1. Height Of Fences, Hedges Or Walls: No fence or wall or other similar structure shall be erected in any required front, rear or side yard to a height in excess of six feet (6'). In the case of R-1 (Residential) single-family zone or RM (Multiple Family) zone to a height not to exceed four feet (4’) in the front yard. Commercial zones or development adjacent to Main Street (State Road 91) to a height not to exceed four feet (4’) in the front and side yard setbacks. Commercial zones or development adjacent to 100 North (State Road 218) to a height not to exceed four feet (4’) in the front and side yard setbacks. The height of a security fence in a commercial or manufacturing zone may be increased to seven feet (7') after obtaining a conditional use permit and a building permit. Where there is a difference in the grade of the properties on either side of a fence or wall, the height of the fence or wall shall be measured from the average elevation of finished grades of the adjoining properties in question at the fence line.
2. Retaining Wall: Where a retaining wall protects a cut below the natural grade and is located on the line separating lots, such retaining wall may be topped by a fence, wall or hedge of the same height that would otherwise be permitted at the location if no retaining wall existed. Where a retaining wall contains a fill, the height of the retaining wall built to retain the fill shall be considered as contributing to the permissible height of a fence, solid wall or hedge, providing that in any event a protective fence or wall not more than forty eight inches (48") in height may be erected at the top of the retaining wall.
3. Fence Or Obstruction Required: Where the subdivision or lot line is adjacent to any public, commercial, manufacturing or private enterprise or business, a fence or obstruction may be required to be constructed by the subdivider or builder when in the judgment of the city council such fence or obstruction is needed to prevent a hazard, nuisance or to otherwise protect the best interest of the citizens of Smithfield City. Said fences shall be required to separate residential areas from areas of public high and private schools, or any other similar type use. Said fences or obstructions shall be six feet (6') or more in height and subject to approval by the city council.

1. A restricted lot which meets all the requirements of this title for a lot, but the creation of which has caused any adjacent lot from which it was severed to be insufficient in area, width, yard or other requirements may be considered otherwise by adding or designating sufficient acreage to the adjacent lot to meet all the requirements of this title for a lot. The added or designated land must then be duly recorded in the office of the county recorder, Cache County, Utah, before a building permit may be issued.
2. Where a dwelling in the agricultural zone was of public record prior to March 19, 1970, the dwelling may be severed on a lot which meets the area, width and yard regulations of the RA-1 zone, and will be treated as nonconforming. Land which is severed may be built on if it meets the requirements of area, width and yard regulations for the agricultural zone.

Group dwelling developments are permitted in any RM zone through the issuance of a conditional use permit subject to the following conditions:

1. Type of dwelling shall not exceed that allowed in the zone;
2. Each dwelling structure shall have a lot area equal to that required in the zone for an individual lot. Front, side and rear yards shall equal those required in the particular zone;
3. Two (2) auto parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit;
4. All perimeter lot lines shall be enclosed with a six foot (6') visual barrier fence;
5. Landscaped areas are provided;
6. Approval of the site plan by the planning commission.
   

Mobile home park developments shall comply with the following requirements:

1. Minimum area of two (2) acres;
2. Individual mobile home spaces shall be a minimum of thirty five feet (35') in width and seventy feet (70') in length;
3. A fifteen foot (15') wide landscaped space shall be planted around the outside boundary of the mobile home park except the front yard shall comply with the zone. The front landscaping shall extend to the front setback line;
4. No trailer shall extend closer than fifteen feet (15') to any property line;
5. An area equal to ten percent (10%) of the mobile home park shall be developed for recreational use;
6. Water supply, sewage disposal and common laundry and restroom facilities shall be approved by the board of health;
7. Driveways shall be a minimum of twenty four feet (24'), curb to curb. Automobile stalls shall be a minimum of ten feet (10') in width and there shall be area to park two (2) automobiles for each trailer space;
8. The mobile home park site shall be enclosed with a six foot (6') masonry wall, solid board fence, or chainlink with solid slats except for driveways. Front wall or fence shall be located at the front setback line in the front yard;
9. Site plan shall be approved by the planning commission.
   

