17.08.030 PURPOSE OF BASE ZONING DISTRICTS

The following provide the purpose(s) of each of Cache County's established base zoning districts: A. Rural 2 Zone (RU2): 1. To allow for residential development in a moderately dense pattern that can allow for rural subdivisions, and to allow for clustering plans larger than a single parcel. This type of development should be located and designed to not unreasonably impede adjacent agricultural uses, nor to unreasonably conflict with the development standards of adjacent municipalities. 2. To implement the policies of Cache countywide comprehensive plan, including those regarding improved roadways, density based residential standards, clustering, moderate income housing and municipality standards. 3. This zone must be appropriately served by suitable public roads, have access to the necessary water and utilities, and have adequate provision of public services. B. Rural 5 Zone (RU5): 1. To allow for residential estate development in a low density pattern that can allow for rural subdivisions and smaller scale agricultural uses. This type of development should be located and designed to not unreasonably impede adjacent agricultural uses, nor to unreasonably conflict with the development standards of adjacent municipalities. 2. To implement the policies of Cache countywide comprehensive plan, including those regarding agricultural promotion, prime farmlands, improved roadways, density based residential standards, clustering, moderate income housing and municipality standards. 3. This zone must be appropriately served by suitable public roads, have access to the necessary water and utilities, and have adequate provision of public services. C. Agricultural Zone (A10): 1. To provide areas to promote and protect the opportunities for a broad range of agricultural uses and activities where farming is a viable component of the local economy. 2. To implement the policies of Cache countywide comprehensive plan, including those regarding agricultural promotion, prime farmlands, density based residential standards, and clustering. D. Forest Recreation Zone (FR40): 1. To permit the proper use of the forest areas of Cache County for grazing, forestry, mining, recreation, and other activities to the extent compatible with the protection of the natural and scenic resources of the forests for the benefit of present and future generations. E. Commercial Zone (C): 1. To provide compatible locations for retail, office, and business/commerce activities, to enhance employment opportunities, to encourage the efficient use of land, to enhance property values, and to strengthen the county's tax base. 2. This zone must be appropriately served by suitable public roads, have access to the necessary water and utilities, and have adequate provision of public services. F. Industrial Zone (I): 1. To provide locations where manufacturing, processing, warehousing, and fabrication of goods and material can be carried on with minimum conflict or deleterious effect upon the surrounding properties. The purpose of this zone is also to promote the economic well being of the citizens and to broaden the tax base. 2. This zone must be appropriately served by suitable public roads, have access to the necessary water and utilities, and have adequate provision of public services. G. Resort Recreation Zone (RR): 1. To allow mountain resort and recreation development within Cache County on privately held land. This zone allows for multiple mountain resort and recreation uses within a master planned area. The regulations of the zone are designed to: a. Provide new recreation opportunities in northern Utah and create destination resort options for the county; and b. Promote interesting, creative, and indigenous mountain landscaping, design, and architecture that blends in with natural surroundings and follows project specified design guidelines; and c. Stimulate the local economy and increase the tax base of the county; and d. Protect the county's environment; and e. Regulate and control development.