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Magna City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 19

26 AGRICULTURAL ZONES

19.26.010 PURPOSE OF PROVISIONS

The purpose of the agricultural zones is to provide limited residential and agricultural opportunities in the same zone. To this end, the agricultural zones are intended to include activities normally related to agricultural uses and to protect the zone from the intrusion of uses inimical to the continuance of agricultural activity.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. 2023-O-06 Title 19 on 6/16/2023

19.26.020 AGRICULTURAL ZONES

  1. Agricultural Zone (A-1). promotes the development of residential in association with small agricultural uses like gardens, pastures, horses, and other animals for family food production.
  2. Agricultural Zone (A-20). promotes and preserves conditions favorable to larger agricultural uses with some agricultural buildings or other uses related to agricultural product processing.
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. 2023-O-06 Title 19 on 6/16/2023

19.26.030 SCHEDULE OF USES, SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  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. Special Conditions. Any special conditions related to a specific use are in Chapter 19.42 Specific Use Standards.
  3. Procedure for Multiple Uses (Combination of Uses). If a development proposal involves a combination of uses other than accessory uses as identified in Table 19.26.030, 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.
  4. 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 19.26.030 is prohibited in this zone.

      Table 19.26.030 - Uses Allowed in Agricultural Zoning Districts.
      Use CategoriesA-1A-2
      Residential:

      Accessory Structures, Garages, Carports, and Structures subject to this TitlePP
      Accessory Dwelling Units, Internal, Attached and Detached, subject to Chapter 19.42PP
      Dwelling, Single-FamilyPP
      Dwelling, Two-FamilyXP
      Commercial:

      AgritourismXP
      DairyXP
      Farm devoted to raising (including fattening as incident to raising), slaughtering, dressing, and marketing on a commercial scale of chickens, turkey, or other fowl or poultry, or rabbits) subject to the “Animal Rights” restrictions in Chapter 19.42XP
      Child Care subject to Chapter 19.42PP
      Home Occupations subject to Chapter 19.42PP
      Kennel, PrivatePP
      Nursery and GreenhousePP
      Plant for Storage or Packing of Fruit or Vegetables Produced on the PremisesXP
      Private Nonprofit Recreational Grounds and FacilitiesXP
      Riding AcademyPP
      Worm FarmingPP
      Planned Unit Developments, subject to Chapter 19.18:  
      Condominium Conversion Planned Unit DevelopmentsPP
      Infill Development Planned Unit DevelopmentsPX
      Residential Neighborhood Planned Unit DevelopmentsCC
      Residential Community Planned Unit DevelopmentsXX
      Mixed Use Planned Unit DevelopmentXX
      Commercial Planned Unit DevelopmentsXX
      Other:   
      AgriculturePP
      Agricultural Building subject to accessory structure standards of this ChapterPP
      Animals and Fowl for Family Food Production, ExistingPP
      Animal Right, New, subject to Chapter 19.42PP
      ApiaryPP
      AviaryXP
      Fences, walls and hedges subject to Section 19.26.100PP
      Fruit and Vegetable Storage and PackingXP
      Gardening for Personal UsePP
      Household PetsPP
      Public and Quasi-Public UsePP
      Residential Keeping of Chickens or DucksPP
      Residential Facility for Elderly PersonsPP
      Residential Facility for Persons with a Disability subject to Chapter 19.42PP
      Temporary Buildings for Uses Incidental to Construction WorkPP
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. 2023-O-06 Title 19 on 6/16/2023

19.26.040 SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS

See Chapter 19.42, Specific Use Standards for conditions and regulations related to specific uses.

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. 2023-O-06 Title 19 on 6/16/2023

19.26.050 LOT AREA, LOT WIDTH, LOT COVERAGE

  1. Development in the A-1 and A-2 Zones shall comply with the development standards of Table 19.26.050 and all other applicable standards in this Title.

    Table 19.26.050 – Development Standards in Agricultural Zones.
    ZoneMinimum Lot AreaMinimum Lot WidthMaximum Lot
    Coverage (Primary
    Buildings)
    A-110,000 Sq Ft/1 Acre165/100 Feet35%
    A-220 Acres200 Feet30%
    1Subdivision lots that met the area, width and frontage requirements existing prior to the adoption of this ordinance are legal, nonconforming lots. Lots created subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance must include one (1) acre and have a minimum lot width of one hundred (100) feet.
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. 2023-O-06 Title 19 on 6/16/2023
Amended by Ord. 2024-O-17 on 12/10/2024

19.26.060 SETBACKS

Development in the A-1 and A-2 Zones shall comply with the yard and setback standards shown in Table 19.26.060 and all other applicable standards in this Title.

Table 19.26.060: Yard and Setback Standards.
ZoneFront YardSide YardSide Yard for Corner
Lots Where Side Yard
Faces the Street
Rear Yard
A-130 Feet8 Feet20 Feet30 Feet
A-250 Feet20 Feet20 Feet50 Feet
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. 2023-O-06 Title 19 on 6/16/2023

19.26.070 BUILDING HEIGHT

  1. Primary Building or Structure Height. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Title, no primary building or structure in the agricultural zones may exceed the following height:
    1. Thirty-five feet (35’); and
    2. No structure used for residential dwelling may contain less than one story.
  2. Accessory Structure Height.
    1. No building which is accessory to a dwelling may exceed twenty feet (20’) in height. For each foot (1’) of height over fourteen feet (14’), the accessory structure shall be set back from property lines an additional foot (1’) to allow a maximum height of twenty feet (20’).
    2. In association with land in agricultural use as described in the Farmland Assessment Act, Utah Code § 59-2-501 et seq., a building accessory to and exclusively used for the agricultural use may exceed twenty feet 20’ in height if the land owner can demonstrate the necessity of the additional height in furthering the agricultural use.
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. 2023-O-06 Title 19 on 6/16/2023

19.26.080 ACCESSORY STRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

The following yard and setback standards shall apply to accessory structures in the agricultural zones.

