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Salt Lake County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 19

14 - R-1-3, R-1-4, R-1-5, R-1-6, R-1-7, R-1-8, R-1-10, R-1-15, R-1-21, R-1-43 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES

Sections:


19.14.010 - Purpose of provisions.

The purpose of the R-1 zones is to establish single-family neighborhoods which provide persons who reside therein a comfortable, health, safe and pleasant environment.

(Ord. 1285 § 2 (part), 1994)

19.14.020 - Permitted uses.

Permitted uses in the R-1 zones are as follows:

Zone Permitted Uses
All R-1 zones —Accessory uses and buildings customarily incidental to a permitted use provided the total square footage of all accessory buildings does not exceed eight hundred square feet on lots under one-half acre or one thousand two hundred square feet on lots one-half acre or larger;
—Agriculture;
—Home business, subject to Chapter 19.85;
—Home day care/preschool, subject to Section 19.04.293;
—Household pets;
—Residential facility for persons with a disability.
R-1-6, R-1-7, R-1-8, R-1-10, R-1-15 —Single-family dwelling.
R-1-21, R-1-43 —Guesthouse, the square footage must be less than one thousand two hundred square feet;
—Maximum of four horses for private use only, not for rental;
—Single-family dwelling.

 

(Ord. No. 1762, § III, 1-14-2014; Ord. No. 1753, § III, 8-6-2013; Ord. 1535, § 4 (part), 2004; Ord. 1452, § 6, 1999; Ord. 1285, § 2 (part), 1994)

19.14.030 - Conditional uses.

Conditional uses in the R-1 zones are as follows:

Zone Conditional Uses
All R-1 zones —Accessory uses and buildings customarily incidental to a conditional use. Any accessory building or buildings where the total square footage exceeds eight hundred square feet on lots under one half-acre or one thousand two hundred square feet on lots one-half acre or larger;
—Cemetery;
—Day care/preschool center, subject to Section 19.76.260;
—Golf course;
—Home day care/preschool, subject to Section 19.04.293;
—Planned unit development;
—Private educational institutions having an academic curriculum similar to that ordinarily given in public schools;
—Private nonprofit recreational grounds and facilities;
—Public and quasi-public uses;
—Residential facility for elderly persons;
—Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which building must be removed upon the completion of the construction work. If such buildings are not removed within ninety days upon completion of construction work or thirty days after notice, the building will be removed by the county at the expense of the owner.
R-1-3, R-1-4, —Single-family dwelling.
R-1-5 —Single-family project developments
The planning commission may approve a detailed development plan for the entire single-family project in an R-1-3, R-1-4, R-1-5 zone, pursuant to Chapter 19.84 of this title. Thereafter, the development services division director may, as authorized by the planning commission, approve use permits for individual residential uses, provided that the plans comply with all requirements and conditions of the approved development plan.
R-1-6, R-1-7, R-1-8, R-1-10, —Nursery and greenhouse, provided that there is no retail sales;
R-1-15 —Pigeons, subject to health department regulations;
—Sportsman's kennel with a minimum lot area of one acre.
R-1-21, R-1-43 —Animals and fowl for family food production;
—Bed and breakfast homestay;
—Nursery and greenhouse; provided, that there is no retail sales;
—Pigeons, subject to health department regulations;
—Sportsman's kennel with a minimum lot area of one acre.

 

(Ord. No. 1762, § IV, 1-14-2014; Ord. No. 1753, § IV, 8-6-2013; Ord. 1535, § 5 (part), 2004; Ord. 1473 (part), 2001; Ord. 1338, § 2 (part), 1996; Ord. 1285, § 2 (part), 1994)

19.14.040 - Lot areas and widths.

The minimum lot area and width requirements are as follows:

Zone Minimum Lot Area Minimum Lot Width
R-1-3 3,000 square feet 25 feet at a distance 20 feet from the front lot line
R-1-4 4,000 square feet Same as above
R-1-5 5,000 square feet Same as above
R-1-6 6,000 square feet 60 feet at a distance 25 feet from the front lot line
R-1-7 7,000 square feet 65 feet at a distance 25 feet from the front lot line
R-1-8 8,000 square feet Same as above
R-1-10 10,000 square feet 80 feet at a distance 30 feet back from the front lot line
R-1-15 15,000 square feet Same as above
R-1-21 21,780 square feet (½ acre) 100 feet at a distance 30 feet from the front lot line
R-1-43 43,560 square feet (1 acre) Same as above

 

(Ord. 1285 § 2 (part), 1994)

19.14.050 - Yards.

