A.   R-1 Districts (Single-Family): R-1 districts are established to provide residential environments within the City that strive to emphasize a minimum of vehicular traffic and create quiet neighborhoods favorable for single-family detached homes. These districts are further established with a focus toward the preservation of natural vegetation and land features. The variety of medium to low housing densities provide for a wide variety of housing opportunities from large estate homes to smaller, entry level homes.

Agriculture (which does not include the keeping of farm animals) is allowed in each R-1 subdistrict. Special regulations are provided for the allowance of farm animals in R-1-20, R-1-30, and R-1-40 Districts.

   B.   R-2 Districts (Two-Family): R-2 districts are established to provide a residential environment within the City that is characterized by slightly higher densities than single-family districts, single-family housing interspersed with two-family housing, a variety of housing sizes, a minimum of vehicular traffic, and quiet residential neighborhoods favorable for family life. (Ord. 13-24, 10-16-2013)

 

(Ord. 17-19, 10-18-2017; amd. Ord. 19-14, - -2019; Ord. 20-18, - -2020; Ord. 24-04, 5-1-2024)

   FIGURE 1

(Ord. 13-24, 10-16-2013)

 

 

Notes:

   1.   Single-family and duplex lots must have at least 8,000 square feet and 75 feet of width. Each side of a twin home lot must have at least 4,000 square feet and 30 feet of width.

   2.   Single-family and duplex lots must have at least 8,000 square feet and 70 feet of width. Each side of a twin home lot must have at least 3,000 square feet and 30 feet of width.

(Ord. 13-24, 10-16-2013; amd. Ord. 23-04, 3-15-2023)

 

   A.   Allowable Square Footage: Determination of square footage does not include garages, subterranean basements or similar spaces. (Ord. 13-24, 10-16-2013)

   A.   All homes in all R-1 and R-2 districts shall provide at least a two (2) car garage for each family housing unit for the daily storage of personal vehicles. Any detached garages shall comply with the requirements for detached accessory structures as described elsewhere in this title.

   B.   In addition to the two (2) car garage, all single-family homes shall provide at least two (2) paved off street parking spaces plus one space for each domestic, e.g., maid, nanny, gardener, etc., or support staff person employed on premises during the highest employment shift.

   C.   The maximum area of hard surface for the purpose of parking vehicles on a residential lot shall be restricted to not more than twenty percent (20%) of the front yard excluding the driveway providing access to the primary attached or detached garage, thirty five percent (35%) of the rear yard, and one (1) of the two (2) side yards associated with the lot. Exception: The maximum area of hard surface allowed for residential lots with circular driveways shall be determined on a case by case basis.

   D.   All structures attached to the dwelling for the purpose of protecting or otherwise covering vehicles shall comply with applicable building codes for the structure and with existing zoning regulations for minimum distance between main dwelling structures and side property lines. Detached carports are required to meet the minimum standards for an accessory structure and applicable building codes. Where vehicle covers are used, covers shall be approved manufactured covers. Earth tone colors are encouraged (beige or brown tones) for vehicle covers. (Ord. 13-24, 10-16-2013)

   A.   Lighting Plan Required: A photometric lighting plan shall be required for all areas within residential developments except for areas within the ownership of single-family residential building lots. The lighting plan shall address all other areas of the development, including, but not limited to, open space, driveways, parking lots and facilities, walkways, sidewalks, streets, clubhouses, pools, etc.

   B.   Lighting Plan Preparation: Lighting plans shall be prepared and stamped by a recognized lighting engineer or lighting professional utilizing the lighting recommendations of the latest edition of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Lighting Handbook.

   C.   Spotlights: Reflectors, spotlights, floodlights, and other sources of illumination may be used to illuminate buildings, landscaping, signs, parking, and loading areas provided they are equipped with proper lenses or other devices concentrating the illumination upon the building, landscaping, signs, parking, and loading areas.

   D.   Light Spill: No unshielded lights, reflectors, spotlights, strobe lights, or searchlights shall be so located that they are pointed toward or are directly visible from public rights-of-way. All lighting shall be shielded and directed downward to avoid light spill beyond the property line. Unshielded, exterior wall mounted floodlights (wall packs) are prohibited. Intensities shall be controlled so that neighboring areas will not be adversely affected by glare or excessive light. (Ord. 17-15, 6-14-2017)

   A.   Purpose: The RM district is established to provide a medium to high density residential environment within the city characterized by group and small multiple-unit housing and well planned site development.

