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North Salt Lake City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 19

SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS

10-19-1: SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS:

Purpose and Intent: The purpose and intent of this chapter is to provide regulations for specific permitted or conditionally permitted land uses which will ensure compatibility with surrounding conditions to mitigate potential negative impacts associated with such uses. (Ord. 2024-07, 10-1-2024)

10-19-2: APPLICABILITY:

   A.   This chapter contains the specific and additional regulations for permitted and conditional uses identified in the land use tables for each of the zones established within the City. Any use not listed as permitted or conditional in the applicable zone shall be prohibited.
   B.   Compliance with specific use standards, as applicable, as well as all other requirements of this Ordinance, all other Land Use Ordinances, and all other Federal, State, and Local regulations are required for Land Use Application approval, permit, or license required by City Ordinance.
   C.   The specific use standards provided in this chapter shall apply in addition to those listed elsewhere in this code including parking, signage, landscaping, site planning, and zone specific regulations. Where standards identified for a specific use conflict with standards otherwise listed in this Title, the standards herein shall apply to that use. (Ord. 2024-07, 10-1-2024; amd. Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-3: ACCESSORY USES:

   A.   Accessory Caretaker Residence (ACR): Where specifically allowed as an accessory use to a commercial or industrial use in the applicable zone, are subject to the following standards:
      1.   No more than one (1) ACR may be permitted on a parcel; where two or more contiguous parcels are held in one ownership and utilized for the primary land use, said contiguous parcels shall constitute only one (1) parcel for purposes of this section.
      2.   The ACR shall be subordinate and clearly incidental to an approved and functioning principal use;
      3.   For properties less than five (5) acres, the ACR shall be located within the principal building on the site as a part of and in harmony with the architecture of the main building(s) on the subject property;
      4.   For properties greater than five (5) acres in size the ACR may be permitted within an accessory structure with the following:
         a.   The structure is located on the same property as the principal use;
         b.   The structure, if visible from any public right of way, meets the minimum architectural design standards provided in section 10-1-38, and in harmony with the architecture, materials, and finishes of the primary structures on the property;
         c.   The structure meets all applicable requirements of the International Building Code as adopted.
         d.   Recreational vehicles and mobile homes shall not be permitted as caretaker dwellings:
         e.   Tiny homes shall be permitted when properly connected to water and sewer facilities and skirted.
         f.   Separate utility connections shall be provided when required by the applicable agency;
      5.   The ACR must meet all applicable requirements of the International Building, Energy and Fire Codes as adopted, including requirements for fire wall separations and fire sprinkling as applicable.
      6.   Each ACR shall have a kitchen suitable for cooking and preparing meals, a bathroom with a shower or bathing facilities, living space, and sleeping area;
      7.   Permits for an ACR shall be assessed appropriate utility connection fees and applicable impact fees.
      8.   The ACR shall not exceed one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of occupied floor area;
      9.   A minimum of one (1) parking space shall be provided for the ACR in addition to any parking spaces required for the principal uses on the property;
      10.   The ACR shall be occupied by only one (1) family;
      11.   The ACR shall be occupied or rented only by the property owner or by an employee or subcontractor of the legal entity which owns the principal use being cared for (with or without family members). Any person occupying an ACR shall submit evidence of compliance with this Section upon request of the City.
      12.   The property owners shall execute and record a covenant and agreement with the jurisdiction to revert the property to a commercial or industrial use without an ACR, including the removal of the kitchen facilities of any permanent addition that does not meet the requirements of the zone in which the use is located, after the expiration of any associated permit granted or the termination of the business.
   B.   ATM, Kiosk, Vending Machine (Self-Service, Interactive, Outdoors): This Use shall be located in a manner that does not interfere with or cause difficulty in the safe movement of pedestrians. Machines and kiosks shall be located:
      1.   Next to a main building on the property; and
      2.   In a manner that will not:
         a.   Reduce required landscaped areas;
         b.   Cause customers to wait in vehicle drive aisles or parking areas; or
         c.   Create a public nuisance or a hazard to public safety.
   C.   Contractors Yard, Construction Site or New Subdivision:
      1.   Review: The applicant shall submit a site plan and written narrative that clearly identifies and explains the location and size of all proposed structures, parking areas, and outdoor storage areas.
      2.   Disturbance Area: The maximum disturbance area of a Contractor's Yard shall be two (2) acres.
      3.   Buffer: The Contractor's Yard shall be located a minimum distance of three hundred feet from any residence.
      4.   Screening: All outdoor storage and vehicle parking areas shall be screened from view from adjacent properties. Appropriate screening may include fencing, berms, or vegetation.
      5.   Dust/Mud: The applicant shall submit a dust and erosion control plan that demonstrates no migration of soil beyond the subject property boundary, as well as mitigation to prevent vehicles from tracking mud onto the right-of-way.
      6.   Maintenance Pad: The applicant shall install an impervious pad with containment borders and a filtration system to address run off for the storage and maintenance of vehicles/equipment.
      7.   Office: The contractor's business office may be an accessory use to a Contractor's Yard.
      8.   Employee Parking: All employee parking, including any ADA spaces, shall be onsite.
      9.   Lighting: Safety lighting which is shielded and prevents light from spilling onto adjacent properties is allowed. Parking lot lighting, and flood lighting are prohibited.
      10.   Prohibitions: The following shall be prohibited:
         a.   Location: The placement of a Contractor's Yard within a platted residential subdivision.
         b.   Waste/Debris: The disposal of construction waste or vegetation.
         c.   Burning: The burning of vegetation from construction sites or construction waste.
         d.   Hazardous Fluids: The storage of hazardous materials (gas, oil, etc.) exceeding levels established in Table 307.1(1) of the International Building Code.
         e.   Contaminated Soils: The dumping or storage of contaminated soils or materials for any reason.
         f.   Parking Within the Setback: The parking of vehicles or machinery within the building setback lines of the zone.
         g.   Fill: The use of a Contractor's Yard as a repository for excess soils or materials from other work sites, whether they be from the applicant or from other contractors.
         h.   Mining of Earth: Excavation or mining of earth.
         i.   Retail Sales: Retail sales of products to customers.
   D.   Outdoor Display:
      1.   The outdoor display of merchandise for sale is allowed as an accessory use to the main use on the same lot or tract of land.
      2.   The outdoor display of goods for sale incidental to a retail use, plant nursery, sales and rental of motor vehicles, mobile homes, boats or trailers, or the outdoor display of automobile-related merchandise for sale incidental to a gasoline filling station shall not be required to be screened.
      3.   In all districts where outdoor display of goods is permitted, such display shall conform to all of the following requirements:
         a.   All outdoor display shall conform to the use-specific requirements of that particular use.
         b.   No outdoor display area shall be located in a required landscaped area.
         c.   Outdoor display areas shall meet all landscaping requirements.
         d.   No portion of the right-of-way shall be used for any type of display.
         e.   No outdoor display area shall be permitted to obstruct a pedestrian walkway.
         f.   In no instance shall outdoor display of merchandise be located within, nor encroach upon, a fire lane, maneuvering aisle, or a parking space necessary to meet the minimum parking requirements of the other use(s) of the lot or parcel.
         g.   Outdoor display shall be situated so as not to create a visibility obstruction within a parking area or adjacent public street.
         h.   All portions of outdoor display areas shall have adequate grading and drainage and shall be continuously maintained.
   E.   Outdoor Storage: No yard or other open space shall be used for the storage of junk, debris or obsolete vehicles; and no land shall be used for such purposes, except as specifically permitted herein and as permitted in a zone district.
      1.   Existing Outdoor Storage: Outdoor storage lawfully existing or permitted prior to the effective date hereof (March 6, 2018), shall not be enlarged, extended or replaced, except in strict compliance with all the requirements of this title. Non-conforming property owners shall only be required to comply with provisions contained herein, upon application for site plan amendment, conditional use permit expansion, change of primary use of the property, or subdivision.
      2.   Noncomplying Site Element: A noncomplying wall or landscaping element or related site feature shall be considered a noncomplying site element and shall not be reconstructed, except as permitted under the procedures of noncomplying sites as set forth in this title.
      3.   Location: No outdoor storage shall be located in a required front yard setback.
      4.   Surface Material: Outdoor storage yards shall be hard surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or other dustless material, such as washed gravel, recycled asphalt, or permeable surface treatment.
      5.   Screening:
         a.   All outdoor storage shall be screened from the view of any adjacent public street or adjacent residential land use or zone district by a decorative solid wall constructed of masonry or concrete tilt up panels which are similarly finished to match or complement the main building material on site. Outdoor storage walls shall be a minimum six feet (6') in height and a maximum twelve feet (12') in height measured at the highest finished grade.
         b.   A chain link fence with slat inserts shall not constitute an acceptable screening device to satisfy the requirements of this subsection. Chain link gates may only be used in conjunction with outdoor storage under the following circumstance:
            (1)   They are not located on property lines adjacent to City streets (Center Street, Redwood Road, Cutler Drive, and 1100 North).
            (2)   They are screened with a vinyl or fabric mesh screen. Vinyl slats are not permitted as a screening method.
         c.   All portions of outdoor storage areas shall have adequate grading and drainage and shall be continuously maintained.
         d.   Outdoor storage areas shall be set back a minimum of twenty feet (20') from the street right-of-way.
         e.   Outdoor storage areas shall be buffered between the screening wall and the adjacent street with improved vegetated landscaping. The buffer area shall be comprised of a mixture of evergreens and deciduous trees, shrubs, lawn, or other vegetative ground cover, or up to fifty percent (50%) non- vegetative mulch. The minimum tree size shall be two inch (2") caliper for ornamental and shade trees and six foot (6') height for coniferous trees. Trees shall be planted with a maximum separation of twenty five feet (25') on center. Woody shrubs shall be a minimum two (2) gallon size container.
      6.   Materials And Equipment Storage General Commercial (C-G) Zone:
         a.   Materials stored behind any screening wall shall be stacked no higher than the top of the screening wall, unless set back from the wall a minimum of twenty feet (20'). The maximum height of outdoor storage materials shall be sixteen feet (16').
         b.   Heavy equipment or vehicles which are taller than the screening wall adjacent to a residential use or a residentially zoned property, shall be set back from the wall a minimum of two feet (2') for every one foot (1') of equipment height above the height of the screening wall or a minimum of twenty feet (20'), whichever is greater.
      7.   Manufacturing Distribution (M-D) Zone:
         a.   Storage yards with frontage on Center Street, Redwood Road, or 1100 North: Materials stored behind any screening wall shall be stacked no higher than the top of the wall adjacent to the street, unless set back from the wall a minimum of twenty feet (20'). The maximum height of outdoor storage materials shall be sixteen feet (16').
         b.   Storage yards with frontage on other City streets: Materials stored behind any screening wall shall be stacked no higher than the top of the wall, unless set back from the wall a minimum of twenty feet (20'). The maximum height of outdoor storage materials shall be twenty feet (20').
         c.   Heavy equipment or vehicles which are taller than the screening wall adjacent to a residential use or a residentially zoned property shall be set back from the wall a minimum of two feet (2') for every one foot (1') of equipment height above the height of the screening wall or a minimum of twenty feet (20'), whichever is greater.
         d.   Heavy equipment or vehicles which are taller than the screening wall adjacent to Center Street, Redwood Road, or 1100 North shall be set back from the wall one foot (1') for every foot of equipment height above the top of the wall.
      8.   Dumpsters And Refuse Containers For New Or Expanded Uses In All Zones:
         a.   Construction: Enclosures shall be a solid, opaque enclosure constructed of brick, masonry, or concrete wall panels of at least six feet (6') in height measured at the highest finished grade.
         b.   Placement: Placement of dumpsters and enclosures shall be planned and constructed in a manner that allows unobstructed access to each dumpster and the unobstructed opening of the gates during the emptying process. Dumpsters shall not be located in such a manner that the service vehicle will block any street intersection, nor shall they be located within a required front setback area.
         c.   Gates: All enclosures shall have service access gates and their construction shall be of sturdy metal frame and hinges with an opaque non-see-through facing material. Service gates shall be attached to post not connected to the enclosure. Enclosures with gates that swing out from the dumpster shall be set back from the property line at least a distance equal to the width of the gate. Hinge assemblies shall be strong and durable so access and servicing gates function properly and do not sag.
   F.   Temporary Portable Storage Containers: Placement and use of temporary portable storage container(s) are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
      1.   Shall only be used for storage of goods and materials.
      2.   Storage of hazardous, toxic, or explosive substances, or any other substance requiring a 704 placard is prohibited.
      3.   Commercial, wholesale or retail sales, flea markets, peddling, garage sales or other similar types of activities is prohibited.
      4.   Habitation of storage units by humans or animals is prohibited.
      5.   Any property is limited to one temporary portable container at any given time.
      6.   Duration of use.
         a.   Shipping containers can be allowed in the C-G zone as long as they are buffered from public view, no time limit.
         b.   Shipping containers may be used for material and equipment storage upon active construction sites so long as they are under an active building or land use permit.
         c.   Smaller containers, such as "PODS," may be utilized in the residential zones for up to three months within a calendar year, unless they are under an active building permit at which time as this period may be extended for up to an additional six months. (Ord. 2024-07, 10-1-2024; amd. Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-4: AGRICULTURAL USES:

   A.   Community and Urban Gardens:
      1.   Community and urban gardens shall comply with the minimum lot size and width in the district in which it is located, except within residential zones.
      2.   Community and urban gardens shall not be permitted on sites with known or possible contamination from previous commercial or industrial uses unless soil samples have been tested and deemed safe by the appropriate state or federal authority who holds jurisdiction over such matters.
      3.   Accessory Building standards:
         a.   Only one accessory building shall be permitted per acre of lot size.
         b.   Setbacks: All accessory buildings shall be set back a minimum of twenty feet (20') from the front property line and five feet (5') from all other property lines.
         c.   Height: All accessory buildings shall be limited to a maximum wall height of fourteen feet (14') and twenty feet (20') to the roof peak.
         d.   Size: All accessory buildings shall be limited to a maximum footprint of four hundred (400) sq. ft.
      4.   Parking:
         a.   Off-street parking shall be provided and may be paved or unpaved with a dustless gravel surface.
         b.   A minimum of one (1) space per eight (8) individually plotted cultivated areas within the garden shall be provided.
         c.    Signage may include one (1) sign per road frontage, no larger than thirty-two (32) sq. ft.
      5.   Composting:
         a.   Any compost container or pile must be located within an enclose structure or located at least twenty feet (20') from any property line.
         b.   Compost materials shall be stored or screened in a manner that is not visible from adjacent residential properties or residential zoning district.
         c.   Composting areas shall be maintained in a manner that protects adjacent properties from nuisance odors, the attraction of rodents or other pests, and runoff onto adjacent properties.
      6.   Animals: the keeping of animals or livestock in a community garden shall be prohibited.
      7.   Beekeeping: all beekeeping facilities shall be in accordance with the State of Utah, Department of Agriculture regulations.
      8.   Storage Requirements: All flammables, pesticides and fertilizers shall be stored in accordance with the regulations of the uniform fire code and Utah state department of agriculture or successor agency. At a minimum, any area where such materials are stored shall have a continuous concrete floor and lip which is tall enough to contain one hundred ten percent (110%) of the volume of all the materials stored in the area. No pesticides, chemical fertilizers or other hazardous materials shall be stored outside of buildings.
      9.   Disposal Requirements: All flammables, pesticides, fertilizers and other hazardous wastes should be disposed of according to federal and state requirements.
      10.   Hours Of Operation: shall be limited from dawn until dusk and protect neighbors from light, noise, disturbance or interruption.
      11.   Large Vehicles: No vehicles shall be kept or stored on the property, except that such vehicles may be on the property as necessary for completion of grading performed in accordance with a grading permit.
      12.   Irrigation: Sufficient irrigation shall be provided to cover all needs of the community garden. Irrigation systems designed for water conservation such as, but not limited to, hand watering, and drip irrigation are strongly encouraged.
      13.   On Site Sales And Events: Owners and producers associated with community gardens may conduct educational or promotional events, and sell locally grown products on site provided the following requirements are met:
         a.   The sale or event is directly linked to the community garden. No external events such as a reception or sales of products and goods not generally associated with a community garden are allowed, unless the event is otherwise allowed in the zone by the zoning ordinance.
         b.   Signs are allowed as temporary portable signs subject to the regulations in section Chapter 6 of this title. Signs must be removed immediately following the sale or event each day.
         c.   All required city business licenses and temporary permits shall be obtained prior to the sale or event.
         d.   Sales stands and exhibits are not allowed within the public right of way.
         e.   The sales stand and exhibits shall be nonpermanent structures and must be removed immediately following the sale or event.
      14.   Fencing: All fencing shall comply with the standards in section 10-1-29, "Fences", of this title. (Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-5: AUTOMOTIVE:

   A.   Dealer, Passenger Vehicles, Recreation Vehicles, Motorcycles, And Boats (Sale, Lease, Or Rent): The following site plan criteria shall apply to all new dealerships as of the date of this ordinance and to any existing dealerships subject to site a plan review for expansion, including remodels or additions, or parking lot replacement/repavement greater than five thousand (5,000) sq. ft. Operational standards shall apply to all existing and new dealers.
      1.   Site Plan Standards:
         a.   Landscaping shall be required along any street frontage at a minimum of ten feet (10') and shall be subject to the water efficient landscape standards of Chapter 22 of this Title.
         b.   Designated customer parking must be provided at a ratio of one (1) space for every ten (10) vehicles displayed.
         c.   Employee parking shall be provided at a rate of one (1) space for every two hundred (200) sq. ft. of sales office with a minimum of four (4) employee parking stalls.
         d.   Off-Street customer and employee parking stalls must be identified on the site plan and physically marked on the property. Customer parking stalls shall not be provided behind the sales offices and shall be located in a convenient manner to the main entrance of the sales office or building.
         e.   All buildings and uses other than sales offices must provide additional designated parking stalls at the ratio specified in Chapter 6 of this Title.
         f.   Where adjacent to a residential use, a minimum twenty foot (20') buffer between the residential use and the business shall be required. Walls, landscaping, and setbacks, or a combination of these items must be used, to mitigate the impact upon the adjacent residential use. The City shall consider the visual appearance of the site, the traffic flows, noise, light and the size and purpose of adjacent streets or alleys, the extent of the business operations, and other factors in determining the buffer sufficiency.
         g.   The minimum lot area shall be at least one (1) acre. The required display area shall be located in the front and side yard areas only. All display areas shall be hard-surfaced with asphalt or concrete paving and shall meet the minimum requirements within Chapter 6, for access, landscaping, and circulation requirements.
         h.   The minimum lot frontage shall be one hundred feet (100') in width. The frontage of corner lots shall be determined by the street on which the property is addressed.
         i.   Dealerships are exempt from the minimum lot area and lot frontage requirements of this section if all inventory is stored and displayed indoors. Indoor-only dealerships are subject to all other applicable requirements of this section, and the following additional standards:
            (1)   Sales of vehicles must be conducted entirely within a fully-enclosed building consisting of a showroom with an area no smaller than three thousand (3,000) square feet.
            (2)   Showroom spaces shall be visible from the exterior of the building, through the use of windows, storefronts, or other architectural elements.
            (3)   Outdoor sales, display, and storage is prohibited.
            (4)   Parking associated with indoor-only dealerships (sale, lease, or rent) shall only be used for customers and employees.
      2.   Operational Standards:
         a.   Outside speakers, lighting which intrudes into adjacent properties, deliveries before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m., repair work outside of a building, and any other public nuisance conduct is prohibited.
         b.   Loading and unloading from a public street or public right of way is strictly prohibited.
         c.   Storage (including temporary storage for the purpose of delivery or reorganization of other vehicles upon the property) and display of vehicles from a public street or public right of way is strictly prohibited.
         d.   All storage and display of vehicles shall be setback from a public sidewalk a minimum of ten feet (10').
         e.   For the purposes of maintaining safe access and to promote uncluttered and attractive displays, all outdoor displays must be done in a manner consistent with parking lot standards contained within Chapter 6 of this title, such that all individual units can be relocated without the necessity of first relocating others.
         f.   All display vehicles shall meet all requirements of law at all times, shall be in operating condition, shall not have flat tires or broken windows, and shall be capable of being licensed and registered without additional repair or alteration.
         g.   No part of any required landscaping area shall be used for outdoor display.
      3.   Multi-tenant developments. Dealerships with no outdoor display may be located within a multi-tenant development only if all requirements of this title are met, including:
         a.   Parking requirements.
         b.   Site and landscaping requirements.
         c.   Ingress and egress points are provided for the other businesses.
         d.   Dealerships with onsite outdoor display are prohibited in multi-tenant developments.
      4.   Rental and leasing dealers. Outdoor storage or display of vehicles for rent or shall be prohibited for rental and leasing dealerships fronting Center Street, Redwood Road, and 1100 North.
   B.   Dealer, Commercial Vehicles (Sale, Lease, Or Rent): All new commercial vehicle dealerships, as of the date of this ordinance and to any existing dealerships subject to site a plan review for expansion, including remodels or additions, or parking lot replacement/repavement greater than five thousand (5,000) sq. ft. shall comply with the standards set forth in section A above, unless otherwise provided as follows:
      1.   Designated customer parking must be provided at a ratio of one (1) space for every thirty (30) vehicles displayed.
      2.   Commercial vehicles sales shall be prohibited where adjacent to a residential use.
      3.   The minimum lot area shall be at least two (2) acres. The required display area shall be located in the front and side yard areas only. All display areas shall be hard-surfaced with asphalt or concrete paving and shall meet the minimum requirements within Chapter 6, for access, landscaping, and circulation requirements.
   C.   Maintenance, Car Wash:
      1.   In order to preserve the water resources within the City, car washes shall meet the following additional standards:
         a.   In addition to the applicable landscaping requirements of chapter 22 of this title, landscaping for all car washes include plantings which act as a sound and visual barrier in areas adjacent to the stacking and drive-through areas.
         b.   Car washes shall use façade materials that produce texture. Such materials include, but are not limited to, split-face block, brick, or stucco and shall utilize more than one such material. All colors shall be muted. Bright or reflective colors shall not be allowed except as an accent, up to ten percent (10%) of each façade. No long, continuous rooflines without a horizontal break shall be permitted.
         c.   Sides of car wash bays or tunnels facing a residential use or neighborhood zoning district shall be completely enclosed by a wall. Solid windows that do not open, glass block, or other closed material may be used for the wall.
         d.   Vacuum stations and related equipment shall comply with the setbacks for the principal structure.
         e.   Vacuum stations and related equipment are prohibited along any side of a building facing a residential use or residential zoning district.
         f.   Recycling of all water used in a car wash is encouraged to reduce the amount of fresh culinary water used. All car washes must be plumbed at the time of construction to provide for water recycling systems for both wash water and reverse osmosis rinse water systems whether installed or not.
         g.   The site shall provide space sufficient to allow a minimum of five (5) vehicles to stack while waiting to access the car wash prior to reaching the payment area. All stacking shall be maintained on site and shall not back onto any public right-of-way.
      2.   Water Limitations:
         a.   All car washes must install systems and equipment sufficient to limit the amount of fresh culinary water used on a per-vehicle basis. No car wash shall be permitted unless it can demonstrate that the system shall not use more than an average of thirty-five (35) gallons of culinary water per car.
         b.   Systems which recycle water used for vehicle washing and recycle reverse osmosis reject water are required to be installed and used in perpetuity.
      3.   The use of recycling water systems and the disposal of water fluids and solids shall comply with applicable state and federal laws, guidelines, and standards. Larger storage tanks may be permitted on site in order to capture and reuse water.
   D.   Maintenance And Repair, Automotive:
      1.   Minimum lot size shall be as required by the underlying zone.
      2.   All drives, parking, storage and maneuvering areas shall be paved with concrete or asphalt.
      3.   Bay doors. No automobile repair or service facility shall be permitted to have bay doors facing a residential district, nor fronting Center Street, Redwood Road, or 1100 North.
      4.   Enclosed building. All repair or service activities shall be contained within an enclosed building.
      5.   Uses fronting public street. No grease rack or lift, oil draining pit, or any other visible appliance for such purposes used in or in conjunction with a gasoline filling or service station, other than filling caps, shall be located within twelve feet (12') of any street right-of-way line or within twenty-five feet (25') of any street lot line, except where such appliance or pit is within a building.
      6.   Parking.
         a.   A minimum of three (3) parking spaces shall be provided per repair bay in addition to the required parking for office and sales spaces required by Chapter 6, Parking.
         b.   Vehicles held awaiting service, parts, or inoperable vehicles shall only be stored within an enclosed building. Outdoor storage shall only be permitted in the MD or MG zone and shall be provided in the side or rear yards. Outdoor storage shall be in accordance with the minimum standards contained within Section 10-19-3(E).
         c.   All outside storage facilities shall be located on a properly drained site that is graded to ensure rapid drainage and to ensure that the site remains free from stagnant pools of water.
         d.   Stored vehicles shall be organized in a unified manner in Parking Stalls (no double-stacking).
         e.   The use shall not add to the contamination of the soil, alter ground water flow, create additional drainage runoff, or alter topography in such a way that creates hazards to the proposed site, other properties, or the City.
      7.   The Applicant shall provide the City with a drainage collection and disposal plan for vehicle fluids that complies with all federal, state and local standards.
   E.   Repair, Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior, Additional Standards:
      1.   All wrecked or inoperable vehicles must be stored within the main or accessory structure. Only operable vehicles used by the business, customers, and employees may be parked outdoors.
      2.   This use may use only high-volume, low-pressure, spray guns in painting operations within an approved and permitted paint booth which has been inspected by the South Davis Metro Fire District.
      3.   Within one hundred fifty feet (150') of a residential district, hours of operation shall be limited to seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. to eight o’clock (8:00) P.M.
   F.   Repossession Services:
   1.   Repossessed vehicles shall only be stored within an approved motor vehicle towing and impound lots which are in compliance with outdoor storage regulations contained within Section 10-19-3(E).
   G.   Retail Sales, Automotive Parts And Accessories:
      1.   No outdoor storage or display shall be permitted.
   H.   Retail Sales, Tire And Wheel Installation:
      1.   Outdoor display of tires and wheels shall only be permitted during operating hours of the business and shall be stored within an enclosed building nightly.
      2.   Outdoor display shall not be permitted in required landscaping areas, within an adjacent right of way, public sidewalk, or block pedestrian pathways providing customer access from parking areas to building entrances.
   I.   Storage, Motor Vehicle Towing And Impound Lots:
      1.   All impound lots shall conform to the standards for impound lots established by the State of Utah Division of Motor Vehicles.
      2.   All impound lots shall be hard surfaced with either asphalt or concrete.
      3.   All impound lots shall be in conformance with the outdoor storage regulations contained in Section 10-19-3(E).
      4.   No dismantling or demolition of automobiles or other vehicles shall be conducted on the premises.
   J.   Wholesale, Automotive Parts And Supplies (New).
      1.   Outdoor storage prohibited.
   K.   Wholesale, Motor Vehicles:
      1.   Wholesale, motor vehicle dealers shall be prohibited on properties which front Center Street, Redwood Road, and 1100 North.
      2.   All outdoor storage and display shall comply with Sections 10-19-3(E) and 10-19-3(D).
   L.   Wholesale, Tire And Tube:
      1.   Outdoor storage prohibited. (Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-6: BANKING:

   A.   Banks, Credit Unions, Mortgage Brokers, Financial Managers:
      1.   ATMs shall be located in accordance with 10-19-3(E).
      2.   Parking shall be provided in accordance with 10-6-5.
   B.   Pawn Shops:
      1.   All pawn shops shall conform to the business license standards contained within Title 3, Chapter 7, Secondhand, Junk and Antique Dealers.
      2.   Outdoor storage or display of merchandise is prohibited. (Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-7: BUILDING, CONTRACTING, AND SUPPLIERS:

   A.   All Building, Contracting, and Suppliers Uses:
      1.   For uses where outdoor display is permitted, all outdoor display shall be in accordance with Section 10-19-3(D).
      2.   All outdoor storage areas shall be in accordance with Section 10-19-3(E) Outdoor Storage.
      3.   Storage of hazardous materials and chemicals shall be in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
      4.   All manufacturing shall be done within an enclosed structure.
   B.   Retail, Construction Materials:
      1.   Home improvement, hardware, or landscaping stores shall be limited in size to a maximum of fifteen thousand (15,000) sq. ft. in the C-S Zone. (Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-8: EDUCATION, SCHOOLS, AND TRAINING:

   A.   Group Instruction, Martial Arts, Preschools, Sports, Dance and Recreation:
      1.   Size shall be limited by the minimum lot size, coverage, parking and landscaping requirements for the zone.
      2.   Required parking:
         a.   At least one space for each instructor, four (4) visitor spaces, and four (4) queuing spaces for drop of and pick up;
         b.   An additional one (1) visitor space for every five (5) students thereof allowed beyond the first twenty (20) students; and
         c.   If the proposed use includes recitals, performances, or programs with audience attendance, the minimum visitor parking shall include sufficient space to accommodate four (4) parking space for each 100 sq. ft. of viewing or seating area.
      3.   An adequate off-street loading and unloading area shall be provided to ensure vehicles are not queuing onto a public or private street.
   B.   Micro-Education Schools:
      1.   A micro-education entity may operate in a facility that meets Group E Occupancy requirements as defined by the International Building Code (IBC), subject to the following:
         a.   May have up to one hundred (100) students in the facility; and
         b.   Shall have enough space for at least twenty (20) net square feet per student.
      2.   A micro-education entity may operate in a facility that is subject to and complies with the same occupancy requirements as a Class B Occupancy as defined by the IBC, if:
         a.   The facility has a code compliant fire alarm system and carbon monoxide detection system:
            (1)   Each classroom in the facility has an exit directly to the outside at the level of exit or discharge; or
            (2)   The structure has a code compliant fire sprinkler system;
         b.   The facility has an automatic fire sprinkler system in fire areas of the facility that are greater than twelve thousand (12,000) square feet.
         c.   The facility has enough space for at least twenty (20) net square feet per student.
      3.   A secure outdoor play area is required for all micro-education facilities and shall comply with the following:
         a.   The play area shall be located a minimum of five feet (5') from any vehicle parking, access, or circulation area.
         b.   The play area shall be secured by a well-maintained fence that is at least six feet (6') in height with a self-latching gate.
         c.   The outdoor play area shall be maintained in good condition and be finished and landscaped to include ground covers, paving, or other surfaces commonly found in an outdoor play area and that do not pose a risk to children.
         d.   The outdoor play area shall not be used before eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. or after eight o'clock (8:00) P.M.
      4.   A minimum of one off-street accessible (ADA) passenger loading zone shall be provided in accordance with ADA standards.
      5.   Off-street vehicle parking shall be provided in accordance with Title 10, Chapter 6: Off Street Parking Requirements.
   C.   Professional CDL Driving Schools:
      1.   Vehicle storage shall not be permitted within the front yard area.
      2.   Practice areas or lots shall be provided in the side and rear yard areas only. (Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-9: ENTERTAINMENT:

   A.   Amusement Centers and Arcades (Ax Throwing, Bowling, Go Carts, Mini Golf, Skating):
      1.   All structures or outdoor recreation areas shall maintain a minimum setback of one hundred feet (100') from any abutting residential zones.
      2.   Any outdoor event or activity center located adjacent to a residential zone shall be limited to outside use only between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and ten o'clock (10:00) P.M.
      3.   Accessory uses include, but are not limited to: retail, equipment rental; restaurant and drinking establishments may be allowed if designed to serve patrons of the use only.
      4.   All outdoor public address systems shall be located a minimum five hundred feet (500') from any residential zone.
      5.   Additional standards for swimming pool: Any outdoor swimming pool shall be completely enclosed within a six foot (6') nonscalable fence that meets the requirements of the Building Code.
      6.   Additional standards for outdoor stage or musical venue: Except for City sponsored events, any use with a capacity of one hundred (100) seats or more and within one thousand feet (1,000') of a residential zone shall be subject to approval of a conditional use permit. This applies to one time and seasonal events also.
      7.   Amusement facilities shall have adequate parking as per chapter 6 of this title.
      8.   Amusement facilities shall have Health Department approval for sanitary and washing provisions to meet all the needs of anticipated attendees.
      9.   Seasonal or one time events or concession stands not exceeding ten (10) calendar days per event, or forty five (45) calendar days (within 1 year) of intermittent use.
      10.   Miniature golf courses or other outdoor amusement facilities can be seasonal in nature the following standards and conditions of this section have been met and that the facility meets all the requirements imposed on it by this chapter.
         a.   The course shall be screened from any major thoroughfare so as not to be a distraction to traffic or endanger the traffic with activities.
         b.   Lighting will be pointed downward and away from the road and shall not remain on after longer than thirty minutes (30) after closing. Facilities within one thousand feet (1,000') of a residential zone shall cease operations after 11:00 p.m.
         c.   Any music or other noise shall be buffered and controlled to maintain an audible impact of less than fifty (50) dBA at the property line.
         d.   Parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 6.
         e.   The course shall not incorporate any large theme park type structures (i.e., dinosaurs, pirate ships, windmills and the like).
         f.   Trash receptacle(s) shall be located strategically throughout the facility as to provide adequate refuse collection.
         g.   Landscaping shall be an integral part of the site plan to help the facility blend in with the surrounding property and to serve as a natural buffer, and in accordance with Chapter 22, Water Efficient Landscape Regulations.
         h.   Any outdoor storage shall be screened from public view.
      11.   Ax throwing or other activities which create unusual or excessive waste or are dangerous shall be restricted to persons eighteen (18) years or older unless supervised by a parent or legal guardian. Additional measures shall be provided to accommodate proper disposal of said waste or e-waste in a manner compliant with any local, county, state or federal regulations.
   B.   Athletic Club, Fitness and Recreational Sports (Tennis, Pickleball, Volleyball, Swimming):
      1.   Size shall be limited by the minimum lot size, coverage, parking and landscaping requirements for the zone.
      2.   Required parking:
         a.   At least one space for each employee, referee, coach or other support persons on the highest shift.
         b.   For each pickleball or tennis court (or similar) a minimum of two (2) parking spaces per court shall be provided.
         c.   For each volleyball or basketball court (used for multi-player teams) a minimum of six (6) parking spaces per court shall be provided.
         d.   If the proposed use includes tournaments, performances, or programs with audience attendance, the minimum visitor parking shall include sufficient space to accommodate four (4) parking space for each one hundred (100) sq. ft. of viewing or seating area.
      3.   An adequate off-street loading and unloading area shall be provided to ensure vehicles are not queuing onto a public or private street.
      4.   Commercial outdoor recreation which generates potential noise impacts and is located within three hundred feet (300') of a residential zone or use shall be sufficiently located and buffered to ensure that noise generation is limited to a maximum of fifty five (55) dBA at the property line, or as otherwise regulated by Title 10, Chapter 4, Noise Control.
   C.   Production and Distribution, Motion Picture, Video, Television, Music, Including Recording Studios:
      1.   No structure shall be located within thirty five feet (35') of any lot line; unless sufficient sound buffering insulation is installed within the building, in which case the minimum setback shall be ten feet (10').
      2.   Location in multi-tenant buildings shall not be permitted unless adequate sound buffering insulation can be demonstrated an installed.
   D.   Promoters, Performing Arts, Sports or Similar Events with Facilities:
      1.   Such Uses shall not be located any closer to residential districts than three hundred feet (300'), as measured at the closest Property Lines.
   E.   Single Individual Studios, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers:
      1.   Limited in size to a maximum five thousand (5,000) sq. ft. for single individual studios and artists.
      2.   Sound proofing shall be required for those uses which will include sound production.
   F.   Theater, Movie, Live Entertainment Venues, Performing Arts Companies, Sports Teams:
      1.   Such Uses shall not be located any closer to residential districts than three hundred feet (300'), as measured at the closest property lines.
      2.   All such uses shall include sound proofing insulation to be installed.
      3.   Hours of operation shall be limited to nine o’clock (9:00) A.M. to twelve o’clock (12:00) A.M. for commercial locations greater than one thousand feet (1,000') from a residential use and nine o’clock (9:00) A.M. to ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. for locations located less than one thousand feet (100') from a residential use. (Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-10: GENERAL OFFICE:

   A.   Call Centers, Information Services, and Data Processing Services:
      1.   Parking shall be provided at a rate of one (1) space per employee for the highest shift or one (1) space per fifty (50) sq. ft. of call center floor area, whichever is greater; and
      2.   One (1) space per two hundred (200) sq. ft. of dedicated private office space.
   B.   Employment Placement Agencies:
      1.   This Use is limited to the placement of patrons in "office-only" jobs. Where the Use requires patrons to come to the location to view job opportunities and/or receive wages, the following additional requirements apply:
         a.   The Use must be located at least three hundred feet (300') away from any Residential Use, as measured at the closest Property Lines.
         b.   An indoor waiting area, or sufficient size to accommodate all patrons, must be provided.
   C.   Leasing And Rental, Office Machinery, and Equipment:
      1.   Outdoor storage prohibited. (Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-11: HEALTHCARE:

   A.   Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers:
      1.   Proof of state licensure shall be required with application for licensure.
      2.   The proposed use must demonstrate compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
      3.   Hours of operation shall be limited to eight o’clock (8:00) A.M. to nine o’clock (9:00) P.M.
      4.   A security plan shall be submitted with application for licensure.
   B.   Residential Care Facilities, Nursing Care and Assisted Living: All instances of this use shall comply with and provide, as applicable, the following:
      1.   Proof of state licensure for Assisted Living Facility.
      2.   A design, which is residential in character and architecturally compatible with the neighborhood, that adequately screens the use from neighboring lots, providing outdoor living space for the residents and complies with Utah Department of Health standards.
      3.   All outdoor lighting shall be screened lighting to ensure that lighting is contained within the property boundary.
      4.   Signage shall be limited to one sign per street frontage or entrance and may not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet, each.
      5.   The use shall include a delivery, traffic, and parking plan which adequately mitigates the adverse impacts of increased traffic generation on the neighborhood in which the proposed use is located. The parking plan must propose parking appropriate for the proposed use of the facility and meet the minimum standards in Chapter 6, Parking Regulations. (Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-12: HOSPITALITY:

   A.   Alcoholic Beverages: All hospitality uses which permit the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages shall comply with Title 3, Chapter 2 Alcoholic Beverages
   B.   Banquet and Reception Centers:
      1.   Shall be located and designed with full consideration of their proximity and effect to adjacent use of property and the surrounding area, and to the reduction of such nuisance factors as lights, traffic and noise.
      2.   Be adequately maintained with housekeeping practices to prevent the creation of a nuisance, including sound proofing to limit the site noise to no more than fifty five (55) dBA at the property line.
      3.   The facility shall be subject to the health authority requirements for adequate lavatory and hand washing facilities based on the maximum number of guests.
      4.   All food preparation and service on the premises will be subject to health authority requirements.
      5.   Parking shall be required to be hard surfaced with adequate ingress and egress in accordance with City Standards and Specifications and provided in a quantity required by Section 10-6-5. Consideration shall be given for shared parking use with the provision of cross access and parking easement agreement on adjacent properties and the proposed operation hours of each use ensures that the minimum parking standard is meet during operations for each business. Consideration for off premise parking shall be given in the manner provided for in Section 10-6-13, which may include the use of valet parking or passenger shuttle services.
   C.   Food Service Contractors, Caterers, Mobile Food Business, and Commissaries: This use is limited to on-site food preparation for off-premise consumption and sales.
      1.   A minor accessory onsite retail component is allowed.
      2.   A facility housing this use may be shared among various food processors or food preparers.
      3.   Each instance of the use must have:
         a.   Designated parking stalls for all food trucks/food trailers located to side or rear of building.
         b.   A maximum of fifteen (15) food truck/food trailer operators working out of each location.
         c.   Outdoor electrical outlets (one (1) per food truck/food trailer) located in landscaped area.
         d.   An onsite operator sign-in roster and require the use of such sign-in roster.
         e.   A full commercial kitchen (no exceptions).
         f.   Use an in-ground grease trap system meeting City Engineering Standards and South Davis Sewer District requirements, as applicable.
      4.   Food Truck/Food Trailer.
         a.   Food trucks and food trailers are prohibited from operation on public property or public right of ways except during City sponsored or licensed special events.
         b.   Special Events. Food trucks, food trailers, or food truck event organizers, as applicable must have a city special event permit on file with the city business license clerk.
         c.   Licensing. Food truck or food trailer vendors must meet all applicable state and City Code licensing requirements.
         d.   Permitted Vehicles. All mobile food vending business shall take place in either a food truck or a food trailer.
         e.   Food trucks or food trailers on private property:
            (1)   Food trucks or food trailers shall provide written authorization of the property owner or designee, for operation on private property.
            (2)   Food trucks or food trailers that are an accessory use shall not utilize parking that is required to meet the minimum standard for the main use during business hours.
            (3)   Excluding private events, food trucks or food trailers within one hundred (100') feet of any residential zone are subject to the following:
               (A)   Hours of operation are limited to ten o’clock (10:00) A.M. to ten o’clock (10:00) P.M.
               (B)   Lights attached to the food truck or food trailer or portable lights must not allow light spillover onto abutting properties or the public right of way.
            (4)   Food trucks or food trailers shall not be left overnight or stored on the subject property or in a right of way.
            (5)   Mobility. All food trucks or food trailers shall be constructed in a manner to be easily removed on a daily basis and must have functioning wheels.
            (6)   Design. All food trucks or food trailers shall be kept in good operating condition and shall not have a drive-through window unless the site meets the minimum stacking standards for a drive-thru provided in Section 10-19-12(F)(7).
         f.   Limits by Location. To assure public safety and limit restrictions or impediments to traffic or pedestrian access, food trucks or food trailers are only allowed in areas specified in this section:
            (1)   All food trucks or food trailers must comply with clear view area requirements.
            (2)   All food trucks or food trailers shall be parked on asphalt or concrete.
            (3)   Umbrellas, Canopies and Other Coverings. Each food truck or food trailer may have one (1) umbrella or canopy. Tents or other coverings with opaque walls are not allowed. Alternate shading systems may be proposed to the City and are subject to approval by the Community Development Department.
         g.   Food trucks and food trailers must comply with all Health Department and Fire regulations.
         h.   Trash Receptacles. All food trucks or food trailers shall provide at least one (1) trash receptacle meeting Davis County Health Department standards. The trash receptacle shall be removed with the food truck or food trailer on a daily basis.
         i.   Clean Area. All food trucks or food trailers are required to clean the area occupied by the food truck or food trailer and the surrounding fifty (50) foot area on a daily basis.
         j.   Generators: Only generators that produce a noise level less than sixty five (65) dBA measured at thirty (30') feet shall be permitted.
         k.   Provisions. The sale of any products other than food and beverages for human consumption is prohibited.
         l.   Signs and Advertising. Food truck or food trailer may have one (1) temporary A-Frame/Post Style Sign with a maximum height of four feet (4') and a maximum sign area of eight (8) square feet. The sign shall not be located in a manner which impedes pedestrian traffic or poses a safety or traffic hazard. Vinyl wraps on food trucks or food trailers shall be allowed without restriction.
         m.   Lighting. Food trucks or food trailers operating in evening hours may use battery-powered low voltage lighting systems for safety and convenience. All lighting systems shall only be for the purpose of continued operation. Moving, flashing, or other advertising-oriented lights are prohibited.
         n.   Food Truck Parks.
            (1)   Food truck parks are allowed subject to infrastructure improvements being completed, including paving, parking space striping, drainage, landscaping, and lighting.
            (2)   All food trucks and food trailers must be separated by a minimum of ten (10) feet between vendor walk up windows.
            (3)   All food trucks parks shall provide one (1) on-site parking stall per food truck or food trailer for customer parking.
            (4)   Food truck parks shall provide electrical services for each truck such that the use of generators for operations is not necessary, except during temporary power outages.
         o.   Prohibited Activities. Any violation of the following activities shall be subject to loss of City business license and other penalties of law.
            (1)   Amplified music and the use of any amplified sound system is prohibited.
            (2)   Business operations shall not create any public nuisance, including:
               (A)   Noises audible from within an enclosed vehicle or from within an enclosed building.
               (B)   Accumulations of litter.
               (C)   Obstruction of pedestrian and vehicle access or travel areas.
               (D)   Reduction in required parking stalls or other similar activities.
               (E)   Any violation of City or state regulations.
         p.   Review Standards. The Community Development Department shall apply the following review standards:
            (1)   The location of the food truck or food trailer shall not impede access to buildings, parking areas, landscaping, or other facilities.
            (2)   Any reduction in parking stalls resulting in insufficient spaces for existing businesses and the food truck or food trailer's customers would result in the location being unsuitable.
   D.   Lodging, Hotel and Motel:
      1.   Accessory uses including, but not limited to, restaurants, retail, drinking establishments, and personal services, may be allowed if such uses are completely within the hotel or motel structure. Separate or concurrent approval for sale of alcoholic beverages is required in accordance with the regulations within of Title 3, Chapter 2 Alcoholic Beverages of this code.
      2.   Bed and breakfast establishments. Bed and breakfast establishments shall be required to satisfy all of the following conditions:
         a.   Each premises must be occupied and operated by its owner.
         b.   The proposed use shall not cause a nuisance to adjoining residences due to noise, odor, lighting or traffic.
         c.   No bed and breakfast sleeping room shall be permitted that does not comply with the International Building Code.
         d.   No kitchen or other food preparation area or facilities shall be provided in or available to the rooms in a bed and breakfast operation. Cooking facilities in a dwelling containing a bed and breakfast operation shall be limited to the residential kitchen.
         e.   Bed and breakfast bedrooms shall be a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) square feet for the first two occupants and an additional thirty (30) square feet for each additional occupant.
         f.   The stay of bed and breakfast occupants shall be no more than fourteen (14) consecutive days and not more than thirty (30) days in any one calendar year.
         g.   The operator of each facility shall keep a list of the names of all persons staying at the bed and breakfast, which list shall be available for inspection by the Building Inspector or village designee.
         h.   One bathroom for every three sleeping rooms shall be provided, with a minimum of two bathrooms.
         i.   Every bed and breakfast bedroom shall contain a functional smoke detector, and an approved fire extinguisher shall be located on each floor on which such sleeping room is located.
         j.   One parking space shall be provided off-street in the side or rear yard area for each bed and breakfast bedroom.
         k.   Meals or other services provided on the premises shall only be available to residents, employees and overnight guests of the inn.
         l.   Maximum sign size shall be five square feet with a maximum height of six feet. Sign materials are to be compatible with the architecture of the building. Signs must meet setback standards for the district in which they are located. Internal illumination is prohibited.
         m.   No exterior alterations to the structure shall be made which would change the residential appearance of the structure.
         n.   The applicant shall comply with any fire and life safety requirements imposed by the according to the Building or Fire Codes.
   E.   Lodging, Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds:
      1.   Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds shall meet the applicable standards in Section 13-6-3 of this Code.
   F.   Restaurants and Coffee Shops:
      1.   Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
      2.   Road frontage and access. All vehicular access shall be directly from an arterial road or collector road.
      3.   Setbacks. The following setbacks shall apply to structures, excluding signs, walls and fences:
         a.   Structures shall be setback at least fifteen feet (15') from the edge of any road right-of-way.
         b.   Structures shall be setback at least fifty feet (50') from any lot line abutting a residential district or use.
         c.   Structures shall be setback from any lot line abutting a nonresidential district and use as specified for permitted uses on the subject site.
      4.   Enclosure and screening.
         a.   If the subject lot is adjacent to a residential zone or use, all commercial activity shall be completely obscured from the residential zone or use by means of a continuous solid wall or fence six feet in height and a landscaped buffer area.
         b.   Outside dumpsters shall be completely enclosed and obscured by an masonry wall and gate.
      5.   Fast food restaurants.
         a.   All patrons served in their vehicles via a drive-through facility shall be provided with adequate off-street standing spaces. No vehicle stacking areas shall cross any maneuvering lane, drive, sidewalk or public right-of-way. A bypass lane or other suitable means of access to a public road shall be provided for automobiles that do not use the drive-through facility.
         b.   One illuminated menu board sign per drive aisle shall be allowed in addition to all other signs permitted by Chapter 4. The surface area of the menu board sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet and the height shall not exceed six feet above grade.
      6.   Serving alcohol. All restaurants permitted to serve alcohol shall comply in every respect with the Utah Liquor Control Act and Title 3, Chapter 2 of this Code.
      7.   Drive Through Standards:
         a.   Purpose. Where drive-up or drive-through uses and facilities are allowed, they shall conform to all of the following standards, which are intended to calm traffic, provide for adequate vehicle queuing space, prevent automobile turning movement conflicts, and provide for pedestrian comfort and safety.
         b.   Standards. Drive-up and drive-through facilities (i.e., driveway queuing areas, customer service windows, teller machines, kiosks, drop-boxes, or similar facilities) shall meet all the following standards:
            (1)   Prior to the menu board order location, vehicle stacking shall be provided for a minimum distance of eighty feet (80') for a single stacking lane or forty feet (40') per lane when there is more than one service lane.
            (2)   Stacking lanes must be designed so that they do not interfere with parking and vehicle circulation and of sufficient length to ensure vehicles are not backing onto a public street and shall be clearly identified using means such as striping, landscaping, or directional low impact signs.
            (3)   The Community Development Department may require a traffic, circulation, and parking study addressing both on site and off site traffic and circulation impacts for national chain restaurants with known high traffic counts. The Planning Commission may required additional parking or stacking area based on the study during site plan approval process.
            (4)   The design of the stacking area shall allow customers' vehicles to leave the stacking line for emergency reasons.
            (5)   Drive-through uses shall be located so that access and egress to the drive-through features are from an on-site drive aisle or other on-site circulation facility, not a public street.
            (6)   Communication's sound system shall not exceed a measurement of 55 dBA at any property line.
            (7)   Drive-through service windows shall not be located adjacent to the primary or front property line.
   G.   Sexually Oriented Businesses:
      1.   Conform to Title 3, Chapter 8. (Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-13: MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY:

