11-4-5 Standards And Criteria For Permitted Use
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 It may be out of date.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 Newton code is at https://cms8.revize.com/revize/newtonut/TITLE%2011%20LAND%20USE.pdf.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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All applications
for a permitted use are required to comply with the requirements of this title, the town
building codes, and the town business license code as adopted and as applicable. A
permitted use application shall be reviewed in accordance with the following process:
A. The land use authority shall review the permitted use request and determine if
the request meets the following requirements:
1. The use is identified as a permitted use within the zoning district as identified
in Chapter 11-6 "Schedule of Zoning Uses", of this title.
2. The use complies with the requirements for the zoning district with respect to
minimum area, setback requirements, height, buffer and landscape standards,
maximum coverage, parking, and all other requirements applicable to the district.
3. The use does not have an adverse effect on any sensitive areas, as defined by
this title.
4. The use complies with all road dedication requirements of the town and
provides necessary infrastructure as required and recommended by the town
and/or Utah department of transportation.
5. The use meets all requirements of the Bear River Health Department and
other State departments as required and applicable.
B. Upon finding that the proposed use, building or structure complies with the
standards and requirements of this title, the land use authority shall issue a
zoning clearance. With the receipt of a zoning clearance, the proposed building
or structure shall be reviewed for compliance with the town building codes, as
adopted. If the request for a permitted use complies with the requirements of this
title, the county building codes, as adopted, and the requirements of the Bear
River Health Department and other State departments, as applicable, the
permitted use shall be authorized.