Saint George City Zoning Code

5 Agricultural

Zones A-0.5, A-1, A-5, A-10, A-20

10-5-1: ALLOWED USES:

Any use not specifically permitted, permitted with standards, or conditionally permitted is prohibited. Only the following uses are allowed:

A. Uses indicated by the letter “P” below are permitted in the designated zone.

B. Uses indicated by the letters “PS” are permitted uses with required standards in this zone. Uses must comply with the standards and evaluation criteria established in chapter 17 of this title.

C. Uses indicated by the letter “C” are conditional uses in the designated zone.

		A-0.5	A-1	A-5	A-10	A-20
Agriculture		P	P	P	P	P
Apiaries/beekeeping, chapter 10-17		PS	PS	PS	PS	PS
Barns and corrals for agriculture and livestock – at least 100' from any dwelling		P	P	P	P	P
Barns and corrals for agriculture and livestock – at least 50' from any dwelling		P	P
Cemetery				P	P	P
City facility, primary		P	P	P	P	P
City facility accessory uses – Accessory structure and use		P	P	P	P	P
Commercial kennels – Up to 12 animals per acre – At least 100' from any dwelling				PS	PS	PS
Commercial agriculture or livestock business		P	P	P	P	P
Communication transmission facilities, including wireless, primary		PS	PS	PS	PS	PS
Communication transmission facilities, including wireless, primary, height over 50'		C	C	C	C	C
Greenhouse, high tower or plant nurseries (no retail)		P	P	P	P	P
Livestock – Up to 12 animals per acre		P	P	P	P	P
Livestock – Over 12 animals per acre		P		P	P	P
Medical cannabis pharmacy, Utah licensed – At least 600' from a primarily residential zone				P	P	P
Medical cannabis production establishment, Utah licensed: Cultivation facility Independent testing laboratory Processing facility						P
Public utility facilities, primary		PS	PS	PS	PS	PS
Religious facility, primary		P	P	P	P	P
Residential treatment facility				PS
School, public or charter, primary		P	P	P	P	P
Single-family dwelling, primary			P	P	P	P
Single-family dwelling accessory uses:	Accessory structure and use		P	P	P	P
	Accessory dwelling unit		PS	PS	PS	PS
	Child care, in-home babysitting		P	P	P	P
	Child care, family		P	P	P	P
	Guesthouse		PS	PS	PS	PS
	Home occupation		P	P	P	P
	Hogs to be raised by resident for purposes of meeting requirements of a youth club - maximum of 2 hogs per 37,500 sf for a maximum of 6 months		PS	PS	PS	PS
	Hog pen/shelter – Up to 8' tall and 100 sf – Allowed only in rear yard at least 100' from any dwelling; required effective manure management		PS	PS	PS	PS
	Small animals (not produced for food) up to 8 animals		P	P	P	P
	Urban hens and rabbits – Up to 6 adult hens and 4 adult rabbits per 1,000 sf of lot area – No more than 16 animals per lot, up to 10 rabbits – Up to 1 rooster per acre kept at least 50' from any residential zone		P	P	P	P
	Urban hen/rabbit coop, pen or cage – Up to 8' tall and 200 sf – Allowed only in rear yard, at least 20' from lot line (unless solid perimeter fence); required effective manure management		PS	PS	PS	PS

(Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2020-06-002, 6-4-2020)

10-5-2: HEIGHT REGULATIONS:

No residential dwelling shall be erected to a height less than ten feet (10'), and no structure shall be greater than forty feet (40'), unless a conditional use permit is granted for a greater height. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)

10-5-3: AREA, WIDTH AND YARD REQUIREMENTS:

This section was recently amended by Ordinance 2025-065, codified in September 2025.

The minimum area, width and yard requirements for each zone are as indicated below:

District	Area Minimum	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Yard Setbacks
District	Area Minimum	Minimum Lot Width	Front and Street Side	Side	Rear
A-0.5	20,000 square feet	80 feet	20 feet	10 feet	10 feet
A-1	40,000 square feet	100 feet	20 feet	10 feet	10 feet
A-5	5 acres	100 feet	20 feet	20 feet	20 feet
A-10	10 acres	500 feet	20 feet	20 feet	20 feet
A-20	20 acres	500 feet	20 feet	20 feet	20 feet

(Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2025-065, 8-21-2025)

10-5-4: DESIGN CRITERIA:

A complete application for single-family occupancy must include a site plan, architectural plans and construction drawings of one-quarter (1/4) scale, that show building materials, exterior elevations and floor plans of all proposed structures that meet the following criteria:

A. HUD Standards, Construction Codes: All development must comply with the construction codes and, as applicable, the national manufactured housing construction and safety standards and ICC guidelines for manufactured housing installations, that are capable of transferring design deadloads and live loads, and other design loads unique to local home sites, due to wind, seismic, soil and water conditions, that are imposed by or upon the structure into the underlying soil or bedrock without failure.

