16-2-2 R-M-7 development restrictions
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The official Tooele County code is at https://www.tooeleco.gov/departments/development/land_use_ordinance.php.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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The development restrictions in R-M-7 zoning districts are as follows: (1) Minimum lot size: (a) 7,000 sq. ft. for the first dwelling unit; (b) 6,000 sq. ft. for each additional dwelling unit; and (c) maximum density is seven dwelling units per acre. (2) Minimum width – 70 feet. (3) Minimum frontage on a public street or an approved private street – 45 feet. (4) Minimum yard setback requirements: (a) front yard – 20 feet. (b) rear yard: (i) main building – 20 feet; and (ii) accessory buildings – 3 feet, provided they do not encroach on any easement. (c) side yard: (i) main building – 8 feet; and (ii) accessory buildings – 3 feet, provided they do not encroach on any easement. (5) On corner lots, two front yards and two side yards are required. (6) Maximum building height – 35 feet. (7) Maximum building coverage – 45 percent. (8) Required improvements: (a) street grading; (b) street base; (c) curb and gutter;
(d) sidewalk; (e) on-site surface drainage facilities; (f) culinary water facilities; (g) wastewater disposal; and (h) street monuments. (Ord. 2016-04, 3/15/16; Ord. 2005-30, 11/22/05; Ord. 2005-06, 3/8/05)
16-2-1 Purposes of Multiple Residential Districts R-M-7 · 16-2-3 Purposes of Multiple Residential District R-M-15