Eureka City Zoning Code

1. The Uniform Building Code (U.B.C.), most recent edition, is hereby adopted within this Zoning Ordinance and U.B.C. Standards, by reference, are incorporated herein.
2. A copy of the U.B.C., most recent edition, shall be filed in the offices of Eureka City and be available for examination and reference by interested persons.
3. Provisions of said Code establish rules and regulations for the erection, repair, construction, enlargement, alteration, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of buildings and structures within Eureka City.
4. Said Code provides:
5. For the issuance of building permits and collection of fees for the activities specified herein; and
6. Penalties for violation of the provisions thereof
7. Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter shall be subject to the penalties specified in Chapter 12 of this Ordinance.

HISTORY:

5-96, 06/1996

1-1999, 01/1999

1-2001, 01/2001

Ord. 2025-06-23, 6/23/2025

1. The National Electrical Code (N.E.C.), most recent edition, is hereby adopted within this Ordinance and N.E.C. Standards, by reference, are incorporated herein.
2. A copy of the N.E.C., most recent edition, shall be filed in the offices of Eureka City and be available for examination and reference by interested persons.
3. Provisions of said Code establish rules and regulations for the erection, repair, and construction of electrical equipment, facilities, and devices used in the construction, maintenance, and operation of buildings and structures in Eureka City.
4. Said Code provides:
5. For the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor; and
6. Penalties for the violation of the provisions thereof
7. Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter shall be subject to the penalties specified in Chapter 12 of this Ordinance.

HISTORY:

5-96, 06/1996

1-1999, 01/1999

1-2001, 01/2001

Ord. 2025-06-23, 6/23/2025

1. The Uniform Plumbing Code (U.P.C.), most recent edition, is hereby adopted within this Ordinance and U.P.C. Standards, by reference, are incorporated herein.
2. A copy of the U.P.C., most recent edition, shall be filed in the offices of Eureka City and be available for examination and reference by interested persons.
3. Provisions of said Code establish rules and regulations for the construction installation, and repair of plumbing devices, equipment, and facilities used in the construction, maintenance, and operation of buildings and structures in Eureka City.
4. Said Code provides:
5. For the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor; and
6. Penalties for the violation of the provisions thereof
7. Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter shall be subject to the penalties specified in Chapter 12 of this Ordinance. 

HISTORY:

5-96, 06/1996

1-1999, 01/1999

1-2001, 01/2001

Ord. 2025-06-23, 6/23/2025

Applicable provisions of the U.U.B.S.A. (The Utah Uniform Building Standards Act, As Amended by Session Laws of Utah, Issued May 1, 1995) are hereby adopted by reference in this Eureka City Ordinance. 

HISTORY:

5-96, 06/1996

1-1999, 01/1999

1-2001, 01/2001

Ord. 2025-06-23, 6/23/2025

Selected provisions of the Uniform Fire Code, most recent edition, and Uniform Fire Code Standards which are applicable to the Uniform Building Code requirements and standards invoked by the designated building inspector, or health official, for buildings and structures erected or modified in Eureka City are hereby adopted by reference within this Chapter. 

HISTORY:

5-96, 06/1996

1-1999, 01/1999

1-2001, 01/2001

Ord. 2025-06-23, 6/23/2025

1. Applicable provisions in each of the Codes adopted in this Chapter shall apply to commercial, industrial, and residential structures in Eureka City which are reconstructed, refurbished, remodeled, or restored for historic preservation purposes and building permits will be required.
2. At the time a building permit is obtained, written evidence and signed certification shall be presented which documents that a licensed architect, building contractor, building inspector, or registered professional engineer has examined the structure and determined that it may appropriately and safely be restored.
3. Based upon certification which is acceptable to the Eureka City Building Inspector, provisions of the Uniform Code for Building Conservation (U.C.B.C.) may be invoked in restoring or refurbishing historic buildings in a manner that is consistent with the Historic Preservation Ordinance adopted by Eureka City.
4. All remodeled and restored structures shall meet contemporary health and safety standards. 

HISTORY:

5-96, 06/1996

1-1999, 01/1999

1-2001, 01/2001

Ord. 2025-06-23, 6/23/2025