1. Reference individual zones for specific setbacks.
   
2. On corner lots, the least of the two (2) front yards shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20') and the combination of the two together shall total a minimum of forty feet (40').
3. All corner lots shall have a minimum of one hundred foot (100') frontage on all adjacent streets, except in cases where both adjacent streets are a ninety nine foot (99') right of way. In such cases, the frontage along one of the adjacent streets may be reduced to eighty feet (80').
4. In cases where a canal, river, creek or other waterway is within the confines of a lot, the area within the top inside bank of said waterway shall not be considered in determining lot compliance with the regulations for minimum lot area. Also, placement of a structure shall be such that a minimum yard as required by this title shall be provided between the structure and the inside bank of the waterway, or between the structure and a maintenance or conservation easement where one exists or is required.
5. In the case of childcare centers, when there are from nine (9) to sixteen (16) children, the minimum lot size requirement would be ten thousand two hundred fifty (10,250) square feet for nine (9) children and an additional two hundred fifty (250) square feet for each additional child up to sixteen (16) children. The rear yard shall be fenced.

The presence of more than one zone within a lot shall not be permitted nor shall a building or structure be divided by two (2) or more zones.

A residential building located upon land previously zoned residential which has been rezoned to a commercial zone and used for commercial purposes, may be returned to a residential use provided the following requirements are met:

1. A conditional use permit is first obtained.
2. The building exterior and yard have not been significantly changed so they no longer resemble a dwelling.
3. Any signs mounted on the building or freestanding on the lot must be removed.
4. The building must be inspected by the city building inspector and city fire inspector and a certificate of occupancy issued prior to the building being occupied as a dwelling.
   

The planning and zoning administrator may permit a temporary building for commerce or industry or residential use, which building is incidental to a permitted use. Such permit may be issued for up to six (6) months for a residential use and up to one year for a commercial or industrial use. Permits may be revoked whenever, in the opinion of the planning and zoning administrator, such action would be in the best interest of Smithfield City, or upon presentation of evidence that the petitioner has violated the conditions or intent of the permit.

It is understood that by granting such special exceptions, no other portion or intent of this title is created null or void or invalidated.

1. Portable storage containers are prohibited with the exception of those located in a commercial zone and manufacturing zone which shall be regulated as any other building structure.
2. Vertical stacking of two (2) or more portable storage containers and stacking of any other materials on top of the portable storage container is prohibited.
3. The exterior of the portable storage container shall be painted or altered to cover any advertising, lettering or numbers. The container shall be painted or altered within thirty (30) days of purchase.
4. A building permit is required for all portable storage containers larger than one hundred twenty (120) square feet of floor space.

The planning and zoning administrator may permit a temporary grazing permit to be issued. Such permit may be granted provided:

1. It is deemed desirable and necessary for the control of noxious, unsightly or hazardous natural growth. A minimum pasture area equal to one-half (¹/₂) acre which is free of buildings, roadways, and landscaped areas is identified.
2. It is granted on a year to year basis from April 1 through November 30, with no animals being housed on said property at any other time where the permit is issued. No sheds, feeding stalls, shelters, stables or any other structure can be built for the purpose of housing or caring for said animals.
3. Animals are limited to two (2) animal units per pasture acre. Animals will be limited to cattle, horses, sheep, goats, or any other grazing animal as approved by the planning and zoning administrator. One animal unit shall equal one cow, one horse, four (4) sheep, or four (4) goats. One suckling offspring will be allowed with each adult animal, with the two (2) counting as one animal unit.
4. The party requesting this special exception presents a petition containing the signatures of a majority of all adjacent property owners who are in agreement with the request. The planning and zoning administrator may then consider the petition, but is not obligated to grant the request if, in the planning and zoning administrator's judgment, it should reject it for reasons that are in the best interest of Smithfield City.
5. Such permit shall be issued on a year to year basis and will be revoked at any time whenever in the opinion of the planning and zoning administrator such action would be in the best interest of Smithfield City, or upon presentation of evidence that the petitioner has violated the conditions or intent of the permit.
6. The fee is paid as shown in the most recent prevailing fee schedule.
7. It is understood that by granting such special exceptions, no other portion or intent of this title is created null or void or invalidated.
8. Any appeals may be directed to the planning commission.
   

