Sevier County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
§ 154.215 EFFECT OF CHAPTER.
The regulations set forth in this subchapter qualify or supplement, as the case may be, the zone regulations appearing elsewhere in this chapter.
(Ord. 2024-5-3, passed 5-13-2024)
§ 154.216 REQUIRED UTILITIES.
The following are required in zones A, RA, GRF-20R, C and I and are not required in the GRF-20S Zone:
(A) Power: All development for human habitation requires a commercial or alternative source of power;
(B) Water:
(1) All development for human habitation requires documentation certifying available culinary water;
(2) Shall obtain approval on public water systems from the State Department of Environmental Quality, Central Utah District represented by a letter; and
(3) All development within 300 feet measured from the property line of existing public culinary water lines shall be required to request for hookup. If approval is granted from any conservation district, special service district or municipal culinary water systems within 300 feet, all development of lines and all appropriate fees determined by the culinary water system shall be paid. If denied hookup, appropriate documentation of the request and denial is required before a building permit shall be issued.
(C) Wastewater:
(1) All development for human habitation requires an approval from the Board of Health before any permit shall be issued;
(2) Shall obtain approval from the Central Utah Public Health Department represented by a letter; and
(3) All development within 300 feet measured from the property line of existing public wastewater lines shall be required to request for hookup. If approval is granted from any wastewater systems within 300 feet, all development of lines and all appropriate fees determined by the wastewater system shall be paid. If denied hookup, appropriate documentation of the request and denial is required before a building permit shall be issued.
Figure 1: Requirements for water and septic protection zones within each zone.
(D) Water and septic protection zone requirements (see Figure 1 above) must be met in order to develop a buildable lot in the A Zone;
(E) Central Utah Public Health must be consulted to ensure minimum protection zone standards are met; and
(F) All protection zones shall be within the required setbacks for each zone.
(Ord. 2024-5-3, passed 5-13-2024) Penalty, see § 154.999
§ 154.217 WATER IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITY.
Required for each dwelling unit is water in sufficient quantity according to the following requirements.
(A) If connected to a public or private water company that provides culinary water, a letter from the water company stating it will provide the necessary culinary water connection for the dwelling unit is required to obtain a building permit.
(B) If culinary water is to be provided from a well, one acre foot (.0037cfs) of water is required for each dwelling unit. This water right must be in the name of the building permit applicant and assigned by the State Division of Water Rights to the building lot.
(Ord. 2024-5-3, passed 5-13-2024)
§ 154.218 PARKING.
Off-street parking where required shall meet the following criteria:
(A) A garage, carport or parking area for the off-street parking of at least two cars per dwelling unit;
(B) Location of off-street parking spaces for all uses shall not be located within the required perimeter setback;
(C) Screening and landscaping off-street parking areas for five or more vehicles and off-street loading areas shall be effectively screened, and shall not be closer than seven feet from a traveled right-of-way;
(D) All off-street parking shall be graded and drained so as not to negatively affect surrounding uses; and
(E) Surfacing of parking areas shall be as required for the adjacent street.
Use | Parking Standards |
Use | Parking Standards |
All other land uses | Probable estimates of need determined by the Board of County Commissioners or by its designated representative |
Churches and auditoriums | One space per three seats |
Hospitals, nursing homes, sanitariums or convalescent homes | One space per every two beds, plus five additional spaces for each 25 beds or fraction thereof over a minimum of 25 beds |
Hotels, motels, boarding and rooming houses | One space per unit |
Manufacturing, assembly, packing, preparation, research facilities or similar uses | One space for every 350 feet of gross floor area |
Offices | One space per 200 square feet of building |
Recreational and amusement uses | One space for every 5 people up to the maximum number of people to be accommodated by the facility |
Restaurants | One space per 100 square feet of building |
Retail sales | One space per 200 square feet of building |
Schools | - Schools serving ages 15 and below require two spaces per classroom |
- Schools serving ages 16 and above require ten spaces per classroom | |
- Auditoriums require one space per three seats | |
Warehouses and wholesale | One space per 200 square feet of building office space, plus one space per 1,000 square feet of additional gross floor area |
(Ord. 2024-5-3, passed 5-13-2024) Penalty, see § 154.999
§ 154.219 COMMERCIAL TRUCK PARKING.
Commercial trucks (any combination of vehicles over 26,000 pounds GVWR) shall not be allowed to park or idle in any public road or right away. Idling time shall be limited for commercial trucks and subsequent trailers to no longer than 30 minutes.