   A.   All Manufacturing and Assembly Processes:
      1.   Chemical Storage: Storage of chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers for wholesale, resale or as part of a manufacturing facility shall be subject to the following:
         a.   The applicant must furnish evidence that the facility will comply with DEQ or other regulatory agencies.
         b.   A buffer may be required within the required setback from property line.
         c.   Approved loading and unloading spaces and off street parking facilities will be required.
         d.   A secondary retaining area will be required. The secondary retaining area shall be large enough to hold at least the amount of the largest tank located in the retaining area.
         e.   Setbacks for structures are to be from the secondary containment area.
         f.   There shall be no outdoor storage of chemicals and/or fertilizers.
         g.   Construction of all facilities shall meet the criteria listed in the approved International Building Code.
      2.   Bulk Storage of Hazardous or Flammable Liquids and Gases:
         a.   A hazard mitigation plan, outlining precautions and procedures for hazardous substances, shall be provided to the City and any other applicable emergency response or regulation authority which details the quantities, storage methods and handling procedures for accidental releases, spills, exposures, fires, explosions or other emergency conditions that could occur and the potential extent of such incidents. The plan shall be reviewed and updated at a minimum annually or upon modification of the type or quantities of materials stored and utilized by the business.
         b.   The facility shall comply with all applicable regulations related to the storage and quantity limits as determined by the South Davis Metro Fire District or other applicable jurisdictional agency.
         c.   The applicant must furnish written documentation showing a review from the appropriate fire district and/or DEQ; listing any conditions placed upon the use and how they will comply with those conditions.
         d.   Any facility with outdoor aboveground tanks shall be enclosed by an eight foot (8') high security fence or wall with the entrance and exit through a gate that shall be locked during nonbusiness hours.
         e.   When adjacent to a residential zone, all structures or outdoor activity areas shall be located a minimum of three hundred feet (300') from any property line and all tanks shall be located a minimum of one thousand feet (1,000') from a property line adjacent to a residential zone.
         f.   Approved loading and unloading spaces and off street parking facilities will be required as listed in code Section 10-6-5.
         g.   Construction will meet the criteria of the International Building Code as adopted.
         h.   Sufficient measures shall be made to ensure no discernable odor is emitted from the facility, which may include but is not limited to additional ventilation, insulation, or sealing between neighboring units.
         i.   Access to manufacturing and storage areas of the subject units be physically restricted from access by the unauthorized personnel and the general public.
         j.   This section does not apply to retail service stations or convenience stores that also dispense propane unless they are in a residential zone.
      3.   Food (human) Preparation: These standards shall apply to on-site food preparation for off-premise consumption and sales.
         a.   Minimum operation size shall be greater than three thousand (3,000) square feet in size.
         b.   Must only be used by a single food-processor/food-preparer.
         c.   Must use an in-ground grease trap system meeting City Engineering and Sewer District requirements.
         d.   May not be used by food truck/food trailer operators or have food truck/food trailers parked on the lot or parcel.
         e.   All structures, loading areas, outdoor activity areas, exclusive of parking shall be located a minimum of three hundred feet (300') from any abutting residential zones.
         f.   The application materials shall include written documentation that the proposed facility meets any applicable Federal, State, or local standards regarding such use including, but not limited to, those of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Utah Department of Agriculture, Utah Department of Water Resources, and Davis County Health Department, as applicable.
      4.   Where a manufacturing use is allowed in a commercial zone the following apply:
         a.   It shall be wholly enclosed in a building; and
         b.   When the subject site is located within one hundred feet (100') of a residential zone, the use shall be limited to the hours of operation of the use to between seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. when there are identified impacts regards to noise, traffic, or parking.
      5.   Uses classified as light manufacturing/processing shall not:
         a.   Emit from a vent, stack, chimney, or combustion process any smoke that is visible to the naked eye that is a result of the process of manufacturing, processing, creating, repairing, renovating, painting, cleaning, or assembling of goods, merchandise, or equipment.
         b.   Generate noise in the course of manufacturing of greater than fifty feet (55) dBA as measured at the property line between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) P.M. and eight o’clock (8:00) A.M. the City's general noise regulations as coded in Title 4, Chapter 2 Nuisances of this code shall apply.
         c.   Generate any ground transmitted vibration that is perceptible to the human sense of touch measured at the lot line.
         d.   Generate any odor that reaches the "odor threshold" measured at the lot line. For purposes of this section, the ODOR THRESHOLD is defined as the minimum concentration in air of a gas, vapor, or particulate matter that can be detected by the olfactory systems of a panel of healthy observers.
         e.   Require for its operations a daily average of more than two hundred (200) gallons of water per employee.
         f.   Create any electrical disturbance that adversely affects any operations or equipment other than those of the creator of such disturbance, or otherwise causes, creates, or contributes to the interference with electronic signals (including television and radio broadcasting transmissions) to the extent that the operation of any equipment not owned by the creator of such disturbance is adversely affected.
         g.   Store materials necessary for the manufacturing or processing activity in a location where such materials are visible from beyond the boundaries of the property on which the manufacturing/processing facility is located.
         h.   Semi-trucks or tractor trailers may be used to deliver or pick up materials but may not remain on the premises continuously for more than 48 hours. Such trucks or trailers may not be used as a means to store materials necessary for the manufacturing or processing activity or finished products of the manufacturing activity.
      6.   Sand Blasting, power assisted propelling of solids or liquids or any similar methods:
         a.   All operations for the removal of paint, stain or similar coatings from surfaces by sand blasting, power assisted propelling of solids or liquids, or any similar methods, shall be performed in accordance with the following regulations:
            (1)   No such operation shall take place outside the hours of eight o’clock (8:00) A.M. and six o’clock (6:00) P.M.
            (2)   No operation shall take place outside of an enclosed building.
            (3)   All operations shall be conducted in a well-ventilated building which is equipped with an exhaust ventilation system to capture dust.
            (4)   All such operations shall be operated in a manner to prevent vapor, dust and debris from causing a nuisance by falling on pedestrians, vehicles, public thoroughfares and adjoining property.
            (5)   Outdoor storage of sand is prohibited. Sand shall be stored in a container which ensures that no fugitive dust will be created from wind.
            (6)    All operations shall comply with state and federal regulations.
   B.   Asphalt and Concrete Service Batching Plants:
      1.   Asphalt or concrete batching plant for producing asphalt or concrete products used in construction activities are subject to the following standards:
         a.   The batching plant site shall comply with all applicable provisions of City, State and Federal laws.
         b.   The batching plant shall not be located within six hundred feet (600') of a residence.
         c.   Hours of operation will be limited to Monday through Friday, seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. to seven o’clock (7:00) P.M.
         d.   No portion of the batch plant or its operation shall be located on a public street.
         e.   Compliance with all applicable City regulations regarding noise, dust, odor and glare.
         f.   All plants shall be compliant with state and federal regulations and obtain any necessary permits prior to commencing operations.
      2.   Temporary batch plants:
         a.   Temporary batch plant used in construction activities on the same or nearby sites shall be limited to operations for up to six (6) months, with a single renewal of a six-month time period permitted by the Community Development Director.
         b.   The batch plant shall only furnish concrete, asphalt, or both, to a specific project. The placement of a temporary batching plant for a private project is restricted to the site of the project.
         c.   Temporary plant site must be clear of all equipment, material and debris upon completion.
         d.   All public improvements that are damaged during the operation of the temporary batching plant must be repaired or replaced within thirty (30) days of completion of the project.
         e.   At termination and/or removal of the plant operation, the operator shall have the person responsible walk the site with the building official or his/her designee to verify the site meets City approval.
   C.   Food: Breweries, Distilleries, Wineries:
      1.   No outside storage of raw materials.
      2.   No outside storage of spent grain. Accumulated grains must be disposed of within twenty four (24) hours after a batch is finished.
      3.   No drive-through windows.
      4.   Ability to provide off-street loading and unloading for all materials.
      5.   For microbreweries: Size is usually determined by the number of barrels produced each year. Microbreweries are limited to no more than fifteen thousand (15,000) barrels per year.
      6.   Discharge into the Sewer District's wastewater system must be pre-approved by the South Davis Sewer District and the wastewater treatment plant operator.
      7.   For distilleries: all distillery facilities be located in a standalone building whereby they are the only occupants in order to protect against fire and/or explosion.
      8.   "Distillery" shall not include industrial distilleries, such as for the production of ethanol for use as a fuel.
      9.   Parking. Parking shall be provided as follows:
         a.   One space for each five hundred (500) square feet of floor space, plus one space for each employee.
         b.   All other requirements of parking in Chapter 4 of this chapter must be met.
      10.   Retail or Restaurant Component:
         a.   An accessory retail or restaurant component shall only be permitted in conformance and subject to licensure and regulations of the Utah State Department of Alcoholic Beverages Services.
         b.   All accessory retail or restaurant is subject to the standards outline in Title 3, Chapter 2, Alcoholic Beverages of this code.
         c.   Additional parking shall be provided in conformance with Section 10-6-5.
   D.   Refinery, Oil And Gas:
      1.   All operations shall be a minimum of one thousand feet (1,000') from any residential land use.
      2.   All uses shall have vehicular access to an arterial or collector road.
      3.   Minimum lot size shall be one hundred (100) acres.
      4.   All structures shall be located at least one hundred fifty feet (150') from all property lines.
      5.   Maximum lot coverage shall be sixty percent (60%).
      6.   A minimum twenty-five foot (25') landscaped buffer strip shall be provided along all frontage property lines.
      7.   All outside storage of raw material shall be completely enclosed by an eight-foot-high fence and screened from adjoining properties and roads. No outdoor storage is permitted within the required buffer strip.
      8.   All storage facilities, conveying apparatuses, drying or wetting chambers and axial ventilation fans shall be set back a minimum of one hundred fifty feet (150') from all property lines.
      9.   Operational Requirements.
         a.   Machinery, Equipment and Operations. All machinery, equipment and materials used in refining; all processing and manufacturing operations; and all hauling of refined products must be maintained, operated, or conducted in such a manner that:
            (1)   Flying objects and debris are not thrown.
            (2)   All emissions comply with state and federal air quality regulations.
            (3)   There is no appreciable noise, vibration, dust, or mist.
      10.   A hazard mitigation plan, outlining precautions and procedures for hazardous substances, shall be provided to the City and any other applicable emergency response or regulation authority which details the chemical and materials quantities, storage methods and handling procedures for accidental releases, spills, exposures, fires, explosions or other emergency conditions that could occur and the potential extent of such incidents. The plan shall be reviewed and updated at a minimum annually or upon modification of the type or quantities of materials stored and utilized by the business.
   E.   Repair, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment:
      1.   All commercial and industrial machinery repair shall be completed within an enclosed building.
      2.   No outdoor storage shall be permitted. (Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-14: MINING AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES:

