130 OVERLAY AND FLOATING ZONES
An Overlay Zone represents a geographical area or district where additional standards, conditions, and/or uses are superimposed upon the underlying zones within that area or district. A Floating Zone may allow for additional uses and modification of use regulations and the zoning provisions of the existing base zone. A Floating Zone is not automatically applicable to a predetermined location, as with an Overlay Zone, but may be applied to a specific location after specific standards and conditions are met and after legislative approval by the City Council. Floating Zones provide greater flexibility for land owners that own unique properties or who agree to build projects that include high quality and unique elements not otherwise required by the underlying zone. The purpose of Overlay Zones and Floating Zones is to provide a zoning tool for the accomplishment of community goals and policies in the pursuit of the public health, safety, and welfare in ways not available through typical zoning.
The Residential Chickens Overlay Zone is established to provide regulations and standards for the raising of chickens and egg production in certain Residential Zones in the City. The Overlay Zone is intended to encourage sustainable local and family food production, while establishing regulations that control the appropriateness of chickens in a residential environment as needed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Except for standards herein allowed under the "Residential Chickens Overlay Zone", land use and development standards shall meet the requirements of the underlying zone.
The Planning Department may approve requests for the raising of residential chickens and egg production for family food production based upon the following standards being met:
A onetime residential chicken permit and fee (as established by the City Council) shall be required for the keeping of residential chickens in approved Residential Zones. In order to determine compliance with the requirements herein, a plot plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department, drawn to scale, clearly showing the location of all existing and proposed structures, coops, pens, enclosures, and property fencing as may be needed depending on the proposed type of residential chicken setup. The plot plan shall also show building structures on adjoining residential lots. Distances to on site and off site structures as well as property lines shall be indicated to facilitate review and compliance.
Before any required building permits may be issued, appropriate building construction plans shall be submitted to the City for review and compliance with Building Codes, along with any applicable building permit fees. Periodic property inspections may be necessary to determine compliance with residential chicken standards, as may be deemed appropriate by City staff. Residential chicken permits may be revoked for noncompliance with the standards stated herein.
Residential chickens and egg production in Residential Zones is not transferable. Upon sale of the home or the change of primary occupant, the approval for residential chickens shall expire, unless otherwise renewed by the new owner or tenant. A renewed application and permit shall be required if previously approved residential chickens and egg production is discontinued for more than one year by the property occupant.
Accessory dwelling units or ADUs, as defined in section 17.08.010 of this Title, are intended to provide affordable housing units, economic relief to homeowners, and create desirable housing forms that appeal to households and individuals at a variety of stages in the life cycle. The Accessory Dwelling Unit Floating Zone provides regulations and design standards for ADUs. Acceptable ADUs shall be one of the following two (2) types (see section 17.08.010 of this Title for definitions):
Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit or IADU: An ADU, that qualifies as an internal ADU under Utah State Law, and is contained within the primary dwelling so that the ADU and the primary dwelling appear to be one unit, that includes a kitchen and bathroom.
Guesthouse: An ADU that is detached from the primary dwelling that includes a kitchen and bathroom.
The use of the Accessory Dwelling Unit Floating Zone may only be established in conformance with the review procedures of this section. Applicants shall follow the procedures, requirements, and standards of this Code. The use of the Accessory Dwelling Unit Floating Zone shall be conducted in accordance with approved plans.
The installation of additional outside entrances visible from the street, separate utility meters, mailboxes, and addresses, is not permitted as such elements may compromise the appearance of the primary dwelling as a single-family dwelling. Internal ADUs shall not be rented or offered as rental units for any period less than thirty (30) consecutive days.
Yearly interior and exterior inspections may be required to determine compliance with all regulations of the Accessory Dwelling Unit Floating Zone, as may be deemed appropriate by City Staff. If the owner of the property containing an ADU violates the provisions of this Code, the City may hold a lien against the property as allowed in the Utah State Code.
