The intent of this Chapter is to provide for several miscellaneous land development standards which are applicable in more than one (1) zone. The requirements of those Sections shall be in addition to development standards contained within the various zones. Where the provisions of those Sections may be in conflict with other provisions of this Title, the more stringent shall prevail.
All required yards shall be situated on the same lot as the building or structure to which they apply. No required yard, area, or other open space around a building or use which is needed to comply with the area, setback, or open space requirements of this Title shall be considered as providing the required area, yard, setback, or open space for any other buildings or use; nor shall any area, yard, setback, or other required open space on an adjoining lot be considered as providing the area, setback or open space requirements of a building or use.
No space needed to meet the area, frontage, width, coverage, off street parking, frontage on a public street, or other requirement of this Title for a lot or building may be sold, bequeathed or leased apart from such lot or building unless other space so complying is provided, nor shall any land be sold which will result in a lot that does not comply with all of the provisions of this Title.
No yard or other open space shall be used for the storage of junk, debris, or obsolete vehicles; and no land shall be used for such purposes, except as specifically permitted herein.
(1) 
Outside Storage.
(a) 
Unless otherwise indicated, no outdoor storage shall be located in a required front yard setback.
(b) 
Screening:
(i) 
All outside storage shall be screened from the view of any adjacent public street or residentially zoned property by a solid, opaque wall or fence of not less than six feet (6') in height measured at the highest finished grade, constructed in accordance with the standards prescribed by Section 11-6-213.
(ii) 
A chain link fence with slat inserts shall not constitute an acceptable screening device to satisfy the requirements of this subsection, unless specifically approved by the Land Use Authority.
(iii) 
All portions of outside storage areas shall have adequate grading and drainage and shall be continuously maintained.
(iv) 
Materials stored behind any screening wall or fence shall be stacked no higher than one (1) foot below the top of the fence or wall, except for integral units.
(v) 
Dumpsters and refuse containers for new uses in all zones shall be enclosed in a solid, opaque enclosure constructed of brick, masonry, stucco or wood of at least six feet (6') in height measured at the highest finished grade, constructed in accordance with the standards prescribed by Section 11-6-213.
(2) 
Outside Storage – Covered.
(a) 
Outdoor storage – covered shall be located on the interior of the property and must be screened from the view of any adjacent public street or residentially zoned property by enclosed storage or other permitted buildings.
(b) 
Outdoor storage – covered shall only be permitted as a supplementary or accessory use to an approved vehicle sales (autos, boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles, trailers, motor homes) use.
(c) 
The owner of a business that operates an outdoor storage-covered use on its premises shall, at all times, hold a business license and operate as a new vehicle (auto, boat, or trailer) dealership on at least fifteen percent (15%) of the property.
(3) 
Outside Display.
(a) 
The outside display of merchandise for sale is allowed as an accessory use to the main use on the same lot or tract of land.
(b) 
The outside display of goods for sale incidental to a retail use, plant nursery, sales and rental of motor vehicles, mobile homes, boats or trailers, or the outside display of automobile-related merchandise for sale incidental to a gasoline filling station shall not be required to be screened in accordance with the provisions of subsection (1)(b)(i) of this section.
(c) 
In all districts where outside display of goods is permitted, such display shall conform to all of the following requirements.
(i) 
All outdoor display shall conform to the use-specific requirements of that particular use;
(ii) 
No outdoor display area shall be located in a required landscaped area;
(iii) 
Outdoor display areas shall meet all landscaping requirements;
(iv) 
No portion of the right-of-way shall be used for any type of display without a valid revocable permit;
(v) 
No outdoor display area shall be permitted to obstruct a pedestrian walkway;
(vi) 
In no instance shall outside display of merchandise be located within, nor encroach upon, a fire lane, maneuvering aisle, or a parking space necessary to meet the minimum parking requirements of the other use(s) of the lot or parcel;
(vii) 
Outside display shall be situated so as not to create a visibility obstruction within a parking area or adjacent public street;
(viii) 
All portions of outside display areas shall have adequate grading and drainage and shall be continuously maintained.
(Ord. No. 17-2022 Exh. A, 08/16/2022; Ord. No. 20-2025 § 4, 10/21/2025)
Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky, except for accessory structures in a rear yard. Certain architectural features may project into required yards as follows:
(1) 
Ordinary and customary projections such as sills, belt courses, cornices, eaves, roof overhangs, gutters, chimneys, flues, lintels, and solar appurtenances, may project up to two feet (2') into any required yard space.
(2) 
Unroofed and unwalled porches, stoops and steps, decks, and balconies may project up to five feet (5') into the required front yard, up to two feet (2') into the required side yards and up to ten feet (10') into the required rear yard;
(3) 
Roofed and unwalled patio coverings or roofs, permanent or retractable awnings may extend up to five feet (5') into any required front yard, two feet (2') into any required side yard and no closer than fifteen feet (15') from the rear lot line.
(4) 
Bays and cantilevers may project up to two feet (2') into any required yard space, but shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of any wall length.
The setback from the street for any dwelling located between two existing dwellings may be the same as the average for said two existing dwellings, provided the existing dwellings are on the same side of the street and are located within one hundred fifty (150) feet of each other, and provided that no dwelling shall be located closer than twenty (20) feet from the right of-way or easement line of said street.
Minimum acceptable vision clearance standards for motorist and pedestrian safety at vehicular access points along streets are hereby established by restricting the placement, opacity, height and configuration of any fence, wall, planting or other obstruction in a required yard. Any person establishing a parking space which uses a driveway leading to a public street shall maintain vision clearance at the intersection of such driveway and street right-of-way line;.
(1) 
Clear view for driveways. In all zones, areas adjacent driveways shall not be obstructed within the triangular area formed by lines drawn from a point on the center line of the driveway setback fifteen (15) feet from the front property line, connecting to points at the property line in front of the property, thirty (30) feet either side of the center line of the centerline of the driveway and projecting to the street. See Figure 108(1).
Figure 108(1)
Figure 108(2)
(2) 
Clear vision for intersecting streets and railroad. In all zones which require a front yard and in all lots which lie adjacent to railroad tracks, an unobstructed vision clearance between the elevations of two feet (2') to seven feet (7') above the grade of the sidewalk within a "clear vision triangle"; formed by a diagonal line connecting lines located at the top back of the curb extending from the intersection thirty feet (30') on local and collector streets and fifty feet (50') on arterial streets. Where one (1) of the streets is a different classification, the more stringent requirement will apply. Where no curb exists the clear view area shall include that portion of the yard area lying within a triangular area formed by a diagonal line connecting lines located at the property line twenty (20') from the intersection of said property line. See Figure 108(2).
(3) 
Corner lots with rear yards adjoining an interior lot. A second clear vision area is required where the rear of a corner lot adjoins an interior lot. The clear vision triangle shall be formed by a diagonal line connecting lines twenty feet (20') from the front and rear property lines. See Figure 108(2).
(4) 
The following may be allowed in a clear view area provided the stipulated requirements are met:
(a) 
Shade trees provided they are pruned to at least seven (7') feet above the grade of the adjacent curb.
(b) 
Plantings of shrubs, bushes, or trees which are trimmed or pruned so that the shrubs or bushes do not exceed the height of two feet (2') above street level.
(c) 
Permitted signs where only the minimum necessary supports are visible to a height of not less than ten feet (10').
(d) 
Non-view-obstructing fences not exceeding six feet (6') in height.
Wherever a front or side setback is required for a building, which building abuts on a proposed street which has not been constructed but which has been designated by the Planning Commission as a future street, the depth of such front or side yard shall be measured from the planned street lines.
No barn, corral or coop shall be constructed closer than fifty feet (50') to any existing dwelling nor shall any corral, pen or coop be constructed closer than twenty feet (20') to any open waterway that drains into a natural stream.
Any computation or measurement resulting in a fractional number shall be rounded down to the next smaller whole number, unless specifically expressed otherwise.
(1) 
The purpose for off-street parking requirements is to provide adequate parking for the intended use of a parcel while eliminating the need to park in the public right-of-way. Every building, structure, improvement, and use shall provide permanent, maintained off-street parking as specified in this Chapter. The parking shall be a continuing obligation of the property owner as long as the use continues. It shall be unlawful for a land owner to eliminate required off-street parking unless otherwise provided on the parcel and approved by the City.
(a) 
Parking for Non-Conforming Uses: Any use of property which, on the effective date of this Chapter or of any subsequent amendment, is non-conforming only with the regulations relating to off-street parking facilities may continue in the same manner; provided, that parking facilities shall not be further reduced.
(b) 
Parking for Mobile Home Parks: This section shall not apply to the R-MHP Zone. Regulations for off-street parking in that zone are contained in the development and design standards for mobile home parks.
(2) 
General Provisions. The following general provisions apply to all off-street parking requirements of this Chapter.
(a) 
Location. The location of off-street parking facilities shall be as follows, and shall not be located within the public right-of-way:
(i) 
For single-family, duplex, and multi-family residential dwellings, required parking shall be located on the same lot as the building which they are required to serve. Required off-street parking shall not be located in a required front yard or side yard that abuts a street setback.
(ii) 
Parking for multiple-family buildings shall be located either behind the building or twenty feet (20') behind the front setback of a building within an interior side yard. The Commission may approve front loaded garages in multi-family buildings when the designated parking is at least twenty feet (20') behind the front facade and the width of the garage facade facing the street is less than thirty-four percent (34%) of the total building facade facing the street. Common underground parking garages with internal circulation may also be considered.
(iii) 
Parking in the VC-Village Center and TC-Town Center Districts shall be located behind the building.
(iv) 
For all other uses, including commercial and industrial uses, required parking shall be located on the same lot or on an abutting lot. In no case shall required parking be located across a public street without written approval of the Planning Commission and only when the parking area is within two hundred feet (200').
(v) 
If parking is located on a lot or parcel under different ownership, a perpetual easement must be recorded in the office of the Utah County Recorder prior to final approval.
(vi) 
Tandem parking (one (1) space in front of another) will not be allowed to satisfy the requirements found herein, except as defined in the Design Standards for New Construction in the Springville Historic District.
(b) 
Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be appropriate to the task. Any lights provided or required to illuminate a parking area shall be arranged in a manner that will reflect light away from adjacent properties.
