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Vineyard City Zoning Code

15.34 Supplementary

Development Standards

15.34.010 Purpose

The purpose of supplementary development standards is to further the purposes of the General Plan, this Ordinance, all other Land Use Ordinances. Supplementary development standards address the use, location, construction, and operation of particular uses and activities. Compliance with supplementary development standards, as applicable, as well as all other requirements of this Ordinance, and all other Land Use Ordinances, and all other Federal, State, and Local requirements are required for any Land Use Application approval required by this Ordinance, or any other Approval, Permit, or License required by other Land Use Ordinances.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Repealed & Reenacted by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017

15.34.020 Additional Height Allowed For Public Buildings

Public buildings and churches proposed in a Residential Zoning District may be erected to a height greater than the maximum building height, required by the Zoning District in which the building is located, provided the building is set back from required setback lines a distance of one (1) foot for each additional foot of building height above the maximum height allowed in the Zoning District.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Repealed & Reenacted by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017

15.34.030 Accessory Buildings

  1. Accessory buildings and accessory uses may be authorized in association with a primary building or primary use.
  2. Accessory buildings and accessory uses shall only be authorized concurrently with, or following, the establishment of the primary building or primary use.
  3. Accessory buildings, excluding residential-detached garages, are only permitted within the rear yard and street side yards of corner lots.
  4. Accessory buildings located within the street side yard of a corner lot shall maintain a minimum setback distance of three (3') feet from the street side property line. Accessory buildings located within street-side yards of a corner lot shall be screened with a fence with a minimum height of 5' 6", from the street right-of-way on the front and sides and from neighboring properties adjoining the subject parcel on the rear property line.
  5. Accessory buildings, excluding residential-detached garages, located within the street side yard of a corner lot shall not exceed a height of ten (10') feet.
  6. Setbacks and building height standards for residential-detached garages located in side yards are found in Section 15.12.060 Dimensional Standards Table.
  7. No storm water runoff from any accessory building shall be allowed to run onto adjacent property.
  8. Accessory buildings shall meet all of the required dimensional standards of VZC 15.12.060.
  9. Accessory buildings shall comply with the requirements of the adopted Building Code, as applicable.
  10. No mobile home, travel trailer, boat, or similar recreational vehicle shall be used as an accessory building.
  11. No shipping container, cargo container, shipping crate, box, trailer, or similar moveable piece of equipment or object shall be used as an accessory building.
  12. No accessory buildings shall be rented, leased, or sold separately from the rental, lease, or sale of the primary building, except as allowed in VZC 15.34.060.
  13. No accessory building shall be used as a permanent dwelling unit, except as allowed in VZC 15.34.060.
  14. Accessory buildings used for the housing of domestic livestock or fowl shall comply with the requirements of VZC 15.34.120.
  15. Swimming pools and spas are considered part of the primary building if they are within six (6') feet of the primary building; as such, they must adhere to the building setbacks of the primary building.
  1. Swimming pools and spas are considered part of the primary building if they are within six (6’) feet of the primary building; as such, they must adhere to the building setback of the primary building.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Repealed & Reenacted by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017
Amended by Ord. 2017-06 on 9/13/2017
Amended by Ord. 2019-06 on 8/28/2019
Amended by Ord. 2020-16 on 12/9/2020
Amended by Ord. 2021-07 on 8/11/2021
Amended by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

15.34.040 (Reserved)

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Repealed & Reenacted by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017
Repealed by Ord. 2017-06 on 9/13/2017

15.34.050 Accessory Structures; Exemption From Building Permit Requirements

Detached residential accessory structures not exceeding one-story in height and a floor area of 200 square feet are exempt from building permit requirements. Detached commercial accessory structures limited to one-story in height and a floor area of 120 square feet, used as storage sheds, play houses and similar type uses, not including the storage of hazardous chemicals, shall be exempt from building permit requirements. All setback requirements for the Zoning District in which the accessory structure is located shall be met and no portion of the accessory structure shall be located within one (1) foot of any property line, and no storm water runoff from the accessory building is allowed to run onto adjacent property.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Amended by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017

15.34.060 Accessory Dwelling Units

Purpose: The purpose of the accessory dwelling unit ordinance is to promote areas in the city to accommodate an expanding population, establish regulations to address the health, safety and welfare of the community, to provide flexibility for changes in household size associated with life cycle and to enable a level of financial security for home owners.

  1. Location: Accessory dwelling units are allowed as an accessory use to a single-family detached residence and are limited to the following development configurations:
    1. Detached accessory structures in accordance with section 15.12.060 Dimensional Standards Table and Section 15.34.030 Accessory Buildings.
    2. Within a home provided access to the accessory dwelling unit shall meet all applicable fire and building codes. Mobile homes, travel trailers, boats, or similar recreational vehicles shall not be used as an accessory dwelling unit.
    3. Prefabricated housing types intended for long-term placement that adhere to a permanent foundation and the design is consistent with the primary structure on the property
  2. Minimum lot size: A minimum lot size of five thousand two hundred (5,200) square feet is required for homes containing an internal accessory dwelling unit. A minimum lot size of twelve thousand (12,000) square feet is required for lots containing a detached accessory dwelling unit. 
  3. Detached accessory dwelling unit size: Detached accessory dwelling units shall not exceed a square footage of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet.
  4. External appearance: The accessory dwelling unit shall not alter the appearance of the structure as a single-family residence. There shall be no external evidence of occupancy by more than one (1) family, such as two (2) front doors. The architectural style, building materials and building colors of an accessory dwelling unit shall be compatible and consistent with the architectural style, materials, and color of the primary building.
  5. Sale of principle dwelling: An accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold separately from the sale of the principle dwelling located on the same lot.
  6. Owner occupied: The property owner shall live within the home or detached structure located on the property containing the accessory dwelling unit.
  7. Number of units: A maximum of one (1) accessory dwelling unit may be established as a secondary use to a detached single-family dwelling.
  8. Dimensional standards: Accessory dwelling units shall comply with required building height, setbacks and all applicable dimensional standards listed in VZC 15.64 Table of Uses and Development Standards for attached or detached accessory buildings.
  9. Utilities: An accessory dwelling unit shall be served by, the same water, sewer, electrical, and gas meters that serve the primary building. No separate utility lines, connections, or meters shall be allowed for an accessory dwelling unit.
  10. Parking: A single-family dwelling with an accessory dwelling unit shall provide a minimum of four (4) onsite parking spaces located on a paved surface or approved driveway. Only driveways or parking pads containing a minimum length of eighteen feet (18’) may be counted toward required onsite parking. The minimum length of a driveway counting toward onsite parking shall not include any land associated with street rights-of-way, sidewalks or public property/access. All onsite parking spaces shall contain a minimum width of eight feet (8’). Property owner parking shall not be parked tandem with tenant parking and tenant parking shall not be parked tandem with owner parking. The area dedicated to onsite parking and driveway surfaces shall be limited in compliance with VZC Section 15.38.030(2)(b).
  11. Addresses: The single-family dwelling and accessory dwelling unit shall have unique addresses.
  12. Entrance: Entrances and access to the accessory dwelling unit shall meet applicable building and fire codes.. Only one (1) front entrance of the primary home shall be visible from the front yard.
  13. Application: An accessory dwelling unit application may only be approved if the property meets the standards listed in this section. An accessory dwelling unit shall not be authorized on a property that has outstanding ordinance violations or unpaid taxes.
  14. Business License: All Accessory Dwelling Units shall maintain a Vineyard City Business License to be renewed biennially, subject to property inspection for code compliance by a Vineyard City staff member.
  15. Home Occupation: Only one dwelling on the property may obtain a "with impact" business license. For the purposes of this section, an accessory dwelling unit business license is not considered a "with impact" business.
  16. License Denial or Revocation: If an Applicant is found to have active code violations, their application will be denied or deferred until the violation is abated or resolved. Approved licenses will be revoked as a consequence of an occupancy related zoning violation.
  17. Compliance with adopted codes: Accessory dwelling units shall meet all requirements of the adopted Building Code and other applicable city ordinances and regulations.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Amended by Ord. 2016-13 on 9/28/2016
Repealed & Reenacted by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017
Amended by Ord. 2017-06 on 9/13/2017
Amended by Ord. 2018-06 on 6/27/2018
Amended by Ord. 2018-16 on 11/14/2018
Amended by Ord. 2020-09 on 7/22/2020
Amended by Ord. 2021-03 on 6/23/2021
Amended by Ord. 2022-18 Accessory Dwelling Units - Detached Accessory Structures on 10/26/2022
Amended by Ord. 2024-03 on 1/24/2024
Amended by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

