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Wasatch County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 16

13: INDUSTRIAL ZONE I

16.13.01: PURPOSE

The purpose of the industrial zone (I) is to provide an area in Wasatch County for the processing, assembling, manufacturing, warehousing and storage of materials, products and goods. The specific intent in establishing this zone is for the following purposes:
  1. Facilitate the provision of goods, services and manufacturing in areas that are most appropriate, or in previously designated industrial areas, which will be least likely to conflict with residential or commercial core uses;
  2. Keep services that are convenient for industrial business customers without detracting from residential, commercial and mixed use cores;
  3. Zone such districts in such a manner as to allow separation of other uses which will conflict either due to noise, odors, heavy truck traffic, appearance or other disturbances, and yet allow industrial uses to exist and prosper;
  4. Maximize the location of various types of industrial uses in the most convenient and attractive manner;
  5. Limit the number and placement of industrial uses that are likely to be incompatible within the entry corridors or sensitive lands of the county, and other surrounding uses;
  6. Broaden the tax base and improve the economic base of the county;
  7. Discourage the undesirable mixture of incompatible commercial, industrial and residential uses; and
  8. Control the uses that emit odor, dust, fumes or other undesirable impacts. 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.13.01 on 1/1/2002

16.13.02: PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES

Those principal uses, or categories of uses as listed herein, and no others, are permitted in the industrial zone (I).
  1. All uses contained herein are listed by number as designated in the Wasatch County land use classifications, which is published and maintained by the planning department, and is attached as appendix 1, chapter 16.36 of this title. Classes or groupings of uses permitted in the zone are identified by a four (4) digit number in which the last one or two (2) digits are zeros, and subuses of those categories or groupings will follow that number. (For example, a particular category may be listed as 8100, and a subcategory of 8100 would be 8110 and a subcategory of 8110 would 8111.) This document, available in the planning office, is to be used by the planning office and others to assist in determining similar uses and the intent of this chapter.
  2. All such classes listed herein and all specific uses contained within them in the Wasatch County land use classification will be permitted in the industrial zone (I), subject to the limitations set forth herein:

    PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES IN THE
    INDUSTRIAL ZONE (I)

    Use Number Use Classification
    2150 Bakery products manufacturing
    2170 Confectionery and related products
    2310 Apparel, except leather
    2350 Hats, caps and millinery
    2380 Miscellaneous apparel and accessories
    2390 Fabricated textile products manufacturing, NEC
    2700 Printing, publishing and allied industries
    2832Medicinal chemicals and botanical products
    2834Cannabis production establishment ONLY if located in the Cannabis Overlay Zone
    2835Medical cannabis pharmacies
    3210 Glass and glassware manufacturing - small scale
    3500 Professional, scientific and controlling instruments: photographic and optical goods, watches and clocks
    3900 Miscellaneous manufacturing (except 3960)
    4200 Motor vehicle transportation
    4500 Highway and street rights of way
    4850 Transfer station (publicly owned)
    5110 Motor vehicle and automotive equipment (except 5113)
    5130 Wholesale dry goods and apparel
    5140 Wholesale groceries and related products
    5150 Wholesale raw materials - farm products
    5160 Electrical goods - manufacturing or wholesale
    5170 Hardware - wholesale or manufacturing
    5180 Machinery, equipment and supplies wholesale/manufacturing
    5220 Heating and plumbing equipment
    5240 Electrical supplies
    5250 Hardware and supplies
    5712 Floor coverings
    5961 Hay, grains and feeds for poultry and livestock, including bulk fertilizers
    5980 Fuel and ice
    6210 Laundering, dry cleaning and dyeing
    6317 Sign painting
    6340 Dwelling and other building services
    6370 Warehousing or storage services (except 6372)
    6380 Auction services
    6397 Automobile truck and trailer rentals without drivers
    6410 Automobile repair and related services
    6420 Electrical appliance repair and services
    6490 Repair shops and related services
    6600 Contract construction services
  3. Permitted Accessory Uses: Accessory uses and structures are permitted in the industrial zone (I), provided they are incidental to, and do not substantially alter the character of, the permitted principal use or structure. 
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.13.02 on 1/1/2002
Amended by Ord. 21-09 on 8/18/2021