(c) 
Shared Parking. The Planning Commission may approve the joint use of a parking lot or facility; provided, that the applicant can show that conflict between the different users can be effectively eliminated. For instance, willing parties such as a church and a commercial business may share parking facilities if typical heavy use parking times allow. Copy of recorded perpetual easement shall be provided to the Community Development Director.
(d) 
Construction plans for any parking facility or the alteration of any parking facility shall be submitted to the City for review and shall be approved by the Planning Commission. A parking lot or structure may be approved as part of the project approval.
(e) 
Change of Use. Whenever the use of any building is changed, the new use shall not be permitted and a business license shall not be issued until and unless the premises comply with the requirements contained herein. This requirement shall not apply to the Historic Downtown area from 400 South to 400 North and from 100 West to 100 East.
(3) 
Design and Construction Standards. All parking facilities shall satisfy the following minimum standards for design of parking stalls and construction standards:
(a) 
All parking facilities shall be hard surfaced with asphalt or concrete or similar impervious materials. The materials shall meet the approved standards and specifications and be capable of handling the anticipated size and weight of vehicles, including public safety vehicles.
(b) 
Each parking lot shall be surrounded by a concrete curb or other border approved by the City Engineer to ensure the life of the surface and to limit the access to approved ingress and egress.
(c) 
All parking spaces shall have minimum dimensions of nine feet (9') by eighteen feet (18') for parking at right angles and shall require twenty-four feet (24') backing distance in aisle width. Parallel parking spaces shall have a minimum length of twenty-two feet (22').
(d) 
Requirements for parking developed at varying angles are according to Table 1 below and included in this Section. Parking stalls designed at less than a ninety (90) degree angle shall be allowed for one (1) way traffic only.
(e) 
Parking shall be designed to avoid backing onto a public street, except on minor local streets where the size or shape of the parcel is such that development would be precluded otherwise.
(f) 
Parking for the handicapped shall be provided at a size, number, location, and with signage as specified by State and federal regulations.
(g) 
Parking in R-1 zones shall have two (2) covered spaces except those lots of less than sixty feet (60') in width located in the Springville historic district which shall have at least one (1) covered space. Single-family dwellings in all other zones shall have at least one (1) covered parking space. For all two (2) unit and multiple-family dwellings there shall be one (1) covered stall per dwelling unit.
(h) 
In addition to any other landscaping requirements listed in Sections 11-6-208 through 11-6-210, parking lots with two hundred (200) spaces or more shall include a landscaped area, which includes a walkway connecting the street right-of-way to the store entrance of at least ten feet (10') in width.
(i) 
Separation from Buildings. Excluding single-family and two (2) family dwellings, all off-street parking spaces and interior access drives shall maintain a minimum five foot (5') separation from the wall of a building.
(j) 
Underground Parking Structures. All parking spaces within a common underground parking structure with internal circulation shall have minimum dimensions of nine feet (9') by eighteen feet (18') for parking at right angles with a minimum two feet (2') of spacing between the parking stop and the wall.
TABLE 1. PARKING ANGLE SPACE DIMENSIONS
A
B
C
Parking Angle
Stall Width
Stall Length
Aisle Width
45°
9'
18'
13'
60°
9'
19'
17'
90°
9'
18'
24'
Parallel
9'
22'
FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 2.
The letters in the Figures 1 and 2 correspond to the dimensions in Table 1 above.
(4) 
Maintenance. All parking facilities shall be maintained and kept free of garbage and debris. Striping of parking stalls shall be kept in a manner that allows each stall to be identified. Potholes, cracks, and other damage to the surface shall be repaired in a timely manner.
Any violation of this Section shall be determined to be a Zoning Violation and shall be punishable by a Class B misdemeanor pursuant to Section 12-2-21 of Springville City Code.
(5) 
Reduction in Parking Standards.
(a) 
An applicant may apply to the Planning Commission for a reduction in the amount of parking spaces. The applicant must clearly demonstrate that the required number of parking stalls is unnecessary for the proposed use and any possible future use of the building. Any request which lowers the amount of parking stalls by more than twenty percent (20%) shall not be approved.
(b) 
For the Historic Downtown Area (which is defined as that area zoned as TC Town Center and generally located between Center Street and 400 South from 100 East to 100 West) the Planning Commission may grant a parking reduction based upon the following considerations:
(i) 
A reduction in parking will still adequately meet the unique needs of the proposed land use;
(ii) 
A reduction in parking will not cause a shortage for other uses located in the area; and
(iii) 
A reduction in parking will contribute to the vitality and overall well being of the Historic Downtown Area.
(6) 
Parking Spaces Required. Off-street parking shall be provided as follows for all new buildings and structures, or enlargement of any existing buildings or structures. Should the required parking stalls as calculated using the following standards end in a fraction, the standard shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
(a) 
Requirements for types of buildings and uses not specifically listed herein shall be determined by the Planning Commission, based upon the requirements for the most comparable uses specified herein. Buildings with more than one (1) use shall provide parking required for each use.
USE
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
Single-Family Residential (detached or attached)
Two (2) spaces per unit.
Multi-Family Residential
Two (2) spaces per unit plus one-quarter (0.25) space per unit for visitor parking.
Public Agency Owned Senior Housing
Three-quarter (0.75) space per unit.
Elderly/Assisted Living Facility
One (1) space per every two (2) beds + one (1) space per employee.
Business Office
One (1) space per three hundred (300) square feet of floor area.
Medical/Professional Office/Clinic
One (1) space per two hundred fifty (250) square feet of floor area.
Commercial /Retail
One (1) space per three hundred (300) square feet of floor area.
Restaurant
One (1) space per four (4) seats or one (1) space per one hundred (100) square feet of gross floor area, including outside seating, whichever is greater.
Health/Amusement
One (1) space per one hundred fifty (150) square feet of floor area.
Aquatic/Recreation
One (1) space per two hundred fifty (250) square feet of floor area.
Automotive Service/Repair
Five (5) spaces per service bay.
Hotels/Motels
One (1) space per room + two (2).
Churches
One (1) space per one hundred (100) square feet of floor area.
Schools/Elementary
Two (2) spaces per classroom.
Schools/Secondary
One (1) space per employee + one (1) space per four (4) students.
Personal Services/Barbers/Beauty/Travel
One (1) space per two hundred (200) square feet of floor area.
Public Service or Utility
One (1) space per employee on the largest work shift + one (1) space per company vehicle normally stored or parked on the premises + one (1) space per five hundred (500) square feet of floor area.
Self-Storage Facilities
Three (3) spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area devoted to office space, plus one (1) space per resident/manager, plus one (1) space for each fifty (50) storage units. Required parking spaces shall not be utilized as rental or leased spaces.
Theater – Indoor
One (1) space for every three (3) seats.
Manufacturing
One (1) space per employee on the largest work shift.
(b) 
Floor areas used in calculating the required number of parking spaces shall be gross floor areas of the building, calculated from the exterior outside wall without regard to specific inside uses. In mixed-use facilities, calculations shall be based on gross square footage of each identifiable use within the building and the total square footage of each identifiable use shall be the same as the gross floor area calculated from outside wall to outside wall.
(7) 
Stacking Space for Drive-In Businesses. All plans shall show the location, size and dimensions of all such facilities. The plans shall follow the stacking space schedule and shall demonstrate that such facilities will not result in the stacking of vehicles on public rights-of-way.
(a) 
Drive-in facilities shall be located in side or rear locations that do not interrupt direct pedestrian access along connecting pedestrian frontage.
(b) 
The length of stacking spaces shall be twenty feet (20').
Use
Minimum Number of Stacking Spaces
Measured From
Bank teller lane
4
Teller or window
Automated teller machine
3
Teller
Restaurant drive-in
8
Pick up window
Car wash stall – automatic
– manual
6
2
Entrance
Entrance
Attended parking lot or structure
3
Attendant
Gasoline pump
2
Each end of pump island
Pharmacy
4
Pick up window
Other
Determined by the City of Springville's Community Development Director
(c) 
Allow existing sites to propose a means of stacking requirements while still meeting the intent of the ordinance codified in this Section as determined by the Planning Commission.
(8) 
Bicycle Parking. Every parking facility which is required to provide at least forty (40) vehicular parking spaces shall be required to provide bicycle parking spaces at a rate of one (1) bicycle parking space per every twenty (20) vehicular parking spaces.
(a) 
Bicycle parking spaces shall have a minimum width of two feet (2') and a minimum length of six feet (6'), unless the spaces are provided by a pre-manufactured bicycle rack or locker, which differ from this dimension, in which case the dimension of the pre-manufactured rack or locker shall suffice.
(b) 
Required bicycle parking facilities shall, at a minimum, provide a stationary object to which the operator can lock the bicycle frame and both wheels with a user-provided U-shaped lock or cable and lock.
(Ord. No. 20-05, 10/04/2005; Ord. No. 36-2006, 12/05/2006; Ord. No. 08-2008, 05/20/2008; Ord. No. 23-2008, 10/21/2008; Ord. 07-2009, 04/07/2009; Ord. No. 05-2010, 04/20/2010; Ord. No. 02-2014, 01/21/2014; Ord. No. 06-2015 § 5, 03/17/2015; Ord. No. 11-2016 § 1, 06/21/2016; Ord. No. 18-2016 §§ 2, 3, 09/06/2016; Ord. No. 50-2017 § 3, 09/05/2017; Ord. No. 04-2023 §§ 1, 2, 02/07/2023; Ord. No. 20-2023 § 1 (Exh. A), 12/19/2023)
The purpose of this Section is to alleviate or prevent congestion of public rights-of-way to promote the safety and general welfare of the public by establishing minimum requirements for the provision of access to public rights-of-way.
(1) 
General Provisions: The following general provisions apply to all motor-vehicle access requirements of this Chapter.
(a) 
Driveways shall provide paved access to a public street. Paving shall consist of an all-weather passable surface.
(b) 
No driveway with a slope of greater than twelve percent (12%) shall be permitted without approval of the City Engineer. And no driveway with a slope of greater than fifteen percent (15%) shall be permitted.
(c) 
The design and location of all driveways entering a State highway shall meet the requirements of UDOT (Utah Department of Transportation). UDOT approval of the driveway(s) shall be provided to the City in writing prior to the issuance of any building permit.
(d) 
Required driveways and parking spaces shall be paved and available for use before receiving a certificate of occupancy from the building inspector.