15.34.070 Residences For Persons With A Disability

  1. No Residence for Persons with a Disability shall be established unless:
    1. It is proposed in a building that complies with all adopted Land Use Ordinances and Building Code, and applicable to similar structures in the Zoning District in which the Residence for Persons with a Disability is proposed.
    2. The Residence for Persons with a Disability proposes no fundamental change in the character of the residential neighborhood.
  2. Maximum Number of Occupants (Consumers and Staff). Any building proposed to be used as a Residence for Persons with a Disability, the existing building, or building plans, shall be reviewed by the Building Official, considering the Categorical Standards for physical facilities, as established by the State of Utah Department of Human Services. Following this review the Building Official shall determine and establish the maximum number of persons allowed to reside within the Facility, which shall not exceed six (6) occupants.
  3. State of Utah Department of Human Services License. At the time of Use Application to establish a Residence for Persons with a Disability, or within forty-five (45) days following approval, the owner or provider shall provide to the Planner evidence that the residence is Licensed by the State of Utah Department of Human Services for the type of facility being considered, or authorized, by the city. Any approval for a Residence for Persons with a Disability shall be conditioned on the presentation of evidence that the facility is Licensed by the State of Utah Department of Human Services, as required by this Section. Failure to provide such evidence shall automatically invalidate and terminate any existing or pending approvals.
  4. Continued Compliance with the Licensure Requirements of the Department of Human Services. The responsibility to License programs, or owners or providers that operate a Residence for Persons with a Disability, as well as require and monitor the provision of adequate services to consumers residing in these facilities, shall rest with the State of Utah Department of Human Services. Failure to maintain continued compliance with the licensure requirements of the State of Utah Department of Human Services shall automatically invalidate and terminate any existing or pending approvals.
  5. Approval to Operate a Residence for Persons with a Disability is Non-transferable. An approval for a Residence for Persons with a Disability, as authorized by this Section, is nontransferable and shall only be valid to the owner or provider identified on the Application authorizing the operation of the Facility, and as identified as the owner or provider as Licensed by the State of Utah Department of Human Services.
  6. Reasonable Dispersion. No Residence for Persons with a Disability shall be approved that would be located closer than one-half (1⁄2) of a mile to any other Residence for Persons with a Disability.
  7. Limit on Number of Occupants. No Residence for Persons with a Disability shall be approved that would allow more than six (6) occupants.
  8. Reasonable Accommodations. The Land Use Authority, in reviewing an Application to establish a Residence for Persons with a Disability, may to the extent necessary, modify the requirements of this Section, if such modifications are necessary to make a reasonable accommodation to afford persons residing in such facilities equal opportunity in the use and enjoyment of the facility.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Amended by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017
Amended by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

15.34.080 Residences For Persons With A Disability That Are Substance Abuse Facilities And Are Located Within Five Hundred (500) Feet Of A School

  1. All requirements applicable to a Residence for Persons with a Disability shall apply.
  2. In addition to the requirements for a Residence for Persons with a Disability, the following requirements shall apply to all Residences for Persons with a Disability that are substance abuse facilities and proposed within five hundred (500) feet of a school:
    1. In accordance with the rules established by the Department of Human Services under Title 62A, Chapter 2, Licensure of Programs and Facilities, shall provide;
    2. A security plan satisfactory to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office.
    3. Twenty-four (24) hour supervision for residents; and
    4. Other twenty-four (24) hour security measures.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Repealed & Reenacted by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017
Amended by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

15.34.090 Residential Facilities For Elderly Persons

  1. The approval of a Residential Facility for Elderly Persons is nontransferable and terminates if the structure is devoted to a use other than a Residential Facility for Elderly Persons, or if the structure fails to comply with the requirements of this Section.
  2. No Residential Facility for Elderly Persons shall be established unless:
    1. It is proposed in a building that complies with all Land Use Ordinances and adopted Building Code, and is applicable to similar structures in the Zoning District in which the Residential Facility for Elderly Persons is proposed.
    2. The Residential Facility for Elderly Persons proposes no fundamental change in the character of the residential neighborhood.
    3. No Residential Facility for Elderly Persons shall be approved that would allow more than six (6) occupants.
    4. The Land Use Authority, in reviewing an Application to establish a Residential Facility for Elderly Persons, may to the extend necessary modify the requirements of this Section, if such modifications are necessary to make a reasonable accommodation to afford persons residing in such facilities equal opportunity in the use and enjoyment of the facility.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Repealed & Reenacted by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017
Amended by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

15.34.100 Parking Requirements Of Private Recreational Vehicles In Residential Zoning Districts

The location or storage of mobile homes, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, boats, camping trailers and truck campers, and other recreational vehicles and equipment owned by the property owner, may be parked subject to the following:

  1. Recreational vehicles, including boats, travel trailers, motor homes, horse trailers, similar vehicles kept in reasonable repair and operable condition, may be located in a detached or attached garage, or other accessory building, or parked in the rear yard or side yard. The recreational vehicle, trailer, or similar vehicle parked in the side or rear yard shall not extend beyond the front facade or front building line of the home and shall be located entirely in the side or rear yard of the lot.
  2. A mobile home, travel trailer, recreational vehicle, boat, camping trailer, or truck camper may be located in the front yard for the purposes of loading and unloading for a period not to exceed forty- eight (48) hours.
  3. A recreational vehicle may be occupied temporarily by family members or guests of the owner. However, no boat, trailer, motor home, travel trailer, or similar recreational vehicle shall be occupied for a period greater than thirty (30) days.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Repealed & Reenacted by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017
Amended by Ord. 2021-02 on 2/10/2021

15.34.110 Household Pets

The keeping of household pets for noncommercial purposes shall comply with the following requirements:

  1. All household pets shall be kept in such a manner that they do not disturb the peace, comfort, or health of any person or animal.
  2. Yards, shelters, cages, areas, places, and premises where they are kept shall be maintained so that flies or odors do not disturb the peace, comfort, or health of any person or animal.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
Repealed & Reenacted by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017
Amended by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

15.34.120 Domestic Livestock And Fowl

The keeping of domestic livestock, limited to the domesticated horse (Equus caballus), domesticated cattle (Bos taurus and Bos indica), domesticated sheep (Ovis aries), domesticated goat (Capra hircus) and domestic fowl, but excluding the keeping of pigs (Suidae), shall be allowed subject to the following:

