With Standards And Conditional Uses
A. No new golf course shall be approved unless the development is capable of providing its own wet water source sufficient to irrigate the golf course. Paper water rights shall not be sufficient. No culinary water may be used to irrigate any new golf course.
B. Commencing July 1, 2024, all golf courses within the city, both new and existing, must provide to the city water department a water budget identifying anticipated water usage and all water conservation measures being taken. If the current condition changes within the golf course, an updated water budget is required to be sent to the city water department.
Each permitted with standards applicant shall submit a complete application upon forms provided by the city, which, at a minimum, shall include:
A. A description of the proposed use;
B. A site plan and supporting materials;
C. A design schematic;
D. The size and location of the site;
E. Traffic generation, timing and nature of traffic impacts and the existing condition and capacity of the streets in the area;
F. Utility demand and available capacity, including storm water retention;
G. Emergency vehicle access and anticipated average and peak day demand;
H. Location and amount of off-street parking;
I. Internal vehicular and pedestrian circulation system, including delivery vehicles, loading, and unloading;
J. Fencing, screening, and landscaping to separate the permitted with standards use from adjoining property and uses;
K. Generation and screening of trash, and automated garbage collection (dumpsters);
L. Hours of operation, delivery, and use; and
M. Odor and noise plan if applicable. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-12-004, 12-15-2022; Ord. 2023-039, 11-16-2023)
All uses identified as permitted with standards are allowed if they meet the following general standards and, where applicable, the specific standards in this article:
A. Noise Control Plan: When applicable, the applicant shall submit a noise control plan. The building or site shall be equipped with an effective noise control system or plan, which must at all times prevent unreasonable interference with neighbors’ use and enjoyment of their property and include the following:
1. A detailed description of any noise control systems that will be utilized, including operational schedules and materials used to mitigate noise;
2. Contingency measures if any aspect of the control plan fails or is not followed, or if it is otherwise shown that the standard is not met; and
3. Identification of the responsible parties tasked with implementing each aspect of the noise control plan.
B. Odor Control Plan: When applicable, the applicant shall submit an odor control plan. The building or site shall be equipped with an effective odor control system or plan, which must at all times prevent unreasonable interference with neighbors’ use and enjoyment of their property and include the following:
1. A detailed description of any odor control systems that will be utilized, including operational schedules and maintenance intervals;
2. Contingency measures if any aspect of the odor control plan fails or is not followed, or if it is otherwise shown that the standard is not met;
3. Identification of the responsible parties tasked with implementing each aspect of the odor control plan;
4. If applicable, the premises shall be kept clean by the regular removal of waste and by the use of spray and disinfectants to prevent the accumulation of flies, the spread of disease or offensive odor. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
An accessory dwelling unit shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Ownership: An accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold separately or subdivided from the single-family dwelling or lot unless compliant with subdivision regulations.
B. Occupancy: The city shall only permit an accessory dwelling unit when an owner-occupant lives on the property within either the single-family dwelling or accessory dwelling unit. Short-term rental of an accessory dwelling unit is not permitted.
C. The total number of residents that reside in an accessory dwelling unit may not exceed the number allowed for a “family” as defined in this title.
D. Number Of Accessory Units Per Parcel: An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) shall be allowed only on parcels containing a single-family dwelling. Only one (1) accessory dwelling unit or guesthouse shall be allowed on a lot or parcel. Within the Downtown Boundary, two (2) ADUs are allowed per lot.
E. Not A Unit Of Density: Accessory dwelling units are not considered a unit of density and therefore are not included in the density calculation for residential property.
F. Parking: An additional off-street parking space is required for each ADU. Tandem parking is not allowed for accessory dwelling units. If an accessory dwelling unit is created within an existing garage or carport, parking spaces contained therein shall be replaced elsewhere on the property if the loss of the parking space would cause the single-family dwelling to be noncompliant with the required parking standard.
G. Size And Location Requirements:
1. If located within or attached to a single-family dwelling:
a. Entrance Locations: Entrances to accessory dwelling units that are located within a single-family dwelling are permitted in the following locations:
(1) An existing entrance to the single-family dwelling.
(2) On the side or rear of the building. Stairs leading to an ADU in the basement are permitted to encroach into the side yard or rear yard up to four feet (4') .
(3) Exterior stairs leading to an entrance above the first level of the single-family dwelling must not be visible from the street.
2. If located in a detached accessory building, the following standards shall apply:
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
Minimum Yard Setbacks | One (1) Story Structure | Rear Yard: Zero feet (0') from rear and side property lines Front, street side, and side: meet the single-family dwelling setbacks for the zone Minimum six foot (6') separation from any structure on the property |
Two (2) Story Structure | Meet the single-family dwelling setbacks for the zone, and maintain a minimum six foot (6') separation from any structure on the property | |
Size | Maximum: less than the gross floor area of the single-family dwelling | |
Height | Maximum: twenty-five feet (25') | |
Utility Easements | Shall not be located over a utility easement without prior written approval from the joint utility committee and an encroachment indemnification agreement approved by the city attorney | |
Storm Water Drainage | Shall be constructed in a manner that will not divert storm water onto adjacent property | |
H. Design: A detached ADU in the rear yard that is shorter than the single-family dwelling does not need to match its design. All other ADUs shall match the roof form, materials, and color scheme of the single-family dwelling if they are:
1. In the side yard;
2. On a corner lot or double-frontage lot;
3. In front of the single-family dwelling;
4. In the rear yard and taller than the main house;
5. Attached to the single-family dwelling.
I. Application Requirement: Any homeowner who resides in a single-family dwelling and whose property is in a residential zone and desires an accessory dwelling unit is required to obtain an accessory dwelling permit. The accessory dwelling permit shall be in addition to any building permits that may be necessary to create the accessory dwelling unit. The applicant shall submit the following as part of the application for an accessory dwelling permit:
1. A site plan drawn accurately to scale that shows property lines and dimensions, the location of existing buildings and building entrances, any proposed building and its dimensions from buildings and property lines, and the location of parking stalls.
2. Detailed floor plans drawn to scale with labels on rooms indicating uses or proposed uses.
3. Written verification that the applicant is the owner of the property and has permanent residency in the existing single-family dwelling where the request is being made. A recorded deed restriction shall be required, acknowledging that the single-family dwelling will remain owner-occupied, for an accessory dwelling unit to be rented.
4. Rental dwelling business license. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2020-06-002, 6-4-2020; Ord. 2021-10-014, 10-21-2021; Ord. 2025-059, 8-7-2025)
The city authorizes apiaries in specific zones, subject to the below requirements intended to mitigate problems that may otherwise be associated with beekeeping:
A. Property owners in zones in which apiaries are allowed uses may maintain two (2) hives, or equivalent capacity, per twelve thousand (12,000) square feet of property. In no case shall the total number of hives located on a property exceed eight (8) hives, or equivalent capacity.
B. Hives shall not be located on property owned by a person other than the owner of the hive.
C. Commercial apiaries are only permitted in agricultural zones (A-1, A-5, A-10 and A-20).
E. All hives shall be situated such that the general flight pattern of bees in each colony is in a direction that deters bee contact with humans and domesticated animals. If any portion of a hive is located within twenty-five feet (25') of any property line or public right-of-way, as measured from the nearest point on the hive to the property line, a flyaway barrier of at least six feet (6') in height shall be constructed and maintained around the hive, except as necessary to provide access to the hive. A flyaway barrier shall consist of a solid wall, fence, dense vegetation, or combination thereof that extends at least ten feet (10') beyond the hive in each horizontal direction so that the bees are forced to fly at an elevation of at least six feet (6') above ground level over property lines or public rights-of-way within the prescribed vicinity of the hive.
F. Hives shall be located at least five feet (5') from any property line and at least six inches (6") above the ground, as measured from the ground to the lowest portion of the hive. Hives shall not exceed six feet (6') in height above ground level, as measured from the ground to the tallest point of the hive.
G. Every hive shall be conspicuously marked with the beekeeper’s name, address, telephone number, and state registration number.
H. Each beekeeper shall ensure that a convenient source of fresh water is available to the colony at all times. The water shall be in a location that minimizes any nuisance created by bees that might otherwise seek water on neighboring properties.
I. Hives shall not be located within five hundred feet (500') of a public or private school property.
J. Hives shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the Utah Bee Inspection Act, as the same may be amended, restated, and/or replaced, from time to time.
K. Notwithstanding compliance with the various requirements of this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to maintain an apiary on any property in a manner that creates a nuisance or threatens public health or safety. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
Automobiles and other similar vehicle sales lots shall meet the following additional criteria: Sales lots for automobiles, RVs, boats, trailers, motorcycles, ATVs, and similar vehicles shall be fully improved to comply with current city standards, including fully paved display area, permanent sales office built to the current building code, landscaping, streetlights and permanent signage. Sales lots of automobiles and similar vehicles shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Minimum Parking Requirements and Customer Parking: Every sales lot for automobiles and similar vehicles shall have a minimum number of parking spaces specifically designated for customer parking. Customer parking spaces shall be clearly striped and marked by an upright pole sign placed at the top of each customer parking space stating that the space is designated for customer parking. These spaces shall not be used for parking vehicles which are for sale, or for the display of any merchandise. The minimum number of customer parking spaces shall comply with the parking requirements set forth in chapter 19 of this title.
B. Parking Vehicles Which Are for Sale: All automobiles and other vehicles which are for sale shall be parked in the automobile showroom or in a parking space which is specifically designated for displaying merchandise for sale. All vehicles for sale shall be parked and stored solely within the automobile lot. The maximum number of automobiles which an automobile sales lot is permitted to display for sale shall be based on the number of approved stalls for noncustomer parking. Noncustomer parking stalls shall not be required to be striped.
C. Minimum Lot Width: Minimum lot width for one (1) side shall be one hundred feet (100') of frontage on a public street.
D. Building Required: A permanent, enclosed building is required on the site of the auto sales lot, which is devoted exclusively to the auto sales business. The building shall be large enough to accommodate the office of the dealership and shall provide restroom facilities. The building or structure shall provide a safe place to keep the books and other records of the business.
E. Display Pads: Display pads for cars may project into the fifteen foot (15') landscaped area up to ten feet (10') and shall be limited to two (2) display pads (each pad no larger than necessary to accommodate one (1) car in any directional orientation) per one hundred (100) linear feet of display frontage.
F. Landscape Replacement: Landscape square footage removed for the display pads shall be replaced with the same square footage elsewhere on the site and noted on the plans.
G. Streets Designated for Automobile Sales Lots: Automobile sales lots shall only be permitted in the zone where it is an allowed use, and only on the following specified streets within the zone:
1. Blackridge Drive;
2. Bluff Street;
3. Convention Center Drive;
4. Desert Color Parkway (north of the Southern Parkway underpass, approximately three thousand four hundred feet (3,400') in length to the north end of the former “Welcome Center” parcel);
5. Hilton Drive;
6. Parcel located at 150 East 1160 South;
7. Red Hills Parkway from 1000 East to the Washington City boundary;
8. St. George Boulevard (excluding the arts district overlay zone);
9. 700 South from the east side of I-15 to River Road;
10. Sunland Drive;
11. Sunset Boulevard.
H. Minimum Landscape Requirements: All car lots shall comply with minimum landscape requirements as set forth in this code for commercial developments.
I. Limited to sales of vehicles of less than twelve thousand (12,000) pounds gross vehicle weight. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
A. A six foot (6') four inch (4") in height solid masonry fence is required to fully enclose the facility. The fence and the facility shall not be located in the front yard setback, within any required landscape or buffer area, or within required parking area. All power lines on the lot leading to an antenna structure and accessory structures shall be underground. Guyed facilities are not permitted.
B. The front yard setback shall be landscaped in accordance to the commercial standards set forth in sections 10-23-1 through 10-23-3.
C. Lots created and intended for the sole purpose to provide a public utility may be subdivided with less than the required amount of square footage per the zone.
D. Accessory structures must comply with the required setback and height requirements of the zoning district in which they are located, and be located inside the fenced area.
