16-4-3 Use tables
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
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.
Chapter 19 is a scanned image on the county's site and is not included.
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Table 16-4-3.1. Agriculture, forestry and keeping of animals. (Ord. 2018-04, 5/15/18; Ord. 2005-30, 11/22/05)
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Residential (R-1-___)
Multiple Residential (R-M-___)
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15 30
a Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to conditional uses
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b Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to permitted uses
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c Household pets (no more than 2)
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Personal agriculture, the tilling of the soil, d the raising of crops, horticulture, and
gardening
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e Rooftop mounted solar arrays
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Table 16-4-3.2. Commercial and industrial uses. (Ord. 2024-10, 10/1/24; Ord. 2023-09, 3/7/23; Ord. 2022-34, 12/6/22; Ord. 2009-27, 10/20/09;
Ord. 2005-30, 11/22/05)
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Use
Residential (R-1-___)
Multiple Residential (R-M-___)
21 12 10
15 30
a Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to conditional uses
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b Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to permitted uses
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c Adult day care facility
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d Childcare, commercial
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e Cannabis production establishment (not allowed within 1,000 feet of a community
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Table 16-4-3.2. Commercial and industrial uses. (Ord. 2024-10, 10/1/24; Ord. 2023-09, 3/7/23; Ord. 2022-34, 12/6/22; Ord. 2009-27, 10/20/09;
Ord. 2005-30, 11/22/05)
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Use
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Multiple Residential (R-M-___)
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location or 600 feet of a primarily residential zone).
Childcare, residential, that complies with the
following conditions:
1. No more than sixteen (16) children with
up to eight (8) children per one (1) adult
working at the day care, shall be
permitted. This includes no more than
two children under the age of two. The
number of children in care includes the
providers’ own children under the age of
four. Further guidelines for supervision
and ratio are found in the State of Utah’s
residential certificate rules: Supervision
and Ratios.
2. There shall be no more than one (1)
adult employed by the day care facility
who resides outside of the home.
3. The day care shall be licensed with the
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State of Utah, and will cease operation
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upon revocation, suspension or failure to
renew license.
4. The inside and outside areas that are
used for the day care shall be made to
conform to the standards of the current
and any future updates of the Uniform
Building Code.
5. All childcare activities shall take place at
the home unless written consent by
parent or guardian. All indoor and
outdoor activities shall be in accordance
with the State of Utah’s Residential
Certificate Rules: Indoor Environment,
Outdoor Environment and Activities.
6. The hours of operation shall be no more
than 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday
through Saturday with outside activities
Table 16-4-3.2. Commercial and industrial uses. (Ord. 2024-10, 10/1/24; Ord. 2023-09, 3/7/23; Ord. 2022-34, 12/6/22; Ord. 2009-27, 10/20/09;
Ord. 2005-30, 11/22/05)
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restricted to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7. The childcare facility shall comply with the requirements of the Tooele County Health Department, the Utah Department of Health and any other local health departments for child day care facilities. 8. Meals and treats shall be provided in accordance with the Tooele County Health Department Regulations and State of Utah’s Residential Certificate Rules: Child Nutrition. 9. The employees of the Department of Engineering, Tooele County Health Department, Tooele County Sheriff’s Department and the Utah Department of Health shall be permitted to inspect the day care facility during its hours of operation.
g Construction equipment and supply trailer, temporary
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h Construction field office, temporary
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Cottage industry that may be permitted to
employ up to 10 employees that reside
i outside of the dwelling providing adequate
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off-street parking can be made available on
the property.
j Home occupations
Home occupations with the following
conditions: 1. No customers coming to the home.
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Deliveries are made to customers only.
Table 16-4-3.2. Commercial and industrial uses. (Ord. 2024-10, 10/1/24; Ord. 2023-09, 3/7/23; Ord. 2022-34, 12/6/22; Ord. 2009-27, 10/20/09;
Ord. 2005-30, 11/22/05)
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Multiple Residential (R-M-___)
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15 30
Home occupations with the following conditions: 1. Allows up to five customers a day, given
sufficient off-street parking is provided. 2. No more than two employees hired that
reside outside of the dwelling, provided C1 C1 C1 C1 C1 C1 C1 off-street parking is provided. 3. Classes or education may be provided in structures or outside on the premise provided they do not cause a nuisance to surrounding neighbors.
Medical cannabis pharmacy (not allowed
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600 feet of a primarily residential zone).
Preschool with the following conditions:
1. All pre-school activities shall take place
inside the residence. The students shall
remain in the home except when an
outdoor activity is related to the child’s
education or arriving to school and
leaving school.
2. No food shall be prepared and served in
the home for consumption by the
students.
3. There shall be no more than one (1)
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adult employed by the preschool who
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resides outside of the home.
4. The inside area that is used as the
preschool be made to conform to those
standards of the current and any future
updates of the building code for such a
use.
5. The preschool shall comply with the
requirements of the Tooele County
Health Department, and any other local
health departments for preschool
facilities.