(Ord. 2024-5-3, passed 5-13-2024) Penalty, see § 154.999
§ 154.220 MOBILE HOMES.
(A) Mobile homes and recreational vehicles intended for long term residence must be located in approved mobile home parks or recreational vehicle parks.
(C) Mobile homes that are built prior to June 15, 1976: A label certifying compliance with the Standard for Mobile Homes, NFPA 501, ANSI 119.1, in effect at the time of manufacture, is required.
(D) For the purpose of these provisions, a mobile home shall be considered a manufactured home. Mobile homes that do not meet these requirements are not allowed.
(Ord. 2024-5-3, passed 5-13-2024) Penalty, see § 154.999
§ 154.221 MANUFACTURED HOMES.
(A) All manufactured homes must be attached to a permanent foundation in accordance with plans providing for vertical loads, uplift and lateral forces and frost protection in compliance with the International Building Code. All appendages, including carports, garages, storage buildings, additions or alterations, must be built in compliance with the International Building Code.
(B) A manufactured home may be located in all areas in which a single-family residence is permitted
by the title, provided the manufactured home complies with all zoning, building code and subdivision requirements, including restrictive covenants, applicable to single-family residence within that zone.
(Ord. 2024-5-3, passed 5-13-2024) Penalty, see § 154.999
§ 154.222 ACCESSORY AND INTERNAL DWELLING UNITS OR STRUCTURES.
(A) Only one accessory dwelling unit is allowed per lot or parcel and limited to a single-family occupancy at a time;
(B) No accessory building or structure shall be constructed on any lot prior to the time of construction of the principal structure to which it is accessory, unless the existing structure is to become an accessory dwelling to a new primary dwelling, and it meets the remaining requirements;
(C) All required setbacks are maintained;
(D) The accessory dwelling unit shall be within 75 feet of the primary dwelling;
(E) Site plan for the accessory unit must be submitted with the application;
(F) The primary or accessory unit must be owner occupied, no roomers or boarders shall be permitted in either the primary unit or the accessory unit without having first obtained a business license from the county and not more than three unrelated persons shall live in the dwelling unit at a time;
(G) The accessory dwelling unit may not exceed 1,000 square feet and shall be similar architectural
style as the primary dwelling unit;
(H) Access to accessory dwelling unit is restricted to the existing driveway;
(I) Permitted source of water and permitted wastewater disposal following requirements of § 154.216. If a septic system and/or water are required, the applicant cannot claim the agriculture exemption;
(J) Sale of the accessory unit separate from the primary dwelling is prohibited;
(K) Accessory dwelling units are required to have separate electrical and gas utility meters as well as addresses compared to the main dwelling on the property;
(L) RV campers as defined in § 154.003 are not considered an accessory dwelling unit; and
(M) If a conditional use permit is approved, it shall be recorded as required in § 154.140. A building permit issued by the county is required for any accessory dwelling units and the property shall be neatly maintained and shall meet all current codes regarding property maintenance and public health standards.
(Ord. 2024-5-3, passed 5-13-2024)
§ 154.223 FARM LABOR DWELLINGS.
All farm labor dwellings shall be allowed if able to meet the following standards: Farm labor dwelling units shall be located on a parcel being farmed and occupied by the owner, operator or employee of the farming operation provided that the following apply.
(A) The dwellings are not rented to other person(s) than an operator, manager or employee of the farming operation or held out for lease or sale.
(B) The dwellings are located within the required setback of the applicable zone.
(C) The arrangement of the dwellings, sanitary facilities and utilities conforms with all of the requirements of § 154.216, the Building Inspection Department and this chapter.
(Ord. 2024-5-3, passed 5-13-2024) Penalty, see § 154.999
§ 154.224 SHORT-TERM RENTALS.
The purpose of this section is to establish regulations for the use of privately owned residential dwellings as short-term rentals that ensure basic health and safety to renters and neighbors and minimize the negative secondary effects of such use on surrounding residential neighborhoods and/or governmental services.
(A) Short-term rental business license - required. The owner or his or her authorized agent is required to obtain a short-term rental business license from the county, pursuant to the provisions of this section and §§ 114.15 through 114.18, respectively, before renting any privately owned residential dwelling to any transient for a period less than a monthly basis. A short-term rental business license shall be required to be renewed yearly and due before January 1 each year in order to remain valid.