E. The height of any antenna structure or communication transmission pole shall not exceed fifty feet (50'), unless the zone permits antenna structures greater than fifty feet (50'), and a conditional use permit is issued in compliance with chapter 17B of this title. No antenna structure shall exceed one hundred feet (100') in height in any zone.
F. Monopole with Antennas and Antenna Support Structures: The maximum visible width of antennas and antenna mounting structures on a monopole shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height or thirteen feet (13') in width as viewed looking directly at the monopole at the same elevation as the antennas and antenna mounting structure. No such antenna shall be located within one hundred fifty feet (150') of a residential zone. The climbing pegs shall be removed from the lower twenty feet (20') of the monopole.
G. Lattice Tower: A lattice tower is not allowed within any residential, administrative professional, or commercial zone, including all similar planned development zones.
H. Antennas and Mounting Structures on or over Public Right-of-Way: Antennas and mounting structures are not permitted to encroach on or over the public sidewalk, or on or over a public right-of-way.
I. Nonmaintained, Nonoperational or Abandoned Facilities: The communication company and the landowner shall remove any nonmaintained, nonoperational or abandoned communication pole, communication tower, antenna, and incidental infrastructure within thirty (30) calendar days of cessation of use.
J. Permits: Prior to construction or installation, applicant shall obtain the proper building permits, encroachment permits and such other permits as required by law.
K. The foregoing notwithstanding, outside of the St. George arts district overlay zone, the following facilities are a permitted use:
1. Collocation of antennas on existing nontower structures in industrial, commercial, agricultural, open space, or gravel and grazing zones; provided, the additional antennas are no more than ten feet (10') higher than the existing structure, and the color of the antennas blend with the surroundings, and not more than three (3) providers are locating on the structure. The total height of the structure shall not exceed the permitted height in the zone.
2. Wall-mounted antennas which do not extend above the wall line of the building or extend more than four feet (4') horizontally from the wall.
3. Wireless communication facilities located on city property, subject to complying with standards contained herein, and obtaining a lease agreement with the city.
4. Any provider who is authorized to collocate on an existing tower or nontower structure, or install a new tower as provided above, shall be allowed to install any necessary accessory equipment shelters and related equipment at or near the base of the tower or structure, or within the structure, so long as the accessory equipment shelter and related equipment are either located completely within the existing structure or are located within the approved fence area. The equipment shelter shall comply with the development standards (i.e., setbacks, height limitations, bulk, etc.) of the zone. No previously approved landscaping (trees or shrubs) shall be removed in order to locate the accessory building or equipment unless it is replaced with the equivalent quantity and type of landscaping on site. This shall be done in a manner as to achieve the original intent, or to achieve sufficient screening of any proposed new shelter and/or equipment if the original intent would no longer be applicable.
L. Additional standards for the following types of antennas:
1. Wall-Mounted Antennas: The following criteria apply to wall-mounted antennas:
a. Wall-mounted antennas shall not extend above the wall line of the building or extend more than four feet (4') horizontally from the face of the building.
b. Antennas, equipment and the supporting structures shall be painted to match the color of the building or structure of the background against which they are most commonly seen. Antennas and the supporting structures on buildings must be architecturally compatible with the building. Whip antennas are not allowed on a wall-mounted antenna structure.
c. An antenna mounted directly on an existing parapet wall, penthouse or mechanical equipment room, with no portion of the antenna extending above the roofline of such structure, is a wall-mounted antenna.
2. Roof-Mounted Antennas:
a. Allowed on top of existing penthouses or mechanical equipment rooms; provided, the antennas and antenna support structures are enclosed by a structure that screens the antenna from public view. The screening structure, antennas and antenna-mounting structures shall not extend more than eight feet (8') above the existing roofline of the penthouse or mechanical equipment room.
b. For antennas not mounted on a penthouse or mechanical equipment room, the antennas shall be mounted at least five feet (5') from the exterior wall of a building.
c. For antennas mounted between five (5) and ten feet (10') from the exterior wall, the maximum height of a roof-mounted antenna is directly proportional to the distance the antenna is set back from the exterior wall up to a maximum height of ten feet (10') above the roofline of the building to which the antenna is attached. Antennas shall be mounted at least five feet (5') behind any parapet wall.
d. For antennas mounted behind a parapet wall, the maximum height of the antenna is directly proportional to the distance the antenna is set back from the wall up to a maximum height of ten feet (10') as measured from the top of the parapet wall.
e. Roof-mounted antennas on a pitched roof shall be allowed; provided, the antennas and antenna-support structures do not extend higher than the peak of the roof measured by a horizontal line from the peak extending over the roof.
f. Area Limitation for Wall- and Roof-Mounted Antennas: A combination of both roof- and wall-mounted antennas are allowed on a building. The total area for all wall- and roof-mounted antennas and supporting structures combined shall not exceed forty (40) square feet for each exterior wall of the building or a total of one hundred sixty (160) square feet per building. Up to three (3) carriers may utilize each building side as a permitted use subject to compliance with this chapter.
M. Wireless telecommunication facilities must meet the following additional standards: A site-location development master plan shall be submitted by each company providing wireless services or a landowner in joint application with a wireless company desiring placement of wireless telecommunication facilities. The development master plan shall show the general location of all proposed sites and show the coverage area provided by the location. The master plan is intended to show approximate service areas. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
A guesthouse shall meet the following additional standards:
A. A guesthouse shall be used only by the occupants of the principal dwelling or their nonpaying guests. Short-term rental of a guesthouse is not permitted.
B. The guesthouse shall not be leased or rented independently of the main dwelling. A deed restriction in a form approved by the city prohibiting the lease or rental shall be recorded against the property, with proof to the community development director or designee, prior to issuance of a building permit for the guesthouse.
C. A guesthouse shall only be permitted on a lot containing an area of eight thousand (8,000) square feet or larger which has an existing owner-occupied single-family dwelling unit, or where a building permit has been issued and construction is in process for the single-family dwelling unit. A guesthouse may be constructed on lots of less than eight thousand (8,000) square feet in an approved planned development (PD) zone; provided, a guesthouse is an allowed use within the project’s PD text, and other standards in section 10-17A-1 are met.
D. Only one (1) guesthouse or accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted per lot of record.
E. The guesthouse shall be located outside of all setback areas. The guesthouse shall meet the setback requirements for the main dwelling.
F. The guesthouse shall not have less than one hundred fifty (150) square feet of floor area or more than four hundred (400) square feet of floor area.
G. There shall be no kitchen or cooking facilities within a guesthouse. A microwave, compact refrigerator (less than seven and three-quarters (7¾) cubic feet and thirty-six inches (36") or less in height), and wet bar sink (twelve inches (12") wide or less) is permitted.
H. Architectural design, materials, and construction shall match the primary residential structure.
I. Utilities shall not be metered separately for a guesthouse.
J. Building lot coverage including the guesthouse and other accessory structures shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the rear lot area if the guesthouse is located in the rear yard. (The rear lot area is the area lying between the rear lot line and rear wall of the single-family dwelling extended to the side lot lines.)
K. The guesthouse shall not exceed a height of fifteen feet (15') for gable roofs, and twelve feet (12') for shed roofs (flat roofs), as measured from the adjacent grade to the highest part of the roof.
L. Separation distance from the main dwelling and guesthouse shall conform to the requirements of the adopted building and fire codes.
M. A site plan shall be submitted to the community development department to determine compliance with the requirements herein prior to issuance of a building permit. A fee as established by the city council shall be paid for the site plan review. The site plan shall be drawn to scale, clearly showing the location of all existing and proposed structures, walls, parking, driveways, and walkways.
N. Guesthouses shall be of new construction only; existing accessory structures (shed, garage, workshop, gazebo, etc.) may not be converted to a guesthouse.
O. A guesthouse may not be used as, attached to, or converted into a garage.
P. A guesthouse may be used as a pool house.
Q. A guesthouse may not be placed in the front yard setback or side yard setback areas. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
An indoor shooting range shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Hours of operation shall be limited to six o’clock (6:00) A.M. to ten o’clock (10:00) P.M.
B. Indoor shooting ranges shall have walls, ceilings, and floors that are impenetrable to the ammunition discharged by firearms being used within it or have internal baffling built so that the ammunition discharged cannot hit the walls or ceiling.
C. Indoor shooting ranges shall be constructed and insulated in such a manner that prevents sound from the discharge of firearms within the facility to exceed a maximum limit of sixty-five (65) dBA at the property line.
D. Magazine (ammunition) storage shall be fully enclosed by construction materials as approved by the building department and fire department per applicable codes. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
Public utilities are permitted with the following standards:
A. A six foot (6') four inch (4") in height solid masonry fence is required to fully enclose the facility. The fence shall not be located in the front yard setback.
B. The front yard setback shall be landscaped in accordance to the commercial standards set forth in sections 10-23-1 through 10-23-3.
C. Lots created and intended for the sole purpose to provide a public utility may be subdivided with less than the required amount of square footage per the zone.
D. Any accessory structure shall be inside the fenced area. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
Residential treatment facilities shall meet the following additional standards:
A. The facility is licensed by the Utah Department of Human Services.
B. The facility operator must provide prior written notice to the police department of each convicted felon to be treated in such facility.
C. Provide at least thirty percent (30%) of the area as open space or playground and one (1) parking space per staff member on the highest shift plus one (1) parking space for each five (5) persons housed in the facility. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022)
Recreational vehicle parks for both long-term and short-term use shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Minimum Size: Each recreational vehicle park shall have one (1) common owner, and a minimum size of five (5) acres.
B. Access Roads: A hard-surfaced (concrete or asphalt) roadway of at least twenty-five feet (25') in width and constructed to city specifications must serve each recreational vehicle in the park (twelve feet (12') wide for one-way streets).
C. Access: Access to all RV parks shall be from a dedicated and approved public street at an approved point or points. No RV space shall have direct access from a public street.
D. Off-Street Parking: Hard-surfaced parking spaces shall be provided for each recreational vehicle located in the RV park and at least one (1) additional automobile for each RV space or lot.
E. Recreation Space: For each RV park having ten (10) or more units, at least four thousand (4,000) square feet of common, usable recreation area is required, along with an additional one hundred (100) square feet for each unit in excess of ten (10).
F. Density: The maximum density for a recreational vehicle park shall not exceed sixteen (16) units per gross acre.
G. Spaces: Each recreational vehicle space shall have a minimum width of twenty feet (20'). All recreational vehicles shall be able to park in designated spaces, and no portion of a driveway or roadway may be used for recreational vehicle parking.
H. Permitted: Only recreational vehicles, travel trailers, motor homes, park models and park trailers may be located in an RV park.
I. Minimum Yard Clearances for Recreational Vehicle Park Subdivision:
1. Front or side yard on a public street: twenty-five feet (25');
4. All RVs shall maintain at least a ten foot (10') spacing between units;
5. A six foot (6') four inch (4") high solid fence shall be erected along all side and rear property lines when a recreational vehicle park is located adjacent to any use, except another recreational vehicle park.
J. Utilities Required: Each recreational vehicle parking space shall have connections available for water, sewer and electricity. All utility connections shall be located underground. All recreational vehicle parks shall be connected to a public sewer system for all sewer connections or dump stations.
K. Service Building: All recreational vehicle parks shall contain a service building containing all sanitary facilities required by the Utah State Department of Health Code of Recreational Vehicle, Camp or Trailer Court Sanitation Regulations, and shall provide a dump station for dependent recreational vehicles.
L. Outdoor Living Space: Each recreational vehicle parking space shall be provided with a minimum of three hundred (300) square feet of “outdoor living” space located adjacent to the vehicle parking space. Said outdoor living space shall be maintained in a clean and weed-free manner and shall be kept free from garbage or debris of any kind.
M. Additions and Awnings: All structures are regulated by the International Building Code in effect at the time of construction. No addition or enclosure shall exceed four hundred twenty-five (425) square feet of total floor area. The maximum allowed size of a dwelling unit within an RV park shall not exceed eight hundred twenty-five (825) square feet of total floor area.