(e) 
Fire Lanes. A fire lane shall be required to provide access to any portion of any structure equal to or less than forty feet (40') tall which is more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from the nearest street right-of-way, and to any portion of any structure greater than forty feet (40') tall which is more than fifty feet (50') from the nearest street right-of-way. The Fire Chief may also require the provision of a fire lane or lanes to any part of any structure upon a determination that the distance of the structure from the nearest hydrant, the configuration of the development on the site, or other special characteristics of the site otherwise inhibit effective fire extinguishment. All fire lanes shall: (i) provide clear, unobstructed access for vehicles and apparatus at all times through a combination of pavement marking and signage; (ii) shall be a minimum twenty feet (20') wide; and (iii) shall be surfaced as an all-weather roadway.
(2) 
Single-Family, Twin Home and Duplex Residential Lots.
(a) 
Number and Width Requirements. Not more than two (2) driveways, each of which shall be a minimum of twelve feet (12') in width with a maximum of thirty feet (30') in width as measured at right angles to the center line of the driveway at the front lot line, exclusive of turnout areas to allow access to a garage, carport, or side yard area.
No more than forty percent (40%) or thirty feet (30'), whichever is less, of the front lot line may be used for driveway access as measured at the neck of the driveway. Lots located on streets designated as "Country Lane" rural streets shall have driveway widths limited to forty percent (40%) of the lot length or forty-five feet (45'), whichever is less.
(i) 
Side entry garages shall have a minimum of twenty-five feet (25') paved backup area as measured from the garage door to the edge of the far side of the driveway.
(b) 
Distance between drive approaches. No driveway approach shall be located closer than six feet (6') to another approach, as measured along the right-of-way line. The curb return shall not be constructed closer than three feet (3') to the side property line extended.
(c) 
Restrictions on Corner Lots. On any corner lot no drive approach shall be closer than twenty feet (20') to the point of intersection as measured at the property line.
(d) 
Circular Driveways. Circular driveways shall be permitted in required front yard areas of single-family dwellings leading to and from a properly located garage or carport on the property subject to the following conditions:
(i) 
All such drives shall not be over twelve feet (12') in width.
(ii) 
Such drives shall have an all-weather passable surface.
(iii) 
There shall be an area in landscaping at least fifteen feet (15') in depth from the front property line to the nearest edge of the drive.
(iv) 
Circular driveway areas are not to be used for permanent parking of any vehicle.
(e) 
Drive-strips (Hollywood drives) are permitted for single-family dwellings. The minimum width of each strip shall be eighteen inches (18") and paved with an all-weather passable surface. The area between the two (2) drive strips shall be maintained and/or landscaped.
(f) 
Twin-Home and Duplex Lots. If driveways for a two (2) family dwelling are combined, a landscape strip of at least three feet (3') wide shall separate the two (2) drives.
(3) 
Multiple-Family Residential Lots.
(a) 
Number and Width Requirements.
(i) 
No more than forty percent (40%) or thirty feet (30'), whichever is less, of the front lot line may be used for driveway access as measured at the neck of the driveway; or
(ii) 
A divided ingress-egress driveway, with each access width at least twelve feet (12') in width but not more than twenty-four feet (24') in width measured at right angles to the center line of the driveway at the front lot line.
(iii) 
For one (1) way drives the width shall be at least twelve feet (12') but not more than twenty-four feet (24') in width.
(b) 
Distance between drive approaches. No driveway approach shall be located closer than six feet (6') to another approach, as measured along the right-of-way line. The curb return shall not be constructed closer than three (3) feet to the side property line extended.
(c) 
Restrictions on Corner Lots. On any corner lot, no driveway shall be closer than thirty feet (30') to the point of intersection as measured at the property line.
(4) 
Other Than Residential Lots.
(a) 
Number and Width Requirements.
(i) 
Driveways per street frontage shall be allowed as follows:
Minor Collector/Local Street
Arterial/Major Collector Street
Feet in Frontage
Driveway Access
Feet in Frontage
Driveway Access
0 – 200
1
0 – 300
1
201 – 400
1
301 – 600
1
401 – 600
1
601 – 900
1
601 – 800
1
901 – 1,200
1
One additional driveway will be allowed for every additional 200 feet of street frontage as sequenced above.
One additional driveway will be allowed for every additional 300 feet of street frontage as sequenced above.
(ii) 
On 400 South between I-15 and 400 West, access shall be provided from intersecting streets with right-in and right-out access provided at driveway(s) meeting the requirements of UDOT (Utah Department of Transportation) standards.
(iii) 
Each two-way driveway shall not be less than twenty-four feet (24') nor more than forty feet (40') in width, measured at right angles to the center line of the driveway, except as increased by the permissible curb return radii. The entire flare of right-of-way radius shall fall within the right-of-way.
(A) 
Existing sites may increase driveway widths while still meeting the intent of the ordinance codified in this Section as determined by the Planning Commission.
Sites with buildings that were constructed on the site prior to July 1, 2016, may increase the driveway width up to fifty-five feet (55') as long as the increased driveway width meets the intent of the ordinance codified in this Section as determined by the Planning Commission.
(b) 
Distance between drive approaches. No two (2) of said drives shall be closer to each other than fifty feet (50') as measured from the most adjacent approach edge.
(c) 
Restrictions on Corner Lots. On any corner lot, no driveway shall be closer than one hundred feet (100') for arterial or collector streets, and fifty feet (50') for local streets, to the point of intersections as measured at the property line.
(d) 
Shared Access Driveways. Lots are encouraged to have a shared access guaranteed by a recorded perpetual access easement. If shared access occurs, an additional ten feet (10') in driveway width is permitted.
(e) 
Cross Access Driveways. In order to provide vehicular access between two (2) or more contiguous sites without entering the public street, cross access driveways are required wherever possible.
The Planning Commission or City Council may modify or waive this requirement on properties with multiple street frontages where access between two (2) lots can be accomplished through the use of a minor collector or local nonresidential street.
(Amended by Ord. No. 39-2007, 12/04/2007, Ord. No. 20-2007, 04/03/2007; Ord. No. 12-2008, 06/17/2008; Ord. No. 06-2010, 06/01/2010; Ord. No. 20-2014 § 1, 08/19/2014; Ord. No. 11-2015 § 1, 09/01/2015; Ord. No. 11-2016 § 1, 06/21/2016)
(1) 
Purpose. This Section is enacted to accommodate certain uses which are temporary or seasonal in nature. Subject to the provisions of this Section, the Community Development Director or the Community Development Director's authorized representative may issue a permit for the time period designated for each use, subject to the findings that the temporary use is not a health or safety hazard and conforms to relevant portions of the Springville City Code.
(2) 
Application and Review. The procedure for applying for a temporary use permit shall be as follows:
(a) 
Submission of a completed temporary use permit application and applicable fee, along with the following:
(i) 
Site plan drawing that illustrates dimensions and locations of any existing structures on the property with dimensions and setbacks noted and showing all existing driveways, landscaping, and parking stalls associated with the site;
(ii) 
Written authorization from the property owner;
(iii) 
Proposed signage associated with the use;
(iv) 
Explanation of sanitary facilities to service the site;
(v) 
Details of the restoration of the site to its original condition;
(vi) 
Bonding/insurance requirements if applicable; and
(vii) 
Any other required information as requested by the Community Development Director.
(b) 
The Community Development Director shall review the temporary use permit application for compliance with the general standards and specific regulations (as applicable) set forth in subsections (3) and (4) of this section and shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application within ten (10) working days.
(c) 
Any person aggrieved or affected by a decision of the Community Development Director in denying a temporary use permit may appeal to the City Council in writing within ten (10) days after notice of the decision is given. The decision of the City Council shall be final.
(3) 
General Standards. All temporary uses shall meet the following requirements:
(a) 
The proposed temporary use will be located, operated and maintained in a manner consistent with the policies of the General Plan and the provisions of the Code.
(b) 
The proposed site for the temporary use or structure is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the temporary use.
(c) 
The proposed site is adequately served by streets or highways having sufficient width and improvements to accommodate the kind and quantity of traffic that such temporary use will or could reasonably generate.
(d) 
Adequate parking to accommodate vehicular traffic to be generated by such use will be available either on site or at alternate locations.
(e) 
The operation of the requested use at the location proposed and within the time period specified will not jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety or general welfare.
(f) 
Permanent alterations to the site are prohibited.
(g) 
Permanent signs are prohibited. All approved temporary signs associated with the temporary use shall be removed when the activity ends.
(h) 
The temporary use regulation of the Section does not exempt the applicant or operator from any other required permits, such as health department permits.
(i) 
As appropriate, a cash bond to ensure clean-up and necessary restoration work shall be required. The bond shall be $3,000.00 for large scale events, mobile sales offices and construction trailers and $300.00 for all other temporary uses that can be used for the required removal of the structure. The applicant shall sign a statement stating that the City may use the bond for removal or clean-up of the temporary use.
(4) 
Specific Regulations.
(a) 
Christmas Tree Sales Lots. Allowed in all commercial and manufacturing zones. Display of Christmas trees need not comply with setback requirements of the zone; however, no tree shall be located in any sight triangle. The temporary use permit shall be valid for a forty-five (45) day time period.
(b) 
Fireworks Sales. Allowed in any commercial or manufacturing zone from temporary stands or trailers. Fireworks sales are also subject to the requirements of Title 3 of this Code.
(c) 
Fast food huts of less than one hundred (100) square feet for the retail sale of food items such as shaved ice, snow cones, hot dogs, tacos and soft drinks. Allowed in any zone where fast food eating establishments are permitted. The temporary use permit shall be valid for a six (6) month time period. Temporary uses selling items for human consumption on site shall be subject to all Health Department regulations.
(d) 
Garage, Yard, House or Apartment Sale. Allowed in all residential zones and all properties used residentially. Such use shall be limited to two (2) consecutive days and no more than three (3) such sales may be conducted from the same property in any twelve (12) month period.
(e) 
Large-Scale Special Events, Such as Carnivals, Concerts, Circuses, Including But Not Limited to Outdoor Entertainment and Similar Events. May be allowed in all zones. Such events may be permitted on any single property up to a maximum of one (1) forty-five (45) day event within a calendar year, with a limitation of no more than three (3) non-consecutive separate events of a maximum of fifteen (15) days per each event. In authorizing an application for a large scale event, the Community Development Director or his designee shall include as conditions of approval the following minimum provisions:
(i) 
The use will be limited to the dates and times (or period of time), nature and extent prescribed by the Community Development Director.
