A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the RP Research Park District is to provide a campuslike environment for high technology research and development uses and related activities and to create employment centers that may benefit from being located near the University of Utah. This district is appropriate in areas of the City where the applicable master plans support this type of land use. The standards promote development that is intended to create an environment that is compatible with nearby areas.
B. Uses: Uses in the RP Research Park District as specified in section 21A.33.070, "Table Of Permitted And Conditional Uses For Special Purpose Districts", of this title are permitted subject to the general provisions set forth in section 21A.32.010 of this chapter and this section.
C. Minimum Lot Area And Lot Width:
1. Minimum lot area: Forty thousand (40,000) square feet.
2. Minimum lot width: One hundred fifty feet (150').
D. Maximum Building Height: Building height shall be limited to forty five feet (45'). Building heights in excess of forty five feet (45') but less than seventy five feet (75') may be approved through the design review process; provided, that the additional height is supported by the master plan and compatible with the adjacent neighborhood.
E. Minimum Open Space Area: The minimum open space area for any use shall not be less than thirty percent (30%) of the lot area.
F. Minimum Yard Requirements:
1. Front Yard: Thirty feet (30').
2. Corner Side Yard: Thirty feet (30').
3. Interior Side Yard: Twenty feet (20').
4. Rear Yard: Twenty five feet (25').
5. Accessory Buildings And Structures In Yards: Accessory buildings and structures may be located in required yard areas subject to section 21A.36.020, table 21A.36.020B of this title.
G. Attached Buildings On Separate Lots: Buildings on separate lots of record that are attached by a common wall along the interior side lot line may be permitted, subject to the site plan review approval pursuant to the provisions of chapter 21A.58 of this title. Where such buildings are authorized, the requirement for interior side yards in subsection F3 of this section shall be waived.
H. Landscape Yard Requirements: All of the minimum yard requirements shall be maintained as landscape yards. All landscape yards shall comply with the requirements of chapter 21A.48 of this title.
1. Front Yard: Thirty feet (30').
2. Corner Side Yard: Thirty feet (30').
3. Interior Side Yard: Eight feet (8'). Where a common access drive serves two (2) adjacent lots and extends along the side lot line to parking facilities in the rear of the lot, this landscape yard may be reduced or eliminated if the reduction or elimination is compensated for by increasing another landscape yard, subject to site plan review approval.
4. Rear Yard: Eight feet (8').
I. Landscape Buffer: Where a lot in the RP Research Park District abuts a lot in a Residential District, a landscape buffer shall be provided in conformance with the requirements of chapter 21A.48 of this title.
J. Other District Regulations: In addition to the foregoing regulations, all uses shall comply with the following requirements:
1. Enclosed Operations: All principal uses shall take place within entirely enclosed buildings.
2. Outdoor Storage: No outdoor storage shall be permitted.
3. Nuisance Impacts: Uses and processes shall be limited to those that do not create a nuisance to the use and enjoyment of adjacent property due to odor, dust, smoke, gases, vapors, noise, light, vibration, refuse matter or water carried waste. The use of explosive or radioactive materials, or any other hazardous materials, shall conform to all applicable State or Federal regulations. (Ord. 14-19, 2019: Ord. 13-19, 2019: Ord. 66-13, 2013: Ord. 15-13, 2013: Ord. 12-11, 2011: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995: Ord. 26-95 § 2(16-1), 1995)