N. Minimum Separation: In no case shall the RV or the addition be closer to an adjacent RV than ten feet (10'), nor closer than five feet (5') to an interior property line. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
A. Storage facilities located adjacent to residential zones shall be screened with and surrounded by a solid block wall no less than six feet (6') four inches (4") in height, and landscaping such as high-growing shrubs or trees placed close together (planted less than five feet (5') on center) that will effectively screen and shield the storage units from public view when abutting the adjacent residential zone.
B. Lighting shall be no higher than a canopy, or, if there is no canopy, no higher than eighteen feet (18'). Lights shall be fully shielded and shall comply with chapter 14 of this title, Outdoor Lighting.
C. Access to the property shall be laid out in a manner so that all vehicle stacking is on private property. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
Short-term residential rental development shall meet the following additional standards:
A. A single-family residence may be permitted as a short-term residential rental property if the short-term rental property is:
1. Located on a lot size of two (2) acres or larger;
2. Contiguous to and fronts on a major collector or arterial street (sixty-six foot (66') right-of-way or more); and
3. Separated by at least five hundred feet (500') from another property used for short-term rental.
B. Landscape Maintenance: Each short-term rental property shall comply with the landscape requirements outlined in section 4-7-11. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
Storage rental units shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Storage Rental Units – All Zones (Except a PD-C Zone): Storage rental units shall be limited to twelve feet (12') overall height for the storage unit portion of the facility.
1. Site location of storage facilities shall be:
a. Located behind a retail, office, or similar “storefront” and other appropriate mixed uses which effectively screen the storage units from public street views; or
b. Located to the rear of existing commercial developments so the storage units are not the dominant view from public streets; and
c. When located adjacent to a residential zone, shall have the front of the storage units screened behind a front façade typical of a commercial, retail, or office building, or similar façade.
2. Exterior vertical surfaces of the storage facilities shall be covered with fifty percent (50%) of the area in decorative materials such as: decorative brick veneer, stone, textured block, or other similar materials, and the remaining fifty percent (50%) shall be finished with stucco. No unfinished metal or painted metal buildings are permitted.
3. Colors are limited to natural, muted tones that emulate the local geologic formations common to the area and blend with the predominant colors of the natural surroundings.
4. Lighting shall comply with dark sky principles and regulations.
5. Individual storage units shall not be used for manufacturing, retail or wholesale selling, office functions, other business or service uses, and/or human or animal habitation.
6. Storage facilities shall not permit the storage of any hazardous, flammable, or explosive materials; hazardous or extremely hazardous waste; or any material which creates obnoxious dust, odor or fumes.
7. Main access shall be permitted only from a public street. Access to individual storage units shall be permitted only from interior private drives.
8. Storage facilities located adjacent to residential zones shall be screened with a solid block wall no less than six feet (6') four inches (4") in height, and landscaping such as high-growing shrubs or trees placed close together (planted less than five feet (5') on center) that will effectively screen and shield the storage units from public view when abutting the adjacent residential zone.
B. Storage Rental Units in a PD-C Zone: In a PD-C zone, storage rental units are not limited to a single story, but shall meet the following additional standards:
1. The property is located in an isolated area. “Isolated” is defined as:
a. The property is not conducive to standard commercial, retail, professional office, or residential development;
b. The storage rental units provide a transition from a more intense use or zoning district to a residential zone;
c. The property is screened from the public street behind other property or development that fronts the public street; and
d. The storage rental units are located along a master-planned ninety foot (90') right-of-way;
2. Storage rental units accessed from the exterior of the building must be located behind a solid fence, which obstructs the buildings from the public right-of-way;
3. Multiple-story storage rental units must provide building façades with architectural articulation. Building façade articulation shall include a variation in base, middle, and top of a building created by variations in color and materials. This can be achieved through:
a. Combinations of stepping back or extending a portion of the façade (pop-outs); and
b. Vertical divisions using different textures and materials.
4. Windows must be opaque, unless the windows are for the business office on the ground floor;
5. Single-story storage facilities can be constructed of prefabricated metal buildings; provided, that the exterior vertical surfaces of the storage facilities are covered with fifty percent (50%) of the area in decorative materials such as: decorative brick veneer, stone, textured block, or other similar materials, and the remaining fifty percent (50%) is finished with stucco;
6. Unfinished metal or painted-metal buildings are not permitted;
7. Colors shall be limited to natural, muted tones that emulate the local geologic formations common to the area and blend with the predominant colors of the natural surroundings;
8. Lighting shall be required to be constructed and shielded (dark sky shielding) to not directly illuminate, or create glare visible from, adjacent properties or public rights-of-way. All outdoor lighting shall be fully shielded and downward directed in compliance with the following:
a. No artificial light source shall project direct artificial light into the nighttime sky;
b. No artificial light source shall be placed at a location, angle, or height that creates a light encroachment; and
c. Light-source shielding shall be made of completely opaque material such that light escapes only through the bottom. Shielding that is translucent, transparent, has perforations or slits of any kind, or allows light to escape through it in any other manner is not permitted;
9. Individual storage units shall not be used for manufacturing, retail or wholesale selling, office functions, other business or service uses, and/or human or animal habitation;
10. Storage facilities shall not permit the storage of any hazardous, flammable, or explosive materials; hazardous or extremely hazardous waste; or any material which creates obnoxious dust, odor or fumes;
11. Main access shall only be allowed from a public street. Access to individual storage units shall be from interior private drives only;
12. Storage facilities located adjacent to any residential zone shall be limited to twenty-five feet (25'), be screened with a solid-block wall no less than six feet (6') four inches (4") in height, and have a ten foot (10') landscape strip along the property line; and
13. Landscaping shall include shrubs and trees planted at least five feet (5') on center. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2020-06-002, 6-4-2020)
In order to preserve the limited water resources within the city of St. George, car washes shall meet the following additional standards:
A. In addition to the applicable landscaping requirements of chapter 23 of this title, landscaping for all car washes shall double the number of plantings required 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 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.
H. Water Limitations:
1. All car washes must install systems and equipment sufficient to limit the amount of fresh culinary water used on a per-vehicle basis. From July 1, 2022, until June 30, 2027, 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.
2. 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 secondary irrigation water in the wash cycle may be permitted in lieu of some recycling requirements if approved by the St. George city water department. 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. (Ord. 2021-05-002, 5-6-2021; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022)
A. No new golf course shall be approved unless the development is capable of providing its own wet water source sufficient to irrigate the golf course. Paper water rights shall not be sufficient. No culinary water may be used to irrigate any new golf course.
B. Commencing July 1, 2024, all golf courses within the city, both new and existing, must provide to the city water department a water budget identifying anticipated water usage and all water conservation measures being taken. If the current condition changes within the golf course, an updated water budget is required to be sent to the city water department. (Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022; amd. Ord. 2024-016, 3-21-2024)
No new amusement center with water activities shall be approved unless the development is capable of providing its own wet water source sufficient to provide perpetual water for the water activities. Paper water rights shall not be sufficient. No culinary water may be used to fill, refill, or operate the water activities. (Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022)
Hobby garage units shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Site location of hobby garage facilities shall be:
1. Located where main access into the project is not directly across the street from residential; and
2. Main access shall be permitted only from a public street. Access to individual storage units shall be permitted only from interior private drives.
B. Each hobby garage unit shall have a minimum front setback of twenty feet (20') from interior private drive.
C. Each hobby garage unit shall have minimum floor dimensions of twenty feet (20') wide by forty feet (40') deep.
D. Each hobby garage shall have at least one (1) garage door and one (1) exterior door to access the hobby garage. The exterior door cannot be connected to garage door.
E. Garage door minimum dimensions shall be at least ten feet (10') wide by fourteen feet (14') high.
F. Height of hobby garage units are limited to a single story:
1. Maximum height of units shall not exceed twenty-five feet (25').
2. Free standing mezzanines are allowed in units.
G. Building façades shall have:
1. Architectural variations such as contrasting building materials and textures, and variations in rooflines, colors to blend in with the surrounding neighborhood; and
2. Exterior vertical surfaces fronting public streets shall be covered with fifty percent (50%) of the area in decorative materials such as: decorative brick veneer, stone, textured block, or other similar materials, and the remaining fifty percent (50%) shall be finished with stucco; except, accent features of painted or rustic metal are permitted and shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the exterior; and
3. Colors are limited to natural, muted tones that emulate the local geologic formations common to the area and blend with the predominant colors of the natural surroundings.
H. Areas not covered by private drive, driveways, or buildings must be landscaped according to title 10, chapter 23 of this code.
I. Lighting shall be required and shall comply with dark sky principles and regulations.
J. Individual hobby garage units shall not be used for manufacturing, retail or wholesale selling, office functions, other business or service uses, and/or residential use.
K. Hobby garage units shall not permit the bulk storage of any hazardous, flammable, or explosive materials; hazardous or extremely hazardous waste; or any material which creates obnoxious dust, odor, or fumes.
L. Each hobby garage unit is limited to the following:
1. One-half (1/2) bath, limited to sink and toilet only; and
2. There shall be no kitchen or cooking facilities. Permitted items include: microwave, refrigerator, and wet bar sink (twelve inches (12") wide or less).
M. Hobby garage ownership and operation requirements:
1. Units which are not subdivided and owned entirely by the same owner shall provide operational plans or CC&Rs to the city as part of the application for review.
2. Units which are subdivided as condominiums and individually owned must comply with all provisions in this title and the Utah Condominium Act.
3. All units, whether subdivided or unsubdivided, shall be managed by a common manager or entity. (Ord. 2022-10-008, 10-20-2022)
Rep. by Ord. 2023-039, 11-16-2023 (Ord. 2022-12-004, 12-15-2022)
Code reviser’s note: Ordinance 2023-003 added the provisions of this section as 10-17A-19. It has been editorially renumbered to avoid duplication of numbering.
Food truck parks shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Lot Requirements:
1. All parcels dedicated to food truck parks shall meet the lot size and width requirements of the zone in which they are located.
B. Site Improvements:
1. If a commissary kitchen is included, a staff-approved wastewater disposal facility is required.
a. The facility shall include a properly sized grease interceptor in accordance with section 8-4-14 with the minimum allowable size of one thousand (1,000) gallons; larger food truck parks may require a larger size.
b. The facility must meet Utah Administrative Code Rules R392-301-6(2)(b) and (c).
c. Approval of the grease waste cleanout is required.
2. Public restrooms are required on site.
3. Main access shall be permitted only from a public street.
4. All food trucks not parked on paved pads may substitute pavement for a six inch (6") depth of Type II road base and three inches (3") of gravel, with a minimum gravel size of one-half inch (1/2") in diameter. There must be at least fifty feet (50') between this substitute surface and the access point to the public street.
5. All food truck parks shall have an approved site plan before opening. The site plan must include the following:
a. Location and orientation of each vendor pad;
b. Location of access(es) to public street;
c. Location of trash enclosures;
d. Size and location of seating areas;
e. Landscaping in accordance with chapter 23 of this title;
f. The location of all proposed activities on site;
g. Vehicle and pedestrian circulation;
h. Location of required parking;
i. Lighting plan in accordance with chapter 14 of this title;
j. Sign plan in accordance with title 9, chapter 13 of this code;
k. Utility plan in accordance with section 10-8-3, including the location of all utility hookups provided for each pad;
l. Location of all permanent structures;
m. Wastewater management plan.
C. Each food truck shall have an active business license in accordance with title 3, chapter 2, article R of this code and Utah Code Annotated section 11-56-103. Each food truck park shall have an active business license in accordance with title 3, chapter 1 of this code.
D. All proposed activity within a food truck park shall not occur within a dedicated public right-of-way.
E. Food truck parks shall be managed by a common manager or entity.
F. Food truck parks are not permitted to operate drive-through services.
G. All food trucks shall be kept in good operating condition and able to easily be removed on a daily basis. (Ord. 2023-003, 7-20-2023)
In addition to compliance with the RCC (residential central city) zone development and architectural standards (sections 10-7E-2, 10-7E-3); the R-1-8 (single-family residential, eight thousand (8,000) minimum lot size) zone standards; and the R-2, R-3, R-4 (multiple-family residential) zone standards, live-work units shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Location: Live-work units shall be permitted in the following locations:
1. Within an RCC, R-1-8, R-2, R-3, or R-4 zone that has connected neighborhood or connected corridor as the land use designation.
