The Institutional Care (IC) District is designed to provide a safe, quiet living arrangement for patients and tenants who are in need of special care or medical attention.

(LDC 2008, § 15A-09-01)

(a)

Purpose.

(1)

The Institutional Care District is established to provide a residential environment within Sandy City for institutional care developments such as:

a.

Institutional Care—Residential.

1.

Transitional care development.

2.

Assisted living facility.

3.

Nursing home/convalescent home/rest home.

4.

Congregate care facility.

5.

Nursing care facility.

6.

Alzheimer's facility.

7.

Hospice.

8.

Medical and health care offices as ancillary use only.

9.

Other similar land uses that are constructed and used primarily for long-term or permanent residence by the elderly and persons with a disability.

(2)

This does not include any facility licensed or operating as a general acute or specialty hospital, day treatment, domestic violence treatment program, residential support, residential treatment, secure treatment, youth program, community correctional center, correctional facility, secure correctional facility, rehabilitation/treatment facility, transitional housing facility, or protective housing facility.

(3)

It is intended that this zone district be placed in areas along an arterial or major collector street, preferably within reasonable walking distance to either general commercial centers that provide grocery and other similar services or major mass transit transportation facilities, such as bus or light rail.

(b)

Development Standards. The following development standards apply to all developments within the Institutional Care District regardless of the type of use. Additional development standards for institutional care and transitional care development specific land uses are listed elsewhere in this section.

(1)

Parcel Size. Any development within the Institutional Care District shall be of sufficient size, composition, and arrangement to enable its feasible development as a complete unit.

(2)

Building Height. The maximum height for all buildings shall be 35 feet from average grade to the peak of the roof.

(3)

Building Setbacks.

a.

Front Setback. No building shall be closer to a public street right-of-way than 20 feet. Porticos, portes-cocheres, and similar walkway coverings may project into the front setback and front landscape area a maximum of ten feet.

b.

Side Setback. Side setback areas shall be a minimum of ten feet, excluding porticos and similar overhangs, except where a side property line abuts a residential (R-1) district, in which case the side setback area shall be a minimum of 30 feet.

c.

Rear Setback. Rear setback areas shall be a minimum of ten feet, except where a rear property line abuts a residential (R-1) district, in which case the rear setback area shall be a minimum of 30 feet.

d.

Interpretation. It shall be within the authority of the Director to determine for any lot in this district as to which property lines shall be considered as side or rear lines for the purpose of administering this chapter.

(4)

Architectural Design and Materials.

a.

Building Materials. All main buildings shall utilize a combination of brick, stone, ceramic tile, masonry materials, and wood composite siding. (Exposed concrete, cinder block, and concrete masonry unit are not permitted, except for minimal foundation exposure.) Stucco, vinyl, aluminum, or wood siding are to be used as accent materials only.

b.

Building Design. All buildings shall have a residential look and incorporate design elements such as dormers, a pitched roof, porticos, quoins, shutters, or other residential elements consistent with the immediate residential neighborhood, as determined during site plan review. In addition, all buildings shall follow the Sandy City Architectural Design Standards.

(5)

Parking. Parking for all uses shall be in accordance with Chapter 21-24. In addition to Chapter 21-24, the following parking standards shall apply:

a.

No parking shall be permitted between the street and all main buildings.

b.

A minimum of one parking space shall be provided on each site for bus only parking. This parking space must be the same size as a handicap stall and clearly designated on the site.

c.

The number of required parking stalls may be reduced up to 25 percent of the requirement upon review and approval of the Planning Commission if the following criteria can be met:

1.

An expandable area is indicated on the site plan and shown as a future phase of the project.

2.

The applicant/developer is the current owner of record for the property, and any expandable property shown on the site plan.

(6)

Loading. All loading and unloading operations shall be performed on the site in accordance with Chapter 21-24.

(7)

Driveways. All driveways shall be located as required in Chapter 21-24.

(8)

Storage Areas. All storage areas shall be developed in accordance with Chapter 21-23.

(9)

Refuse Collection Areas. All refuse areas shall be developed in accordance with Chapter 21-23.

(10)

Landscaping. The landscaping upon the entire site shall conform to the following minimum requirements:

a.

Front Setback. A minimum of 20 feet measured from the front property line after any required street dedication. This standard shall apply to both frontages of a corner parcel.

b.

Side and Rear Setback.

1.

A minimum of ten feet between parking areas and side or rear property lines.

2.

A minimum of ten feet between an access driveway and a side or rear property line, unless said driveway is to be used for common access by an adjacent commercial parcel.

3.

Other side and rear setback areas that are open to view from public rights-of-way or from residentially zoned property shall be landscaped.

4.

Irrespective of other requirements, developments abutting residential districts shall have a minimum of ten feet of perimeter landscaping that is compatible with adjacent land uses and existing landscaping.

(11)

Screening at District Boundaries. An opaque screen shall be installed and maintained along all district boundaries, other than streets, where the premises abut areas zoned for residential uses, unless otherwise provided.

a.

Except where otherwise provided, the screen shall have a minimum height of six feet.

b.

Under special conditions where it has been determined that the development may create unique impacts on an adjoining residential district, such as in the case of hillside developments, the Director may review and approve other methods of screening such as bermed landscaping, open construction, screen height, placement of screen, or other types of screening.

c.

