A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the FP Foothills Protection District is to protect the foothill areas from intensive development in order to protect the scenic value of these areas, wildlife habitats and to minimize flooding and erosion. This district is appropriate in areas where supported by applicable master plans.
B. Uses: Uses in the FP Foothills Protection 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. Special Foothills Regulations: The regulations contained in Subsection 21A.24.010
.P of this title, shall apply to the FP Foothills Protection District.
D. Minimum Lot Area and Lot Width: Any use, except trailheads, in the FP Foothills Protection District shall comply with the following lot area and width requirements:
1. Minimum lot area: Sixteen (16) acres.
2. Minimum lot width: One hundred forty feet (140').
E. Maximum Building Height: See Subsection 21A.24.010
.P of this title for special foothills regulations governing building height.
F. Minimum Yard Requirements: No principal or accessory building shall be located within twenty feet (20') of the front or corner side lot line nor shall any principal or accessory building be located within 75' of any side or rear lot line. Accessory structures (other than accessory buildings) shall conform to Section 21A.36.020
, Table 21A.36.020.B of this title.
G. Maximum Disturbed Area: The disturbed site area shall not exceed two (2) acres. For the purposes of this district, "disturbed areas" shall be defined as areas of grading and removal of existing vegetation for principal and accessory buildings and areas to be hard surfaced.
H. Slope Restrictions: To protect the visual and environmental quality of foothill areas, no building shall be constructed on any portion of the site that exceeds a thirty percent (30%) slope for lots in subdivisions granted preliminary approval by the planning commission after November 4, 1994.
I. Fence Restrictions: Fences and walls shall only be constructed after first obtaining a building permit subject to the standards of this subsection.
1. Site Plan Submittal: As a part of the site plan review process, a fencing plan shall be submitted which shall show:
a. Any specific subdivision approval conditions regarding fencing;
b. Material specifications and illustrations necessary to determine compliance with specific subdivision approval limitations and the standards of this section.
2. Field Fencing of Designated Undevelopable Areas: Fencing on areas identified as undevelopable areas or transitional areas on any subdivision granted preliminary approval by the planning commission after November 4, 1994, or any lot previously platted which identifies undevelopable areas or transitional areas shall be limited to the following standards unless subdivision approval granted prior to November 4, 1994, included specific fencing requirements which are more restrictive. The more restrictive requirement shall apply.
a. A low visibility see through fence shall consist of flat black colored steel "T" posts and not more than four strands of nonbarbed steel wire, strung at even vertical spacing on the "T" post, and erected to a height of not more than 42" above the natural ground surface.
b. When fencing lot boundary lines, vegetation or native brush shall not be cleared so as to create a visible demarcation from off site.
c. The existing surface of the ground shall not be changed by grading activities when erecting boundary fences.
d. Fence materials and designs must not create a hazard for big game wildlife species.
e. No field fencing shall be erected in conflict with pedestrian easements dedicated to Salt Lake City.
3. Buildable Area Fencing: Fencing on any portions of a lot identified as buildable area or required side yard on any subdivision granted preliminary approval by the planning commission after November 4, 1994, or any lot previously platted which identifies undevelopable areas or transitional areas shall be limited to the following standards unless subdivision approval granted prior to November 4, 1994, includes specific fencing requirements which are more restrictive. The more restrictive requirement shall apply.
a. An open, see through fence shall be constructed of tubular steel, wrought iron or similar materials, finished with a flat black, nonreflective finish constructed to a height of six feet (6') or less; or
b. A sight obscuring or privacy type fence shall be of earth tone colors, or similar materials to the primary dwelling, and located in a way to screen private outdoor living spaces from off site view.
4. Front or Corner Side Yard Fencing: Walls and fences located within the front or corner side yards or along dedicated roads shall not exceed a maximum of 42" in height.
J. Special Landscape Regulations: In addition to the regulations in Chapter 21A.48
"Landscaping and Buffers" the following special landscape regulations apply:
1. Landscape Plan: In addition to the landscape plan submittal requirements listed in Section 21A.48.050
, landscape plans shall also include:
a. Delineation between proposed revegetation of disturbed areas of the site, and road/driveway areas. The landscape plan shall extend 100 feet beyond the disturbed site area and 25 feet beyond the limits of grading for roads/driveways, but need not include any portions of the site designated as undevelopable unless these areas are disturbed.
b. As a condition of site plan approval, a plan for erosion protection.
c. An irrigation plan designed to provide sufficient water for at least the first 2 years of growth to establish revegetation of natural areas.
2. Maximum Disturbed Area: The maximum disturbed area shall not exceed 10% of the total site area.
3. Tree Preservation and Replacement: Existing trees over 2 inches in caliper that are removed from the site to accommodate development shall be replaced. Whenever microclimate conditions make it practical, the proportion of replacement tree species shall be the same as the trees removed.
4. Limits on Turf: To minimize the impact on the natural landscape and promote the intent of this district, the area of turf grasses shall not exceed 33% of the area to be landscaped and shall not encroach into undevelopable areas.
5. Slope Revegetation: All slopes graded or otherwise disturbed shall be restored/replanted. Restored vegetation shall consist of native or adapted grasses, herbaceous perennials, or woody trees and shrubs as appropriate for slope, soil and microclimate conditions. (Ord. 12-24, 2024: Ord. 66-13, 2013: Ord. 12-11, 2011: Ord. 26-95 § 2(16-3), 1995)