Division II. Land Use and Density Regulations
Chapter 17.20
AGRICULTURE ZONE
Sections:
17.20.010 What this chapter does.
17.20.040 Lot size requirements.
17.20.050 Setbacks – Primary structures.
17.20.060 Setbacks – Accessory structures.
17.20.080 Lot frontage and width requirements.
17.20.100 Minimum dwelling size.
17.20.110 Open space requirements.
17.20.120 Supplementary regulations.
17.20.130 Previous zoning district equivalents.
Prior legislation: Ords. O-11-2017, O-21-2017, O-09-2019, O-41-2021, O-04-2023, O-50-2023.
17.20.010 What this chapter does.
In order to further the purposes of LUDMA (Utah’s Municipal Land Use, Development, and Management Act) and the city’s general plan, the city is divided into various zones, including an agriculture district. This chapter establishes the land use regulations for the agricultural zone in Eagle Mountain City, including permitted and special uses, minimum land use standards, and other development provisions. [Ord. O-40-2024 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. O-23-2005 § 3 (Exh. 1(1) § 4.1)].
17.20.020 Land use table.
This land use table contains the various land uses that are permitted, conditional, special, and prohibited uses in the agriculture zone. Uses that are not listed in this table are prohibited.
P = Permitted (Permitted uses may still require approval through an application process as detailed in this chapter and other chapters).
S = Special (Special uses are permitted as long as they comply with the standards listed in Chapter 17.75 EMMC that are specific to that type of use).
Blank = Prohibited.
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Land Use |
AG |
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Accessory Uses: |
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Accessory Buildings (e.g., barns, garages, greenhouses, gardening sheds, recreation rooms, and similar structures, etc.) |
P |
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Accessory Dwelling Unit, Attached or Detached – in compliance with Chapter 17.70 EMMC |
P |
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Home Business |
P |
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Living Space Type Units: |
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Dwelling, Single-Family |
P |
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Dwelling, Multifamily |
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Agricultural Type Uses: |
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Commercial Feed Yard |
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Commercial Hunting Areas as Temporary Use |
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Commercial Riding Arena/Rodeo |
S |
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Commercial Stockyard |
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Limited Processing of Agricultural Products |
S |
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Equestrian Center |
S |
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Equine Therapy Center |
S |
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Hog or Poultry Farm |
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Large-Scale Meat Packaging or Processing Operations |
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Nursery/Plant and Garden Center (min. 1-acre property and including outside display) |
P |
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On-Site Sale of AG Products – save as allowed stands |
P |
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Raising, Care and Keeping of Fur-Bearing Animals (e.g., mink farm) |
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Rendering Plant |
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Slaughterhouse |
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Stables |
S |
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Stands for the purpose of displaying and selling agricultural or farming products that are grown or produced on the premises on which the stand is located |
P |
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Structures required for the housing, nurture, confinement or storage of animals, crops or products that are lawfully permitted or produced on the property |
P |
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Windmills (if exclusively secondary/accessory to an AG use), silos, tank houses, buildings or shelters for farm equipment and machinery, water wells, water reservoirs and storage tanks |
P |
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Windfarm(s) |
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Non-Agricultural Type Uses: |
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Animal Care Service (i.e., large and small including veterinary) |
P |
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Public Park |
P |
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Radio, Microwave or Transmission Tower |
S |
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Religious or Cultural Meeting Hall |
P |
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Sexually Oriented Business |
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Utility, Public or Private |
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[Ord. O-40-2024 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.20.030 Right to farm.
Property owners of parcels that are zoned agriculture in Eagle Mountain City shall be deemed to have the right to conduct agricultural activities as allowed in this zone. Unless agricultural activities are creating a health or safety concern for the general public, such activities may continue without interruption in this zone. While residents residing adjacent to or near agricultural activities may experience noxious smells, noise or late and early hours of operation, such intrusions are understood to be a common element of routine and permissible agricultural activities. [Ord. O-40-2024 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. O-23-2005 § 3 (Exh. 1(1) § 4.7). Formerly 17.20.070].
17.20.040 Lot size requirements.
The following lot size requirements shall apply to this district:
The minimum lot size for single-family detached dwellings in this zone is five acres. Other uses may require a minimum size greater than five acres and will be evaluated by the planning commission on an individual basis to determine if more property is required to reasonably accommodate the proposed use. [Ord. O-40-2024 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. O-23-2005 § 3 (Exh. 1(1) § 4.8). Formerly 17.20.080].