16.13.03: CONDITIONAL USES

The following table shows which uses and structures are permitted in the industrial zone (I) only after a conditional use permit has been approved, and subject to the terms and conditions thereof:

CONDITIONAL USES IN THE INDUSTRIAL ZONE (I)
Use Number Use Classification
2110 Meat products manufacturing
2120 Dairy products manufacturing
2130 Canning and preserving of fruits and vegetables
2140 Grain mill products manufacturing
2160 Sugar manufacturing
2180 Beverage manufacturing
2190 Food preparations and kindred products, NEC
2200 Textile mill products
2360 Leather and leather products
2370 Fur goods
2400 Lumber and wood products (except furniture)
2500 Manufacturing furniture and fixtures
2600 Paper and allied products
2921 Paving mixtures and blocks
3230 Cement, hydraulic
3240 Structural clay products
3250 Pottery and related products
3260 Concrete, gypsum and plaster products
3270 Cut stone and stone products
3420 Machinery
3430 Other machinery
3440 Transportation equipment
3490 Fabricated metal products, NEC
4700 Communications
4800 Utilities (except 4813, 4822, 4842, 4843, 4845, 4850)
4910 Underground pipeline right of way and pressure control stations, NEC
4920 Transportation services and arrangements (except 4923, 4924)
5113 Tires and tubes for automobile, truck, motorcycles, etc. - wholesale
5120 Drugs, chemicals and allied products
5190 Miscellaneous wholesale trade, NEC
5992 Cigars and cigarettes, tobacco specialty business in accordance with chapter 16.34 of this title

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 13-22 on 3/19/2014

16.13.04: LOT AREA

The minimum lot size for each development in the industrial zone (I) shall be one-half (1/2) acre. The lot shall be large enough to accommodate the industrial facility, parking, landscaped areas and setbacks required by the approval of the use. 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.13.04 on 1/1/2002

16.13.05: LOT WIDTH

No width requirements are established for this zone, except that the width of the property must be adequate to accommodate the proposed use, the setback, access buffer requirements and off street parking required. 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.13.05 on 1/1/2002

16.13.06: LOT FRONTAGE

Each lot or parcel of land in the industrial zone (I) shall abut a public road or road built to county standards for a minimum distance of fifty feet (50') on a line parallel to the centerline of the road. 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.13.06 on 1/1/2002
Amended by Ord. 2005-23 on 3/7/2006
Amended by Ord. 2005-23 on 3/9/2006
Amended by Ord. 2008-15 on 3/9/2006

16.13.07: SETBACK REQUIREMENTS

  1. Front Setback: All buildings and structures shall be set back at least twenty feet (20') from the street right of way line. The setback must be landscaped in accordance with an approved landscape plan. Parking shall not be located within the required setback.
  2. Side Setback, Interior Lots: No building shall be located closer than ten feet (10') to the property line. If adjacent to a residential zone, see section 16.21.19 of this title.
  3. Rear Setback, Interior Lots: No building shall be located closer than ten feet (10') to the property line.
  4. Rear Setback, Corner Lots: No building shall be located closer than thirty feet (30') to any street side of a corner lot.
  5. Setbacks For Lots Bordering Residential Zones: See section 16.21.19 of this title for information on transitional development standards for nonresidential uses bordering residential uses. 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.13.07 on 1/1/2002

16.13.08: DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS

The building code as adopted by Wasatch County shall determine the minimum distance between buildings. 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code 16.13.08 on 1/1/2002