2. The live-work unit shall be located on a public street.
B. Occupancy:
1. The nonresidential use must be operated by a resident of the live-work unit.
C. Structure:
1. Live-work units are allowed in a single-family detached unit, or a multifamily unit built to commercial building and fire code standards.
2. The live/work unit shall not be greater than three thousand (3,000) square feet unless the adopted building code provisions are met.
3. The nonresidential area shall not be greater than fifty percent (50%) of each live-work unit.
4. In a multi-floor structure, the nonresidential area shall be limited to the first or main floor only.
5. Only one (1) housing/work unit is allowed per lot.
6. An accessory dwelling unit is allowed on a lot that contains a live-work unit according to the requirements found in section 10-17A-3.
D. Parking:
1. The required off-street residential parking spaces shall comply with the residential area requirements found in section 10-19-4.
2. In addition to the required residential parking, the required off-street commercial parking spaces shall be a minimum of one (1) parking space per five hundred (500) square feet of commercial space.
3. Location of Parking: No commercial parking area shall be located within the front yard area shown below in the hatched area labeled as “No Parking.” Parking may be located within the street-side setback on a corner lot. Parking must be set back at least ten feet (10') from the back of sidewalk and screened from the street and neighboring property by a three-and-one-half foot (3 1/2') solid masonry wall or by a three-and-one-half (3 1/2) landscaped berm.

E. Live-Work Commercial Use List: Any commercial use not specifically permitted is prohibited. Uses indicated by the letter “P” below are permitted. Only the following commercial uses are allowed in live-work units:
P | |
Professional Artisan’s Workshop | P |
Office | P |
P | |
P | |
P | |
Retail | P |
F. Landscape:
1. Landscape is required in the front yard and shall include street trees and comply with the minimum landscaping standards found in sections 10-23-1 and 10-23-2.
G. Lighting:
1. All outdoor lighting shall be fully shielded and downward directed.
2. No outdoor pole lighting is allowed.
H. Signage:
1. Signage is allowed as per the arts district sign regulations found in section 10-13E-2 with the exception that no pole signs are allowed.
I. Hours of Operation:
1. All business-related outdoor activity, including, but not limited to, deliveries, pickups, noise, dining areas, or unreasonable disturbance in excess of that which is normal to a residential use, shall be conducted between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. and nine o’clock (9:00) P.M.
J. Outdoor Display Area:
1. Outdoor retail display areas may extend five feet (5') into the front yard, measured from the primary structure or the front porch when applicable, but in no case shall be closer than fifteen feet (15') from the back of sidewalk.
2. All pedestrian pathways are to remain unobstructed.
3. Outdoor retail displays are limited to the business hours between seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. and nine o’clock (9:00) P.M. and must be placed indoors at all other times. This includes all temporary structures in conjunction with the displays. Umbrellas and dining tables in conjunction with outdoor dining for a restaurant are not included. (Ord. 2024-062, 10-3-2024)
Each conditional use permit applicant shall submit a complete application upon forms provided by the city, which, at a minimum, shall include:
A. A description of the proposed use;
B. A site plan and supporting materials;
C. A design schematic;
D. A description of mitigating design elements;
E. A description of mitigating management practices and plan; and
F. Any proposed conditions of approval. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
The land use authority for conditional use permit approval is the city council. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
In reviewing an application for a conditional use permit, the land use authority shall consider whether the application:
A. Identifies the maximum intensity of the proposed development and use;
B. Complies with all provisions of the code; and
C. Compared to permitted development and uses within the zone, substantially mitigates the adverse impacts that are reasonably anticipated from the magnitude and intensity of the development and use, as proposed, considering:
1. The size and location of the site;
2. Traffic generation, timing and nature of traffic impacts and the existing condition and capacity of the streets in the area;
3. Utility demand and available capacity, including storm water retention;
4. Emergency vehicle access and anticipated average- and peak-day demand;
5. Location and amount of off-street parking;
6. Internal vehicular and pedestrian circulation system, including delivery vehicles, loading and unloading;
7. Fencing, screening, and landscaping to separate the conditional use from adjoining property and uses;
8. Building mass, bulk, design and orientation, and the location of buildings on the site including orientation to buildings on adjoining lots or parcels;
9. Usable open space;
10. Signs and lighting;
11. Physical design and compatibility with surrounding structures in terms of mass, scale, style, design, and architectural detailing;
12. Noise, vibration, odors, steam, or other factors that might adversely affect people and property on site and off site;
13. Control of delivery and service vehicles, loading and unloading zones;
14. Generation and screening of trash, and automated garbage collection (dumpsters);
15. Recycling program and pickup areas;
16. The potential adverse impacts arising from the conduct of patrons, guests, employees, occupants, or their affiliates;
17. Within and adjoining the site, the impacts of the use on public property and environmentally sensitive lands;
18. Hours of operation, delivery and use;
19. Special hazards arising from the use, or from its reasonably anticipated secondary effects, including its potential to attract criminal behavior; and
20. Demand for public infrastructure or services. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
Upon review and consideration of the criteria identified in sections 10-17B-1 and 10-17B-3, compared to the impacts of allowed uses in the zone, the proposal shall:
A. Be compatible in use, scale and design with allowed uses in the zone; and
B. Not compromise the health, safety, or welfare of:
1. Persons employed within or using the proposed development;
2. Those residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use or development;
3. Property or improvements in the vicinity of the proposed use or development; or
4. Not impose disproportionate burdens on the citizens of the city.
C. The land use authority shall issue a conditional use permit, if the applicant has proposed, or if the land use authority can propose, conditions of approval to substantially mitigate the reasonably anticipated detrimental effects of the proposed use in accordance with the standards and criteria herein. The conditional use permit shall describe the scope of the permit, and the conditions of approval.
D. If the land use authority determines that the applicant has not proposed, and the land use authority cannot impose, additional, reasonable conditions of approval to comply with the standards and criteria herein, the land use authority may deny the conditional use permit application. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
A. The land use authority may reasonably modify the conditions of a conditional use permit if the actual detrimental effects of previously identified adverse impacts are greater than anticipated, or the proposed mitigation has been unsuccessful at mitigating the actual detrimental effects, in order to comply with the standards herein.
B. Modification may be initiated by the applicant, the city, or an injured party with standing. The party seeking the modification shall pay the costs associated with the modification proceedings and file a petition for modification with the city. Modification proceedings are conducted in the same manner as an initial review.
C. The conditional use permit holder is a necessary part to the modification proceedings and shall be afforded due process. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
A. A conditional use may not be expanded without undergoing modification proceedings, as provided in sections 10-17B-1 through 10-17B-9.
B. A person expands a conditional use if the square footage of a structure on the property will be increased by greater than ten percent (10%) of the square footage existing at the time of the initial application.
C. A conditional use has grown if the following occurs:
1. The pedestrian or vehicle traffic has increased by greater than twenty percent (20%) than was anticipated at the time of the initial application, and the increased traffic is a result of the use;
2. Off-street parking has become inadequate due to the number of customers, employees or occupants associated with the use; or
3. Other detrimental effects, such as noise, odor, or light pollution, have increased beyond that which was reasonably anticipated at the time of initial application.
4. The city may initiate modification proceedings if a conditional use has grown to the extent provided in this section. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
A. The conditional use permit may be revoked or suspended if any of the following occur or are found to have occurred:
1. The permit was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation;
2. One (1) or more of the conditions of the permit have not been met;
3. The holder or user of the permit has failed to comply with any local, state or federal laws governing the conduct of the use;
4. The holder or user of the permit has failed to construct or maintain the site as shown on the approved plans; or
5. A conditional use has been expanded or grown and cannot mitigate the detrimental effects of that expansion or growth.
B. Revocation is appropriate when the applicant, holder or user has knowingly engaged in conduct which violates the conditional use permit, or when the applicant, holder or user has previously had its permit suspended. Notice shall be given of a pending revocation, and the property owner will be given reasonable notice, and an opportunity to cure the violation in the same manner as provided for other violations of zoning ordinances. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
A. Conditional Use Not Implemented: A conditional use permit expires if the permit has not been implemented within one (1) year from the date of approval. The permit is considered implemented if the holder of the permit engages in the activity permitted by the conditional use permit. One (1) extension for one (1) year may be granted if the land use authority finds that the use still complies with the review standards, the permit holder has commenced substantial construction on the site for which the permit was granted and additional time is reasonably necessary to complete construction. A request for an extension shall be filed not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration date. If the conditional use is for a bar establishment, the conditional use permit expires if the bar establishment does not obtain its alcohol licenses or is not operating as a bar establishment within six (6) months from the date of approval. No extension is allowed for the bar establishment. For purposes of this section, the land use authority is the city council.
B. Conditional Use Abandoned: If the approved use or activity ceases for any reason for a continuous period of six (6) consecutive months or more, the conditional use permit shall automatically terminate without further notice, as having been abandoned. A person may only reinstate the conditional use after a new conditional use permit is issued. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2021-02-001, 2-4-2021)
The land use authority shall require the applicant to comply with all of sections 10-17B-1 through 10-17B-8 requirements, above, and these specific additional standards for the following conditional uses:
A. Multiple-Family Dwellings Twenty (20) Units or More or Twelve (12) Dwelling Units an Acre or More: A multiple-family development with twenty (20) or more total dwelling units, or with a density of twelve (12) dwelling units per acre or more, shall meet the following additional standards, and shall be approved by the city council:
1. Applicants shall submit a site plan, materials board, and elevation drawings showing the project’s overall design plan, including landscaping and proposed building exteriors.
2. All elevations shall have an aesthetic variation of materials and colors, design articulation, and architectural relief.
3. Upon staff evaluation and recommendation, the city council shall review the design plans to determine whether the proposed development will be compatible with the character of adjacent and surrounding developments, and whether aesthetically the development is harmonious with the character of the neighborhood in terms of style, materials and colors.
B. Buildings with Ground Floor Area of Twenty Thousand (20,000) Square Feet or Greater: Buildings with ground floor area of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or greater must meet the following additional standards. Buildings with a ground floor (footprint) area of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or more, or a site with an aggregate ground floor (footprint) square footage of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or more, shall meet the following additional standards:
1. Vehicle access and parking lots properly designed for safety, efficiency and beauty. Parking lots should be landscaped with shade trees throughout the lot to avoid major heat islands, and to break up large asphalt areas.
2. Enhanced landscaping of the project site that promotes common community appearance.
3. Building façade articulation shall include a variation in base, middle, and top of a building created by variations in color and materials. Articulated tops should consist of pitch dormers, gable ends, cornice detailing, or similar details. The base of a building shall include elements that relate to human scale such as doors, windows, texture, projections, awnings and canopies, ornament, etc. Buildings shall provide visual interest through articulation of the façade through:
a. Combinations of significant stepping back or extending a portion of the façade (pop-outs);
b. Vertical divisions using different textures and materials;
c. Divisions into storefronts, with separate display windows and entrances, variation in rooflines by alternating dormers, stepped roofs, gables, or other roof elements; and
d. Arcades, awnings, window bays, arched windows, and balconies at intervals.
4. Building colors are limited to natural, muted tones that emulate the local geologic formations common to the area and blend with the predominant colors of the natural surroundings. Bright, white or contrasting colors shall be limited to trim.
5. A site plan along with colored building elevations of all sides of the building and a three (3) dimensional rendering shall demonstrate that the application complies with each of these criteria.
6. Upon staff evaluation and recommendation, the city council shall review the design plans, upon recommendation from the planning commission, to determine whether the proposed development will be compatible with the character of adjacent and surrounding developments, and whether aesthetically the development is harmonious with the character of the neighborhood in terms of style, materials and colors. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
With Standards And Conditional Uses
A. No new golf course shall be approved unless the development is capable of providing its own wet water source sufficient to irrigate the golf course. Paper water rights shall not be sufficient. No culinary water may be used to irrigate any new golf course.
