***This Part was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 2025-06 dated June 17, 2025.***

A Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) is intended to replace the rigid requirements of conventional zoning with general appearance and livability guidelines allowing flexibility and innovation in site planning, building arrangement and land-use relationships, while simultaneously insuring substantial compliance with the intent and purpose of this Title and it allows a developer to:

1. Protect sensitive lands per 12-1070.
   
2. Preserve open space.
3. Encourage the efficient use of land.

1. Planned Unit Developments.
   

***This Part was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 2025-06 dated June 17, 2025.

Minimum size is ten (10) acres per P.U.D, otherwise no restrictions, except that on the immediate periphery of the P.U.D. the height, area, width and yard requirements of the adjoining zone may be imposed as required by the Planning & Zoning Commission.

***This Part was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 2025-06 dated June 17, 2025.

1. Any P.U.D. or portion thereof, unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, shall adhere to the standards set forth by all existing City ordinances and the Condominium Ownership Act found in Utah Code Annotated Title 57, Chapter 8 (available at the Richmond City offices or on the internet at www.le.utah.gov/code).
   
2. No P.U.D. shall have an area of less than ten (10) acres.
   
   1. Development of a smaller tract adjacent to an existing P.U.D. may be permitted if the proposed development conforms to and extends the original development as if the new area had been part of the original development.
      
   2. The adjacent, smaller tract P.U.D. must be within the Richmond City limits.
      
   3. Approval and adjustments to an adjacent, smaller tract P.U.D. must be made by the Richmond City Planning and Zoning Commission and the Richmond City Council.
      
3. The development shall be in single or corporate ownership at the time of the application, or the subject of an application filed jointly by all owners of the property.
   
   1. One (1) individual shall be designated to represent all of the property owners if the application is filed jointly.
      
4. No piece of land shall be withdrawn from the P.U.D. without the consent of all the P.U.D. property developers and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
   
5. The developer shall prepare and submit to the Planning and Zoning Commission, a development plan containing any special agreements, conveyances, easements, restrictions, conditions or covenants which shall govern the use, maintenance and continued protection of the P.U.D. and any of its common areas and facilities.
   
6. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall require such an arrangement of structures and open space within the P.U.D. as necessary to assure that adjacent properties shall not be adversely affected:
   
   1. Density. The number of residential units permitted in the P.U.D. may exceed the number of units which would result from a conventional subdivision of the tract.
      
      1. The allowable density shall be determined by the Richmond City Planning and Zoning Commission.
         
      2. All types of residential housing units may be permitted within a P.U.D., including single-family and multiple-family units; however, in the case of multiple-family units separation distance requirements by City ordinance must be observed.
         
   2. In no case shall total coverage by structures be greater than sixty (60) percent of the entire project area.
      
      1. Total open space shall be no less than forty (40) percent of the entire project.
         
      2. Usable open space for recreation activities shall not be less than ten (10) percent of the entire project area.
         
   3. Around the boundaries of the project, building height, architecture and coverage shall be arranged to enhance the livability and attractiveness of the adjacent land uses.
      
      1. The yard and height requirements of the adjacent zone may be required on the immediate periphery of the PUD.
         
7. Proposed building uses, building locations, lot area, width, yard and height regulations, and landscaping plans shall be determined acceptable through approval of the site development plan.
   
8. Construction limitation.
   
   1. Upon approval of the preliminary plan, and in accordance therewith, the developer may survey and stake the lots, roads, and other proposed areas on the PUD site, but may not commence any further development activity until final approval.
      
      1. The completion of survey and staking work shall in no way obligate any City official or officials.
         
   2. No plats or plans shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder until final approval has been given to the P.U.D. plan and to all construction plans and specifications for facilities and improvements within the P.U.D.
      
   3. Construction shall proceed only in conformance with the approved development plan, construction plans, specifications, and any conditions attached by the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or the City Council.
      
9. All Planned Unit Developments (P.U.D.) shall comply with all applicable provisions of 12-2000 (Sub-divisions) provided:
   
   1. The Planning and Zoning Commission may vary the requirements of the subdivision ordinance if, in its judgment, such variance is necessary or desirable.
      
   2. The bonding requirements imposed by the applicable chapter of the subdivision portion of this Title shall apply to all facilities and improvements within a P.U.D. which are to be dedicated to public ownership or provided for the common use of residents and occupants.
      
10. Changes.
    
    1. If required by engineering or other circumstances not foreseen at the time the final development plan was approved, changes in the location, siting, or character of buildings and structures may be authorized by the Council member over Planning & Zoning (or by joint action of two other Council members) and the City Engineer, providing such change does not increase the size of any building or structure by more than ten (10) percent, nor change the location of any building or structure more than ten (10) feet in any direction.
       
       1. No changes beyond the minimum or maximum requirements set forth in this ordinance may be permitted without Council approval.
          
    2. All other changes in the project, including changes in the site plan and in the development schedule must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and ratified by the City Council.
11. Screening.
    1. The planning commission and/or city council may require a six-foot (6') sightproof fence or wall along the common boundary.

***This Part was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 2025-06 dated June 17, 2025.

1. Planned Unit Developments must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and ratified by the Richmond City Council. P.U.D.’s of six (6) or more units, either per phase or total, shall require re-zoning per 12-800 prior to obtaining the approval as stated above.
   
