Mapleton City Zoning Code

The Preserve at Mapleton planned residential community carries with it the theme of luxurious country living. Residents of the Preserve at Mapleton will enjoy walking trails, water features, welcome houses, horse riding trails, access to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and Maple Mountain, large ranch and estate lots, and acres of landscaped open space. This two hundred forty (240) acre drop of country elegance will carry with it a feeling of greatness that will influence all of the great city of Mapleton City. (Ord. 2007-18, 8-7-2007, eff. 12-11-2007)

The name of this zone shall be the Preserve at Mapleton PRC-4 zone. The purpose of this zone is to protect the integrity of the Preserve at Mapleton and keep the theme consistent throughout the entire planned residential community. Compliance with the set forth zone will ensure a more attractive and desirable environment within this residential community in Mapleton City. (Ord. 2007-18, 8-7-2007, eff. 12-11-2007)

One single-family dwelling unit per legally created lot and subject to section 18.82D.090 of this chapter.

Public utility facilities.

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 is subject to subsection 18.84.200B of this title (temporary building construction).

Water reservoirs and water facilities. (Ord. 2007-18, 8-7-2007, eff. 12-11-2007)

Accessory uses are permitted in the Preserve at Mapleton residential community zone, provided that they are incidental to the main residential dwelling unit, they do not alter the character of the permitted principal use, and are subject to any required approvals or requirements. Such permitted accessory uses and structures include the following:

Animal rights; estate lots (lots 1 through 7 and 17 through 48): The raising, care and keeping of livestock and fowl will be limited to one animal unit and their seasonal offspring for each twenty thousand (20,000) square feet; and barns, corrals, pens, coops and other structures associated with animals as approved by section 18.82D.090 of this chapter.

Animal rights; ranch lots (lots 56 through 92): The raising, care and keeping of livestock, fowl, feed and produce, barns, corrals, pens, coops and other structures associated with animals approved by section 18.82D.090 of this chapter. One animal unit and their seasonal offspring for each thirty thousand (30,000) square feet shall be allowed.

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

Fences, walls subject to section 18.82D.090 of this chapter.

Home occupations are subject to section 18.84.380 of this title.

Noncommercial plant nurseries and private greenhouses subject to section 18.82D.090 of this chapter.

Owner occupied accessory apartments, subject to approvals outlined in section 18.82D.090 of this chapter and section 18.84.410 of this title.

Pools, tennis courts and other recreational site amenities shall be permitted subject to section 18.82D.090 of this chapter.

Up to one common clubhouse/community facility may be constructed on a private, commonly held parcel. Such facility shall be limited to the same restrictions and standards as a ranch lot (Lots 56 through 92) described herein and in accordance with section 18.82D.090 of this chapter.

Uses permitted for the clubhouse/common facility may include the following:

Accessory structures.

Dressing and locker rooms.

Exercise and entertainment facilities.

Food and retail sales limited to the support of the facility and its users.

Meeting and gathering areas.

Outdoor amenities such as tennis, pool, play areas, gardens and other landscape features.

Service structures and yards for maintenance of the common facilities of the PRC-4 Zone.

Any structures allowed as accessory uses shall be approved by section 18.82D.090 of this chapter whether a building permit is required or not. (Ord. 2007-18, 8-7-2007, eff. 12-11-2007)

There shall be no land use standards except as set forth in section 18.82D.090 of this chapter.

The minimum lot size for the ranch lots (Lots 56 through 92) shall be 2.4 acres (104,544 square feet).

The minimum lot size for the estate lots (Lots 1 through 55) shall be 0.7 acres (30,492 square feet). (Ord. 2007-18, 8-7-2007, eff. 12-11-2007)

   A.   Main Buildings: Building setbacks are governed by established building envelopes that far exceed requirements for PRC Zones. These envelopes are set forth by the homeowners' association and are approved under section 18.82D.090 of this chapter. In the case of conflict with setback requirements for a PRC Zone, the greater setback will govern.

   B.   Accessory building: Subject to section 18.84.230 of this title. (Ord. 2007-18, 8-7-2007, eff. 12-11-2007; Ord. 2025-09, 7-16-2025, eff. 8-5-2025)

   A.   Main Buildings: Main buildings shall have the following setback requirements. In the case of conflict with setback requirements for a PRC Zone, the greater setback will govern. All setbacks are measured from property line. These setback requirements may be reduced under section 18.82D.090 of this chapter, provided no setbacks are reduced to less than requirements for a PRC Zone.

      Front yard setback: Thirty feet (30').

      Side yard setback: Ten feet (10') on one side and twenty feet (20') on the other. A twenty foot (20') side yard is required at an existing adjacent ten foot (10') side yard resulting in a minimum of thirty feet (30') from adjacent structure, unless the lots on either side of the subject lot have begun construction and used their ten foot (10') setback on the subject lot's sides. In this case the subject lot shall choose which side they shall use their ten foot (10') setback and which side they shall use their twenty foot (20') setback. In this case a lot must still meet the requirement of a ten foot (10') setback on one side and a twenty foot (20') setback on the other side totaling a minimum of twenty feet (20') between structures on one side and thirty feet (30') on the other side. However, lots 50 through 53 may have a ten foot (10') side yard setback on both sides.

      Corner side yard setback: Thirty feet (30').

