Eureka City Zoning Code

1. The Eureka City Council, upon recommendation by the Planning Commission, shall divide Eureka City into zoning districts.
2. Within each of these districts, the Eureka City Council, upon recommendation by the Planning Commission, may regulate and restrict the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or use of buildings and structures, and the use of land.
3. The Eureka City Council shall ensure that the regulations are uniform for each class or kind of buildings throughout each district, but the regulations in one district may differ from those in other districts.
4. The designated zoning districts within Eureka City are:

HISTORY:

5-96, 06/1996

1-1999, 01/1999

1-2001, 01/2001

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

This zone is intended to allow one residential unit together with approved accessory structures such as a garage, a small storage building, or a greenhouse used for approved purposes. This zone also permits the keeping of a limited number of farm animals, poultry, and small animals in conjunction with a single-family dwelling to an extent which is consistent with and proportional to the amount of land area provided for this purpose. Permitted uses in this zone include single-family dwellings, approved accessory buildings (See Subsection f), and approved fences (See Subsection g). All other uses within this zone shall be considered as conditional uses and shall be regulated under the provisions of Chapter 7 of this Ordinance.

1. Lot Area. The minimum area of any lot or parcel of land in the R1 Zone shall be 10,000 square feet; excepting properties which meet the conditions specified in Chapter 6 Section 6 of the Eureka General Plan.
2. Lot Depth. Each lot or parcel of land in the R1 Zone shall have a minimum depth of at least one hundred (100) feet.
3. Lot Frontage. Each lot or parcel of land in the R1 zone shall abut a public street for a minimum. distance of eighty (80) feet.
4. Lot Area Per Dwelling. Not more than one (1) single-family dwelling may be placed upon a lot or parcel of land in the R1 zone. All buildings, including accessory buildings and structures, shall cover not more than sixty (60%) percent of the area of the lot or parcel of land.
5. Yard Requirements. Each residential dwelling on a lot or parcel in the R1 zone shall have front and rear yards of not less than twenty (20) feet; and side yards of not less than ten (10) feet; except corner lots shall have a side yard of not less than twenty (20) feet.
6. Accessory Building. Any accessory building housing animals or poultry shall have rear and side yards of not less than twelve (12) feet and shall be located at least fifty (50) feet from any residence on an adjoining property. Accessory buildings not housing animals shall have a rear and side setback of two (2) feet or greater.
7. Fences. Fences in residential areas within Eureka City shall be a maximum of four (4) feet in height on any property which fronts on a dedicated street. This requirement shall also apply to the fence for:
8. The required twenty (20) feet of setback on front and corner lots; and
9. Twenty (20) feet from any street corner or driveway entrance. Fences constructed for agricultural purposes, not greater than six (6) feet in height shall be exempt, provided the fence does not block the vision of a driver at street intersections.
10. Parking and Access. Each residential dwelling in the R1 zone shall have on the same lot or parcel a minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces.
11. Limitations On The Keeping and Maintenance of Animals and Fowls. The number of domestic animals or poultry shall be limited to the size and capacity of the land and to a duration which is consistent with established animal husbandry or poultry practices. Improper, imprudent, or unreasonable use of residential land, or the keeping of excessive numbers of animals or poultry beyond that required for the family in residence on the premises which results in misuse, damage, neglect, nuisance, or complaint, shall be subject to abatement or to prosecution under Subsection (1) of this Chapter. The keeping of exotic pets not indigenous to the State of Utah, domesticated or non-domesticated animals, poultry, or creatures capable of transmitting disease or inflicting harm shall not be permitted within the corporate limits of Eureka City. Animals shall, at all times, be properly cleaned, restrained, and sheltered upon an approved lot or parcel of land in the R1 zone.
12. Animal Kennels, Boarding, Breeding, Training, and Grooming. A limited and reasonable number adult dogs, or adult cats, together with their off-spring up to three months of age; or similar numbers of small animals (pets) like unto, may be maintained on a parcel or lot in the R1 zone. Said use in the R1 zone shall require the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and licensure as a Home Occupation (See provisions in Chapters 7 and 9).
13. Compliance with State and County Board of Health Regulations. No provision herein shall be construed as authorizing any use, or the keeping of an animal or animals, or poultry, in violation of Juab County or Utah State Division of Health regulations; or the keeping of an animal or animals, or poultry, capable of inflicting harm, or endangering the health and safety of any person, or despoiling the environment (air quality, smell, and surface or well waters) of any property or adjoining property.
14. Nuisance To Be Abated. Upon the lawful filing of a written complaint, the Eureka City Council, is hereby authorized to:
15. Declare property or buildings or the use thereof, in this or any other zone in the City, a public nuisance;
16. Invoke legal remedy in fining responsible individuals;
17. Restricting access to or, if deemed necessary, removing any unsanitary or unsafe building, including the use thereof, particularly if the building is dilapidated, or structurally compromised¹; or
18. Restrict or limit the keeping of any animal( s) or poultry on property within Eureka City determined by the Planning Commission or City Council to be in violation of this Chapter. In addition, the City Council may invoke other more stringent and lawful penalties. for violation(s) authorized by the City's General Plan.
19. Signs. All signs approved in the RMU zone shall correspond to and be consistent with sign regulations specified in the Eureka City General Plan.
20. General Area of R1 Zone. The RA Zone shall comprise all land areas within Eureka City, developed or undeveloped, which are used for residential dwellings, accessory structures, and open space(s). Specifically, all land within Eureka City which is not located in the RMU, BC, PF, or SL Zones is hereby designated as being within the Residential One Zone. (Refer to the Eureka City Official Zoning Map).