   B.   Density: The minimum square footage per unit in the RM district shall be established as shown in the table below. (Square footage is net square footage after necessary improvements and dedication.) Property over five (5) acres in size shall follow the site- specific development standards.

   TABLE OF MAXIMUM DENSITY AND MINIMUM LAND
   AREA FOR DEVELOPMENT FOR RM RESIDENTIAL ZONES

 

 

Any development over 5 acres in an RM-6, RM-8, RM-10, or RM-12 zone shall be developed as a site-specific development. Any development over 2 acres in an RM-S zone shall be developed as a site-specific development.

   C.   Building Setbacks: Minimum front, rear, and side setback distances shall be required as established below. It shall be within the authority of the director to determine which lines are considered as front, rear, and side property lines for the purpose of administering this code.

      1.   Front Yard: Any development in an RM district shall have a minimum front setback of twenty feet (20'). A public street right of way shall be considered as the front property line of a lot. Where a lot is bordered on two (2) or more sides by a public street right of way, the area between the front property line and the building lines shall be known as the front setback area in all cases.

      2.   Side Yards:

         a.   If the side property line of a development does not abut a single- family residential district, then all dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back from the side property line a distance of at least eight feet (8').

         b.   If the side property line of a development does abut a single-family residential district, then all dwellings and main buildings must be set back at least fifteen feet (15') from the side property line.

      3.   Rear Yard:

         a.   If the rear property line of a development does not abut a single- family residential district, then all dwellings and main buildings shall be set back from the rear property line a distance of at least fifteen feet (15').

         b.   If the rear property line of a development does abut a single-family residential district, then all dwellings and main buildings must be set back at least twenty feet (20') from the rear property line.

   D.   Special Standards; RM Districts:

      1.   Landscaping: All landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion. Landscaped areas shall consist of an effective combination of trees, ground cover, and shrubbery. All unpaved areas not utilized for access or parking shall be landscaped in a similar manner.

         a.   Front Setback Area: The entire area between the curb and the building or parking setback line shall be landscaped except for any access driveway or sidewalk in said area. In no case shall the front yard landscaping go to a depth of less than twenty feet (20').

         b.   Other Setback Areas: A minimum five foot (5') landscape buffer shall be placed along all property lines except where an accessory building may be allowed up to three feet (3') of the property line.

      2.   Screening At District Boundaries: Except in the minimum front setback area, an opaque screen shall be installed and maintained along all district boundaries other than streets where an RM development abuts areas zoned for single- family residential uses. Screening shall be to a height of six feet (6'). A screen shall consist of any combination of the following types:

         a.   Walls: A wall shall consist of concrete, stone, brick, or similar type of solid masonry material and shall conform to structural requirements of the applicable building codes.

         b.   Berms: A berm shall be constructed of earthen materials and shall be landscaped.

         c.   Solid Fences: A solid fence shall consist of vinyl, precast concrete, masonry, or other similar materials forming an opaque screen and shall conform to structural requirements of the applicable building codes.

         d.   Open Fences: An open weave or mesh type fence shall be combined with plant materials to form an opaque screen as approved by the director.

         e.   Planting: Plant materials used for screening shall be of a type or used in such a manner so as to provide an opaque screen having a minimum width of two feet (2').

         f.   Signs On Screening: No signs or sign supports shall be permitted on any required screening.

         g.   Elevation Differences: Notwithstanding the requirements listed above where the finished elevation of the property is lower at the boundary line (or within five feet (5') inside the boundary line) than an abutting property elevation, such change in elevation may be used in lieu of, or in combination with, additional screening to satisfy the screening requirements for this district.

      3.   Refuse Collection Area: All outdoor refuse collection areas shall be visually screened from access streets and adjacent properties by a completely opaque screen.

      4.    Height Of Buildings: All buildings in an RM district shall be no higher than thirty five feet (35'). No structure shall be less than twelve feet (12') as measured from finished grade.

