To preserve the character and historic nature of the area known as the Old Kaysville Townsite through the establishment of uses and goals intended to assure greater compatibility of new construction with the existing neighborhood that displays a unique historical appeal. This zoning district promotes a consistent streetscape with sidewalks on only one (1) side of the street, large street trees and swales and promotes the preservation, continuity, beauty and feel of the area. The area within the R-T zone conveys a certain sense of time and place associated with its history. New construction should, to the greatest extent possible, maintain the established mass, scale, height, width, and form of other buildings on the street. New buildings and additions may be larger than existing buildings, but should not be so dramatically greater in scale such that the visual continuity of the street is compromised.

Conditional uses in an R-T zone district, except for temporary buildings and temporary offices and the keeping of farm animals, shall be subject to a site plan review as specified in KCC 18-4. On a case-by-case basis, the Commission may also require temporary buildings to obtain site plan approval.

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Agriculture.

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Single-family dwellings.

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Public parks and playgrounds, and privately-owned parks, playgrounds, and recreational grounds not operated as a business in whole or part and to which no admission is charged.

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Minor home occupations subject to the provisions of KCC 17-26.

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Major Home Occupation 'C' subject to the provisions of KCC 17-26.

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Private swimming pools subject to the provisions of KCC 17-31-9.

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Accessory uses and accessory buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use subject to the provisions of KCC 17-31-2.

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Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit subject to the provisions of KCC 17-31-3.

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Fowl, rabbits, or similar animals subject to the provisions of KCC 17-24.

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Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work subject to the provisions of KCC 17-30-7, which buildings must be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction, subject to administrative review.

(Ord. 19-07-01, 7/2/2019; Ord. 21-9-1, 9/2/2021; Ord. 22-07-02, 7/21/2022; Ord. 23-01-01, 1/5/2023)

Compliance with standards shall be determined by the Planning Commission by reference to KCC 17-30.

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Public or quasi-public buildings of the educational, recreational, religious, cultural, or public service type, not including corporation yards, storage or repair yards, warehouses and similar uses.

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Major home occupations A and B subject to the provisions of KCC 17-26.

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Instructional Home Occupation Subject to the provisions of KCC 17-26.

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Residential child care subject to the provisions of KCC 17-26.

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Public utility substations subject to the provisions of KCC 17-31-15.

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Farm animals other than those allowed as a permitted use subject to the provisions of KCC 17-24.

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Swimming clubs subject to the provisions of KCC 17-31-10.

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Farm stands, subject to the provisions of KCC 17-31-5.

(Ord. 21-11-02, 11/4/2021; Ord. 22-07-02, 7/21/2022; Ord. 25-03-02, § 5, 3/6/2025)

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No building shall exceed thirty feet (30') in height, except as provided in KCC 17-25-2.

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No accessory building shall exceed fifteen feet (15') in height, except as provided in KCC 17-25-2 and KCC 17-31-2.

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No main building shall be less than ten feet (10') in height and no accessory building less than six feet (6') in height.

The following minimum requirements shall be observed except where increased for conditional uses.

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The lot area shall be not less than eight thousand (8,000) square feet.

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The width of any lot shall be not less than sixty feet (60') measured at a distance thirty feet (30') back from the front lot line.

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The front yard for any building shall be not less than twenty-five feet (25').

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The side yard for any dwelling shall be no less than eight feet (8') and the total width of the two (2) required side yards shall be not less than sixteen feet (16').

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Other main buildings shall have a side yard of not less than twenty feet (20') and the total width of two (2) required side yards shall be not less than forty feet (40').

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On corner and multiple frontage lots, the yards which abut a street shall be not less than twenty feet (20') from the street for both main and accessory buildings.

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The minimum rear yard for any main building shall be fifteen feet (15').

(Ord. 20-09-02, 9/17/2020)

Existing ditches are allowed to remain and curb and gutter are not required on the roadway. Sidewalks are only required on one (1) side of the street. Enhancements such as street lights, street signs, decorative poles and signs designating the area as the Old Kaysville Townsite will add to its distinctive look.

The applicant must submit the following documentation for the building(s) to be demolished, with the application for demolition permit.

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At least one (1) photo of each facade.

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At least two (2) photos of the real property from which the building(s) are to be removed and surrounding properties taken from the public or private street upon which the property fronts.

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Exterior measurements, and a scaled floor plan of the building(s) interior (showing walls, windows, doorways, and fireplaces).

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At least one (1) photo of each significant room.