(ii) 
Provisions for fire protection and fire vehicle access will be made as prescribed by the Fire Chief.
(iii) 
The site shall be cleaned and restored to its original condition or better at the conclusion of the event. An adequate number of trash receptacles shall be provided on site and shall be emptied or removed as necessary at the applicant's expense.
(iv) 
All applicable laws and ordinances shall be observed. This shall include but not be limited to the equipment used, construction, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and all other respects shall be observed.
(v) 
Any food concessions must be licensed and operate under a valid Health Department permit pursuant to local ordinances and State laws.
(vi) 
Provision of adequate sanitary and medical facilities.
(vii) 
The applicant shall obtain and secure liability insurance to cover all activities prior to issuance of a temporary use permit.
(viii) 
Any additional limitations or conditions as required by the Community Development Director.
(f) 
Mobile Construction/Sales Offices and Contractor's Storage Yard. Allowed in all zones in conjunction with development during the construction period of a specific project. Such uses must be used exclusively as a temporary office and shall provide water and toilets at the construction site. When, due to site constraints, location within the required setback is needed, the location of such facilities may be approved by the Community Development Director. The initial authorization shall be for twelve (12) months with two (2) six (6) month extension periods allowed where construction on the site is proceeding in a timely manner. Such uses must be removed within fourteen (14) days of occupancy of the permanent building or completion of the project.
(g) 
Outdoor Traveling Retail Sales, Such as Sales of Tools, Housewares, Rugs, Toys, Spas or Other Manufactured Goods Along with Retail Services. May be allowed in all commercial and manufacturing zones. Such events may last up to a maximum of thirty (30) days, including set-up and take-down of facilities.
(h) 
Sale of Motorized Vehicles. Allowed in any commercial zone or manufacturing zone where auto sales are a permitted use. Up to three (3) sales per calendar year lasting no more than three (3) days each at any specific location.
(i) 
Real Estate Offices, Including Model Home. Allowed in all zones, provided they are located within the development for which units or space are being sold. No such use may contain any cooking or sleeping accommodations unless located in a model home. Such use shall be connected to the City's water and sewer system. Off-street parking shall be provided for employees. The temporary use permit shall be issued for twelve (12) months and may be renewed for six (6) month intervals thereafter until the development is sold out.
(j) 
Seasonal Produce Sales. Allowed in all commercial, manufacturing and agricultural zones. The temporary use permit for such uses shall be valid from June through October.
(k) 
Tents. Allowed in any district, in connection with any permitted or conditional use. The tent shall be in conformance with all City Codes. A tent may be in use for up to a maximum of ten (10) days, including set-up and take-down.
(l) 
Temporary Signs. A temporary use permit may be issued for temporary signs in all non-residential zones subject to Section 11-6-311.
(m) 
Temporary Concrete Batch Plants. May be allowed in the Heavy Industrial-Manufacturing (H-IM) Zone with the following conditions:
(i) 
Such plants shall only be allowed for a specific project which shall be located in Springville.
(ii) 
The initial authorization shall be for six (6) months with one (1) six (6) month extension. Reapplication for the same site may not be allowed for one (1) year.
(iii) 
Hours of operation shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
(iv) 
Sanitary facilities and water shall be provided at the site.
(v) 
Written approval of a SWPPP permit shall be provided and approved by Springville City.
(vi) 
Written approval and proper permitting from the Utah Division of Air Quality is required.
(vii) 
The site shall be located no closer than one thousand feet (1,000') from any residence, school, recreation area, or public gathering place as measured from the property line.
(viii) 
Trucks must follow designated routing to and from the site as approved by the Public Works Director or designee. A mitigation plan for the effects of heavy trucks on City streets may be required.
(ix) 
The site may not be used for vehicle maintenance.
(x) 
All portions of the site used for truck traffic shall be graveled and subject to approval by the City Engineer or designee.
(xi) 
The City may require that aggregate piles be covered or treated with water or dust-suppressant materials.
(Amended by Ord. No. 03-2007, 01/02/2007; Ord. No. 02-2010, 02/16/2010; Ord. No. 09-2010, 06/15/2010; Ord. No. 06-2011, 04/05/2011)
(1) 
This Section has been enacted to provide minimum standards for the establishment and operation of home occupations within residential areas.
(2) 
Home occupations may be permitted only as provided herein. Provided, however, a home occupation permit shall not be required for any of the uses listed in subsection (9) of this section.
(a) 
Any person desiring a home occupation permit, as provided in this Section, shall file an application with the Community Development Department. The application shall be on a form provided by the department and shall include such information as the Community Development Director shall require.
(b) 
Upon receipt of an application, the Community Development Director shall review the application and proposed home occupation for compliance with the conditions of subsection (3) of this section.
(c) 
If the Community Development Director determines that all of the conditions of subsection (3) of this section are met, the Community Development Director shall grant the permit.
(3) 
All home occupations, whether or not a permit is required by this Section, shall be permitted only subject to and shall at all times comply with the following conditions. In making a decision on any application, the Community Development Director shall consider compliance of the proposed home occupation with the following conditions:
(a) 
Home occupations will be permitted only in the following zones: A-1, R1-15, R1-10, R1-8, R1-5, R2, RMHP, RMF-1, RMF-2, PO, VC and TC.
(b) 
The home occupation shall not allow the use of any accessory building, yard space or storage or for activities outside the dwelling not normally associated with residential use, except outside private swimming pools or tennis courts may be used for instruction. Additionally, outdoor space required by this article for child care related home occupation is excepted from this subsection.
(c) 
No person, other than members of the family occupying the dwelling located on the zoning lot, shall be employed at the home occupation. Home occupations in the R1-15 Zone on lots of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or more that front along major arterial streets may employ up to three (3) employees that are not members of the family occupying the dwelling on the zoning lot.
(d) 
The home occupation shall not require nor use any facilities for the display of goods.
(e) 
No commercial vehicles shall be used, with the exception of one (1) delivery truck, which does not exceed three-fourths (3/4) ton rated capacity.
(f) 
The home occupation shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes and shall not change the character of the building from that of a dwelling.
(g) 
One name plate or marker, not to exceed two square feet is allowed, and shall be attached to the dwelling or other structure as allowed by the Community Development Director. The home occupation shall not display nor create outside any structure any other external evidence of the home occupation.
(h) 
The total area devoted to the home occupation within a building or buildings shall not exceed 25% of the living area of the dwelling located on the zoning lot.
(i) 
The home occupation shall be registered with and licensed by the business license division of the City and with all applicable state agencies.
(j) 
Entrance from the outside to the area of the dwelling used for the home occupation shall be the same entrance normally used by the residing family, except when otherwise required by the Utah State Department of Health or other state agency. Home occupations in the R1-15 Zone on lots of 20,000 square feet or more that front along major arterial street may have an entrance or access directly to the exterior of the building, however there must be an internal access way or connection maintained between the home occupation space and the living space of the home.
(k) 
The physical appearance of the dwelling, amount of traffic and parking, and other activities generated by the home occupation shall not be contrary to the intent of the zone in which the home occupation is located. All required off-street parking must be met. Home occupations in the R1-15 Zone on lots of 20,000 square feet or more that front along major arterial street must provide at least one off-street parking pace for each nonresident employee in addition to the spaces required for the residence.
(l) 
The home occupation shall, and the structure in which it is conducted shall, comply with all Fire, Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Health Codes.
(m) 
The home occupation shall not be associated with nor produce odor, fumes, dust, light, glare, color, design, materials, construction, lighting, sounds, noises, vibrations, including interference with radio or television reception, that may be discernable beyond the premises or which disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.
(n) 
A home occupation shall not involve furnishing child care for more than twelve (12) children under twelve years of age, including children who reside in the dwelling unit, and child care may not be provided for more than three children under the age of two including the caregiver's own children under the age of two. There shall be at least two caregivers in the home occupation dwelling at all times where there are nine (9) or more children present, counting the caregivers own children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, wards, step-children under age 12, or when more than two infants are present. All child care related home occupations are also subject to any State requirements and permits. The area of the home used in the home occupation must be fully finished. Within this dedicated area there must be at least 35 square feet per child. Additionally, the property for the home occupation must provide an outdoor play area that is fenced and sufficient in area to accommodate 100 square feet per child.
(o) 
The home occupation shall not require the use or storage of any hazardous substance in excess of the amount usually used or stored in residential uses and, in order to protect the residents of the area from contact with contaminated materials, shall not include providing medical services.
(4) 
Any permit issued pursuant to this Section may be revoked by the Community Development Director for failure of the holder of the permit to comply with any of the conditions of subsection (3). The Community Development Director shall likewise refuse to grant a renewal of such a permit for failure of the holder to comply with any of the conditions of subsection (3).
(5) 
All home occupation permits issued pursuant to this Section shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance. All home occupation permits issued pursuant to the former ordinance governing them shall expire one year from the effective date of this Section or at such earlier time as they may expire by their own terms. Thereafter, all home occupation permits shall be issued and renewed only in accordance with this Section.
(6) 
Applications for the renewal of a home occupation permit shall be made annually in accordance with the renewal process of a City Business License to the Community Development Director.
(7) 
All applications for the issuance of a home occupation permit shall be accompanied by an application fee in such amount as may be specified by the City's standard fee schedule established from time to time by resolution of the City Council. Such fee shall be in addition to any business license fee which may be required by other provisions of this Code.
(8) 
The Community Development Director, or his designee, may at all reasonable times enter the premises for which a home occupation permit has been issued to ascertain compliance with this Section. He may also inspect such premises prior to the issuance of a home-occupation permit. Refusal by the owner or occupant of the premises to allow such inspection, when requested, shall be grounds for denial or revocation of a home occupation permit.
(9) 
A home occupation permit shall not be required for use of a residence, which use is limited to receiving and sending mail and telephone calls or for child vendors, e.g.: lemonade stands.
(10) 
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Community Development Director pursuant to subsection (2)(c) may appeal that decision to the Board of Adjustment as provided by Section 11-2-305.
