dwelling shall not be less than 750 square feet and 650 square feet for each additional dwelling unit.
      1. The Land Use Authority may grant exceptions for studio and accessory apartments smaller than 750 Square feet. Primary dwelling residences smaller than 750 Square feet are allowed by Conditional Use Permit, with special considerations taking into account the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
    5. Animals: Any combination of dogs and cats, up to four (4) total such animals are allowed, and no more than twenty poultry or rabbits on any lot (20 total small animals) may be kept; provided, that:
      1. the animals must be set back no less than ten feet from all property lines;
      2. the animals are kept in rear yard areas; and
      3. the animals are kept within a solid fenced area or building to establish visual and auditory screening.
      4. No pigs may be kept in the R3 Zone.
    6. Minimum Green Space Or Landscaping: A minimum of 20% of the lot area shall be maintained in open green space or landscaped area.
    7. Adjoining a Residential Zone Fencing Requirements: where a multi-family or multi-unit development adjoins any lot or parcel of ground in any residential zone, there shall be provided along the adjoining property line a decorative, sight-obscuring fence, or any combination of fencing and landscaping which, in the opinion of the Planning Director, adequately protects the adjoining residential property and is properly maintained. (2006) Where no existing trees are present along the boundary of the development, the Planning Commission may require that approved trees and/or other appropriate sight obscuring measures be incorporated into the necessary landscaping. See also fencing requirements, ECC 10.12.040.
  6. High Density Residential Zone (R4): Provides appropriate locations where medium to high density residential neighborhoods on lots of not less than 6,000 square feet may be established, maintained and protected. The regulations also permit the establishment of, with proper controls, the public and semi public uses such as churches, schools, libraries, parks and playgrounds, etc., which serve the requirements of families. The regulations are intended to prohibit those uses that would be harmful to a medium to high density residential neighborhood.
    1. Uses: see ECC 10.20.030 Table B for list of permitted and conditional uses.
    2. Special Regulations Concerning Accessory Apartments: A conditional use permit for an attached accessory apartment (see definition) in the R4 zone may only be approved subject to the following minimum conditions;
      1. The apartment may be occupied by one family of related persons or not more than four unrelated persons.
      2. A minimum of two off-street parking spaces each shall be provided for the apartment and the primary residence.
      3. The use of the accessory apartment is conditional upon the primary residence being owner-occupied; the apartment may not be rented or occupied if the property owner is not living in the home as a primary residence.
      4. So long as above items are met, accessory apartments may be allowed as attached to the main house on lots at least 6.000 square feet in size.
    3. Density Regulations: A minimum lot size of six thousand (6,000) square feet shall be required for a single-family dwelling or the first unit of a multiple-family dwelling. Additional units may be added according to the following schedule:

      Units Lot Size Required (In Square Feet)
      First unit 6,000
      1-8 additional units2,000 per unit
      9+ additional units1,500 per unit
    4. Minimum Floor Area: The ground floor area of any one family dwelling shall not be less than 750 square feet and 650 square feet for each additional dwelling unit.
      1. The Land Use Authority may grant exceptions for studio and accessory apartments smaller than 750 Square feet. Primary dwelling residences smaller than 750 Square feet are allowed by Conditional Use Permit, with special considerations taking into account the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
    5. Animals: Any combination of dogs and cats, up to four (4) total such animals and no more than twenty poultry or rabbits on any lot (20 total small animals) may be kept; provided, that:
      1. the animals must be set back no less than ten feet from all property lines;
      2. the animals are kept in rear yard areas; and
      3. the animals are kept within a solid fenced area or building to establish visual and auditory screening.
      4. No pigs may be kept in the R4 Zone.
    6. Minimum Green Space Or Landscaping: A minimum of 20% of the lot area shall be maintained in open green space or landscaped area.
    7. Adjoining a Residential Zone Fencing Requirements: Where a multi-family or multi-unit development adjoins any lot or parcel of ground in any residential zone, there shall be provided along the adjoining property line a decorative, sight-obscuring fence or any combination of fencing and landscaping which, in the opinion of the Planning Director, adequately protects the adjoining residential property and is properly maintained. (2006) Where no existing trees are present along the boundary of the development, the Planning Commission may require that approved trees and/or other appropriate sight obscuring measures be incorporated into the necessary landscaping. See also fencing requirements, ECC 10.12.040.


HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 16-01 on 3/30/2016
Amended by Ord. ECO 25-05 on 5/7/2025

10.16.050 Agricultural Zones

  1. Agricultural Zone (A): The agricultural zone protects agricultural uses and sensitive lands within the city by controlling density and land coverage and providing for compatible land uses. It is further intended to protect nearby uses from objectionable effects of certain agricultural operations.
    1. Uses: see ECC 10.20.030 Table B for list of permitted and conditional uses.
      1. Livestock Use: In the A zone, livestock use shall be limited for each acre to the following:
        1. Five large animals which include horses, cattle, goats, sheep or other animals judged by the Planning Commission to be compatible with this category of livestock animal.
        2. No more than thirty poultry or rabbits or other small animals (20 total small animals) per acre.
        3. No pigs may be kept in the A Zone.
        4. No enclosure, pen or structure for raising of poultry, rabbits or livestock shall be located within fifty feet of any dwelling or property line.
    2. Density regulations: A minimum lot size of twenty acres shall be required for a single family dwelling.
    3. Minimum Floor Area: The ground floor area of any one family dwelling shall not be less than 750 square feet exclusive of open porches, garages and carports.

      The Land Use Authority may grant exceptions for studio and accessory apartments smaller than 750 Square feet. Primary dwelling residences smaller than 750 Square feet are allowed by Conditional Use Permit, with special considerations taking into account the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
  2. Residential Agricultural Zone (RA): The residential-agricultural zone allows for and protects certain residential/agricultural use mixes within the city by controlling density and land coverage and providing for compatible land uses. It is further intended to protect nearby uses from objectionable effects of certain agricultural operations.
    1. Uses: see ECC 10.20.030 Table B for list of permitted and conditional uses.
      1. Special Regulations Concerning Accessory Apartments: A conditional use permit for an attached accessory apartment (see definition) in the RA zone may only be approved subject to the following minimum conditions;
        1. The apartment may be occupied by one family of related persons or not more than two unrelated persons.
        2. A minimum of two off-street parking spaces each shall be provided for the apartment and the primary residence.
        3. The use of the accessory apartment is conditional upon the primary residence being owner-occupied; the apartment may not be rented or occupied if the property owner is not living in the home as a primary residence.
        4. So long as above items are met, accessory apartments may be allowed as attached to the main house on lots at least 0.3 acres in size.
    2. Livestock and Animal Use: In the RA zone, livestock use shall be limited to the following:
      1. Two large animals which include horses, cattle, goats, sheep or other animals judged by the Planning Commission to be compatible with this category of livestock for the first two-thirds acre and one additional large animal for each one-third acre thereafter. No large animals are allowed on lots less than two-thirds acre.
      2. No more than thirty poultry or rabbits or other small animals on any lot (30 total small animals) provided that:
        1. the animals must be set back no less than ten feet from all property lines;
        2. The animals are kept in rear yard areas; and
        3. The animals are kept within a solid fenced area or building to establish visual and auditory screening.
      3. Any combination of dogs and cats, up to four (4) total such animals are allowed, unless a Kennel License is issued for the property.
      4. No pigs may be kept in the RA Zone.
    3. Density Regulations: A minimum lot size of one-third acre (0.33 acres) shall be required for a single family dwelling.
    4. Minimum Floor Area: The ground floor area of any one family dwelling shall not be less than 750 square feet exclusive of open porches, garages and carports.
      1. The Land Use Authority may grant exceptions for studio and accessory apartments smaller than 750 Square feet. Primary dwelling residences smaller than 750 Square feet are allowed by Conditional Use Permit, with special considerations taking into account the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
    5. Minimum Green Space or Landscaping: A minimum of 20 percent of lot area shall be maintained in open green space or landscaped area.

