Vernal City Zoning Code

A. The MX zone has been established as a district intended to promote development that integrates multi-family residential and lower-intensity commercial uses within the same structure. Because this zone emphasizes residential development while supporting compatible commercial activity, all approved uses shall be implemented in a manner that minimizes negative impacts on adjoining properties, enhances overall livability within the zone, and promotes attractive landscaping and pedestrian accessibility. The MX zone is not intended to function as a purely residential or purely commercial district. B. In order to accomplish the objectives and purposes of this chapter and to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of this zone, the following regulations shall apply in the MX residential zone.

Uses are as set out in this section:

In the MX residential zone, minimum area requirements are as follows:

A. Residential development within the MX zone shall be regulated by the maximum residential density permitted in section 16.45.080 (C) based on the acreage of the development site. B. Dwelling utilizing zero side yard: three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet. Such dwelling must be in a structure having two (2) or more dwelling units, with each dwelling being located entirely and solely on one (1) individual lot.

A. The minimum width of any parcel having a residential use shall be fifty (50) feet, except:

1. Dwelling utilizing zero side yard: thirty-five (35) feet. Such dwelling must be in a structure having two (2) or more dwelling units, with each dwelling being located entirely and solely on one (1) individual lot.

A. Front Setback:

1. All buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from the front property line.

B. Side Setback:

1. No setback shall be required for any structures along interior lot lines, except:

a. A setback of five (5) feet shall be required for any parcel adjoining an A-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 or MH zone, and; b. All portions of any structure over thirty (30) feet in height shall be set back a minimum of fifty (50) feet when adjoining an A-1, R-1 or R-2 zone.

2. On parcels with exterior property lines, the side setback from the street along the exterior property line for any structure shall be five (5) feet.

C. Rear Setback:

1. Except when a common wall is used with adjoining properties, structures shall be set back from the rear property line a minimum of ten (10) feet except all portions of any structure over thirty (30) feet in height shall be set back a minimum of fifty (50) feet when adjoining an A-1, R-1 or R-2 zone.

A. The maximum height allowed in the MX zone shall be sixty (60) feet.

B. The maximum area of any lot that may be covered by structures is eighty-five (85%) percent.

A. Residential density within the MX zone shall not exceed thirty-five (35) units per acre

B. On any parcel having mixed uses, at least fifty (50%) percent of the gross floor area of all structures must be residential.

C. On any parcel, a maximum of forty (40%) percent of the gross floor area of all structures, or six thousand (6,000) square feet of the gross floor area of all structures, whichever is greater, may have a retail use.

D. Parking Requirements

a. Residential development in the MX Zone shall provide Off-Street Parking as follows:

i. Development shall provide a minimum of two (2) Parking spaces per dwelling unit.

ii. Development shall provide a minimum of parking as listed in commercial use table 16.26.120 (parking spaces required non-dwelling).

iii. Parking count can be modified if an adjacent special assessment area is established

b. Parking spaces may include garage spaces, driveway spaces or designated surface parking spaces

E. Commercial Component Requirement

a. A minimum of twenty (20%) percent of the total floor area of development shall be dedicated to commercial space.

A. Landscaping shall be in conformance with Chapter 16.27.