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Ogden City, UT Code of Ordinances
CITY CODE of OGDEN CITY, UTAH
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TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
TITLE 3 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND AGENCIES
TITLE 4 REVENUE, FINANCE AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 5 BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE 6 PARKS, RECREATION AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
TITLE 7 PUBLIC WAYS AND FACILITIES
TITLE 8 AIRPORT
TITLE 9 WATER AND SEWER
TITLE 10 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE 11 POLICE REGULATIONS
TITLE 12 HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 13 ANIMALS
TITLE 14 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
TITLE 15 ZONING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 3 ZONES AND DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 4 DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW PROCESS
CHAPTER 5 APPEALS, VARIANCES AND SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
CHAPTER 6 NONCONFORMING REGULATIONS1
CHAPTER 7 CONDITIONAL USES1
CHAPTER 8 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PRUD)
CHAPTER 9 CLUSTER SUBDIVISIONS; SPECIAL REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 10 GROUP DWELLINGS1
CHAPTER 11 RESIDENTIAL INFILL DEVELOPMENTS
CHAPTER 12 PARKING AND LOADING SPACE, TRAFFIC AND ACCESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 13 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ZONES
15-13-1: APPLICABILITY:
15-13-2: ADDITIONAL USE REGULATIONS:
15-13-3: ADDITIONAL LOT AND FRONTAGE REGULATIONS; EXCEPTIONS:
15-13-4: ADDITIONAL YARD REGULATIONS:
15-13-5: ADDITIONAL HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
15-13-6: BUILDING REGULATIONS:
15-13-7: FENCE REGULATIONS:
15-13-8: LIGHTING:
15-13-9: PRIVATE PARK, PLAYGROUND OR RECREATION AREA:
15-13-10: PUBLIC UTILITY SUBSTATION:
15-13-11: SWIMMING POOL; FAMILY:
15-13-12: DAYCARE CENTER AND LICENSED CHILD CARE REGULATIONS:
15-13-13: SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES:
15-13-14: ZERO SIDE YARD PROVISIONS:
15-13-15: RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY:
15-13-16: LANDSCAPING REQUIRED:
15-13-17: CONCESSIONS OR AMUSEMENT BUSINESSES; PUBLIC PARKS:
15-13-18: TELEVISION SATELLITE ANTENNAS (OR DISH ANTENNAS):
15-13-19: RACING PIGEONS; STANDARDS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES:
15-13-20: LIMIT ON ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS:
15-13-21: RECYCLING DROPOFF STATIONS, REVERSE VENDING MACHINES:
15-13-22: CONVERSION OF HOTEL OR MOTEL TO A MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING:
15-13-23: FINANCIAL GUARANTEE REQUIREMENTS:
15-13-24: MOBILE HOMES, RECREATIONAL COACHES AND MANUFACTURED HOMES WITHOUT PERMANENT FOUNDATION; LOCATION RESTRICTIONS:
15-13-25: RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS:
15-13-26: DESIGN AND SEPARATION OF PROTECTIVE HOUSING, REHABILITATION/TREATMENT FACILITIES, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES:
15-13-27: DESIGN STANDARDS FOR MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS:
15-13-28: LEGAL CONFORMING TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS OR DUPLEXES:
15-13-29: SPECIAL PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY FACILITIES AFTER A DISASTER:
15-13-30: LEGAL CONFORMING BACHELOR OR BACHELORETTE DWELLING:
15-13-31: TRANSITION PROVISION FOR APPLICATION OF DEFINITION OF FAMILY1:
15-13-32: LENGTH OF STAY IN A MOTEL OR HOTEL IF NO PERMANENT RESIDENCE:
15-13-33: STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES:
15-13-34: SHORT TERM LOAN BUSINESSES:
15-13-35: REGULATIONS GOVERNING RETAIL TOBACCO SPECIALTY BUSINESS:
15-13-36: REGULATIONS GOVERNING FRONT ENTRY PORCHES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES:
15-13-37: MOBILE FOOD TRUCKS AND MOBILE FOOD TRAILERS:
15-13-38: SHORT-TERM RENTALS:
15-13-39: STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS:
15-13-40: RESERVED:
15-13-41: REGULATIONS FOR KEEPING OF RESIDENTIAL CHICKENS:
15-13-42: COTTAGE LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
15-13-43: LIVE-WORK STANDARDS:
CHAPTER 14 OPEN SPACE ZONE O-1
CHAPTER 15 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES R-1-5, R-1-6, R-1-8, R-1-10
CHAPTER 16 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE R-2
