Woodland Hills City Zoning Code

1. Administrative procedures for administering, interpreting and enforcing this title are herein established in order to achieve, among others, the following purposes:
2. Provide for the review of an application for a building permit;
3. Provide for the inclusion of necessary facilities, services and other uncommon uses through conditional use permits;
4. Provide the inclusion of uses which are uncommon but which have characteristics similar to permitted main uses;
5. Provide that no work shall be started on the relocation, construction, reconstruction or structural alteration of a building until the proposed building or use is found to comply with all the provisions of this title;
6. Assure that in the construction of new buildings, alterations or change of use are complete, and all required provisions have been complied with by requiring a certificate before occupancy;
7. Provide for the enforcement of this title through measures where there is noncompliance, to keep records of actions in regards to the enforcement of this title; and
8.  Provide supplementary administrative procedures in conformity with the objectives of the general plan and this title.
9. In administering this title, the provisions shall be regarded as establishing minimum requirements and shall be used specifically to further the underlying purposes, objectives and intent set forth in the preamble to this title.
10. The relationship of this title to other laws, rules and regulations and the relationship if two (2) or more specific provisions of this title apply to the same subject are set forth in sections 10-1-4 and 10-1-5 of this title.

HISTORY:

(Ord. 1993-05, 6-6-1993)

1. Administration: The administration of this title is vested in the following officials, commissions and boards of the city:
2. City council;
3. Planning commission;
4. Appeal authority;
5. City engineer;
6. Community Development Director; and
7. Zoning enforcement officer.
8. Compliance: Compliance with the provisions of this title shall be obtained by:
9. Applying for and the issuance of a building permit, including the following, if applicable:
10. Site plan review application;
11. Approval for PUD application for a conditional use permit;
12. Application for determination of similar use; and
13. Appeal for an interpretation or a request for a variance.
14. Application for a certificate of occupancy issued upon completion of the building or land improvement.
15. Enforcement: Enforcement of the provisions of this title shall be obtained by inspection and order for removal of violations. Failure to comply with such order shall constitute an offense which may be followed with civil action.

D. Certificates of Non-Compliance: In the event the proper permits are not obtained or approvals given by the city for any work or activity requiring such in the Woodland Hills City code, the community development director or zoning/code enforcement officer may issue a Certificate of Non-Compliance against the property where the illegal/unapproved activity occurred or is occurring. That Certificate will remain on file with the city until the activity prompting the issuance of the Certificate is resolved. Further, the city may file such a Certificate with the Utah County Recorder's Office against the particular piece of property, giving public notice, until such time as the matter is resolved by the appropriate city's approving officials.

Issues that can prompt the issuance of a certificate of non-compliance include, but are not limited to:

1.    Building without the required permit or approval

2.    Building with an expired permit

3.    Occupying a home without a valid Certificate of Occupancy

4.    Occupying a home on an expired temporary occupancy certificate

5.    Building contrary to or disregarding the city's building and zoning codes

The offending party can be notified of the referenced action by email, postal mail, or in person. This action is in addition to any fines or other actions that may be incurred as a result of the actions involved.

The Certificate is to include the name and address of the property owners, the location of the property, the parcel number, date of issuance of the certificate, the name and signature of the person authorizing it, and a detailed reason for the issuance.

HISTORY:

(Ord. 1993-05, 6-6-1993; Ord. 2024-22, 8-27-2024; Ord. 2025-31, 09-09-2025)

Excavations for buildings or site improvements shall not be started, nor buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall not be erected, altered, or moved, until a building permit has been applied for and issued by the building department. If the building permit is for new-home construction, a permit will not be issued unless the required water shares have been deeded to the city.

1. Approval of Site Plans: Whenever a site plan has been submitted by the developer/builder as required by this title, the preliminary plan and final plan for recording of the project area shall have been approved by the planning commission and city council, before a building permit may be issued by the building department.
2. Compliance with Zoning Regulations: Permits for the construction of a building or improvements or change in use may be issued by the community development director, or his/her designee, only if the work described in an application clearly complies with all provisions of this title and other ordinances of the city. If the proposed building or use does not clearly comply, with the provisions of this title, the community development director, shall not have the power to grant variances or make exceptions; but must refer the builder to the City hearing officer as the Appeal Authority for-their review and determination.
3. Conditional Use Permit: Whenever a determination for a conditional use is required, a building permit for the building or use requiring a conditional use permit shall not be issued until such permit has been applied for and approved by the planning commission and city council.
4. Determination Of Similar Use: Whenever a determination for a similar use is required, a building permit for the building or use shall not be issued until the inclusion of such use as a permitted use has been approved and recommended by the planning commission and confirmed by the city council and in accordance with section 10-11-18 of this title.

