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Holladay City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 13

12 FR-0.5, FR-1, FR-2.5, FR-5, FR-10 AND FR-20 FORESTRY AND RECREATION ZONES

13.12.010: PURPOSE OF PROVISIONS:

The purpose of the forestry and recreation zones is to permit the development of the foothill and canyon areas of the city for forestry, recreation, and other specified uses to the extent such development is compatible with the protection of the natural and scenic resources of these areas for the continued benefit of future generations. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)

13.12.020: PRIMARY USES:

   A.   Primary Uses Allowed: The permitted and conditional uses allowed in the FR zones shall be as set forth in chapter 13.100, "Appendix A - Allowed Uses", of this title. Any primary land use not shown as a permitted or conditional use in chapter 13.100, "Appendix A - Allowed Uses", of this title shall be prohibited.
   B.   Combined Uses: Any combination of uses may be established within the same building or on the same lot or parcel. If any of the proposed uses is a conditional use, that use shall be reviewed and approved by the planning commission as required by section 13.08.040 of this title. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)

13.12.030: ACCESSORY USES:

Permitted and conditional uses set forth in chapter 13.100, "Appendix A - Allowed Uses", of this title shall be deemed to include accessory uses and activities that are necessarily and customarily associated with and incidental and subordinate to such primary uses allowed by chapter 13.100, "Appendix A - Allowed Uses", of this title.
   A.   Accessory uses shall be subject to the same regulations that apply to permitted and conditional uses in the zone except as otherwise expressly provided in this title.
   B.   No accessory use, building or structure shall be allowed on a lot or parcel unless a primary permitted or conditional use is currently established on the parcel, except as allowed by section 13.09.020 of this title.
   C.   Specific accessory uses allowed in the FR zones are as set forth in chapter 13.100, "Appendix A - Allowed Uses", of this title. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)

13.12.040: LOT AREA, LOT WIDTH, DENSITY AND SLOPE:

   A.   Lot Area, Lot Width And Density Requirements:
 
District
Minimum Lot Area
Minimum Lot Width
Maximum Residential Density
FR-0.5
1/2 acre
100 feet
2 du per gross acre
FR-1
1 acre
200 feet
1 du per gross acre
FR-2.5
2.5 acres
250 feet
1 du per 2.5 gross acre
FR-5
5 acres
300 feet
1 du per 5 gross acre
FR-10
10 acres
300 feet
1 du per 10 gross acre
FR-20
20 acres
300 feet
1 du per 20 gross acre
 
   B.   Lots Fronting On Cul-De-Sacs; Lot Width: The minimum lot width of any lot fronting on a cul-de-sac, partial cul-de- sac, or oblique angle curved street from which the lot lines radiate shall be measured at a distance of fifty feet (50') from the front lot line.
   C.   Slope Requirements: All development in the FR zones shall be subject to the slope protection standards set forth in the foothills and canyons overlay zone, subsections 13.72.030B, "Slope Protection Standards", and 13.72.030D of this title, streets and roads. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)

13.12.050: LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE/SETBACKS:

Because of the unique nature of the topography and climatic conditions of the foothill and canyon areas, limits of disturbance and setbacks for developments in the FR zones shall be determined on a case by case basis by the community development director, subject to the planning commission's final approval on all developments, except minor developments (see chapter 13.72 of this title), for all uses, including single-family dwellings and accessory structures. All determinations of limits of disturbance shall be subject to the conditions and criteria set forth in the foothills and canyons overlay zone, section 13.72.040, "Establishment Of Limits Of Disturbance", of this title. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)

13.12.060: BUILDING HEIGHT:

   A.   Maximum Height: Except as otherwise specifically provided in this title, no building or structure shall exceed the following heights:
      1.   Thirty feet (30') on property where the original slope exceeds fifteen percent (15%) or the property is located in the foothills and canyons overlay zone. For purposes of this section, the slope shall be determined using a line drawn from the highest point of elevation to the lowest point of elevation on the perimeter of a box which encircles the foundation line of the building or structure. The box shall extend for a distance of fifteen feet (15') or to the property line, whichever is less, around the foundation line of the building or structure. The elevation shall be determined using a certified topographic survey with a maximum contour interval of two feet (2').
      2.   Thirty five feet (35') on other properties.
   B.   Minimum Story: No single-family dwelling structure shall contain less than one story. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)