B. Commencing July 1, 2024, all golf courses within the city, both new and existing, must provide to the city water department a water budget identifying anticipated water usage and all water conservation measures being taken. If the current condition changes within the golf course, an updated water budget is required to be sent to the city water department.
Each permitted with standards applicant shall submit a complete application upon forms provided by the city, which, at a minimum, shall include:
A. A description of the proposed use;
B. A site plan and supporting materials;
C. A design schematic;
D. The size and location of the site;
E. Traffic generation, timing and nature of traffic impacts and the existing condition and capacity of the streets in the area;
F. Utility demand and available capacity, including storm water retention;
G. Emergency vehicle access and anticipated average and peak day demand;
H. Location and amount of off-street parking;
I. Internal vehicular and pedestrian circulation system, including delivery vehicles, loading, and unloading;
J. Fencing, screening, and landscaping to separate the permitted with standards use from adjoining property and uses;
K. Generation and screening of trash, and automated garbage collection (dumpsters);
L. Hours of operation, delivery, and use; and
M. Odor and noise plan if applicable. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-12-004, 12-15-2022; Ord. 2023-039, 11-16-2023)
All uses identified as permitted with standards are allowed if they meet the following general standards and, where applicable, the specific standards in this article:
A. Noise Control Plan: When applicable, the applicant shall submit a noise control plan. The building or site shall be equipped with an effective noise control system or plan, which must at all times prevent unreasonable interference with neighbors’ use and enjoyment of their property and include the following:
1. A detailed description of any noise control systems that will be utilized, including operational schedules and materials used to mitigate noise;
2. Contingency measures if any aspect of the control plan fails or is not followed, or if it is otherwise shown that the standard is not met; and
3. Identification of the responsible parties tasked with implementing each aspect of the noise control plan.
B. Odor Control Plan: When applicable, the applicant shall submit an odor control plan. The building or site shall be equipped with an effective odor control system or plan, which must at all times prevent unreasonable interference with neighbors’ use and enjoyment of their property and include the following:
1. A detailed description of any odor control systems that will be utilized, including operational schedules and maintenance intervals;
2. Contingency measures if any aspect of the odor control plan fails or is not followed, or if it is otherwise shown that the standard is not met;
3. Identification of the responsible parties tasked with implementing each aspect of the odor control plan;
4. If applicable, the premises shall be kept clean by the regular removal of waste and by the use of spray and disinfectants to prevent the accumulation of flies, the spread of disease or offensive odor. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
An accessory dwelling unit shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Ownership: An accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold separately or subdivided from the single-family dwelling or lot unless compliant with subdivision regulations.
B. Occupancy: The city shall only permit an accessory dwelling unit when an owner-occupant lives on the property within either the single-family dwelling or accessory dwelling unit. Short-term rental of an accessory dwelling unit is not permitted.
C. The total number of residents that reside in an accessory dwelling unit may not exceed the number allowed for a “family” as defined in this title.
D. Number Of Accessory Units Per Parcel: An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) shall be allowed only on parcels containing a single-family dwelling. Only one (1) accessory dwelling unit or guesthouse shall be allowed on a lot or parcel. Within the Downtown Boundary, two (2) ADUs are allowed per lot.
E. Not A Unit Of Density: Accessory dwelling units are not considered a unit of density and therefore are not included in the density calculation for residential property.
F. Parking: An additional off-street parking space is required for each ADU. Tandem parking is not allowed for accessory dwelling units. If an accessory dwelling unit is created within an existing garage or carport, parking spaces contained therein shall be replaced elsewhere on the property if the loss of the parking space would cause the single-family dwelling to be noncompliant with the required parking standard.
G. Size And Location Requirements:
1. If located within or attached to a single-family dwelling:
a. Entrance Locations: Entrances to accessory dwelling units that are located within a single-family dwelling are permitted in the following locations:
(1) An existing entrance to the single-family dwelling.
(2) On the side or rear of the building. Stairs leading to an ADU in the basement are permitted to encroach into the side yard or rear yard up to four feet (4') .
(3) Exterior stairs leading to an entrance above the first level of the single-family dwelling must not be visible from the street.
2. If located in a detached accessory building, the following standards shall apply:
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
Minimum Yard Setbacks | One (1) Story Structure | Rear Yard: Zero feet (0') from rear and side property lines Front, street side, and side: meet the single-family dwelling setbacks for the zone Minimum six foot (6') separation from any structure on the property |
Two (2) Story Structure | Meet the single-family dwelling setbacks for the zone, and maintain a minimum six foot (6') separation from any structure on the property | |
Size | Maximum: less than the gross floor area of the single-family dwelling | |
Height | Maximum: twenty-five feet (25') | |
Utility Easements | Shall not be located over a utility easement without prior written approval from the joint utility committee and an encroachment indemnification agreement approved by the city attorney | |
Storm Water Drainage | Shall be constructed in a manner that will not divert storm water onto adjacent property | |
H. Design: A detached ADU in the rear yard that is shorter than the single-family dwelling does not need to match its design. All other ADUs shall match the roof form, materials, and color scheme of the single-family dwelling if they are:
1. In the side yard;
2. On a corner lot or double-frontage lot;
3. In front of the single-family dwelling;
4. In the rear yard and taller than the main house;
5. Attached to the single-family dwelling.
I. Application Requirement: Any homeowner who resides in a single-family dwelling and whose property is in a residential zone and desires an accessory dwelling unit is required to obtain an accessory dwelling permit. The accessory dwelling permit shall be in addition to any building permits that may be necessary to create the accessory dwelling unit. The applicant shall submit the following as part of the application for an accessory dwelling permit:
1. A site plan drawn accurately to scale that shows property lines and dimensions, the location of existing buildings and building entrances, any proposed building and its dimensions from buildings and property lines, and the location of parking stalls.
2. Detailed floor plans drawn to scale with labels on rooms indicating uses or proposed uses.
3. Written verification that the applicant is the owner of the property and has permanent residency in the existing single-family dwelling where the request is being made. A recorded deed restriction shall be required, acknowledging that the single-family dwelling will remain owner-occupied, for an accessory dwelling unit to be rented.
4. Rental dwelling business license. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2020-06-002, 6-4-2020; Ord. 2021-10-014, 10-21-2021; Ord. 2025-059, 8-7-2025)
The city authorizes apiaries in specific zones, subject to the below requirements intended to mitigate problems that may otherwise be associated with beekeeping:
A. Property owners in zones in which apiaries are allowed uses may maintain two (2) hives, or equivalent capacity, per twelve thousand (12,000) square feet of property. In no case shall the total number of hives located on a property exceed eight (8) hives, or equivalent capacity.
B. Hives shall not be located on property owned by a person other than the owner of the hive.
C. Commercial apiaries are only permitted in agricultural zones (A-1, A-5, A-10 and A-20).
E. All hives shall be situated such that the general flight pattern of bees in each colony is in a direction that deters bee contact with humans and domesticated animals. If any portion of a hive is located within twenty-five feet (25') of any property line or public right-of-way, as measured from the nearest point on the hive to the property line, a flyaway barrier of at least six feet (6') in height shall be constructed and maintained around the hive, except as necessary to provide access to the hive. A flyaway barrier shall consist of a solid wall, fence, dense vegetation, or combination thereof that extends at least ten feet (10') beyond the hive in each horizontal direction so that the bees are forced to fly at an elevation of at least six feet (6') above ground level over property lines or public rights-of-way within the prescribed vicinity of the hive.
F. Hives shall be located at least five feet (5') from any property line and at least six inches (6") above the ground, as measured from the ground to the lowest portion of the hive. Hives shall not exceed six feet (6') in height above ground level, as measured from the ground to the tallest point of the hive.
G. Every hive shall be conspicuously marked with the beekeeper’s name, address, telephone number, and state registration number.
H. Each beekeeper shall ensure that a convenient source of fresh water is available to the colony at all times. The water shall be in a location that minimizes any nuisance created by bees that might otherwise seek water on neighboring properties.
I. Hives shall not be located within five hundred feet (500') of a public or private school property.
J. Hives shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the Utah Bee Inspection Act, as the same may be amended, restated, and/or replaced, from time to time.
K. Notwithstanding compliance with the various requirements of this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to maintain an apiary on any property in a manner that creates a nuisance or threatens public health or safety. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
Automobiles and other similar vehicle sales lots shall meet the following additional criteria: Sales lots for automobiles, RVs, boats, trailers, motorcycles, ATVs, and similar vehicles shall be fully improved to comply with current city standards, including fully paved display area, permanent sales office built to the current building code, landscaping, streetlights and permanent signage. Sales lots of automobiles and similar vehicles shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Minimum Parking Requirements and Customer Parking: Every sales lot for automobiles and similar vehicles shall have a minimum number of parking spaces specifically designated for customer parking. Customer parking spaces shall be clearly striped and marked by an upright pole sign placed at the top of each customer parking space stating that the space is designated for customer parking. These spaces shall not be used for parking vehicles which are for sale, or for the display of any merchandise. The minimum number of customer parking spaces shall comply with the parking requirements set forth in chapter 19 of this title.
B. Parking Vehicles Which Are for Sale: All automobiles and other vehicles which are for sale shall be parked in the automobile showroom or in a parking space which is specifically designated for displaying merchandise for sale. All vehicles for sale shall be parked and stored solely within the automobile lot. The maximum number of automobiles which an automobile sales lot is permitted to display for sale shall be based on the number of approved stalls for noncustomer parking. Noncustomer parking stalls shall not be required to be striped.
C. Minimum Lot Width: Minimum lot width for one (1) side shall be one hundred feet (100') of frontage on a public street.
D. Building Required: A permanent, enclosed building is required on the site of the auto sales lot, which is devoted exclusively to the auto sales business. The building shall be large enough to accommodate the office of the dealership and shall provide restroom facilities. The building or structure shall provide a safe place to keep the books and other records of the business.
E. Display Pads: Display pads for cars may project into the fifteen foot (15') landscaped area up to ten feet (10') and shall be limited to two (2) display pads (each pad no larger than necessary to accommodate one (1) car in any directional orientation) per one hundred (100) linear feet of display frontage.
F. Landscape Replacement: Landscape square footage removed for the display pads shall be replaced with the same square footage elsewhere on the site and noted on the plans.
G. Streets Designated for Automobile Sales Lots: Automobile sales lots shall only be permitted in the zone where it is an allowed use, and only on the following specified streets within the zone:
1. Blackridge Drive;
2. Bluff Street;
3. Convention Center Drive;
4. Desert Color Parkway (north of the Southern Parkway underpass, approximately three thousand four hundred feet (3,400') in length to the north end of the former “Welcome Center” parcel);
5. Hilton Drive;
6. Parcel located at 150 East 1160 South;
7. Red Hills Parkway from 1000 East to the Washington City boundary;
8. St. George Boulevard (excluding the arts district overlay zone);
9. 700 South from the east side of I-15 to River Road;
10. Sunland Drive;
11. Sunset Boulevard.
H. Minimum Landscape Requirements: All car lots shall comply with minimum landscape requirements as set forth in this code for commercial developments.
I. Limited to sales of vehicles of less than twelve thousand (12,000) pounds gross vehicle weight. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
A. A six foot (6') four inch (4") in height solid masonry fence is required to fully enclose the facility. The fence and the facility shall not be located in the front yard setback, within any required landscape or buffer area, or within required parking area. All power lines on the lot leading to an antenna structure and accessory structures shall be underground. Guyed facilities are not permitted.
B. The front yard setback shall be landscaped in accordance to the commercial standards set forth in sections 10-23-1 through 10-23-3.
C. Lots created and intended for the sole purpose to provide a public utility may be subdivided with less than the required amount of square footage per the zone.
D. Accessory structures must comply with the required setback and height requirements of the zoning district in which they are located, and be located inside the fenced area.