CHAPTER 17 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE R-3
CHAPTER 18 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE R-4
CHAPTER 19 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE R-5
CHAPTER 20 RESIDENTIAL MANUFACTURED HOME PARK ZONE Rmh-1
CHAPTER 21 MANUFACTURING ZONES - DISTRICT CHARACTERISTICS, USE REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 22 MANUFACTURING ZONES - SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
CHAPTER 23 MANUFACTURING ZONES - SPECIAL REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 24 AIRPORT ZONE DISTRICTS AND USES
CHAPTER 25 12TH STREET CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE 12TH CO
CHAPTER 26 FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY ZONE FP
CHAPTER 27 SENSITIVE AREA OVERLAY ZONE SA
CHAPTER 28 WATER-WISE LANDSCAPING
CHAPTER 29 CONDITIONAL OVERLAY ZONE CO
CHAPTER 30 PLANNED COMMERCIAL RECREATION ZONE PCR
CHAPTER 31 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE R-2A
CHAPTER 32 DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE-FAMILY ZONES R-MFV AND R-MFH
CHAPTER 33 PROFESSIONAL/INSTITUTIONAL ZONE PI
CHAPTER 34 DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL ZONES C-MU, C-ENT, H25 And C-9
CHAPTER 35 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE - EAST CENTRAL R-2EC
CHAPTER 36 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE - EAST CENTRAL R-3EC
CHAPTER 37 THE NINE RAILS CREATIVE DISTRICT RESIDENTIAL ZONE
CHAPTER 38 COMMERCIAL ZONES C-1/CP-1, C-2/CP-2, C-3/CP-3
CHAPTER 39 MIXED USE ZONE MU
CHAPTER 40 COMMERCIAL RECREATION ZONE CRC-1
CHAPTER 41 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONES NC-1, NC-2
CHAPTER 42 TRANSIT OVERLAY ZONE
CHAPTER 43 TWO-FAMILY AND SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL ZONE R-2S
TITLE 16 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
TITLE 17 LANDMARKS
TITLE 18 OUTDOOR SIGNS
Ogden City, UT Employee Manual
Ogden City, UT Administrative Manual
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15-13-8: LIGHTING:
   A.   Exterior Lighting: No spotlight or floodlight shall be installed in any way which will permit the direct rays of such light to penetrate into any residential zone or onto any property used for residential purpose.
   B.   Lights Not To Constitute Traffic Hazard: No light, sign or other advertising structure as regulated by this title shall be erected at the intersection of any street in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location where, by reason of the position, shape or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device which makes use of the words "STOP", "LOOK", "DRIVE-IN", "DANGER" or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
(Ord. 72-13, 7-6-1972; amd. Ord. 90-52, 10-25-1990)
15-13-9: PRIVATE PARK, PLAYGROUND OR RECREATION AREA:
In all residential zones a private park, playground or recreation area with or without a swimming pool shall meet the following requirements:
   A.   Ownership: The lands and facilities used for such purpose shall be owned or leased and operated by a nonprofit corporation for the exclusive benefit of the members, their immediate families and nonpaying guests.
   B.   Facilities: Adequate restrooms and sanitary facilities shall be provided and kept available for use by members, their families and guests, and shall be maintained in proper working order and in a clean and sanitary condition and in full compliance with the reasonable standards, rules and regulations established by the county health department.
   C.   Parking: Twenty five (25) off street parking spaces, or one off street parking space for each four (4) memberships in the operating corporation, whichever is greater, shall be provided on the lot devoted to the principal use.
   D.   Time Limitations: Operation or use of the recreational or other facilities provided is forbidden between the hours of eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. to six o'clock (6:00) A.M. next following.
   E.   Setback Requirements: All facilities, equipment and buildings shall be set back not less than twenty feet (20') from any property line and shall be located not less than fifty feet (50') from any main building on an adjoining lot and from any area upon which any such main building may be constructed upon said adjoining lot if no such main building is in existence.
