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Wasatch County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 16

14: PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE PF

16.14.01: PURPOSES

The public facilities zone (PF) is established to provide areas in Wasatch County for the placement of public facilities that are compatible with the adjoining uses and surroundings. The public facilities zone (PF) is established for the following purposes:
  1. Plan locations for parks, solid waste disposal, county facilities and other public facilities in areas that are appropriate and designed to fit near the adjoining zones without detracting from the existing uses;
  2. Combine public facilities whenever possible to conserve economic resources and management, while placing the social facilities at social centers to enhance public participation;
  3. Attempt to locate less compatible or less attractive public facilities into areas where the use will be available to the public without interfering with other uses and where the use will blend more appropriately; and
  4. Maximize the location of various types of public facilities in the most convenient and attractive manner, in a compatibly designed setting, so as to not detract from other nearby uses. 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.14.01 on 1/1/2002

16.14.02: PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES

Those principal uses, or categories of uses as listed herein, and no others, are permitted in the public facilities zone (PF).

  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 public facilities zone (PF), subject to the limitations set forth herein:

    PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES IN THE
    PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE (PF)
Use Number Use Classification
1111-A Remodeling or addition of existing home which conforms to the RA-1 zone requirements of this title
4812 Solar panels flush mounted
7100 Cultural activities and nature exhibitions
7200 Public assembly
7311 Fairgrounds
7400 Recreational activities

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.14.02 on 1/1/2002
Amended by Ord. 2004-26 on 11/17/2004
Amended by Ord. 09-16 on 2/25/2010

16.14.03: CONDITIONAL USES

If a use is a permitted or a conditional use in the zone or zones with which the public facilities zone (PF) adjoins, the intended use shall be a conditional use in the public facilities zone (PF). If the intended use is not listed as either a permitted or conditional use in any adjoining zone, the use proposed will be treated as a conditional use. Such uses that are not intended in the adjoining zones will be reviewed with a higher standard of care to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses. Such uses may include the following uses. The following table shows which uses and structures are permitted in the public facilities zone (PF) only after a conditional use permit has been approved, and subject to the terms and conditions thereof:
CONDITIONAL USES IN THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE (PF)
Use Number Use Classification
4500 Highway and street rights of way
4700 Communications
4810 Electric utilities (except 4813)
4812 Underground gas pipeline right of way
4818 Wind generators, turbines (noncommercial)
4824 Gas pressure control stations
4831 Underground water pipeline right of way
4832 Water treatment plants
4833 Water storage
4834 Water storage covered
4835 Irrigation distribution channels
4836 Water pressure control stations and pumping plants
4839 Other water utilities or irrigation, NEC
4841 Underground sewage pipeline right of way
4842 Sewer treatment facilities
4858 Solid waste transfer station (public only)
4910 Underground pipeline right of way and pressure control stations, NEC
7610 Undeveloped park/developed
7612 Undeveloped park land
8100 Agriculture
8200 Agriculture related activities
8405 Fishing activities
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.14.03 on 1/1/2002
Amended by Ord. 09-16 on 2/25/2010
Amended by Ord. 19-12 on 12/18/2019

16.14.04: LOT AREA REQUIREMENTS

There are no specific lot area requirements for this zone, except that the property is large enough to accommodate the use, necessary parking, setback requirements, storage areas, landscaping and any necessary facilities. 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.14.04 on 1/1/2002

16.14.05: LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENTS

There are no specific lot width requirements for this zone, except that the width and frontage must be sufficient to provide reasonable space to accommodate the requested uses, including buildings, landscaping and off street parking, while maintaining a safe and adequate access from the street. 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.14.05 on 1/1/2002

16.14.06: 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 § 16.14.06 on 1/1/2002

16.14.07: SETBACK REQUIREMENTS

  1. Front Setback: All uses and structures shall be set back a minimum distance of twenty feet (20'). The setback must be landscaped in accordance with an approved landscape plan. Parking shall not be located within the required setback.
  2. Side Setback: No building shall be located closer than ten feet (10') to any property boundary line. If adjacent to a residential zone, see section 16.21.19 of this title.
  3. Corner Properties: Shall be treated as though they have two (2) front setbacks.
  4. Rear Setback: No building shall be located closer than ten feet (10') to any rear property lines. If adjacent to residential property, see section 16.21.19 of this title. 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.14.07 on 1/1/2002

16.14.08: HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

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 commercial buildings over twenty feet (20') high when bordering residential uses (see section 16.21.19 of this title). 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.14.08 on 1/1/2002

16.14.09: SITE PLAN PROVISIONS

Prior to the construction of any structure in the public facilities zone (PF), a site plan shall be submitted to the planning department, to be placed on the agenda for the development review committee (DRC) for review and approval of all permitted uses and to the planning commission, or planning staff if applicable, for review and approval of all conditional uses. All site plans shall be drawn to scale and shall contain 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, wall, 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 runoff control plan. 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.14.09 on 1/1/2002
Amended by Ord. 2004-26 on 11/17/2004
Amended by Ord. 09-16 on 2/25/2010

16.14.10: 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 § 16.14.10 on 1/1/2002

16.14.11: OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  1. 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:
  2. 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 public road. A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the overall site shall be landscaped (see sections 16.21.10 and 16.21.19 of this title).
  3. 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 also section 16.21.15 of this title).
  4. Emissions: No dust, odor, smoke, vibration, light, glare or noise shall be emitted which is discernible beyond the lot boundary lines (see also chapter 16.28 of this title).
  5. 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).
  6. 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 revocation of a conditional use permit.
  7. Sewer and Water Requirements: See section 16.27.11 of this title.
  8. Signs: Any signs or other form of advertising must comply with the sign provisions of this title (see chapter 16.26 of this title).
  9. Buildings: Metal buildings are not permitted in this zone. All building shall be painted with neutral colors that blend in with the surrounding environment.
  10. Additional Regulations: See chapters 16.21, "Supplementary Development Standards" and 16.27 "Development Standards", for additional regulations that apply to this zone. In the event of a conflict between that chapter and the regulations contained in this chapter, the regulations of this chapter would control.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 Code § 16.14.11 on 1/1/2002
Amended by Ord. 19-05 on 8/7/2019

19-12

19-05