(B) Application. An application shall contain the following information:
(1) The location of the short-term rental;
(2) The number of rooms within the dwelling;
(3) The number of persons the short-term rental will accommodate;
(4) The name of a property manager;
(5) The name, address and telephone number of a local responsible party who is available by telephone 24 hours per day;
(6) A sales tax collection and accounting number;
(7) The application shall include a statement by the applicant affirming that the applicant is currently in compliance with all legal requirements and has paid all applicable taxes, fees and other charges; and
(8) Completed application from the county for a short-term business license, signed by the owner or his or her authorized agent. All fees associated with short-term business licenses are paid.
(C) Short-term rental standards. Short-term rentals are subject to the following standards:
(1) One operable fire extinguisher;
(2) One operable smoke detector in each bedroom, in the major living areas and on each floor (the major living area can count for the detector on that floor);
(3) An operable carbon monoxide detector on each floor installed per the manufacturer’s specifications, when gas appliances are utilized in the structure;
(4) A posted map showing property boundaries, parking spaces, emergency exits and local emergency contact numbers; and
(5) Parking associated with a short-term rental shall be provided on the subject property. Street parking immediately in front of the short-term rental property may be considered on the subject property.
(D) Additional requirements.
(1) General practice. The operator shall ensure that the short-term rental is used in a manner that complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the use and occupancy of the subject short-term rental unit and business regulations generally.
(2) Noises and nuisances. Occupants of the short-term rental shall comply with the standards and regulations of the county code related to noises and nuisances.
(3) Renter notification. The operator shall provide the occupant(s) of the short-term rental with the following information prior to occupancy of the rental and shall post such information in a prominent location within the rental unit:
(a) Operator name and local emergency contact information;
(b) Trash pick-up day and applicable rules and regulations pertaining to leaving or storing trash on the exterior of the property; and
(c) Notification that the occupant and/or owner may be cited or fined by the county if in violation with this chapter.
(4) Operator availability. While a short-term rental unit is rented, the operator shall be available within an hour, in person or electronically, for the purpose of responding to complaints regarding the condition, operation or conduct of occupants of the short-term rental or their guests.
(5) Operator responsibility for guest’s conduct. The operator and/or the designated local contact person shall ensure that the occupants and/or guests of the short-term rental do not create unreasonable noise or disturbances, engage in disorderly conduct or violate any applicable law, rule or regulation pertaining to the use and occupancy of the subject short-term rental.
(6) Operator response to complaint. The operator and/or the designated local contact person shall, upon notification that any occupant and/or guest of the short-term rental has created unreasonable noise or disturbances, engaged in disorderly conduct or committed violations of any applicable law, rule or regulation pertaining to the use and occupancy of the subject short-term unit, promptly respond to, immediately halt or prevent a recurrence of such conduct by the occupant(s) and/or guest(s). Failure of the owner and/or operator to respond to calls or complaints within an hour regarding the condition, operation or conduct of occupants and/or guests of the short-term rental, the owner and/or operator may be subject to all administrative, legal and equitable remedies available to the county.
(7) Trash and refuse. Trash and refuse shall not be left stored within public view, except in proper containers for the purpose of collection by the county’s authorized waste hauler on scheduled trash collection days.
(8) License posted. The operator shall post a copy of the short-term rental business license in a conspicuous place within the short-term rental.
(F) Appeals. Any person or entity aggrieved by a decision in the enforcement and/or administration of this section shall have the right to appeal such decision to the Board of Adjustments, if a written request for an appeal is filed with the Zoning Administrator within 30 days of verification that the aggrieved person or entity has been made aware of the decision.
(Ord. 2024-5-3, passed 5-13-2024) Penalty, see § 154.999
§ 154.225 ALL EXCAVATIONS.
(A) The banks of all gravel, sand, clay and topsoil pits and similar excavations located within 500 feet from any street or dwelling shall be smoothed and reconditioned so as not to be hazardous or unsightly at the termination of operation or use.
(B) Before a permit for gravel, sand, clay or topsoil pit or similar excavation shall be issued, a bond or other assurance shall be furnished to the county in the amount set in the fee schedule for each acre from which such material is taken as a guarantee that the reconditioning will be done in a manner and to such an extent that the pit will not depreciate the surrounding property for its primary use or impair the beauty of the landscape.
(C) Upon the completion of the reconditioning, as approved by the Board of County Commissioners, the bond or other assurance shall be returned to the owner; provided that in the event the reconditioning has not been completed within one year from the date of abandonment of said pit, the Board of County Commissioners may declare the bond or other assurance forfeited and may do the required reconditioning with proceeds from the sale of said bonds or assurances.
(Ord. 2024-5-3, passed 5-13-2024) Penalty, see § 154.999