Tropic City Zoning Code

To preserve and enhance the high quality and natural character of selected areas consistent with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance of Tropic Town. The zone provides for limited development and use of sensitive lands that are, in close proximity to Bryce Canyon National Park, and are subject to steep slopes, and soil instability. It also provides for the conservation and protection of natural features and wildlife habitat. 

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1. Camping.

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1. Trails.
2. Wildlife habitats. 

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13.13.4.1 Height

No building shall be erected to a height greater than 15 feet and shall have a maximum area of 500 square feet unless specifically approved by the Planning Commission.

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13.13.4.2 Area, Width And Yard Regulations

See Table 16-4.

Table 16-4 Pristine Minimum Area, Width and Yard Regulations

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13.13.4.3 Other Provisions

1. All uses shall be free from objections because of odor, dust, smoke, noise, vibration or other causes.
2. All developments within this zone shall include a fire protection and flood control plan.
3. All developments shall be consistent with this ordinance and the Hillside and Sensitive Lands ordinance of Tropic.
4. Minimal exterior lighting shall be allowed and must be hooded and reflection not leave the related property.
5. Traffic impacts on the area shall be provided for and any related costs paid by the developed properties. Impacted public roads shall be improved to handle increased traffic. If roads are not paved adequate improvements shall be made to minimize dust and control traffic in a safe manner.
6. Signing shall be kept to minimum and shall be only allowed to mark trails. Off-site signs or reflective, moving, or lighted signs will not be allowed.

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13.13.4.4 Buffer

Private land located adjacent to Bryce Canyon National Park require an area of at least 100 feet along Park boundaries wherein there shall be no use or development except for planned ingress and egress for access roads and approved trails, and shall be undisturbed natural landscape except for appropriate improvements for flood control that is consistent with the intent of this ordinance. Individual properties developed within this zone shall plan their projects so that this buffer is provided.

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13.13.4.5 Design Review

All developments within this zone shall be planned and presented to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation to the Town Council prior to any construction. This review will include buildings, signs, parking provisions, traffic flow, landscaping, exterior lighting, drainage, and utilities.

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