19.04.06 Purpose and Intent of Agricultural and Residential Zones

1. Agricultural (A). The purpose of the Agricultural Land Use Zone is to allow for the continuation of agricultural practices and rural residential neighborhoods where farming is allowed together with the keeping of large animals. To achieve these goals, the minimum lot size is five acres. 2. Residential Agricultural (RA-5). The purpose of the Residential Agricultural (RA-5) Land Use Zone is to allow for the continuation of agricultural practices and the raising of livestock. It covers the portion of the City which historically has been irrigated and utilized for these purposes in Utah County along Lehi-Fairfield Road prior to annexation. a. Although this zone has been established to protect agricultural rights and the raising of livestock, certain non-farm uses, as established herein, and residences on lots five acres or larger to minimize conflict with surrounding properties are allowed in the zone. 3. Rural Residential (RR). The purpose of the Rural Residential Land Use Zone is to allow for the establishment of large lot residential developments that preserve natural view corridors, open spaces, environmentally-sensitive lands and that more fully preserves the rural character of Saratoga Springs. To achieve these goals, the minimum lot size is one acre. 4. R1-40 (Residential Single Family 40,000). The purpose of the R1-40 Land Use Zone is to allow for single family homes with a minimum lot size of 40,000 square feet per unit., This zone allows for the establishment of large lot residential developments that preserve natural view corridors, open spaces, environmentally-sensitive lands, and the rural character of Saratoga Springs. To achieve these goals, the minimum lot size is 40,000 square feet. 5. R1-20 (Residential Single Family 20,000). The purpose of the R1-20 Land Use Zone is to allow single family homes with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet per unit. This zone allows for the establishment of single family neighborhoods on large lots that are characteristics of traditional suburban residential neighborhoods. To achieve these goals, the minimum lot size is 20,000 square feet. 6. R1-10 (Residential Single Family 10,000). The purpose of the R1-10 Land Use Zone is to allow single family homes with a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet. This zone allows for the establishment of single family neighborhoods on medium-sized lots that are characteristic of traditional suburban residential neighborhoods. 7. R1-9 (Residential Single Family, 9,000). The purpose of the R1-9 Land Use Zone is to allow single family homes with a minimum lot size of 9,000 square feet. This zone allows for the establishment of single family neighborhoods on medium-sized lots that are characteristic of traditional suburban residential neighborhoods. 8. R2-8 (Residential Two-Family 8,000). The purpose of the R2-8 Land Use Zone is to allow for Medium Density developments with Residential Two-Family buildings. This zone allows for single family lots, two-family buildings, and footprint development. This zone allows up to 5 units per acre. 9. R3-6 (Residential Three-Family 6,000). The purpose of the R3-6 Land Use Zone is to allow for Medium Density developments with Residential Three-Family buildings. This zone allows for single family lots, two-family buildings, three-family buildings, townhomes, and footprint development. This zone allows up to 6 units per acre. 10. MF-10 (Multi-Family, 10 Units Per Acre). The purpose of the MF-10 Land Use Zone is to allow for the establishment of Medium Density multi-family residential neighborhoods and to allow for footprint development. This zone allows up to 10 units per acre. 11. MF-14 (Multi-Family, 14 Units Per Acre). The purpose of the MF-14 Land Use Zone is to allow for the establishment of High Density multi-family residential neighborhoods and to allow for footprint development. This zone allows up to 14 units per acre. 12. MF-18 (Multi-Family, 18 Units Per Acre). The purpose of the MF-18 Land Use Zone is to allow for the establishment of High Density multi-family residential neighborhoods and to allow for footprint development. This zone allows up to 18 units per acre. 13. MR (Mixed Residential, 8-12 Units Per Acre). The purpose of the Mixed Residential (MR) Zone is to allow for the establishment of residential neighborhoods displaying a mix of housing types and open space types that allows for lifestyle choices and opportunities for as wide a range of demographics and socio-economics as possible. Developments in the MR Zone shall be designed to integrate a blended community of households made possible through the allowable housing mix which generates more complete and authentic neighborhoods.