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South Ogden City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 7

RESIDENTIAL ZONES

21-11

22-17

10-7A-1: Purpose And Intent

The purpose of the R-1-10, R-1-8 and R-1-6 zone classifications is to provide regulated areas for single-family residential uses at three (3) different low density levels. (Ord. 15-06, 2-17-2015, eff. 2-17-2015)

10-7A-2: Permitted Uses

Accessory building and use customarily incidental to any permitted use.

Agriculture.

Church, synagogue or similar permanent building used for regular religious worship.

Cluster subdivision (see chapter 12 of this title).

Educational institution - private.

Educational institution - public.

Golf course, except miniature golf course.

Home occupation (see chapter 19 of this title).

Parking lot accessory to uses permitted in this zone.

Planned residential unit development, in accordance with chapter 11 of this title.

Public building, public park, recreation grounds and associated buildings.

Residential facility for disabled persons (see section 10-14-16 of this title for facility requirements).

Single-family dwelling.

Single-family dwelling with interior Accessory Dwelling Unit

Temporary building for use incidental to construction work. Such building shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work. (Ord. 15-06, 2-17-2015, eff. 2-17-2015)

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 21-11 on 9/21/2021

10-7A-3: Conditional Uses

There are no conditional uses in this zone. (Ord. 15-06, 2-17-2015, eff. 2-17-2015)

10-7A-4: Site Development Standards

  1. Minimum lot area:
    1. R-1-10 zone: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
    2. R-1-8 zone: Eight thousand (8,000) square feet.
    3. R-1-6 zone: Six thousand (6,000) square feet for dwelling and eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet for other main building.
  2. Minimum lot width:
    1. R-1-10 zone: Eighty feet (80').
    2. R-1-8 zone: Sixty five feet (65').
    3. R-1-6 zone: Sixty feet (60').
  3. Minimum yard setbacks:
    1. Front:
      1. R-1-10 and R-1-8 zones: Thirty feet (30').
      2. R-1-6 zone: Twenty five feet (25').
    2. Side:
      1. Dwelling:
        1. R-1-10 zone: Ten feet (10') with total width of two (2) side yards not less than twenty four feet (24').
        2. R-1-8 and R-1-6 zones: Eight feet (8') with total width of two (2) side yards not less than eighteen feet (18').
      2. Other main building: Twenty feet (20').
      3. Accessory building:
        1. R-1-10 zone: Ten feet (10'), in side yard if located at least six feet (6') from main building except one foot (1') in minimum rear yard if located at least six feet (6') from main building, but not closer than ten feet (10') to dwelling on adjacent lot.
        2. R-1-8 and R-1-6 zones: Eight feet (8'), in side yard if located at least six feet (6') from main building except one foot (1') in minimum rear yard if located at least six feet (6') from main building, but not closer than ten feet (10') to dwelling on adjacent lot.
    3. Side facing street on corner lot: Twenty feet (20').
    4. Rear:
      1. Main building: Thirty feet (30').
      2. Accessory building:
        1. R-1-10 zone: One foot (1'), except ten feet (10') where accessory building rears on side yard of adjacent corner lot.
        2. R-1-8 and R-1-6 zones: One foot (1'), except eight feet (8') where accessory building rears on side yard of adjacent corner lot.
  4. Building height:
    1. Minimum: One story.
    2. Maximum: Two and one-half (2 1/2) stories or thirty five feet (35'). (Ord. 15-06, 2-17-2015, eff. 2-17-2015)
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 22-17 Removes exceptions from setbacks on 10/4/2022

10-7B-1: Purpose And Intent

The purpose of the R-2 zone classification is to accommodate a need for moderate density residential districts incorporating both single-family and two-family dwelling units. (Ord. 16-03, 1-5-2016, eff. 1-5-2016)

10-7B-2: Permitted Uses

Accessory building and use customarily incidental to any permitted use.

Agriculture.

Church, synagogue or similar permanent building used for regular religious worship.

Cluster subdivision (see chapter 12 of this title).

Educational institution - private.

Educational institution - public.

Golf course, except miniature golf course.

Home occupation (see chapter 19 of this title).

Parking lot accessory to uses permitted in this zone.

Public building, public park, recreation grounds and associated building.

Residential facility for disabled persons (see section 10-14-16 of this title for facility requirements).

Single-family dwelling.

Single-family dwelling with Interior Accessory Dwelling Unit

Temporary building and use incidental to construction work. Such building shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.

