The RA-1 Zone is established to provide areas in which minor agricultural pursuits can be encouraged and supported within the Municipality. The RA-1 Zone is designed and intended to protect agricultural uses from encroachment of typical smaller lot development. Uses permitted in the RA-1 Zone, in addition to residential and agricultural uses, must be incidental thereto and should not change the basic residential and agricultural character of the zone. Development within the RA-1 Zone should be accomplished in an orderly and progressive manner, with no "leapfrog" encroachments of such uses or developments into the residential agricultural area. (Ord. 2011-01, 1-18-2011, eff. 2-13-2011)

The following uses shall be permitted in the RA-1 Zone:

Agriculture (the science and art of farming; work of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock).

Customary residential household pets as defined in section 18.08.010 of this title.

Home occupations, subject to the provisions of section 18.84.380 of this title.

Public utilities, drainage facilities, water wells and facilities; fences, walls, ornamental ponds; fences subject to section 18.84.130 of this title.

Single-family dwellings.

Temporary fruit and vegetable stands, for the sale of produce raised on the premises, that shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet; and are maintained in an orderly manner.

Temporary office building used as an office in connection with the sale of property within a subdivision under construction, provided that the temporary office is located on the same tract of land as the subdivision. A permit therefor shall be valid for not more than one year, at the expiration of which time the use shall be discontinued. This use subject to subsection 18.84.200B of this title (temporary building construction).

The raising, care and keeping of limited numbers of livestock and fowl, excluding swine, for family food production or recreation. Also barns, corrals, pens and coops and other structures for the care and keeping of domestic livestock and fowl, subject to the following:

   A.   The number of animals kept shall not exceed one animal unit for each twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of lot area.

   B.   No structure for the housing of livestock or fowl or corrals for the close confinement of livestock shall be located closer than one hundred feet (100') to an existing dwelling on an adjacent lot or fifty feet (50') to such a dwelling on the same lot. (Ord. 2011-01, 1-18-2011, eff. 2-13-2011)

Accessory uses and structures are permitted in the RA-1 Zone, provided they are incidental to the main residential dwelling unit, and do not substantially alter the character of the permitted principal use or structure. Such permitted accessory uses and structures include, but are not limited to, the following:

Accessory buildings such as barns, garages, carports, greenhouses, gardening sheds, recreation rooms, and similar structures which are customarily used in conjunction with and are incidental to a principal use or structure.

Swimming pools and incidental cabanas subject to any and all requirements of the international building code (IBC). (Ord. 2011-01, 1-18-2011, eff. 2-13-2011)

The uses listed below may be approved by issuance of a conditional use permit from the planning commission. Uses not specified herein as "permitted" or "conditional" shall be considered prohibited. The following is a list of possible conditional uses within the RA-1 zone:

Exotic pets. Sufficient evidence shall be provided that such pets will be prevented from causing damage to property of others; endangering the health, safety and welfare of other persons; or otherwise creating a public nuisance.

Places of worship, public schools, private parks and playgrounds, subject to section 18.84.320 of this title.

Residential healthcare facilities (nursing homes, including skilled nursing and intermediate healthcare facilities), subject to compliance with the standards for such uses as set forth in section 18.84.370 of this title and the approval of site plan in accordance with the provisions of section 18.84.320 of this title. (Ord. 2011-01, 1-18-2011, eff. 2-13-2011)

Each lot or parcel of property in the RA-1 zone shall meet all of the following requirements:

   A.   Lot Size And Area Per Dwelling: The minimum lot size in the RA-1 zone shall be not less than one acre or forty three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet. Not more than one single-family dwelling may be placed upon a legally created lot or parcel of land in the RA-1 zone. When part of a TDR receiving site, the minimum lot size shall not be less than one-half (1/2) acre or twenty one thousand seven hundred eighty (21,780) square feet.

   B.   Lot Width: Each lot or parcel of land in the RA-1 zone shall have a width of at least one hundred twenty five feet (125'). When part of a TDR receiving site, each lot or parcel shall have a width of at least one hundred feet (100'). (Ord. 2013-03, 1-15-2013, eff. 2-7-2013)

   C.   Front Yard/Garage Requirements: No home shall have a front yard setback of less than thirty feet (30') measured from the front property line or the right of way edge to the foundation of the home. For homes that have garage doors that face the street, the garage shall be set back a minimum of twenty five feet (25') from the back of sidewalk.

   D.   Rear Yard Requirements: No home shall have a rear yard of less than twenty five feet (25') measured from the rear property line to the foundation of the home.

