Mapleton City Zoning Code

The purpose and intent of the OS-P open space and parks zone is to establish areas anywhere in Mapleton City where only open space and generally undeveloped lands are to be encouraged. Development of a comprehensive network of permanent, multifunctional, and publicly owned open spaces shall be encouraged. All parks owned by the city may be given the OS-P zone designation. Land that has been legally deeded to the city or land that has had a conservation easement recorded on it as part of a transferable development right sending site, may be rezoned to the OS-P zone. (Ord. 2003-16, 6-4-2003, eff. 6-11-2003)

OPEN SPACE: Any area or parcel of property dedicated to the city, within a recorded conservation easement, either public or private, or United States forest service land, that would be kept in its natural state for perpetuity, due to its inability to be used for typical recreational or residential uses.

PARKS: Any area or parcel of property dedicated to the city or within a conservation easement that is to be used for, or is currently developed for, recreational uses, such as, but not limited to, playgrounds, athletic fields, picnicking, or group gatherings. These areas would be landscaped and maintained in the same manner as other parks within the city. All park areas may be deeded to or dedicated to the city with the exception of a private cemetery or private park, as approved by Mapleton City and maintained by a private homeowners' association. (Ord. 2003-16, 6-4-2003, eff. 6-11-2003)

The following uses are permitted in the OS-P zone:

City initiated parks, open spaces, trails, museums, cemeteries or other city related activities.

City owned accessory structures for storage of equipment.

City owned buildings and structures for recreation.

City owned or city initiated water detention and/or debris basins.

City owned water well, water storage tank and all related equipment.

Conservation areas including, but not limited to, wilderness areas, watershed areas, wildlife refuges and wetlands.

Forests and urban forests. (Ord. 2003-16, 6-4-2003, eff. 6-11-2003)

The following uses are conditional in the OS-P zone:

Horse stable or horse arena and related structures and equipment.

Private cemetery.

Private golf courses (except clubhouse, concessions and other commercial uses that will require a commercial zone, and project plan approval).

Private water detention and/or debris basin.

Private water well or at grade storage tank and related equipment. (Ord. 2003-16, 6-4-2003, eff. 6-11-2003)

Minimum area requirements are to be determined by the Planning Commission and City Council. City owned property for the use of a TDR-S (transferable development rights - sending) shall have a base density of one acre and a minimum five (5) acre site. (Ord. 2007-27, 11-7-2007, eff. 12-7-2007)

All buildings within one hundred feet (100') of a property line must meet the required front and side yard setbacks that are required in the adjacent zone district. Otherwise, the setbacks shall be determined by the Planning Commission. Unless otherwise approved by conditional use permit, building height shall be limited to forty feet (40') as defined in section 18.08.010 of this title. There shall be no minimum building size. (Ord. 2013-05, 6-18-2013, eff. 7-12-2013)

All areas not covered by buildings, pavement for roads and parking lots, or walkways, shall be landscaped as required by chapter 18.90 of this title, except that a separate landscaping plan may be accepted by the Planning Commission. Areas that are meant to be preserved, such as hillside areas, wildlife preserves, or forests, shall be excluded from any landscaped standards. Land given to the City for the purpose of a future park, or land purchased by the City for the purpose of a future park, may remain undeveloped and unlandscaped until such time the funds can be appropriated to finish the park. (Ord. 2003-16, 6-4-2003, eff. 6-11-2003)

   A.   Parcels of property dedicated to the City for the use of a park shall be maintained by City employees, individuals contracted by the City, or volunteers, such as, but not limited to, scout projects, recreational groups, etc., under the direction of City staff.

   B.   Open space areas should not need maintenance other than for safety reasons, such as fire roads, trails, access to water wells and water tanks, debris basins, utilities, etc. The maintenance would be performed by City employees or forest service employees. (Ord. 2003-16, 6-4-2003, eff. 6-11-2003)

Signs for private parks and parks not owned by Mapleton City, shall conform to chapter 18.86 of this title. Only monument signs, guide signs, directional signs and wall signs shall be permitted. Private signs not owned by Mapleton City shall require a sign permit. (Ord. 2003-16, 6-4-2003, eff. 6-11-2003)

The parking lot of any City park as defined and allowed herein shall be sufficient to accommodate the anticipated parking needs of the general public. Hillside areas owned by Mapleton City, or properties with recorded conservation easements associated with a transferable development right sending site shall be excluded from any parking requirements unless otherwise required by the Planning Commission or City Council. The number of parking spaces shall be determined in section 18.84.270 of this title. Parking related to private buildings shall conform to section 18.84.270 of this title. (Ord. 2003-16, 6-4-2003, eff. 6-11-2003)

Any private buildings or structures within the OS-P Zone shall be required to obtain project plan approvals for such.

   A.   Concurrent with any request to rezone property to the OS-P Zone; or if the property is currently zoned OS-P, prior to any approval for a building permit, a preliminary project plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Mapleton City Planning Commission. Said preliminary project plan shall be drawn to scale and shall contain the following information:

      1.   Location of all existing and proposed buildings and structures on the site, including an indication of the proposed uses;

      2.   The location of all parking spaces as required by the Planning Commission, driveways, and points of vehicular ingress and egress;

      3.   A conceptual signing plan showing the location and size of typical signs;

      4.   A conceptual landscaping plan subject to the requirements in chapter 18.90 of this title showing planting materials to be used together with the location of fences, walls, hedges, and decorative materials;

      5.   Preliminary elevations of the buildings showing the general appearance and types of exterior materials to be used;

      6.   No buildings or structures shall be located above or east of the Wasatch fault as shown on the official Utah County geological hazards map. Gazebos and open air pavilions (open on at least 3 sides), with a size less than five hundred (500) square feet shall be excluded.

Accessory structures less than five hundred (500) square feet in size shall be approved by the planning director as long as the structure does not encroach on any of the required parking or required landscape areas. Furthermore, building additions less than five hundred (500) square feet shall also be approved by the planning director so long as they meet the aforementioned criteria, and as long as the addition does not physically alter the character of the building. Accessory buildings and additions shall be architecturally compatible with the main structure, including exterior building materials and colors.

   B.   Prior to the construction of any building or structure in the OS-P zone, a final project plan shall be submitted and approved by the city council, after a recommendation from the planning commission. Said project plan shall be drawn to scale and shall contain all required information designated on the application checklist. The planning commission may require a traffic study be submitted prior to a final project plan recommendation.

   C.   Any failure to submit a final project plan within one year of the approval of the preliminary project plan shall terminate all proceedings and render the preliminary plan null and void, and the planning commission may also take further action to rezone the property as per section 18.12.010 of this title. (Ord. 2003-16, 6-4-2003, eff. 6-11-2003)