   A.   Mineral Extraction:
      1.   See SR Zone, Title 10 Chapter 17.
   B.   Mineral, Oil, Gas Extraction and Refining Support Activities:
      1.   Where outdoor storage is permitted as an accessory use, any outdoor storage shall be compliant with Section 10-19-3(E). (Ord. 2025-06, 4-1- 2025)

10-19-15: PERSONAL SERVICES:

   A.   Animal Care, Boarding, Day Care and Kennels, Pet Services, and Veterinary Services:
      1.   All animal care services shall comply with Title 5, Chapter 4, Animal Control, as applicable.
      2.   Additionally, all outdoor play areas shall be located a minimum of one hundred feet (100') from any residential land use.
      3.   Waste disposal is prohibited to City or County Storm Drain.
      4.   Veterinary clinics shall comply with all State and local regulations relative to such an operation and shall maintain adequate housekeeping practices designed to prevent the creation of a nuisance and to reduce to a minimum the factors of noise and odor.
      5.   Pet boarding and day care services in the CS Zone shall be limited to:
         a.   Small pets (twenty five (25) lbs. or less).
         b.   A maximum size of two thousand (2,000) sq. ft.
         c.   A maximum of ten (10) dogs at any one time.
      6.   The facility shall be mitigated or buffered for noise to ensure that the maximum noise impact does not exceed fifty five (55) dBA at the property line.
      7.   Facilities shall be equipped with noise buffering insulation where located in a multi-tenant building or where located within one-hundred feet (100') of a residential use.
   B.   Appliance, Electronic, and Small Engine Repair and Maintenance:
      1.   No outdoor storage.
   C.   Exterminating and Pest Control Services:
      1.   A hazard mitigation plan, outlining precautions and procedures for hazardous substances, shall be provided to the City and any other applicable emergency response or regulation authority which details the quantities, storage methods and handling procedures for accidental releases, spills, exposures, fires, explosions or other emergency conditions that could occur and the potential extent of such incidents. The plan shall be reviewed and updated at a minimum annually or upon modification of the type or quantities of materials stored and utilized by the business.
   D.   Funeral Homes and Mortuaries:
      1.   This use cannot share space or any common wall with another use.
   E.   Janitorial, Laundry, and Linen Supply Services:
      1.   All operations shall ensure the safe storage, use, and disposal of any detergents or chemicals in accordance with all state and federal regulations, as well as any fire district and sewer district regulations, which may include pre-treatment of wastewater.
      2.   A hazard mitigation plan, outlining precautions and procedures for hazardous substances, shall be provided to the City and any other applicable emergency response or regulation authority which details the quantities, storage methods and handling procedures for accidental releases, spills, exposures, fires, explosions or other emergency conditions that could occur and the potential extent of such incidents. The plan shall be reviewed and updated at a minimum annually or upon modification of the type or quantities of materials stored and utilized by the business.
      3.   Laundry services are prohibited within the City's designated drinking water source protection zones.
   F.   Pharmacies and Drugstores:
      1.   Medical cannabis pharmacies are subject to licensing procedures required by the State of Utah.
         a.   License Required: No medicinal cannabis pharmacy shall be established, operated, or maintained within the city without a valid license issued by the Utah Department of Health, and without a valid business license issued by the city.
         b.   As required by Utah Code Chapter 26-61a, a medicinal cannabis pharmacy shall be located at least:
            (1)   Two hundred feet (200') from a community location (public or private school, licensed child care facility or preschool, church, public library, public playground or public park); or
            (2)   Six hundred feet (600') from an area zoned primarily residential.
         c.   The proximity requirements described in Subsection C.1 shall be measured as required in Chapter 26-61a, Utah Code, as amended.
         d.   Signs: Signs shall be subject to the dimensional requirements per Sections 26-61a-505 and 4-41a-403, Utah Code, as amended.
         e.   Conflict of Laws: If any regulation in this section, regarding medicinal cannabis is in conflict with Utah Code, the provisions of Utah Code shall prevail.
   G.   Personal And Household Goods Repair, and Maintenance:
      1.   No outdoor storage shall be permitted.
   H.   Salons, Hair, Nail, Lashes, Permanent Cosmetics, Tattoos:
      1.   Tattoo parlors:
         a.   Tattoo parlors shall operate only between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. and eleven o’clock (11:00) P.M.
         b.   Service of alcohol, marijuana based substances, or other controlled substance shall not be permitted in conjunction with a tattoo parlor use.
         c.   The entrance door and storefront window glazing shall be seventy five percent (75%) clear and free of obstructions such as signs, window tinting, shelving, or racks.
         d.   The operator of the approved use shall prevent loitering and loud noises around the subject site during and after the hours of business operation.
         e.   A sign stating, "No tattoo service will be provided for anyone under the age of eighteen (18)," shall be visible at all times on the door of the front entrance.
         f.   The applicant shall comply with all applicable State and County Health and Human Services regulations. (Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-16: RELIGIOUS, GRANT MAKING, CIVIC, PROFESSIONAL, AND SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS:

   A.   Religious Organizations, Churches.
      1.   Development Standards:
         a.   Parcel Size: No minimum parcel size is required, however, the parcel chosen for a church must be adequate to meet all of the development standards to be listed below that include, but are not limited to, setbacks, landscaping, parking, improvements, and dedications.
         b.   Building Setbacks:
            (1)   Commercial Zones:
               (A)   Front: Thirty feet (30') from property line. (If project fronts on more than one (1) street, setback applies to all street frontages.)
               (B)   Side and rear: Minimum ten feet (10') unless located adjacent to a Residential Zone. In this case, the minimum setback must be thirty feet (30').
            (2)   Residential Zones:
               (A)   Front: Thirty feet (30') from front property line. (If project is on a corner lot, setbacks are thirty feet (30') on one (1) street and twenty feet (20') on the other.)
               (B)   Side and rear: Follow setbacks required according to zone property is in.
         c.   Building Height: Maximum building height shall follow zoning that the project is in. Thirty five feet (35') is the maximum height in a Residential Zone or in any zone adjacent to a Residential Zone (not including chimneys, steeples and the like).
         d.   Landscaping Setbacks:
            (1)   Front: Thirty feet (30') minimum from property line. (If on a corner lot in a Residential Zone, twenty feet (20') on shorter setback side.)
            (2)   Sides and rear: Five feet (5') minimum.
            (3)   Landscaping in the front areas shall also include the park strip adjacent to the curb including street trees (minimum two inch (2") caliper and spaced tirty feet (30') on center).
            (4)   Landscaping shall also be required within the parking lot itself where large expanses of asphalt occur. There shall be a minimum of one (1) planter, ten feet (10') wide within the parking lot area where over one hundred twenty five (125) linear feet of asphalt occurs.
            (5)   Landscaping shall be in accordance with Title 10, Chapter 22, Water Efficient Landscape Standards.
         e.   Fencing: Acceptable fence types shall include vinyl, precast concrete, decorative iron, architecturally designed brick or block.
         f.   Parking:
            (1)    All parking for church facilities shall be on site.
            (2)   No parking is permitted within the front landscape setback.
            (3)   Parking shall be required at a rate and design as established in Chapter 6, Off Street Parking.
         g.   Trash Enclosures and Accessory (Maintenance Or Storage) Buildings:
            (1)   All trash bins shall be surrounded with six foot (6') high masonry or precast enclosures to match the main building with solid metal gates. Trash enclosures may be combined with accessory (maintenance or storage) buildings. The setback of such structure shall be at least the same as the minimum required front landscape setback, but in no case shall trash enclosures be located any closer than ten feet (10') to a Residential District lot line or five feet (5') to a Commercial District lot line.
            (2)   Accessory (maintenance or storage) buildings shall be built of the same materials as the main building (siding and roofing) so as to blend in with the entire project. Minimum setbacks to the front property line(s) shall be the same as the main building. Buildings adjacent to a side or rear property line (other than a street side of the property), which are built of one hour fire rated construction, can be considered an accessory structure and may be set back as close as three feet (3') to a side or rear property line.
         h.   Lighting: All lighting for church buildings, parking lots, and accessory uses, if applicable, shall be downlit and minimize any adverse impact on adjacent residential areas.
         i.   Ancillary Uses: Ancillary uses such as parks, ball diamonds, pavilions, etc., shall not count toward landscaping on the church site but shall stand alone and be considered as a separate site and subject to separate land use approval. Any such ancillary uses are subject to, but not limited to, the standards of this Code (if applicable). (Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-17: RESIDENTIAL:

   A.   Accessory Dwelling Units:
      1.   Definition of Accessory Dwelling Unit: A subordinate dwelling, which has its own eating, sleeping, and sanitation facilities which is:
         a.   Within or attached to a single-family residential building, or
         b.   Within a detached accessory structure associated with a single-family dwelling.
      2.   Purpose and Intent: The purpose and intent of this section is to recognize the residential character of the City of North Salt Lake and to provide for supplementary living accommodations in the community, as well as provide for supplementary income opportunities of property owners. These provisions are intended to provide for affordable housing with reasonable limitations to minimize the impact on neighboring properties and neighborhoods, and to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the property owners and residents of accessory dwelling units.
      3.   Owner Occupied: No accessory dwelling unit shall be created, established, or occupied in a single-family dwelling unless the owner of the property occupies either a portion of the main dwelling or a detached accessory unit on the same single-family lot. For the purpose of this section, the term "owner occupied" shall be defined as full time residency within the home by the bona fide property owner(s) as shown on the Davis County tax assessment rolls. Owner occupancy for a dwelling with an accessory dwelling unit shall not be required when:
         a.   The owner cannot live in the dwelling because of a bona fide temporary absence of three years or less for a temporary job assignment, sabbatical, or voluntary service.
         b.   The owner was living in the dwelling immediately prior to leaving for the temporary job assignment, sabbatical, or voluntary service.
         c.   The owner intends to make the dwelling his/her primary place of residence upon returning from the temporary job assignment, sabbatical or voluntary service.
      4.   Dwelling Unit Occupancy: The occupants of an accessory dwelling unit shall be limited by one of the following family categories:
         a.   One person living alone; or
         b.   Two (2) or more persons all related by blood, by marriage, by adoption; by legal guardianship or foster children; or
         c.   Up to four (4) unrelated persons living as a single housekeeping unit.
         d.   Any of the above categories plus a temporary guest. A "temporary guest" is defined as a person who stays with a family for a period of less than thirty (30) days within any rolling one year period and does not utilize the dwelling as a legal address for any purpose.
         e.   For purposes of the definition of family, the term "related" shall mean a spouse, parent, child, stepchild, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousins, great-grandparent, and great-grandchild. The term "related" does not include other, more distant relationships.
      5.   Zones: An accessory dwelling unit which meets ordinance requirements may be allowed in a single-family dwelling unit or in a detached accessory structure within any zone upon a single family lot. No accessory dwelling unit may be allowed in any multi-family dwelling or multi-family lot, or on any lot that cannot satisfy the parking, setback, or lot coverage requirements.
      6.   Number Of Accessory Dwelling units: A maximum of one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed in each owner occupied single-family dwelling, or in a detached accessory structure associated with a single-family dwelling.
      7.   Location And Type:
         a.    Within or Attached to Main Dwelling: Accessory dwelling units may be allowed within or attached to the main residential dwelling (basement or addition), over the garage (attached or detached), or in a detached accessory structure (cottage home, guest house, or tiny home).
 
         b.   Setback Standard Compliance: Accessory dwelling units as an addition to a primary dwelling shall meet all minimum setback standards required for the primary dwelling.
 
         c.   Behind the Primary Dwelling: An accessory dwelling unit within an accessory structure must meet the minimum of side yard required by the zone for the primary dwelling and a rear yard setback of ten feet (10'), unless no windows, doors, or other openings are adjacent to the property line, in which case the allowed setback shall be five feet (5').
         d.    Adjacent to the Primary Dwelling: An accessory dwelling unit within the side yard of the primary dwelling are required to meet the same front, side, and rear yard setback as the primary dwelling.
 
         e.    Second Story Accessory Dwelling Units: An accessory dwelling unit located in an accessory structure may only be located on a second story if the structure meets the same minimum standards in the zone for height, as well as front, side, and rear setback as the primary dwelling.
 
      8.   Appearance: Single family residences with interior accessory dwelling units shall retain the appearance of a single family home. An accessory dwelling unit in an accessory structure shall be designed so that, to the degree reasonably feasible, the appearance of the building is compatible with the architectural components of the primary dwelling unit (e.g., exterior materials, color, and roof pitch).
      9.   Size:
         a.   Basement Dwelling Units: Shall be permitted to occupy the entirety of the basement of the primary home regardless of area or bedroom count.
         b.   Accessory Dwelling Units (Detached Structures): The size of an accessory dwelling unit shall be at least three hundred (300) square feet and shall not exceed twelve hundred (1200) square feet and be limited to no more than two (2) bedrooms.
      10.   Lot Coverage: The combined building coverage for the detached accessory dwelling units, main dwelling and additional accessory buildings may not be larger than the maximum coverage allowed in the zone for the lot and rear yards per section 10-10-3.
 
      11.    Building Entrances: A new single -family structure approved with an accessory dwelling unit attached to or detached from the main dwelling unit, shall have a separate, accessible entrance or stairway. An accessory dwelling unit approved in an existing structure may use existing entrances on any side of the structure that faces a street, or a side or rear entrance. Dwellings with two (2) front doors side by side may not be used to provide separate entrances for each unit with the exception of dwellings where the second door provides direct access to the dwelling basement. The purpose of this requirement is to preserve the single-family residential appearance of the building.
 