      5.   Zero Lot Line Conversion: Duplex dwellings that were in existence at the date of the passage of this code may be converted to zero lot line (twin home) use. For such conversion, minimum lot size regulations as provided in this section shall be required. All appropriate state code and applicable building codes for condominium conversion shall be required.

      6.   Standards For Business And Financial Services: Buildings intended to house such uses in an RM district shall be designed to be compatible with a residential environment in architectural concept, scale, site design, and landscaping. Design will be approved at site plan review.

   E.   Special Standards; RM-S (Senior Districts):

      1.   Landscaping: All landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion. Landscaped areas shall consist of an effective combination of trees, ground cover, and shrubbery. All unpaved areas not utilized for access or parking shall be landscaped in a similar manner.

         a.   Front Setback Area: The entire area between the curb and the building or parking setback line shall be landscaped except for any access driveway or sidewalk in said area. In no case shall the front yard landscaping go to a depth of less than twenty feet (20').

         b.   Other Setback Areas: A minimum five foot (5') landscape buffer shall be placed along all property lines except where an accessory building may be allowed up to three feet (3') of the property line.

      2.   Screening At District Boundaries: Except in the minimum front setback area, an opaque screen shall be installed and maintained along all district boundaries other than streets where an RM-S development abuts areas zoned for single- family residential uses. Screening shall be to a height of six feet (6'). A screen shall consist of any combination of the following types:

         a.   Walls: A wall shall consist of concrete, stone, brick, or similar type of solid masonry material and shall conform to structural requirements of the applicable building codes.

         b.   Berms: A berm shall be constructed of earthen materials and shall be landscaped.

         c.   Solid Fences: A solid fence shall consist of vinyl or other such materials forming an opaque screen and shall conform to structural requirements of the applicable building codes.

         d.   Open Fences: An open weave or mesh type fence shall be combined with plant materials to form an opaque screen as approved by the director.

         e.   Planting: Plant materials used for screening shall be of a type or used in such a manner so as to provide an opaque screen having a minimum width of two feet (2').

         f.   Elevation Differences: Notwithstanding the requirements listed above where the finished elevation of the property is lower at the boundary line (or within five feet (5') inside the boundary line) than an abutting property elevation, such change in elevation may be used in lieu of, or in combination with, additional screening to satisfy the screening requirements for this district.

      3.   Height Of Buildings: All buildings in an RM-S district shall be no higher than thirty five feet (35'). No structure shall be less than twelve feet (12') as measured from finished grade.

      4.   Zero Lot Line Conversion: Duplex dwellings that were in existence at the date of the passage of this code may be converted to zero lot line (twin home) use. For such conversion, minimum lot size regulations as provided in this section shall be required. All appropriate state code and applicable building codes for condominium conversion shall be required.

   F.   Special Standards; R-2 Districts:

      1.   Landscaping: All landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion. Landscaped areas shall consist of an effective combination of trees, ground cover, and shrubbery. All unpaved areas not utilized for access or parking shall be landscaped in a similar manner.

         a.   Front Setback Area: The entire area between the curb and the building or parking setback line shall be landscaped except for any access driveway or sidewalk in said area. In no case shall the front yard landscaping go to a depth of less than twenty feet (20').

         b.   Other Setback Areas: A minimum five foot (5') landscape buffer shall be placed along all property lines except where an accessory building may be allowed up to three feet (3') of the property line.

      2.   Screening At District Boundaries: Except in the minimum front setback area, an opaque screen shall be installed and maintained along all district boundaries other than streets where an R-2 development abuts areas zoned for single- family residential uses. Screening shall be to a height of six feet (6'). A screen shall consist of any combination of the following types:

         a.   Walls: A wall shall consist of concrete, stone, brick, tile, or similar type of solid masonry material and shall conform to structural requirements of the applicable building codes.

         b.   Berms: A berm shall be constructed of earthen materials and shall be landscaped.

         c.   Solid Fences: A solid fence shall consist of vinyl or other such materials forming an opaque screen and shall conform to structural requirements of the applicable building codes.

         d.   Open Fences: An open weave or mesh type fence shall be combined with plant materials to form an opaque screen as approved by the director.

         e.   Planting: Plant materials used for screening shall be of a type or used in such a manner so as to provide an opaque screen having a minimum width of two feet (2').

         f.   Elevation Differences: Notwithstanding the requirements listed above where the finished elevation of the property is lower at the boundary line (or within five feet (5') inside the boundary line) than an abutting property elevation, such change in elevation may be used in lieu of, or in combination with, additional screening to satisfy the screening requirements for this district.