  1. The keeping of domestic livestock and fowl may be allowed as a Permitted Use in the A-1, R&A-5 and single-family residential Zoning Districts, subject to the provisions of this Section.
  2. No domestic livestock shall be kept on any lot located in an A-1, R&A-5 and single-family residential Zoning Districts where the lot or parcel size is less than one acre (43,560 square feet).
  3. The number of domestic livestock that may be kept where the lot or parcel size is not less than one acre shall comply with the following::
    1. Limited to a maximum of two (2) domestic animals for every 43,560 square feet of lot or parcel size.
  4. The number of domestic fowl for the purpose of laying eggs that may be kept shall be limited on the size of the lot or parcel as follows:
    1. Greater than one acre (43,560) square feet, up to twenty-five (25) chickens
    2. Between ten thousand five hundred (10,500) square feet and one acre (43,560) square feet, up to eight (8) chickens
    3. Between five thousand five hundred (5,500) square feet and ten thousand five hundred (10,500) square feet, up to six (6) chickens. A minimum of three (3) chickens is encouraged
    4. Lot Size
      Number of Domestic Fowl
      5,500-10,500 sf
      3-6
      10,500-43,560 sf
      8
      43,560+ sf
      25
      .
    1. Domestic fowl shall be confined within a secure outdoor enclosed area and are subject to the following conditions.
      1. The enclosed area shall include a covered, ventilated, and predator-resistant coop.
        1. The coop shall have a minimum floor area of at least three (3) square feet per domestic fowl.
        2. The chicken run shall have a minimum floor area of at least eight (8) square feet per domestic fowl.
      2. The coop shall be located in a rear yard at least twenty (20) feet from any property line, and further than thirty (30) feet to any residential structure located on adjacent lots. 
        1. The coop and enclosed area shall be maintained in a neat and sanitary condition and shall be cleaned as necessary to prevent any odor detectable at a property line.
        2. No domestic fowl shall be permitted to roam outside the coop or enclosed area.
      3. Any feed used for the domestic fowl must be stored and dispensed in a rodent- and predator- proof containers.
      4. Slaughtering of domestic fowl is prohibited.
      5. Roosters are prohibited.
      6. sale of baby domestic fowl and poultry is prohibited.
      7. The sale of eggs is only permitted in accordance to the Utah Department of Agriculture requirements.
    2. Care of Domestic Fowl. The City shall provide residents with resources regarding: the care of domestic fowl, code enforcement and compliance, and how to remove unwanted domestic fowl.
    3. Domestic livestock, fowl, and other animals, but excluding all Prohibited Animals, may be kept on lots of five (5) acres or larger, and located in the A-1 and R&A-5 Zoning Districts, without restriction on the type or number of domestic livestock or animals kept.
    4. Residents who have kept domestic livestock on legal lots smaller than one (1) acre (43,560 square feet) and who have those animals legally on the effective date of this Ordinance shall not be in violation of this Ordinance. However, the number of animals being kept shall not be increased, and the nonconforming use shall be deemed to have ceased when the keeping of domestic animals has been discontinued for a minimum period of one (1) year.
    5. No barn, stable, shelter, corral, pen, or run in which domestic livestock are maintained shall be closer than one hundred (100) feet to any residential structure located on adjacent lots.
    6. The required minimum side yard and rear yard setbacks for the zone in which a barn, stable, shelter, corral, pen, or run is located shall be met, or twenty (20) foot side and rear yard setbacks shall be provided, whichever is greater.
    7. All yards, barns, shelters, cages, coops, areas, places, and premises where domestic livestock, animals, or fowl are kept shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition so that flies, dust, or odors do not disturb the health of any person or animal or create a nuisance to any adjoining property.
    8. All pens, yards, shelters, cages, coops, areas, and premises where animals are held or kept shall be maintained so that no flies, insects, or vermin, rodent harborage, odors, ponded water, the accumulation of manure, garbage or other noxious materials do not disturb health and safety of any person or animal.
    HISTORY
    Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
    Amended by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017
    Amended by Ord. 2020-07 on 7/8/2020
    Amended by Ord. 2023-15 on 6/28/2023
    Amended by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

    15.34.125 Beekeeping

    Purpose: The purpose of this section is to authorize beekeeping subject to certain requirements intended to avoid problems that may otherwise be associated with beekeeping in populated areas.

    1. Certain Conduct Unlawful. Notwithstanding compliance with the various requirements of this section, it shall be unlawful for any person to maintain an apiary or keep any colony on the property in a manner that threatens public health and safety, or creates a nuisance. For the purposes of this section, a colony or apiary constitutes a nuisance when:
      1. The honeybees travel to any neighboring property to such an extent that the residents of the property are unable to fully enjoy the use of their property without coming into conflict with the honeybees. 
    2. Hives on Residential Lots. Beehives shall not be permitted in multifamily districts or projects. The number of hives permitted on a lot shall be determined by lot size as determined below:
    3. Lot Size
      Number of Hives
      Less than 5,000 square feet
      Two (2)
      Between 5,000 and 10,000 square feet
      Three (3)
      10,000 plus square feet
      Five (5)
      Agricultural Zones
      Unlimited
    4. A person shall not locate or allow a hive on property owned or occupied by another person without first obtaining written permission from the owner or occupant.
    5. Beekeeper Registration. Vineyard residents may keep honeybees on their property in accordance with this section. Beekeepers shall submit an application to the city. Beekeepers shall also register with and obtain any necessary licenses from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food for beekeeping and shall follow all City ordinances and State and Federal laws and regulations that govern and regulate beekeeping, such as those found in Title 4, Chapter 11 of the USC.
    6. Species Allowed. Beekeepers are allowed to keep honeybees as defined within this Title.
    7. Hives. 
      1. May only be located in the rear yard of any single-family residential lot. 
      2. Honeybee colonies shall be kept in hives with removable frames which shall be kept in sound and usable condition. 
      3. Hives shall be placed at least three (3) feet from any property line and twenty (20) feet from any dwelling unit, and six (6) inches above the ground, as measured from the ground to the lowest portion of the hive. 
      4. Each hive shall be conspicuously marked with the owner's name, address, telephone, number, and state registration number.
    8. Flyways. A flyway barrier is required to be established and maintained around the hive except as needed to allow access. A flyway may consist of the following: 
      1. A six (6) foot high solid fence that encloses the entire rear and side yards of the property, or; 
      2. A solid wall, a fence, dense vegetation, or a combination thereof, and must extend at least three (3) feet beyond the hive in each direction and contain a height of six (6) feet. Such flyway may not violate any other provision within the VZO. 
    9. Water. Each beekeeper shall ensure that a convenient source of water is available to the colony continuously between March 1 and October 31 of each year. The water shall be in a location that minimizes any nuisance created by honeybees seeking water on neighboring property. 
    10. Beekeeping Equipment. Each beekeeper shall ensure that no bee comb or other beekeeping equipment is left upon the grounds of an apiary site. Upon removal of a hive, all such equipment shall be promptly be disposed of in a sealed container or placed within a building or other bee-proof enclosure.




    HISTORY
    Adopted by Ord. 2019-05 on 8/14/2019
    Amended by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

    15.34.130 Prohibited Animals

    No animals that are inherently or potentially dangerous and no animals of the Suidae family shall be kept on any lot or parcel located within the city.

    HISTORY
    Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
    Amended by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017

    15.34.140 Commercial Kennels

    All Commercial Kennels shall comply with the following:

    1. Meet all State, county, and Local Ordinances.
    2. All kennels are to be kept in such a way as to not disturb the health and safety of any person or animal.
    3. All enclosed pens, shelters, cages, areas, and premises where animals are held or kept shall be completely soundproofed, so that at no noise is discernable from the kennel that could create a nuisance to adjoining properties.
    4. All pens, yards, shelters, cages, areas, and premises where animals are held or kept shall be maintained so that no flies, insects, or vermin, rodent harborage, odors, ponded water, the accumulation of manure, garbage or other noxious materials do not disturb the health and safety of any person or animal.
    5. No pens, yards, shelters, cages, areas, and premises where animals are held or kept shall be closer than one hundred (100) feet from any residential structure located on adjacent lots.
    6. The required side yard and rear yard setbacks for the zone in which the kennel is located shall be met or twenty (20) foot side and rear yard setbacks shall be provided, whichever is greater.