10.16.060 Commercial Zones

  1. Central Business District Commercial Zone (C1): The objective in establishing the C-1 central business district commercial zone is to identify a principal shopping and financial center within the city.
    1. Character: It is characterized by the commingling of commercial uses and dwellings. However, primacy is given to commercial uses within the zone. Existing structures will be allowed to continue with their designed intent such as apartments, homes, student housing, etc.
    2. Uses: see ECC 10.20.030 Table B for list of permitted and conditional uses.
    3. Storage: All materials and merchandise, except vehicles in running order, shall be stored in an enclosed building or within an enclosure surrounded by a solid sight obscuring fence or wall of not less than six feet in height, of a neutral color and no material or merchandise shall be stored to a height of more than the height of the enclosing fence or wall.
    4. Trash And Combustible Materials: No trash, rubbish, weeds or other combustible material shall be allowed to remain on any lot outside of approved containers in any commercial zone. No junk, debris, abandoned or dismantled automobile or automobile parts or similar material shall be stored or allowed to remain on any lot in any commercial zone.
    5. Solid Waste Storage Facilities: All solid waste storage facilities shall be located at the rear of the main building or else behind a sight obscuring fence or wall which will prevent the facility from being seen from a public street.
    6. Adjoining Residential Zone; Fencing Requirements: Where a commercial development adjoins any residential lot or parcel of ground in any residential zone, there shall be provided along the adjoining property line a decorative, sight obscuring fence, or any combination of fencing and landscaping which, in the opinion of the Planning Director, adequately protects the adjoining residential property and is properly maintained.
    7. Landscaping:
      1. In all commercial zones, at least 5% of the lot area shall be maintained as landscaped area. Where feasible, a landscaped area adjacent to the public street shall be provided and planted with trees.
      2. In addition to the 5% landscaping required on the private lot area, all road rights of way not utilized for pavement, curb or sidewalk shall be planted and maintained as landscaped area.
    8. Residences in the C-1 zone shall conform to all requirements under the R-4 designation including rules for the keeping of animals.
    9. Canopies, awnings, and related outdoor eating facilities within the front setback and within the right of way are allowed as long as pedestrian walkways, safety, and visibility are preserved, and upon permission being granted by the City.
    10. Driveways for commercial uses may be at least twenty feet wide, unless approved otherwise by the city engineer.
  2. Commercial Overlay Zone (C1A): The objective in establishing the C1A overlay zone is to establish areas around Snow College in which certain campus-specific or college-related businesses may locate.
    1. All permitted uses under the C1A Zone are limited to a maximum of 1,500 square feet for customer service and a maximum of 1,500 square feet for storage and office space relating to the business.
    2. Uses: see ECC 10.20.030 Table B for list of permitted and conditional uses.
    3. No outside storage of material or merchandise is permitted in the C1A zone.
    4. Trash And Combustible Materials: No trash, rubbish, weeds or other combustible material shall be allowed to remain on any lot outside of approved containers in any commercial zone. No junk, debris, abandoned or dismantled automobile or automobile parts or similar material shall be stored or allowed to remain on any lot in any commercial zone.
    5. Solid Waste Storage Facilities: All solid waste storage facilities shall be located at the rear of the main building or else behind a sight obscuring fence or wall which will prevent the facility from being seen from a public street.
    6. Fencing Requirements: Commercial uses in the C1A zone shall provide a decorative, sight obscuring fence, or any combination of fencing and landscaping which, in the opinion of the Planning Director, adequately protects the adjoining residential property and is properly maintained.
    7. Landscaping:
      1. In all commercial zones, at least 5% of the lot area shall be maintained as landscaped area. Where feasible, a landscaped area adjacent to the public street shall be provided and planted with trees.
      2. In addition to the 5% landscaping required on the private lot area, all road rights of way not utilized for pavement, curb or sidewalk shall be planted and maintained as landscaped area.
    8. Canopies, awnings, and related outdoor eating facilities within the front setback and within the right of way are allowed as long as pedestrian walkways, safety, and visibility are preserved, and upon permission being granted by the City.
    9. Driveways within the C1A zone may be treated as residential uses.
  3. General Commercial Zone (C2): The objective in establishing the C2 zone is to provide areas wherein the general commercial activity of the city may take place.
    1. Character: It is characterized by the commingling of commercial uses and dwellings. However, primacy is given to commercial uses within the zone. Existing structures will be allowed to continue with their designed intent such as apartments, homes, student housing, etc.
    2. Uses: see ECC 10.20.030 Table B for list of permitted and conditional uses.
    3. Storage: All materials and merchandise, except vehicles in running order, shall be stored in an enclosed building or within an enclosure surrounded by a solid sight obscuring fence or wall of not less than six feet in height, of a neutral color and no material or merchandise shall be stored to a height of more than the height of the enclosing fence or wall.
    4. Trash And Combustible Materials: No trash, rubbish, weeds or other combustible material shall be allowed to remain on any lot outside of approved containers in any commercial zone. No junk, debris, abandoned or dismantled automobile or automobile parts or similar material shall be stored or allowed to remain on any lot in any commercial zone.
    5. Solid Waste Storage Facilities: All solid waste storage facilities shall be located at the rear of the main building or else behind a sight obscuring fence or wall which will prevent the facility from being seen from a public street.
    6. Adjoining Residential lots; Fencing Requirements: Where a commercial development adjoins any residential lot or parcel of ground in any residential zone, there shall be provided along the adjoining property line a decorative, sight obscuring fence, or any combination of fencing and landscaping which, in the opinion of the Planning Director, adequately protects the adjoining residential property and is properly maintained.
    7. Landscaping:
      1. In all commercial zones, at least 5% of the lot area shall be maintained as landscaped area. Where feasible, a landscaped area adjacent to the public street shall be provided and planted with trees.
      2. In addition to the 5% landscaping required on the private lot area, all road rights of way not utilized for pavement, curb or sidewalk shall be planted and maintained as landscaped area.
    8. Residences in the C2 zone shall conform to all requirements under the R-4 designation including rules for the keeping of animals.
    9. In the case of mixed use containing both multiple residential units and commercial elements in a given development, the following standards shall apply:
      1. Parking: the total combined parking shall be calculated in accordance with ECC 10.20.050 Table D: Parking Requirements. The total combined parking may then be reduced by up to 25% if it can be shown that the parking demand for the commercial portion of the development will be significantly reduced after normal business hours.
      2. Landscaping: the amount of required landscaping shall be based on a weighted average of commercial to residential ratios which shall vary between 5% (for a completely commercial development) to 20% (for a completely residential development) of the total land area of the development. This prorated percentage of landscaping shall be calculated by multiplying 5% (0.05) by the total commercial floor space and 20% (0.2) by the total residential floor space, then summing the two figures and dividing by the total floor space. This prorated percentage of landscaping shall then be multiplied by the total lot size to give the needed landscaping for the lot.
    10. Canopies, awnings, and related outdoor eating facilities within the front setback in all commercial zones and within the right of way as long as pedestrian walkways are allowed as long as safety, and visibility are preserved, and permission granted by the City.
    11. Driveways for commercial uses in the C2 Zone may be at least twenty feet wide, unless approved otherwise by the city engineer.

