4-32 Outdoor Residential Lighting
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official Kanab code is at https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/96.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
Use charts in chapters 16-20 do not copy cleanly. Check the official code for those charts.
Tables (like use tables) may not copy cleanly, so check any table against the official code.
Confirm anything here with Kanab planning before you rely on it.
Down Lighting: To protect the views of the night sky, and to keep light from unreasonably interfering with another’s property enjoyment, all outside lighting shall be “down lighting” so that lighting does not trespass to adjoining properties. All exterior lighting should provide for the illumination of buildings and grounds for safety purposes, but in an aesthetic manner. All exterior lighting shall be shielded, hooded, or directed so that no direct light is allowed to directly trespass onto adjacent properties. *The above restrictions do not apply to street lights or public parking lots, or holiday lighting.
See Chapter 22 for Outdoor Lighting Ordinance for additional requirements.
4-33 Short-Term Leases of Residential Properties. A. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to promote the health, safety, and general
welfare of the residents of Kanab City by establishing zoning regulations for short-term leases of residential property to ensure: 1. Protection of neighborhoods and the community, including compatibility with
existing residences. 2. The peace and quiet of residential neighborhoods, and preservation of property
values. 3. Promotion of tourism, and the generation of revenue for community members. B. Definition: 1. Short-Term Rental Property, also referred to as a Vacation Rental Property, is
property which is used by any person or entity, for temporary transient lodging use where the term of tenancy of the property is for less than thirty (30) consecutive days, for direct or indirect compensation. For this section, compensation means money, rent, or other consideration given in return for occupancy, or use of the property. C. Short-Term Residential Rental Properties (also known as Vacation Rental Properties) in residential zones cannot operate until they have met the following terms: 1. Must obtain a business license in accordance with Section 9 of the Kanab City General Ordinances. 2. Any new structure built for the purpose of human occupancy must meet the underlying setback requirements for the residential home under its relative zone. 3. Any previously built accessory building converted for the purpose of human occupancy must meet the underlying setback requirements for the residential home under its relative zone. 4. Living space cannot be shared by more than one private renter (no separate bookings for any space that has common/shared living areas). 5. There shall be no more than two (2) rentals per property in Single-Family Zones. 6. There must be an additional off-street parking space beyond the number of vehicles already normally parked at the property for every increment of four guests allowed to book. 7. Owners are responsible for posting at the rental a list of rules as provided by the City Office. D. Exception to the requirements of this section: 1. A single-family owner-occupied dwelling that is part of a Home Exchange where the owners are trading rights or money to use each other’s home for a short-term period. The exchange is only for a dwelling that is usually owner-occupied, and the
total number of home rentals or exchanges shall not exceed six home exchanges per year, unless a Conditional Use Permit is approved for more than six rental periods per year. E. A Guesthouse may not be rented out at the same time an IADU is rented.
4-34 Internal Accessory Dwelling Units A. Purpose: To add to the long-term rental stock in Kanab City, in compliance with Utah
Code § 10-9a-530, and related provisions, and to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of Kanab City, internal accessory dwelling units are established as a permitted use in any area zoned primarily for residential use, in accordance with the restrictions and requirements outlined in this section. B. Definition: 1. “Internal accessory dwelling unit” (IADU), as defined in Utah Code § 10-9a-530,
means an accessory dwelling unit created: a. within a primary dwelling unit; b. within the footprint of the primary dwelling at the time the internal accessory
dwelling unit is created; and c. for the purpose of offering a long-term rental of thirty (30) consecutive days or
longer. 2. “Primary dwelling” means a single-family dwelling that
a. is detached; and b. is occupied as the primary residence of the owner of record. C. In any area zoned primarily for residential use, the use of one IADU per lot is a permitted use, subject to the following restrictions and requirements: 1. The IADU must be designed in a manner that does not change the appearance of the primary dwelling as a single-family dwelling; 2. There must be one additional on-site parking space for the IADU above what is already required; 3. The primary dwelling must not be a mobile home as defined in Utah Code § 57-163; 4. The applicant must receive an IADU license from the City; 5. The IADU cannot be created within a dwelling unit that is served by a failing septic tank; and 6. The lot upon which the IADU is located must be at least 6,000 square feet.
4-35 Archery Range
Outdoor archery range(s) shall require a Conditional Use Permit and all applications shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. Planning Commission may recommend to City Council approval of the proposed location of an archery range for a suitable site. All of the following requirements must be met to approve the Conditional Use Permit for the archery range: A. Archery range may be located in any zone where a park is listed as a permitted or
conditional use B. Archery range shall require an impermeable barrier/backstop when adjacent to any
residential or commercial structures down-range (i.e. at the point of impact). C. Establishments must have posted and comply with rules and regulations that at a
minimum meet the following: Individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an adult member Alcohol and any forms of intoxication shall be prohibited Crossbows shall be prohibited Operating hours shall not be before sunrise or after sunset (unless adequate lighting
is provided) D. A site plan, in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Kanab City Land Use Ordinance. E. A method for locking and securing the facility when not in use. F. At the firing line, there shall be a 50-yard distance from any non-common adjacent
property lines.
4-31 Research and Development Activities · 5-1 Zoning Administrator’s determinations