    HISTORY
    Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
    Repealed & Reenacted by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017

    15.34.150 Home Occupations

    The following regulations are established to provide minimum standards for the establishment and operation of home occupations.

    1. Purpose and Intent
      1. To encourage the majority of business activities to be conducted in appropriate commercial zones. Business activities may be conducted within a residence on a limited basis if such activities comply with the standards of this ordinance. The use should be conducted so that neighbors, under normal conditions, would not be aware of its existence. Home occupations are a temporary privilege which can be revoked if disruption of the residential neighborhood occurs.
    2. Definitions
      1. Home Occupation: The use of a residential dwelling for commercial activities; these activities must be clearly secondary to the primary residential use. 
      2. Customer: Any person visiting the home occupation for a business related activity or purpose, including, but not limited to, clients, students, delivery personnel, and spectators. Each individual represents a separate customer regardless of any relationship or corporate affiliation that may exist between them. 
      3. Employee: Any individual who works for the home occupation business, regardless of whether they are paid or not.
    3. Home Occupation - without Impact 
      1. A home occupation that only involves persons and related persons working on the premises or routinely operating from the premises who are permanent residents of the dwelling and where no customers are permitted.
      2. Business include non-impacting uses such as home-based office, clerical work, sales and crafting.
      3. Home Occupations without impact are exempt from the minimum parking requirements.
    4. Home Occupation - with Impact 
      1. A home occupation that involves the permanent resident(s) of the dwelling with a maximum of one (1) non-resident working on the premises at any point in time, and where customers are received. 
      2. Is limited to only one (1) customer at a time and by appointment only.
      3. Visitors in conjunction with the home occupation shall be permitted only between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 8.00 p.m.
      4. Permitted activities include but are not necessarily limited to the following: 
        1. Personal care services, crafting, home cooking and sales.
        2. Music lessons, tutoring and general education instruction.
        3. Animal hobby breeders and pet grooming
      5. The following professions and uses are not permitted: (See Definitions VZC 15.60.020)
        1. Medical Practitioner
        2. Medical Spa
        3. Veterinarian Services, Animal boarding, Pet Day Care
      6. If there are more than one (1) home occupation business licenses with impact in the same home, the aggregate impact shall not exceed the impact and regulations of one (1) home occupation. 
      7. Non-profit organizations with impact that are located within a home must follow the standards in this section.
    5. Home Occupation - Day Care
      1. As defined in the Vineyard Zoning Code Section 15.60.020 Definitions “Home Day Care” and must meet the following requirements: 
        1. The day care service provider may have only one (1) non-resident employee.
        2. Day care program shall be permitted only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8.00 p.m.
        3. Home daycare shall be in compliance with the District Use Table (VZC 15.12.050) regarding number of children permitted.
    6. Home Occupation - Preschool
      1. As defined in the Vineyard Zoning Code 15.60.020 Definitions “Home Preschool” and must meet the following requirements: 
        1. Only a maximum of two (2) sessions is permitted per day
        2. Preschool program shall be permitted only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
        3. Home preschools shall be in compliance with the District Use Table (VZC 15.12.050) regarding number of children permitted.
    7. Home Occupation - Group Instruction
      1. Group Instruction requires a conditional use permit
      2. Group instruction shall be limited to six (6) customers .
      3. Five (5) off-street parking spaces shall be required
    8. Noncompliance
        1. Vineyard may require inspections of the home occupation to determine compliance with conditions at any point with prior notification to the occupants.
        2. See VMC 5.02.100 regarding the revocation or denial process of a business license due to noncompliance.
      1. Conditions that apply to all Home Occupation types: 
        1. Incidental/Secondary – The home occupation must be clearly incidental and secondary to the principal use as a residence by the person conducting the occupation. 
        2. Exterior – No home occupation shall alter the exterior of the home to differ from the residential use of colors, materials, construction, character, or lighting. A salesroom or display window is prohibited.
        3. Storage – All equipment, supplies and materials used in business must be stored inside the home or legal accessory structure. External storage of materials or products is prohibited outside of the dwelling unit.
        4. Outdoor Activity – All home occupation activity shall be carried out within the home or legal accessory structure and shall not be observable by the general public from the street in front of the residence.  Garage doors shall remain closed while business activity is conducted therein. 
        5. Parking – Clearly marked driveway and/or garage dimensions (or a scaled site plan) showing a total of four (4) parking spaces onsite, with a dimension of 8' wide by 18' deep each. Home Occupations with Impact, Preschools and Daycare must meet the minimum four (4) onsite parking spaces. If the home occupation is located within a multi-family dwelling, the requirement is two (2) parking spaces. Vehicles used by the business (other than passenger cars without signage) shall not be parked on the site, unless enclosed parking is utilized to shield the vehicles from view. Home occupations without impact do not need to meet these parking requirements.
        6. Nuisances – No machinery, equipment, or practice shall be permitted that produces noise, noxious odor, vibration, fumes, smoke, glare, electrical interference or radio or electromagnetic interference beyond the boundary of the property. Only general types and sizes of machinery that are typically found in dwellings for hobby or domestic purposes shall be permitted. Storing or usage of flammable, explosive, or other dangerous materials in connection with a home occupation is prohibited.
        7. Signs – There shall be no use of show windows, business display or advertising visible from outside the premises except a name plate attached to an exterior door that does not exceed one (1) square foot. 
        8. Off-Site Employees – Any home occupation may utilize employees to work off-site. The off-site employee, volunteer,, or any other person engaged with the home occupation shall not come to the home for purposes related to the Home Occupation Business License.
        9. Multiple Home Business Licenses – More than one home business license may be issued for a residence, provided that the home businesses or the accumulative effects of the home businesses do not violate the Zoning Ordinance for Home Occupation. 
        10. Floor Area – With the exception of Home Day Cares and Preschools may occupy up to 35% of the total floor area. Home Day Cares and Preschools, the home occupation shall be conducted completely indoors. The total amount of floor area used for a home occupation shall not be greater than 25% of the total floor area of the principal dwelling unit including attached garages and accessory structures.
        11. Utilities - The home occupation shall not have demand of municipal or utility services or community facilities in excess of those usually and customarily provided for residential uses.
      2. License Requirements: The following items shall be submitted to the city business licensing office in applying for a home occupation business license with acknowledgement of the following conditions:
        1. Application forms as provided by the city including the use of the public right of waycity and the associated fee as listed in the fee schedule. 
        2. Description of the nature of the home occupation and information as requested in the application.
        3. Must meet the building code and its accessibility requirements. 
        4. Sketch of the site plan of the property and the floor plan of the dwelling and the area to be devoted to the home occupation (with impact, day care, preschool) with dimensions and area calculations.
        5. List of materials and equipment to be used. 
        6. Hours of operation and the number of customers, vehicle trips and deliveries to be made each day. 
        7. Other government approvals required for conducting the home occupation. 
        8. Proposed remodeling needed to conduct the home occupation and whether a city building permit will be required. 
        9. Signed affidavit by the applicant that all requirements and conditions of the city will be followed. 

        The license shall not be issued unless the city is satisfied that the applicant will meet all of the conditions and that the applicant has agreed in writing to comply with all said conditions.


