The name of this zone shall be the Maple Hills subdivision PRC-9 zone. The purpose of this zone is to create an attractive residential subdivision that respects Mapleton's rural heritage and desire for access to the Maple Mountain Bench by providing a mix of lot sizes, protected open space and a public trail.

(Ord. 2024- 06, 7-17-2024)

   One single-family dwelling 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.

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   Permitted accessory uses include:

   The raising, care and keeping of limited numbers of livestock and fowl, excluding swine and roosters, 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.

   Home occupations subject to section 18.84.380 of this title.

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

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   None.

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   The base density for the zone is thirteen (13) residential lots. The density may be increased up to a maximum of twenty-two (22) lots with the use of Transferable Development Right (TDR) certificates. One certificate shall be required for each lot above thirteen (13).

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   To create variety within the subdivision, there shall be a mix of lot sizes. However, in no case shall a lot be smaller than twenty four thousand (24,000) square.

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   A.   Main Building:

      1.   Front yard/garage setback: No less than twenty-five feet (25') measured from the property line 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 feet (20') from the back of any trail or sidewalk.

      2.   Corner lot side yard facing the street: 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.

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

      1.   Necessary appurtenances for utility service.

      2.   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.

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   All buildings and structures shall not exceed two (2) stories with a maximum height of forty feet (40') as defined in section 18.08.170 of this title.

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   A single-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.

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   The final subdivision plat shall identify the non-buildable areas for habitable structures as recommended in the final surface fault rupture hazard study. The trail head and trail described in subsection 18.82J.120 shall also be dedicated to the City for trail access and open space.

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   The project shall utilize the City's country lane street cross section with no curb or gutter to maintain a rural appearance.

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   The developer shall construct trail head parking consisting of at least ten (10) paved parking stalls. The developer shall also construct a natural surface trail leading from the trail head up to the top of the bench generally consistent with the approved concept plan. The final subdivision plat shall include the final layout and cross section of the trail. Once completed, the trail and trail head parking will be maintained by Mapleton City in perpetuity.

(Ord. 2024-06, 7-17-2024)