Table 16-4-3.2. Commercial and industrial uses. (Ord. 2024-10, 10/1/24; Ord. 2023-09, 3/7/23; Ord. 2022-34, 12/6/22; Ord. 2009-27, 10/20/09;
Ord. 2005-30, 11/22/05)
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6. The preschool may operate Monday through Friday, with two (2) separate two and one half (2 1/2) hour sessions. The hours of operation shall be between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
7. No more than sixteen (16) children, with up to eight (8) children per one (1) adult working at the preschool, shall be permitted.
Table 16-4-3.3. Dwellings, living quarters and long or short-term residences. (Ord. 2023-05, 2/21/23, Ord. 2010-16, 8/24/10; Ord. 2005-30, 11/22/05)
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Use
Residential (R-1-___)
Multiple Residential (R-M-___)
21 12 10
15 30
a Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to conditional uses
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b Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to permitted uses
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Accessory dwelling units (internal)
Subject to the following conditions, one
internal accessory dwelling unit (“internal
ADU”) may be located within each primary
dwelling:
1. No more than one ADU may be located
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on any parcel.
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2. The primary dwelling must be occupied
as the primary residence of an owner of
record.
3. The internal ADU must be subordinate to
the primary dwelling.
4. The internal ADU must use the same
house number as the primary dwelling.
Table 16-4-3.3. Dwellings, living quarters and long or short-term residences. (Ord. 2023-05, 2/21/23, Ord. 2010-16, 8/24/10; Ord. 2005-30, 11/22/05)
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5. Each internal ADU must have at least one on-parcel parking space, which must be in addition to the parking space(s) required for the primary dwelling.
6. The internal ADU must not exceed 1,500 square feet of gross floor area.
7. No internal ADU may be rented for a period of less than 30 consecutive days.
8. Internal ADUs must comply with all applicable building, health, and fire codes.
9. The county will record a notice stating that the primary dwelling contains an internal ADU and that the internal ADU may only be used in accordance with the county’s regulations.
d Conservation subdivisions
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i. within the Erda Township
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ii. percent of open space required for 100% 30 25 20 15 15 15 15 density
iii. minimum size of lots in square feet
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iv. for every 15% in contiguous open space, A A A A A A A awarded 10% in density
v. the minimum parcel size in acres to be divided by conservation subdivisions
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e Dwellings or residential facilities for elderly P P P P P P P or disabled persons
f Four-family dwellings (four-plex)
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g Groups of dwellings when approved as a conservation subdivision
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h Multi-family dwellings
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i Single family dwellings
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Table 16-4-3.3. Dwellings, living quarters and long or short-term residences. (Ord. 2023-05, 2/21/23, Ord. 2010-16, 8/24/10; Ord. 2005-30, 11/22/05)
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Use
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Multiple Residential (R-M-___)
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Temporary buildings for uses incidental to
construction work, including living quarters
j for a guard or night watchman, which
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buildings must be removed upon completion
or abandonment of the construction work
k Three-family dwellings (three-plex)
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l Two-family dwellings (duplex)
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Table 16-4-3.4. Public and quasi-public uses. (Ord. 2005-30, 11/22/05)
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Use
Residential (R-1-___)
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a Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to conditional uses
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b Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to permitted uses
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c Cemetery
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d Church
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e Golf course
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Hospital; medical or dental clinic accessory
f to a hospital and located on the same
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premises
Private educational institution having a
g curriculum similar to that ordinarily given in C
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public schools
h Private road
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i Public parks and playgrounds
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Multiple Residential (R-M-___)
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P
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Table 16-4-3.5. Recreational, camping and amusement uses. (Ord. 2005-30, 11/22/05)
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Use
Residential (R-1-___)
Multiple Residential (R-M-___)
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15 30
a Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to conditional uses
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b Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to permitted uses
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Private recreational ground and facilities not
c open to the general public and there is no
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charge for admission
Table 16-4-3.6. Utilities and utility services. (Ord. 2010-01, 2/2/10; Ord. 2009-16, 4/21/09; Ord. 2005-30, 11/22/05)
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Use
Residential (R-1-___)
Multiple Residential (R-M-___)
21 12 10
15 30
a Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to conditional uses
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b Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to permitted uses
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c Essential service facilities
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Public, quasi-public, and public service utility
d lines, pipelines, power lines, etc., which
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extend more than 500 feet; that are used to
transport their material, service or supply
e Substations
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f Transmission lines of 50 kV or greater capacity
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Permanent/temporary generators shall be a permitted use in the above districts subject to the following restrictions:
(i) the generator shall meet all front, side, and rear setbacks for the residing zoning district. (ii) the generator’s exhaust shall, as much as practically feasible, be vented upwards or directed away from neighboring properties. (iii) the generator shall be used only during periods of emergency situations or for periodic testing and necessary maintenance operation.
(iv) the generator shall be operated for routine testing and maintenance purposes not more than one time in any seven-day (7) period and no test shall exceed a total of thirty (30) minutes.
Table 16-4-3.7. Development types. (Ord. 2011-04, 2/1/11)
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a Planned Unit Developments in accordance C C C C C C C with Chapter 9 of this Ordinance