A.

Dwellings: The minimum yard requirements for a private garage or dwelling are as follows:

Zone Front Yard Side Yard (Interior) Side Yard (Facing a public street) Rear Yard Without Garage Rear Yard With Garage
R-1-3, R-1-4, R-1-5 20 feet 5 feet unless attached to a dwelling on an adjacent lot 20 feet 20 feet 15 feet
R-1-6, R-1-7, R-1-8 25 feet 5 feet one side and 11 feet on the garage or driveway side or 8 feet on each side 20 feet 30 feet 15 feet
R-1-10, R-1-15, R-1-21 30 feet 10 feet on each side 20 feet Same as above Same as above
R-1-43 30 feet 15 feet on each side 20 feet Same as above Same as above

 

B.

Accessory Buildings: The minimum yard requirements for an accessory building, which may include a private garage that does not meet the setback requirements listed in subsection A above, are as follows:

Zone Minimum Front Yard Minimum Side Yard (Interior) Minimum Side Yard (Facing a public street) Minimum Rear Yard
R-1-3, R-1-4, R-1-5, R-1-6, R-1-7, R-1-8, R-1-10, R-1-15, R-1-21, R-1-43 Must be in the rear yard and 6 feet away from the dwelling 1 foot 20 feet 1 foot, except lots which rear upon the side yard of an adjacent lot, in which case the minimum setback shall be 10 feet from the adjoining side yard.

 

C.

The minimum yard requirements for a main building other than residential are as follows:

Zone Minimum Front Yard Minimum Side Yards Minimum Rear Yard
R-1-3, R-1-4, R-1-5 20 feet 20 feet 20 feet
R-1-6, R-1-7, R-1-8 25 feet 20 feet 30 feet
R-1-10, R-1-15, R-1-21, R-1-43 30 feet 20 feet 30 feet

 

(Ord. 1539 § 3, 2004: Ord. 1285 § 2 (part), 1994)

19.14.055 - Density.

The allowable density for planned unit developments shall be determined by the planning commission on a case by case basis, taking into account the following factors: recommendations of county and non-county agencies; site constraints; compatibility with nearby land uses; and the provisions of the applicable general plan. Notwithstanding the above, the planning commission shall not approve a planned unit development with density higher than the following:

R-1-3 11.0 units per acre
R-1-4 9.0 units per acre
R-1-5 7.0 units per acre
R-1-6 6.0 units per acre
R-1-7 5.0 units per acre
R-1-8 4.5 units per acre
R-1-10 4.0 units per acre
R-1-15 2.5 units per acre
R-1-21 2.0 units per acre
R-1-43 1.0 units per acre

 

(Ord. 1539 § 2, 2004)

19.14.060 - Building height.

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this title no building or structure shall exceed the following height (see Section 19.04.095 (A) for definition of "height"):

A.

Main Buildings.

1.

Thirty feet on property where the slope of the original ground surface exceeds fifteen percent or the property is located in the hillside protection zone. The slope shall be determined using a line drawn from the highest point of elevation to the lowest point of elevation on the perimeter of a box which encircles the foundation line of the building or structure. Said box shall extend for a distance of fifteen feet or to the property line, whichever is less, around the foundation line of the building or structure. The elevation shall be determined using a certified topographic survey with a maximum contour interval of two feet.

2.

Thirty-five feet on properties other than those listed in number one of this subsection.

3.

No dwelling shall contain less than one story.

B.

Accessory Buildings.

1.

No building which is accessory to a single-family dwelling shall exceed twenty feet in height. For each foot of height over fourteen feet, accessory buildings shall be set back from property lines an additional foot to allow a maximum height of twenty feet.

(Ord. 1509 § 3, 2003; Ord. 1285 § 2 (part), 1994)

19.14.070 - Coverage of rear yards.

No accessory building or group of accessory buildings shall cover more than twenty-five percent of the rear yard.

(Ord. 1285 § 2 (part), 1994)

19.14.080 - Informational.

For additional information refer to the zoning ordinance and in particular the following sections:

19.76.020 Occupancy permit.
19.04.560 Yard.
19.76.080 Lots and buildings on private rights-of-ways.
19.76.100 Sale of space needed to meet requirements.
19.76.140 Private garage or carport—Reduced yards.
19.76.190 Height limitations—Exceptions.
19.76.200 Additional height allowed when.
19.76.210 Off-site improvements.
19.76.290 Single-family or two-family dwellings—Standards.
19.80.040 Number of spaces required.

 

(Ord. 1285 § 2 (part), 1994)