104-9-4 Special Regulations

The uses listed below correspond with certain uses listed in the Land Use Table in Section 104-9-3. Due to the nature of the use, each shall be further regulated as follows: General Operational Standards.  All permitted and conditional uses within the Forest Zones shall: (1) Provide sufficient on-site parking and circulation to prevent obstruction of public roads or unsafe traffic conditions;  (2) Comply with applicable state and local health department requirements for sanitation, wastewater disposal, and food handling where applicable; and  (3) Be operated in a manner that does not create recurring and demonstrable traffic hazards, road obstruction, or public safety risks on adjacent public roads. Where a use results in recurring and documented public safety hazards, the city may require reasonable mitigation measures necessary to address the identified hazard, consistent with applicable law. All agricultural uses shall comply with Chapter 104-2-4. Additional findings required for Conditional Use Permit approval in Forest Zones: The Land Use Authority shall find: Development minimizes and mitigates disturbance of steep slopes Development does not create unreasonable wildfire risk Access is adequate for emergency response Visual impacts are minimized and mitigated from valley viewpoints and protects viewsheds Development protects watershed functions Forest Parcel Access Standards Because development in Forest Zones occurs in mountainous terrain, new lots and development sites must demonstrate reasonable access for construction, emergency response, and long-term use. (1) Buildable Access Required Lots created through subdivision shall demonstrate practical access for construction and emergency services. (2) Driveway Feasibility Where driveways exceed a reasonable length or traverse steep terrain, the City shall require demonstration that: • Construction is feasible • Emergency access is possible • Excessive grading is not required (3) Turnaround Requirements Where driveways exceed a reasonable length, a turnaround adequate for emergency vehicles shall be required. (4) Private Road Disclosure Where lots rely on private roads: • Maintenance responsibility shall be disclosed • Access easements shall be recorded (5) Limitation of City Responsibility Approval of lots in Forest Zones shall not obligate the City to improve, maintain, or provide services to private roads. Forest Site Design and Visual Resource Protection Standards Because development in Forest Zones occurs in highly visible mountain landscapes that contribute to the character of Ogden Valley, structures shall be sited to reduce visibility from the valley floor and disturbed areas will be promptly revegetated with native species to reduce erosion and visual impact (3) Clustering Encouraged Where multiple structures are permitted: • Development should be grouped to minimize the disturbed footprint. (5) Applicability These standards apply primarily to: • Conditional uses • Subdivisions • Commercial uses Single-family homes should comply based on site constraints. Forest Buildable Area Standards Because Forest Zone parcels may contain steep terrain, each newly created lot shall contain a reasonably buildable area suitable for safe construction. (1) Buildable Area Required Lots created through subdivision shall contain a buildable area capable of accommodating: shall contain a buildable area capable of accommodating: • A primary structure • Reasonable access • Septic where applicable • Utility connections where applicable (2) Unsuitable Areas Areas excluded from buildable area calculations include: • Slopes exceeding twenty five (25%) • Cliffs or rock outcrops • Drainageways • Wetlands • Hazard areas • Ridgelines Where applicable. (3) Demonstration of Buildability The City shall require demonstration of buildable area through: • Concept building envelope • Topographic information • Access concept • Other reasonable documentation (4) Purpose The purpose of this section is not to reduce density but to ensure lots created are reasonably usable and safe for development.