The name of this zone shall be the Whiting Farm subdivision PRC-7 zone. The purpose of this zone is to create an attractive residential subdivision that respects Mapleton's rural heritage by providing flexibility in the configuration of the lots in order to maintain a large portion of the site as agricultural open space. This approach is consistent with the policy of the Mapleton City Land Use Element of the General Plan to encourage conservation subdivisions on undeveloped parcels. (Ord. 2021-02, 1-20-2021)

One single-family residence per lot.

Parks and/or open space.

Temporary structures necessary for sales and/or construction activities, subject to subsection 18.84.200B of this title. (Ord. 2021-02, 1-20-2021)

Accessory uses are permitted, provided that the use is incidental to the main dwelling unit and does not distract from or conflict with the character and purpose of the principal permitted use. All accessory uses are subject to acquisition of any approvals, permits, or licenses required to construct, operate, or maintain said use. Permitted accessory uses include:

The raising, care and keeping of limited numbers oflivestock 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.

Customary residential household pets as defined in section 18.08.345 of this title.

Fences and walls.

Home occupations subject to section 18.84.380 of this title.

Owner occupied accessory apartments subject to section 18.84.410 of this title.

Pools, tennis courts, or other recreational facilities.

Private parks, playgrounds. (Ord. 2021-02, 1-20-2021)

Places of worship.

Public schools. (Ord. 2021-02, 1-20-2021)

The base density for the zone is forty-eight (48) residential lots. With the use of twenty-two (22) Transferable Development Right (TDR) certificates, the density may be increased to a maximum of seventy (70) lots. Sixteen ( 16) TOR certificates shall be surrendered for lots 1 - 58 and six (6) TOR certificates shall be surrendered for lots 59-70. (Ord. 2021-02, 1-20-2021)

The project shall include a variety of lot sizes including larger lots that abut existing subdivision lots on adjacent properties. In no case shall a lot be smaller than fourteen thousand five hundred (14,500) square feet. (Ord. 2021-02, 1-20-2021)

The minimum setbacks for improvements constructed on lots in the PRC-7 zone are as follows:

   A.   Main Building:

      1.   Front yard/garage setback: No less than thirty feet (30') measured from the property line. For homes that have garage doors that face the street, the garage shall be set back a minimum of twenty feet (20') from the back of sidewalk.

      2.   Comer lot side yards: Measured the same as the front yard.

      3.   Rear yard setback: No less than twenty-five feet (25') measured from the rear property line to the foundation of the home.

      4.   Side yard setback: No less than ten feet (10') measured from the property line to the foundation of the home.

   B.   Accessory Building: Accessory building shall be subject to section 18.26.020 of this title. (Ord. 2021-02, 1-20-2021)

No lot or parcel of land in this 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 18.08.170 of this title. (Ord. 2021-02, 1-20-2021)

There shall be a variety of architectural styles, materials and building plans within the project to encourage an aesthetically pleasing and visually interesting residential community. A dwelling shall not have the same architectural design as an adjacent dwelling or a dwelling directly across the street. (Ord. 2021-02, 1-20-2021)

A one-family dwelling shall provide at least four ( 4) off street parking spaces. At least two (2) of the spaces shall be located in an attached or detached garage that is fully enclosed. All dwelling units shall have a driveway made of hard surface material no less than twelve feet (12') in width. (Ord. 2021-02, 1-20-2021)

The project will include a dedication of approximately twelve (12) acres of property to Mapleton City to be maintained as agricultural open space. Some or all of the open space may also be converted to a public park or other public recreational facilities in the future at the City’s expense. (Ord. 2021-02, 1-20-2021)