14-5-020 R-8 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE: Permitted Uses
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A. Permitted Uses.
The following uses are permitted: 1. One single family residence per lot.
2. Accessory buildings in compliance with §14-1-060.
3. Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with §14-1-065.
B. Uses Subject to Conditions. The following uses are permitted subject to conditions:
1. Home occupations with the conditions set forth in Chapter 4.
2. Manufactured homes with the condition that they meet the requirements of federal law, are placed on a permanent foundation, file an affidavit with the Utah State Tax Commission to be taxed as real property, have a minimum length of 40 feet and minimum width of 20 feet, and have a minimum roof pitch of 4:12.
3. Temporary office or construction trailers with the conditions that a final plat is first recorded, it be removed when the last lot in the subdivision is sold and has a site plan approved which addresses parking, fencing, lighting and signage.
4. Twin homes which meet the conditions of 60 feet of frontage for each unit, and have a minimum lot size of 6000 square feet for each unit, have an enclosed garage for each unit, with at least two off street parking spaces for each unit, must be a minimum of 150 feet from another twin home, as measured from lot line to lot line (which requirement may be waived by the Council upon showing of special circumstances), and the front yards are fully landscaped within 12 months of completion, and the entire lot is landscaped within 24 months of completion, with a bond is given to ensure performance.
5. Churches, provided they are fully landscaped prior to occupancy, off street parking is provided at the rate of one stall per every 90 inches of pew space, or one stall per every five persons of maximum capacity as determined by the fire code, whichever is greater, and a six foot high masonry wall is provided between it and any adjoining properties which are zoned or general planned to be residential. The Council may modify this requirement to allow a high density
polyethylene wall in lieu of masonry wall. A photometric lighting plan is required showing there will be no significant overflow lighting. In addition thereto, the building may not exceed thirty feet in height at the square of the building, with a steeple not to exceed 60 feet in height. A single sign is permitted provided it is a monument sign no more than six feet in height from its base, which base may set on a berm which is no more than two feet in height from the base elevation of the adjoining street.
C. Uses Subject to a Conditional Use Permit. The following uses are permitted upon obtaining a conditional use permit:
1. Residential Facilities which meet the conditions set forth in Chapter 21. The conditional use permit may impose other conditions as deemed appropriate to mitigate adverse impact.
2. Residential facilities for the elderly which meet the conditions set forth in Chapter 22. The conditional use permit may impose other conditions as deemed appropriate to mitigate adverse impacts.
3. Bed & Breakfast Inns which have no illuminated signage, meet the standards for the zone, is full landscaped prior to opening, provides adequate for all employees and guests, and provides screening from the adjoining residences. The conditional use permit may impose other conditions as deemed appropriate to mitigate adverse impacts.
14-5-010 R-8 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE: Objectives, Restrictions · 14-5-030 R-8 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE: Standards