(Amended by Ord. No. 29-2007, 08/07/2007, Ord. No. 25-2006, 9/5/2006, & Ord. No. 38-2006, 12/19/2006)
It shall be unlawful to place any recreation vehicle on any lot or parcel of land in the area covered by the zoning map and to use the same for human habitation, except when located in a recreation-vehicle court, or when used as temporary sleeping quarters when located on the same lot as a dwelling for a period of not more than fifteen (15) days in any one calendar year. It shall be unlawful to place a mobile home on any lot or parcel of land in an area covered by the zoning map and to use the same for human habitation, except in compliance with one or more of the following conditions.
(1) 
When located in a licensed mobile-home park or in a recreation-vehicle court.
(2) 
When placed on a lot on which a main building is being constructed subject to the following conditions:
(a) 
The mobile home will be connected to the City's water and sewer system.
(b) 
The Board of Adjustment, after public hearing, finds that property values in the surrounding area will be fully safeguarded. In making such a finding, the Board of Adjustment may specify the location on the lot or parcel of land where the mobile home may be placed in order to have the least effect on value of surrounding property.
(c) 
The mobile home may be placed on the lot or parcel of land only after the Board of Adjustment makes the finding required by paragraph (b) above and in accordance with the direction of the Board of Adjustment and only after a building permit has been issued for the main building.
(d) 
The mobile home may remain on the lot or parcel of land only until the earlier of completion of the main building or one year after issuance of the building permit for the main building. The mobile home shall be removed from the lot or parcel of land upon expiration of the time allowed by the preceding sentence.
(e) 
Before the mobile home is placed on the lot or parcel of land, the owner shall deposit with the City Treasurer the sum of $3,000 which shall be a bond to assure removal of the mobile home as required by paragraph (d) above. That amount will be returned to the owner upon removal of the mobile home as required. If the mobile home is not removed as required, the City may use the amount of the deposit to defray the City's expenses in obtaining removal of the mobile home. The owner shall, upon making the deposit, sign a statement that the City may use the deposit for that purpose.
(1) 
Since moved buildings have often been constructed in a time period prior to the adoption of a Building Code and are frequently left in an unsafe and unattractive condition, extra precautions shall be taken to insure that the buildings conform to this Title and that the appearance of the premises is in keeping with buildings in the surrounding area.
(2) 
No permit shall be issued for the moving of any building which has had prior use, from one site within the City to another site within the City or from a site outside of the City to a site within the City, without a pre inspection being made of the building by the Building Inspector prior to moving. The fee for conducting a pre inspection shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
(a) 
The following information shall be filed with the Building Inspector at the time the application is made:
(i) 
Location and address of the old and new site.
(ii) 
Plot plan of the new location, also showing adjacent lots on all side of the property and indicating all structures and improvements on said lots.
(iii) 
Plans and specifications for the proposed improvements at the new location, including plans for landscaping.
(iv) 
Photographs of the buildings to be moved.
(b) 
The application shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for site plan approval pursuant to Chapter 7 of this Title.
(c) 
Before the Commission may approve an application for the moving of a building onto a lot within the City, it must find:
(i) 
That the building will have no appreciable detrimental effect on the living environment and the property values in the area into which the structure is to be moved.
(ii) 
That the building and the lot on which the building is to be located will conform to the requirements of this Code and the Building Code.
(iii) 
That all required dedications and improvements for streets and other facilities shall be provided in conformity with City standards.
(d) 
Before a permit to move a building may be granted, the applicant shall post a bond or other assurance as determined by the City Council to cover costs of bringing the buildings and grounds up to standard. In the event of failure to comply with conditions required by the Council, the Council may declare the bond or other assurance forfeited.
(e) 
The bond shall also cover the costs involved in cleaning up the vacated site in the City, and restoring it to a safe and sightly condition.
Recreation-vehicle courts may be constructed and operated in accordance with the following guidelines and restrictions:
(1) 
Construction. Recreation-vehicle courts may be constructed upon approval of the Planning Commission subject to the following conditions:
(a) 
Recreation-vehicle courts are listed as a permitted or conditional use within the zone.
(b) 
The proposed site contains an area of at least one (1) acre.
(c) 
A plan, showing the design and layout of the proposed court, shall have been submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission.
(d) 
All recreation-vehicle courts shall provide adequate service facilities.
(2) 
Operation. Any recreation-vehicle court within the City, including any validly existing or legally nonconforming recreation-vehicle court, shall operate under the following guidelines and restrictions:
(a) 
The court owners are responsible to maintain all open spaces and pay all utilities for the Court.
(b) 
No parking is allowed outside of designated parking stalls within the recreation-vehicle court.
(c) 
Individual pads may have no permanent buildings located thereon.
(d) 
No propane tanks in excess of fifty (50) gallons that are not integrated as part of the unit are allowed within the court.
(e) 
The court is required to include a patron's permanent address as part of the innkeeper log.
(f) 
The longest permissible rate will be a thirty (30) day stay.
(g) 
Neither recreational vehicles nor patrons may stay more than one hundred twenty (120) days in a calendar year.
(Ord. No. 05-2012, 06/05/2012)
(1) 
No building permit shall be issued for the construction of a dwelling or commercial or industrial structure which is to be located on a lot or parcel outside of an approved subdivision, unless said lot or parcel shall be fully improved. Said full improvements shall consist of municipal water, secondary water, and sewer to the property, paved street, curb, gutter and sidewalk. If the lot or parcel abuts on either side with a lot or parcel for which curb, gutter, or sidewalk has not been installed, an applicant for a building permit may, in lieu of installing the improvements required by this paragraph prior to obtaining a building permit, include such improvements in his construction plans and sign an agreement with the City that such improvements will be installed, or if by recommendation of the City Engineer, a waiver of protest may be signed and approved by the City Council, waiving the right of the landowner to protest any possible future special improvement district.
(2) 
If an applicant for a building permit is required to install any improvements pursuant to the preceding paragraph, or if the Building Inspector determines that the construction contemplated by the application may result in any damage to a public street, curb and gutter, sidewalk, water, or sewer, or electric line, or any other publicly owned improvement, or if the construction contemplated by the application will include connection or relocation of any municipal water or sewer line or excavation within any public street, the Building Inspector shall require, prior to issuance of the building permit, that the applicant post with the City a guarantee of performance. Such performance guarantee will guarantee that all improvements required by the preceding paragraph will be installed to City standards and specifications, that any damage done during the construction to a sidewalk, curb, gutter, street, sewer line, water line, electric line or other public improvement will be repaired to City standards and specifications, and that all connections to and relocations of the municipal water and sewer system will be properly made. All such performance guarantees shall be in an amount determined adequate by the Building Inspector to protect the interests of the City, but in no event shall an applicant be required to post a guarantee in an amount greater than $15.00 per frontage foot of the lot or parcel to which the permit will apply. All guarantees shall be in the form required by Chapter 5 of Title 14 of City Code.
Purpose: Flag lots are intended to allow development of substantial, buildable properties where the extension of public streets cannot or should not be extended, due to sensitive land, topographic or other natural features.
Additionally, constraints created by the existing built environment may be a consideration. Lot size for such uses is necessarily large to help insure privacy of adjacent properties that are most impacted by the development of the flag lot(s).
(1) 
The Community Development Director may approve the creation of a flag lot and/or the construction of a one (1) family dwelling on a flag lot. Approval shall be subject to the following:
(a) 
The site is not developable under conventional development standards and procedures;
(b) 
No area, setback, or other variance will be required to allow the proposal;
(c) 
The proposal is compatible with the existing development, in terms of height, building materials and animal keeping and approval of the dwelling will not adversely affect the living environment of the surrounding area;
(d) 
No deleterious objects or structures shall be constructed or maintained on the premises; and
(e) 
Public safety issues, such as fire hydrants, have been adequately addressed.
(2) 
Submission Requirements. A detailed site plan shall be submitted for review by the Community Development Director. Said site plan shall include:
(a) 
All existing and proposed structures on the building site and adjacent parcels, driveway and parking areas and the area on the site to be landscaped;
(b) 
Proposed access to the building site along an access way which shall not be less than twenty-four feet (24') in width nor more than one hundred twenty feet (120') in length or as required by Section 503 of the International Fire Code. Two (2) adjoining flag lots may share one (1) access way when designated as a right-of-way easement for the perpetual use of the adjoining flag lots and as a public utility easement. At least twenty feet (20') for the full length of the access way shall be paved with either concrete or asphalt. No parking will be allowed on any portion of the access way. The portion of the access way that is unpaved shall be landscaped;
(c) 
The proposed area of a building site, which shall not be less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet;
(d) 
The setbacks from property line to the proposed structure, which shall meet the requirements of the underlying zone, except for side yards that abut existing rear yards, which shall be set back at least twenty feet (20');
(e) 
The orientation of the proposed house. A house located on a flag lot may orient the front of the house (i) parallel to the public right-of-way from which the access lane extends, or (ii) facing the side of the property on which the access lane is located. Orientation of a house does not affect where setbacks are measured on the lot. For example, the front setback is always measured from the lot line of the flag lot closest to and parallel to the public right-of-way from which the flag lot is accessed.
(f) 
The proposed width of the building site, which shall meet the minimum width of the underlying zone and extend at least sixty-seven percent (67%) of the depth of the lot;
(g) 
All setbacks. Where a property contains an access easement, setbacks shall be measured from the edge of the easement closest to the main structure, or where the main structure is proposed.
(Ord. No. 13-2015 § 1, 10/06/2015; Ord. No. 19-2018 § 1, 10/02/2018)
Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any school or other school facility, a site plan shall be approved by the Land Use Authority. The plan shall indicate the location and proposed use of all existing and proposed buildings, all open areas, athletic areas and facilities, the location of parking spaces, driveways, and points of ingress and egress. The Land Use Authority may require adjustments in the plan and attach such conditions thereto allowed by law as it may determine are necessary to further promote health, safety, and convenience of the residents of the City, and to improve the accessibility of the school, and preserve the quality of the living environment within and surrounding the facilities.
(Ord. No. 06-2015 § 6, 03/17/2015; Ord. No. 20-2025 § 5, 10/21/2025)
Each manufactured housing dwelling unit which is located in a zone other than the RMHP Zone shall meet the following requirements:
(1) 
The dwelling unit shall comply with all requirements of the zone in which it is located.
(2) 
The dwelling unit shall be certified under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 and shall not have been altered in violation of such certification.