B. Perimeter footings at least twelve inches (12") below grade.

C. For all dwellings:

1. Space beneath the structure must be enclosed at the perimeter of the dwelling in accordance with ICC guidelines and constructed of weather resistant materials aesthetically consistent with concrete or masonry type foundation materials.

2. A minimum landing of thirty-six inches (36") by thirty-six inches (36") at each exit.

3. All manufactured home running gear, tongues, axles and wheels must be removed and stored off site or in a separately enclosed structure.

D. Exterior Materials: Each dwelling shall have exterior materials of wood, hardwood, brick, concrete, stucco, glass, metal lap, vinyl lap, tile or stone.

E. Width Of Dwelling: The width of each dwelling shall not be less than twenty feet (20') at the narrowest point of its first floor, exclusive of any garage, bay window, or appendages.

F. Minimum Floor Area: Each dwelling shall have a minimum floor area, exclusive of garage and basement, of one thousand (1,000) square feet.

G. Special Water Standards: The following standards shall apply to all new or remodeled single-family units:

1. Residential dwelling units shall install hot water recirculation systems unless hot water delivery can be demonstrated to occur without first displacing more than six-tenths (0.6) gallons of system water.

2. Residential dwelling units shall install WaterSense-labeled fixtures, including, but not limited to, faucets, showerheads, toilets, and urinals.

3. Residential dwelling units shall install Energy Star-qualified appliances. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022)

10-5-5: LANDSCAPE STANDARDS:

All new or remodeled construction or development shall meet the following standards:

A. The total lawn area for any residential lot shall not exceed eight percent (8%) of the total lot size, regardless of zoning, up to a maximum of one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet for lots up to twenty thousand (20,000) square feet. Lots which are greater than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet may have a lawn area of up to two thousand (2,000) square feet. Lots which are less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet may have a lawn area of up to six hundred (600) square feet even if that amount exceeds eight percent (8%) of the lot size. All lots must comply with subsection B of this section. This does not include any pasture or other types of grasses that are not part of landscaping.

B. Lawn shall be prohibited in park strips, all landscape areas less than eight feet (8') wide, and on any slope that exceeds fifteen percent (15%). Areas with soil slopes greater than fifteen percent (15%) shall have erosion control measures and may be landscaped with deep-rooting, water-conserving plants that do not include lawn.

C. Each single-family dwelling shall have a minimum of two (2) water-conserving trees with a minimum of one and one-half inch (1 1/2") caliper trunk.

D. Exterior, decorative water features are limited to one (1) decorative water feature with a fifty (50) gallon or less capacity and maintained recirculating pumps.

E. Exceptions: The irrigation of crops and watering of livestock are not included in the landscape regulations. (Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022)

10-5-6: YARDS UNOBSTRUCTED – EXCEPTIONS:

This section was recently amended by Ordinance 2025-065, codified in September 2025.

A. Every part of the setback area shall be open to the sky, unobstructed except for:

1. The ordinary projections of belt courses, eaves, chimneys, flues, cantilevered balconies, decks, ornamental features, open fire escapes, or open outside stairways (in side or rear only), which project into a setback not more than four feet (4');

2. A porte-cochere may extend from the main dwelling doorway and over a circular drive. The porte-cochere shall be open on three (3) sides and no more than thirty feet (30') wide if it projects into the front setback. Each porte-cochere shall have a fifteen foot (15') or greater setback from the front property line;

3. City public transit shelters, with or without public restrooms, may be located within a setback area adjacent to a public street;

4. Patio Cover: A patio or area cover is only permitted in a rear yard and must meet the following standards:

a. The patio or area covered shall not be enclosed on any side;

b. No more than one-third (1/3) of the rear yard is covered;

c. No cover shall be closer than two feet (2') to the rear and side property line.

B. Accessory Structures: A one (1) story nonagricultural accessory structure is limited as follows:

1. Side Yard: The structure must be:

a. Located outside of the required setbacks;

b. Separated at least six feet (6') from any structure; and

c. No greater than twenty feet (20') in height.

