Zoneomics Logo
search icon

Vineyard City Zoning Code

15.28 Permitted

Uses

15.28.010 Purpose

This chapter identifies and provides the procedures for the review of permitted use applications (identified as “P” uses) in VZC 15.12.050 District Use Table. The requirements for permitted use application review and approval are provided herein.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Amended by Ord. 2016-13 on 9/28/2016

15.28.020 Authority

  1. The Planning Commission is hereby authorized to review and render a decision of the following permitted use site plan and subdivision applications: 
    1. Nonresidential site plan applications
    2. Detached single-family residential developments with ten (10) or more units.
    3. Attached residential and multifamily residential developments.
  2. The Planner is hereby authorized to review and render a final decision for all other permitted use applications, in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Amended by Ord. 2016-13 on 9/28/2016
Amended by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

15.28.030 Initiation

All requests to establish a permitted use, as identified in the District Use Table, shall be made on an application provided by the city. Additional permits will be required for new construction or modification to existing site conditions or buildings. The property owner, or other person accompanied by a property owner affidavit of authorization, may submit an application for review and decision.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Amended by Ord. 2016-13 on 9/28/2016

15.28.040 Application Requirements

Applications for a permitted use are required to comply with all requirements of this chapter and other applicable requirements. All permitted use applications shall be determined complete by the planner, as provided by VZC 15.24.060. For permitted use applications determined to be incomplete, the Planner shall comply with the requirements of VZC 15.24.070.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Amended by Ord. 2016-13 on 9/28/2016

15.28.050 Review And Approval Procedures

The procedures for the review of a permitted use application are identified by Figure 15.28.1.

FIGURE 15.28.1 Permitted (P-1) Use Application Procedures 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Amended by Ord. 2016-13 on 9/28/2016
Amended by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

15.28.060 Application Requirements

All Permitted Use Applications shall include and provide the following information:

  1. A completed Permitted Use Application, as provided by the city.
  2. An electronic PDF Site Plan, identifying the location of all proposed uses, buildings and structures, and drawn at a scale as required by the Planner, identifying the following;
    1. The location and dimension of the property boundaries and all proposed and existing uses, buildings and structures located on the property.
    2. The location of all existing buildings located within one hundred (100) feet of the subject property’s boundary.
    3. The setbacks requirements, as required by the Zoning District in which the proposed and existing uses, buildings and structures are located.
    4. The location of all proposed and existing roads and streets serving the property, including any Permits as required by Utah County or the Utah Department of Transportation.
    5. The location and dimension of all proposed and existing pedestrian and biking facilities, including sidewalks and trails.
    6. The location and dimension of all existing natural property features including streams, drainage ways, flood plains, and wetlands.
    7. The layout and dimensions of all proposed and existing ingress and egress points and off-street parking.
    8. All public and private rights-of-way and easements located on, or adjacent to the property, proposed to be continued, created, relocated, or abandoned shall be shown.
    9. The location of all existing or proposed fences and walls, identifying height and materials shall be shown.
    10. The location of all proposed and existing landscaping as required in VZC 15.40.
    11. Additional plans and drawings required to meet the adopted Building Code, as may be applicable.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Amended by Ord. 2016-13 on 9/28/2016

15.28.070 Approval Standards

The planner shall review the permitted use application and determine if the application and associated materials comply with the following:

  1. The proposed use is an allowed permitted use within the zoning district.
  2. The proposed permitted use and the accompanying site plan complies with all requirements of the Zoning District.
  3. Complies with all site plan requirements as may be applicable, as provided herein.
  4. Complies with all applicable dedication requirements of the city and provides the necessary infrastructure, as required.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Amended by Ord. 2016-13 on 9/28/2016
Amended by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

15.28.080 Required Findings For Approval Or Denial

  1. If the Planner finds that the Permitted Use Application complies with all requirements of this Ordinance, the adopted Building Codes, and all other applicable Land Use Ordinances, the Permitted Use Application shall be approved, with or without use and/or site plan modifications required to comply with this Ordinance, the adopted Building Codes, and all other applicable Land Use Ordinances. Following the approval of a Permitted Use Application, with or without modifications, a Building Permit Application may be reviewed and a Building Permit issued if such Application is found to comply with the Building Code, as adopted.
  2. If the Planner finds that the Permitted Use Application does not comply with all the requirements of this Ordinance, the adopted Building Codes, and all other applicable Land Use Ordinances, the Permitted Use Application shall be denied and no Approval, Permit, or License issued by the city, including a Building Permit.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Amended by Ord. 2016-13 on 9/28/2016

15.28.090 Effect Of Approval

Approval of a Permitted Use Application by the Planner shall authorize the establishment of the approved Permitted Use, subject to any site plan modifications or requirements as may be necessary to comply with this Ordinance, other Land Use Ordinances, or other Ordinances of the city. Approval of a Permitted Use Application shall not be deemed an Approval of any other Application, Permit, or License.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Amended by Ord. 2016-13 on 9/28/2016

15.28.100 Appeal Of A Permitted Use Decision

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Planner regarding a Permitted Use Application may appeal the decision, as provided by VZC 15.52.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Amended by Ord. 2016-13 on 9/28/2016

15.28.110 Permitted Use Approval Amendment

The procedure for amending any Permitted Use Application approval shall be the same procedure as required to approve the Permitted Use Application in the first instance.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Amended by Ord. 2016-13 on 9/28/2016

15.28.120 Expiration Of Permitted Use Approval

A Permitted Use Application approval shall expire and shall be invalid if a building, activity, construction, or occupancy, as authorized by the approval, is not commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of approval. If work has not commenced, or a use established within one hundred eighty (180) days from date of approval, the approval shall be void and a new Permitted Use Application required.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Amended by Ord. 2016-13 on 9/28/2016

2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff.

2016-13

2025-03