FOOTNOTES:

1. Provisions of The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings may also be invoked by City Officials in eliminating nuisances in Eureka City. 

HISTORY:

5-96, 06/1996

1-1999, 01/1999

1-2001, 01/2001

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

This zone is intended to allow multiple residential units together with approved accessory structures such as carports, garages, or small storage buildings used for approved purposes. Permitted uses in this zone include multiple-family dwellings and approved accessory buildings (See Subsection f), and approved fences (See Subsection g). All other uses within this zone shall be considered as conditional uses and shall be regulated under the provisions of Chapter 7 of this Ordinance.

1. Lot Area. The minimum area of any lot or parcel of land in the RMU Zone shall be 10,000 square feet.
2. Lot Depth. Each lot or parcel of land in the RMU zone shall have a minimum depth of at least one hundred (100) feet.
3. Lot Frontage. Each lot or parcel of land in the RMU zone shall abut a public street for a minimum distance of one hundred (100) feet.
4. Lot Area Per Dwelling. Not more than two (2) single-family units may be placed upon a minimum size, single lot or parcel of land in the RMU Zone. (Equivalent: Eight (8) units per acre). All buildings, including accessory buildings and structures, shall cover not more than seventy-five (75%) percent of the area of the lot or parcel of land.
5. Yard Requirements. Each residential dwelling on a lot or parcel in the RMU Zone shall have front and rear yards of not less than (20) feet; and side yards of not less than six (6) feet; except corner lots shall have a side yard of not less than 20 feet.
6. Accessory Building. Only approved appurtenant structures shall be permitted in the RMU Zone.
7. Signs. All signs approved in the RMU zone shall correspond to and be consistent with sign regulations specified in the Eureka City General Plan.
8. Fences. Fences in residential areas within Eureka City shall be a maximum of four (4) feet in height on any property which fronts on a dedicated street. This requirement shall also apply to the fence for:
9. The required 20 feet of setback on front and comer lots; and
10. 20 feet from any street corner or driveway entrance.
11. Parking and Access. Each residential unit in the RMU zone shall have appropriate, safe access and a minimum of one off-street parking space.

HISTORY:

5-96, 06/1996

1-1999, 01/1999

1-2001, 01/2001

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

This zone is established to provide land within Eureka City primarily for the accommodation of business and commercial uses. Land parcels fo this zone are and should be adjacent, contiguous, or proximate to major arterial roadways within Eureka City and to existing commercial areas. Provisions herein are intended to encourage greater integrity and aesthetic improvements as business and commercial areas are developed, expanded, and improved. Integrated and coordinated building design, landscaping, parking, ingress, and signing are encouraged through the use of project plan approval procedures. Permitted uses characteristic of this zone include a wide range of structures such as professional buildings, light industry or manufacturing facilities, retail and service stores, restaurants and shops. Mobile residential parks, travel trailer parks, junk yards, metal fabrication, animal holding, processing or rendering facilities, entertainment and sexually-oriented businesses proposed to be constructed in this Zone in Eureka City shall be considered as conditional uses under the provisions of Chapters 7 and 10 of this Ordinance. The purpose of this requirement for these types of businesses is to establish requirements that reasonably govern the location of certain business and commercial uses in order to avoid adverse secondary effects which may result from the operation of such businesses. The intent of said requirements is to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of Eureka City residents consistent with protections provided by the United States Constitution, the Utah Constitution, and the Utah Code. Each approved, or conditionally approved business or use shall be subject to all development standards of this zone, including, but not limited to, the requirements set forth herein.

1. Lot Area. There shall be no minimum lot area requirements in the BC zone except as may be dictated by suitable and safe access, off-street parking requirements, adequate circulation, and appropriate site utilization.
2. Lot Width and Frontage. Each lot or parcel of land in this Zone shall have width and frontage on a public street for a minimum distance of thirty-five (35) feet.
3. Yard Requirements. Each lot or parcel of land in the BC zone shall have no front set back requirement. Rear and side yard set backs, access and parking areas shall be dictated by accessibility, off-street parking requirements, safety, adequate circulation, and appropriate site utilization.
4. Accessory Building. Set back requirements of all accessory buildings shall be dictated by adequate access, safety, parking, and appropriate site utilization in keeping with recommendations issued by the Planning Commission.
5. Parking and Access. Each lot or parcel in the BC zone shall have vehicle parking sufficient to meet the requirements set forth on the plot plan approval document. All parking spaces shall be paved with asphaltic cement, concrete, or gravel and shall be provided with adequate drainage. Parking spaces shall not be provided within the required front yard or side yard set back adjacent to a public street.
6. Signs. All signs erected in the BC zone shall correspond in height to the principal building and shall be amenable to the buildings or facilities served in design, lighting, and appearance.
7. Building Height. The height of every building or structure hereinafter designed, erected, or structurally altered or enlarged shall be regulated by conformance to the requirements of the most recent edition of the Uniform Building Code. All new or restored structures exceeding two (2) stories in height shall be served with elevators or escalators in addition to the stairways otherwise required by law.
8. Distance Between Buildings. No requirement.
9. Project and Plot Plan Approval. Prior to the construction of any building or structure in the BC zone, a project and plot plan shall first be submitted to and approved by the Eureka City Planning Commission and, thereafter, by the City Council. Said plan shall be drawn to scale and certified by a licensed engineer or surveyor and shall contain the following information:
10. The location of all existing and proposed buildings and structures on the site, with full dimensions showing distances between buildings and distances from buildings to adjacent property lines;
11. The location of all parking spaces, driveways, loading and dock areas, and points of vehicular ingress and egress;
12. A landscaping plan showing the location, types, and initial sizes of all planting materials to be used together with the location of fences, walls, hedges, signs, and decorative materials;
13. Preliminary elevations of all buildings showing the general appearance and type of external materials;
14. No wall, fence, or opaque hedge or screening material higher than thirty-six (36) inches shall be installed or maintained within a required front yard in the BC zone. A chain link fence or decorative masonry wall at least six (6) feet in height shall be erected along all property lines which lie adjacent to a Residential One Zone.
15. Remodeling or Enlargement of Existing Buildings and Structures in The BC Zone. The Project and Plot Plan requirements of this Section shall apply to the remodeling, restoration, or enlargement of existing buildings and structures in the BC Zone in Eureka City.
16. General Areas of BC Zone. All properties which have frontage on US and Utah Highway 50-6 and are located within the boundaries of Eureka City shall be designated as being within the BC Zone. (Refer to the Eureka City Zoning Map). 

HISTORY:

5-96, 06/1996

1-1999, 01/1999

1-2001, 01/2001

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

This Zone provides recognition of and provision for the location and establishment of land uses and structures which are maintained in either public or quasi-public ownership, which are used for public, religious, social, or fraternal purposes; and which may utilize relatively large areas of land. Permitted uses in this zone include churches, public buildings, utility stations, parks, schools, shops, and city equipment storage areas. At the discretion of the Planning Commission and approval of the City Council, conditional uses in the PF Zone in Eureka shall be considered according to the principal public good or benefit derived from the use, or proposed conditional use thereof.