  1. The structure shall be located in the side or rear yard and be located six feet (6’) away from the residential dwelling. No accessory structure may be located within the required front yard setback or between the main building and a street.
  2. The structure shall be located at least one foot (1’) from an interior side property line. When the accessory structure is located in a side yard between two (2) existing main buildings, the accessory structure shall be located at least five feet (5’) from the property line.
  3. The structure shall be twenty feet (20’) from a street-facing side property line. No accessorystructure may be located between the main building and a street.
  4. The structure shall be located at least one foot (1’) from the rear property line, except that when the rear yard is adjacent to the side yard of an adjacent lot, the minimum setback is ten feet (10’) from the adjoining side yard.
  5. No part of any accessory structure may be placed within one foot (1’) of the property line, including eaves, cantilevers, and other protrusions from the structure.
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. 2023-O-06 Title 19 on 6/16/2023

19.26.090 LOT COVERAGE

  1. No combination of buildings, including accessory structures and other structures, may not cover more than forty percent (40%) of the area of the lot or parcel of land.
  2. No accessory structure or group of accessory structures may cover more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the rear yard.
  3. Concrete, asphalt and other impervious surfaces may not cover more than fifty percent (50%) of the yard area between a structure and a property line. This includes both the required setback area and any other yard area between the main building and the property boundary.
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. 2023-O-06 Title 19 on 6/16/2023

19.26.100 FENCING STANDARDS

  1. The term "fence" includes any tangible barrier, latticework, screen, wall, hedge, or continuous growth of shrubs or trees with the purpose of, or having the effect of, preventing passage or view across the fence line. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a fence, wall, screen, hedge, or other material serving as a fence, may not create a sight distance hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic as determined by the municipal engineer.
    1. Front Yard/Side Yard. A fence made of materials which are sight obscuring may be built to a maximum of three feet (3') in any required front/side yard perimeter. A fence made of materials which are not sight obscuring (at least fifty percent (50%) open) may be built to a maximum of four feet (4') in any required front/side yard. If an existing home is located on the property, the front/side yard perimeter is measured from the front property line to the front edge of the existing home. The fencing may slope upward to connect with a higher rear yard fence. The length of a sloped fence section may not exceed ten feet (10').
    2. Rear Yard. A fence in a rear yard may be built to a maximum of seven feet (7'). If an existing home is located on the property, the rear yard perimeter is measured from the front edge of the existing home to the rear property line.
    3. Corner Lots. A fence not more than seven feet (7') high may be constructed in the rear yard as defined in Subsection 19.26.100.A.2, "Rear Yard", of this section adjacent to a public street on a corner lot, if it does not obstruct clear view of intersecting streets as defined in Subsection 19.26.100.A.4, "Clear Sight Triangle", of this section.
    4. Clear Sight Triangle. At intersections of alleys and driveways (this includes private driveways and adjacent private driveways), the triangle shall be defined by drawing a line between two (2) points that are a minimum of ten feet (10') from the intersection along the property lines. At intersections of public streets, the triangle shall be defined by drawing a line between the two (2) points that are a minimum of forty feet (40') from the intersection along the property lines.
    5. Larger Clear Sight Triangle. Larger clear sight triangles may be required where local streets enter arterial streets, major collector streets, or parkways, except that "clear sight triangles" need not be maintained at signed or signalized intersections in the community center. "Clear sight triangles" may also be waived at signed or signalized intersections in neighborhood centers.
    6. Grade Differences. Where there is a difference in the grade of the properties on either side of a fence, wall or other similar structure, the height of the fence shall be measured from the natural grade of the property upon which it is located.
    7. Retaining Walls. Where a retaining wall protects a cut below or a fill above the natural grade and is located on the line separating lots or properties, such retaining wall may be topped by a fence, wall or hedge of the same height that would otherwise be permitted at the location if no retaining wall existed.
    8. Double Frontage Lots. A fence or wall may be erected in the rear yard of a double frontage lot.
    9. Fire Hydrants and Mailboxes. Fire hydrants and mailboxes shall be accessible from the public streets and may not be enclosed by fences. The location of the fire hydrant shall be in accordance with the uniform fire code.
    10. Exceptions. The provisions of this Section may be waived with respect to certain other fences including tennis court backstops or patio enclosures as approved by the Planning Commission, if it is determined that the fences do not create a hazard or violation of other Sections of the municipal ordinances.
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. 2023-O-06 Title 19 on 6/16/2023

19.26.110 DENSITY

  1. In no case may the density of a PUD exceed four (4) units per acre in the A-1 zone or one (1) unit per acre in the A-20 Zone.
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. 2023-O-06 Title 19 on 6/16/2023

19.26.120 ADDITIONAL STANDARDS

It is the responsibility of the applicant to comply with all other standards of Title 19 and all other municipal ordinances, including, without limitation:  

  1. 19.04: Definitions
  2. 19.18: Planned Unit Developments
  3. 19.42: Specific Use Standards
  4. 19.44: Temporary Use Standards
  5. 19.46: Site Development Standards
  6. 19.48: Off-Street Parking and Loading  
  7. 19.50: Landscaping and Screening
  8. 19.52: Signs 
  9. 19.56: Flood Plain Regulations
  10. 19.58: Geological Hazards
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. 2023-O-06 Title 19 on 6/16/2023

2023-O-06 Title 19

2024-O-17