2. It is required that a detailed review and approval of the P.U.D. plan by the Planning and Zoning Commission before a project can begin. P.U.D. approval shall be secured through the following procedure:
   
   1. Pre-Application Conference. A pre-application conference shall be held with the Planning and Zoning Commission in order for the applicant:
      
      1. To become acquainted with Planned Unit Development procedures and application requirements.
         
      2. To acquaint the Planning and Zoning Commission with the property and development proposal.
         
3. Introductory Session. The applicant shall introduce to the Planning and Zoning Commission at a formal meeting the general concept of his development indicating objectives, goals, etc.
4. Application. The formal application for conditional use (five [5] units or less) or rezone (six [6] units or more) shall be made on the proper form supplied through the Richmond City Office.
   
   1. With any application, the Planning and Zoning Commission may approve, modify and approve, or deny the proposal.
      
5. Preliminary Plan. The applicant shall submit a preliminary site plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission after approval of rezone or conditional use.
   
   1. The preliminary site plan shall include, but not be limited to:
      
      1. An explanation of all intended uses.
         
      2. A preliminary plat as defined and described in the Richmond City Sub-division Ordinance.
         
      3. An inventory of resource statement.
         
         1. Such a statement shall describe and identify in writing, maps, or other methods as are necessary:
            
            1. All land included in the proposed P.U.D. area and all present land uses, including recreational and trails uses.
               
            2. An inventory of the present and potential energy, mineral, hydrological, and agricultural resources in the P.U.D. area.
               
            3. The land which shall best serve industrial, residential, commercial, recreational, public, and quasi-public land uses.
               
            4. Data concerning the size and distribution of the population to be served by the P.U.D.
               
            5. Sewer and water capabilities, soil types and composition, and a geologic analysis.
               
            6. Other items the Planning and Zoning Commission deem necessary.
               
            7. All undevelopable land as outlined in 12-800 - Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone.
               
      4. A circulation capacity statement concerning roads, trails, walks, etc.
         
         1. This statement shall describe to the Planning and Zoning Commission:
            
            1. That the proposed circulation patterns are adequate for the volume of use expected at all phases of the development.
               
            2. That pedestrian traffic is safe, separate, and functional.
               
      5. If a Home Owners Association (HOA) is to be established, a preliminary copy of the HOA By-laws shall be provided.
         
6. Final Plan.
   
   1. After receiving Planning and Zoning Commission approval of the preliminary plan, the developer shall, within one (1) year, submit a final plan including, but not limited to, the final draft of all that is listed in the preliminary plan and a final plat as defined and described in the sub-division portion of this ordinance.
      
   2. Additional information may be required at the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
      
   3. The Planning and Zoning Commission may extend the one (1) year time limit for just cause.
      
   4. Final ratification shall be the responsibility of the Richmond City Council who reserves the right to seek additional information and require additional revisions at their discretion.

***This Part was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 2025-06 dated June 17, 2025.

***This Part was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 2025-06 dated June 17, 2025.

The general site plan required as part of the final plan may require but not be limited to the following items:

1. Sketches and graphic displays, drawn to scale, depicting:
   
   1. The use or uses, dimensions, heights, sketch elevations, and locations of proposed structures.
      
      1. Building type in terms of appropriateness to density, site relationship and bulk.
         
      2. Building design in terms of orientation, spacing, materials, color and texture, storage, signage, and lighting.
         
      3. Architectural drawings and sketches outlining the general design and character of the proposed uses, the physical relationship of the uses, and any grading plans.
         
   2. The location, height, and size of proposed signage, lighting, and advertising devices.
      
   3. Functional open space in terms of optimum preservation of natural features including trees, drainage areas, recreation, views, density relief, convenience, and function.
      
   4. Dimensions and locations of areas to be reserved and developed for vehicular and pedestrian circulation, parking, public uses such as schools and playgrounds, landscaping, and other open spaces.
      
   5. Landscaping, fencing, and screening as part of a landscape plan showing existing and proposed tree, grass, shrubbery, and all other plantings for the entire site to be developed.
      
   6. All un-developable land as outlined in 12-800 dealing with sensitive lands.
      
   7. Trails and footpaths that exist within the development area and/or are illustrated in the Richmond City General Plan.
      
2. Any pertinent written information, including residential density, coverage, and open space characteristics, as may be necessary to determine that the contemplated arrangement of buildings and uses make it desirable to apply regulations and requirements differing from those ordinarily applicable under the standard development ordinance of the City.

1. Functional and aesthetic usable open spaces for use by the homeowners are deemed essential to and must be included within a Planned Unit Development (PUD) in accordance with the following:
   
   1. There shall be a minimum of usable open space of forty (40) percent of the total gross area of the PUD, including all walkways, Common Space and Limited Common Space, as here defined:
      
      1. Common space: PUD area managed and maintained by the HOA (Homeowner’s Association) and intended for use by all members of the HOA.
         
      2. Limited Common Space: PUD area managed and maintained by the HOA for use only by individual homeowners.
         
   2. Open space needs to be identified as an area to facilitate snow retention during the winter months.
      
   3. The preservation, maintenance and ownership of usable open space within the PUD must be held by the HOA.
      
   4. For all Planned Unit Developments, not less than ten percent of the gross area of the project site shall be set aside for the use of the occupants for parks, playgrounds, open space or other open areas. All areas required for vehicular access, parking areas, and land which is otherwise required to comply with the minimum yard requirements around buildings, shall not be included in computing the area required for parks, playgrounds or other open space areas.
   5. The required open space shall be landscaped with sod and irrigation sprinklers and a minimum 25% of the proposed open space shall be water-wise landscaped.
      