No signs or sign supports shall be permitted on any required screen or fence.

d.

Acceptable construction materials for screen walls shall include only ceramic tile, stone, brick, concrete panel, concrete block, vinyl, or such other materials as the Director may approve. Concrete panels and posts must be reinforced with rebar and wire as determined by the Chief Building Official.

(c)

General Amenities for Institutional Care Facilities. The following amenities are required for all developments under this section, including all multi-unit developments and similar developments intended for independent or assisted living:

(1)

Amenities. Parking areas, service areas, buffers, entrances, exits, yards, courts, landscaping, graphics, and lighting shall be designed as integrated portions of the total planned development and shall project a residential character.

(2)

Building Spaces. Each development shall provide reasonable visual and acoustical privacy for dwelling units. Fences, insulation, walks, barriers, landscaping, and sound-reducing construction techniques shall be used as appropriate for the aesthetic enhancement of property and the privacy of its occupants, the screening of objectionable views or uses, and the reduction of noise.

(3)

Elevators. All two-story or greater multi-unit buildings shall include at least one elevator per building.

(4)

Common Areas. All projects shall provide accessible common areas. For multi-unit enclosed projects, the common areas shall also exist within the building. Such indoor common areas and accents may include a meeting area, laundry facilities, large furnished lobby, art work within the hallways, library, reading room, game room, or exercise room. Exterior common areas may include a walking path, garden area, outdoor sitting area, and an outdoor eating area. Additional amenities may include an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, pharmacy, beauty salon, ancillary interior convenience store for residents only, nursing station, classrooms, and patios.

(5)

Transportation. All institutional care facilities shall provide transportation options for its residents. Such transportation may include van service operated by the facility or contracted out to a multi-facility provider. Such facilities are encouraged to be located near mass transit lines (bus or rail) to provide alternative travel options for its residents. Such facilities shall provide connections to public sidewalks, trail systems, and other compatible land uses.

(6)

24-Hour On-Site Facilities Manager. All institutional care facilities shall provide at least one on-site facilities manager 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The position may either be a live-in manager or regular employee staffing.

(d)

Required Amenities and Development Standards for Transitional Care Developments.

(1)

A transitional care development must contain at least two of the following land use classifications to qualify under this section:

a.

Single-family unit development (either detached or attached), such as a traditional home or twin home development.

b.

Congregate care facility.

c.

Assisted living facility.

d.

Nursing home/convalescent home/rest home.

e.

Hospice.

f.

Nursing care facility.

g.

Alzheimer's facility.

(2)

The project shall be developed as a cohesive development that will allow residents to remain in the same location during the transition period from total independence to total dependence. The facility should be constructed in a campus setting allowing residents to transition from one location to another within the same complex. These standards do not apply for stand-alone assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or other similar living arrangements not associated with the campus setting.

(3)

The following amenities are required for all transitional care developments that are developed under this section:

a.

Parking. Parking for all uses shall be in accordance with the uses in Section 21-20-7. No parking shall be permitted in the minimum front, side, or rear landscape setback areas. No parking shall be permitted between the street and all main buildings, with the following exceptions:

1.

Twin home developments may utilize private driveway areas for parking.

2.

The completed parking ratio may be reduced to one space per unit for any congregate care facility within the development, and to one-half space per unit for any assisted living center or nursing facility within the development, provided that adequate space is created and landscaped that can be converted to additional parking stalls to comply with the minimum standards as set forth in the Section 21-20-7. The area that is held in reserve for additional parking shall not be located within a required landscape setback area and shall not be used in the calculations for any required landscaping or open space coverage percentage. This exception does not apply to any other type of land use such as single-family dwellings, twin homes, or traditional multifamily projects that may be associated with the transitional care development.

b.

Common Areas. All projects shall provide accessible common areas. For multi-unit enclosed projects, the common areas shall also exist within the building. Such indoor common areas and accents shall include a meeting area, laundry facilities, large furnished lobby, and art work within the hallways. Exterior common areas shall include a walking path, garden area, outdoor sitting area, and an outdoor eating area. Additional amenities may include an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, pharmacy, beauty salon, nursing station, classrooms, and patios.

(LDC 2008, § 15A-09-02)

(a)

Matrix Explanation. The following matrix below lists all permitted standards within the Institutional Care District. The letters "P," "C," "S," or "N" shall mean "Permitted," "Conditional," "Special Use," or "Not Permitted," respectively. Refer to special use standards within this title for all land uses allowed with an "S." For those letters which are followed by a slash "/" the second letter shall indicate those location restrictions for business 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).

(b)

Table of Uses.

Land Uses in Institutional Care Districts

(c)

Explanatory Notes.

1.

A home-based microschool may be allowed only as a home occupation subject to the home occupations standards and qualifications. If not otherwise permitted in the zone, the home-based microschool may only be considered for existing legal nonconforming dwellings.

2.

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

(LDC 2008, § 15A-09-03; Ord. No. 13-13, 6-5-2013; Ord. No. 13-19, 8-15-2013; Ord. No. 13-22, 10-4-2013; Ord. No. 17-09, 3-9-2017; Ord. No. 18-21, § 1(15A-9-03), 8-30-2018; Ord. No. 24-14, § 1(Exh. A), 7-30-2024)