      HISTORY
      Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
      Amended by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017
      Repealed & Reenacted by Ord. 2018-06 on 6/27/2018
      Amended by Ord. 2020-16 on 12/9/2020
      Amended by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

      15.34.160 Swimming Pools

      1. All swimming pools, or other artificially created pools more than eighteen (18) inches deep, shall be surrounded by a protective fence or a safety cover.
        1. If a safety cover is provided instead of a fence, it must comply with the following:
          1. A power safety cover must comply with International Swimming Pool andSpa standards.Code
          2. The cover shall be capable of being securely fastened and shall support a minimum of 485 pounds to prevent accidental access.
      2. The fence shall be no less than four feet six inches (4'6") high for pools situated on property used for a dwelling.
      3. The fence must be constructed of approved materials. The fence exterior shall be smooth (free of projections which would aid climbing) and shall have no opening which exceeds four (4) inches in horizontal dimension.
      4. Gates shall be constructed of approved materials, shall be self-closing, self-latching, and not over four (4) feet wide. Latching hardware shall be installed at a height of not less than fifty-two (52) inches.
      5. Space adjacent to the exterior of the fence, which falls within the area described by a radius equal in length to the height of the enclosure, and centered at the top of the enclosure fence, must be kept clear of all natural or man-made objects which could be used to gain access into the enclosure.
      6. Outdoor Jacuzzi tubs, or other similar small pools, may be protected by a solid locking cover in lieu of a fence. In the absence of a solid locking cover, the requirements for a fence provided by this Section shall be observed.
      7. Access to indoor pools shall be restricted by the surrounding structure in a manner that is at least as secure as provided for outdoor pools, as provided by this Section.
      HISTORY
      Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
      Repealed & Reenacted by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017
      Amended by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

      15.34.170 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities

      This Section is provided to establish development standards for wireless telecommunication facilities to assure their compatibility with adjoining uses to the extent permitted by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as amended.

      1. Scope. The requirements of this Section shall apply to wireless telecommunications facilities such as “cellular” or “PCS” (Personal Communications System) communications and paging systems. This Section shall not apply to radio antennas complying with the ruling of the Federal Communications Commission in “Amateur Radio Preemption, 101 FCC 2nd 952 (1985)” or a regulation related to amateur radio service adopted under 47 C.F.R Part 97.
      2. Facility Types. The following types of wireless telecommunication facilities shall be governed by this Section:
        1. Stealth Design Antennas.
        2. Roof – Mounted Antennas.
        3. Wall – Mounted antennas.
        4. Monopoles – monopoles with antennas and antenna support.
      3. Prohibited Facility Types. Unless a facility is a wireless telecommunication facility identified by Part 2 of this Section, all other types of facilities are hereby determined to be prohibited facilities within the city.
      4. Other Laws. The requirements of this Chapter shall not be construed to prohibit or limit other applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the Code, or other laws, including pertinent regulations of the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration.
      5. Existing Facility Plan Required. When a carrier applies for an approval under this Section, the carrier shall submit a plan showing by location and type of the carrier’s existing and planned facilities within the city and within one (1) mile of the city’s boundary.
      6. Screening. Any associated mechanical or electrical equipment shall be completely screened from view, from public rights-of-way, on-site parking areas and adjacent properties, with a decorative screening fence, and/or landscaping.
      7. Location. The proposed facility, including associated mechanical and electrical equipment, shall not be located within any public right-of-way.
      8. Compliance Required. The proposed facility shall conform to the requirements of this Section and other applicable Federal, State, or Local laws, including pertinent regulations of the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration.
      9. Permits Required. Copies of required Permits from pertinent Federal agencies establishing compliance with applicable Federal regulations shall be filed with the city prior to the approval of a Land Use Application required to authorize the proposed facility.
      10. Specific Requirements for Various Types of Allowed Antennas.
        1. Stealth Design Antennas. The following provisions shall apply to all stealth-design antennas. The intent of this Subsection is to allow creativity in designing a proposed facility so that it will have essentially no visual impact.
          1. Stealth designs may include, but are not limited to, the use of one (1) or more of the following:
            1. Screening, structure, and/or antenna design which blend with the architecture of the existing structure upon which the antenna will be mounted.
            2. Screening, structure, antenna and/or location design which blend with and/or take advantage of existing vegetation and/or features of a site; and
            3. Color schemes that make the antenna less noticeable.
          2. Any associated mechanical or electrical equipment shall be completely screened from view, from public rights-of-way, on-site parking areas and adjacent properties, with a decorative screening fence, and/or landscaping.
          3. The proposed facility, including associated mechanical and electrical equipment, shall not be located within any public right-of-way.
          4. The proposed facility shall conform to the requirements of this Section and other applicable Federal, State, or Local laws, including pertinent regulations of the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration.
          5. Copies of required Permits from pertinent Federal agencies establishing compliance with applicable Federal regulations shall be filed with the city prior to the approval of any Permit for the proposed facility.
          6. The proposed facility shall conform to applicable development standards set forth in this Section.
          7. The Council shall have authority to determine whether a proposed roof-mounted or wall-mounted wireless telecommunications facility design will have essentially no visual impact and whether a proposed stealth design meets the intent of this Section.
        2. Roof-Mounted Antennas. The following provisions shall apply to roof-mounted antennas.
          1. Roof-mounted antennas may only be allowed if determined to be a stealth design as set forth in this Section.
          2. The maximum height of any roof-mounted antenna shall comply with the maximum building height allowed in the Zoning District in which the roof-mounted antenna is located.
          3. The maximum number of roof-mounted antennas shall be one (1) roof-mounted antenna per building or structure
        3. Wall-Mounted Antennas. Wall-Mounted antennas may only be allowed if determined to be a stealth design as set forth in this Section. The following provisions shall apply to flush- and non-flush-mounted wall antennas.
          1. Wall-mounted antennas shall not:
            1. Extend above the wall line of the building; and
            2. Extend more than one (1) foot horizontally from the wall surface.
          2. Wall-mounted antennas, equipment, and the supporting structure shall be painted to match the color of the building or structure or the background against which they are most commonly seen.
          3. Antennas mounted directly on walls with no portion of the antenna extending above the wall line shall be considered wall-mounted antennas.
          4. The maximum number of wall-mounted antennas shall be one (1) wall-mounted antenna per building or structure.
          5. All wall-mounted antennas shall be approved stealth-design antennas as set forth in this Section.
        4. Monopoles, Monopoles with Antennas, and Antenna Support Structures. Monopoles with Antennas and Antenna Support Structures shall only be permitted if determined to be a stealth design as set forth in this Section. The following provisions shall apply to monopoles with antennas and antenna support structures.
          1. The maximum height of any monopole, including antennas and antenna support structures, shall comply with the maximum building height allowed in the Zoning District in which the monopole, including antennas and antenna support structures is located, measured from the natural grade at the base of the monopole to the highest point of the pole, antennas, or support structures.
          2. The location of a monopole, and its associated equipment and facilities, shall be as follows:
            1. All accessory equipment not located within an accessory building shall be completely screened from view by a decorative screening fence.
            2. All monopoles and associated equipment and facilities shall be a stealth- design, as provided by this Section. The Council shall have the authority and responsibility to determine whether a proposed monopole and its associated accessory equipment and facilities will have no visual impact.
            3. A monopole, and its associated equipment and facilities, shall comply with the minimum yard setback requirements of the Zoning District in which it is located. In addition, if located in a Residential or Agricultural Zoning District, a minimum of four (4) feet for every foot of pole height from the closest property line of any residential structure shall be provided.
            4. A monopole shall not be located within one thousand (1,000) linear feet from another monopole.
            5. All communication and power lines to or between any accessory building, accessory equipment, and antenna structures, shall be located underground.
      11. Alternative Locations. In considering Applications to locate wireless telecommunications facilities, the Council shall consider whether the location of the antenna on other existing structures in the same vicinity, such as other towers, buildings, utility poles, athletic field lights, parking lot lights, etc., is possible without significantly affecting antenna transmission or reception.
      12. Non-Maintained and Abandoned Facilities—Letter Agreement. Prior to approval of an Application for wireless telecommunication facility, the Applicant shall provide the Council with a letter agreeing to the requirements of this Section. The letter agreement shall State that if technology renders the facility obsolete, the facility is not maintained, the facility is abandoned, or the facility is vacated, the carrier will provide the city with a copy of a "Notice to Abandon" to be filed with the Federal Communications Commission and will remove the facility.
      13. If the Planner determines that a facility is not maintained, is abandoned, or is vacated, the Planner shall send the carrier a Notice of Non-Maintenance or Abandonment by certified mail. If a facility subject to the foregoing notice requirement has not been repaired, put into use, or removed within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice, the Planner may send the carrier a certified Notice to Remove, which shall give the carrier thirty (30) days from the receipt of the notice to remove the facility. In the event a facility is not removed as required, the city may undertake legal action to enforce removal as set forth in Ordinance, or other applicable Ordinances of the city.
      14. Prohibited Uses.
        1. Lattice Tower. A lattice tower shall be prohibited, unless otherwise required by to comply applicable State or Federal law.
      15. All other types of wireless telecommunication facilities not expressly provided for herein, unless otherwise required to comply with State or Federal law.