   6. Detention and retention basins shall not be counted toward meeting the minimum open space requirement. Open space design and location issues shall be kept separate and independent of drainage issues.
2. Location of Open Space: The location of open space conserved through a Planned Unit Development shall be consistent with the policies contained in the General Plan Appendix 1 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. Required open space areas shall be well planned, walkable, and connected, not a collection of remnants. Where possible, units shall front onto the open space(s). Yard areas within lots shall not be counted toward meeting the minimum open space requirement.
   
3. Landscaping: All areas not covered by buildings, or by off-street car parking areas or driveways, shall be planted in lawn, trees and shrubs, or other- wise landscaped and maintained in accordance with an approved landscape plan. All required front yard and side yard areas which are adjacent to a public street shall not be used for automobile parking areas, except for permitted driveways, but shall be landscaped and maintained with lawns, trees and shrubs, or other landscape materials.
   
   1. Trees shall be provided within the open space at a rate of ten trees per acre of provided open space. Deciduous trees shall be a minimum 2” caliper and coniferous trees shall be a minimum six feet in height.
4. Definitions For This Section:
   
   1. Water Wise Landscaping (Xeriscaping or Localscaping): Landscaping in ways that conserves water and requires less supplemental irrigation. Ground covers used typically include native soils, bark mulch, and rock mulch without the use of turf sod. Plants used in water wise landscaping shall be drought tolerant and it is recommended that plants and trees are used that are native to our climate. A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the total landscaped area shall be covered with plant material at maturity. Plantings shall include a variety of coniferous and deciduous perennials, shrubs, and trees. Landscape boulders and varying types of ground cover shall be used in a water-wise landscape.
      

***This Part was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 2025-06 dated June 17, 2025.

1. If the Planned Unit Development is to be developed in phases, each phase shall be of such size, composition, and arrangement that its construction, marketing, and operation is feasible as a unit independent of any subsequent phases.
   
   1. Final approval shall be given only to one (1) phase at a time provided that preliminary approval of the entire P.U.D. has been given by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Richmond City Council.
      
2. No construction of any kind shall begin in the second or subsequent phases until sixty-five (65) percent of the total development of the preceding phase has been substantially completed.
   
3. The applicant must begin and substantially complete the development of the planned unit or any phase thereof within two (2) years from the time of its final approval.
   
4. If the applicant does not begin and substantially complete the planned unit, or any phase thereof, within the time limits imposed, the Planning and Zoning Commission, shall review the planned unit or phase thereof and may recommend that the time for completion be extended, that approval be revoked, or that the approved plan be amended.
   
   1. The Planning and Zoning Commission may act to impose such recommendations, with or without modification.

***This Part was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 2025-06 dated June 17, 2025.

***This Part was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 2025-06 dated June 17, 2025.

Any change in use, density, or design must first be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and ratified by the City Council.

1. Any and all persons filing plats with the County Recorder shall first have paid all fees required.
   
2. In addition, persons filing plats shall pay the Richmond City Office prior to recording, any fee established by separate ordinance applicable to plats, engineering, or associated requirements.

***This Part was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 2025-06 dated June 17, 2025.

1. The purpose of the Planned Industrial Commercial (PIC) zone is to encourage imaginative and effective utilization of land through greater flexibility in zoning considerations, consolidation of open spaces, clustering of buildings, and the integration of compatible land uses.
   
2. The Planned Industrial Commercial (PIC) zone is intended to provide an exclusive environment for the establishment of quality research laboratories, non-polluting light manufacturing uses, commercial uses, and professional office uses providing integrated and complimentary development in a park-type setting.
   
   1. The zone is more restrictive than the conventional manufacturing zone in order to provide buildings which have architectural excellence, grounds which have adequate landscaping and trees, and land uses which do not create air, light or noise pollution.
      
   2. The zone is intended to be located on the fringe areas of the City on open, readily developed land.
      
   3. The zone should always be located adjacent to major streets and other transportation areas.
      
   4. The zone must be suitable for development/expansion of infrastructure to include water and sewer service.
      
   5. The zone is to be characterized by attractively designed buildings and off-street parking lots situated among spacious lawns, shrubs, and trees which give a "park-like" appearance.
      
   6. Due to the planned integration of these uses, businesses that cause air or noise pollution are strictly prohibited.
      
   7. The PIC zone should be applied only to large parcels of property where land use relationships can be planned, where an assurance can be made that adequate room for the various uses is provided, and where proper buffers are provided between the complimentary but not always compatible land uses.
      
3. In order to accomplish the purposes and objectives of the zone, the following regulations shall apply in a Planned Industrial Commercial (PIC) Zone.

1. The minimum size for any Planned Industrial Commercial Development (PIC) shall be ten (10) acres.
   
2. Each lot or parcel of land in the PIC zone shall abut on a public street.
   
3. Internal traffic circulation must be provided.
   
4. Access to arterial streets shall be limited.
   
5. The uses of a PIC must be of a type and so located as to exercise no undue detrimental influence upon surrounding properties.
   
6. No buildings greater than thirty five (35) feet in height shall be allowed.
   
7. Yard setback, frontage, and width shall meet the same requirements contained in the applicable commercial, industrial, and manufacturing section of the Richmond City zoning ordinance.
   
8. Adequate parking shall be provided.
   
9. Along arterial and collector streets, parking shall be located to the side and rear of buildings, allowing buildings to front the street.
   