10.16.070 Industrial Zone

  1. Industrial Zone (I-1): The objective in establishing the I-1 Industrial Zone is to provide areas in appropriate locations where light manufacturing, industrial processes and warehousing not producing objectionable effects may be established, maintained and protected. Associated office and support commercial uses are allowed. The regulations of this district are designed to protect environmental quality of the district and adjacent areas. To provide areas for the promotion of new industry for the city and to accommodate basic industries which tend to increase the employment and economic base and which may market their products primarily outside of the local economy.
    1. Uses: see ECC 10.20.030 Table B for list of permitted and conditional uses.
    2. Excluded Uses: animal by-products plants; blast furnaces, garbage, offal and animal reduction, incineration or processing refuse dumps, hog farm, compounding or processing of chlorine gas, acid, cement, lime, gypsum, plaster of paris, creosote, fertilizer from animal by products, propylene, rubber reduction; processing or treatment of fish; smelters and ore reduction; and similar uses which give rise to excessive or offensive odor, noise, fumes, dust, radiation or danger of explosion.
      1. Livestock Use: In the Industrial zone, livestock use shall be limited to the following:
        1. Two large animals which include horses, cattle, goats, sheep or other animals judged by the Planning Commission to be compatible with this category of livestock for the first two-thirds acre and one additional large animal for each one-third acre thereafter. No large animals are allowed on lots less than two-thirds acre.
        2. No more than thirty poultry or rabbits or other small animals on any lot (30 total small animals).
        3. No pigs may be kept in the Industrial Zone.
        4. Any combination of dogs and cats, up to four (4) total such animals are allowed.
        5. No enclosure, pen or structure for raising of poultry, rabbits or livestock shall be located within ten feet of any dwelling or property line. (2008)
    3. Adjoining Residential Zone; Fencing Requirements: Where any industrial zone adjoins any residential lot in a residential zone, there shall be provided and maintained along such property line a six foot or ornamental masonry or other decorative solid fence or wall of a neutral color, and/or landscaping which, in the opinion of the City, will adequately protect the adjoining residential property.
    4. Outside Parking Area; Lighting: All outside parking area shall be lighted during the evening business hours. All lights shall be directed away from adjacent residential areas.

10.16.080 Planned Unit Development Zone (PUD)

  1. Planned Unit Development Zone (PUD): The PUD zone is a designation applied to land that has been developed according to the Ephraim City Subdivision Ordinance. A planned unit development is a distinct category of conditional use. As such, it is intended to encourage the efficient use of land and resources, promote greater efficiency in public and utility services, preservation of open space, efficient use of alternative transportation and encouraging innovation in the planning and building of all types of development.
    1. Uses and Other Regulations: Use and other regulations governing Planned Developments are established on a case-by-case basis by the Planning Commission’s review and the City Council’s approval of planned development applications. Copies of such regulations should be appended to this ordinance or kept on file with the Planning Director for reference.
    2. Residential parks dedicated exclusively to manufactured homes and recreational vehicle parks shall be developed as planned developments.
    3. Flag lots for uses other than single family dwellings shall be developed as planned development.

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ECO 25-05