      HISTORY
      Adopted by Ord. 2005-04 passed 12/8/2005 eff. on 1/1/2006
      Amended by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017

      15.34.180 Mixed-Use Self-Storage

      This Section is provided to insure self-storage facilities are incorporated into traditional retail environments and within close proximity to residential land uses while mitigating adverse impacts often associated with self-storage through the establishment of development standards.

      1. Location: Mixed-use self-storage facilities are allowed in zoning districts as specified in Table 32-1 Table of Uses.
      2. Process: Mixed-use self-storage facilities shall follow the required process outlined in Table 32-1 Table of Uses. If a conditional use permit is required, the process outlined in VZC 15.30 Conditional Uses shall apply.
      3. Design:
        1. Mixed-use self-storage facilities shall contain a minimum of 1,500 square feet or 10%, whichever is greater, of the ground floor area dedicated to principle use which is unrelated to and not an accessory use of the self-storage use of the facility.
        2. At a minimum, 50% of the street facing ground floor frontage of the building shall be dedicated to a principle use which is unrelated to and not an accessory use of the self-storage use of the facility.
        3. All buildings shall have a minimum of 15% transparency on all floors, which shall consist of functioning windows that provide visibility into the building from the public right-of-way or adjacent properties.
        4. All mixed-use self-storage facilities shall contain a minimum of two stories.
        5. All building facades shall have the appearance of an office, residential and/or retail building through the use of doors, windows, awnings, canopies and other appropriate building elements.
        6. The front façade of the building shall front on the street providing access to the site and be designed to have ample bulk and massing to screen the self-storage use.
        7. All onsite parking shall be located to the side or rear of the mixed-use self-storage building.
        8. External unit doors shall not be permitted on the front façade of the building and shall be screened from neighboring land uses and the public right-of-way, to an extent determined by the Planning Commission.
        9. No outside storage of vehicles, boats, motor homes, RVs or any other materials or equipment shall be allowed at or around any mixed-use self-storage facility.
        10. Commercial moving truck rentals shall be prohibited at mixed-use self-storage facilities. A mixed-use self-storage facility shall be allowed to have no more than two private trucks owned by the facility and available to the renters of units within the facility only. Moving trucks meeting the above regulation shall be stored out of sight from the public right-of-way.
      HISTORY
      Adopted by Ord. 2017-05 on 6/14/2017
      Amended by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

      15.34.190 Drive-Thru Facilities

      1. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to regulate drive-thru facilities with development standards to ensure that the design and operation of such uses effectively mitigate associated problems with traffic, pedestrian safety, congestion, excessive pavement, litter, and noise.
      2. Permit requirements: Drive-thru facilities are allowed in districts as listed in VZC 15.12.050 District Use Table of this ordinance.
      3. Development Standards: The development standards in this section are intended to supplement the standards in the underlying zoning district for drive-thru facilities. In the event of conflict between these standards and the underlying zoning district standards, the provisions of this section shall apply. 
      4. Drive-thru Aisles. The minimum standards for drive-thru aisles are as follows:
        1. Drive-thru aisles shall have a minimum twelve-foot (12') width.
        2. Drive-up windows and remote tellers shall provide at least one hundred eighty (180') feet of stacking space for each facility, as measured from the service window or unit to the entry point into the drive-up lane. Nonfood and/or non-beverage businesses may reduce the stacking space to a minimum of sixty feet (60’). The stacking length may be required to be increased based on the results of a traffic and queuing study.
        3. Each drive-thru entrance shall be at least fifty feet (50') from any street access point.
        4. Each drive-thru exit shall be at least twenty-five feet (25’) from any street access point.
        5. Each entrance to an aisle and the direction of traffic flow shall be clearly designated by signs and pavement markings.
        6. Each drive-thru aisle shall be separated from the circulation routes necessary for ingress or egress from the property.
        7. Queuing lanes shall not be located adjacent to the primary pedestrian entrance nor block required back out areas for adjacent parking spaces.
        8. Drive-thru aisles and exit lanes are only permitted on the side and rear of buildings except as provided for in Part 12 of this section. 
        9. Buildings with a drive-thru facility shall not contain parking or drive aisle between the front building fac¸ade and street right-of-way.
        10. Buildings with a drive-thru shall contain a building entrance on the building side facing the front yard.
        11. Buildings may contain exterior dining areas, gathering spaces and landscaping between the building’s street-facing fac¸ade and the sidewalk.
        12. Drive-thru facilities, including signage support pedestals, screening walls, canopies and other architectural features, shall be designed with similar and compatible materials used throughout the exterior of the building.
      5. Building Design
        1. Buildings shall be placed at or near the street frontage of the site.
        2. Corner buildings shall be designed to address both streets directly.
        3. Equivalent fenestration shall be utilized for all street facing sides.
        4. A variety of appropriate building materials shall be utilized within an overall design concept for all building sides and components.
      6. Landscaping of the Drive-Thru Aisle. Landscaping shall be provided as described below:
        1. A five foot (5') wide planter between the drive-thru aisle and the parking area that includes shade trees consistent with those used in the parking area are required.
        2. A planter with a minimum height of three feet (3'), not exceeding a height of four feet (4'), with low shrubs that screen the drive-thru aisles from the abutting street right-of-way shall be used to minimize the visual impact of menu board signs and directional signs.
        3. Drive-thru facilities shall provide sufficient landscape screen to ensure vehicle headlights are not visible from the abutting street rights-of-way and surrounding residential properties.
      7. Pedestrian Access and Crossings. Pedestrian access shall be provided from each abutting street to the primary entrance with a continuous five (5' 0") foot-wide sidewalk or delineated walkway. At least one pedestrian walkway shall be provided to the main entrance of the building which does not intersect drive-thru aisles.
      8. Hours of Operation. When located on a site within one hundred (100') feet of any residential building, measured from the proposed drive-thru facility to the nearest portion of a residential building, hours of operation for the drive-thru service shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. This regulation does not apply to mixed-use buildings containing both residential and non-residential uses.
      9. Signage. Menu boards and other signage shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of VZC 15.48.
      10. Parking and Loading. All parking areas shall comply with the standards of the parking and loading requirements of this ordinance.
      11. Noise. Any drive-thru speaker system shall emit no more than fifty (50) decibels and at no time shall any speaker system be audible above daytime ambient noise levels beyond the property lines of the site. The system shall be designed to compensate for ambient noise levels in the immediate area.
      12. Traffic and Queuing Impact Study. All development proposing a drive-thru shall require a traffic and queuing impact study or an updated traffic and Queuing impact study. The study shall be based on similar type uses in similar communities. The City Engineer may waive the requirement for a traffic impact study.
      13. Mobile Food Trucks. Any mobile food truck with a drive-thru shall meet the requirements of this ordinance.