      3.   Height Of Buildings: All buildings in an R-2 district shall be no higher than thirty five feet (35'). No structure shall be less than twelve feet (12') as measured from finished grade.

      4.   Zero Lot Line Conversion: Duplex dwellings that were in existence at the date of the passage of this code may be converted to zero lot line (twin home) use. For such conversion, minimum lot size regulations as provided in this section shall be required. All appropriate state code and applicable building codes for condominium conversion shall be required. (Ord. 13-24, 10-16-2013; amd. Ord. 20-12, 4-15-2020)

   A.   Purpose: The manufactured home (MH) residential district is established to provide a medium density residential environment within the city for manufactured home homeowners that is characterized by a minimum of vehicular traffic and quiet residential neighborhoods favorable for family life.

   B.   Area Requirement: Manufactured home subdivisions shall have a minimum total development size of five (5) acres.

   C.   Lot Size: There shall be no minimum area per lot, provided the required yards for each mobile home can be created and maintained.

   D.   Front Yard Requirements: Each mobile home may be placed no closer than five feet (5') back from the sidewalk or roadway if there is no sidewalk; this includes any attached appurtenances, including, but not limited to, stairs, awnings, carports, etc. No structure shall encroach in the five foot (5') setback area (the structure includes the roof overhang).

   E.   Side Yard Requirements: Except as provided in subsection 13.22.040A7 of this title all dwelling structures and other main buildings shall be set back from each lot line a distance of at least seven feet six inches (7'6"), and the total distance of the two (2) side setbacks shall be at least fifteen feet (15'). The minimum side yards for a private garage and other accessory buildings or awnings shall be three feet (3'). Side yard distances are to be measured from a point beginning at the outer edges of any overhangs or eaves. On corner lots, the side yard which faces on a street for both main and accessory buildings shall not be less than ten feet (10').

   F.   Rear Yard Requirements: Except as provided in subsection 13.22.040A7 of this title all dwelling structures and other main buildings shall maintain a minimum rear yard building separation of at least ten feet (10'). Accessory buildings shall be set back a minimum of three feet (3') from the adjacent lot line. Said rear yard distances are to be measured from a point beginning at the outer edges of any overhangs or eaves, provided that on corner lots which rear upon the side yard of another lot, accessory buildings shall be located not closer than three feet (3') to such side yard.

   G.   Height Of Buildings: No building shall be erected to a height greater than twenty five feet (25'), and no dwelling shall be erected to a height greater than twelve feet (12').

   H.   Manufactured Home Requirements: All manufactured homes permitted for location in any mobile home subdivision shall conform to the laws, specifications, and requirements of the state of Utah national manufactured housing construction and safety standards act of 1974 and shall have attached proper certification that the mobile home conforms to the same.

   I.   Process: A manufactured home residential district subdivision shall follow the review and approval process as outlined in the city subdivision regulations.

   J.   Interior Streets: Public streets shall meet the minimum city standards. Private streets standards shall be determined by administrative conditional use process.

   K.   Maintenance: Maintenance of all areas and improvements owned in common by the lot owners, such as clubhouses, common landscaping areas, recreational facilities, playgrounds, roads, sewer and water utilities, and electrical systems shall be the responsibility of an owners' association created with articles of association and bylaws approved by the city attorney.

   L.   Recoveries Restrictions: The front yard of any space within three feet (3') of the side and rear lot lines, shall not be occupied and shall be open and unobstructed to the sky. Lot coverage shall not exceed seventy five percent (75%) of the lot. For purposes of this section, "occupied" means "covered by a mobile home/manufactured home, garage, carport, cabana, awning, storage building, or structure of any kind".

   M.   Lot Width: There is no minimum lot width in the manufactured home residential district.

   N.   Street Signs: Street and directional signs for all private streets shall meet city standards and shall be maintained and replaced as necessary to ensure legibility. (Ord. 13-24, 10-16-2013)