      Rear yard setback: Forty feet (40'). However, lots 8 through 16 and 49 through 55 have a twenty five foot (25') rear yard setback.

   B.   Accessory building: Subject to section 18.84.230 of this title. (Ord. 2007-18, 8-7-2007, eff. 12-11-2007; Ord. 2025-09, 7-16-2025, eff. 8-5-2025)

   A.   Main Buildings: Building height of residences shall not exceed two (2) stories above the basement level with a maximum of thirty five feet (35') measured from finished grade of the lot to the midpoint of the main roof pitch, excluding dormers, chimneys, mechanical and other equipment. Measurement shall be taken on any three (3) sides of the structure (not necessarily from a walk-out basement). Finished grade shall be established ten feet (10') away from the structure based on average elevation of each measured side. Dormers shall not be allowed above thirty five feet (35') measured from the finished grade to the bottom of the windowsill.

   B.   Accessory building: Subject to section 18.84.230 of this title. (Ord. 2007-18, 8-7-2007, eff. 12-11-2007; Ord. 2025-09, 7-16-2025, eff. 8-5-2025)

Shall be calculated as follows:

 

 

(Ord. 2007-18, 8-7-2007, eff. 12-11-2007)

A design review committee (DRC) has been established for the applicable CC&Rs to verify and enforce design. No building permit or fence application will be accepted by the city without the applicable DRC approval and stamp. All building guidelines will meet applicable Mapleton City and building code standards as well as the standards in the CC&Rs and design guidelines. (Ord. 2007-18, 8-7-2007, eff. 12-11-2007)

Up to two (2) welcome houses may be constructed on common right of way areas. One located at the intersection of 1600 S and Preserve Drive and one located at the intersection of Maple Canyon Drive and Preserve Drive. Such structures shall be limited to four hundred (400) square feet of area (excluding basements) and one story/sixteen feet (16') in height measured from finished grade of the lot to the highest point of the roof. The welcome house structures shall not be located closer than six feet (6') from a roadway curb and eighteen feet (18') from the boundary of the PRC-4 zone.

Bridge structures and water features may be constructed in a common right of way area or other easement. Such structures shall allow for minimum road widths and construction requirements and shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height.

Up to one common clubhouse/community facility may be constructed on a private, commonly held parcel. Such facility shall be limited to the same restrictions and standards as a ranch lot (lots 56 through 92) described herein and in accordance with section 18.82D.090 of this chapter.

Uses permitted for the clubhouse/common facility may include the following:

Accessory structures.

Dressing and locker rooms.

Exercise and entertainment facilities.

Food and retail sales limited to the support of the facility and its users.

Meeting and gathering areas.

Outdoor amenities such as tennis, pool, play areas, gardens and other landscape features.

Service structures and yards for maintenance of the common facilities of the PRC-4 zone.

Open space and trails shall be used for the enjoyment of the community. The trails shall be used for walking, jogging, bicycling, horseback riding and other nonmotorized activities. With the exception of service vehicles owned and operated by the homeowners' association, no motorized vehicles shall be allowed in the common areas. All trails and open space will be maintained and improved by the homeowners' association. (Ord. 2007-18, 8-7-2007, eff. 12-11-2007)

The total density allowed in the Preserve at Mapleton PRC-4 zone is ninety two (92) individual building lots and common area buildings. No new subdivision lots shall be permitted beyond those originally approved for the purpose of increasing this density. (Ord. 2007-18, 8-7-2007, eff. 12-11-2007)

In the event of a natural disaster or other emergency, the residents of the Preserve at Mapleton must provide reasonable emergency access to areas of concern or danger for the proper authorities. An example of this would be the need to have access to the debris basin, or an injury on one of the common trails. (Ord. 2007-18, 8-7-2007, eff. 12-11-2007)

In the event of a default by the homeowners' association, all of the homeowners' association's right, title and interest in and to the common areas, including, but not limited to, the debris basin, shall pass to Mapleton City. Upon default by the homeowners' association and transfer of ownership of common areas to the city, the residents within the development shall pay all costs of maintenance of common areas to the city. In the event of default, Mapleton City may assess a monthly maintenance fee to all residents in order to maintain the common areas as they were previously maintained. For purposes of this section, the occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a default by the homeowners' association:

   A.   The dissolution or liquidation of the homeowners' association;

   B.   The homeowners' association shall become insolvent, or shall suffer or consent to or apply for the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or liquidator of itself or any of its property, or shall generally fail to pay its debts as they become due, or shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; the homeowners' association shall file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, or seeking reorganization, in order to effect a plan or other arrangement with creditors or any other relief under the bankruptcy code (meaning the bankruptcy reform act of 1978 [11 USC section 101-1330] as hereafter amended or recodified), or under any state or federal law granting relief to debtors, whether now or hereafter in effect; or any involuntary petition or proceeding pursuant to the bankruptcy code or any other applicable state or federal law relating to bankruptcy, reorganization or other relief for debtors is filed or commenced against the homeowners' association or the homeowners' association shall file an answer admitting the jurisdiction of the court and the material allegations of any involuntary petition; or the homeowners' association shall be adjudicated as bankrupt, or an order for relief shall be entered against the homeowners' association by any court of competent jurisdiction under the bankruptcy code or any other applicable state or federal law relating to bankruptcy, reorganization or other relief for debtors. (Ord. 2007-18, 8-7-2007, eff. 12-11-2007)