      14. Drive Aisles in Front of Buildings. Through the provision of a conditional use permit, a drive aisle may be located between the building’s front façade and front property line in compliance with the following standards:
          The drive aisle shall not contain parking. The drive aisle shall not exceed a width of more than fourteen feet (14’). The drive aisle shall be screened from view of the street by a landscaped berm, decorative wall, vertical landscaping, or combination thereof at least three (3’) feet high, as measured the top of back of curb adjacent to the drive aisle to be screened. All walls or berms shall be installed a minimum of two feet and six inches (2’-6”) back from the edge of the drive aisle. No menu boards or related drive-thru infrastructure, except the drive aisle, are permitted within the area located between the front façade of the building and front property line. This area is defined by connecting a line from the building corners at the intersection of the front and side building lines, extended to meet the front property line perpendicularly. (See Figure 15.34.190(2)Any walkways crossing the drive aisle shall be clearly marked and constructed with brick, stamped concrete or other appropriate decorative material. 

        Figure 15.34.190(1) Drive-thru Facility

        drive-thru facility

        Figure 15.34.190(2) Drive-thru Facility with Front Drive Aisle 

        Drive-thru Facility with Front Drive
        HISTORY
        Adopted by Ord. 2017-06 on 9/13/2017
        Amended by Ord. 2018-02 on 3/14/2018
        Amended by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

        15.34.200 Driving Ranges

        1. Golf Safety Netting.

        a. Golf safety nets may be permitted for the purposes of retaining golf balls within the boundaries of an established driving range. b. Golf safety netting shall only be permitted on the sides and rear of the driving range and are not permitted within the front yard area of the facility. c. Golf safety netting and associated support system shall not exceed a height of one hundred eighty feet (180’) measured from the adjacent grade of each pole. d. Flags, signs, banners and other appurtenances are prohibited from being attached to the support structure or netting. e. Golf safety nets shall be constructed in accordance with the following minimum standards:

        i. All golf safety nets require a building permit. ii. Support posts and netting shall be consistent in all detail and design throughout the project area serving the driving range. iii. All golf safety nets shall be constructed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. iv. Support posts shall be constructed of rust-resistant metal approved by a structural engineer and shall meet all requirements of the city's Building Code and all other applicable codes. v. Netting material shall be designed for the purpose of obstructing golf balls. vi. Support structures should be fitted with a device, such as a halyard, that allows the net panel(s) to be removed for repair or storage.

        f. Golf safety nets shall be maintained and repaired by the property owner in accordance with the following minimum standards:

        i. Any missing or broken support post that was a component of the original design of the golf safety net shall be repaired or replaced with similar material. ii. Torn netting which no longer serves the intended purposes shall be repaired or replaced with similar material.

        g. Driving range facilities, safety netting and support structures shall maintain a minimum distance of four-hundred feet (400’) from residential buildings. h. Driving range facilities and associated safety netting and support poles may be allowed through the provision of a conditional use permit under the Outdoor Commercial Recreation use category within the Regional Mixed-Use District (RMU) within the commercial project known as “The Yard”, bounded on the north by 650 North, on the west by Mill Road, to the south by 400 North and on the east by Geneva Road.

        2. Golf Range Lighting.

        a. All lights placed on property entrances or on building facades shall be down-directed and shielded to direct light to the entry or pedestrian way. The lighting design shall minimize light trespass. Spotlights and floodlights are prohibited. All pedestrian pathways shall include either bollard lighting, or down-directed lighting which shall not exceed twelve feet in height. b. Exterior lighting attached to a golf safety netting support pole shall not exceed a height of sixty (60’) feet and shall only be used for the purposes of illuminating the driving range. c. Additional lighting height may be approved as required by State or Federal Law. d. A lighting plan shall be submitted for review with all driving range site plan and/or conditional use permit applications demonstrating impacts on residential uses located in the general vicinity of the subject area. The Planning Commission may impose conditions to mitigate potential adverse impacts to surrounding properties.


        HISTORY
        Adopted by Ord. 2019-01 on 3/13/2019

        15.34.210 Cannabis Production Establishments And Medical Cannabis Pharmacies

        1. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to permit the establishment of cannabis production establishments and medical cannabis pharmacies as defined in section 15.60.020 definitions of this title, subject to licensing procedures required by the State of Utah.
        2. Standards. 
          1. Health and Safety: 
            1. There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors, odors, or waste into the environment from any facility where growing, processing, or testing of cannabis occurs, and 
            2. Cannabis production establishments shall meet the land use requirements for the zone in which it is located. 
          2. The following standards apply to all medical cannabis pharmacies: 
            1. No cannabis products shall be visible from outside a medical cannabis pharmacy, 
            2. The building square footage dedicated to the retail use of the medical cannabis pharmacy shall not exceed 25% of the building or development in which it is located, and 
            3. Medical cannabis pharmacies shall meet the land use requirements for the zone in which it is located. 
        3. License Requirement: No cannabis production establishment or medical cannabis pharmacy shall be established, operated, or maintained within the City without a valid business license issued the City. 
        4. Location: Cannabis production establishments and medical cannabis pharmacies shall be located as required by Section 15.12.050 District Use Table. 
        5. Regulation Precedence: If any City regulation regarding cannabis production establishments or medical cannabis pharmacies is in conflict with the Utah Code, State code takes precedence.
        HISTORY
        Adopted by Ord. 2020-13 on 10/14/2020
        Amended by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

        15.34.220 Check Cashing And Other Credit Services

        1. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to permit the establishment of check cashing and other credit services.
        2. Standards:
          1. Separation Requirement: No check cashing business shall be located within one-half (1/2) mile of any other check cashing business as measured in a straight line between the closest property lines of the lots on which they are located.
          2. No more than one check cashing business shall be allowed for every 10,000 citizens (as determined by the most recent US Census) living in Vineyard City.
          3. For the purpose of this subsection 15.34.220, each separate physical location shall count as a check cashing business.

        1. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to permit the establishment of check cashing and other credit services.

