9.2 REQUIREMENTS
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Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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A. RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES is defined as a facility that is occupied on a 24-hour per day basis in a family-type arrangement under the supervision of a house family or manager, and that conforms to all applicable standards and requirements of and is licensed by the Utah Department of Human Services – Division of Services for People with Disabilities and is operated by or under contract with that department. Such facilities are not Residential Treatment Facilities and shall not include facilities for the following: secure treatment, inpatient treatment, residential treatment, adult day care, day treatment, comprehensive mental health treatment, comprehensive substance abuse treatment, or domestic violence treatment as defined in Utah Code Title 62A.
1. A residential facility for persons with a disability requires a conditional use permit and is permitted only in the Business-Commercial and ResidentialAgricultural zones which permit residential development without special conditions, subject to specific requirements of the Land Use (Zoning) Ordinance. The application for a conditional use permit shall include sufficiently detailed site plans, building plans or remodeling plans, and all other information necessary to determine compliance with building, safety and health regulations and standards applicable to similar dwellings. Any alterations must be reviewed and recommended by the Planning Commission before a conditional use permit is approved. Additionally, the facility shall conform to all applicable building, fire, health and safety codes, and requirements for facilities of this type.
2. A residential facility for persons with a disability is subject to the Fountain Green Land Use (Zoning) Ordinance, the standards contained herein, and the exemptions below.
3. A residential facility for persons with a disability shall not have any structural or landscaping alterations that would change the structure’s residential character.
4. A residential facility for persons with a disability shall be limited to 8 persons unrelated to the owner or provider.
5. A residential facility for persons with a disability shall not be located within a radius of one-half mile of another existing congregate living facility inside or outside of Fountain Green City limits.
B. RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY is defined as a facility that is occupied on a 24-hour per day basis in a family-type arrangement under the supervision of a house family or manager, and appropriate licensing Department of the State of Utah and is operated by or under contract with that department. A residential facility for the elderly is not a residential treatment facility and shall not include facilities for the following: secure treatment, inpatient treatment, residential treatment, adult day care, day treatment, comprehensive mental health treatment, comprehensive substance abuse treatment, or domestic violence treatment as defined in Utah Code Title 62A.
1. A residential facility for the elderly requires a conditional use permit and is permitted only in the Business-Commercial and Residential-Agricultural zones which permit residential development without special conditions, subject to specific requirements of the Land Use (Zoning) Ordinance. The application for a conditional use permit shall include sufficiently detailed site plans, building plans or remodeling plans, and all other information necessary to determine compliance with building, safety and health regulations and standards applicable to similar dwellings. Any alterations must be reviewed and recommended by the Planning Commission before a conditional use permit is approved. Additionally, the facility shall conform to all applicable building, fire, health and safety codes and requirements for facilities of this type.
2. A residential facility for the elderly is subject to the Fountain Green Land Use (Zoning) Ordinance, the standards contained herein, and the exemptions below.
3. A residential facility for the elderly shall not have any structural or landscaping alterations that would change the structure’s residential character.
4. A residential facility for the elderly shall be limited to 12 persons unrelated to the owner or provider.
5. A residential facility for the elderly shall not be located within a radius of one-half mile of another existing congregate living facility inside or outside of Fountain Green City limits.
C. YOUTH HOME is defined as a facility that is occupied on a 24-hour per day basis in a family-type (group-living) arrangement under the supervision of a house family or manager, and that conforms to all applicable standards and requirements of and is licensed by the appropriate licensing Department of the State of Utah and is operated by or under contract with that department. A youth home, furthermore, will house at least three, but not more than six persons under the age of 18, unrelated to an owner or provider that offers room, board, or
specialized services to residents. Youth homes may include facilities for the following: resource family home, child placement, or residential support as defined in Utah Code Title 62A. Such facilities are not Residential Treatment Facilities and shall not include facilities of the following: secure treatment, inpatient treatment, residential treatment, day treatment, comprehensive mental health treatment, comprehensive substance abuse treatment, or domestic violence treatment as defined in Utah Code Title 62A.
1. A youth home requires a conditional use permit and is permitted only in the Business-Commercial and Residential-Agricultural zones which permit residential development without special conditions, subject to specific requirements of the Land Use (Zoning) Ordinance. The application for a conditional use permit shall include sufficiently detailed site plans, building plans or remodeling plans, and all other information necessary to determine compliance with building, safety and health regulations and standards applicable to similar dwellings. Any alterations must be reviewed and recommended by the Planning Commission before a conditional use permit is approved. Additionally, the facility shall conform to all applicable building, fire, health and safety codes and requirements for facilities of this type.
2. A youth home is subject to the Fountain Green Land Use (Zoning) Ordinance, the standards contained herein, and the exemptions below.
3. A youth home shall not have any structural or landscaping alterations that would change the structure’s residential character.
4. Youth homes shall be limited to six persons under the age of 18 who are unrelated to the owner or provider of the youth home.
5. A youth home shall not be located within a radius of one-half mile of another existing congregate living facility inside or outside of Fountain Green City limits.