E. The height of any antenna structure or communication transmission pole shall not exceed fifty feet (50'), unless the zone permits antenna structures greater than fifty feet (50'), and a conditional use permit is issued in compliance with chapter 17B of this title. No antenna structure shall exceed one hundred feet (100') in height in any zone.
F. Monopole with Antennas and Antenna Support Structures: The maximum visible width of antennas and antenna mounting structures on a monopole shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height or thirteen feet (13') in width as viewed looking directly at the monopole at the same elevation as the antennas and antenna mounting structure. No such antenna shall be located within one hundred fifty feet (150') of a residential zone. The climbing pegs shall be removed from the lower twenty feet (20') of the monopole.
G. Lattice Tower: A lattice tower is not allowed within any residential, administrative professional, or commercial zone, including all similar planned development zones.
H. Antennas and Mounting Structures on or over Public Right-of-Way: Antennas and mounting structures are not permitted to encroach on or over the public sidewalk, or on or over a public right-of-way.
I. Nonmaintained, Nonoperational or Abandoned Facilities: The communication company and the landowner shall remove any nonmaintained, nonoperational or abandoned communication pole, communication tower, antenna, and incidental infrastructure within thirty (30) calendar days of cessation of use.
J. Permits: Prior to construction or installation, applicant shall obtain the proper building permits, encroachment permits and such other permits as required by law.
K. The foregoing notwithstanding, outside of the St. George arts district overlay zone, the following facilities are a permitted use:
1. Collocation of antennas on existing nontower structures in industrial, commercial, agricultural, open space, or gravel and grazing zones; provided, the additional antennas are no more than ten feet (10') higher than the existing structure, and the color of the antennas blend with the surroundings, and not more than three (3) providers are locating on the structure. The total height of the structure shall not exceed the permitted height in the zone.
2. Wall-mounted antennas which do not extend above the wall line of the building or extend more than four feet (4') horizontally from the wall.
3. Wireless communication facilities located on city property, subject to complying with standards contained herein, and obtaining a lease agreement with the city.
4. Any provider who is authorized to collocate on an existing tower or nontower structure, or install a new tower as provided above, shall be allowed to install any necessary accessory equipment shelters and related equipment at or near the base of the tower or structure, or within the structure, so long as the accessory equipment shelter and related equipment are either located completely within the existing structure or are located within the approved fence area. The equipment shelter shall comply with the development standards (i.e., setbacks, height limitations, bulk, etc.) of the zone. No previously approved landscaping (trees or shrubs) shall be removed in order to locate the accessory building or equipment unless it is replaced with the equivalent quantity and type of landscaping on site. This shall be done in a manner as to achieve the original intent, or to achieve sufficient screening of any proposed new shelter and/or equipment if the original intent would no longer be applicable.
L. Additional standards for the following types of antennas:
1. Wall-Mounted Antennas: The following criteria apply to wall-mounted antennas:
a. Wall-mounted antennas shall not extend above the wall line of the building or extend more than four feet (4') horizontally from the face of the building.
b. Antennas, equipment and the supporting structures shall be painted to match the color of the building or structure of the background against which they are most commonly seen. Antennas and the supporting structures on buildings must be architecturally compatible with the building. Whip antennas are not allowed on a wall-mounted antenna structure.
c. An antenna mounted directly on an existing parapet wall, penthouse or mechanical equipment room, with no portion of the antenna extending above the roofline of such structure, is a wall-mounted antenna.
2. Roof-Mounted Antennas:
a. Allowed on top of existing penthouses or mechanical equipment rooms; provided, the antennas and antenna support structures are enclosed by a structure that screens the antenna from public view. The screening structure, antennas and antenna-mounting structures shall not extend more than eight feet (8') above the existing roofline of the penthouse or mechanical equipment room.
b. For antennas not mounted on a penthouse or mechanical equipment room, the antennas shall be mounted at least five feet (5') from the exterior wall of a building.
c. For antennas mounted between five (5) and ten feet (10') from the exterior wall, the maximum height of a roof-mounted antenna is directly proportional to the distance the antenna is set back from the exterior wall up to a maximum height of ten feet (10') above the roofline of the building to which the antenna is attached. Antennas shall be mounted at least five feet (5') behind any parapet wall.
d. For antennas mounted behind a parapet wall, the maximum height of the antenna is directly proportional to the distance the antenna is set back from the wall up to a maximum height of ten feet (10') as measured from the top of the parapet wall.
e. Roof-mounted antennas on a pitched roof shall be allowed; provided, the antennas and antenna-support structures do not extend higher than the peak of the roof measured by a horizontal line from the peak extending over the roof.
f. Area Limitation for Wall- and Roof-Mounted Antennas: A combination of both roof- and wall-mounted antennas are allowed on a building. The total area for all wall- and roof-mounted antennas and supporting structures combined shall not exceed forty (40) square feet for each exterior wall of the building or a total of one hundred sixty (160) square feet per building. Up to three (3) carriers may utilize each building side as a permitted use subject to compliance with this chapter.
M. Wireless telecommunication facilities must meet the following additional standards: A site-location development master plan shall be submitted by each company providing wireless services or a landowner in joint application with a wireless company desiring placement of wireless telecommunication facilities. The development master plan shall show the general location of all proposed sites and show the coverage area provided by the location. The master plan is intended to show approximate service areas. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
A guesthouse shall meet the following additional standards:
A. A guesthouse shall be used only by the occupants of the principal dwelling or their nonpaying guests. Short-term rental of a guesthouse is not permitted.
B. The guesthouse shall not be leased or rented independently of the main dwelling. A deed restriction in a form approved by the city prohibiting the lease or rental shall be recorded against the property, with proof to the community development director or designee, prior to issuance of a building permit for the guesthouse.
C. A guesthouse shall only be permitted on a lot containing an area of eight thousand (8,000) square feet or larger which has an existing owner-occupied single-family dwelling unit, or where a building permit has been issued and construction is in process for the single-family dwelling unit. A guesthouse may be constructed on lots of less than eight thousand (8,000) square feet in an approved planned development (PD) zone; provided, a guesthouse is an allowed use within the project’s PD text, and other standards in section 10-17A-1 are met.
D. Only one (1) guesthouse or accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted per lot of record.
E. The guesthouse shall be located outside of all setback areas. The guesthouse shall meet the setback requirements for the main dwelling.
F. The guesthouse shall not have less than one hundred fifty (150) square feet of floor area or more than four hundred (400) square feet of floor area.
G. There shall be no kitchen or cooking facilities within a guesthouse. A microwave, compact refrigerator (less than seven and three-quarters (7¾) cubic feet and thirty-six inches (36") or less in height), and wet bar sink (twelve inches (12") wide or less) is permitted.
H. Architectural design, materials, and construction shall match the primary residential structure.
I. Utilities shall not be metered separately for a guesthouse.
J. Building lot coverage including the guesthouse and other accessory structures shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the rear lot area if the guesthouse is located in the rear yard. (The rear lot area is the area lying between the rear lot line and rear wall of the single-family dwelling extended to the side lot lines.)
K. The guesthouse shall not exceed a height of fifteen feet (15') for gable roofs, and twelve feet (12') for shed roofs (flat roofs), as measured from the adjacent grade to the highest part of the roof.
L. Separation distance from the main dwelling and guesthouse shall conform to the requirements of the adopted building and fire codes.
M. A site plan shall be submitted to the community development department to determine compliance with the requirements herein prior to issuance of a building permit. A fee as established by the city council shall be paid for the site plan review. The site plan shall be drawn to scale, clearly showing the location of all existing and proposed structures, walls, parking, driveways, and walkways.
N. Guesthouses shall be of new construction only; existing accessory structures (shed, garage, workshop, gazebo, etc.) may not be converted to a guesthouse.
O. A guesthouse may not be used as, attached to, or converted into a garage.
P. A guesthouse may be used as a pool house.
Q. A guesthouse may not be placed in the front yard setback or side yard setback areas. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
An indoor shooting range shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Hours of operation shall be limited to six o’clock (6:00) A.M. to ten o’clock (10:00) P.M.
B. Indoor shooting ranges shall have walls, ceilings, and floors that are impenetrable to the ammunition discharged by firearms being used within it or have internal baffling built so that the ammunition discharged cannot hit the walls or ceiling.
C. Indoor shooting ranges shall be constructed and insulated in such a manner that prevents sound from the discharge of firearms within the facility to exceed a maximum limit of sixty-five (65) dBA at the property line.
D. Magazine (ammunition) storage shall be fully enclosed by construction materials as approved by the building department and fire department per applicable codes. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
Public utilities are permitted with the following standards:
A. A six foot (6') four inch (4") in height solid masonry fence is required to fully enclose the facility. The fence shall not be located in the front yard setback.
B. The front yard setback shall be landscaped in accordance to the commercial standards set forth in sections 10-23-1 through 10-23-3.
C. Lots created and intended for the sole purpose to provide a public utility may be subdivided with less than the required amount of square footage per the zone.
D. Any accessory structure shall be inside the fenced area. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
Residential treatment facilities shall meet the following additional standards:
A. The facility is licensed by the Utah Department of Human Services.
B. The facility operator must provide prior written notice to the police department of each convicted felon to be treated in such facility.
C. Provide at least thirty percent (30%) of the area as open space or playground and one (1) parking space per staff member on the highest shift plus one (1) parking space for each five (5) persons housed in the facility. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022)
Recreational vehicle parks for both long-term and short-term use shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Minimum Size: Each recreational vehicle park shall have one (1) common owner, and a minimum size of five (5) acres.
B. Access Roads: A hard-surfaced (concrete or asphalt) roadway of at least twenty-five feet (25') in width and constructed to city specifications must serve each recreational vehicle in the park (twelve feet (12') wide for one-way streets).
C. Access: Access to all RV parks shall be from a dedicated and approved public street at an approved point or points. No RV space shall have direct access from a public street.
D. Off-Street Parking: Hard-surfaced parking spaces shall be provided for each recreational vehicle located in the RV park and at least one (1) additional automobile for each RV space or lot.
E. Recreation Space: For each RV park having ten (10) or more units, at least four thousand (4,000) square feet of common, usable recreation area is required, along with an additional one hundred (100) square feet for each unit in excess of ten (10).
F. Density: The maximum density for a recreational vehicle park shall not exceed sixteen (16) units per gross acre.
G. Spaces: Each recreational vehicle space shall have a minimum width of twenty feet (20'). All recreational vehicles shall be able to park in designated spaces, and no portion of a driveway or roadway may be used for recreational vehicle parking.
H. Permitted: Only recreational vehicles, travel trailers, motor homes, park models and park trailers may be located in an RV park.
I. Minimum Yard Clearances for Recreational Vehicle Park Subdivision:
1. Front or side yard on a public street: twenty-five feet (25');
4. All RVs shall maintain at least a ten foot (10') spacing between units;
5. A six foot (6') four inch (4") high solid fence shall be erected along all side and rear property lines when a recreational vehicle park is located adjacent to any use, except another recreational vehicle park.
J. Utilities Required: Each recreational vehicle parking space shall have connections available for water, sewer and electricity. All utility connections shall be located underground. All recreational vehicle parks shall be connected to a public sewer system for all sewer connections or dump stations.
K. Service Building: All recreational vehicle parks shall contain a service building containing all sanitary facilities required by the Utah State Department of Health Code of Recreational Vehicle, Camp or Trailer Court Sanitation Regulations, and shall provide a dump station for dependent recreational vehicles.
L. Outdoor Living Space: Each recreational vehicle parking space shall be provided with a minimum of three hundred (300) square feet of “outdoor living” space located adjacent to the vehicle parking space. Said outdoor living space shall be maintained in a clean and weed-free manner and shall be kept free from garbage or debris of any kind.
M. Additions and Awnings: All structures are regulated by the International Building Code in effect at the time of construction. No addition or enclosure shall exceed four hundred twenty-five (425) square feet of total floor area. The maximum allowed size of a dwelling unit within an RV park shall not exceed eight hundred twenty-five (825) square feet of total floor area.