HISTORY:

(Ord. 2022-16, 5-10-2022; Ord. 2025-31, 09-09-2025)

1. Amendment Pending: No building permit shall be issued during the period in which an amendment which would affect the building or use applied for has been recommended by the planning commission or introduced by the city council. However, an application for a permit or certificate shall not be withheld for more than ninety (90) days after the application was officially submitted.
2. Nonconforming Lot: No building permit shall be issued for a one-family building unless the residential lot shall abut upon a dedicated street; the utilities, pavement and all other required improvements have been constructed, or their construction guaranteed; the lot shall be located in a duly recorded subdivision or approved by the planning commission and no plat required, or resubdivided in accordance with the provisions of section 10-11-4 of this title so as to conform with the requirements of this title.

HISTORY:

(Ord. 1993-05, 6-6-1993)

In addition to drawings required by the provisions of the building code, application for a building permit shall be accompanied by:

A.   A site plan for the construction project submitted shall contain the following information unless specifically waived by the Community Development Director and Zoning Enforcement Officer, in whole or in part:

1.     The name, address, and contact information of the applicant; and the construction manager/general contractor for the construction project.

2.     Date, north arrow, and scale on the plat. (No more than 1" = 20'; supplementary site plans at a larger scale are encouraged).

3.     Existing zoning of the property, lot size, and dimensions

4.     All lot and/or property lines are to be shown with dimensions, including building setback lines and easements.

5.     Street name(s) adjacent to the property. 

6.     Topographical details if the slope of the lot is greater than 10%

7.     Location of proposed retaining walls. Please note that all retaining walls over 4 feet or greater than a 2:1 slope requires engineering. 

8.     The location and dimensions of all existing and proposed drives, sidewalks, curb openings, curbing, and parking areas including the total number of parking spaces (show dimensions of a typical parking space), recreation areas, common use areas, and areas to be conveyed for public use and purpose.

9.     Size and location of existing and proposed hydrants and utilities including proposed connections to public sewer (if applicable) or water supply systems. All lines shall be a minimum of 1 1/2” diameter.

10.  Homes requiring a septic tank must submit a letter of approval along with a copy of the permitted design that has been signed and approved by the Utah County Health Department Private Wastewater Treatment Department.

11.  The following statement must appear on the site plan. "Actual construction will comply with applicable local ordinances and the state construction code."

B.    Construction plans and drawings, including:

1.     Elevations

2.     Floor plans for each level, including the location and size of doors and windows;

3.     Foundation, structural, and framing detail; and

4.     Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing design;

C.    Documentation of energy code compliance

D.   Structural calculations, except for trusses

E.    A natural hazard study for homes located in identified hazard areas.

HISTORY:

(Ord. 1993-05, 6-6-1993; amd. Ord. 2022-32, 10-25-2022; amd. Ord. 2023-14, 08-22-2023;amd. Ord. 2024-03, 01-23-2024; amd. Ord. 2025-31; 09-09-2025)

1. Application: Application for building permits and accompanying drawings shall be submitted to the zoning enforcement officer or other designee. After processing the same, as to general conformance to the building code, the applicant shall submit to the planning commission those applications which require its approval, and to the appeal authority if the application involves any interpretation required by it.
2. Approval: The city-approved official, having received reports of approval from the city council, planning commission and appeal authority, as may be applicable, and finding that drawings, specifications and all documents comply with this title and other relevant codes of the city, may issue, upon payment of required fees, a building permit.
3. Disapproval: If the city council, planning commission or appeal authority do not recommend approval of the application, they shall suggest changes in the drawings as may be necessary to accomplish the purpose of this title. In such instances, conferences with applicants may be held and the application revised or resubmitted, as may be required.

HISTORY:

(Ord. 1993-05, 6-6-1993)

1. General:
2. The city may issue a building permit upon application, in compliance with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. A Certificate of Occupancy will be issued by the building official after satisfactory completion of all building permit requirements. The Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained before the structure is permanently occupied.
3. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy: A temporary certificate of occupancy can be applied for if the structure is substantially complete and there are no safety, life, or health hazards on the property. As a condition of receiving a temporary certificate of occupancy, an applicant must complete an application, pay a fee, and agree to complete the items shown on the final checklist by a deadline stated on the permit. A bond may be required as determined by the building official or community development director. Occupying a structure after the expiration of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy is a violation of the law, and the person(s) may be subject to fines and penalties. A temporary permit may be renewed.
4. Application: A certificate of occupancy shall be applied for by the owner or agent and shall be issued by the building official as a condition precedent to the occupancy and/or use of a building and land as follows:
5. Occupancy of Building Erected or Altered: A certificate of occupancy shall be required before occupancy of a new building, or before occupancy of an existing building which has been altered, moved, changed in use or increased in off-street parking requirements. Such certificate shall only be issued after the erection or alteration of a building, or a component thereof, or after a required accessory use has been provided and found by inspection to be in conformity with the provisions of this title and the building code.
6.  Change in Use of Conforming Building or Land: A certificate of occupancy shall be required before occupancy of a conforming building or land where the use has been changed, provided the use is different than the prior use, and shall be issued, when found by inspection, to be in conformity with provisions of this title.
7. Change in Use of Nonconforming Building or Land: A certificate of occupancy shall be required whenever a nonconforming building or land is changed and shall not be issued until the planning commission has approved the change in accordance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title.
8. Record Of Existing Building and Land Use: Upon application by the owner, or agent, the building official shall inspect a building or tract of land and shall issue a certificate of compliance therefore, certifying:
9. The present use of the building or land.
10. If such use conforms to all the provisions of this title; and
11. If it is a lawfully existing nonconforming use.
12.  Application For Certificate:
13. Applications for a certificate of occupancy may be submitted separately or may accompany an application for a building permit. Accurate information shall be furnished by the owner or his agent, as to size and location of the lot, buildings or structures occupying the lot, the dimensions of all yards and open spaces, the use of land or building, and all such information as may be included on a form to be furnished by the city.
14. A record of all applications and certificates issued shall be kept on file in the office of the city recorder and copies shall be furnished, upon request, to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the building or land affected.

