19.05.11 Accessory Buildings and Accessory Structures in Residential Development

Accessory buildings and accessory structures may be placed on residential lots subject to the standards in the applicable zone districts as outlined in Chapter 19.04, and the standards of this section. 1. All accessory buildings and accessory structures shall meet the following standards: a. In all residential zones except for the A, RA-5, and RR zones, the maximum building height for buildings or structures with a footprint of greater than two hundred (200) square feet shall be twenty-five feet (25’) or the height of the primary structure, whichever is more restrictive, or fifteen feet (15’) for buildings of two hundred (200) square feet or less; b. shall be of color and construction compatible with and similar to the primary structure. Buildings over two hundred (200) square feet shall be built of durable materials, except metal on exterior walls, and shall include a wainscot, siding, or other similar architectural feature covering a minimum of thirty percent of all building sides (except door areas), made of similar materials used on the primary structure; and c. shall be regularly maintained in a clean and well-kept manner; and d. shall not drain onto adjacent properties or onto public property; and e. shall not be located in a required clear view triangle as outlined in Section 19.06; f. shall have a minimum twenty foot long driveway if housing a car, truck, RV, or other automobile; and g. accessory structures requiring a building permit shall not be located over a PUE, unless an encroachment is approved by City Public Works. 2. Accessory buildings and accessory structures requiring a building permit according to the International Building Code: a. shall meet the accessory building and accessory structures setbacks identified in the applicable zone district, and b. shall not occupy more than 30 percent of any side or rear yard, subject to the lot coverage limitations of the applicable zone district. 3. Accessory buildings and accessory structures not requiring a building permit according to the International Building Code shall not be required to meet interior side yard and rear yard setbacks, and street-side yard setbacks for corner lots where the rear property line abuts the rear property line of the adjacent lot. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. If placed within a required setback, such buildings: a. are placed at the property owners’ risk per Utah Code Chapter 54-3; and b. shall have a maximum height of ten feet, as measured from the finished grade of the surface directly beneath the building to the highest point of the building roof; and c. shall not have openings facing adjoining properties; and d. shall have minimum one-hour fire rated construction for surfaces facing adjoining properties; and e. shall not be used for the housing of animals or birds; and f. if within the street side-yard setback, shall not have openings facing the street side property line. 19.05.12. Solar Panels. 1. Solar panels installed in residential zones shall meet the following standards: a. Roof mounted panels designed for residential use shall be used. No commercial grade panels may be installed on a roof. b. Ground-mounted panels shall: i. be located only in rear yards and interior side yards, and ii. comply with lot coverage limitations, and iii. not exceed fifteen feet in height as measured from established grade to the highest point of any panel or panel structure, and iv. be located behind an opaque fence or wall a minimum of six feet in height. c. Panels shall be designed to minimize reflection. d. Panels and panel systems that are designed to be tied into the utility grid shall be installed and connected by a licensed photovoltaic contractor, in compliance with the National Electrical Code. 2. Solar panels installed in non-residential zones shall meet the following standards: a. Ground-mounted panels shall: i. meet all building height, setbacks, and lot coverage limitations, and ii. not obstruct required landscaping. b. Panels shall be designed to minimize reflection. c. Panels and panel systems that are designed to be tied into the utility grid shall be installed and connected by a licensed photovoltaic contractor, in compliance with the National Electrical Code. 19.05.13. Edge Uses. 1. Uses identified as Edge Uses shall meet the additional standards below. a. Reverse Frontage. Buildings shall be designed so that the main entrance is facing into the main development and not towards the adjacent arterial or collector street. b. Architecture. Building elevation facing the adjacent arterial or collector street shall be treated with architectural materials required for a front of the building. c. Parking. Parking shall be located behind the building as viewed from the adjacent arterial or collector road. d. Screening. Parking lots and large doors shall be screened from view from the adjacent arterial or collector road, behind a landscaped berm or screen wall with a minimum height of three feet. e. Edge uses shall be placed entirely within the area identified in the definition of Edge Use.