10. Signing shall meet the requirements of 12-700.
    
11. Twenty (20) percent of the PIC site shall be landscaped.
    
12. The PIC shall be fully served by adequate water and sewer service meeting the latest engineering standards for such infrastructure.
13. The minimum parcel size in a PIC shall be one (1) acre unless otherwise approved by both the Planning Commission and the City Council.
14. The planning commission and/or city council may require a six-foot (6') sightproof fence or wall along the common boundary.
    

1. The PIC Overlay Zone may be applied to lands currently zoned Agriculture, Commercial, or Manufacturing.
   
2. Any proposed PIC project shall meet the intent of the Richmond City General Plan.

A five step procedure is prescribed for the approval of a PIC development.

1. Pre-Application Conference shall be held with the Planning and Zoning Commission in order for the applicant:
   
   1. To become acquainted with the PIC procedures and application requirements.
      
   2. To acquaint the Planning and Zoning Commission with his/her the property involved and development proposal.
      
2. Preliminary Plan. The applicant shall introduce to the Planning and Zoning Commission at a formal meeting the general concept of the development indicating objectives, goals, etc.
   
   1. A preliminary plan of the proposed development shall be provided and include the following information:
      
      1. A land use plan designating which land areas are devoted to the following general land-use categories: manufacturing, light industrial; office, business, research; retail commercial; and public facilities.
         
      2. Proposed vehicular and pedestrian circulation (including driveways, streets, and sidewalks).
         
      3. General locations of all buildings and structures.
         
      4. General locations of all parking areas.
         
      5. General locations of all landscaped areas, including designating areas planted with grass, ground covers, shrubs, and trees.
         
      6. A schematic utility plan showing the manner in which sewage disposal and water are to be provided to the site, including the point from which said services are to be extended.
         
      7. Topographic maps of the entire site, including contour intervals no greater than five (5) feet.
         
      8. Schematic elevations or descriptions of typical buildings proposed for the site, including an indication of the types of materials to be used on elevations and facades.
         
      9. A preliminary subdivision plat, if the site is being divided for sale, showing a general layout of all proposed lots.
         
      10. A phasing plan, if applicable, indicating generally where the initial development shall occur and in what manner phasing may proceed.
          
3. Application. The developer shall submit a formal application (that includes the preliminary plan) for a rezone, on the proper form supplied through the Richmond City Office a minimum of ninety (90) days prior to anticipated starting date of construction; incomplete site plans shall not be accepted.
   
   1. Site plans are initially submitted to the Richmond City Planning and Zoning Commission which shall recommend appropriate action to the Richmond City Council for final approval.
      
      1. With any application, the Planning and Zoning Commission may approve, modify and approve, or deny the proposal.
         
         1. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall recommend approval or denial to the Richmond City Council within seventy-five (75) days of receipt of the application.
            
   2. The Richmond City Council shall hold a public hearing on the application and approve or deny the application within forty-five (45) days of the public hearing.
      
      1. All appeals shall be made to the Appeal Authority within thirty (30) days of receipt of the written finding of the Richmond City Council.
         
   3. Approval of a PIC rezone and preliminary plan shall require the following findings:
      
      1. That the proposed development conforms to the purposes and objectives of the PIC zone as set forth in 12-1020, and with all other provisions of the PIC zone.
         
      2. That the proposed development shall create no detriment to adjacent property nor to the general area in which it is to be located; that it shall be in substantial harmony with the character of existing development in the area; and that appropriate buffers and screening be provided to assure separation of potentially incompatible uses within and at the periphery of the project.
         
         1. The Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council may impose such conditions on a preliminary plan as it may be deemed appropriate to meet the purposes and objectives of this Chapter.
            
4. Final Plan.
   
   1. Prior to the construction of any building or structure in the PIC zone, a project plan shall be submitted and approved.
      
   2. Said project plan shall be drawn to scale and, in addition to the information required in this section, shall contain the architectural design of proposed signs per 12-700.
      
   3. Said plans may be submitted in units or phases for any portions of the PIC zone which can independently meet the requirements and standards of the PIC zone and other applicable zoning standards.
      
   4. Any failure to submit a project plan within two (2) years of the approval of the preliminary plan by the Richmond City Council shall terminate all proceedings and render the preliminary project plan null and void.
      
   5. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall, in the process of project plan approval, pay particular attention to assuring that the quality of landscaping designated in the landscaping plan is at least equal to that established by the landscaping plan approved as an element of the preliminary project plan.
      
   6. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall also assure that the appearance, quality, and durability of architectural materials used on the exterior elevations of all buildings shall be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the PIC zone, and shall be compatible with the general character of other buildings in the same PIC development.
      
   7. Sixty five (65) percent of the current project phase under construction (building structures and their accompanying required landscaping) shall be complete prior to the beginning of another phase.
      
5. Project Plan Requirements will consist of a site plan of the specific building area and shall be required to include the following information:
   
   1. Twenty four (24) by thirty six (36) inch sheets to a standard engineer’s or architect’s scale.
      
   2. Legal description of the property.
      
   3. Dimensions of existing and proposed property lines.
      
   4. Distance from buildings to property lines.
      
   5. Square footage of the footprint of all proposed structures.
      
   6. Use of proposed structures.
      
   7. Location of all fire hydrants.
      
   8. Trash storage container location, size, and how enclosed.
      
   9. Twelve (12) foot public utility easements along all property lines.
      
   10. Location of existing easements or rights-of-way.
       
   11. Location of power, telephone, and cable facilities, including poles, anchors, transformers, and connection pedestals.
       