Two-family dwelling. (Ord. 16-03, 1-5-2016, eff. 1-5-2016)

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 21-11 on 9/21/2021

10-7B-3: Conditional Uses

There are no conditional uses in this zone. (Ord. 16-03, 1-5-2016, eff. 1-5-2016)

10-7B-4: Site Development Standards

  1. Minimum lot area:
    1. Single-family dwelling: Six thousand (6,000) square feet.
    2. Single-family dwelling with Interior Accessory Dwelling Unit: Six thousand (6,000) square feet.
    3. Two-family dwelling: Ten thousand eight hundred ninety (10,890) square feet.
    4. Other main building: Eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet.
  2. Minimum lot width: Seventy five feet (75').
  3. Minimum yard setbacks:
    1. Front: Fifteen feet (15').
    2. Side:
      1. Main building: Eight feet (8'), with total width of two (2) sides of not less than eighteen feet (18') for single-family dwelling or two-family dwelling and twenty feet (20') each side for other main building.
      2. Accessory building: Eight feet (8'), in side yard if located at least six feet (6') from main building, except one foot (1') in minimum rear yard if located at least six feet (6') from main building; but not closer than ten feet (10') to dwelling on adjacent lot.
    3. Side, facing street or corner lot: Fifteen feet (15').
    4. Rear:
      1. Main building: Thirty feet (30').
      2. Accessory building: One foot (1'), except eight feet (8') where accessory building rears on side yard of adjacent corner lot.
  4. Building height:
    1. Minimum: One story.
    2. Maximum: Two and one-half (2 1/2) stories or thirty-five feet (35'). (Ord. 16-03, 1-5-2016, eff. 1-5-2016)
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 21-11 on 9/21/2021
Amended by Ord. 22-17 Amends max. bldg. height from 27' to 35' on 10/4/2022

10-7C-1: Purpose And Intent

The purpose of this zone is to provide residential areas that will accommodate the development of dwelling types from single-family through multiple-family units with their associated necessary public services and activities. It is also to provide an orderly transition from less intensive, higher density uses. (Ord. 15-06, 2-17-2015, eff. 2-17-2015)

10-7C-2: Permitted Uses

Accessory building and use customarily incidental to any permitted use.

Agriculture.

Church, synagogue or similar permanent building used for regular religious worship.

Educational institution - private.

Educational institution - public.

Golf course, except miniature golf course.

Home occupation (see chapter 19 of this title).

Library or museum, public or nonprofit.

Multiple buildings on a single lot with twelve (12) or less dwelling units in accordance with chapter 13 of this title.

Multiple-family dwelling with twelve (12) or less dwelling units.

Parking lots accessory to uses permitted in this zone.

Planned residential unit development, in accordance with chapter 11 of this title.

Public building, public park, recreation grounds and associated buildings.

Residential facility for disabled persons (see section 10-14-16 of this title for facility requirements).

Single-family dwelling.

Single-family dwelling with interior Accessory Dwelling Unit

Temporary building for use incidental to construction work. Such building shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.

Two-family dwelling. (Ord. 15-06, 2-17-2015, eff. 2-17-2015)

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 21-11 on 9/21/2021

10-7C-3: Conditional Uses

There are no conditional uses in this zone. (Ord. 15-06, 2-17-2015, eff. 2-17-2015; amd. Ord. 20-18, 7-7-2020)

10-7C-4: Site Development Standards

  1. Minimum Lot Area:
    1. One-building dwelling:
      1. For single-family: Six thousand (6,000) square feet.
      2. For two-family: Eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet.
      3. For multiple-family: Eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet, plus two thousand (2,000) square feet for each dwelling unit in excess of two (2) in each building.
    2. Multiple buildings on a single lot: Eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet for each building, plus two thousand (2,000) square feet for each dwelling unit in excess of two (2) in each building.
      1. Other main building: Eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet.

  2. Minimum Lot Width: Sixty feet (60').
  3. Minimum Yard Setbacks:
    1. Front: Twenty five feet (25').
    2. Side:
      1. Main building:
        1. One-building dwelling and multiple buildings on a single lot: Eight feet (8') with total width of two (2) required yards of not less than eighteen feet (18'), plus one foot (1') each side for each one foot (1') main building is over thirty five feet (35') high.
        2. Other main building: Twenty feet (20') each side, plus one foot (1') each side for each one foot (1') main building is over thirty five feet (35') high.
      2. Accessory building: Eight feet (8'), in side yard if located at least six feet (6') from main building except one foot (1') in minimum rear yard if located at least six feet (6') from main building, but not closer than ten feet (10') to dwelling on adjacent lot.
    3. Side facing street on corner lot: Twenty feet (20').
    4. Rear:
      1. Main building: Thirty feet (30').
      2. Accessory building: One foot (1'), except eight feet (8') where accessory building rears on side yard of adjacent corner lot.
  4. Building Height:
    1. Minimum: One story.
    2. Maximum: Two and one-half stories or thirty-five (35').
  5. Lot Coverage: No building or group of buildings with their accessory buildings shall cover more than forty percent (40%) of the lot area.
  6. Open Green Space: At least forty percent (40%) of the lot area shall be left in open green space.
  7. Special Regulations: In no case shall the ratio of total floor area in the building to the lot area exceed one to one (1:1). (Ord. 15-06, 2-17-2015, eff. 2-17-2015)
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 22-17 Removes exceptions from setbacks and adds max. height restriction. on 10/4/2022

10-7D-0: Requirements

The requirements of the R-3 zone are applicable except for the following amendments:

10-7D-3 Site Development Standards

  1. Minimum Lot Area:
    1. One building dwelling:
      1. Same as multiple-family dwelling in R-3 zone or eight (8) units per acre, whichever is less.
    2. Multiple buildings on a single lot:
      1. Same as multiple buildings on a single lot in R-3 zone or eight (8) units per acre, whichever is less.

(Ord. 15-06, 2-17-2015, eff. 2-17-2015)