The objective in establishing the R-E Rural Estate Zone is to encourage the creation and maintenance of a residential environment within an area which is characterized by large lots (minimum of one acre) on which single family dwellings are situated, surrounded by settings in which the pre-development natural character of the landscape is retained. Native plant species, wildlife habitats, low water consumptive landscapes, minimum vehicular traffic, private lanes connected to public streets, featured or gated entries, building products produced from natural materials, and quiet residential conditions are also characteristic of this zone. While much of this zone is currently devoted to open land uses, it is intended that the land shall be developed into residential uses as the needs arise having characteristics as herein above set forth. The minimum area for an R-E Zone shall be ten (10) acres.

Representative of the uses within the R-E Zone are one family dwellings, parks and playgrounds.

Boarding and lodging houses, two family dwellings, triplexes, apartment houses and other multiple dwellings representative of higher density residential areas are strictly prohibited in this zone. Commercial and industrial uses are strictly prohibited.

Owners and developers of property are advised that primacy is given in this zone to one family dwellings situated on lots 150 feet or greater in width and at least 1 acre in area.

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-E Rural Estate Zone:

1. Permitted Uses
   1. One-family dwellings and the following accessory buildings and structures; private garage and/or barn for the storage of automobiles owned by persons residing on the premises, greenhouse for private use only, private swimming pools, pergolas, arbors.
   2. A temporary building or yard storage of construction materials and equipment incidental and necessary to construction of a house development, utilities, or other community facilities, provided such temporary building or yard is located on the same tract of land on which the house, utilities or other community facilities are constructed. A permit therefor shall be issued only to the contractor or builder and shall be valid for not more than two (2) years, at the expiration of which time the said building or yard shall be removed from the premises and said use discontinued. Conditional Use Permits are required for said structures.
   3. A temporary office building used as an office in connection with the sale of property within a subdivision under construction provided that the temporary office is located on the same part of land as the subdivision. A permit therefor shall be valid for not more than two (2) years, at the expiration of which time said use shall be discontinued. Conditional Use Permits are required for said structures.
   4. Household pets are permitted under present Parowan City Ordinances.
   5. Limited Livestock as permitted in Parowan City Ordinances and upon proper location.
2. Conditional Uses
   1. Planned Development
   2. Recreational Courts
   3. Home Occupations
   4. Golf Courses
3. Animals. The keeping of animals on any lot or parcel is permitted provided all animals, other than household pets, are located, maintained and housed in accordance with PCMC 15.08.210.

An area of not less than one (1) acre (43,560 sq. ft.) shall be provided and maintained for each dwelling and uses accessory thereto. Acreage will be determined by slope contour as follows: 0-8% slope - minimum 1 acre lot; 8-30% slope - minimum 2 acre lot; and 30% slope and greater - minimum 5 acre lot. Proof of slope by applicant will be required before a building permit will be issued.

The minimum width of any building site for a dwelling shall be one hundred fifty (150) linear feet.

1. Side Yard Requirements. A minimum side yard of any building shall be twenty (20) feet. Other accessory buildings shall have a minimum side yard of twenty (20) feet and the total width of the two required side yards shall be not less than forty (40) feet. The minimum side yard for a private garage, shall be twenty (20) feet. On corner lots, the side yard which faces on a street, shall be not less than thirty (30) feet for main buildings and not less than thirty (30) feet for accessory buildings.
2. Front Yard Requirements. The minimum depth of the front yard for main buildings and for private garages which have a minimum side yard of twenty (20) feet shall be thirty-five (35) feet. Other private garages and all accessory buildings other than private garages shall be located at least ten (10) feet in the rear of the main building. No structure, fence, or barrier, shall be constructed in a front yard where said structure, fence or barrier would be perpendicular to the street which the front yard faces, so as to divide the front yard into two different yards.
3. Rear Yard Requirements. The minimum rear yard for any main building shall be thirty (30) feet; the minimum rear yard for main buildings on corner lots shall be thirty (30) feet. The minimum rear yard for accessory buildings shall be thirty (30) feet.

The maximum height of any building shall be two (2) stories above ground, not to exceed thirty-six (36) feet. Roofs above the square of the building, chimneys, flagpoles, television antennas, and the similar structures not used for human occupancy are excluded in determining height.

The ground floor area of any one-family main dwelling shall not be less than twelve hundred fifty (1,250) square feet, exclusive of open porches and carports.

The required front yard and the required side yard, which abuts upon a street, shall not be used for the parking of automobiles, but shall be landscaped and/or maintained with native trees, shrubs and grasses, or other pre-development landscape features, except for permitted driveways, with a maximum width of 30 feet.

1. The minimum area required for a R-E Rural Estate Zone is ten (10) acres.
2. All streets within a Rural Estate Zone shall have a minimum paved width of 32 feet with 10 feet easements on both sides of the street. Easements to be maintained by the property owner. Streets adjacent to a Rural Estate Zone and master planned arterial and collectors shall be fully improved with curb, gutter and sidewalk in accordance with City Engineering Standards.