An existing accessory dwelling unit may be approved if the ADU complies with the requirements of this section 17.130.030. If a certificate of occupancy was not issued at the time of construction or remodeling, the applicant shall apply for a building permit and the chief building official, or his designee, shall inspect the ADU for Code compliance. All documented violations shall be corrected prior to approval of the ADU. Any uses or dwellings which previously conformed to prior ordinances, including having obtained all necessary and applicable permits, but do not now conform due to adoption of this section 17.130.030, shall be permitted to continue as a legal nonconforming use.
Decisions by the Planning Department and/or the Planning Commission regarding the issuance or denial of an accessory dwelling unit may be appealed to the Appeals and Variance Hearing Officer in accordance with section 17.16.020.020 of this Code.
The Farm Animal Floating Zone is established to provide regulations and standards for the keeping of animals commonly used in agriculture whether specifically being raised as a food product, for assistance in the production of food products, for its fur or hide or for recreational purposes. The regulations of this section 17.130.040 are intended to prevent these animals from becoming nuisances to occupants of nearby properties and to prevent conditions that are unsanitary and unsafe. The keeping of farm animals is intended for noncommercial or limited commercial purposes. Only the animals specifically listed in this section 17.130.040 will be allowed as regulated by this section 17.130.040. This Floating Zone is intended to encourage sustainable local and family food production, while establishing regulations that control the use of appropriate farm animals in a semirural environment as needed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Except for standards set forth in this section 17.130.040 or those set forth in section 17.130.020, "Residential Chickens Overlay Zone", of this chapter land use and development standards shall meet the requirements of the underlying zone.
APIARY: A place where bees or beehives are kept, especially when being raised for honey.
BEE COLONY: A group of bees made up of a queen, drones and workers.
BEEHIVE: A frame hive, box hive, box, barrel, log, gum skep, or other artificial or natural receptacle which may be used to house bees.
BEES: Family of bees specifically used in production of honey. Other types of bees such as Africanized bees are considered wild animals and are strictly prohibited from being kept within the City limits.
FARM ANIMAL: A domesticated animal commonly used in agriculture whether specifically being raised as a food product, for assistance in the production of food products, for its fur or hide or for recreational purposes. Unless otherwise approved by the Planning Director, only those animals on the following list are allowed as "farm animals" in the City:
Farm Animal List
Alpaca
Bees
Bison
Burro
Cattle
Chicken
Chinchilla
Donkey
Duck
Elk
Emu
Goat
Goose
Guanaco
Horse
Llama
Miniature horse
Mink
Mule
Ostrich
Pigeon
Pony
Rabbit
Rhea
Sheep
Turkey
Vicuna
Yak
FLYWAY BARRIER: A solid fence or hedge used in beekeeping, at least six feet (6') in height extending ten feet (10') from the hive in each direction. It is used to force bees to fly at least six feet (6') above ground over neighboring property lines.
HONEYBEE: The common honeybee, Apis mellifera species, at any stage of development, but not including the African honeybee, Apis mellifera scutellata species, or any hybrid thereof.
PIGEONS: Any domesticated pigeon kept by hobbyists such as carrier pigeons, homing pigeon, racing homer, tumbling pigeons, release doves and other types that are bred for certain abilities or physical characteristics such as large feathers on the feet or fan shaped tails. Nondomesticated or wild pigeons are not allowed to be kept or bred within the City limits.
WILD ANIMALS: Wild animals as defined in section 6.04.010 of this Code, are strictly prohibited in all zones and are not considered "farm animals".
| Farm Animals | Points |
| Large: | |
| Bison | 20 |
| Burro | 20 |
| Cattle | 20 |
| Donkey | 20 |
| Elk | 20 |
| Horse | 20 |
| Mule | 20 |
| Pony | 20 |
| Yak | 20 |
| Medium: | |
| Alpaca | 10 |
| Emu | 10 |
| Guanaco | 10 |
| Llama | 10 |
| Miniature horse | 10 |
| Ostrich | 10 |
| Vicuna | 10 |
| Small: | |
| Goat | 5 |
| Rhea | 5 |
| Sheep | 5 |
| Turkey | 5 |
| Very small: | |
| Chicken | 2 |
| Chinchilla | 2 |
| Duck | 2 |
| Goose | 2 |
| Mink | 2 |
| Rabbit | 2 |
Honeybees may be kept as an accessory use on residential lots that are a minimum of one-fourth (1/4) acre in area. The number of honeybee colonies allowed on lots is as follows:
| Lot Size | Number Of Colonies |
| 1/4 acre to 1/2 acre | 2 |
| 1/ 2 acre to 1 acre | 4 |
| Over 1 acre | 1 additional colony for each additional 1/2 acre increment |
Honeybee colonies shall be kept in hives with removable frames which shall be kept in sound and usable condition. Each person keeping bees is required to register and obtain a license from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. Other regulations (State and Federal), such as those found in chapter 11, title 4 of the Utah State Code, are to be followed as well.