(3) 
The dwelling unit must be taxed as real property or an appropriate affidavit filed with the Utah State Tax Commission as provided by Utah Code Annotated 1953, Section 59-2-602, as amended.
(4) 
The dwelling unit shall be permanently connected to all required utilities.
(5) 
Installation of the dwelling unit must meet the standards required by Section 10-1-101 of this Code. The space beneath the structure must be enclosed at the perimeter of the dwelling in accordance with minimum dimensions of 3 feet by 3 feet constructed to meet the requirements of the Uniform Building Code. All running gear, tongues, axles, and wheels must be removed at the time of installation.
(6) 
At least 60 percent of the roof of the dwelling unit must be pitched at a minimum of 2.75:12 and shall have a roof surface of wood shakes, asphalt, composition or wood shingles, concrete, fiberglass or metal tiles, slate, or built up gravel materials.
(7) 
The dwelling unit shall have exterior siding material consisting of wood, masonry, concrete, stucco, masonite, or metal or vinyl lap or any material meeting the Uniform Building Code. The roof overhang shall not be less than eight (8) inches, including rain gutters which may account for up to four (4) inches of the overhang required, measured from the vertical side of the dwelling unit. The roof overhang requirement shall not apply to areas above porches, alcoves and other appendages which together do not exceed one-fourth of the length of the structure.
(8) 
The width of the dwelling shall be at least twenty (20) feet at the narrowest point of its ground floor level for a length of at least forty (40) feet, exclusive of any garage area. Width shall mean the smaller of the two primary dimensions. The dwelling unit shall consist of multiple transportable sections at least ten (10) feet wide, unless transportable in three or more sections in which case only one section must be ten (10) feet wide.
(1) 
Unless the required amount of water rights have been tendered pursuant to this section, a builder, developer or property owner shall, as a condition of the issuance of a building permit, the recordation of a residential subdivision plat, or a change in use, tender to the City water rights in conformance with subsections (2)(a) and (b) of this section. All water rights tendered to the City must:
(a) 
Be capable of producing an annual quantity of water not less than the annual quantity which would be produced by an equivalent first class water share in the Springville Irrigation Company; and
(b) 
Meet beneficial use requirements found in Utah State Code and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
(2) 
Water shall be tendered based upon use, as follows:
(a) 
Single-Family Residential Use. Water shall be tendered in the amount equal to one (1) share per acre, and prorated for partial portions thereof, exclusive of public streets.
(b) 
Multi-family Residential Use and Nonresidential Use. Water shall be tendered at the time a building permit is issued or a change of use occurs, as follows:
(i) 
Similar Use. Developers shall submit a study that establishes water use for similar use properties in the State. The study shall include relevant information for each property including exterior landscaped area, exterior water features, utility and/or joint use area interior water uses, private interior water uses, number of employees and/or residents, and the square footage of the building(s). The developer shall use properties as similar to the property to be developed in the aforementioned characteristics. The City Engineer, taking into consideration the developer's provided study, shall determine the amount of water to be dedicated.
(ii) 
Fixture. If a similar use study is impracticable, then the developer shall submit a document to the City Engineer that includes type(s) and number of water supply fixtures, exterior landscaped area, exterior water features, utility and/or joint use area for interior water uses, private interior water uses, number of employees and/or residents, the square footage of the building(s), and any other information required by the City Engineer. The City Engineer, using his experience and the fixture standards provided by the City's adopted plumbing codes or the Utah Division of Drinking Water Standards, shall calculate the amount of water to be tendered for the development.
(iii) 
Change of Use. A developer or property owner who changes the use of a property that increases water usage for that property will be required to tender additional water based on the difference between the existing use and the proposed use using the similar use or fixture methodologies under this subsection (2)(b) of this section.
(Amended by Ord. No. 6-91; Ord. No. 04-2014 § 1, 02/18/2014)
(1) 
Utility Easements Required. Utility easements may be required as part of the site plan and/or building permit process.
(2) 
Vacating Utility Easements. Any person owning property within the City of Springville may apply to the City Council to vacate a utility easement located on his property. The property owner shall do so by submitting the request in writing to the Community Development Director. The request shall be accompanied by written permission from all interested utilities agreeing to the vacation of the easement. The Community Development Director shall submit the request along with his recommendation to the City Council as soon as practical. The City Council may approve the vacation when it appears to be in the best interest of all concerned parties.
(3) 
Building Over Private Property Utility Easement. Any person owning property within the City of Springville may apply, in writing, to the City Building Official for a permit to build over a utility easement located on the owner's property. The Building Official may issue said permit upon the following terms and conditions:
(a) 
The owner of said property shall furnish to the Building Official a letter addressed to the City wherein the owner(s) of the property do hold harmless and indemnify the City and indicating that said owner will pay for and be responsible for any costs associated with the building or structure constructed on the easement, and if required its removal, should the easement become active and a use of the easement is required by the City or any legitimate utility company. The request shall be accompanied by written permission from all interested utilities agreeing to building over of the easement.
(4) 
Building Under Private Property Utility Easement. If the utilities are or will be constructed aboveground, buildings and structures may be built, provided at least:
(a) 
Fifteen feet (15') clearance is maintained between building structure and utility lines; and
(b) 
Five feet (5') clearance is maintained between building structure and any utility pole.
Bus benches and bus shelters may be located on public property when approved by the City Council in accordance with Section(s) 4-3-103 and 4-3-104. Bus benches and bus shelters shall not be located on private property.
(Ord. No. 13-2010, 10/05/2010)
No building permit shall be issued, nor shall any site plan or subdivision be approved, for any property which is crossed over or impacts any part of an underground drain, unless the plans and specifications for the construction to be accomplished thereon provide for the removal and replacement of such underground drain, and the plans and specification for removal and replacement have been approved by the district, company, companies, person or persons owning the easement, recorded or prescriptive, for the underground drain. A waiver of the requirement to remove and replace the underground drain shall meet the requirement of this Section if in writing, and if signed by the district, company, companies, person or persons having authority to waive the requirements to remove and replace the underground drain.
The Land Use Authority may require the inclusion of an environmental impact statement, prior to site plan, subdivision, or building permit approval. All environmental impact statements shall include the information specified below and be prepared in accordance with the standards specified in this Title and Title 14.
(1) 
Name of proposed project.
(2) 
Date of preparation of the statement.
(3) 
Names and addresses of the owner and developer.
(4) 
A description of the project, including:
(a) 
The type of project.
(b) 
A topographic map or maps showing the features of the proposed project, including the location of existing and proposed dwellings and other structures, buildings, paths, recreational areas, roads, and open space.
(c) 
If staged development is contemplated, the sequence of such development and the approximate time of construction for each stage.
(d) 
The description of the proposed project should be sufficiently detailed to reflect all of the data necessary to enable the Land Use Authority to make a decision as to whether or not the proposed project is consistent with the City's Master Plan and otherwise complies with the provisions of this Code.
(5) 
A description of the surrounding environment of the project, including the location and flows of streams, springs, seeps, and storm drainage channels, if any, in or near the proposed project, and the location of the project in relation to municipalities, urban centers, recreational sites, farmlands, and other significant features.
(6) 
A narrative statement, including an analysis of the negative and positive consequences of the proposed project with respect to the following features:
(a) 
Soil erosion and control of erosion within the proposed project area.
(b) 
The types and extent of vegetation and wildlife, and the re-seeding of cuts and fills.
(c) 
Culinary and irrigation water and systems for provision of the same.
(d) 
Geologic hazards and the disposition of such hazards or soil conditions which may cause injury to life or improvements, including buildings and the utility system.
(e) 
Fire hazards and the provision for control of fire and dust.
(f) 
Flood hazards and the provision for the control of floods.
(g) 
Underground drainage, if needed, and the disposal of the same.
(h) 
Surface drainage and the disposal thereof.
(i) 
An evaluation of the following socio-economic factors: probable changes in population resulting from the project; probable changes in economic structure of the area; probable amount of additional traffic on off-site access streets; impact on and demand for use of existing sewer lines, water supply lines, and other facilities; estimated costs of improving off-site facilities which may be needed to adequately serve the area, whether or not such improvements will be funded by the developer; estimated costs of constructing on-site private as well as public improvements and comparison of the anticipated tax revenues with the cost of services which will likely be imposed on the City.
(Ord. No. 20-2025 § 6, 10/21/2025)
The Land Use Authority may require the inclusion of a geologic study as part of the site plan, subdivision, or building permit approval process. Each geologic study which may be required by any provision of this Title or Title 14 shall include the following documents and information:
(1) 
A map showing the site location and regional setting of the subject property.
(2) 
A geologic map which illustrates actual or potential landslides, fault zones, shallow water tables, expansive or collapsible soils, debris flows, flood areas, and any other pertinent natural or artificial features that might influence the stability of the subject property or adjacent property. Actual or probable surface and subsurface conditions shall be shown with those relations and conditions that are conjectural being clearly labeled as such. The proposed grading, filling, excavation, or structure to be erected shall be shown in relation to the geologic features. All corrective or remedial action that is proposed shall be shown and clearly identified as such.
(3) 
Maps shall use a scale of one inch (1") equals one hundred feet (100'), with contour lines at five-foot (5') intervals. Existing contours shall be shown by dashed lines, and proposed contours shall be shown as solid lines. Boring logs, cross-sections, test trench logs, soil sample descriptions, and test results shall be included.
(4) 
A description of the proposed grading, filling, excavation, or structure.
(5) 
An analysis of the effects of the proposed grading, filling, excavation, or erection of a structure in relation to the conditions shown in the geologic maps.
(6) 
With regard to a structure, an analysis of the manner in which the same, as constructed, will be made reasonably safe for human habitation.
(7) 
A description of any corrective or remedial action necessary to comply with applicable provisions of this Title. All such actions shall be described and analyzed in detail.
(8) 
A list, including title, author, and date, of all prior studies or reports that are relied upon to make the report.
(9) 
A certificate in substantially the following form: "I hereby certify that I am a geotechnical engineer or an engineering geologist, as those terms are commonly used and accepted in the profession. I have examined the geologic report to which this certificate is attached, and the information and conclusions contained therein are, without any reasonable reservation not stated therein, accurate and complete. All procedures and tests used in said report meet minimum applicable professional standards," signature.