1. Lot Area. The minimum area of any lot or parcel of land in the PF zone shall be eight thousand (8,000) square feet.
2. Lot Depth and Frontage. Each lot or parcel of land in the zone shall have minimum depth of 100 feet and frontage on a public street for a minimum distance of 35 feet.
3. Yard Requirements. Each lot or parcel of land in the PF zone shall have no front set back requirement. Rear and side yard set backs, access and parking areas shall be dictated by off-street parking requirements, adequate circulation, safety, and appropriate site utilization.
4. Accessory Building. Set back requirements of all accessory buildings shall be dictated by adequate access, safety, parking, and appropriate site utilization as recommended by the Planning Commission.
5. Parking and Access. Each lot or parcel in the PF zone shall have vehicle parking sufficient to meet the requirements set forth on the plot plan approval document. Except for large parks and recreational areas or arenas, all parking spaces shall be paved with asphaltic cement, concrete, or gravel and shall be provided with adequate drainage. Parking spaces shall not be provided within the required front yard or side yard set back adjacent to a public street.
6. Signs. All signs erected in the PF zone shall be in conformance with the sign provisions of the BC zone.
7. Building Height. The height of buildings or structures hereinafter designed, erected, or structurally altered or enlarged shall be regulated by conformance to requirements of the most recent edition of the Uniform Building Code. All structures exceeding two (2) stories in height shall be served with elevators or escalators in addition to the stairways otherwise required by law.
8. Distance Between Buildings. No requirement.
9. Project and Plot Plan Approval. Prior to the construction of any building or structure in the PF zone, a project and plot plan shall first be submitted to and approved by the Eureka City Planning Commission and, thereafter, by the City Council. Said plan shall be drawn to scale and certified by a licensed engineer or surveyor and shall contain the following information:
10. The location of all existing and proposed buildings and structures on the site, with full dimensions showing distances between buildings and distances from buildings to adjacent property lines;
11. The location of all parking spaces, driveways, loading and dock areas, and points of vehicular ingress and egress;
12. A landscaping plan showing the location, types, and initial sizes of all planting materials to be used together with the location of fences, walls, hedges, signs, and decorative materials;
13. Preliminary elevations of all buildings showing the general appearance and type of external materials;
14. No wall, fence, or opaque hedge or screening material higher than thirty-six (36) inches shall be installed or maintained within a required front yard in a PF zone. A chain link fence or decorative masonry wall at least six (6) feet in height shall be erected along all property lines which lie adjacent to a Residential One Zone.
15. Remodeling or Enlargement of Existing Buildings and Structures in The PF Zone. The Project and Plot Plan requirements of this Section shall apply to the remodeling, restoration, or enlargement of existing buildings and structures in the PF Zone.
16. General Areas of Zone. Those land areas within Eureka City which are presently utilized, or reserved for future use as public or quasi-public purposes, including churches, public buildings, utility stations, museums, ball diamonds, parks, schools, and Eureka City equipment, shops, and storage areas, shall be designated as being within the PF Zone. (Refer to the Eureka City Official Zoning Map). 

HISTORY:

5-96, 06/1996

1-1999, 01/1999

1-2001, 01/2001

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

This zone is established to protect and to regulate existing or proposed uses of environmentally sensitive lands within and adjacent to Eureka City. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, it shall be unlawful to grade, fill, or excavate any land in any manner which presents an unreasonable risk of erosion, flooding, landslide, or any other unsafe condition. It shall also be unlawful to erect any structure which will not be reasonably safe for use as a human habitation or animal shelter because of surface water, ground waters, or a high water table, expansive or collapsible soils, proximity to a potential or actual landslide, proximity to a known flood plain, or steep slopes, or to any other unsafe condition. All land uses within this Zone deemed to be environmentally sensitive or potentially hazardous by the Planning Commission shall be considered on a conditional basis only, and only in accordance with standards specified in this Chapter and the Eureka City General Plan.