   E.   Side Yard: Each lot or parcel of land in the RA-1 zone shall have a side yard of not less than ten feet (10').

   F.   Side Yard; Corner Lots: When a side yard on a corner lot faces a street, the same setbacks as described in subsection C, "Front Yard/Garage Requirements", of this section shall apply. (Ord. 2016-08, 11-2-2016, eff. 11-27-2016)

   G.   Accessory Buildings: See section 18.26.020 of this title. (Ord. 2014-02, 1-7-2014, eff. 2-2-2014)

   H.   Standard Setbacks Based On Geotechnical Information:

      1.   Notwithstanding the setback requirements set forth in this section, the city council, upon the recommendation of the city engineer or the planning commission, may require a greater setback on a lot or group of lots or proposed lot or group of lots based on geotechnical information and engineering plans. (Ord. 2011-01, 1-18-2011, eff. 2-13-2011)

      2.   Any person adversely affected by the city council's decision administering or establishing the setbacks based on geotechnical information, may within thirty (30) days of the city council's decision, appeal that decision to the appeal authority as outlined in Utah code section 10-9a-703. (Ord. 2013-04, 2-19-2013, eff. 4-1-2013)

   I.   Projections Into Yards: The following structures may be erected on or projected into any required yard:

      1.   Fences and walls in conformance with this code and approval by the planning and zoning director. Other city codes or ordinances also apply.

      2.   Landscape elements including trees, shrubs, agricultural crops, and other plants.

      3.   Necessary appurtenances for utility service.

      4.   The structures listed below may project into a minimum front or rear yard not more than four feet (4'), and into a minimum side yard not more than two feet (2'):

         a.   Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses, or other similar architectural features.

         b.   Fireplace structures and bays, provided that they are not wider than eight feet (8') measured generally parallel to the wall of which they are a part.

         c.   Stairways, balconies, door stoops, fire escapes, awnings, and planter boxes or masonry planters not exceeding twenty four inches (24") in height.

         d.   Porte-cochere over a driveway in a side yard, providing such structure is not more than one story in height and twenty four feet (24') in length, and is entirely open on at least three (3) sides except for necessary supporting columns and customary architectural features. (Ord. 2011-01, 1-18-2011, eff. 2-13-2011)

   J.   Building Height: No lot or parcel of land in the RA-1 Zone shall have a building or structure used for dwelling or public assembly which exceeds a height of two (2) stories with a maximum of forty feet (40') as defined in section 18.08.010 of this title. (Ord. 2013-05, 6-18-2013, eff. 7-12-2013)

   K.   Permissible Lot Coverage: All buildings, including accessory buildings and structures, shall cover not more than thirty five percent (35%) of the area of the lot or parcel of land. (Ord. 2011-01, 1-18-2011, eff. 2-13-2011)

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of clustering within the RA-1 Zone is to protect and preserve open space, encourage imaginative and efficient utilization of land, develop a sense of community, and to ensure compatibility with the surrounding neighborhoods and environment. Clustering also offers the developer some flexibility in addressing land development issues. These provisions are intended to create more attractive and desirable environments within the residential areas of Mapleton City.

   B.   Overall Size Requirement: The minimum overall size requirement for any development utilizing clustering within the RA-1 Zone is no less than fifty (50) acres. If the development utilizing clustering contains more than one zone a minimum of fifty (50) acres shall be located in the RA-1 Zone portion of the development.

   C.   Project Density: The maximum project density allowed for any development utilizing clustering is one single-family dwelling unit per acre within the RA-1 Zone, excluding street rights-of- way.

   D.   Lot Size Requirement: The minimum lot size requirement for any development utilizing clustering shall be no less than twenty one thousand (21,000) square feet. If the lot contains more than one zone a minimum of twenty one thousand (21,000) square feet shall be located in the RA-1 Zone portion of the lot. Not more than one single-family dwelling may be placed on a lot or parcel of land in the RA-1 Zone.

   E.   Setbacks: Any development utilizing clustering shall meet any setbacks, as provided under section 18.32.050 of this chapter.

   F.   Open Space: Within a development utilizing clustering any open space lots may be owned and maintained either privately or by a homeowners' association.

   G.   TDR: A development in the RA-1 Zone utilizing clustering under this section is not a TDR receiving site. (Ord. 2011-01, 1-18-2011, eff. 2-13-2011)

   A.   Each home located on a lot or parcel in the RA-1 Zone shall have on the same lot or parcel two (2) off street enclosed parking spaces.

   B.   Each home shall also have a driveway that leads from a public street to the required enclosed parking spaces. Said driveway shall have a width of at least twelve feet (12') and be constructed with a hard surface material. (Ord. 2011-01, 1-18-2011, eff. 2-13-2011)