(a)

Purpose. The residential districts are designed to create neighborhoods ranging in densities from very low to moderately high. The differences in these densities and regulations are intended to support the varying lifestyles of the City's residents. The zoning districts provide for a range of residential habitation, including rural agricultural, single-family, multifamily, manufactured home, and combinations thereof. It also provides home occupations, schools, parks, and public services necessary for neighborhood living.

(b)

Applicability. Residential zoning districts fall under four categories:

(1)

Single-Family Residential (SFR).

(2)

Two-Family Residential (TFR).

(3)

Manufactured Home (MH).

(4)

Multi-Family Residential (MFR).

(c)

Applicability of Other Title Chapters. Uses permitted under this chapter shall conform to the development standards provided elsewhere in this title and to the application procedures for development as applicable. Uses shall also conform to any overlay district requirements that are applicable. Uses permitted as a conditional use shall comply with the requirements for conditional use permits.

(LDC 2008, § 15A-07-01)

(a)

Matrix Explanation. The following matrix lists all permitted uses within Sandy City residential, civic or open space zones. The letters "P," "C," "S" or "N" shall mean "Permitted," "Conditional," "Special Use," or "Not Permitted," respectively. Refer to special use standards within the title for all land uses allowed with an "S." For those letters that are followed by a slash "/" the second letter shall indicate those location restrictions for businesses located within 250 feet of a residential district (unless bisected by a major arterial road as determined by the Sandy City Transportation Engineer in the Transportation Element of the Sandy City General Plan). For those land uses marked with a superscript number ( ¹ ), refer to Subsection (c) of this section for explanation.

(b)

Table of Uses.

(c)

Explanatory Notes for Land Use Matrix.

1.

Detached single-family developments only.

2.

This land use may be allowed only as a home occupation subject to the home occupations standards and qualifications.

3.

Permitted as a special use only within detached single-family developments.

4.

Permitted as a special use only within detached single-family development with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet or larger.

5.

Reviewed as a special exception by the Director.

6.

Public service uses with maintenance facilities shall not be allowed in residential districts.

7.

Must follow Sandy City business license regulations.

8.

Park and ride facilities shall be developed according to commercial standards relating to landscaping, screening, at boundaries of residential districts, parking standards, and signs. All site plans shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Minimum building setbacks shall be as follows:

a.

Front: 39 feet from back of curb from all property lines adjacent to public rights-of-way;

b.

Side: ten feet from all side property lines;

c.

Rear: 20 feet from all property lines;

d.

Adjacent to residential developments: 30 feet from all residential property lines.

9.

May be allowed as a home occupation subject to the Home Occupation Standards and Qualifications. A conditional use permit would be required if a commercial school, low-impact, complies with the regulations established for such use.

10.

Any social or reception center built within a residential zone must be on a lot with at least 20,000 square feet and be accessed via a designated minor arterial road. Social or reception centers shall be developed according to commercial standards relating to landscaping, parking standards, and signs. All site plans shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission.

11.

The requirements of this title as to minimum lot area, minimum setbacks, fence height, and landscaping shall be determined by the Planning Commission for a public utility station during a conditional use and site plan review. The Planning Commission shall not amend the requirements of the underlying zone unless the evidence presented is such as to establish that the amendment will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity.

12.

The requirements of this title as to minimum lot area, minimum setbacks, fence height, and landscaping shall be determined by the Planning Commission for a community center during a conditional use and site plan review.

13.

An alternative healing and energy healing business must meet the following:

a.

All Home Occupation Standards and Qualifications.

b.

Hours of operation shall be between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

c.

Neither clients nor practitioner shall appear on the premises in a state of nudity or semi-nudity, as defined in Chapter 16-2.

d.

The premises shall not be used for any conduct that violates U.C.A. 1953, § 58-47b-501 or sexual conduct that violates Utah Criminal Code (U.C.A. 1953, § 76-1-101 et seq.).

14.

Allowed only when associated with a church that is conducting a civic or community enterprise or convention.

15.

A micro-education entity is a permitted use subject to the special use standards and qualifications.

(LDC 2008, § 15A-07-02; Ord. No. 09-10, 4-24-2009; Ord. No. 09-35, 12-7-2009; Ord. No. 10-24, 7-12-2010; Ord. No. 10-32, 9-2-2010; Ord. No. 13-13, 6-5-2013; Ord. No. 13-19, 8-15-2013; Ord. No. 13-22, 10-4-2013; Ord. No. 15-05, 3-23-2015; Ord. No. 15-25, 7-21-2015; Ord. No. 16-13, 3-23-2016; Ord. No. 16-35, 10-20-2016; Ord. No. 17-09, 3-9-2017; Ord. No. 18-21, § 1(15A-07-02), 8-30-2018; Ord. No. 21-28, § 1(Exh. A), 9-28-2021; Ord. No. 24-14, § 1(Exh. A), 7-30-2024)