Any detached single-family or two-family dwelling located on an individual lot outside of an R-M zone must meet the off street parking requirements in chapter 18 of this title and the following standards in addition to any others required by law: (Ord. 2000-23, 7-18-2000)
A. Building Code Requirements: The dwelling must meet the requirements of the international building code or, if it is a manufactured home, it must meet the requirements of the HUD code, and must not have been altered in violation of such codes. A used dwelling must be inspected by the chief building official or his designee prior to placement on a lot to ensure it has not been altered in violation of such codes. Any violations must be corrected as directed by the chief building official. (Ord. 2000-23, 7-18-2000; amd. 2003 Code)
B. Taxation: The dwelling must be taxed as real property. If the dwelling is a manufactured home, an affidavit must be filed with the state tax commission pursuant to Utah Code Annotated section 59-2-602.
C. Utility Connections: The dwelling must be approved for and permanently connected to all required utilities.
D. Foundation: Each dwelling shall have a code approvable site built concrete, masonry, steel or treated wood foundation.
E. Roof: Dwellings shall have a roof surface of wood shakes, asphalt, composition, wood shingles, concrete, fiberglass or slate tiles, or built up gravel materials. Unfinished galvanized steel or unfinished aluminum roofing shall not be permitted. There shall be a roof overhang at the eaves and gable ends of not less than six inches (6"), excluding rain gutters, measured from the vertical sides of the dwelling. The roof overhang requirement shall not apply to areas above porches, alcoves and other appendages which together do not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the length of the dwelling.
F. Siding: Dwellings shall have exterior siding material consisting of wood, hardwood, brick, concrete, stucco, glass, metal or vinyl lap, tile, or stone.
G. Width: The width of the dwelling shall be at least twenty feet (20') at the narrowest point of its first story for a length of at least twenty feet (20'), exclusive of any garage area. The width shall be considered the lesser of the two (2) primary dimensions. Manufactured homes shall be multiple transportable sections. (Ord. 2000-23, 7-18-2000)
H. Garage Or Carport: Single dwellings in the R-1-8 and larger zones shall be provided with a garage or carport having a minimum interior width of twenty feet (20') and constructed concurrently with the dwelling. Single dwellings in all zones permitting lots less than eight thousand (8,000) square feet shall be provided with a garage or carport having a minimum interior width of twelve feet (12'). Garages may not be converted into livable space unless a new attached or detached garage is built prior to occupancy of the converted garage space. (Ord. 2017-3, 1-17-2017)
I. Minimum Floor Area: All single-family detached and two-family dwellings have a minimum aboveground main floor area and total finished square footage (exclusive of garage) as follows:
Zone | 1 Level Above Ground | Multi-Levels Above Ground | |
Zone | 1 Level Above Ground | Multi-Levels Above Ground | |
Total Minimum Sq. Ft. | Main Floor Minimum Sq. Ft. | Total Minimum Sq. Ft. | |
Grove-MH | 900 | 700 | 1,600 |
RM-7 | 900 | 700 | 1,600 |
R-1-7 | 900 | 700 | 1,600 |
R-1-8 | 1,000 | 700 | 1,600 |
R-1-9 | 1,000 | 800 | 1,800 |
R-1-10 | 1,200 | 800 | 1,800 |
R-1-12 | 1,200 | 800 | 1,800 |
R-1-15 | 1,200 | 800 | 1,800 |
R-1-20 | 1,200 | 800 | 1,800 |
R-R | 1,200 | 800 | 1,800 |
A-1 | 1,200 | 800 | 1,800 |
(Ord. 2013-4, 3-19-2013)
J. Porches Or Decks: Wood or metal porches, decks or verandas are only permitted on the front of the house when covered with a roof.
K. Design Review: In order to preserve property, valuation and neighborhood visual quality and harmony in any area (regardless of zone), any and all new individual residential construction in that area must comply with section 10-15-28 of this chapter. (Ord. 2000-23, 7-18-2000)
L. Deviations: The Community Development Director may approve deviations from one or more of the developmental or architectural standards contained in subsections E through J of this section, on the basis of a finding that the architectural style proposed provides compensating features and that the proposed dwelling will be compatible and harmonious with existing structures in the vicinity. The determination of the Community Development Director may be appealed to the Hearings Officer pursuant to the provisions of section 10-2-4 of this title. (Ord. 2017-29, 5-16-2017)