The purpose of this title, and for which reason it is deemed necessary and for which it is designed and enacted, is to preserve and promote the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, and the general welfare of the city, and its present and future inhabitants, and the public generally, and in particular to:

1. Encourage and facilitate the orderly growth and expansion of the city;
   
2. Secure economy in governmental expenditures;
   
3. Provide adequate light, air and privacy to meet the ordinary or common requirements of happy, convenient and comfortable living of the municipality's inhabitants, and to foster a wholesome social environment:
   
4. Enhance the economic well-being of the municipality and its inhabitants;
   
5. Facilitate adequate provisions for transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, recreation and other public requirements;
   
6. Prevent the overcrowding of land and the undue concentration of population;
   
7. Stabilize and conserve property values;
   
8. Encourage the development of an attractive and beautiful community; and
   
9. Promote the development of the city in accordance with the city general plan. (Ord. 040202, 4-2-2002)
   

In accordance with the laws of the state, the provisions of this title shall not apply to the properties owned by the state, or the United States government; however, any person, firm or corporation who may obtain such properties by purchase, lease or other arrangement with the state shall utilize such properties in accordance with regulations as set forth in Utah Code. (Ord. 040202, 4-2-2002)

All property hereafter annexed to the city shall be classified as zone A, and all of the zone regulations shall apply thereto until such time that a public hearing is held to consider a change in classification thereof. Such hearing and classification shall be considered in the same manner as set forth in MCC 10.08 pertaining to the amendment of this title. (Ord. 040202, 4-2-2002)

The use of all real property within the corporate limits of the municipality shall be limited and restricted as follows:

1. Land Use:
   1. No land shall be used or occupied except as specifically permitted in the regulations for the zoning district in which it is located;
   2. No land shall be used or occupied for use which is permitted only as an accessory use to an established main use before such main use is actually established or where an established main use of the land has ceased;
2. Building, Structure Uses:
   1. No building or structure shall be designed, erected, altered, used or occupied for use except for uses specifically permitted on the lot upon which the building or structure is located or erected as stated in the regulations for the zoning district in which the lot is located: and
   2. No building or structure shall be erected, used or occupied for a use which is permitted only for purposes accessory to an established main use or main building before such building has actually been located, erected, or use established, and has been placed into operation; provided, that any such accessory use, building or structure may be erected after construction of the main building or use has commenced and during the construction of the main building; and no existing accessory use building may be continued to be used after the operation of the main building's use has ceased. (Ord. 040202, 4-2-2002)

Determination as to the classification of uses not specifically listed in this title, shall be made by the zoning administrator and shall be subject to appeal to the land use appeal authority as set forth in MCC 10.10. The procedure shall be as follows: (Ord. 040202, 4-2-2002; amd. Ord. 12-05, 4-10-2012)

1. Request For Determination: A written request for such a determination shall be filed with the zoning administrator. The request shall include a detailed description of the proposed use and such other information as may be required.
   
2. Investigation: The zoning administrator shall thereupon make such investigations as are deemed necessary to compare the nature and characteristics of the proposed use with those of uses specifically listed in this title, and shall make a determination of its classification based on these investigations.
3. Determination; Time Limit: The determination of the zoning administrator shall be rendered in writing within a reasonable time. The determination shall state the zone classification in which the proposed use will be conditional or permitted, as well as the findings which established that such use is of the same or similar character as uses permitted in that zone classification. Upon making this decision, the zoning administrator shall notify the applicant in writing of the decision.
4. Decision Permanent Public Record; Status: The determination and all information pertaining thereto shall be assigned a file number classifying it as an administrative determination and shall become a permanent public record in the planning department. Such use shall become a permitted or conditional use in the class of district specified in the determination, and shall have the same status as a permitted or conditional use specifically named in the regulations or the zone classification. (Ord. 040202, 4-2-2002)

1. Zoning Review For Building Permits And Business Licenses: All applications for building permits shall be submitted to the community development department for zoning review. Such review shall assure compliance with the requirements of this code. The application for a building permit shall be accompanied by a plot plan showing lot lines and dimensions, locations of structures and improvements, building elevations, and all data necessary to ensure provisions of this code are met. The building department shall not issue any building permit until approved by the building official.
   
2. Site Plan And Architectural Review: The planning department shall receive all applications for site plan review, as provided for in MCC 10.18. The planning department shall receive all submittals, assure completeness and prepare submittal for review by the appropriate reviewing body.
   
3. Conditional Use Permit: Applications for a conditional use permit shall be submitted to the planning department as provided for in MCC 10.26. The planning commission chair shall assure completeness and prepare submittal for review and action by the planning commission. Permits approved by the planning commission shall be issued by the planning commission chair.
   
4. Zoning Amendments: Requests for amendments or changes to the zoning ordinance or zoning district map shall be initiated with the planning commission chair. The amendment process shall proceed as provided for in MCC 10.08. (Ord. 040202, 4-2-2002)
   
5. Home Occupations: Home occupation permits and applications for a home occupation permit shall be presented for review and approval to the planning commission chair. Upon such approval, the planning commission chair is authorized to issue a land use permit as described in MCC 10.16.030. (Ord. 05-02, 4-12-2005)
   

Upon issuance of any special certificate or approval, as provided in MCC 10.02.150, the developer, operator or other recipient of said certificate of approval, shall proceed only in accordance with the terms of such permit or certificate, including any requirements or conditions established as a condition of the issuance of such certificates or approval of plans. No building permit required in connection with such proposed development or operation shall be issued until all permits, reviews or approval required by this title have been secured, except as specifically provided herein. The securing of one required review or approval shall not exempt the recipient from the necessity of securing any other review or approval required in the particular case. (Ord. 040202, 4-2-2002)

Hearing procedures for zoning ordinance and map amendments are described in MCC 10.08 and Utah Code. Hearing procedures for appeals from administration or enforcement of this title are set forth in MCC 10.10, "Land Use Appeal Authority". (Ord. 040202, 4-2-2002; amd. Ord. 12-05, 4-10-2012)

1. Planning Commission Recommendation Required: Any board, commission, committee, administrative officer, or other employee of the city, or any other person having jurisdiction over or responsibility for the development of, or the carrying out of plans or other matters relating to the physical development of the city, shall first refer such matters to the planning commission and receive its recommendation thereon before taking any action pertaining thereto.
   
2. Matters Referred To Planning Commission: The following matters shall be referred to the planning commission:
   
   1. The use and zoning of land for private or public purposes;
      
   2. Location, widening, narrowing, abandonment, extension or relocation of proposed or existing streets;
      
   3. The location of public buildings, parks or other open spaces;
      
   4. The location and extent of public or private utilities;
      
   5. The subdivision of land; and (Ord. 040202, 4-2-2002)
      
   6. All other matters pertaining to the physical development of the city, except those matters specifically regulated by provisions of the building code. (Ord. 040202, 4-2-2002; amd. 2003 Code)