        2. Standards

        HISTORY
        Adopted by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

        15.34.230 Short Term Rentals

        1. Purpose: This section is established to provide regulation and design standards for residential short-term rentals (STRs) related to multifamily neighborhoods. These standards seek to allow for STRs while also protecting the safety and general welfare of Vineyard residents and preserving the residential character of Vineyard neighborhoods.
        2. Residential Short-Term Rental (STR) License Required. All STRs are prohibited in residential dwellings, residential zones, multi-family zones, and special purpose districts without first obtaining an STR special use permit as regulated in the is section and being issued a valid short-term rental business license (STRL). All STR business licenses shall be renewed biennially (every two years), subject to property inspection for code compliance by a Vineyard City staff member.
        3. Holder of License: The owner of the STR property shall be the holder of the license. A property manager or other individual may submit the application for an STR license, but the license will be issued in the property owner's name. Ownership of a license may not be transferred.
        4. Transient Room Tax. All short-term residential properties shall be subject to the collection of the municipality transient room tax as allowed under Utah State Code.
        5. STR License Types. Only one (1) license may be issued for each property
          1. Type 1 License: A type 1 license may be issued for a Multi-family building
            1. To be applicable for a type 1 license, the property must have on-site property management.
            2. Review Process: a conditional-use permit must be approved by the Planning Commission before a business license is issued.
        6. General Standards and Requirements. A STR use may be allowed within any existing legal residential dwelling by a special use permit from the wherein the application demonstrates compliance with requirements found in the Vineyard Zoning Code and all of the following standards and requirements:
          1. Application. A completed application as provided by Vineyard City
          2. Fees. Pay applications fees according to the Vineyard Fee Schedule. 
          3. Property Description. A detailed written description and/or drawing of the property that identifies the use of each room of the dwelling unit and defines the portions of the dwelling to be used for a STR shall be provided. 
          4. Parking Plan. A detailed written description and/or a drawing of an off-street parking plan must be provided to ensure that all occupants of the home and STR can be accommodated on-site at all times.
            1. A multi-family dwelling unit shall provide per unit, a minimum of 1 parking pass or 1 on-site parking space located on a paved surface or approved driveway dedicated to renters. The area dedicated to onsite parking and driveway surfaces shall be limited in compliance with VZC Section 15.38.030(2)(b).
            2. Any proposed parking improvements may also be included in the on-site parking plan, so long as they are completed prior to issuance of a STRL. All elements of the parking plan must be in compliance with all other requirements of this title.
        7. Occupancy During Rental Period. The subject property shall comply with the following occupancy restrictions:
          1. The maximum renter occupancy shall be no more than two (2) people per bedroom and the maximum occupancy shall include the owner.
          2. The unit shall not be rented to more than one renter at any given time, and the owner shall not divide and rent out portions of the unit to multiple renters at the same time.
          3. The property shall only be rented for a minimum duration of one night and a maximum of 29 consecutive nights
        8. Records. Each owner or operator shall maintain records for the owner's STR unit for at least the most recent three (3) years and shall make such records available to the city for inspection upon request. The records that must be maintained for each unit include the following:
          1. The starting date of each reservation and the number of nights rented for each reservation;
          2. The number of guest of each reservation;
          3. The amount of rent guests paid by month; and
          4. The amount of tax the owner paid to the city in connection with rental of the unit by month.
        9. Conflict of Private Restrictions. The owner shall provide a signed affidavit sworn before a notary public that certifies to the City that the subject property has no existing private covenants, conditions, or restrictions prohibiting STRs.
        10. Urgent Response. The owner, or a designated representative, shall be available to immediately respond 24 hours per day, 365 days per year by telephone, and when necessary, be able to physically respond within one hour of any legitimate complaint. If the owner is unreachable after three attempted contacts by the City, a notice of violation will be issued.
          1. All STR Type 1 Licenses shall have a designated local property manager. The local property manager shall be available twenty-four (24) hours per day to respond to tenant and neighborhood questions or concerns. 
        11. Property Maintenance Requirements. All short-term rentals shall adhere to this Code, including, but not limited to:
          1. Maintenance. Owners must adhere to the Property Maintenance chapter of this Code. See section 15.32.300.
          2. Snow Removal. Owners shall remove all snow from the sidewalks of the property within 24 hours after snowfall.
          3. Noise and Nuisance Control. Owners shall ensure that renters adhere to the noise control chapter of the Vineyard Municipal Code (See Section 8.08.010). Should a renter violate the noise control chapter more than once in any given 72-hour period they shall be immediately evicted from the property by the owner.
        12. Noticing and Posting Requirements.
          1. One nameplate sign that includes the name and the 24/7 contact information for the owner, or a designated representative, must be posted on the exterior side of the main entrance of the STR
          2. An informational packet must be posted in a highly visible place within the dwelling or STR area, and must include all of the following: 1. City-issued STRL. 2. 24/7 owner, or a designated representative, contact information. 3. Parking requirements. 4. Maximum occupancy. 5. The noise ordinance of this Code. 6. Garbage pickup dates, and a written description of where garbage receptacles must be placed for pickup. 7. Contact information for the Orem City Fire and Police Departments. 8. Other contact information as required by the Community Development Department. 9. Any other appropriate requirements as specified by the Community Development Director, through the special use permit process.
        13. Limited Number of STRs. The total number of STR special use permits issued within Vineyard City shall be limited as follows:
          1. Type 1 licenses are limited to multi-family communities within the Regional Mixed Use (RMU) Special Purpose Zoning District through the approval of a Development Agreement.
            1. No more than ten percent (10%) of units within a multi-family building can have an STR permit.
        14. Duration of Approval and Transferability. The special use permit shall continue until the sale of the home or if the business license expires, the special use shall expire and is not transferable. If the license and permit expire, the area used as an STR shall revert to be occupied by the primary dwelling occupants only.
        15. Violations. It shall be a violation for any person to operate a STR: 
          1. Without first obtaining a STR special use permit, as regulated in this section, and issued a valid STRL; or
          2. That does not comply with the requirements of this chapter, this Code, or the Vineyard Zoning Code.
        16. Enforcement and Fines. Upon a determination that a violation exists, the Community Development Director, or designee, will contact the owner requiring such owner to halt, eradicate, destroy, remove, or otherwise cure the violation within 48 hours, or such later time the Director, or designee, may determine.
          1. Each day that a violation occurs or continues, after the initial 48 hours, is a separate violation.
          2. For any violation of this section, the issuing officer may issue a written citation or notice of violation to the owner, specifying the violation and the penalty to be imposed.
          3. For the first violation within any 12-month period, the penalty shall be $500.00.
          4. For a second violation within any 12-month period, the penalty shall be $750.00.
          5. For a third violation within any 12-month period the penalty shall be $1,000.00 and revocation of the STRL and special use permit. The owner shall be ineligible for a STR special use permit and a STRL for a period of two years from the date of the third notice of violation.
          6. For any violation within any 12-month period following the third violation, the penalty shall be $1,000.00 and the STR owner shall be banned from receiving a STR special use permit and a STRL.





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        15.34.240 Mobile Food Courts

        1. Purpose: This section is established to provide design requirements and standards for mobile food courts.
        2. Standards:
          1. A lot or area is considered to be a mobile food court if there are no less than two (2) and no more than ten (10) individual food businesses or other authorized vendors.
          2. All mobile food courts shall require a conditional use permit and site plan application
          3. Drive-Thru: Must following drive-thru standards
          4. Site Plan Requirements
            1. The location and orientation of each vendor pad.
            2. The location of any paving, trash enclosures, landscaping, planters, fencing, canopies, umbrellas or other table covers, barriers or any other site requirement by the International Building Code, or Health Department.
            3. The location of all existing and proposed activities on site.
            4. The circulation of all pedestrian and vehicle traffic on the site.
            5. The mobile food court shall not occupy required parking stalls of any primary use of the sit
            6. The location of restroom facilities
          5. Signage: All promotional materials or signs must be located on the property of the mobile food court. All signs are subject to the sign standards found in VZC 15.48.
          6. Location: If the proposed mobile food court is located on an existing parking lot, the number of parking stalls for the site's primary use must not be decreased below the parking minimum in VZC 15.38
        HISTORY
        Adopted by Ord. 2025-03 on 6/11/2025

        15.34.250 Retail Tobacco Specialty Businesses

        1. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to permit the establishment of retail tobacco specialty businesses
        2. Definitions: Retail Tobacco Specialty Business means a commercial establishment in which.
        3. Standards:
          1. Separation Requirement: No retail tobacco specialty business shall be located within 1,000 feet of the following uses:
            1. Any other retail tobacco specialty business as measured in a straight line between the closest property lines of the lots on which they are located.
            2. Community Location
              1. a public or private kindergarten, elementary, middle, junior high, or high school;
              2. a licensed child-care facility or preschool;
              3. a trade or technical school;
              4. a church;
              5. a public library;
              6. a public playground;
              7. a public park;
              8. a youth center or other space used primarily for youth oriented activities;
              9. a public recreational facility;
              10. a public arcade; or
              11. for a new license issued on or after July 1, 2018, a homeless shelter.
            3. Any property zoned for residential or agriculture
          2. No more than one retail tobacco specialty business shall be allowed for every 25,000 citizens (as determined by the most recent US Census) living in Vineyard City.
          3. For the purpose of this subsection 15.34.250, each separate physical location shall count as a retail tobacco specialtybusiness. busine
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