1. Subject to the requirements of this section and any other applicable provision of this code, hen chickens (and no roosters) regardless of age, in the amount set forth below, may be kept on a lot or parcel of land in a residential (R) zone, with the exception of the multiple-family residential zone, for the sole purpose of producing eggs.
   1. The number of hen chickens which may be kept shall be limited based on the size of the lot or parcel as follows: 

   20,000 square feet and under	Up to 14 chickens
   16,000 square feet and under	Up to 12 chickens
   12,000 square feet and under	Up to 10 chickens
   10,000 square feet and under	Up to 8 chickens
   8,000 square feet and under	Up to 4 chickens

2. Chickens shall be confined within a secure outdoor enclosed area which shall include a covered, ventilated, and predator resistant chicken coop.
   1. The coop shall have a minimum floor area of at least two (2) square feet per chicken.
   2. If chickens are not allowed to roam within an enclosed area outside the coop, the coop shall have a minimum floor area of six (6) square feet per chicken.
   3. The coop shall be located in a rear yard at least twenty five feet (25') from any dwelling located on an adjacent lot and that there be a three foot (3') setback between the property line and the coop.
   4. The coop and enclosed area shall be maintained in a neat and sanitary condition.
   5. No chicken shall be permitted to roam outside the enclosed area or outside the coop if there is no enclosed area.
   6. Chicken feed shall be stored and dispensed in rodentproof and predatorproof containers.
3. Chickens shall not be kept on a residential lot or parcel unless the person keeping chickens first obtains a permit, issued by the planning and zoning administrator.
4. The permittee shall acknowledge the rules set forth in this section and shall, as a condition of permit issuance, agree in writing to comply with such rules.
5. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any chicken in a residential zone in a manner contrary to the provisions of this section.

1. Subject to the requirements of an approved application and any other applicable provision of this code, two (2) pigs, less than one (1) year of age, may be kept on any residential (R) zone parcel 22,216 square feet (0.51 acres) or larger. An amount not to exceed four (4) pigs, less than one (1) year of age, will be allowed on parcels 43,560 square feet (1.00 acre) or larger. Under no circumstance will more than four (4) pigs be allowed.
2. Pigs shall be confined within a secure or fenced outdoor area.
3. Pigs shall not be kept on a residential lot or parcel unless the person keeping a pig first obtains a permit, issued by the city planning department. A pig permit must be obtained for each pig and can be rescinded at any time for non-compliance.
4. The permittee shall acknowledge the rules set forth in this section and shall, as a condition of permit issuance, agree in writing to comply with such rules.
5. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any pig in a residential zone in a manner contrary to the provisions of this section.
6. Under no circumstance is the breeding of pigs allowed.
7. The purpose of this section is to allow pigs for the purpose of human consumption or to be sold as part of a 4-H program or at a county fair.

A water model will be required on all new commercial and manufacturing construction projects and be submitted as part of the city zoning clearance. An escrow fee will be required from the developer, for the completion of said water model (See Utah Office of Administrative Rules R309-500-4). Any site construction or utility installation required by the water model will be shown in the drawings submitted by the developer and be included in the bond or letter of credit for the project (See Construction and Design Standards §Part 2 Bonds and Insurance). All commercial or manufacturing zones requiring upsizing or main line extension must use 12-inch ductile iron or larger.