(Ord. No. 20-2025 § 7, 10/21/2025)
(1) 
Purpose. The purpose of this Section is intended to promote, preserve, and enhance the important hydrologic, biological, ecological, aesthetic, recreational, and educational functions that creek corridors provide the City of Springville.
(2) 
Definitions. For the purposes of this Section only, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the below meaning:
"Creek"
means any natural stream or natural waterway within Springville City and includes, but is not limited to, Dry Creek, Hobble Creek and Spring Creek.
"Recreation and maintenance easement"
means a twenty foot (20') wide public recreation, access and maintenance easement of no greater than three percent (3%) cross-slope located on each side of the banks of any creek.
"Structure"
means a building or something that is built, framed, erected, constructed, installed or placed on the ground for which a building permit is required pursuant to any building code or local, State or Federal law or regulation.
(3) 
At the time of development, the developer of any property abutting a creek shall provide Springville with a recreation and maintenance easement. The recreation and maintenance easement shall provide adequate space for a ten foot (10') trail with five foot (5') wide shoulders for maintenance of the waterway and trail recreation use. Maintenance of the trail may include the use of motor vehicles. The recreation use of the trail shall include, but not be limited to, bicycling, jogging, walking, sightseeing and other recreational use. Where the recreation and maintenance easement exceeds ten percent (10%) of the parcel of property owned by an owner or where any appropriate legal balancing test requires, Springville City will either forgo the easement requirement or pay just compensation for the easement.
(4) 
Creek Corridor Development Work. The owner of property abutting any creek in Springville shall obtain all necessary approvals and follow all requirements of the State of Utah, including, without limitation, all Division of Water Rights Stream Alteration Program requirements, and all approvals and requirements of Springville City for any of the following listed activities:
(a) 
Divert, fill in, line, or cover the natural course of any creek.
(b) 
Install or build any improvements or structures.
(c) 
Dump or permit the dumping of any garbage or other refuse.
(d) 
Cut, grub or remove any trees or other natural vegetation, remove any stone or earth, or otherwise disturb the natural state of the area.
(5) 
All structures shall be set back at least fifty feet (50') from the bank of the nearest creek's edge to the structure at the point where the bank edge begins to meet a three percent (3%) cross-slope.
(6) 
Bridges. Subsection (5) of this Section does not apply to the following:
(a) 
The City, State or Federal government may construct a bridge for a public purpose;
(b) 
A property owner may construct a private driveway bridge off of a public right-of-way as long as the bridge is engineered and installed to ensure that the bottom of the bridge (meaning the lowest point of any portion of the bridge above the creek) is two feet (2') above the one hundred (100) year base flood elevation and any improvements associated with the bridge, including, without limitation, piers and/or abutments, are engineered so that one hundred (100) year flood elevation and associated creek flows will not be restricted or compromised; or
(c) 
A property owner may construct and maintain one (1) private walking bridge on their property(ies) that crosses Hobble Creek as long as the owner meets the following requirements:
(i) 
The bridge must connect two (2) properties owned by the same property owner, one (1) of which is located in Springville City (the "Springville property") and the other property located in Mapleton City (the "Mapleton property");
(ii) 
The owner's Springville property must be in either the R1-10 or R1-15 zone;
(iii) 
The two (2) properties that are connected by the bridge must each consist of an area of at least three-quarters (0.75) acre;
(iv) 
The entire distance of the creek's bank along the owner's Springville property must be higher in elevation than the creek's bank of the owner's Mapleton property;
(v) 
The owner shall follow the City's building permit and flood permit processes and obtain all necessary approvals before commencing construction of the bridge;
(vi) 
The bridge shall not be any wider than ten feet (10') from edge to edge, measured at the widest point of the bridge structure;
(vii) 
In the event that the bridge is to be located within a recreation and maintenance easement, the owner shall provide Springville City with a twenty foot (20') wide easement in a form acceptable to the City Engineer that connects the recreation and maintenance easement around the bridge and along the owner's property to ensure that the recreation and maintenance easement will still meet the purposes for the easement;
(viii) 
The bridge shall be engineered and installed to ensure that the bottom of the bridge (meaning the lowest point of any portion of the bridge above the creek) is two feet (2') above the one hundred (100) year base flood elevation and any improvements associated with the bridge, including, without limitation, piers and/or abutments, are permanently located outside of the channel of the creek and the one hundred (100) year flood elevation;
(ix) 
The owner shall not hang any item on the bridge that would hang below the lowest point of the bridge above the creek;
(x) 
The owner shall be responsible for all flood damage caused by or related to the bridge and shall sign a hold harmless and indemnification agreement that indemnifies the City from any and all claims, which agreement must be in a form acceptable to the City and runs with the property;
(xi) 
The owner must provide the City with a written maintenance plan (the "maintenance plan") that ensures the owner will:
(A) 
Have the legal right to access the bridge from both sides of Hobble Creek at any and all times with heavy equipment to clear debris and/or temporarily remove the bridge;
(B) 
Keep the creek corridor near and around the bridge clear of debris;
(C) 
Meet the requirements of this Section;
(D) 
Take appropriate actions to address flooding risks associated with all unique features, as determined by the City's Public Works Director or their designee, on the owner's properties near and around Hobble Creek and the bridge that could cause flooding; and
(E) 
Remove the bridge should ownership change or any of the requirements of this Section are no longer met;
(xii) 
In the event that it appears to the City that the maintenance plan provided by the owner in subsection (6)(c)(xi) of this Section cannot be carried out, the owner shall meet with the City and the owner must do one (1) of the following: demonstrate that the maintenance plan still works, change the maintenance plan to meet the requirements of subsection (6)(c)(xi) of this Section, or remove the bridge;
(xiii) 
Whenever there is a flash flood warning for the Hobble Creek area issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Weather Service or any other State or Federal agencies, the owner shall either remove the bridge within twenty-four (24) hours of the flash flood warning or have heavy equipment on standby (meaning located on the owner's property or within twenty (20) minutes of the owner's property) to remove debris from the bridge during the flash flood warning; and
(xiv) 
The owner shall permanently remove the bridge should the bridge cause or be associated with any flooding or the owner decides to sell the owner's property.
(7) 
A residential local street accessing lots abutting Hobble Creek in a new residential subdivision may have a reduced park strip width of a minimum of three feet (3') on each side of the street, resulting in a minimum right-of-way width of forty-nine feet (49'), subject to the following criteria:
(a) 
The subdivision is located between 1200 East and 1700 East.
(b) 
The subdivision includes a recreation and maintenance easement as required by subsection (3) of this Section.
(c) 
The subdivision has fewer than eight (8) lots.
(d) 
Driveway approaches do not encroach on the sidewalk.
(e) 
Trees, meeting the species and planting specifications adopted by the City for street trees, shall be planted on the private property along the back of the sidewalk at thirty feet (30') on center, five feet (5') from the back of the sidewalk.
(f) 
No trees shall be planted in the park strip.
(g) 
The park strips shall be landscaped with ground cover, shrubs and other plantings, or sod.
(i) 
Rocks used as ground cover shall be between one and one-half inches (1.5") and four inches (4") in size.
(ii) 
Plant material shall cover at least fifty percent (50%) of the park strip area within three (3) years of planting.
(Amended by Ord. No. 36-2006, 12/05/2006; Ord. No. 09-2020B § 1, 05/05/2020; Ord. No. 05-2021 § 1, 02/16/2021; Ord. No. 10-2025 § 1, 06/17/2025)
(1) 
Applicability. This Section shall govern any facility, residence, or other circumstance that constitutes a residential facility for persons with a disability as defined in this Title. The requirements of this Section shall govern and control any contrary provisions of this Code.
(2) 
Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to comply with Sections 10-9a-516 and 10-9a-520, Utah Code Annotated 1953, and avoid discrimination in housing against persons with disabilities as provided in the Utah Fair Housing Act and the Federal Fair Housing Act, as amended, as interpreted by the courts having jurisdiction over Springville City.
(3) 
Requirements. Subject to the provisions of this Section, and notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Title, a residential facility for persons with a disability shall be a permitted use in any zone where similar residential dwellings that are not residential facilities for persons with a disability are allowed. Each residential facility for persons with a disability shall conform to the following requirements:
(a) 
The facility shall comply with all applicable building, safety and health regulations, the Americans with Disabilities Act, fire regulations, and all applicable State core standards and licensing requirements, and any standards set forth in any applicable contract with a State agency. The facility shall also comply with the City's land use ordinances applicable to single-family dwellings for the zone in which it is to be located, except as may be modified pursuant to this Chapter.
(b) 
The following site development standards and parking standards shall be applicable:
(i) 
Each facility shall be subject to the same minimum site development standards applicable to a dwelling unit in the zone in which the facility is located;
(ii) 
The minimum number of parking spaces required for the facility shall be the same as the number required for a dwelling with similar occupancy density in the same zone.
(c) 
No facility shall be made available to an individual whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat or health or safety of other individuals or whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others unless the threat or risk to property can be eliminated or significantly reduced by reasonable accommodation.
(d) 
Prior to occupancy of the facility, the person or entity licensed or certified by the Utah Department of Human Services or the Utah Department of Health to establish and operate the facility shall:
(i) 
Provide a certified copy of all such required licenses to the City Recorder;
(ii) 
Obtain a City business license, if required under applicable provisions of this Code;
(iii) 
Certify, in a sworn affidavit, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and
(iv) 
Certify, in a sworn affidavit submitted with the application, that no person will be placed or remain in the facility whose prior or current behavior, actions and/or criminal incidents or convictions have demonstrated that such person is or may be a substantial risk or direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals, or whose said behavior, actions and/or incidents or convictions have resulted in or may result in substantial physical damage to the property of others. Such affidavit shall be supplemented and updated not less than one hundred fifty (150) days nor more than one hundred ninety (190) days after the date of issuance or renewal of the business license, and at the time of the application for renewal of the business license.
(e) 
The use permitted by this Section is nontransferable and shall terminate if:
(i) 
A facility is devoted to or used as other than a residential facility for persons with a disability;
(ii) 
The license or certification issued by the Utah Department of Human Services, Utah Department of Health or any other applicable agency terminates or is revoked; or
(iii) 
The facility fails to comply with the conditions set forth in this Section.
(f) 
No residential facility for persons with a disability shall exceed eight (8) residents.
