10-13-26 Home-Based Microschools And Micro-Education Entities
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Home-based microschools and micro-education entities as defined in Utah Code Annotated 53G-6-201, are permitted uses in all zones, subject to the requirements of Utah Code Annotated 10-9a-305 and 53G-6-211 and the following regulations.
A home-based microschool or micro-education entity application will be reviewed by the planning commission for compliance with state and city codes. When the planning commission determines state and city regulations have been met, they will recommend the city zoning administrator approve the application.
A. Business License: A business license must be obtained from the city as described in Title 3 of this code. A fire safety inspection is required with the initial business license approval and annually, prior to the business license renewal.
B. Applicable Zoning and Land Use Regulations
1. A home-based microschool shall comply with the area, setback, and height regulations for each zoning district as listed in Section 10-12-2 Area Regulations.
2. A micro-education entity, as per Utah Code Annotated 10-9a-305(7), may operate in a facility that meets Group E Occupancy or a Class B Occupancy as defined by the International Building Code, and shall comply with the area, setback, and height regulations for each zoning district as listed in Section 10-12-2 Area Regulations.
3. These lists are not all-inclusive. Additional rules and regulations may apply. See Utah Code Annotated 10-9a-305.
C. Parking
1. Off-street parking requirements for all zoning districts are described in Chapter 10-14.
2. In addition to the dwelling unit parking requirements listed in Section 10-14-1, a home-based microschool shall provide sufficient parking and needed facilities for employees and customers completely and entirely on the homeowner's land containing the primary dwelling or an adjacent parcel owned by the homeowner.
3. The applicant(s) for a home-based microschool or a micro-education entity shall provide a parking plan.
D. Traffic Plan: The applicant(s) for a home-based microschool or a micro-education entity shall provide a traffic plan depicting the desired routes for all modes of transportation.
E. Hours of Operation: The hours of operation shall be between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM. The applicant(s) for a home-based microschool or a micro-education entity shall include the normal hours of operation on the application for a business license.
F. Regulations on the Location of a Home-based Microschool or a Micro-education Entity that are Necessary to Avoid Risks to Health or Safety:
1. Chapter 10-11 Sensitive Areas defines nondevelopable sensitive areas and potentially developable sensitive areas. This chapter also lists the regulations and requirements for development in sensitive areas.
2. A designated zone within the city allows for an adult-oriented business or a business which sells alcohol. A micro-education entity is prohibited from a location which would otherwise defeat the purpose for the zone unless the micro-education entity provides a waiver.
(7-2024, 11-19-24)
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