   12. Areas devoted to public or open space use.
       
   13. Parking plan information, including:
       
       1. Parking space count.
          
       2. Parking space dimensions, including back up area.
          
       3. Ingress and egress.
          
       4. Parking for persons with disabilities.
          
   14. Landscaping plan information, including:
       
       1. Location of landscaped area, showing existing and proposed landscaping.
          
       2. Types and sizes of existing and proposed landscaping materials.
          
       3. Percent of landscaping.
          
       4. Location and type of proposed and existing walls, hedges or fences.
          
       5. Proposed and existing sprinkler/irrigation system.
          
   15. Building design plan information, including:
       
       1. Exterior elevations of proposed buildings, indicating roofing materials, type of construction, exterior materials and colors.
          
   16. Conceptual sign plans.
       
   17. Traffic flow plan information, including:
       
       1. Direction of traffic flow through project.
          
       2. Location and width of proposed and existing ingress and egress.
          
       3. Evidence of Utah Department of Transportation access approval (if applicable).
          
       4. Proposed street layout and design, including street cross section showing thickness of materials, widths of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and rights-of-way in keeping with the current edition of the Richmond City Manual of Design and Construction Standards.
          
   18. Utility plan information, including:
       
       1. Location of water, sewer mains, laterals, power lines and utilities, gas lines and utilities, telephone utilities and connections.
          
       2. A utility site plan for layout and design of new electrical facilities.
          
   19. Drainage plan information, including:
       
       1. Location of existing and proposed storm drain structures.
          
       2. Proposed drainage system.
          
       3. Location of irrigation pipes, ditches, canals, waterways and detention basins.
          
       4. Detailed drainage plans with calculations based on a ten (10) year storm event, including total impervious surface area, drainage flows from roofs or parking structures.
          
          1. Sump details, storm sewer profiles and construction drawings shall be submitted in conjunction with a final project plan but shall not be required for a preliminary project plan.
             
       5. The developer shall provide a means for drainage of storm water from all impervious surfaces in the development.
          
          1. Site development and landscaping shall be used to optimize retention of water "on-site" as much as reasonably possible as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
             
          2. Any plans for "off-site" transfer of storm water run-off must be approved by written agreement with the entity accepting the run-off.
             
   20. Grading plan information, including:
       
       1. Detailed grading plans showing topography at no greater than two (2) foot contour intervals, retaining walls, and methods used to drain surface water away from structures and adjoining properties.
       2. Driveway locations showing two (2) percent minimum grade up from street to structure.
          
   21. Traffic study, if requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
       
   22. Other information reasonably required to determine whether the proposed project complies with applicable requirements of the Richmond City Code.
       
   23. Yard lights and security lights must have concealed light source and not extend beyond the property or project into the night sky.

1. The developer shall submit the proposed Project Plan to the Richmond City Planning and Zoning Commission, at their regularly scheduled meeting time, for review.
   
   1. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall recommend approval or denial to the City Council within forty-five (45) days of submission.
      
2. The Richmond City Council shall review the findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission at their subsequent regularly scheduled meeting time and approve or deny the proposed Project Plan.

***This Part was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 2025-06 dated June 17, 2025.

To provide appropriate locations for multiple housing throughout the residential zones and still maintain the basic semi-rural characteristics and density of the zone.

1. Multiple Dwelling Units as permitted by the underlying zone.
   
2. Residential facilities for elderly persons whether or not deemed a formal assisted living facility.
   
3. Residential facilities for persons with disabilities per Utah Code Annotated Title 10, Chapter 9a, Section 516.

***This Part was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 2025-06 dated June 17, 2025.

1. Group Dwelling.
   
2. Elder Living Centers.
   
3. Nursing Homes aka Assisted Living Facility.

***This Part was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 2025-06 dated June 17, 2025.

1. One (1) Multiple-family Dwelling per city block.
   
   1. Exception.
      
      1. Multiple building apartment complexes may be allowed by the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council but said complex must be on one Property Tax Identification location.
         
      2. Accessory apartments as covered in the provisions of 12-1030-7.
         
2. Each multiple-family dwelling configuration shall be constructed on a separate lot, except as permitted under conditional use.
   
   1. There shall be a minimum of two thousand (2,000) feet between lots as measured by following the shortest route of vehicular travel along public thoroughfares, from the nearest point on the boundary line of the property on which a multiple-family dwelling is proposed to the nearest point on the boundary line of any other parcel or lot on which a multiple-family dwelling exists or is proposed for construction.
      
3. Each family dwelling unit shall contain a minimum of six hundred (600) square feet of living area for one (1) bedroom apartments, nine hundred (900) square feet for two (2) bedroom apartments, and one-thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet for three (3) bedroom apartments.
   
4. The building shall be designed to pass building codes of the City, County, and State.
   
   1. Review plans shall be drawn and submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission in architects or engineers scale and must show utilities, property lines (including adjacent properties on all sides), direction of drainage, existing surface features, topography at five (5) foot intervals minimum, parking, roads, curbs, sidewalks, landscaping, building floor plans, and building elevations.
      
5. The building shall be designed to compliment the neighborhood.
   
6. Parking must be located in the rear or off surface street side of the building with no more than two (2) access roads.
   
   1. Access roads may be no wider than twelve (12) feet when not adjacent to parking.
      
   2. Off-street parking shall be provided for at least two and one-half (2 1/2) times as many automobiles as there are units.
      
   3. Parking stalls shall have painted lines and shall be nine (9) feet wide and twenty (20) feet in depth.
      
   4. Drive lanes adjacent to parking stalls shall be (24) twenty-four feet wide.
      
   5. Parking shall be located with the same setbacks as required for structures.
      
   6. All driveways and parking shall be paved with asphalt or an equivalent hard surface, and have sidewalks leading to each unit.
      