   F.   Minimum Lot Size: The minimum size of the lot or suite used for such recreational or other purposes shall be one acre.
   G.   Lighting: Any lights used to illuminate the premises shall be installed in such a manner that the source of light shall be suitably screened to avoid annoying illumination of lands outside said premises.
(Ord. 72-13, 7-6-1972; amd. Ord. 90-52, 10-25-1990)
15-13-10: PUBLIC UTILITY SUBSTATION:
In all residential zones, public utility substations shall meet the following requirements:
   A.   Lot Area: Each public utility substation in a residential zone shall be located on a lot not less than two thousand (2,000) square feet in area.
   B.   Yards: Each public utility substation in a residential zone shall be provided with a yard on each of the four (4) sides of the building not less than five feet (5') in width, except that for such stations located on lots fronting on a street abutted by one or more residential lots, the front yard, side yards and rear yard shall equal those required for a single-family residence in the same zone.
   C.   Street Access: Each public utility substation in a residential zone shall be located on a lot which has adequate access from a street, alley or easement.
   D.   Location To Be Approved: The location of public utility substation in a residential zone shall be subject to approval by the planning commission.
(Ord. 72-13, 7-6-1972; amd. Ord. 90-52, 10-25-1990)
15-13-11: SWIMMING POOL; FAMILY:
A family swimming pool shall be permitted in the side and rear yard of a dwelling as an accessory use, provided the following requirements are met:
   A.   Location: The location of such family swimming pool or accessory machinery shall not be less than ten feet (10') from any interior property line. On corner lots, the distance from said pool to the property line facing on a street shall not be less than the required side yard for an accessory building in that zone.
   B.   Fence: An outside family swimming pool shall be completely enclosed by a substantial fence of not less than six feet (6') in height and any lights used to illuminate said pool or its accessories shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining premises. A "substantial fence" shall mean any fence that would not allow passage by any person.
(Ord. 72-13, 7-6-1972; amd. Ord. 88-37, 9-8-1988; Ord. 90-52, 10-25-1990)
15-13-12: DAYCARE CENTER AND LICENSED CHILD CARE REGULATIONS:
   A.   Daycare Center Regulations: A daycare center shall comply with the following:
      1.   Licensing: The regulations and licensing of daycare centers shall be in accordance with Utah Code Annotated title 62A, chapter 2, as amended, or any successor provision.
      2.   Fence: All outdoor play areas shall be within fenced area and shall be limited to use between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. to eight o'clock (8:00) P.M. Fence height shall be in accordance with section 15-13-7 of this chapter.
      3.   Off Street Parking: Sufficient off street parking shall be provided to satisfy the requirement of section 15-12-3 of this title.
   B.   Licensed Family Child Care Regulations: A provider of licensed family child care shall comply with the following:
      1.   Hours Of Operation: Hours of operation shall be limited to between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to eight o'clock (8:00) P.M.
      2.   Outdoor Areas: All outdoor play areas shall be within a fenced area. Fence height shall be in accordance with section 15-13-7 of this chapter.
      3.   Pick-Up And Drop-Off: Pick-up and drop-off times shall be staggered so that no more than eight (8) children are being dropped-off/picked-up at a time. Pick-up and drop-off procedures shall not interfere with the flow of traffic on any through streets.
      4.   The provider must be at least eighteen (18) years old and be the owner and occupant of the dwelling being used to provide child care. Two (2) qualified caregivers are required if there are more than eight (8) children in care and if there are more than two (2) children younger than two (2) years old in care. A provider may not provide care for more than four (4) children younger than two (2) years old.
      5.   The provider shall be licensed by the State of Utah and comply with all interior and exterior size requirements and other applicable rules or regulations.