      12.   Address: The principal dwelling unit and the accessory dwelling unit shall have the same address number, but shall refer to the accessory dwelling unit as unit B. Addresses must be located in a visible location on the street frontage side of the home.
      13.   Parking:
         a.   A single-family dwelling with an accessory dwelling unit shall provide at least one (1) additional off street parking spaces for the accessory unit, above the minimum spaces required for a single family dwelling. Accessory dwelling unit parking may not be in tandem with required parking of the main dwelling. One additional off street parking space shall be required accessory dwelling units with 2 or more bedrooms. ADU's located within one-quarter (1/4) mile of a bus rapid transit route shall be permitted to reduce the parking requirement by one (1) space for the main dwelling unit.
         b.   No parking spaces may be located within the front or side yard setbacks adjacent to a street, except for within an approved driveway.
         c.   The minimum width of parking areas and driveways shall be paved with concrete or asphalt,
 
      14.   Separate Living Areas: An accessory dwelling unit must provide living areas for eating, sleeping and sanitation facilities separate from the principal dwelling unit.
      15.   Building Code: All construction and remodeling shall comply with building codes and ordinance requirements in effect at the time of construction or remodeling, in accordance with Utah state code section 10-9a-511.5, changes to dwellings - egress windows.
      16.   Utility Meters: A single-family dwelling with an accessory dwelling unit may have separate meters for each water, gas, and electricity utility service. Each utility meter shall be in the property owner's name and the property owner shall be responsible for payment of all utilities. No additional water development or connection fee shall be required, unless a separate utility connection is requested and installed by the property owner.
      17.   Interior Access: An interior access between the main living area and an attached accessory dwelling unit must be maintained, unless sufficient means of egress have been determined during an inspection by the fire department.
      18.   Not Intended For Sale: The accessory dwelling unit shall not be intended for sale or detached by deed and shall only be rented.
      19.   Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit: Any person owning an existing accessory dwelling unit that has not previously been permitted by the city, or any person constructing or causing the construction of a residence that has an accessory dwelling unit, or any person remodeling or causing the remodeling of a residence for an accessory dwelling unit, shall obtain a land use permit for the accessory dwelling unit from the community development department. This shall be in addition to any required building permit for the work to be performed. In order to meet the requirements of the land use permit, the applicant shall:
         a.   Submit a completed application form including a site plan that shows property lines and dimensions, the location of existing buildings and building entrances, proposed buildings or additions, dimensions from buildings or additions to property lines, the location of parking stalls, and utility meters,
         b.   Include detailed floor plans with labels on rooms indicating uses or proposed uses,
         c.   Pay building permit fees, if applicable, for the construction of a new dwelling, or the remodeling of an existing dwelling, in accordance with the established fees and charges,
         d.   Make all corrections identified as necessary to comply with building code requirements, as identified by the chief building official or his designee, and provide photos of the life safety items required by building code, including carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and earthquake strapping on water heaters, and
         e.   Demonstrate and affirm that their property is otherwise in compliance with all other provisions of the zoning ordinance.
      20.   Exceptions to Standards: The Planning Commission may issue a conditional use permit for ADU's which modify the requirements for an ADU with respect to maximum size, minimum parking, or setback.
         a.   In approving a conditional use permit the Planning Commission may require additional conditions to mitigate the impact of the ADU on surrounding properties. Specifically the Planning Commission may require:
      (1)   For ADU's that exceed the maximum size of one thousand two hundred (1,200) sq. ft.: increased setbacks, privacy fencing, limitation on windows and doors adjacent to abutting property lines, and additional parking.
            (2)   For ADUs with reduced or no additional parking: restrictions on occupancy to tenants without vehicles.
            (3)   For ADU's with reduced setbacks: privacy fencing and limitation on windows and doors adjacent to abutting property lines.
      21.   Failure To Complete Or Obtain A Land Use Permit: If the property owner does not obtain a land use permit as outlined above, the accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered legal nor approved. Failure to obtain a land use permit for an existing accessory dwelling unit may result in a citation for a code violation as governed by the process in North Salt Lake City Title 12, Administrative Code Enforcement Hearing Program.
      22.   Home Occupation Businesses: Home occupation businesses in an accessory dwelling unit shall be restricted to a home office use which creates no customer traffic. No home occupation business shall be established within an accessory dwelling unit without the express written permission of the property owner.
      23.   Accessory Dwelling Units, Tiny Homes:
         a.   Only one (1) tiny home shall be permitted as an accessory dwelling unit per residential lot.
         b.   The tiny home shall be properly connected to water and sewer facilities.
         c.   The tiny home dwelling structure must be located on a dedicated parking location of asphalt or concrete and have the wheels and axel underbody skirted from view.
         d.   Building inspections are required for construction of the foundation, as well as to ensure the correct installation of the structure, and to approve the correct connection to the utilities.
         e.   All manufactured home running gear, tongues, axles and wheels must be removed at the time of installation.
         f.   The dwelling structure shall be constructed with materials that are weather resistant and aesthetically consistent with the main dwelling.
         g.   The community development director may approve deviations from the architectural standards on the basis of a finding that the architectural style proposed provides compensation design features and that the proposed dwelling will be compatible and harmonious with existing structures in the vicinity.
         h.   The parking shall be the same as subsection 13 of this section.
   B.   Residential Short Term Rental (STR):
      1.   Purpose: This section is established to provide regulations and design standards for residential short-term rentals (STRs) related to single family and multi-family neighborhoods. These standards seek to allow for STRs while also protecting the safety and general welfare of North Salt Lake residents and preserving the residential character of City neighborhoods. In allowing STRs, it provides existing property homeowners economic relief who might otherwise be forced to leave a neighborhood, thus promoting and preserving affordable housing in the City of North Salt Lake. This section also intends to stabilize neighborhoods by promoting home ownership and preserving long term rental housing in the market.
      2.   Residential Short Term Rental (STR): A STR is prohibited in all residential dwellings, Residential Districts, and Residential P Districts without first obtaining a STR land use permit as regulated in this section and issued a valid business license. The following are exempt and shall not be subject to the provisions of this section:
         a.   A residential lease of thirty (30) or more consecutive days.
         b.   Bed and breakfasts, RV parks, campgrounds, hotels, and motels, as described and regulated in the North Salt Lake Land Development Code shall not be subject to the provisions of this section.
      3.   General Standards and Requirements: A STR use may be allowed within any existing legal residential dwelling by an administrative land use permit from the Community Development Department, wherein the application demonstrates compliance with requirements found in the North Salt Lake Land Development Code and all of the following standards and requirements:
         a.   Application: A completed application form as provided by the City.
         b.   Property Description: A detailed written description and/or drawing of the property that identifies the use of each room of the dwelling and defines the portions of the dwelling to be used for a STR shall be provided. Only one designated STR area is allowed for a property.
         c.   Single and Two Family Dwellings:
            (1)   Only one designated STR area is allowed per property.
            (2)   Owner Occupancy: The owner of the subject property must reside therein as their primary residence.
            (3)   An individual shall prove ownership of the property as evidenced by a copy of a transfer deed listing the applicant as the fee title owner. Fee title owner may be an individual or trustor of a family trust that possesses fifty percent (50%) or more ownership of the proposed STR. Fee title owner may not be a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or similar entity.
            (4)   To establish that the property is the owner's primary residence, the owner shall:
               (A)   Present a government issued identification document listing the address of the property as the address of the owner; and
               (B)   A signed affidavit sworn before a notary public shall be provided by the owner stating that the proposed property is the primary residence of the owner, wherein they reside at least one hundred eighty three (183) days per calendar year.
         d.   Occupancy During Rental Period: The subject property shall comply with the following occupancy restrictions:
            (1)   The applicant shall provide the maximum renter occupancy proposed and demonstrate that sufficient parking has been provided off street at a rate of one-half (1/2) space per bedroom or sleeping area, with a minimum of one (1) space.
            (2)   The property shall not be rented to more than one renter at any given time, and the owner shall not divide and rent out portions of the dwelling to multiple renters at the same time.
            (3)   A property shall not be exclusively rented as a STR for more than one hundred eighty two (182) nights per year.
               (A)   The owner may reside on the property while it is occupied by a renter.
               (B)   The property shall only be rented for a minimum duration of one night and a maximum of thirty (30) consecutive nights.
            (4)   A two family dwelling or property with a valid land use permit for an accessory dwelling unit may use and rent one of the dwelling units as a STR for up to three hundred sixty five (365) nights per year.
            (5)   Conflict Of Private Restrictions: The owner shall provide a signed affidavit sworn before a notary public that certifies to the City that the subject property has no existing private covenants, conditions, or restrictions prohibiting STRs.
         e.   Multifamily Dwellings:
            (1)   One half (1/2) of the total legal dwelling units on a single property may be permitted as a STR, with a maximum of ten (10) units. The entire dwelling unit which is permitted as an STR must be rented. It is prohibited to rent a single room or portion of a dwelling unit on a multifamily property as a STR.
            (2)   A dwelling unit may not be rented to more than one renter at any given time. The dwelling unit shall only be rented for a minimum duration of one night and a maximum of thirty (30) consecutive nights. The dwelling unit may be used and rented as a STR for up to three hundred sixty five (365) nights per year.
            (3)   A long term renter may not sublease their dwelling unit as a STR.
            (4)   For multifamily properties, the fee title owner may be a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or similar entity.
            (5)   An owner of the property is not required to reside therein as their primary residence if a designated employee, manager, or professional management company is available to immediately respond twenty four (24) hours/day, three hundred sixty five (365) days/year by telephone, and when necessary, be able to physically respond within one hour of any legitimate complaint.
         f.   Parking Plan: A detailed written description and/or a drawing of an off-street parking plan must be provided to ensure that all occupants of the dwelling unit(s) and STR can be accommodated on-site at all times. Parking shall be limited to the existing garage, driveway, and dedicated parking spots of the residential unit and may not include any on-street parking. Shared guest parking as part of a P-District or multi-family dwelling shall only be permitted upon express written approval of the HOA or property management, as applicable. Any proposed parking improvements shall also be included in the off-street parking plan, and must be completed prior to issuance of a STR business license. All elements of the parking plan must be in compliance with all other requirements of this section.
         g.   Urgent Response: The owner, or a designated representative, shall be available to immediately respond twenty four (24) hours/day, three hundred sixty five (365) days/year by telephone, and when necessary, be able to physically respond within one hour of any legitimate complaint. If the owner is unreachable after three (3) attempted contacts by the City of North Salt Lake, a notice of violation will be issued.
         h.   Property Maintenance Requirements: All short-term rentals shall adhere to all City ordinances, including, but not limited to:
            (1)   Maintenance: Owners must adhere to the property maintenance regulations in title 4, "Health And Sanitation" of this Code, as amended, including, but not limited to, requirements for weed abatement, landscaping, garbage removal, structure maintenance, and fence/wall maintenance.
            (2)   Snow Removal: Owners shall remove all snow from the sidewalks of the property within twenty four (24) hours after snowfall in accordance with section 7-1-2 of this Code, as amended.
         i.   Noise And Nuisance Control: Owners shall ensure that renters adhere to the noise control in title 4, chapter 4 of this Code, as amended.
            (1)   If an Officer of the Law, Ordinance Enforcement Officer, or designee responds to more than three (3) verified noise complaints in a twelve (12) month time period the STR land use permit and business license may be revoked or otherwise suspended for two (2) years from the date of the third verified complaint.
            (2)   Should a renter violate the noise control chapter more than once in any given seventy two (72)-hour period they shall be immediately evicted from the property by the owner. or designated representative. If the owner or designated representative fails to evict said renter, the STR permit and license may be revoked and the owner fined per this code.
         j.   Noticing And Posting Requirements: A renter informational packet must be maintained in a highly visible place within the dwelling or STR area, and must include all of the following:
            (1)   City issued STR business license.
            (2)   24/7 owner, or a designated representative, contact information.
            (3)   Parking requirements, including site map of approved designated parking areas.
            (4)   Maximum occupancy.
            (5)   The noise ordinance of the City of North Salt Lake.
            (6)   Garbage pick-up dates, and a written description of where garbage receptacles must be placed for pick-up.
            (7)   Contact information for the North Salt Lake City Police and South Davis Metro Fire District.
            (8)   Other contact information or information related to other regulations or conditions of an approval through the land use permit process, as required by the Community Development Department.
      4.   Violations: It shall be a violation for any person to operate a STR:
         a.   Without first obtaining a STR land use permit, as regulated in this section, and issued a valid STR business license; or
         b.   That does not comply with the requirements of this section, the revised ordinances of North Salt Lake, or the North Salt Lake City Land Development Code.
      5.   Enforcement And Fines: Upon a determination that a violation exists, the Ordinance Enforcement Officer, Community Development Director, or designee, will contact the owner or designated representative requiring such owner or representative to halt, eradicate, destroy, remove, or otherwise cure the.
         a.   Each day that a violation occurs or continues is a separate violation.
         b.   For any violation of this section, the issuing officer may issue a written citation or notice of violation to the owner, specifying the violation and the penalty to be imposed.
            (1)   For the first violation within any twelve (12)-month period, the penalty shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00).
            (2)   For a second violation within any twelve (12)-month period, the penalty shall be seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).
            (3)   For a third violation within any twelve (12)-month period the penalty shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and revocation of the STR business license and land use permit. The owner shall be ineligible for a STR land use permit and a STR business license for a period of two (2) years from the date of the third notice of violation.
            (4)   For any violation within any twelve (12)-month period following the third violation, the penalty shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and the STR owner shall be banned from receiving a STR land use permit and a STR business license. (Ord. 2019-02, 3-19-2019)
         c.   Permit Revocation: Pursuant to the provisions of this code or any ordinance of the City, a STR permit may be revoked by the Community Development Director or designee for the following:
            (1)   Three (3) verified violations within a twelve (12) month period related to noise, property maintenance, parking, nuisance, and any threat to public health and safety.
            (2)   One (1) verified violation that results in or constitutes the following:
               (A)   An owner or designated representative fails to evict a renter who has violated the noise control chapter more than once in any given seventy two (72)-hour period.
               (B)   An owner or designated representative of the STR knowingly or intentionally housing a sex offender, allowing offenses related to adult-oriented businesses, sexual offences, or prostitution.
               (C)   An owner or designated representative of the STR knowingly or intentionally allowing the use of the STR for retail, restaurant, banquet space, or other similar use.
            (3)   The property owner and designated representative shall be notified in writing of any verified violations, fines, and permit revocation.
            (4)   As provided in City Code section 10-2-2, appeal may be made to the City's designated Appeal Authority (Hearing Officer) from any decision, determination or requirement of the Community Development Director or designee under this title by filing with the City Recorder a notice therof in writing within fifteen (15) days after such decision, determination, or requirement is made. Such notice shall set forth in detail the action and grounds upon which the owner, or other interested person, is aggrieved.
            (5)    The City Recorder or designee, shall set the appeal for hearing before the City's designated Appeal Authority, as provided in City Code section 10-2-2 , to be held within a reasonable time from the date of receipt of the appeal. The appellant shall be notified of the appeal hearing date at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing. After hearing the appeal, the Hearing Officer may affirm, modify, overrule the decision, determination or requirement appealed, or remand the decision to the Administrative Land Use Authority for additional review and enter any such order or orders. The filing of an appeal shall stay all proceedings and actions in furtherance of the matter appealed, pending a decision of the Hearing Officer.
   C.   Residential Structures:
      1.   Minimum Height Of Dwellings: No dwelling or structure containing a dwelling shall be erected to a height less than one (1) story above grade. (Ord. 2018-11, 10-2-2018)
      2.   Maximum Height And Floor Area Of Accessory Buildings: No building which is accessory to a one-family, two-family, three-family or four-family dwelling shall be erected to a height greater than one story, fourteen feet (14') to the top of the wall plate and no higher than twenty feet (20') to the highest point of the building roof or coping, nor be taller than the primary structure. The maximum square foot floor area of an accessory building is fifty percent (50%) of the footprint of the principal building to which it is accessory.
 