7. All construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings, recreational areas, parking lots, and landscapes shall be the responsibility of the owner of the multiple family dwelling.
   
8. Storage units, storage areas, and refuse containers must be enclosed and screened from view from the frontage street and adjacent lots.
   
9. Yard lights and security lights must have concealed light source, and direct illumination must not extend beyond the property nor project into the night sky.
   
10. Each multiple-family dwelling lot shall provide for and include recreation facilities and sufficient landscaping which will occupy an area equal to or greater than forty percent of the total required lot area for each unit on which the development is located.
    
11. Landscaping may include the planting of flora, sculpting or otherwise shaping of the soils, utilization of natural materials to establish specific proportions or designs, xeriscaping, use of drought-tolerant gardens, and the utilization of artificial substances that can and must be maintained.
    
    1. These provisions are to be required so as to enhance the use of the lot for residential living and shall be subject to adjustment by the Planning and Zoning Commission, within its discretion, in order to meet the stated purpose.
       
12. The Planning and Zoning Commission and/or City Council may address and include such other regulations as are deemed appropriate given the location of a particular lot and the specific circumstances relating to it.
13. Screening.
    1. The planning commission and/or city council may require a six-foot (6') sightproof fence or wall along the common boundary.
       

***This Part was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 2025-06 dated June 17, 2025.

***This Part was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 2025-06 dated June 17, 2025.

No building shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.

1. Front yard setback shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet from the back/non-street side of the sidewalk.
   
2. Side yard setbacks shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet from any wall projection, adjacent structure or adjacent property.
   
   1. If the rear of a building is adjacent to the side of a building the side yard setback shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet from any wall or adjacent building.
      
   2. The side yard setback for a building with a side entrance shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20) from an entry landing or bottom step.
      
   3. Side yard setbacks on buildings built on a corner shall have a minimum of twenty (20) feet on the side of the building facing the street/road. This applies to buildings built on public or private roads.
3. Rear yard setback shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet from a wall projection or adjacent structure.
   
4. Roof overhangs are not used when calculating the front, side or back setback unless supported by a footing or foundation.
   

***This Part was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 2025-06 dated June 17, 2025.

1. The minimum area for a Mobile Home Court aka Trailer Park shall be five (5) acres.
   
2. Streets.
   
   1. Each mobile home space shall front on an improved paved street.
      
      1. Each street within the court shall be within a minimum right-of-way of thirty (30) feet.
         
      2. Within the thirty-foot right-of-way, there shall also be a three (3) foot sidewalk or pedestrian right-of-way.
         
   2. The owner of the Mobile Home Court aka Trailer Park shall be responsible for all street maintenance within the Mobile Home Court aka Trailer Park.
      
3. Minimum Home Space Size.
   
   1. Individual mobile home lot spaces shall have a minimum size of forty (40) feet in width with a minimum area of four thousand (4,000) square feet.
      
4. Access.
   
   1. All Mobile Home Courts aka Trailer Parks shall be designed for safe and convenient movement of traffic into and out of the court, with minimization of marginal friction with free movement of traffic on adjacent streets.
      
      1. All vehicular traffic into and out of the Mobile Home Court aka Trailer Park shall be through such designated entrances and exits.
         
5. Buffer Strip.
   
   1. Each Mobile Home Court aka Trailer Park shall have a buffer strip around the perimeter of the court of a minimum of four (4) feet in width on those sides of the Mobile Home Court aka Trailer Park bounding upon a public street.
6. Screening.
   1. The planning commission and/or city council may require a six-foot (6') sightproof fence or wall along the common boundary.
      

1. No mobile home nor any other structure shall be placed or erected closer to the mobile home space line than eight (8) feet on the sides, with a total of twenty-six (26) feet in setback requirements for both sides, nor within ten (10) feet of the rear mobile home space line or within fifteen (15) feet of the front mobile home space line with a total of thirty (30) feet in combined setbacks for the front and rear.
   
   1. Awnings or other open structures may extend into the setback areas provided, however, that there will be a minimum of ten (10) feet between such open structures on adjacent lots.
      
   2. Further provided, however, that roof projections, overhangs, rain gutters, and air conditioners may project to the extent of eighteen (12) inches into any required set-back area.
      
2. Spaces at internal street intersections within the Mobile Home Court aka Trailer Park shall be on appropriately wider lots in order to provide adequate site distance for safety at intersections.

Mobile Home Court aka Trailer Park utilities shall be in accordance with the following:

1. Street lighting shall be installed which may be overhead or low-level; provided, however, that the source of light shall not be visible beyond the Mobile Home Court aka Trailer Park boundaries and all lights shall be reflected onto the street or pedestrian ways and avoiding light pollution.
   
2. Each mobile home space shall be provided with an approved type l15-230 volt service.
   
3. Each mobile home space shall be connected to a central water and sewer system.
   
   1. No individual water or sewage disposal system shall be permitted in any mobile home.
      
4. All utility distribution and collection systems including those for water, sewer, electricity, telephone, gas, and television cables shall be underground.
   
   1. There shall be a single meter for the Mobile Home Court aka Trailer Park for water and sewer lines, and the Mobile Home Court aka Trailer Park owner shall be responsible to the city for all water and sewer services provided to the park.
      