1. Presumption. Conditions de-scribed on reports or maps issued by the U.S. and Utah Geological Surveys, U.S. Soil Conservation Service, and Utah Division of Comprehensive Emergency Management, pertaining or related to lands located within or adjacent to Eureka City, together with explanatory information or materials appurtenant thereto, shall be presumed to exist.
2. It shall be unlawful to grade, fill, or excavate any land or to erect any structure in this Zone without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit from the Eureka City Planning Commission and City Council. In appropriately addressing sensitive lands issues, and granting a Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission may request and the City Council may require that the property owner obtain either of the following:
3. A Letter of Certification from a Utah licensed professional engineer (PE) which addresses pertinent geotechnical elements related to construction upon or development of the subject sensitive land(s); or (ii) a notarized affidavit² which acknowledges that the property owner is advised by the Eureka City Planning Commission and the City Council that the land(s) may be subject to environmental or safety hazards; that the property owner accepts full responsibility for construction or development thereon; and that the property owner specifically waives any liability to and holds Eureka City harmless from any responsibility to address or remedy actual or potential damage( s) which may occur thereto.
4. Notwithstanding provision (b) the Planning Commission shall not recommend and the City Council shall not approve a Conditional Use Permit for construction or development in the Sensitive Lands Zone if any structure is proposed to be located within an unsafe or unsuitable proximity to a culinary water source protection zone.
5. Generally, it is the intent of this Chapter that the property owner(s) of sensitive land(s) located within or adjacent to Eureka City, establish in the minds of a majority of the members of the Eureka City Planning Commission and City Council that the proposed use of land may safely occur.
6. General Areas of SL Zone. Those land areas within, contiguous, or adjacent in general proximity to Eureka City which are deemed to be environmentally sensitive lands because of unique hydrological, geological, topographical, location, or other features; and which reasonably seem to require special protection or regulation, are hereby designated as being within the SL Zone. (Refer to the Eureka City Official Zoning Map).
7. Appeal. Any person dissatisfied with a decision under this Chapter may appeal within thirty (30) days thereof by following the procedures specified in Chapter 7 of the Eureka City General Plan. 

FOOTNOTE:

2. Affidavit forms are available in the Eureka City Offices. 

HISTORY:

5-96, 06/1996

1-1999, 01/1999

1-2001, 01/2001

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

1. Required in each Zone. Every building, structure, and improvement in each zone within Eureka City shall be provided with permanently maintained parking spaces as specified in this Chapter.
2. Specified in Building Permit. Required off-street parking shall be specified in the plans submitted to and approved by Eureka City in the Building Permit for each dwelling, business, commercial, or public facility use. Parking shall be the continuing obligation of the property owner so long as the use requiring vehicle parking or vehicle loading facilities continues.
3. Minimum Requirements. Except as otherwise may be recommended by the Planning Commission to accommodate special circumstances, the number of off-street parking spaces for each of the Zones within Eureka City shall be as follows:
4. R1 Zone: a minimum of 2 spaces for each residential dwelling;
5. RMU Zone: a minimum of 1 space for each residential unit;
6. BC Zone: One (1) space for each 1000 square feet of floor area;
7. PF Zone: One (1) space for each 500 square feet of gross floor space or assembly area;
8. SL Zone: Parking space(s) as specified by the Planning Commission in the Conditional Use Permit.
9. Required Improvement. As specified in the Building Permit, the parking area shall be paved with asphaltic cement, concrete, or improved with gravel and shall be maintained so as to eliminate dust or mud, and shall be graded and drained to dispose of surface water.
10. Handicapped Parking Spaces. All structures which are required by provisions of the Uniform Building Code to have adaptations which assist access by handicapped persons shall provide off-street parking for handicapped persons. Parking spaces for the handicapped shall be designed, set aside, and identified with signs for use by individuals with physical disabilities.

HISTORY:

5-96, 06/1996

1-1999, 01/1999

1-2001, 01/2001

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

1. Owners or developers shall, as specified herein and in the Eureka City Subdivision Ordinance, provide and pay for street lighting and signing for new roadways, streets or structures in any zone and in new subdivisions. (See Subdivision Standards).
2. Eureka City may, by Special Improvement or Special Services District, provide for the installation of street lighting or signing on existing city streets in any one or all zones. The cost(s) for lighting or signing or both, shall be equitably assessed to owners of property fronting on existing public roadways or city streets in accordance with UCA, Title 10, Chapter 4 . 

HISTORY:

5-96, 06/1996

1-1999, 01/1999

1-2001, 01/2001

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