HISTORY:

(Ord. 1993-05, 6-6-1993; amd. Ord. 2022-16, 5-10-2022;amd. Ord. 2025-31, 09-09-2025; amd. Ord. 2026-15, 08-25-2026)

The duty of administering and enforcing the provisions of this title is hereby conferred upon the zoning enforcement officer, except for those provisions specifically within the purview of the building official. The zoning enforcement officer may promulgate rules and regulations as he may determine necessary to supplement the administration of this title. After approval by the city council, such rules of the zoning enforcement officer shall have the same force and effect as other provisions of this title.

1. Duties: It shall be the duty of the zoning enforcement officer to enforce this title. In addition, the zoning enforcement officer shall have the following responsibilities:
2. Review site plans and applications for building permits for zoning compliance.
3. Examine premises for which permits have been issued and shall make necessary inspections to see that the zoning and other land use regulations are complied with.
4. Enforce all zoning relating to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use and occupancy, and location of buildings and structures, except as may be otherwise provided for.
5. When requested by the city council, or when the interests of the city so require, make investigations in connection with matters referred to in this title and render written reports on the same. For the purpose of enforcing compliance with law, the zoning enforcement officer shall issue such notices, or such orders as may be necessary.
6.  Inspections: Inspections shall be made by the zoning enforcement officer or the community development director, or their designees.
7.  Rules: The zoning enforcement officer may adopt rules consistent with this title for carrying its provisions into effect, subject to concurrence by the city council.
8. Records: The zoning enforcement officer or authorized official shall keep careful and comprehensive records of applications, permits issued, certificates issued, inspections made, reports rendered, and notices or orders issued. The zoning enforcement officer or authorized official shall retain on file copies of all records so long as any part of the building or structure to which they relate may be in existence. All such records shall be open to public inspection as provided in city ordinance or state law but shall not be removed from the city offices.
9. Cooperation Of Other Officials: The zoning enforcement officer may request and shall receive, so far as may be necessary in the discharge of his or her duties, the assistance of the city engineer in fixing grades, the county sheriff's department and/or the city of Salem police department in enforcing orders, the city attorney in the prosecution of violations, and assistance of other city officials.

HISTORY:

(Ord. 1993-05, 6-6-1993; amd. Ord. 2022-16, 5-10-2022;amd. Ord. 2025-31, 09-09-2025)

1. Site plan review:
2. Submit all required information to the city recorder which is on the building permit site plan checklist unless it is waived in whole or in part by the building officials conducting the review. Any residential building construction requires a site plan regardless of the district/zone it is being constructed in.
3. Required fees must be paid to the city before a review of the site plan may occur.
4. The community development director will review the site plan for completeness, accuracy, and to ensure it complies with all city building codes, except for zoning regulations. The zoning enforcement officer and his/her designees shall review the site plan to ensure compliance with all city zoning provisions.
5. If there is compliance with number 3 above, a building permit will be issued by the community development director.
6. Conditional use permits:
7. Preapplication reviews with planning commission.
8. Submit application to zoning enforcement officer.
9. Planning commission review, public hearing, review and final recommend.
10. City council public hearing, review and final action.
11. Zoning ordinance amendments (including rezoning):
12. Preapplication review with zoning enforcement officer and planning commission (optional).
13. Submit application form and fee to city recorder.
14. Application referred to city council for consideration.
15. City council refers application to planning commission for recommendation.
16. Council hold public hearing and considers planning commission recommend.
17. Final action.
18.  Zoning variances (as defined by ordinance):
19. Submit application to appeal authority.
20. Appeal authority meets within thirty (30) days to hear appeal.
21. Appeal authority hears appeal, final action.
22. Decision is effective on date of final action.

HISTORY:

(Ord. 1993-05, 6-6-1993; amd. Ord. 2022-16, 5-10-2022; amd. Ord. 2025-31, 09-09-2025)