5. The Mobile Home Court aka Trailer Park owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of all utility lines within the Mobile Home Court aka Trailer Park including specifically water and sewer lines from the property line inward, with the exception of sewer laterals which shall be the responsibility of the owner until the lateral physically enters the Richmond City sewer main.
   
6. The Mobile Home Court aka Trailer Park owner shall be responsible to install sewer and water lines from the nearest feasible point on the existing city water and sewer lines unless this requirement is specifically waived by the Planning Commission and City Council.

1. Storm drainage facilities shall be so constructed as to protect residents of the Mobile Home Court aka Trailer Court as well as adjacent property owners.
   
2. Such facilities must be of sufficient capacity to insure rapid drainage and prevent the accumulation of stagnant pools of water in or adjacent to the development.

1. Landscaped utility easements may be provided for each mobile home space.
   
   1. Such easements, where provided, shall not be less than ten (10) feet in width.
      
2. No permanent structure other than pedestrian ways, benches, recreational facilities, picnic areas, and lighting systems shall be located within such utility easements and permitted structures shall be located so as not to impede maintenance of the underground utilities.
   
3. All utilities shall be located within such easements, if provided, or in easements adjacent to the street pavements or buffer areas as set out in 12-1040-3(E) above.

1. A total area equal to the 10% of the Mobile Home Court aka Trailer Court shall be developed and set aside for recreational purposes.
   
2. No mobile home space, required buffer strip, street right-of-way, storage area, utility site, or utility easement shall be counted as recreation area in meeting this requirement.

1. A structure allowed under the provisions of this overlay will consist of a first-floor commercial business design and a second floor residential housing space with a maximum building height of thirty-five (35) feet.
   
   1. The number of businesses and residential spaces will be determined based upon the size of the lot being considered, the compatibility of the businesses with the underlaying zone, meeting parking requirement needs as outlined in this ordinance, and the population density of that portion of Richmond City.
      
   2. The front set-back must be a minimum of ten (10) feet from the property line.
      
   3. Side set-back from neighboring property lines must be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from the most outward point of the structure.
      
2. Parking for both business and residential purpose will be computed separately, and the combination of a single parking space for both purposes will not be allowed.
   
   1. Business parking will be calculated at one parking space, street or parking lot provision, per 150 square feet of business space.
      
   2. Residential parking will be calculated at two parking spaces per residential unit.
      
   3. Should either sub-surface or terrace parking be established, it is mandatory that where the traffic enters the parking area or leaves it onto a street, road, or highway, there will be a minimum ten-foot flat portion without any visual interference to the front or either side prior to the inside edge of the public sidewalk.
3. Screening.
   1. The planning commission and/or city council may require a six-foot (6') sightproof fence or wall along the common boundary.
      

1. All signs must conform to the provisions of Chapter 12-700.
   
2. With the exception of signs controlling vehicular traffic or otherwise providing safety information to the public, all signs related to the commercial aspect of this overlay must be flush with the side of the structure.
   
3. Illuminated signs must have the illumination source above or within the sign per Chapter 12-700 of this ordinance.

Site design guidelines are established to promote development that is compatible with nearby properties, neighborhood character, and natural features, to minimize pedestrian and vehicular conflict, to promote street life and activity, to reinforce public spaces, to promote public safety, and to visually enhance development.

1. Procedures.
   
   1. Site design guidelines shall be applied through the site plan review process.
      
   2. Site plans shall be submitted to Richmond City for review. The review process shall proceed as follows:
      
      1. The developer shall submit complete site plans to Richmond City a minimum of ninety (90) days prior to anticipated starting date of construction.
         
         1. Incomplete site plans shall not be accepted.
            
      2. Richmond City shall notify the developer of approval or rejection of site plan within seventy-five (75) days after submission of the site plan.
         
      3. Site plans are initially submitted to the Richmond City Planning and Zoning Commission.
         
         1. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall then recommend action to the Richmond City Council for final approval.
            
      4. All appeals shall be made to the Appeal Authority within thirty (30) days of receipt of the written finding of the Richmond City Council.
         
2. Site Plan Requirements. Site plan approval is required prior to issuance of a building permit for any proposed construction or issuance of a zoning certificate for any proposed use.
   
   1. Required information. All site plans shall be drawn to scale and contain the following information, unless otherwise specifically waived by Richmond City Land Use Authority in writing:
      
      1. A vicinity map, to include locations of any public streets, railroads, major streams or rivers, sensitive lands and other major features within one hundred-fifty (150) feet of the site.
         
      2. Boundaries and dimensions shown graphically, along with written legal description of the property.
         
      3. Present and proposed topography of the site and adjacent areas within ten (10) feet by contour line of no more than five (5) feet, and directional arrows showing proposed flow of stormwater runoff from the site.
         
      4. The location of existing and proposed structures, with height and gross floor area noted.
         
      5. Elevation views of all proposed buildings and structures, with building materials and proposed colors noted.
         
      6. Phasing plans, where applicable.
         
      7. Location of existing and proposed curb cuts, alleys, off-street parking and loading spaces, and walkways.
         
      8. Location of all existing and proposed water and sewer facilities and storm drainage systems.
         
      9. Existing and proposed public streets and rights-of-way, easements, or other reservations of land on the site.
         
      10. Location and method of screening of outdoor trash storage areas.
          
      11. Location and size of all proposed signs per 12-700.
          
      12. Location and height of all proposed lighting facilities.
          
3. Building and Site Design Guidelines.
   
   1. The guidelines established in this Section are for the purpose of promoting quality development that is attractive, convenient, and compatible with surrounding uses.
      
