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Weber County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 104

10 Shoreline Zone S-1

Sec 104-10-1 Purpose And Intent

  1. The shoreline is a district intended to preserve and protect the wild and environmentally sensitive lands under and adjoining regionally significant bodies of water.
  2. The purposes of the Shoreline Zone S-1 are:
    1. To promote the use of the land for the preservation and protection of wild flora and fauna;
    2. To facilitate the conservation of water and other natural resources;
    3. To manage flood hazards;
    4. To preserve open space, natural scenic attractions, natural vegetation, and other natural features;

(Ord. of 1956, § 9A-1; Ord. No. 6-61)

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2023-35 on 12/5/2023
Amended by Ord. 2026-09 on 5/26/2026

Sec 104-10-2 (Reserved)

HISTORY
Repealed by Ord. 2023-35 on 12/5/2023

Sec 104-10-4 Special Regulations

  1. General use regulations. The above specified uses shall be permitted only under the following conditions:
    1. Public health requirements concerning domestic water supply and sewage disposal shall comply with provisions of Section 108-7-9.
    2. No building or structure shall be constructed within the boundaries of any public reservoir as determined by the public agency having jurisdiction or within the boundaries of any natural waterway or watercourse as determined by the County Engineer wherein no buildings or structures shall be constructed or land subdivided. Where buildings are to be constructed within 50 feet of the exterior boundaries of a flood channel existing at the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, adequate measures must be taken as determined by the Weber County Engineer so as to protect the building or structure from damage due to floods and so as not to increase the hazard to surrounding lands and buildings.
    3. The required setback area shall be kept free of debris, refuse or other material which may constitute a fire or environmental hazard.
  2. Specific use regulations. The uses listed below correspond with certain uses listed in the Land Use Table in Section 104-10-3. Due to the nature of the use, each shall be further regulated as follows:
    1. Animal grazing. This use shall not include the supplementary or full feeding of the animals, except when in compliance with the following:
      1. It may only be carried on during times that are reasonable and necessary due to lack of natural growing feed as a result of seasonal changes or extreme and temporary meteorological events.
      2. It shall not exceed a density of 25 head per acre of used land.
      3. It shall not be closer than 75 feet to any dwelling, public or semi-public building on an adjoining parcel of land.
    2. Corral, stable or building for keeping animals or fowl. This use shall be located no less than 100 feet from a public street and not less than 25 feet from any side or rear lot line.
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. 2023-35 on 12/5/2023
Amended by Ord. 2026-09 on 5/26/2026

2023-35

2026-09

Sec 104-10-3.010 Accessory Uses

Unless otherwise specified in the Land Use Code, an accessory use is prohibited unless located on the same lot or parcel as the main use to which it is accessory.

USES-1SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Accessory building, accessory and incidental to the use of a main building.
P 
Accessory use, accessory and incidental to the main use.P 
Main building, designed or used to accommodate the main use.P 
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2026-09 on 5/26/2026

Sec 104-10-3.020 Agricultural Uses, Non-Animal

USES-1SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Aquaculture.P 
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2026-09 on 5/26/2026

Sec 104-10-3.030 Animal-Related Noncommercial Uses

The following are animal-related uses that do not and shall not typically generate customer-oriented traffic to the lot or parcel.

USES-1SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Animal grazing. Animal grazing, as defined in Section 101-2. PSee Section 104-10-4. 
Apiary.P 
Aquaculture, animal related. P 
Aviary.P 
Corral, stable or building for keeping animals or fowl.PSee Section 104-10-4. 
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2026-09 on 5/26/2026

Sec 104-10-3.040 Commercial Uses

The following are uses that typically generate customer-oriented traffic to the lot or parcel.

USES-1SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Agritourism. CSee Title 108, Chapter 21. 
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2026-09 on 5/26/2026

Sec 104-10-3.050 Institutional Or Governmental Uses

The following are uses that are typically owned or operated by a nonprofit or governmental entity.

USES-1SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Cemetery.P 
Church, synagogue, or similar building used for regular religious worship.P 
Private park, playground or recreation area. No privately owned commercial amusement business.C
Public campground and picnic area.PSee Title 108, Chapter 20.
Public park, recreation grounds, and associated buildings.P 
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2026-09 on 5/26/2026

Sec 104-10-3.060 (Reserved)


Sec 104-10-3.070 Utility Uses

USES-1SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Hydro-electric dam.C 
Public utility substations.CSee Title 108, Chapter 10.
Radio or television station or tower.CSee Title 108, Chapter 10.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2026-09 on 5/26/2026

Sec 104-10-3.080 (Reserved)


Sec 104-10-3.090 (Reserved)


Sec 104-10-5.010 (Reserved)


Sec 104-10-5.020 Lot Area


STANDARDS-1SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Minimum for all buildings:5 acres 

 

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2026-09 on 5/26/2026

Sec 104-10-5.030 Lot Width


STANDARDS-1SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Minimum for all buildings:300 feet

 

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2026-09 on 5/26/2026

Sec 104-10-5.040 Front Setbacks


STANDARDS-1SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Minimum for all buildings:30 feet1

 

1See Section 108-7-10 if lot abuts an arterial street or collector street.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2026-09 on 5/26/2026

Sec 104-10-5.050 Side Setbacks


STANDARDS-1SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Minimum for all buildings:20 feet1

 

1See Section 108-7-10 if lot abuts an arterial street or collector street.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2026-09 on 5/26/2026

Sec 104-10-5.060 Rear Setbacks


STANDARDS-1SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Main building:30 feet1

 

Accessory building:30 feet1


1See Section 108-7-10 if lot abuts an arterial street or collector street.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2026-09 on 5/26/2026

Sec 104-10-5.070 Building Height


STANDARDS-1SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Minimum main building height:1 story

 

Maximum main building height:35 feet 
Maximum accessory building height:25 feet1 

1Minimum for accessory buildings over 1,000 sq. ft. for storage of personal equipment and materials: See Section 108-7-16.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2026-09 on 5/26/2026

Sec 104-10-5.080 (Reserved)


Sec 104-10-5.090 (Reserved)


Sec 104-10-5.100 (Reserved)