To create a zone which provides an area in Kamas City for commercial uses that are oriented to vehicular traffic and service related uses. For the purposes of Kamas City, this zoning district will encompass all property on both sides of the highway corridor along SR 248, west of the Weber-Provo Canal for a width of approximately 600 feet. This zone is to develop an aesthetically pleasing, high quality and economically functional entrance to Kamas City. Enhanced building setbacks, landscaping, height limitations, increased frontage requirements, and a continual emphasis on high quality site and building design are key to this area.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015; Ord. 2017-01, 3/14/2017)

Editor's note— Ord. 2019-02, adopted Feb. 12, 2019, repealed § 15.17.020 which derived from Ord. 2015-04, adopted Nov. 10, 2015, and Ord. 2017-01, adopted March 14, 2017.

Minimum Lot and Development Standards

One accessory structure may be built in the ECC Zone, not to exceed 50 percent of the original structure in size. Style and design shall be similar to original structure.

*Chimneys, flagpoles, church towers and other similar structures in excess of 30 feet, not used for human occupancy may be allowed on a case by case basis with a conditional use permit.

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All new development must present an attractive streetscape, incorporate architectural and site design elements that reflect the community vision of the Kamas City General Plan.

2.

A 25-foot minimum landscape buffer shall be placed between the front property line and the 24-foot cross traffic access required in the Entry Corridor Commercial Zone. An additional 24 feet) fire lane will be required between the front façade and the parking area. This may vary depending on wetland conditions. Wetlands issues will need to be resolved through the city engineer and the Army Corps of Engineers.

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Adequate space must be provided for snow removal, storm water and drainage.

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All structures shall be on a lot adjacent to a public street or with access to an approved private street, and shall be so located on lots as to provide safe and convenient access for emergency services.

5.

Development must meet architectural and design guidelines found in 15.21.040.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015; Ord. 2017-01, 3/14/2017; Ord. 2022-09, § 1(Exh. A), 5/10/2022)

The operation of any use permitted in this district is subject to the following standards of performance:

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All uses must be operated so that all practical means are used to confine any noise, odor, dust, smoke, vibration or other similar feature to the premises upon which they are located.

2.

Any light used to illuminate signs, parking areas, or for any other purpose shall be non-glaring, energy efficient and so arranged as to confine direct light beams to the lighted property by appropriate directional hooding.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)

Fencing within the front yard setback of the Entry Corridor Commercial Zone is not allowed. Other fencing or screening will be handled on a case by case basis through the conditional use process.

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Buffer treatment may be required whenever a change occurs between property owners.

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Landscape buffers are preferred over fences and walls where a separation is desirable.

3.

Trash collection and recycling areas, service areas, mechanical equipment and loading docks shall be screened on all sides so that no portion of such areas are visible from public streets, alleys or adjacent properties. Required screening may include new and existing planting, walls, fences, screen panels, doors, topographic changes, buildings, horizontal separation, or any combination thereof.

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A site obscuring fence shall be installed if next to residential.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015; Ord. 2017-01, 3/14/2017)

Parking standards outlined in KMC 15.23 also apply to the following onsite parking requirements.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015; Ord. 2017-01 on 3/14/2017; Ord. No.2023-06, § 1, 10/10/2023; Ord. No. 2024-01, 1/9/2024; Ord. No. 2025-09, § 1 (Exh. A), 9/23/2025)

The landscaping requirements found in this section are in addition to any other landscaping requirements found in KMC 15.24 of the Kamas City Land Use Ordinance. Each applicant for development along the entry corridor shall submit a complete and detailed landscaping plan for review by the Kamas City Planning Commission concurrently with the submission of other documents and plans.

All setback areas adjacent to a public street shall be fully landscaped and properly maintained. Trees shall be planted at the rate of at least one tree per 30 lineal feet along the public street. The applicant shall provide appropriate guarantees on the trees, and shall have no less than a 1½ inch to two inch caliper in size. Trees may be planted in clusters to create a more natural and/or screening effect, if appropriate.

All disturbed ground areas shall contain grass, or another ground cover acceptable to the planning commission, and shall be sufficiently irrigated. Shrubs, flowerbeds, bark mulch, and other appropriate ground cover is highly encouraged. All landscaped areas shall be maintained using a sprinkling and/or irrigation system which is capable of being engaged automatically on a regular basis.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)

Any future trail system developed for the enjoyment and use by the public will be constructed within the 25-foot landscape buffer required by this code. Kamas City will not be responsible for the construction or maintenance of any trail system.

(Ord. 2017-01, 3/14/2017)

Sign regulation for Kamas City can be found in KMC 15.26 of the Kamas City Land Use Ordinance. For purposes of the Entry Corridor Commercial Zone only, signs shall not exceed 30 feet from ground level and be structurally sound. All signs shall be architecturally compatible with the development on which they are located.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015; Ord. 2017-01, 3/14/2017)

A final development plat for a commercial project, or for the initial phase, if a stage development plat has been approved, shall be submitted to and approved by the planning commission and Kamas City Council as complying with the regulations and requirements prior to the issuance of any building permits. The final development plat shall show in detail the proposed areas and locations of buildings, off-street parking, internal and external traffic circulation, improvements, landscaping, signs and service facilities. No changes shall be made in the final development plat during the course of construction pursuant without first obtaining approval of the planning commission and Kamas City Council. Copies of the approved final development plat shall be kept on file in the office of the Kamas City Planner and only changes which are approved shall be added thereto.

(Ord. 2017-01, 3/14/2017)