2. Rear Yard: Rear yard accessory structures are permitted if they meet the requirements found here:

a. No portion of a rear yard accessory structure shall be:

(1) Within twenty feet (20') of any street, except a pool may be constructed in a street side yard;

(2) Within six feet (6') of any structure;

(3) Projected across a property line;

(4) Constructed in a manner that will divert storm water onto adjacent property;

(5) Located over a utility easement without prior written approval from the joint utility commission and an encroachment indemnification agreement with terms acceptable to the city attorney; or

(6) Greater than twenty feet (20') in height.

b. A rear yard accessory structure:

(1) May be located zero feet (0') from rear and side property lines;

(2) Shall be constructed in a manner that will not divert storm water onto adjacent property;

(3) Accessory structures (not including barns) shall not be permitted, constructed, or used prior to occupancy of the main structure;

(4) Structures with a roof connection that is less than twelve feet (12') in width, which do not match the materials and design of the main structure, will be considered an accessory structure;

(5) An accessory structure smaller than two hundred (200) square feet, that does not require a building permit, is allowed in the side and rear yard, and no separation is required. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022; Ord. 2025-065, 8-21-2025. Formerly 10-5-5)

10-5-7: CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY:

This section was recently amended by Ordinance 2025-055, codified in July 2025.

A. When Required: The installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and pavement of a type approved by the city is required on any future or existing street where such improvements are not already in existence, unless located within areas identified in St. George City standard specifications section 3.2.3.1, or where existing improvements are damaged or broken.

B. Driveway Improvements: Driveways are required to be paved with an approved surface. Properties located in the A-5, A-10, and A-20 zones are required to pave twenty feet (20') from the public right-of-way. Driveways that extend beyond the twenty feet (20') may substitute pavement for six inch (6") depth of Type II road base, and three inches (3") of gravel, with a minimum size of one inch (1") diameter. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022; Ord. 2025-055, 7-17-2025. Formerly 10-5-6)

10-5-8: UTILITY REQUIREMENTS:

In all areas of the city, connection shall be made to public water, electrical and sewer facilities, unless waived by the city engineer or designee upon a demonstration of an equivalent alternative acceptable to the city. All utilities shall be located underground, unless specifically approved by the city engineer or designee. All construction shall comply with state building codes and all city standards. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022. Formerly 10-5-7)

10-5-9: TEMPORARY BUILDINGS:

A. Construction Or Sales Office: A temporary, on-site construction or sales office that does not meet minimum construction standards may be approved by the city during the construction of permanent facilities for the permitted duration. Such temporary approval may be made for a period up to one (1) year. Extensions may be granted for good cause shown, for an additional six (6) months, up to a maximum of eighteen (18) months.

B. Cargo Containers: Cargo containers may be approved by the city for temporary use by an applicant, only when a permitted use exists or is under construction, and under the following standards:

1. Activities With Building Permit: For on-site use only during permitted construction or renovation; provided, a building permit has been issued for construction-related activities. For the purpose of permitted cargo containers, a building permit will be considered inactive after one hundred eighty (180) days after the last inspection that shows substantial progress toward completion of the project.

2. Activities Without Building Permit: For on-site use during moving or construction activities that do not require a permit on site for thirty (30) days. One (1) thirty (30) day extension may be granted for good cause shown.

3. Vertical stacking is prohibited.

4. Cargo containers shall not be located in fire lanes, required parking spaces or landscaping. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022. Formerly 10-5-8)

10-5-10: SETBACKS ALONG STREETS:

This section was recently amended by Ordinance 2025-065, codified in September 2025.

Lots that have the rear or side property lines adjacent to a public street, or common areas between property lines and a public street, shall maintain the following minimum rear or side setbacks:

A. Side and rear yard setbacks on a street side yard shall be the same as a front yard.

B. Double-Fronting Lots In Residential Zones: Lots that have a rear property line adjacent to a public street shall maintain the following minimum rear setbacks:

1. Double-fronting rear yard setback shall be the same as a front yard.

2. Setbacks for double-fronting lots shall be measured from the masonry wall. The landscape strip shall be on the street side of the wall. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022; Ord. 2025-065, 8-21-2025. Formerly 10-5-9)

10-5-11: RELATED PROVISIONS:

A. Outdoor Lighting – Chapter 14 of this title.

B. Permitted with Standards and Conditional Uses – Chapter 17 of this title.

C. Walls, Fences and Hedges – Chapter 18 of this title.

D. Off-Street Parking Requirements – Chapter 19 of this title.

E. Motor Vehicle Access and Loading – Chapter 20 of this title.

F. Signs – Title 9, chapter 13 of this code. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-07-009, 7-28-2022. Formerly 10-5-10)

Saint George City Zoning Code

5 Agricultural

Zones A-0.5, A-1, A-5, A-10, A-20

10-5-1: ALLOWED USES:

Any use not specifically permitted, permitted with standards, or conditionally permitted is prohibited. Only the following uses are allowed:

A. Uses indicated by the letter “P” below are permitted in the designated zone.

B. Uses indicated by the letters “PS” are permitted uses with required standards in this zone. Uses must comply with the standards and evaluation criteria established in chapter 17 of this title.

C. Uses indicated by the letter “C” are conditional uses in the designated zone.

		A-0.5	A-1	A-5	A-10	A-20
Agriculture		P	P	P	P	P
Apiaries/beekeeping, chapter 10-17		PS	PS	PS	PS	PS
Barns and corrals for agriculture and livestock – at least 100' from any dwelling		P	P	P	P	P
Barns and corrals for agriculture and livestock – at least 50' from any dwelling		P	P
Cemetery				P	P	P
City facility, primary		P	P	P	P	P
City facility accessory uses – Accessory structure and use		P	P	P	P	P
Commercial kennels – Up to 12 animals per acre – At least 100' from any dwelling				PS	PS	PS
Commercial agriculture or livestock business		P	P	P	P	P
Communication transmission facilities, including wireless, primary		PS	PS	PS	PS	PS
Communication transmission facilities, including wireless, primary, height over 50'		C	C	C	C	C
Greenhouse, high tower or plant nurseries (no retail)		P	P	P	P	P
Livestock – Up to 12 animals per acre		P	P	P	P	P
Livestock – Over 12 animals per acre		P		P	P	P
Medical cannabis pharmacy, Utah licensed – At least 600' from a primarily residential zone				P	P	P
Medical cannabis production establishment, Utah licensed: Cultivation facility Independent testing laboratory Processing facility						P
Public utility facilities, primary		PS	PS	PS	PS	PS
Religious facility, primary		P	P	P	P	P
Residential treatment facility				PS
School, public or charter, primary		P	P	P	P	P
Single-family dwelling, primary			P	P	P	P
Single-family dwelling accessory uses:	Accessory structure and use		P	P	P	P
	Accessory dwelling unit		PS	PS	PS	PS
	Child care, in-home babysitting		P	P	P	P
	Child care, family		P	P	P	P
	Guesthouse		PS	PS	PS	PS
	Home occupation		P	P	P	P
	Hogs to be raised by resident for purposes of meeting requirements of a youth club - maximum of 2 hogs per 37,500 sf for a maximum of 6 months		PS	PS	PS	PS
	Hog pen/shelter – Up to 8' tall and 100 sf – Allowed only in rear yard at least 100' from any dwelling; required effective manure management		PS	PS	PS	PS
	Small animals (not produced for food) up to 8 animals		P	P	P	P
	Urban hens and rabbits – Up to 6 adult hens and 4 adult rabbits per 1,000 sf of lot area – No more than 16 animals per lot, up to 10 rabbits – Up to 1 rooster per acre kept at least 50' from any residential zone		P	P	P	P
	Urban hen/rabbit coop, pen or cage – Up to 8' tall and 200 sf – Allowed only in rear yard, at least 20' from lot line (unless solid perimeter fence); required effective manure management		PS	PS	PS	PS

(Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2020-06-002, 6-4-2020)

10-5-2: HEIGHT REGULATIONS:

10-5-3: AREA, WIDTH AND YARD REQUIREMENTS:

This section was recently amended by Ordinance 2025-065, codified in September 2025.

The minimum area, width and yard requirements for each zone are as indicated below:

District	Area Minimum	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Yard Setbacks
District	Area Minimum	Minimum Lot Width	Front and Street Side	Side	Rear
A-0.5	20,000 square feet	80 feet	20 feet	10 feet	10 feet
A-1	40,000 square feet	100 feet	20 feet	10 feet	10 feet
A-5	5 acres	100 feet	20 feet	20 feet	20 feet
A-10	10 acres	500 feet	20 feet	20 feet	20 feet
A-20	20 acres	500 feet	20 feet	20 feet	20 feet