13.12.070: NATURAL HAZARDS:

Construction of permanent structures in areas subject to natural hazards, including floods, landslides, and avalanches, shall be subject to the requirements and limitations set forth in chapters 13.74, "Flood Damage Prevention Regulations", and 13.75, "Natural Hazard Areas", of this title. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)

13.12.080: WATER QUALITY:

   A.   Health Department Approval Required: Prior to issuance of a conditional use permit or site plan approval for all uses in the FR zones, 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.
   B.   Developments Of More Than Nine Lots/Units: Developments of more than nine (9) lots or units shall receive the written approval of the Utah 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 Utah department of environmental quality relating to culinary water supply and wastewater disposal.
   C.   Applicable State Regulations And Standards: The applicable state regulations for individual wastewater disposal systems can be found in the Utah administrative code sections R317-501 through R317-513, 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.
   D.   Subsequent Changes In Site Plan: If, after health department or Utah 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. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)

13.12.090: GRADING:

Grading shall be permitted only in conformance with the standards and limitations set forth in the foothills and canyons overlay zone, subsection 13.72.030C, "Grading Standards", of this title. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)

13.12.100: 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 the foothills and canyons overlay zone, subsection 13.72.030H, "Tree And Vegetation Protection", of this title. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)

13.12.110: UTILITIES:

All utilities in the FR zones shall be placed underground, except as may be provided for in chapter 13.79, "Utility And Facility System Placement Regulations", of this title. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)

13.12.120: BUILDING LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND DESIGN:

All buildings and accessory structures in the FR zones, including single-family dwellings, shall be located, constructed, and designed in compliance with the development standards set forth in the foothills and canyons overlay zone, section 13.72.030, "Development Standards", of this title, and in chapter 13.73, "Foothills And Canyons Site Development And Design Standards", of this title. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)

13.12.130: OFF STREET PARKING:

   A.   Permitted Uses: The community development director shall determine the number of off street parking spaces required, provided the minimum requirements of chapter 13.80 of this title are met, except that the planning commission may modify the requirements of sections 13.80.060 through 13.80.130 of this title if such modification will better preserve views, protect existing trees/vegetation, or reduce the amount of disturbance to steep slopes, wetlands, streams, or other sensitive environmental areas.
   B.   Conditional Uses: The planning commission shall determine the number of off street parking spaces required, provided the minimum requirements of chapter 13.80 of this title are met, except that the planning commission may modify the requirements of sections 13.80.060 through 13.80.130 of this title if such modification will better preserve views, protect existing trees/vegetation, or reduce the amount of disturbance to steep slopes, wetlands, streams, or other sensitive environmental areas.
   C.   Covered Parking: Covered parking is encouraged for all developments in the FR zone. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)

13.12.140: SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL:

Site development plans for all development in the FR 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 the foothills and canyons overlay zone, section 13.72.050, "Approval Procedure For Development In The Foothills And Canyons Overlay Zone", of this title. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)

13.12.150: APPLICABILITY TO LOTS OF RECORD AND WAIVERS FROM SLOPE REQUIREMENTS:

   A.   Applicable To Lots Of Record: All standards and requirements for development in the FR zones as set forth in this chapter shall apply to development on lots and in subdivisions that were recorded prior to the enactment date hereof.
   B.   Lots Of Record; Waivers From Slope Requirements: For properties in the FR zones also located in the foothills and canyons overlay zone (see chapter 13.72 of this title), the planning commission may waive grade requirements for streets/roads and slope protection requirements for lots of record and lots and plans of subdivisions that were approved prior to the enactment of chapter 13.72 of this title, provided the conditions and criteria set forth in subsection 13.72.060A of this title are satisfied. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)

13.12.160: LANDSCAPING:

All uses in the FR zones shall comply with the provisions governing landscaping and buffering in chapter 13.77 of this title. (Ord. 2013-22, 9-5-2013)