Domesticated pigeons may be kept as an accessory use on single-family residential lots that are a minimum of one-third (1/3) acre in area within the A-5, A-1, R-1.8, R-2.5 and R-3 Zones and in accordance with the following requirements:
The regulation of wild animals is found in title 6, chapter 6.08 of this Code.
The purpose of the Planned Development Floating Zone (PD) is to allow for flexibility in the application of zoning regulations and development provisions of this title to advance a public interest through prescriptive requirements of a development plan and development agreement approved by the City Council. The PD may be applied to specific geographical areas ("districts") in circumstances that address a unique situation, confer a substantial benefit to the City, or incorporate design elements or a mixture of uses that represent a significant improvement in quality over what could otherwise be accomplished by standard zoning and development provisions. Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to: improvements in open space and amenities, environmental and resource preservation, tree and vegetation protection, slope accommodations, improved infrastructure efficiency, exceptional and innovative site or building design, increased public benefits, and complementary integrated land uses. The City Council shall consider the purpose of the base zone, the future land use, and the impacts on and from surrounding properties when approving a PD District.
Any application to amend an approved PD District shall be processed as a zone text amendment, except that an application to extend the district boundaries shall be processed as a rezone. Except in those instances where the Applicant is the City of South Jordan any amendment to an approved PD District requires that the corresponding development agreement also be amended.
130 OVERLAY AND FLOATING ZONES
An Overlay Zone represents a geographical area or district where additional standards, conditions, and/or uses are superimposed upon the underlying zones within that area or district. A Floating Zone may allow for additional uses and modification of use regulations and the zoning provisions of the existing base zone. A Floating Zone is not automatically applicable to a predetermined location, as with an Overlay Zone, but may be applied to a specific location after specific standards and conditions are met and after legislative approval by the City Council. Floating Zones provide greater flexibility for land owners that own unique properties or who agree to build projects that include high quality and unique elements not otherwise required by the underlying zone. The purpose of Overlay Zones and Floating Zones is to provide a zoning tool for the accomplishment of community goals and policies in the pursuit of the public health, safety, and welfare in ways not available through typical zoning.
The Residential Chickens Overlay Zone is established to provide regulations and standards for the raising of chickens and egg production in certain Residential Zones in the City. The Overlay Zone is intended to encourage sustainable local and family food production, while establishing regulations that control the appropriateness of chickens in a residential environment as needed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Except for standards herein allowed under the "Residential Chickens Overlay Zone", land use and development standards shall meet the requirements of the underlying zone.
The Planning Department may approve requests for the raising of residential chickens and egg production for family food production based upon the following standards being met:
A onetime residential chicken permit and fee (as established by the City Council) shall be required for the keeping of residential chickens in approved Residential Zones. In order to determine compliance with the requirements herein, a plot plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department, drawn to scale, clearly showing the location of all existing and proposed structures, coops, pens, enclosures, and property fencing as may be needed depending on the proposed type of residential chicken setup. The plot plan shall also show building structures on adjoining residential lots. Distances to on site and off site structures as well as property lines shall be indicated to facilitate review and compliance.
Before any required building permits may be issued, appropriate building construction plans shall be submitted to the City for review and compliance with Building Codes, along with any applicable building permit fees. Periodic property inspections may be necessary to determine compliance with residential chicken standards, as may be deemed appropriate by City staff. Residential chicken permits may be revoked for noncompliance with the standards stated herein.