(Ord. 73-22, 7-12-1973; amd. Ord. 90-52, 10-25-1990; Ord. 2020-60, 12-1-2020)
15-13-13: SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES:
   A.   Purpose: It is the purpose and object of this section that the city establish reasonable and uniform regulations to prevent the concentration of sexually oriented businesses or their location in areas deleterious to the community of Ogden, to protect adjoining uses, to provide visibility of parking areas in order to promote management supervision and oversight by law enforcement agencies, and to regulate the signage of such businesses and to control the adverse effects of such signage and prevent inappropriate exposure to the community. This section is to be construed as a regulation of time, place and manner of the operation of these businesses, consistent with the limitations provided by provisions of the United States and Utah constitutions. Except where the context or specific provisions require, this section does not supersede or nullify any other related zoning ordinances. This section, together with the other provisions of this title referencing or duplicating the regulations imposed herein, shall be known and referred to as the SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS ZONING ORDINANCES.
   B.   Definitions: For the purpose of this section, the following terms shall have meanings defined in this subsection:
   EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION: A public elementary or secondary school, seminary, parochial school or private education institution having a curriculum similar to that ordinarily given in grades one through twelve (12) in a public school system. The term educational institution for the purpose of this section does not include post-high school educational facilities.
   HISTORIC BUILDING: A structure which is listed on the Ogden City register of historic resources or the National Register of Historic Places.
   HISTORIC DISTRICT: An area containing a significant number of historic buildings which has been designated and listed as a historic district on the Ogden City register of historic resources or the National Register of Historic Places.
   PUBLIC PARK: A park, playground, swimming pool, nature reserve, fairground, golf course or athletic field within the city which is owned, operated or maintained by the city or the county.
   RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION: A building which is used primarily for religious worship and related religious activities.
   SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES: An inclusive term used to describe collectively those businesses for which a sexually oriented business license is required, pursuant to the sexually oriented business license chapter, set out in title 5, chapter 15 of this code, which types of businesses include for purposes of this section: outcall services, adult entertainment dancing agencies, adult businesses (an inclusive term including adult motion picture theaters, adult bookstores and adult video stores), and adult live entertainment businesses. This collective term does not describe a specific land use and shall not be considered a single use category for purposes of this title.
   C.   Businesses Permitted Where; Separation Requirements:
      1.   Outcall services and adult entertainment dancing agencies as such terms are defined in title 5, chapter 15 of this code, shall be permitted uses in areas zoned C-2, C-3, C-MU, and C-9.
      2.   Unless otherwise specifically allowed in the use regulations applicable to a specific zoning category, adult businesses and adult live entertainment businesses as such terms are defined in title 5, chapter 15 of this code, shall only be permitted in areas zoned C-3 under chapter 38 of this title, M-1 and M-2 under chapter 21 of this title, subject to the following additional restrictions:
         a.   No adult business or adult live entertainment business shall be located:
            (1)   Within a six hundred sixty foot (660') radius of any religious institution, educational institution, public park, public library, the Ogden entertainment subdivision, the Newgate Mall, the Ogden River Parkway trail or the Weber River Parkway trail;
            (2)   Within a one thousand foot (1,000') radius of any residential zoning district;
            (3)   Within six hundred sixty feet (660') of any historic building or district;
            (4)   Within a one thousand foot (1,000') radius of any other adult business or adult live entertainment business.
      3.   Distance requirements between structures and uses specified in this subsection shall be measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or zoning districts, from the closest property boundary of the educational institution, park, religious institution, library, mall, subdivision, river parkway trail, zoning district, historic building, historic district, or other sexually oriented business.
      4.   An adult business or adult live entertainment business lawfully operating as a conforming use is not rendered a nonconforming use by the location, subsequent to the grant or renewal of a sexually oriented business license, within six hundred sixty feet (660') of the adult business or adult live entertainment business, of a religious institution, educational institution, public park or public library, a religious institution, educational institution, public park or public library, a designated historic building or historic district, or the creation of a residential zoning district within one thousand feet (1,000'). This provision applies only to the renewal of a valid license and it does not apply when an application for license is submitted after a license has expired or has been revoked.
   D.   Additional Site Development Standards: Notwithstanding anything contrary contained in this title regarding minimum site development standards under chapter 4 of this title or minimum parking standards under chapter 12 of this title, the more restrictive site development or parking standard shall apply. The following additional site development or parking standards shall apply:
      1.   All parking spaces or parking lots for adult businesses or adult live entertainment businesses shall be:
         a.   Located on the same lot with the main building; and
         b.   At a location on the site visible from a public street.