   2. These guidelines are intended to be general in nature and not to restrict creativity, variety, or innovation and Richmond City’s expectation is that these guidelines be adhered to.
      
   3. Building placement shall reinforce the street wall, maximize natural surveillance and visibility, enhance the character of the surrounding area and facilitate pedestrian access and circulation.
      
   4. Parking area location shall be located to the side or rear of the principal building or use served.
      
      1. Underground or terrace parking may be utilized subject to detailed engineering and approval by the City Engineer or designated authority.
         
   5. Architectural plan should encourage the use of a variety of architectural features and building materials to give each building or group of buildings a distinct character.
      
4. Lighting Guidelines.
   
   1. All roads, driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and other common areas and facilities shall be sufficiently illuminated to insure the security of property and the safety of persons using such roads, driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and other common areas and facilities.
      
   2. No spotlight or floodlight shall be installed in any way which will permit the direct rays of such a light to penetrate into any adjoining residential zone or onto any adjoining property used for residential purposes or into the night sky.
      
   3. Lights shall not constitute a traffic hazard.
      
      1. No light, sign, or other advertising structure shall be erected at the intersection of any street in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location where, by reason of position, shape or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device; or which makes use of the words “stop”, “look”, “danger” or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
         
5. Site layout and guidelines.
   
   1. Building arrangement should be such that when multiple buildings are proposed for a site, care should be taken to provide maximum feasible street exposure for all buildings.
      
   2. Loading, delivery, and service bays should be oriented away from existing residences and public streets and not interfere with the parking of residential vehicles.
      
   3. Drive-through facilities are not deemed compatible with the intent of this overlay.

1. To provide increases in opportunities for the development of moderate income housing within Richmond City by encouraging infill development as outlined in the Moderate Income Housing portion of the Richmond City General Plan.
   
2. Per the definition of Moderate Income Housing found within this Title, the Cache County moderate income level is recommended by the State of Utah to be used by Richmond City in determining whether or not housing is affordable.

1. Utah Code Annotated Title 10, Chapter 9a, Section 403 requires municipalities to establish a General Plan, one component of which is to deal with Moderate Income Housing within the municipality.
   
   1. The Moderate Income Housing plan is to provide a realistic opportunity to meet current and estimated future needs to provide reasonable opportunities to allow persons with moderate incomes to benefit from and fully participate in all aspects of neighborhood and community life.
      
   2. In keeping with these directions, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council will consult the recommendations of the Moderate Income Housing section of the Richmond City General Plan (2013 and subsequent editions) relative to Moderate Income Housing.

1. Utah Code Annotated Title 10, Chapter 9a, Section 408 requires that the legislative body of each city shall biennially:
   
   1. Review the moderate income housing plan element of the General Plan and its implementation; and
      
   2. Prepare a report setting forth the findings of the review.
      
2. Each report shall include a description of:
   
   1. Efforts made by the city to reduce, mitigate, or eliminate local regulatory barriers to moderate income housing;
      
   2. Actions taken by the city to encourage preservation of existing moderate income housing and development of new moderate income housing.
      
   3. Progress made within the city to provide moderate income housing, as measured by permits issued for new units of moderate income housing.
      
   4. Efforts made by the city to coordinate moderate income housing plans and actions with neighboring municipalities.
      
3. The Richmond City Council will send a copy of the report to the Department of Workforce Services and the Bear River Association of Governments on each even-numbered year.

1. For each on-site moderate income housing unit provided, a developer shall be permitted to build one (1) additional market-rate unit on site and to create a legal lot for such unit, up to a maximum of 20% increase in total dwelling units.
   
2. The Density Bonus Program for Moderate Income Housing applies to all agricultural and residential zones.
   
3. The Density Bonus Program for Moderate Income Housing may be applied to development projects that include a minimum of ten (10) parcels.

1. Infill refers to development that takes place on land within built-up areas that has been passed over during previous development phases and has remained vacant.
   
2. Infill development occurs in areas that are already served by public facilities (e.g., sewer, water, schools, police, fire). Infill development reduces development costs by reducing costs, therefore creating an opportunity to develop moderate income housing.

1. Richmond City shall support moderate income housing through the following actions and conditions.
   
2. Richmond City shall make available to developers a list of potential infill development parcels.
   
   1. This list shall include persons owning land within the cities existing infrastructure that are stalling to subdivide or develop their land for the purpose of providing moderate income housing.
      
3. Richmond City shall allow some flexibility to existing zoning ordinances to facilitate infill development for moderate income housing on parcels which cannot be developed under existing zoning criteria.
   
   1. Flexibility options may include:
      
      1. Zero lot line housing with shared wall or detached.
         
      2. Shared driveways.
         
      3. Zoning density increases.
         
4. Infill development housing shall be designed to reinforce and compliment existing housing architecture and street-scape.
   
   1. This includes details such as:
      
      1. Garage placement at the side of rear of structure.
         
      2. Use of exterior construction materials that are similar to and compliment existing neighborhood housing,
         
      3. Use of exterior design features that are similar to and compliment existing neighborhood housing (i.e., front porch).
         
      4. Use of landscaping, fences, and windowless walls to maintain privacy on lots developed with reduced setback and/or zero lot lines.
         
5. Infill development housing design architecture and site plans shall be presented to the Richmond City Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for approval.
   
6. Infill development shall be sold or rented to families who qualify under the current definition of having a moderate income for Richmond City.
   
7. Under no circumstances can infill efforts violate either fire or building codes.