Residential chickens and egg production in Residential Zones is not transferable. Upon sale of the home or the change of primary occupant, the approval for residential chickens shall expire, unless otherwise renewed by the new owner or tenant. A renewed application and permit shall be required if previously approved residential chickens and egg production is discontinued for more than one year by the property occupant.
Accessory dwelling units or ADUs, as defined in section 17.08.010 of this Title, are intended to provide affordable housing units, economic relief to homeowners, and create desirable housing forms that appeal to households and individuals at a variety of stages in the life cycle. The Accessory Dwelling Unit Floating Zone provides regulations and design standards for ADUs. Acceptable ADUs shall be one of the following two (2) types (see section 17.08.010 of this Title for definitions):
Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit or IADU: An ADU, that qualifies as an internal ADU under Utah State Law, and is contained within the primary dwelling so that the ADU and the primary dwelling appear to be one unit, that includes a kitchen and bathroom.
Guesthouse: An ADU that is detached from the primary dwelling that includes a kitchen and bathroom.
The use of the Accessory Dwelling Unit Floating Zone may only be established in conformance with the review procedures of this section. Applicants shall follow the procedures, requirements, and standards of this Code. The use of the Accessory Dwelling Unit Floating Zone shall be conducted in accordance with approved plans.
The installation of additional outside entrances visible from the street, separate utility meters, mailboxes, and addresses, is not permitted as such elements may compromise the appearance of the primary dwelling as a single-family dwelling. Internal ADUs shall not be rented or offered as rental units for any period less than thirty (30) consecutive days.
Yearly interior and exterior inspections may be required to determine compliance with all regulations of the Accessory Dwelling Unit Floating Zone, as may be deemed appropriate by City Staff. If the owner of the property containing an ADU violates the provisions of this Code, the City may hold a lien against the property as allowed in the Utah State Code.
An existing accessory dwelling unit may be approved if the ADU complies with the requirements of this section 17.130.030. If a certificate of occupancy was not issued at the time of construction or remodeling, the applicant shall apply for a building permit and the chief building official, or his designee, shall inspect the ADU for Code compliance. All documented violations shall be corrected prior to approval of the ADU. Any uses or dwellings which previously conformed to prior ordinances, including having obtained all necessary and applicable permits, but do not now conform due to adoption of this section 17.130.030, shall be permitted to continue as a legal nonconforming use.
Decisions by the Planning Department and/or the Planning Commission regarding the issuance or denial of an accessory dwelling unit may be appealed to the Appeals and Variance Hearing Officer in accordance with section 17.16.020.020 of this Code.
The Farm Animal Floating Zone is established to provide regulations and standards for the keeping of animals commonly used in agriculture whether specifically being raised as a food product, for assistance in the production of food products, for its fur or hide or for recreational purposes. The regulations of this section 17.130.040 are intended to prevent these animals from becoming nuisances to occupants of nearby properties and to prevent conditions that are unsanitary and unsafe. The keeping of farm animals is intended for noncommercial or limited commercial purposes. Only the animals specifically listed in this section 17.130.040 will be allowed as regulated by this section 17.130.040. This Floating Zone is intended to encourage sustainable local and family food production, while establishing regulations that control the use of appropriate farm animals in a semirural environment as needed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Except for standards set forth in this section 17.130.040 or those set forth in section 17.130.020, "Residential Chickens Overlay Zone", of this chapter land use and development standards shall meet the requirements of the underlying zone.
APIARY: A place where bees or beehives are kept, especially when being raised for honey.
BEE COLONY: A group of bees made up of a queen, drones and workers.
BEEHIVE: A frame hive, box hive, box, barrel, log, gum skep, or other artificial or natural receptacle which may be used to house bees.
BEES: Family of bees specifically used in production of honey. Other types of bees such as Africanized bees are considered wild animals and are strictly prohibited from being kept within the City limits.