N. Minimum Separation: In no case shall the RV or the addition be closer to an adjacent RV than ten feet (10'), nor closer than five feet (5') to an interior property line. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
A. Storage facilities located adjacent to residential zones shall be screened with and surrounded by a solid block wall no less than six feet (6') four inches (4") in height, and landscaping such as high-growing shrubs or trees placed close together (planted less than five feet (5') on center) that will effectively screen and shield the storage units from public view when abutting the adjacent residential zone.
B. Lighting shall be no higher than a canopy, or, if there is no canopy, no higher than eighteen feet (18'). Lights shall be fully shielded and shall comply with chapter 14 of this title, Outdoor Lighting.
C. Access to the property shall be laid out in a manner so that all vehicle stacking is on private property. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
Short-term residential rental development shall meet the following additional standards:
A. A single-family residence may be permitted as a short-term residential rental property if the short-term rental property is:
1. Located on a lot size of two (2) acres or larger;
2. Contiguous to and fronts on a major collector or arterial street (sixty-six foot (66') right-of-way or more); and
3. Separated by at least five hundred feet (500') from another property used for short-term rental.
B. Landscape Maintenance: Each short-term rental property shall comply with the landscape requirements outlined in section 4-7-11. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
Storage rental units shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Storage Rental Units – All Zones (Except a PD-C Zone): Storage rental units shall be limited to twelve feet (12') overall height for the storage unit portion of the facility.
1. Site location of storage facilities shall be:
a. Located behind a retail, office, or similar “storefront” and other appropriate mixed uses which effectively screen the storage units from public street views; or
b. Located to the rear of existing commercial developments so the storage units are not the dominant view from public streets; and
c. When located adjacent to a residential zone, shall have the front of the storage units screened behind a front façade typical of a commercial, retail, or office building, or similar façade.
2. Exterior vertical surfaces of the storage facilities shall be covered with fifty percent (50%) of the area in decorative materials such as: decorative brick veneer, stone, textured block, or other similar materials, and the remaining fifty percent (50%) shall be finished with stucco. No unfinished metal or painted metal buildings are permitted.
3. Colors are limited to natural, muted tones that emulate the local geologic formations common to the area and blend with the predominant colors of the natural surroundings.
4. Lighting shall comply with dark sky principles and regulations.
5. Individual storage units shall not be used for manufacturing, retail or wholesale selling, office functions, other business or service uses, and/or human or animal habitation.
6. Storage facilities shall not permit the storage of any hazardous, flammable, or explosive materials; hazardous or extremely hazardous waste; or any material which creates obnoxious dust, odor or fumes.
7. Main access shall be permitted only from a public street. Access to individual storage units shall be permitted only from interior private drives.
8. Storage facilities located adjacent to residential zones shall be screened with a solid block wall no less than six feet (6') four inches (4") in height, and landscaping such as high-growing shrubs or trees placed close together (planted less than five feet (5') on center) that will effectively screen and shield the storage units from public view when abutting the adjacent residential zone.
B. Storage Rental Units in a PD-C Zone: In a PD-C zone, storage rental units are not limited to a single story, but shall meet the following additional standards:
1. The property is located in an isolated area. “Isolated” is defined as:
a. The property is not conducive to standard commercial, retail, professional office, or residential development;
b. The storage rental units provide a transition from a more intense use or zoning district to a residential zone;
c. The property is screened from the public street behind other property or development that fronts the public street; and
d. The storage rental units are located along a master-planned ninety foot (90') right-of-way;
2. Storage rental units accessed from the exterior of the building must be located behind a solid fence, which obstructs the buildings from the public right-of-way;
3. Multiple-story storage rental units must provide building façades with architectural articulation. Building façade articulation shall include a variation in base, middle, and top of a building created by variations in color and materials. This can be achieved through:
a. Combinations of stepping back or extending a portion of the façade (pop-outs); and
b. Vertical divisions using different textures and materials.
4. Windows must be opaque, unless the windows are for the business office on the ground floor;
5. Single-story storage facilities can be constructed of prefabricated metal buildings; provided, that the exterior vertical surfaces of the storage facilities are covered with fifty percent (50%) of the area in decorative materials such as: decorative brick veneer, stone, textured block, or other similar materials, and the remaining fifty percent (50%) is finished with stucco;
6. Unfinished metal or painted-metal buildings are not permitted;
7. Colors shall be limited to natural, muted tones that emulate the local geologic formations common to the area and blend with the predominant colors of the natural surroundings;
8. Lighting shall be required to be constructed and shielded (dark sky shielding) to not directly illuminate, or create glare visible from, adjacent properties or public rights-of-way. All outdoor lighting shall be fully shielded and downward directed in compliance with the following:
a. No artificial light source shall project direct artificial light into the nighttime sky;
b. No artificial light source shall be placed at a location, angle, or height that creates a light encroachment; and
c. Light-source shielding shall be made of completely opaque material such that light escapes only through the bottom. Shielding that is translucent, transparent, has perforations or slits of any kind, or allows light to escape through it in any other manner is not permitted;
9. Individual storage units shall not be used for manufacturing, retail or wholesale selling, office functions, other business or service uses, and/or human or animal habitation;
10. Storage facilities shall not permit the storage of any hazardous, flammable, or explosive materials; hazardous or extremely hazardous waste; or any material which creates obnoxious dust, odor or fumes;
11. Main access shall only be allowed from a public street. Access to individual storage units shall be from interior private drives only;
12. Storage facilities located adjacent to any residential zone shall be limited to twenty-five feet (25'), be screened with a solid-block wall no less than six feet (6') four inches (4") in height, and have a ten foot (10') landscape strip along the property line; and
13. Landscaping shall include shrubs and trees planted at least five feet (5') on center. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2020-06-002, 6-4-2020)
In order to preserve the limited water resources within the city of St. George, car washes shall meet the following additional standards:
A. In addition to the applicable landscaping requirements of chapter 23 of this title, landscaping for all car washes shall double the number of plantings required 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 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.
H. Water Limitations:
1. All car washes must install systems and equipment sufficient to limit the amount of fresh culinary water used on a per-vehicle basis. From July 1, 2022, until June 30, 2027, 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.
2. 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 secondary irrigation water in the wash cycle may be permitted in lieu of some recycling requirements if approved by the St. George city water department. 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. (Ord. 2021-05-002, 5-6-2021; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022)
A. No new golf course shall be approved unless the development is capable of providing its own wet water source sufficient to irrigate the golf course. Paper water rights shall not be sufficient. No culinary water may be used to irrigate any new golf course.
B. Commencing July 1, 2024, all golf courses within the city, both new and existing, must provide to the city water department a water budget identifying anticipated water usage and all water conservation measures being taken. If the current condition changes within the golf course, an updated water budget is required to be sent to the city water department. (Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022; amd. Ord. 2024-016, 3-21-2024)
No new amusement center with water activities shall be approved unless the development is capable of providing its own wet water source sufficient to provide perpetual water for the water activities. Paper water rights shall not be sufficient. No culinary water may be used to fill, refill, or operate the water activities. (Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022)
Hobby garage units shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Site location of hobby garage facilities shall be:
1. Located where main access into the project is not directly across the street from residential; and
2. Main access shall be permitted only from a public street. Access to individual storage units shall be permitted only from interior private drives.
B. Each hobby garage unit shall have a minimum front setback of twenty feet (20') from interior private drive.
C. Each hobby garage unit shall have minimum floor dimensions of twenty feet (20') wide by forty feet (40') deep.
D. Each hobby garage shall have at least one (1) garage door and one (1) exterior door to access the hobby garage. The exterior door cannot be connected to garage door.
E. Garage door minimum dimensions shall be at least ten feet (10') wide by fourteen feet (14') high.
F. Height of hobby garage units are limited to a single story:
1. Maximum height of units shall not exceed twenty-five feet (25').
2. Free standing mezzanines are allowed in units.
G. Building façades shall have:
1. Architectural variations such as contrasting building materials and textures, and variations in rooflines, colors to blend in with the surrounding neighborhood; and
2. Exterior vertical surfaces fronting public streets shall be covered with fifty percent (50%) of the area in decorative materials such as: decorative brick veneer, stone, textured block, or other similar materials, and the remaining fifty percent (50%) shall be finished with stucco; except, accent features of painted or rustic metal are permitted and shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the exterior; and
3. Colors are limited to natural, muted tones that emulate the local geologic formations common to the area and blend with the predominant colors of the natural surroundings.
H. Areas not covered by private drive, driveways, or buildings must be landscaped according to title 10, chapter 23 of this code.
I. Lighting shall be required and shall comply with dark sky principles and regulations.
J. Individual hobby garage units shall not be used for manufacturing, retail or wholesale selling, office functions, other business or service uses, and/or residential use.
K. Hobby garage units shall not permit the bulk storage of any hazardous, flammable, or explosive materials; hazardous or extremely hazardous waste; or any material which creates obnoxious dust, odor, or fumes.
L. Each hobby garage unit is limited to the following:
1. One-half (1/2) bath, limited to sink and toilet only; and
2. There shall be no kitchen or cooking facilities. Permitted items include: microwave, refrigerator, and wet bar sink (twelve inches (12") wide or less).
M. Hobby garage ownership and operation requirements:
1. Units which are not subdivided and owned entirely by the same owner shall provide operational plans or CC&Rs to the city as part of the application for review.
2. Units which are subdivided as condominiums and individually owned must comply with all provisions in this title and the Utah Condominium Act.
3. All units, whether subdivided or unsubdivided, shall be managed by a common manager or entity. (Ord. 2022-10-008, 10-20-2022)
Rep. by Ord. 2023-039, 11-16-2023 (Ord. 2022-12-004, 12-15-2022)
Code reviser’s note: Ordinance 2023-003 added the provisions of this section as 10-17A-19. It has been editorially renumbered to avoid duplication of numbering.
Food truck parks shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Lot Requirements:
1. All parcels dedicated to food truck parks shall meet the lot size and width requirements of the zone in which they are located.
B. Site Improvements:
1. If a commissary kitchen is included, a staff-approved wastewater disposal facility is required.
a. The facility shall include a properly sized grease interceptor in accordance with section 8-4-14 with the minimum allowable size of one thousand (1,000) gallons; larger food truck parks may require a larger size.
b. The facility must meet Utah Administrative Code Rules R392-301-6(2)(b) and (c).
c. Approval of the grease waste cleanout is required.
2. Public restrooms are required on site.
3. Main access shall be permitted only from a public street.
4. All food trucks not parked on paved pads may substitute pavement for a six inch (6") depth of Type II road base and three inches (3") of gravel, with a minimum gravel size of one-half inch (1/2") in diameter. There must be at least fifty feet (50') between this substitute surface and the access point to the public street.
5. All food truck parks shall have an approved site plan before opening. The site plan must include the following:
a. Location and orientation of each vendor pad;
b. Location of access(es) to public street;
c. Location of trash enclosures;
d. Size and location of seating areas;
e. Landscaping in accordance with chapter 23 of this title;
f. The location of all proposed activities on site;
g. Vehicle and pedestrian circulation;
h. Location of required parking;
i. Lighting plan in accordance with chapter 14 of this title;
j. Sign plan in accordance with title 9, chapter 13 of this code;
k. Utility plan in accordance with section 10-8-3, including the location of all utility hookups provided for each pad;
l. Location of all permanent structures;
m. Wastewater management plan.
C. Each food truck shall have an active business license in accordance with title 3, chapter 2, article R of this code and Utah Code Annotated section 11-56-103. Each food truck park shall have an active business license in accordance with title 3, chapter 1 of this code.
D. All proposed activity within a food truck park shall not occur within a dedicated public right-of-way.
E. Food truck parks shall be managed by a common manager or entity.
F. Food truck parks are not permitted to operate drive-through services.
G. All food trucks shall be kept in good operating condition and able to easily be removed on a daily basis. (Ord. 2023-003, 7-20-2023)
In addition to compliance with the RCC (residential central city) zone development and architectural standards (sections 10-7E-2, 10-7E-3); the R-1-8 (single-family residential, eight thousand (8,000) minimum lot size) zone standards; and the R-2, R-3, R-4 (multiple-family residential) zone standards, live-work units shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Location: Live-work units shall be permitted in the following locations:
1. Within an RCC, R-1-8, R-2, R-3, or R-4 zone that has connected neighborhood or connected corridor as the land use designation.