      3.   Area Of Accessory Buildings: No accessory building or group of accessory buildings in any Residential District shall cover more than twenty five percent (25%) of the rear yard. (Ord. 2018-14, 11-20-2018; amd. Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-18: RETAIL TRADE:

   A.   Retail, General:
      1.   General merchandise and groceries within the CS zone shall be limited to a maximum size of ten thousand (10,000) sq. ft.
   B.   Retail, Specialty:
      1.   Car washes, see section 10-19-5(C).
      2.   Home and nursery centers.
         a.   Outdoor mechanical equipment, including, but not limited to, heaters and fans, shall not be located within five feet (5') of a property line. To facilitate reduction of noise, permanently mounted mechanical equipment shall be enclosed to the maximum extent possible.
         b.   Long term outdoor storage shall be screened from adjacent property and shall not be located within the required setback, parking, loading or unloading areas, and may not impede vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
      3.   Passenger vehicle fueling stations (gasoline, electric, natural gas, etc.)
         a.   The pump islands of the convenience store may be erected in the front yard area provided the pumps are set back at least twenty-four feet (24') from the right-of-way of any street.
         b.   Hard-Surfaced driveways leading to and from a pump island and other properly located service facilities permitted on the property shall be allowed in the front yard area provided that the driveways shall be defined by the construction of a concrete curb on the side adjoining the sidewalk. The area between the curb and the sidewalk shall be landscaped to comply with Chapter 22.
         c.   The site shall be designed and provide for the delivery by fueling trucks, such that delivery is completed entirely off-street and no entry is blocked during delivery.
         d.   A ten-foot distance shall be maintained between a driveway and the property line with which it is parallel or approximately parallel.
         e.   All Parking Areas on the convenience store Lot shall maintain the required landscaped Front Yard as required in Chapter 22 and shall be bordered by concrete curbing.
      4.   Tobacco specialty businesses:
         a.   Tobacco specialty business licenses shall only be permitted within the MD Zone and may not be located within:
            (1)   One thousand feet (1,000') of a community location;
            (2)   Six hundred feet (600') of another retail tobacco specialty business;
            (3)   Six hundred feet (600') from property used or zoned for residential uses; or
            (4)   As otherwise defined by Utah State Code Section 10-8-41.6, as amended.
         b.   For purposes of this section, the proximity requirements shall be measured in a straight line from the nearest entrance of the tobacco specialty business to the nearest property boundary of the community location, or agricultural or residential use or zone, without regard to intervening structures, roadways, City boundaries, or zoning districts.
         c.   As used in this section "community location" means: a public or private kindergarten, elementary, middle, junior high, or high school; a licensed childcare facility or preschool; a trade or technical school; a church; a public library; a public playground; a public park; a youth center or other space used primarily for youth oriented activities; a public recreation facility; a public arcade; or as otherwise defined by Utah State Code Section 10-8-41.6, as amended.
         d.   All sales of tobacco products shall conform to state and federal regulations.
         e.   In addition to these guidelines, the following will also be required: The color of the building shall be restricted to earth tones or shall match the design theme of the center in which it is a part.
         f.   At least twenty five percent (25%) of the first floor facade that faces a public street or sidewalk shall be windows or doors of clear or lightly tinted glass that allows views into and out of the building at eye level.
         g.   The use of bars, chains, or similar security devices that are visible from a public street or sidewalk shall be prohibited.
         h.   The use of neon lighting shall be prohibited on the building exterior exclusive of building signage.
         i.   Tobacco specialty businesses shall conform to the sign regulations as described in this Code.
         j.   Tobacco specialty businesses shall be limited to one specialty tobacco business per ten thousand (10,000) in population to include all residents in the City. The total population figures shall be based on the U.S. Census Bureau's annual estimates. For the purposes of this section, population estimates shall be rounded down to the nearest ten thousand (10,000).
   C.   Retail, online and other:
      1.   No outdoor storage shall be permitted. (Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-19: SOCIAL SERVICES:

   A.   Daycare Services, Child or Adult (Commercial):
      1.   Scope: This section is established to provide regulations and standards for commercial daycare centers and businesses that care for groups of adults with disabilities, vulnerable persons, or children, for the purpose of protecting health, safety, and general welfare of patrons and the general public.
      2.   Requirements And Conditions: Adult or child daycare services are permitted in all commercial zones with the following standards:
         a.   All drop off and pick up areas shall be designed in a manner that shall allow vehicles to enter and exit from a public street by forward motion only;
         b.   Stacking or queuing of vehicles shall not interrupt traffic flow on the public or private street; and
         c.   Parking shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 10-6 of this title.
      3.   Business License: Prior to issuance of a business license for any commercial daycare facility the applicant must first submit the following to be reviewed in compliance with City code.
         a.   The ratio of the standard and maximum quantity of employees and persons to be cared for on premise, to be compliant with State regulations;
         b.   Proof of State licensing, where applicable;
         c.   A site plan outlining traffic flow during peak drop off and pick up times; and
         d.   A safety protocol plan that outlines the procedures to be followed by the daycare facility in the event that a patron leaves the premise unsupervised. This plan shall be reviewed by the North Salt Lake Police Chief.
      4.   Childcare centers shall provide a design which includes appropriate playground facilities; and
      5.   Adult Daycare shall not include any overnight residential use.
      6.   Facilities in the C-S zone shall be limited in size to one thousand five hundred (1,500) sq. ft. (Ord. 2022-01, 4-5-2002; amd. Ord. 2025-06, 4-1- 2025)

10-19-20: TEMPORARY USES:

   A.   Use Limitations.
      1.   Temporary Uses include firework stands, Christmas tree lots, and other similar seasonal Uses.
      2.   Temporary Use Permit. Temporary Uses shall obtain a separate business license and Land Use Permit for each use and location.
      3.   Time Limitations. Land Use Permits may be allowed for up to a six (6) month period with the following exceptions:
         a.   Firework Stands. Restrictions shall follow the public sales and display limitations found in state code.
         b.   Christmas Tree Lots. Shall only be permitted from November 1 through December 31.
      4.   Hours of Operation. Temporary Uses may be open from eight o’clock (8:00) A.M. to ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. unless provided otherwise under state code.
      5.   Signage. Permanent signs are prohibited for Temporary Uses. All Signs shall follow the requirements of Chapter 6.
      6.   Regulations by Other Agencies. This Section does not exempt the applicant or operator from acquiring any other required permit for operation.
      7.   Liability Insurance. The applicant must obtain adequate liability insurance to cover all activities related to the Use for the duration of the permit, prior to issuance of the Temporary Use permit. A copy of the liability insurance policy shall be submitted to the City with the business license Application.
   B.   Site Improvements.
      1.   Temporary Uses shall meet the following requirements:
         a.   If the Temporary Use is located on an unimproved Parcel, the following shall apply:
            (1)   Based on the scope of the operation, the land-use authority may require the installation of a minimum road base or gravel surface for parking, to assure the safe passage of vehicles on adjacent roadways, and the safety of patrons.
            (2)   Sufficient off-Street parking shall be provided to meet the needs of the operation and of any existing Uses on the property.
            (3)   Structures, displays, and other activities must be located sufficient distance from any Street to provide for public safety and clear view area requirements as found in Chapter 1.
            (4)   If any part of the temporary use becomes a nuisance or safety hazard, the land-use authority may require changes or discontinuance of the operation.
            (5)   All activities and displays shall take place in accordance with the standards for outside business activities found elsewhere in this Title.
         b.   If the temporary use is located on an improved lot or parcel, the following shall apply:
            (1)   Sufficient off-Street parking shall be provided to meet the needs of the operation and any existing Uses on the property as determined by the land use authority.
            (2)   Structures, displays, and other activities must be located sufficient distance from Streets to provide for public safety and clear view requirements as found in Chapter 1.
            (3)   If any part of the operation becomes a nuisance or safety hazard, the land use authority may require changes to or discontinuance of the operation.
            (4)   In addition to the foregoing, all activities and displays shall take place in accordance with the standards for outside business activities found elsewhere in this Title.
            (5)   Permanently located businesses that operate a temporary use shall meet the design standard and site improvement requirements found in Section 10-1-38.
   C.   Site Restoration. The site must be restored to its original condition upon expiration of the Temporary Use Permit. The site may not be used for storage of any temporary use or structures.
   D.   Temporary Structures. All Temporary Structures must be approved by the land-use authority. In order to avoid damage to adjacent Uses or property, all temporary structures shall be properly secured or anchored to the ground to prevent the structure from being moved. The City may require additional securing or anchoring upon finding that the method of securing is inadequate. (Ord. 2025- 06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-21: TRANSPORTATION AND FREIGHT:

   A.   All Transportation and Freight Uses:
      1.   All outdoor vehicle storage subject to section 10-19-3(E).
      2.   No outdoor vehicle repair shall be permitted.
   B.   Freight And Commodities Transportation:
      1.   Terminal, Freight Or Truck:
         a.   The use shall be located with direct access on a principal arterial or near an interstate interchange, and with no access through residential streets.
         b.   No outdoor activity area shall be located within three hundred feet (300') from any residential zone.
         c.   Accessory uses directly related to the maintenance and fueling of vehicles (including, but not limited to, truck and trailer washing, fuel pumps, garages for minor repair) are allowed within an enclosed structure only.
         d.   Installation of fuel tanks shall require approval from the Utah Division of Environmental Quality and the fire district.
      2.   Rental, moving trucks.
         a.   See section 10-19-5. (Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-22: UTILITIES, PUBLIC SERVICES, WASTE MANAGEMENT, AND REMEDIATION SERVICES:

   A.   Communications, Towers and Facilities: cellular.
      1.   Small wireless cellular facilities, see section 7-8-1, Article B.
      2.   Cellular Towers and Facilities:
         a.   Shall be a conditional use in any residential zone.
      3.   The Planning Commission may require in or near residential areas the use of a stealth tower structure to blend into the existing environment.
      4.   Height by zone:
         a.   Residential Zones (sixty feet (60')).
         b.   CG Zone (eighty feet (80')).
         c.   MD and MG Zone (one hundred feet (100')).
         d.   Prohibited in CS, CH, P-Districts.
         e.   Cellular antenna or towers attached to buildings shall not exceed the maximum height for the zone.
      5.   Outdoor yard areas shall be secured and screened in accordance with section 10-19-3(E).
      6.   Lights, beacons or strobes of any kind shall not be permitted on any tower, antenna, or facilities unless required by the Federal Aviation Administration.
      7.   Setback requirements. Towers shall be located no closer than fifty feet (50') to a public street right of way and no closer to any property lines than twenty five percent (25%) of the height of the proposed tower unless an exception is granted by the Planning Commission.
      8.   No more than one (1) tower may be located on a parcel.
      9.   No advertisement of any kind shall be installed on telecommunication towers and/or facilities.
      10.   The towers shall be painted a non-contrasting gray or similar color minimizing their visibility, unless otherwise required by the Federal Communications Commission or Federal Aviation Administration. The Planning Commission may require an alternative (stealth) tower structure to blend into the existing environment. The towers and accessory structures shall be well maintained.
   B.   Energy Distribution and Storage Facilities, Electric Or Natural Gas:
      1.   Facilities shall be required to screen the property in accordance with Section 10-19-3(E).
      2.   Landscaping and sound buffers shall be provided for a minimum distance of thirty feet (30') for property lines adjacent to a residential zone or use.
      3.   Facilities shall not exceed noise levels greater than forty (40) dBA at the property line.
      4.   Facilities shall be designed to allow adequate access by emergency vehicles and in conformance with separation requirement for battery storage by the building and fire code.
      5.   A hazard mitigation plan, outlining precautions and procedures for emergencies, shall be provided to the City and any other applicable emergency response or regulation authority which details procedures for fires, explosions or other emergency conditions that could occur and the potential extent of such incidents. The plan shall be reviewed and updated at a minimum annually or upon modification of the type or quantities of materials stored and utilized by the business.
   C.   Pipeline Distribution and Facilities:
      1.   Private pipelines:
         a.   Natural gas and petroleum pipelines located on properties with sensitive areas including, but not limited to, wetlands, steep slopes, woodlands, or floodplains may be subject to the following special use standards in order to minimize construction impacts:
            (1)   Entrance And Exit To Property: Prior to the pipeline's installation, the applicant and landowners/tenants shall reach an acceptable agreement on the route that will be used for entering and exiting the right of way and other construction areas. The affected property owners/tenants shall be notified of the project intent and approximate scheduling of the construction.
            (2)   Location: All pipelines greater than ten inches (10") in diameter that transport flammable or hazardous material shall be located a minimum of five hundred feet (500') from any occupied principal structure.
            (3)   Land Cover: Except for aboveground piping facilities, the pipeline shall be buried with:
               (A)   A minimum of three feet (3') of top cover; or
               (B)   Substantially the same top cover as an existing parallel pipeline, but not less than three feet (3'), where an existing pipeline is within one hundred feet (100') perpendicular to the new pipeline.
            (4)   Replacement Of Topsoil:
               (A)   Existing topsoil depths shall be restored.
               (B)   Replacement shall be undertaken in a manner as to minimize settling and the mixing of topsoil with subsoil materials. In no instance shall the topsoil materials be used for any other purpose.
               (C)   As the topsoil is replaced, all rocks greater than three inches (3") in dimension shall be removed.
            (5)   Restoration Of Ground Cover And Field Tiles:
               (A)   All conservation practices such as terraces or grassed waterways that are damaged by the pipeline's construction shall be restored to their preconstruction condition. Vegetation in sensitive areas shall be restored to their preconstruction state.
               (B)   All existing field tiles shall be identified before construction and repaired or replaced at the conclusion of construction.
         b.   A hazard mitigation plan, outlining precautions and procedures for emergencies, shall be provided to the City and any other applicable emergency response or regulation authority which details procedures for leaks, spills, fires, explosions or other emergency conditions that could occur and the potential extent of such incidents. The plan shall be reviewed and updated at a minimum annually or upon modification of the type or quantities of materials stored and utilized by the business.
   D.   Public Utility Station and Wireless Communication Accessory Structures:
      1.   Applicability: When it is desired to create a new lot or parcel of property and its primary use is to be a public utility station structure or structures, these standards shall apply.
      2.   Subdivision Of Property:
         a.   Lot Size And Dimensions: Upon review and approval by the Planning Commission, the minimum size and dimensions of a lot or parcel shall be sufficient to meet the needs of the public utility station structure.
         b.   Frontage: Lots and parcels are not required to have street frontage if there is a recorded perpetual access easement across adjoining property connecting to a dedicated and improved street right-of-way that is sufficient width to meet the needs of the public utility, as determined by the Planning Commission at the time of approval and that satisfies the requirements of public safety agencies.
         c.   Creation Of Lot Or Parcel: Unless otherwise prohibited by Utah State Code, lots or parcels may be created as a lot or parcel within a recorded subdivision plat, or created by a recorded deed that describes the property by metes and bounds legal description.
      3.   Development Standards: The following development standards shall apply to all lots or parcels created for public utility stations:
         a.   Location: A public utility station shall be located no closer than thirty feet (30') from any existing habitable structure or street. The station may not be located in the path of any planned street, as illustrated on the North Salt Lake master street plan or General Plan.
         b.   Building Setbacks and Height:
            (1)   The maximum height shall be fifteen feet (15') high.
            (2)   The minimum setback from property line:
               (A)   Thirty feet (30') from street right-of-way.
               (B)   Ten feet (10') for landlocked properties and all other property lines.
         c.   Fencing:
            (1)    For lots or parcels with street frontage the following standards apply:
               (A)   For site obscuring fencing, a minimum eight foot (8') decorative, nonclimbable wall shall be constructed a minimum of twenty five feet (25') from a public street, and along all property lines; or
               (B)   For non-site obscuring fencing, a minimum eight foot (8') decorative, non-climbable metal fencing shall be constructed a minimum of ten feet (10') from a public street, and along all property lines.
               (C)   Fencing shall include appropriate warning signage as required by the FCC.
            (2)   For lots or parcels without street frontage, a minimum six foot (6') wall or decorative metal fencing and nonclimbable screening fence and gate(s) shall be constructed along all property lines.
         d.   Architectural Standards: Public utility stations shall be painted or constructed of materials with earth tone colors and shall be architecturally compatible with surrounding structures.
         e.   Landscaping: All areas within public view are required to provide landscaping under the standards of the respective zone in which they are located and in accordance with Title 10, Chapter 22, Water Efficient Landscape Standards. Properties with street frontage shall provide landscaped plantings between the fencing and street in accordance with outdoor storage screening standards in Section 10-19-3(E). Areas within enclosed fencing are not required to be landscaped, but all open areas shall be maintained clear of all weeds and debris.
         f.   Enclosure: All unenclosed elements of the facility that are not housed in a building, and isolated minor elements such as pad mounted transformers, telephone pedestals, metering stations, and other equipment vital to the operation of the public utility station shall be contained within the screened portion of the lot or parcel.
      4.   Other Uses: Other uses of the site, and accessory uses, including the storage of materials outside of an enclosed building, are prohibited.
   E.   Septic Tank, Portable Toilet and Related Services:
      1.   All portable toilets shall be cleaned, sanitized, and emptied prior to being stored on the property;
      2.   In addition to complying with the requirements for outdoor storage in Section 10-19-3(E), all portable toilets shall be stored a minimum of twenty-five feet from any property line;
      3.   Repair and maintenance of portable toilets shall be done within an enclosed building;
      4.   No waste disposal shall be permitted on the storage site;
      5.   No secondary waste storage or transfer shall be permitted on site;
      6.   Any waste collection vehicles shall be emptied and cleaned prior to returning to the site for parking or overnight storage.
   F.   Sewage Treatment Facilities:
      1.   All sewage treatment facilities shall be approved and operated in accordance with Utah State Law and rules established by the Utah Division of Environmental Quality.
      2.   No facility shall be located within one thousand feet (1,000') of a residential zone or residence.
      3.   All structures and facilities shall be setback a minimum of fifty feet (50') from any property line.
      4.   All facilities shall have a minimum landscape buffer of twenty feet (20') along all property lines and frontages.
   G.   Utilities Transmission Lines and Control:
      1.   Applications for transmission lines installation shall contain the approving signatures of all landowners that the transmission line sets on or crosses. An owner signed letter of intent or easement is acceptable.
      2.   Electric substations and other utility structures shall be deemed outdoor storage areas and shall meet the standards in section 10-19-3(E) of this chapter.
      3.   Towers for the purpose of communicating from the substation to remote devices shall be deemed an accessory use to an approved substation; provided, that the pole and antenna are no taller than maximum tower height permitted in the zone, see section 10-19-22(A).
   H.   Waste, Nonhazardous: treatment, disposal, or recycle:
      1.   The site shall be screened from the street(s) by a sight obscuring fence. The fence shall be of sufficient height so that no storage containers shall be visible above the required screening and be in accordance with section 10-9-3(E).
      2.   All grounds and facilities shall be maintained in an orderly manner so as not to create a public nuisance.
      3.   All mechanical equipment emissions; power driven processing; and/or other outdoor activity areas shall be located a minimum of three hundred feet (300') from any abutting residential zones.
      4.   All driveways into and through the facility and any open area with a driving surface shall be surfaced with an asphalt or concrete. All driveways shall be kept open and passable by emergency vehicles.
      5.   Additional standards for recycling centers:
         a.   Any container provided for after hour donation of recyclable materials shall be a minimum of fifty feet (50') from any abutting residential zone, shall be of sturdy construction and shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate materials collected.
         b.    Except for after hour donation containers, no unsorted material shall be stored outside.
   I.   Waste, Materials Recovery Facilities:
      1.   Composting facilities may not accept hazardous waste, as defined in federal regulations at 40 CFR Part 261 and derivative state regulations.
      2.   Requirements for all size composting facilities.
         a.   All facilities shall be managed by an individual or group of individuals professionally trained by the US Composting Council or a similar entity.
         b.   During the notification and/or permit application process a responsible party for the facility shall be identified; and certification shall be presented that the facility meets any and all other applicable local and/or state organic material facility permitting requirements, and/or in absence of such rules shall operate in accordance with best management practices.
         c.   Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations, including, without limitation, those pertaining to permitting, operations, maintenance and site closure is required.
         d.   A statement listing remediation plans for potential odor, pest control, and traffic should be an addendum to the zoning application shall be included in the zoning application.
         e.   All operations shall be conducted in a controlled manner to minimize the creation of nuisances, such as odors, dust, noise, runoff, vectors, and fire.
            (1)   Nuisances must be undetectable at the property line for facilities located in Urban Residential Zones.
            (2)   Nuisances must be mitigated to comply with best practices in all other zones.
         f.   Operations shall be subject to municipal engineering review to ensure adequate emergency access has been provided.
         g.   Protection of existing water infrastructure, water bodies, groundwater, and floodplains must be prioritized. A survey shall be provided to ensure compliance.
            (1)   There shall be no standing water on site.
            (2)   If composting activities are permitted to occur within a designated floodplain, they shall be conducted using protective measures as required by the state or local jurisdiction. Composting operations shall be located and designed so that water which comes in contact with the material processing, will not run off into public or private streets, storm sewers, drainage ditches, water retention basins, streams or lakes. [Refer to your state or local regulations].
            (3)   Setback from water wells: at a minimum of one hundred feet (100').
            (4)   Setback from municipal water supplies or wells at a minimum of two hundred fifty (250') (does not apply to Small Composting Facilities).
            (5)   Setback from down gradient surface water bodies at a minimum of two hundred fifty feet (250').
            (6)   Setback from up gradient surface water bodies at a minimum of one hundred feet (100').
         h.   Composting activities shall occur in accordance with applicable local and/or state enforcement agency rules and regulations, and/or in absence of such rules, in accordance with best management practices, including site monitoring and frequent temperature checks to certify minimum safety precautions are met.
      3.   Maximum of twenty five thousand (25,000) cubic yards of compost may be on site at any one time
      4.   Tipping area / pad, shall ideally be a concrete or asphalt surface, and able to contain all incoming materials for mixing, blending and/or sorting.. Organic material within a tipping area shall not exceed ten feet (10') in height at any time.
      5.   All incoming off-site food residuals and feedstocks ideally (ie manure, wood chip, leaves etc) shall be incorporated into a composting windrow or other composting process within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt at the facility, or any shorter period of time as determined by the local public health authority. All other incoming organic material shall be incorporated into a composting windrow or other composting process within five (5) days of receipt at the facility.
      6.   Maximum ten thousand (10,000) cubic yards of compost shall be on site at any one time.
      7.   No final disposal may occur at a consolidation facility. Any transfer of materials will be from container to container or container to equipment.
      8.   Public drop-off areas shall have adequate space for safe access for pedestrians and adequate parking for employees or volunteers.
      9.   Drop-off containers used for food waste collection must be leak-proof and have well-fitting lids to prevent access by vermin.
      10.   Any waste collection trucks used must be fitted with a leak-proof bed.
      11.   Any material stored on site, whether for temporary drop-off times or for permanent sites, must be removed within seven (7) days or sooner as required by local or state regulations.
      12.   Facility operator shall provide a list in the zoning application of materials to be accepted at such sites. The operator shall institute signage, for both temporary or permanent sites, indicating acceptable items.
      13.   If permitted and water/sewer access is available, rinsing of containers may be allowed.
      14.   Food waste processing can include depackaging equipment or equipment that grinds, heats, dehydrates and/or pelletizes food waste into another material. The operator shall ensure that the process generates no nuisances such as odors, vectors, leachate or runoff and maintains all material on site.
      15.   Prohibited Materials: wastewater treatment discharge or other related biosolids, fats, oils, grease, animal mortalities, animal processing byproducts, or organic materials that pose health and safety hazards, such as diapers, sanitary products, pet wastes or animal carcasses, or any other organic material prohibited as determined by best management practices for the scope and scale of the composting methodology.
   J.   Waste, Remediation Services:
      1.   All equipment used in association with the business shall be cleaned, sanitized, and emptied prior to being stored on the property;
      2.   In addition to complying with the requirements for outdoor storage in Section 10-19-3(E), all equipment shall be stored a minimum of twenty five feet (25') from any property line;
      3.   No waste from remediation sites shall be permitted on the property;
      4.   No transfer of waste from remediation sites shall be permitted on site;
      5.   Any waste collection vehicles shall be emptied and cleaned prior to returning to the site for parking or overnight storage. (2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-23: WAREHOUSING AND WHOLESALE TRADE:

   A.   Wholesale, Trade, Durable Goods (Permitted):
      1.   No permitted use shall utilize outdoor storage.
      2.   Outdoor cargo container storage and handling facilities:
         a.   Minimum Lot Size: The minimum size of property required for establishment of such facility shall be five (5) acres.
         b.   Stacking more than three (3) containers high is prohibited and shall be screened and setback from property lines in accordance with section 10-19-3(E).
         c.   Cargo containers shall not be used for:
            (1)   Refrigeration.
            (2)   Residential use of any kind.
            (3)   Storage or housing of animals.
         d.   Any container stored or kept on property shall be safe, structurally sound, stable, and in good repair.
         e.   Any cargo container that becomes unsound, unstable, or otherwise dangerous shall be immediately repaired or removed from the property where kept.
         f.   Any cargo container stored or kept in violation of the unified development ordinance shall be deemed a dangerous condition and a public nuisance and may be subject to civil enforcement including abatement as per Title 12, Administrative Enforcement.
         g.   Number Of Containers: The land use permit shall be issued for a specific maximum number of cargo containers based upon capacity, setback, and adequate egress for emergency vehicles.
      3.   Wholesale, Trade, Rental, Durable Goods, (Conditionally Permitted): Wholesale trade and rental of durable goods shall require a conditional use permit with the following standards:
         a.   All outdoor storage of goods shall be in accordance with section 10-19-3(E).
         b.   All outdoor storage shall be upon hard surface of concrete or asphalt.
   B.   Wholesale Trade, Nondurable Goods (Permitted):
      1.   No permitted use shall utilize outdoor storage.
   C.   Wholesale Trade, Nondurable Goods, (Conditionally Permitted):
      1.   Bulk Storage of Hazardous or Flammable Liquids and Gases for wholesale trade:
         a.   The facility for aboveground tanks shall be enclosed by an eight foot (8') high security fence or wall with the entrance and exit through a gate that shall be locked during nonbusiness hours.
         b.   When adjacent to a residential zone, all structures or outdoor activity areas shall be located a minimum of three hundred feet (300') from any property line and all tanks shall be located a minimum of one thousand feet (1,000') from a property line adjacent to a residential zone.
         c.   The applicant must furnish written documentation showing a review from the appropriate fire district and/or DEQ; listing any conditions placed upon the use and how they will comply with those conditions.
         d.   Approved loading and unloading spaces and off street parking facilities will be required as listed in this title.
         e.   Construction will meet the criteria of the current Building Code as adopted.
         f.   A hazard mitigation plan, outlining precautions and procedures for hazardous substances, shall be provided to the City and any other applicable emergency response or regulation authority which details the quantities, storage methods and handling procedures for hazardous materials addressing accidental releases, spills, exposures, fires, explosions or other emergency conditions that could occur and the potential extent of such incidents. The plan shall be reviewed and updated at a minimum annually or upon modification of the type or quantities of materials stored and utilized by the business.
         g.   This section does not apply to retail service stations or convenience stores that also dispense propane unless they are in a residential zone. (2025-06, 4-1-2025)

10-19-24: WAREHOUSING, STORAGE FACILITIES:

   A.   General Warehousing and Storage Facilities:
      1.   All structures shall be setback a minimum of one hundred feet (100') from any adjacent property with an existing residential use or adjacent residentially zoned property.
      2.   All warehousing shall be conducted within an enclosed structure except where outdoor storage is permitted and in conformance with Section 10-19-3(E).
      3.   A hazard mitigation plan, outlining precautions and procedures for hazardous substances, shall be provided to the City and any other applicable emergency response or regulation authority which details the quantities, storage methods and handling procedures for hazardous materials addressing accidental releases, spills, exposures, fires, explosions or other emergency conditions that could occur and the potential extent of such incidents. The plan shall be reviewed and updated at a minimum annually or upon modification of the type or quantities of materials stored and utilized by the business.
   B.   Self-Storage Units: All self-service storage facilities and recreational vehicle storage facilities shall be designed, constructed, operated and occupied in accordance with the following:
      1.   Self-storage units shall only be permitted within the Storage Unit Overlay Zone.
      2.   Accessory caretaker residences shall only be approved subject to the standards in section 10-19-3(A).
      3.   All structures shall comply with all design standards found in section 10-1-38.
      4.   All goods and wares shall be stored within an enclosed building, except that boats, travel trailers, motor homes and automobiles in running order, may be stored in screened exterior areas which shall have shown on the site plan and approved for that purpose and shall only be permitted on asphalt or concrete surfaces.
      5.   No individual units shall be larger than twelve by fifty feet (12' x 50').
      6.    Any storage of partially dismantled, wrecked or inoperable vehicles, trailers, campers, motor homes or junk is prohibited.
      7.    Any repair, construction, reconstruction or manufacturing is prohibited;
      8.    Any storage of hazardous materials including but not limited to gasoline, paint, paint remover and similar flammable or hazardous materials is prohibited.
      9.   Self-storage facilities shall include screening in accordance with section 10-19-3(E) Outdoor Storage. Such screening shall be in compliance with the Chapter 22 Water Efficient Landscaping. Screening shall be maintained in good condition with no advertising thereon, except as permitted by the Chapter 4 signage regulations.
      10.   All self-storage facilities shall include a barrier wall extending the full length of the property line.
      11.   Where the barrier is to be provided by the building facade, said facades shall be in accordance with the setback requirements applicable to the zone in which it is located.
      12.   Access to the site shall be sufficient for traffic, emergency and fire vehicles and meet the minimum driveway aisle width for two way traffic provided in Chapter 6 Parking standards and include sufficient turning radii for emergency vehicles.
      13.   No facility shall be approved without adequate fire protection.
      14.   No individual units shall be supplied with water or sewer facilities.
      15.   The design and improvement of the facility shall make adequate provision for storm water and snow removal.
      16.   All outdoor lighting shall screens lighting to mitigate its impact on surrounding uses.
      17.   The applicant shall provide an operations plan which addresses the following:
         a.   On-site management and security;
         b.   Accumulation, disposal, and transportation of solid waste; and
         c.   Loading and services, including fire access.
   C.   Self-Storage Facility, Indoor Climate Controlled.
      1.   Indoor self-storage facilities shall meet the same standards for Self-Storage units in Subsection B above with the following exception:
         a.   No outdoor storage shall be permitted; and
         b.   No screening shall be required, but the site shall be landscaped in accordance with the standards for the underlying zone and shall be in accordance with Chapter 22 Water Efficient Landscape Design. (Ord. 2025-06, 4-1-2025)