FARM ANIMAL: A domesticated animal commonly used in agriculture whether specifically being raised as a food product, for assistance in the production of food products, for its fur or hide or for recreational purposes. Unless otherwise approved by the Planning Director, only those animals on the following list are allowed as "farm animals" in the City:
Farm Animal List
Alpaca
Bees
Bison
Burro
Cattle
Chicken
Chinchilla
Donkey
Duck
Elk
Emu
Goat
Goose
Guanaco
Horse
Llama
Miniature horse
Mink
Mule
Ostrich
Pigeon
Pony
Rabbit
Rhea
Sheep
Turkey
Vicuna
Yak
FLYWAY BARRIER: A solid fence or hedge used in beekeeping, at least six feet (6') in height extending ten feet (10') from the hive in each direction. It is used to force bees to fly at least six feet (6') above ground over neighboring property lines.
HONEYBEE: The common honeybee, Apis mellifera species, at any stage of development, but not including the African honeybee, Apis mellifera scutellata species, or any hybrid thereof.
PIGEONS: Any domesticated pigeon kept by hobbyists such as carrier pigeons, homing pigeon, racing homer, tumbling pigeons, release doves and other types that are bred for certain abilities or physical characteristics such as large feathers on the feet or fan shaped tails. Nondomesticated or wild pigeons are not allowed to be kept or bred within the City limits.
WILD ANIMALS: Wild animals as defined in section 6.04.010 of this Code, are strictly prohibited in all zones and are not considered "farm animals".
| Farm Animals | Points |
| Large: | |
| Bison | 20 |
| Burro | 20 |
| Cattle | 20 |
| Donkey | 20 |
| Elk | 20 |
| Horse | 20 |
| Mule | 20 |
| Pony | 20 |
| Yak | 20 |
| Medium: | |
| Alpaca | 10 |
| Emu | 10 |
| Guanaco | 10 |
| Llama | 10 |
| Miniature horse | 10 |
| Ostrich | 10 |
| Vicuna | 10 |
| Small: | |
| Goat | 5 |
| Rhea | 5 |
| Sheep | 5 |
| Turkey | 5 |
| Very small: | |
| Chicken | 2 |
| Chinchilla | 2 |
| Duck | 2 |
| Goose | 2 |
| Mink | 2 |
| Rabbit | 2 |
Honeybees may be kept as an accessory use on residential lots that are a minimum of one-fourth (1/4) acre in area. The number of honeybee colonies allowed on lots is as follows:
| Lot Size | Number Of Colonies |
| 1/4 acre to 1/2 acre | 2 |
| 1/ 2 acre to 1 acre | 4 |
| Over 1 acre | 1 additional colony for each additional 1/2 acre increment |
Honeybee colonies shall be kept in hives with removable frames which shall be kept in sound and usable condition. Each person keeping bees is required to register and obtain a license from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. Other regulations (State and Federal), such as those found in chapter 11, title 4 of the Utah State Code, are to be followed as well.
Domesticated pigeons may be kept as an accessory use on single-family residential lots that are a minimum of one-third (1/3) acre in area within the A-5, A-1, R-1.8, R-2.5 and R-3 Zones and in accordance with the following requirements:
The regulation of wild animals is found in title 6, chapter 6.08 of this Code.
The purpose of the Planned Development Floating Zone (PD) is to allow for flexibility in the application of zoning regulations and development provisions of this title to advance a public interest through prescriptive requirements of a development plan and development agreement approved by the City Council. The PD may be applied to specific geographical areas ("districts") in circumstances that address a unique situation, confer a substantial benefit to the City, or incorporate design elements or a mixture of uses that represent a significant improvement in quality over what could otherwise be accomplished by standard zoning and development provisions. Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to: improvements in open space and amenities, environmental and resource preservation, tree and vegetation protection, slope accommodations, improved infrastructure efficiency, exceptional and innovative site or building design, increased public benefits, and complementary integrated land uses. The City Council shall consider the purpose of the base zone, the future land use, and the impacts on and from surrounding properties when approving a PD District.
Any application to amend an approved PD District shall be processed as a zone text amendment, except that an application to extend the district boundaries shall be processed as a rezone. Except in those instances where the Applicant is the City of South Jordan any amendment to an approved PD District requires that the corresponding development agreement also be amended.