9-7-11 BUILDING BONUSES

A. Except as provided under paragraph B below, single family and two-family structures as permitted in sections 9-7-1 and 9-7-2 of this title are not required to follow section 9-12-5 (as it relates to backyard landscaping plans so long as the landscaping remains “affordable”, remains water efficient, and attempts to keep as many trees on the property as possible to conform with the spirit of living in a rustic alpine resort town) 9-12-7-B, or 912-7-F of this title. 1. An owner who wishes to build a dwelling unit larger than what is allowed in Section 97-1 and 9-7-2, or an owner who wishes to build a container dwelling unit, may submit a Bonus Request to do so, provided that the Owner requests the Town to apply Sections 9-12-5, 9-12-7B (Exterior Walls) and 9-12-7F (Windows) of this title to their property for larger residential homes. For container dwelling units, an owner must request Section 9-7-10C(3) of this title. a. In doing so, Brian Head Town will require a signed and notarized Bonus Request Statement between the Town and the legal property owner agreeing that the Town will grant a larger home so long as the property owner agrees to abide by the Design and Building Standards listed in this code. The Town has a notary onsite and will provide a standard request form for owners to help with the process. b. The Town will require proof of ownership or title to the property. c. Upon the Town’s receipt of the requested Bonus Statement listed in (a) above, all Design Standards listed in Section 9-12 of this title will apply to the selected property. If the Requested Bonus Statement is incomplete, altered, or has any other defect not listed here, it will be deemed invalid, and the request will not be granted. d. After receipt of the signed and notarized Bonus Request Statement, the Town will record the statement with Iron County Recorder’s office. Failure to record a requested statement has no effect on the Town’s authority to enforce regulations against a property owner for which a Bond Request has been received. e. If the property owner is found to have violated the signed Bonus Request Statement, the Certificate of Occupancy may be withheld until all provisions are in compliance with the Town’s standards and regulations. B. The following bonuses shall be granted if Section A above is appropriately complied with: 1. For Single-Family Residential Zones (R-1) as referred to in 9-7-1 of this title: a. Building Height: Increased up to forty-five feet (45’). b. Building coverage including garages, patios: Increased up to 40% of the lot area. 2. For Medium-Family Residential Zones (R-2) as referred to in 9-7-2 of this title: a. Building Height: Increased up to forty-five feet (45’) for peaked roofs and thirtyfive feet (35’) for flat roofs. (amd. ord. 26-001, 2-10-26) b. Building coverage including garages and patios increased up to forty percent (40% of the lot area. 3. For container dwelling units in R-1 and R-2 zones only: a. No more than 25% of the overall structure shows the metal walls of the storage container: I. The metal of the storage container that is visible must be painted with premium, exterior, rust-resistant paint, and color matched to soil or vegetation on the property which the container will sit on. The paint color shall strive to make the storage container blend into the surroundings and maintain the rustic feel of Brian Head. b. A minimum of 75% of the dwelling unit (not including windows) must be made of cladding requirements in section 9-12-7F (Exterior Walls) of this title. c. Windows and Doors: Windows and doors should be trimmed or framed by wood, timber, wood shutters, stone or wood lintels and sills that are of a scale, color and mass that reflect styles of a mountain resort community. Windows shall comply with section 9-12-7B (Windows) of this title. Doors: Container doors must be covered to camouflage the raw storage container door made of metal and roads. All door designs are subject to the Zoning Administrator’s approval. d. Roof Pitch: The roof pitch should be a 2-12 to 12-12. The Mountain Modern style may be allowed. An entirely flat roof with no pitch shall not be allowed. e. Roof Colors: The roof color must have a LRV of less than 30 and must complement the rest of the dwelling unit. f. Landscaping: Landscaping requirements remain the same as identified in chapter 7 of this title. 4. Container Buildings in Village Commercial (VC), General Commercial (GC) and Light Industrial (IL) zones only. a. No more than 25% of the overall structure shows metal walls of the storage container. I. The metal of the dwelling unit that is visible must be painted with premium, exterior, rust-resistant paint and the color matched to soils or vegetation on the property which the dwelling unit will be located. The paint color shall strive to make the dwelling unit blend into the surroundings and maintain the rustic feel of Brian Head Town. b. A minimum of 75% of the dwelling unit (not including windows) must be made of cladding requirements found in section 9-12-7B (Exterior Walls) of this title. c. Windows and Doors: Windows and doors should be trimmed or framed by wood, timber, wood shutters, stone or wood lintels and sills that are of a scale, color and mass that reflect styles of a mountain resort community. Windows shall comply with section 9-12-7B (Windows) of this title. Doors: The storage container door is prohibited and must be changed or shielded to reflect the style of a mountain resort community. d. Roof Pitch: The roof pitch should be 2:12 to 12-12. The Mountain Modern style may be allowed. An entirely flat roof with no pitch shall not be allowed. e. Roof Colors: The roof color must have an LRV of less than 30 and must complement the rest of the dwelling. f. Landscaping: Landscaping requirements remain the same as listed in Chapter 7 of this title. (ord. 22-004, 5-10-2022)