A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the AG-5 agricultural district is to preserve and protect agricultural uses in suitable portions of Salt Lake City on lots not less than five (5) acres. These regulations are also designed to minimize conflicts between agricultural and nonagricultural uses. This district is appropriate in areas of the city where the applicable master plans support this type of land use.
B. Uses: Uses in the AG-5 agricultural 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:
Land Use | Minimum Lot Area | Minimum Lot Width |
Land Use | Minimum Lot Area | Minimum Lot Width |
Agricultural uses | 5 acres | 220 feet |
Natural open space and conservation areas, public and private | No minimum | No minimum |
Pet cemetery | 2 acres | 150 feet |
Public pedestrian pathways, trails and greenways | No minimum | No minimum |
Public/private utility wires, lines, pipes and poles | No minimum | No minimum |
Single-family dwellings | 5 acres | 220 feet |
Small group homes | 5 acres | 220 feet |
Utility substations and buildings | 5,000 square feet | 50 feet |
Other permitted or conditional uses as listed in section 21A.33.070 of this title | 5 acres | 220 feet |
D. Maximum Building Height:
1. Single-Family Dwellings: Thirty feet (30').
2. Small Group Homes: Thirty feet (30').
3. Agricultural Uses: Forty five feet (45').
4. Conditional Uses: Forty five feet (45').
E. Minimum Yard Requirements:
1. Front Yard: Thirty feet (30').
2. Corner Side Yard: Thirty feet (30').
3. Interior Side Yard: Thirty five feet (35').
4. Rear Yard: None.
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.
F. Maximum Building Coverage For Single-Family And Group Homes: The surface coverage of all principal dwellings shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the buildable area for residential uses of the lot.
G. Buildable Area For Principal Dwelling: A residential structure shall not be located farther than two hundred feet (200') from the front property line.
H. Required Landscape Yards: All front and corner side yards shall be maintained as landscape yards in conformance with the requirements of chapter 21A.48 of this title.
I. Restrictions On Agricultural Uses: In addition to the applicable foregoing regulations, agricultural uses shall comply with the following requirements:
1. No feeding, grazing, or sheltering of livestock and poultry, whether within penned enclosures or within enclosed buildings, shall be permitted within fifty feet (50') of an existing single- family dwelling on an adjacent lot. (Ord. 66-13, 2013: Ord. 12-11, 2011: Ord. 61-09 § 23, 2009: Ord. 14-00 § 3, 2000)