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To the extent possible, a brief history of the building(s) site, including the date that each structure on the site was constructed, who built the building(s), who were the first occupants and all uses of the building(s).

The Architectural Design Goals are not to suggest that all buildings in the R-T zone district must be the same, but rather to encourage creativity in establishing a combination of buildings that compliment one another and add to the already unique neighborhood identity, with building elements embodied in a traditional Utah farming community. The diversity of these building elements and materials provide a full-bodied vocabulary capable of producing a wide range of architectural expression. The following represents the primary materials and building elements recommended for use in the R-T Old Kaysville Townsite zone district. It is recommended that new construction maintain the established mass, scale, height, width, and form of other buildings on the street. New buildings and additions may be larger than existing buildings, but should not be so dramatically greater in scale such that the visual continuity of the street is compromised.

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Roofing. Two (2) story homes should incorporate single story roof elements to help scale the two (2) story elements back to the ground. Roof slope is a major contributing factor in establishing the impact a roof has on a building. It is recommended that roof massing be simple, geometric forms. Aesthetic merit should be derived from careful proportioning, good scale and thoughtful detail, and incorporate inherent qualities of natural materials. Wood shakes, synthetic wood shakes, or heavy dimensional asphalt or fiberglass shingles in natural tones, provide a traditional appearance that is rich in texture and durable. Metal roofing in either standing seam or small scale corrugation provides the opportunity to present great variation in roof texture and finish. Metal roofing used as a secondary material adds visual interest to the building.

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Stone. Stone is a material that has significant substance. It is to be used in construction in a way that expresses its mass. Split river rock and stacked stone are used on older structures throughout the county and creates community wide continuity. The stone grounds the structure to the actual site and ties the structure to the traditions of the setting that is being maintained in the neighborhood.

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Brick. Brick is a material that has significant substance and mass. Brick may also be used as an accent above windows or garage doors. Due to the timeless look of brick, it is recommended for new construction.

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Stucco. It is recommended that stucco be a full coat, integrally colored, earth tones, cement plaster. Plaster wall surfaces should be thoughtfully detained and transitioned to primary materials such as siding and masonry. It is recommended that stucco not be the only material used on the exterior.

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Siding. Wood siding or embossed fiber cement siding are the lightest siding materials and have the most diverse applications. As a wall surface, siding may be applied horizontally as lap siding, beveled, tongue-in-groove, board-on-board, or vertically as board and batten siding. Timbers are encouraged where appropriate for use as supporting structural members. Rough sawn or hand hewn, rectangular cut or semi-round timbers provide detail and texture that references the heritage. Doors, windows, trim and fascia may be constructed of wood. These building elements offer the opportunity to create accents, providing embellishment and texture.

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Garages. In keeping with the historic nature of the zone, the dwelling, not the garage, should be the primary focus when viewing the front elevation. The front entry should be the focal point. The garage can be de-emphasized by moving it back in the front elevation. It is recommended that garage doors be oriented towards the side lot line. Detached garages are recommended where appropriate.

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Entries. Entries make a significant impact on the character of a building and are generally the first tactile experience a person has when entering. Great care should be taken in developing an entry and the door associated with it. An entry should capture the character of the entire building. Front porches add to the feel of the historical neighborhood and help create a beautiful streetscape. Front porches that are large enough to be a functional outdoor space are recommended. Balconies and railings are encouraged and should be designed as a natural extension of the architecture.

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Chimneys. Chimneys can make a dramatic statement on any building, providing a substantial and stable appearance if designed properly. It is recommended that chimneys be made of brick or stone and compliment the primary finishes of the building. Windows. Windows of a building are an important part of its overall visual impact and should be carefully proportioned and detailed. Location, type, and size should be considered. It is recommended that windows include divided lights and allow for larger panes.

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Fencing. While fences are primarily used to establish boundaries, obstruct sight and enhance privacy, they have a huge aesthetic impact on the neighborhood and streetscape. Fencing materials such as wood, picket, split rail, stone or masonry products fit the historical nature of the area. Solid walls, fences, hedges or screening materials which are sight obscuring should not exceed three feet (3') in height in any front yard perimeter.

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Additions. An exterior addition to any existing building can damage or destroy materials and change the building's character. It is recommended that additions be constructed in a manner that preserves significant materials, features, and historical character. The size, scale, massing, proportions, and design of the addition should be compatible with the historical building to ensure that its form is not expanded or changed to an unacceptable degree. The addition should be placed on an inconspicuous side or rear elevation so that the new work does not result in a radical change to the form or character of the historical building.