2. The live-work unit shall be located on a public street.
B. Occupancy:
1. The nonresidential use must be operated by a resident of the live-work unit.
C. Structure:
1. Live-work units are allowed in a single-family detached unit, or a multifamily unit built to commercial building and fire code standards.
2. The live/work unit shall not be greater than three thousand (3,000) square feet unless the adopted building code provisions are met.
3. The nonresidential area shall not be greater than fifty percent (50%) of each live-work unit.
4. In a multi-floor structure, the nonresidential area shall be limited to the first or main floor only.
5. Only one (1) housing/work unit is allowed per lot.
6. An accessory dwelling unit is allowed on a lot that contains a live-work unit according to the requirements found in section 10-17A-3.
D. Parking:
1. The required off-street residential parking spaces shall comply with the residential area requirements found in section 10-19-4.
2. In addition to the required residential parking, the required off-street commercial parking spaces shall be a minimum of one (1) parking space per five hundred (500) square feet of commercial space.
3. Location of Parking: No commercial parking area shall be located within the front yard area shown below in the hatched area labeled as “No Parking.” Parking may be located within the street-side setback on a corner lot. Parking must be set back at least ten feet (10') from the back of sidewalk and screened from the street and neighboring property by a three-and-one-half foot (3 1/2') solid masonry wall or by a three-and-one-half (3 1/2) landscaped berm.

E. Live-Work Commercial Use List: Any commercial use not specifically permitted is prohibited. Uses indicated by the letter “P” below are permitted. Only the following commercial uses are allowed in live-work units:
P | |
Professional Artisan’s Workshop | P |
Office | P |
P | |
P | |
P | |
Retail | P |
F. Landscape:
1. Landscape is required in the front yard and shall include street trees and comply with the minimum landscaping standards found in sections 10-23-1 and 10-23-2.
G. Lighting:
1. All outdoor lighting shall be fully shielded and downward directed.
2. No outdoor pole lighting is allowed.
H. Signage:
1. Signage is allowed as per the arts district sign regulations found in section 10-13E-2 with the exception that no pole signs are allowed.
I. Hours of Operation:
1. All business-related outdoor activity, including, but not limited to, deliveries, pickups, noise, dining areas, or unreasonable disturbance in excess of that which is normal to a residential use, shall be conducted between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. and nine o’clock (9:00) P.M.
J. Outdoor Display Area:
1. Outdoor retail display areas may extend five feet (5') into the front yard, measured from the primary structure or the front porch when applicable, but in no case shall be closer than fifteen feet (15') from the back of sidewalk.
2. All pedestrian pathways are to remain unobstructed.
3. Outdoor retail displays are limited to the business hours between seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. and nine o’clock (9:00) P.M. and must be placed indoors at all other times. This includes all temporary structures in conjunction with the displays. Umbrellas and dining tables in conjunction with outdoor dining for a restaurant are not included. (Ord. 2024-062, 10-3-2024)
Each conditional use permit applicant shall submit a complete application upon forms provided by the city, which, at a minimum, shall include:
A. A description of the proposed use;
B. A site plan and supporting materials;
C. A design schematic;
D. A description of mitigating design elements;
E. A description of mitigating management practices and plan; and
F. Any proposed conditions of approval. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
The land use authority for conditional use permit approval is the city council. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
In reviewing an application for a conditional use permit, the land use authority shall consider whether the application:
A. Identifies the maximum intensity of the proposed development and use;
B. Complies with all provisions of the code; and
C. Compared to permitted development and uses within the zone, substantially mitigates the adverse impacts that are reasonably anticipated from the magnitude and intensity of the development and use, as proposed, considering:
1. The size and location of the site;
2. Traffic generation, timing and nature of traffic impacts and the existing condition and capacity of the streets in the area;
3. Utility demand and available capacity, including storm water retention;
4. Emergency vehicle access and anticipated average- and peak-day demand;
5. Location and amount of off-street parking;
6. Internal vehicular and pedestrian circulation system, including delivery vehicles, loading and unloading;
7. Fencing, screening, and landscaping to separate the conditional use from adjoining property and uses;
8. Building mass, bulk, design and orientation, and the location of buildings on the site including orientation to buildings on adjoining lots or parcels;
9. Usable open space;
10. Signs and lighting;
11. Physical design and compatibility with surrounding structures in terms of mass, scale, style, design, and architectural detailing;
12. Noise, vibration, odors, steam, or other factors that might adversely affect people and property on site and off site;
13. Control of delivery and service vehicles, loading and unloading zones;
14. Generation and screening of trash, and automated garbage collection (dumpsters);
15. Recycling program and pickup areas;
16. The potential adverse impacts arising from the conduct of patrons, guests, employees, occupants, or their affiliates;
17. Within and adjoining the site, the impacts of the use on public property and environmentally sensitive lands;
18. Hours of operation, delivery and use;
19. Special hazards arising from the use, or from its reasonably anticipated secondary effects, including its potential to attract criminal behavior; and
20. Demand for public infrastructure or services. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
Upon review and consideration of the criteria identified in sections 10-17B-1 and 10-17B-3, compared to the impacts of allowed uses in the zone, the proposal shall:
A. Be compatible in use, scale and design with allowed uses in the zone; and
B. Not compromise the health, safety, or welfare of:
1. Persons employed within or using the proposed development;
2. Those residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use or development;
3. Property or improvements in the vicinity of the proposed use or development; or
4. Not impose disproportionate burdens on the citizens of the city.
C. The land use authority shall issue a conditional use permit, if the applicant has proposed, or if the land use authority can propose, conditions of approval to substantially mitigate the reasonably anticipated detrimental effects of the proposed use in accordance with the standards and criteria herein. The conditional use permit shall describe the scope of the permit, and the conditions of approval.
D. If the land use authority determines that the applicant has not proposed, and the land use authority cannot impose, additional, reasonable conditions of approval to comply with the standards and criteria herein, the land use authority may deny the conditional use permit application. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
A. The land use authority may reasonably modify the conditions of a conditional use permit if the actual detrimental effects of previously identified adverse impacts are greater than anticipated, or the proposed mitigation has been unsuccessful at mitigating the actual detrimental effects, in order to comply with the standards herein.
B. Modification may be initiated by the applicant, the city, or an injured party with standing. The party seeking the modification shall pay the costs associated with the modification proceedings and file a petition for modification with the city. Modification proceedings are conducted in the same manner as an initial review.
C. The conditional use permit holder is a necessary part to the modification proceedings and shall be afforded due process. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
A. A conditional use may not be expanded without undergoing modification proceedings, as provided in sections 10-17B-1 through 10-17B-9.
B. A person expands a conditional use if the square footage of a structure on the property will be increased by greater than ten percent (10%) of the square footage existing at the time of the initial application.
C. A conditional use has grown if the following occurs:
1. The pedestrian or vehicle traffic has increased by greater than twenty percent (20%) than was anticipated at the time of the initial application, and the increased traffic is a result of the use;
2. Off-street parking has become inadequate due to the number of customers, employees or occupants associated with the use; or
3. Other detrimental effects, such as noise, odor, or light pollution, have increased beyond that which was reasonably anticipated at the time of initial application.
4. The city may initiate modification proceedings if a conditional use has grown to the extent provided in this section. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
A. The conditional use permit may be revoked or suspended if any of the following occur or are found to have occurred:
1. The permit was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation;
2. One (1) or more of the conditions of the permit have not been met;
3. The holder or user of the permit has failed to comply with any local, state or federal laws governing the conduct of the use;
4. The holder or user of the permit has failed to construct or maintain the site as shown on the approved plans; or
5. A conditional use has been expanded or grown and cannot mitigate the detrimental effects of that expansion or growth.
B. Revocation is appropriate when the applicant, holder or user has knowingly engaged in conduct which violates the conditional use permit, or when the applicant, holder or user has previously had its permit suspended. Notice shall be given of a pending revocation, and the property owner will be given reasonable notice, and an opportunity to cure the violation in the same manner as provided for other violations of zoning ordinances. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)
A. Conditional Use Not Implemented: A conditional use permit expires if the permit has not been implemented within one (1) year from the date of approval. The permit is considered implemented if the holder of the permit engages in the activity permitted by the conditional use permit. One (1) extension for one (1) year may be granted if the land use authority finds that the use still complies with the review standards, the permit holder has commenced substantial construction on the site for which the permit was granted and additional time is reasonably necessary to complete construction. A request for an extension shall be filed not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration date. If the conditional use is for a bar establishment, the conditional use permit expires if the bar establishment does not obtain its alcohol licenses or is not operating as a bar establishment within six (6) months from the date of approval. No extension is allowed for the bar establishment. For purposes of this section, the land use authority is the city council.
B. Conditional Use Abandoned: If the approved use or activity ceases for any reason for a continuous period of six (6) consecutive months or more, the conditional use permit shall automatically terminate without further notice, as having been abandoned. A person may only reinstate the conditional use after a new conditional use permit is issued. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2021-02-001, 2-4-2021)
The land use authority shall require the applicant to comply with all of sections 10-17B-1 through 10-17B-8 requirements, above, and these specific additional standards for the following conditional uses:
A. Multiple-Family Dwellings Twenty (20) Units or More or Twelve (12) Dwelling Units an Acre or More: A multiple-family development with twenty (20) or more total dwelling units, or with a density of twelve (12) dwelling units per acre or more, shall meet the following additional standards, and shall be approved by the city council:
1. Applicants shall submit a site plan, materials board, and elevation drawings showing the project’s overall design plan, including landscaping and proposed building exteriors.
2. All elevations shall have an aesthetic variation of materials and colors, design articulation, and architectural relief.
3. Upon staff evaluation and recommendation, the city council shall review the design plans to determine whether the proposed development will be compatible with the character of adjacent and surrounding developments, and whether aesthetically the development is harmonious with the character of the neighborhood in terms of style, materials and colors.
B. Buildings with Ground Floor Area of Twenty Thousand (20,000) Square Feet or Greater: Buildings with ground floor area of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or greater must meet the following additional standards. Buildings with a ground floor (footprint) area of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or more, or a site with an aggregate ground floor (footprint) square footage of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or more, shall meet the following additional standards:
1. Vehicle access and parking lots properly designed for safety, efficiency and beauty. Parking lots should be landscaped with shade trees throughout the lot to avoid major heat islands, and to break up large asphalt areas.
2. Enhanced landscaping of the project site that promotes common community appearance.
3. Building façade articulation shall include a variation in base, middle, and top of a building created by variations in color and materials. Articulated tops should consist of pitch dormers, gable ends, cornice detailing, or similar details. The base of a building shall include elements that relate to human scale such as doors, windows, texture, projections, awnings and canopies, ornament, etc. Buildings shall provide visual interest through articulation of the façade through:
a. Combinations of significant stepping back or extending a portion of the façade (pop-outs);
b. Vertical divisions using different textures and materials;
c. Divisions into storefronts, with separate display windows and entrances, variation in rooflines by alternating dormers, stepped roofs, gables, or other roof elements; and
d. Arcades, awnings, window bays, arched windows, and balconies at intervals.
4. Building colors are limited to natural, muted tones that emulate the local geologic formations common to the area and blend with the predominant colors of the natural surroundings. Bright, white or contrasting colors shall be limited to trim.
5. A site plan along with colored building elevations of all sides of the building and a three (3) dimensional rendering shall demonstrate that the application complies with each of these criteria.
6. Upon staff evaluation and recommendation, the city council shall review the design plans, upon recommendation from the planning commission, to determine whether the proposed development will be compatible with the character of adjacent and surrounding developments, and whether aesthetically the development is harmonious with the character of the neighborhood in terms of style, materials and colors. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)