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Kearns City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 19

38 PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INSTITUTIONS ZONES

19.38.010 -Purpose Of Provisions

Public Facilities and Institutions Zones are established to provide public or quasi-public uses.

  1. Public Facilities Zone (PF): The purpose of the PF zone is to provide areas for facilities owned by public and quasi-public entities which utilize relatively large areas of land. This zone is intended to provide immediate recognition of such areas on the official zoning map.
  2. Public Institutions Zone (PI): The purpose of the PI zone is to provide areas for educational institutions, municipal uses, and athletic facilities, whether publicly or privately owned, that host organized team sports. These uses utilize relatively large areas of land and are established for the health and betterment of the community at large. This zone is intended to provide immediate recognition of such areas on the official zoning map.
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 Kearns Zoning Ordinance on 6/26/2023

19.38.020 Scope

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to any real property located in a PF or PI Zones as shown on the official zoning map. No building, structure or real property may be used, and no building or structure may be hereafter erected, structurally or substantially altered, or enlarged except as set forth in this Chapter. Such requirements shall not be construed to prohibit or limit other applicable provisions of this Title, this code, or other laws.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 Kearns Zoning Ordinance on 6/26/2023

19.38.030 Schedule Of Permitted Uses

  1. Schedule of Permitted Uses. The specific uses listed in the following schedule are permitted in the zones as indicated, subject to the general provisions, special conditions, additional restrictions, and exceptions set forth in this Title.
  2. Procedure for Multiple Uses (Combination of Uses). If a development proposal involves a combination of uses other than accessory uses as identified in Table 19.38.030, the more restrictive provisions of this Title shall apply. For example, if a portion of a development is subject to conditional use (“C”) approval and the other portion is subject only to permitted use (“P”) review, the entire development shall be reviewed and approved by the conditional use process.
  3. Abbreviations. The abbreviations used in the schedule mean:
    1. P = Permitted Use. This use is allowed in the zone but may be subject to additional restrictions and approval processes as provided in this Title.
    2. C = Conditional Use. This use is conditional because of the unique characteristics or potential impacts on the municipality, surrounding neighbors, or adjacent uses, incompatibility in some areas of the zone, or compatibility only if special provisions or conditions are required to mitigate the detrimental impacts of the use. The Planning Commission is the land use authority for uses with this designation.
    3. X = Prohibited Use. This use is prohibited in this zone. Any use not specifically identified in Table 19.38.030 is prohibited in this zone.

      Table 19.38.030 – Uses Allowed in the PF and PI Zones.
      Use CategoriesPFPI
      AGRICULTURAL:
      No Agricultural Uses are permitted in the PF or PI Zones.
      RESIDENTIAL USES:
      No Residential Uses are permitted in the PF or PI Zones.
      RETAIL AND SERVICES:
      Child CarePP
      FOOD AND DRINK:
      See “Accessory Uses”
      RECREATIONAL:
      Commercial RecreationPP
      Private, Non-Profit Recreational Grounds and FacilitiesPP
      Reception Center PP
      Recreation Facility - Private, Public, or CommercialPP
      Theaters and Concert Halls, IndoorXC
      LODGING:
      No Lodging Uses are permitted in the PF or PI Zones.
      INDUSTRIAL:
      No Industrial Uses are permitted in the PF or PI Zones.
      INSTITUTIONAL USES:
      Church, Synagogue, Mosque, Temple, Cathedral, or Other Religious BuildingsPP
      Cemetery CX
      Community GardenPP
      HospitalPP
      Micromobility Support InfrastructurePP
      Private or Charter SchoolCC
      Public ParksPP
      Public SchoolPP
      Public UsePP
      Solar Energy System, AccessoryPP
      Wind Energy System, AccessoryPP
      Wireless Telecommunication FacilityPP
      PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS:
      No Planned Unit Development Uses are permitted in the PF or PI Zones.
      SPECIALTY:
      Park and RidePX
      ACCESSORY USES:
      Sidewalk Displays and CafesPP
      Food Truck / Mobile Restaurant / Food CartPP
      Mobile StorePP
      Recreational Areas and FacilitiesPP
      Solar Energy SystemsPP
      Swimming Pools and Hot TubsPP
      Office - General, related to primary usePP
      Temporary Uses, subject to 19.44.PP
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 Kearns Zoning Ordinance on 6/26/2023
Amended by Ord. 2024-06-02 on 6/11/2024

19.38.040 Development Standards

Any development in the PF and PI Zones shall comply with the development standards of Table 19.38.040 and all other applicable standards in this Title. 

Table 19.38.040: Development Standards.
StandardPFPI
Minimum Lot Size, in square feet (sq. ft.) A10,000217,800 (5 acres)
Minimum Frontage, in feet (ft.)NA
Minimum Lot Width, in feet (ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage of Primary and Accessory structures Combined, in square feet (sq.ft.)40%
Maximum Height, Primary buildings (in feet) B35'
Maximum Height, Accessory structures (in feet)20'
  1. Multiple parcels that are part of the same public facility “campus” may be combined in calculating the lot area.
  2. Public or Quasi-Public Buildings may be allowed additional height at a ratio of one (1) additional foot for every five (5) feet of additional setback above the minimum from the nearest adjoining residential use. In no case may the building height exceed sixty-five feet (65’).
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 Kearns Zoning Ordinance on 6/26/2023

19.38.050 Required Yards And Setbacks

Any development in the PF or PI Zones shall comply with the yard and setback standards shown in Table 19.38.050 and all other applicable standards in this Title.

Table 19.38.050: Yard and Setback Standards.
StandardPFPI
Minimum Front Yard Setback, in feet (ft.)25'
Minimum Rear Yard Setback, in feet (ft.)25'
Minimum Side Yard Setback, in feet (ft.) - Primary
buildings
20'
Minimum Side Yard Setback, in feet (ft.) - Accessory structures of 120 sq ft or less6'
Minimum Side Yard Setback, in feet (ft.) - Accessory structures Greater than 120 sq. ft.10'
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 Kearns Zoning Ordinance on 6/26/2023

19.38.060 Additional Standards

It is the responsibility of the applicant to comply with all other standards of Title 19 and all other municipal ordinances.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 Kearns Zoning Ordinance on 6/26/2023

Title 19 Kearns Zoning Ordinance

2024-06-02