16.13.09: BUILDING HEIGHT

Height of all dwellings, accessory buildings and/or structures shall not exceed forty feet (40') above natural grade unless approved as a conditional use. Additional setbacks apply for industrial buildings over twenty feet (20') high when bordering residential uses (see section 16.21.19 of this title). 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.13.09 on 1/1/2002

16.13.10: SITE PLAN PROVISIONS

Prior to the construction of any building in the industrial zone (I), a site plan shall be submitted and approved by the development review committee. Site plans shall be drawn to scale and shall contain, but not limited to, the following information:
  1. The location of all existing and proposed buildings and structures on the site, with full dimensions showing distances between buildings and distances from buildings to adjacent property lines;
  2. A landscaping plan showing the location, types and initial sizes of all planting materials to be used, together with the location of fences, walls, hedges and decorative materials;
  3. Preliminary elevations of main buildings showing the general appearance and type of external materials to be used;
  4. Parking lot layout;
  5. Dumpster enclosure location;
  6. Site lighting;
  7. Neighboring uses;
  8. Irrigation plan;
  9. Utility plan;
  10. Sewer plan; and
  11.  Stormwater control plan. 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.13.10 on 1/1/2002

16.13.11: PERMISSIBLE LOT COVERAGE

Buildings or structures shall not cover more than fifty percent (50%) of the parcel on which the use is located. 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.13.11 on 1/1/2002

16.13.12: PARKING, LOADING AND ACCESS

Each use shall provide approved parking sufficient for the use, as well as a safe and adequate pedestrian access to the building. All loading and unloading must be done in the area designated as part of the site plan approval. For further regulations on parking and loading, see section 16.33.12 of this title. 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.13.12 on 1/1/2002

16.13.13: OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Inasmuch as the industrial zone is usually adjacent to a major highway, the following standards with respect to appearances and maintenance of buildings and premises must be adhered to in the construction and maintenance of the buildings and grounds within the zone:
  1. Landscaping: Any portion of the lot not included in the structure or parking areas must be appropriately landscaped. The front landscape strip shall be twenty feet (20') on any side adjacent to a road. A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the overall site shall be landscaped. For further requirements, see sections 16.21.10 and 16.21.19 of this title.
  2. Refuse And Debris: The entire lot shall be kept free from refuse, debris and waste material. All such refuse, garbage, debris and waste material shall be kept in approved containers and stored within a building or enclosed in a sight obscuring fence, wall or screen of not less than six feet (6') in height. Garbage containers shall not be located within the required front setback (see section 16.21.15 of this title).
  3. Emissions: No dust, odor, smoke, vibration, light, glare or noise shall be emitted which is discernible beyond the lot boundary lines (see chapter 16.28 of this title).
  4. Storage: All storage and outside activities, except loading and unloading, shall be enclosed within a building, or if approved as part of the conditional use within an area that is enclosed with a sight obscuring fence at least six feet (6') and no more than eight feet (8') in height. Storage shall not be permitted to protrude above the sight obscuring fence (see section 16.21.15 of this title).
  5. Maintenance: All signs, structures, parking areas, landscaping or other portions of the development that are visible from either an adjoining residential use, or from a major street or highway, shall be kept in good repair and maintenance at all times. Failure to do so may be grounds for refusal to renew any business license or conditional use permit.Sewer and Water Requirements: See section 16.27.11 of this title.
  6. Sewer and Water Requirements: See section 16.27.11 of this title.
  7. Signs: Any signs or other form of advertising must comply with the sign provisions of this title (see chapter 16.26 of this title).
  8. Buildings: Metal buildings may be allowed in this zone. All metal buildings shall have vertical walls and shall be painted with neutral colors.
  9. Additional Regulations: See chapters 16.21, "Supplementary Development Standards" and 16.27, "Development Standards", of this title for additional regulations that apply to this zone. In the event of a conflict between that section and the regulations contained in this section, the regulations of this section would control.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.13.13 on 1/1/2002
Amended by Ord. 19-05 on 8/7/2019

21-09

19-05