      2.   Building entrances for customers or patrons shall face or be visible from a public street.
   E.   Restrictions On Signage Or Attention Drawing Devices: Notwithstanding anything contrary contained in title 18 of this code, the more restrictive standards for signs imposed herein shall prevail. Signs for sexually oriented businesses and other devices designed to draw attention to the business shall be limited as follows:
      1.   No more than one sign shall be allowed on any sexually oriented business premises.
      2.   No sign on the sexually oriented business premises shall be allowed to exceed eighteen (18) square feet.
      3.   No animation shall be permitted on or around any sexually oriented business sign, or on the exterior walls or roof of the premises.
      4.   No descriptive art or designs depicting any activity related to, or inferring, the nature of the business shall be allowed on any sexually oriented business sign, which shall contain alphanumeric copy only.
      5.   Only flat wall signs shall be permitted for any sexually oriented business.
      6.   No painted signs or painted wall advertising shall be allowed, including any signage or advertising painted on the inside of any window or other translucent material which is visible from the outside of the building.
      7.   The building and the premises of the sexually oriented business shall be kept free of any temporary signs or banners, as such terms are defined in title 18 of this code.
      8.   The premises of the sexually oriented business shall be kept free of vehicles or trailers displaying signage that identifies the name of the business, displays descriptive art or designs depicting any activity related to, or inferring, the nature of the sexually oriented business, or otherwise draws attention to the business or the business location; provided that signage on the driver door or front passenger door of a business vehicle shall not be prohibited.
      9.   No searchlights or other outdoor activities or promotional events that draw attention to the business or the business location shall be allowed on the premises.
      10.   Outdoor lighting shall be designed to direct all light toward the ground and all light poles shall be restricted to a height of twenty feet (20'). This provision is not intended to restrict the seasonal use of nonflashing, miniature lighting on trees or shrubs.
      11.   No outdoor music or use of a "sound amplification device", as defined in title 12, chapter 14 of this code, shall be used to draw attention to the business or business location.
   F.   Drinking Establishment: If a proposed drinking establishment is already licensed as an adult live entertainment business, or if approvals are being sought for both uses concurrently, it shall be presumed that any location in a zone allowing a drinking establishment and meeting the distance requirements for an adult live entertainment business, is an appropriate location for a drinking establishment and shall be considered a permitted use, notwithstanding any other provisions of this title classifying such use as a conditional use. Any drinking establishment so allowed as a permitted use shall also be subject to the following:
      1.   No more than two (2) drinking establishments per linear block.
      2.   The location is in a zone allowing a drinking establishment as a conditional use.
      3.   The parking location meets the requirements of parking for a sexually oriented business.
(Ord. 2009-61, 10-27-2009; amd. Ord. 2020-24, 6-23-2020; Ord. 2023-16, 4-11-2023)
15-13-14: ZERO SIDE YARD PROVISIONS:
At the time of subdivision approval by the planning commission and mayor, one zero side yard may be permitted per lot in the subdivision under the following conditions:
   A.   When the remaining one side yard is equal to the combined total of the required two (2) side yards of the zone in which is located; and
   B.   No window or other similar opening shall be installed in the building or any accessory building along the side having a zero side yard; and
   C.   No zero side yard will be permitted on the lot side bordering on a nonresidential zone, or on the lot side bordering on a residential lot not utilizing zero side yard provisions; and
   D.   The use of the zero side yard provisions is contingent upon development of or commitment to development of a zero side yard on adjacent lots; and
   E.   The approved location of each dwelling and accessory buildings utilizing the zero side yard concept must be designated on each lot on the approved final subdivision linen; and
   F.   All building permits will be issued in strict accordance with the building site restrictions as shown on the approved subdivision linen. Any changes in the location of buildings from the locations shown on the approved linen must be approved by the planning commission and mayor and an amended final linen recorded with the county recorder showing the approved changes; and
   G.   In the case of existing subdivisions, the zero side yard concept may be utilized upon compliance with the above provisions and upon issuance of a conditional use permit approved by the planning commission.
(Ord. 78-56, 12-7-1978; amd. Ord. 90-52, 10-25-1990; Ord. 91-51, 12-19-1991)
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