17.20.050 Setbacks – Primary structures.
Primary structures in this zone shall maintain a setback of no less than 50 feet from any property line. Setbacks shall only apply to structures that require a city permit or approval. No structure which cannot be removed shall be constructed across an easement. [Ord. O-40-2024 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. O-23-2005 § 3 (Exh. 1(1) § 4.9). Formerly 17.20.090].
17.20.060 Setbacks – Accessory structures.
Accessory structures in this zone shall not be located within any front yard and shall maintain a setback of not less than 10 feet from any side or rear property line, or 15 feet if the lot is on a corner. Setbacks shall only apply to structures that require a city permit or approval. No structure which cannot be removed shall be constructed across an easement. [Ord. O-40-2024 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. O-23-2005 § 3 (Exh. 1(1) § 4.10). Formerly 17.20.100].
17.20.070 Driveways.
Residential driveways shall comply with the following standards:
A. Slopes. Driveways shall not exceed grades of 12 percent. The building official may approve driveway slopes that exceed 12 percent in circumstances that are deemed necessary because of the topographical conditions.
B. Clear Vision Triangle. Residential driveways when feasible shall not be permitted in the clear vision triangle at local streets as described in this title.
C. Driveway Length. Residential driveways shall be a minimum of 22 feet from the property line. [Ord. O-40-2024 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. O-23-2005 § 3 (Exh. 1(1) § 4.11). Formerly 17.20.110].
17.20.080 Lot frontage and width requirements.
All property within this zone shall have a lot frontage of no less than 100 feet. [Ord. O-40-2024 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. O-23-2005 § 3 (Exh. 1(1) § 4.12). Formerly 17.20.120].
17.20.090 Building height.
No primary structures shall exceed 35 feet in height. No accessory structures shall exceed 50 feet in height, except windmills as approved by staff. [Ord. O-40-2024 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. O-23-2005 § 3 (Exh. 1(1) § 4.13). Formerly 17.20.130].
17.20.100 Minimum dwelling size.
The minimum dwelling size in the agriculture zone for single-story dwellings shall be 1,000 square feet on the main floor plus a 400-square-foot garage. Two-story dwellings shall be 800 square feet on the main floor, 200 square feet on the second floor and shall have a 400-square-foot garage. Garages shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide by 20 feet deep. Garages that are 18 feet wide may be allowed if the total square footage is at least 400 square feet. Garage door openings shall be a minimum of 16 feet wide by seven feet tall. [Ord. O-40-2024 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. O-23-2005 § 3 (Exh. 1(1) § 4.14). Formerly 17.20.140].
17.20.110 Open space requirements.
There is no minimum open space requirement for properties in this zone. This does not exempt owners or developers of agriculturally zoned property from complying with other provisions that may require public improvements including, but not limited to, parks, drainage facilities or entry features. [Ord. O-40-2024 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. O-23-2005 § 3 (Exh. 1(1) § 4.15). Formerly 17.20.150].
17.20.120 Supplementary regulations.
All properties in Eagle Mountain City are also subject to the supplemental land use regulations of this title. [Ord. O-40-2024 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. O-23-2005 § 3 (Exh. 1(1) § 4.16). Formerly 17.20.160].
17.20.130 Previous zoning district equivalents.
The equivalent zoning district contained in previous development codes includes the agriculture (AG) zone. Properties zoned prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title shall only be entitled to the permitted and conditional uses permissible under the land use ordinance in which the property was zoned. With the exception of the land uses, property zoned under previous development codes shall comply with all other regulations and standards contained in this chapter so long as it does not restrict density entitlements that are solidified in a master development agreement. Property zoned under the development code of Eagle Mountain City adopted on September 28, 1999, is entitled to the following land uses:
A. Agriculture (AG). Permitted uses in the AG zone will be single-family dwellings on existing parcels of at least five acres as an accessory use to agriculture, such as the cultivation of row crops and other agricultural products, livestock grazing and associated cultivation or herding activities. Limited processing of agricultural products will be authorized on a conditional use basis, but large-scale packing or processing operations will only be allowed in the industrial zone. Confined feeding operations, such as poultry farms, swine farms or feedlots, will not be allowed, except as a continuation of a preexisting use. [Ord. O-40-2024 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. O-23-2005 § 3 (Exh. 1(1) § 4.17). Formerly 17.20.170].