14-7-010 R-12 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE: Objectives, Restrictions

The objective of the R-12 Single Family Residential Zone is to create a residential environment that is low density and characterized by larger sized lots for single family residences. No use may be permitted in this zone except as is specifically provided in this chapter. 14.7.020. Permitted Uses. A. Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted: 1. One single family dwelling 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 conditions 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 5:12. 3. Temporary office or construction trailers with a condition 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. 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 the requirement to allow a high density polyethylene wall in lieu of a masonry wall. A photometric lighting plan is required showing there will be no significant overflow lighting. In addition thereto, the building may not exceed 30 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. Animal rights provided the lot contains a minimum of 20,000 square feet, all corrals, stalls, pens, paddocks for the enclosure of livestock, and all farms, stables, sheds, or similar buildings used for the housing or confinement of livestock and all water troughs in areas used for the feeding of livestock shall be located no closer than 100 feet from a dwelling located on another lot or parcel. An animal unit is defined to be one horse, or one cow, or two sheep or ten fowl. One animal unit is allowed for each 20,000 square feet of lot area, unless restricted by the conditional use permit. The conditional use permit may impose other conditions deemed necessary to mitigate adverse impacts.