(g) 
Each residential facility for persons with a disability shall obtain permits that verify compliance with the same building, safety, and health regulations as are applicable in the same zoning area to similar uses that are not residential facilities for persons with a disability.
(4) 
"Reasonable accommodation" means a change in any rule, policy, practice, or service necessary to afford a person with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. The following words have the following definitions:
(a) 
"Reasonable"
means that a requested accommodation will not undermine the legitimate purpose of existing zoning regulations notwithstanding the benefit that the accommodation will provide to a person with a disability.
(b) 
"Necessary"
means that the applicant must show that, but for the accommodation, one (1) or more persons with a disability likely will be denied an equal opportunity to enjoy the housing of their choice.
(c) 
"Equal opportunity"
means achieving equal results as between a person with a disability and a nondisabled person.
(5) 
Request for Accommodation. None of the requirements of this Section shall be interpreted to limit any reasonable accommodation necessary to allow the establishment or occupancy of a residential facility for persons with a disability; provided, however, that an accommodation cannot be granted to waive a material zoning requirement (such as lot coverage, parking, setback or height standards), as reasonably determined by the Community Development Director.
(a) 
Any person or entity wanting a reasonable accommodation shall make application therefor to the Community Development Director. Such application shall specifically articulate, in writing, the following:
(i) 
The name, mailing address, and phone number of the applicant;
(ii) 
The nature and extent of the disability;
(iii) 
An exact statement of the ordinance or policy from which the applicant needs a reasonable accommodation;
(iv) 
The applicant's proposed reasonable accommodation;
(v) 
A statement detailing why such reasonable accommodation is necessary; and
(vi) 
The physical address of the property where the applicant requests the reasonable accommodation.
(b) 
When considering whether or not to grant a reasonable accommodation, the Community Development Director shall, as applicable, in consultation with the City Administrator and the City Attorney, consider the following factors, among others deemed appropriate and applicable:
(i) 
The zoning ordinance applicable to the property;
(ii) 
The anticipated parking, traffic, and noise impact on the neighborhood if the reasonable accommodation is granted;
(iii) 
The extent to which the accommodation will or will not benefit the persons with a disability;
(iv) 
Whether or not the applicant has demonstrated that the accommodation will affirmatively enhance the users' lives or ameliorate the effects of the users' disability(ies);
(v) 
Whether or not, without the accommodation, similar housing is available in the City for the applicant or group of applicants;
(vi) 
The anticipated impact of the requested accommodation on the immediate neighborhood; and
(vii) 
The requirements of applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.
(c) 
A written decision shall be sent to the applicant within sixty (60) days after the application.
(6) 
Appeal. If a request for a reasonable accommodation is denied, such decision may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment within ten (10) days after such denial.
(Ord. No. 17-2017 § 3, 08/01/2017)
(1) 
Definitions.
(a) 
"Primarily Residential"
zone for the purposes of this Section and any applicable State law in determining the location of any medical cannabis pharmacy or medical cannabis productions establishment means the following zoning districts:
(i) 
Residential Zoning Districts A-1, R1-15, R1-10, R1-8, R1-5, R2, RMHP, RMF-1, RMF-2 and all other residential zoning districts;
(ii) 
Any property zoned with a Westfields, Mixed-Use or Lakeside Overlay or any other overlay that allows residential dwellings;
(iii) 
Village Center Zoning District; and
(iv) 
Town Center Zoning District.
(b) 
The definitions in Title 26, Chapter 61a, Utah Code Annotated 1953, Utah Medical Cannabis Act, and Title 4, Chapter 41a, Utah Code Annotated 1953, Cannabis Production Establishments, are hereby adopted by this Section.
(2) 
Standards.
(a) 
The following standards apply to all cannabis production establishments:
(i) 
There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors, odors or waste into the environment from any facility where growing, processing or testing of cannabis occurs.
(ii) 
Cannabis production establishments shall meet the land use requirements for the zone in which they are located.
(iii) 
All State law requirements shall be met for a cannabis production establishment.
(iv) 
Cannabis production establishments shall not be located in or within six hundred feet (600') of a district that is zoned as primarily residential or within one thousand feet (1,000') of a community location.
(v) 
Each cannabis production establishment shall obtain a City business license before conducting business within the City and shall be subject to all business license requirements, including, without limitation, those that are and may be hereafter adopted that are specific to cannabis production establishments.
(b) 
The following standards apply to all medical cannabis pharmacies:
(i) 
No cannabis products shall be visible from outside a medical cannabis pharmacy.
(ii) 
Medical cannabis pharmacies shall meet the land use requirements for the zone in which they are located.
(iii) 
Medical cannabis pharmacies shall not be located in or within six hundred feet (600') of a district that is zoned primarily residential or within two hundred feet (200') of a community location.
(iv) 
Medical cannabis pharmacies shall not operate between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
(v) 
All State law requirements shall be met for a medical cannabis pharmacy.
(vi) 
Each medical cannabis pharmacy shall obtain a City business license before conducting business within the City and shall be subject to all business license requirements, including, without limitation, those that are and may be hereafter adopted that are specific to medical cannabis pharmacy.
(Ord. No. 24-2019 § 1, 11/19/2019; Ord. No. 02-2020 § 1, 01/21/2020)
(1) 
Purpose. This Section is established to:
(a) 
Provide regulations for residential short-term rentals in residential zones;
(b) 
Preserve the residential character of Springville neighborhoods;
(c) 
Provide existing homeowners economic relief;
(d) 
Help promote affordable housing; and
(e) 
Protect the safety and general welfare of Springville residents.
(2) 
Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(a) 
"Host"
means an owner who rents their primary residence as a short-term rental.
(b) 
"Owner"
means a person or persons who permanently occupies a primary residence they own in fee title. A permanent resident shall not be a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or similar corporate entity.
(c) 
"Primary residence"
means the owner's usual place of return for housing as documented by at least two (2) of the following: motor vehicle registration; driver's license; voter registration; or tax documents showing the residential unit as the owner's residence for the purposes of a home owner's tax exemption. A person may have only one (1) primary residence.
(d) 
"Short-term rental" or "STR"
means a portion of a primary residence that is used for a temporary stay for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days by a renter. An STR shall not be a place that hosts events, parties or activities.
(e) 
"STR stay"
means the entire period of time, including both days and nights, a renter stays within an STR.
(3) 
Host Present. A host shall be present and occupy their primary residence during the entirety of an STR stay, unless one (1) of the following exceptions applies:
(a) 
Ninety (90) Nights. A host may rent out their primary residence as an STR for up to ninety (90) nights in a calendar year without occupying the primary residence during the STR stay. The host shall provide the contact information to an STR renter of a representative who will be available to immediately respond twenty-four (24) hours per day for any day the host is not occupying the primary residence during an STR stay.
(b) 
Temporary Absence. A host may leave their permanent residence for a temporary, bona fide absence not to exceed three (3) years, such as a temporary job assignment, sabbatical, or voluntary service. In order to continue to rent the STR during the host's temporary absence, the host must designate with the City a host representative who shall fulfill all of the host's requirements for STR stays within the host's primary residence during the host's temporary absence.
(4) 
Noise Requirements.
(a) 
The noise levels during an STR stay shall not:
(i) 
Exceed sixty (60) decibels at any property boundary of the host's primary residence from the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., or
(ii) 
Exceed eighty (80) decibels at any property boundary of the host's primary residence for longer than one (1) hour during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(b) 
A host shall be responsible to make sure the noise requirements in this subsection and all other noise-related regulations of this Code are followed during an STR stay.
(5) 
Permit/Licensing.
(a) 
As a requirement of operating an STR, a host shall meet the requirements for, obtain and maintain a valid STR permit from the Community Development Department. In order to obtain a permit, a host shall complete an application form as provided by the Community Development Department.
(b) 
As part of the application, a host will be required to provide, among other items, a parking plan showing:
(i) 
One (1) additional designated off-street parking space for an STR that is under two thousand (2,000) square feet in size; or
(ii) 
Two (2) additional designated off-street parking spaces for an STR that is over two thousand (2,000) square feet in size.
(c) 
Each sleeping room, and the residence in which it is situated, must meet adopted International Residential Code requirements for egress and for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
(d) 
In addition to an STR permit from the Community Development Department, a host shall also obtain and maintain a current business license and follow all required STR-specific current and future business license requirements.
(6) 
Violations.
(a) 
It shall be a violation for any host to operate an STR:
(i) 
Without first obtaining an STR permit or maintaining a valid business license for the STR; or
(ii) 
That does not comply with the requirements of this Section or this Code.
(b) 
Each day that a violation occurs or continues is a separate violation.
(c) 
For any violation of this Section, the Code Enforcement Officer may issue a written citation or notice of violation to the owner, specifying the violation and the penalty to be imposed.
(i) 
For the first violation within any twelve (12) month period, the host shall be given a written warning.
(ii) 
For a second violation within any twelve (12) month period, the penalty shall be a $500.00 fine.
(iii) 
For a third violation within any twelve (12) month period, the penalty shall be a $750.00 fine.
(iv) 
For a fourth violation within any twelve (12) month period, the penalty shall be a $750.00 fine and the host's STR permit and business license shall be revoked for a period of one (1) year.
(Ord. No. 18-2020 § 2, 09/15/2020; Ord. No. 07-2023 § 1 (Exh. A), 05/02/2023)
(1) 
Purpose Statement. The purposes of this Section are to:
(a) 
Create new housing units to meet increased growth while maintaining the residential character of single-family neighborhoods;
(b) 
Provide more housing choices in residential zones;
(c) 
Allow more efficient use of existing single-family dwellings and public infrastructure;
(d) 
Offer a means for residents to remain in their homes and neighborhoods, and obtain extra income, security, companionship, and services; and
(e) 
Broaden the range of affordable housing throughout the City.
(2) 
Owner Occupant. For the purposes of this title, "owner occupant" shall mean the following:
(a) 
An individual who:
(i) 
Possesses, as shown by a recorded deed, fifty percent (50%) or more ownership in a dwelling unit; and
(ii) 
Occupies the dwelling unit with a bona fide intent to make it his or her primary residence; or
(b) 
An individual who:
(i) 
Is a trustor of a family trust that:
(A) 
Possesses fee title ownership to a dwelling unit;
(B) 
Was created for estate planning purposes by one (1) or more trustors of the trust; and
(C) 
Occupies the dwelling unit owned by the family trust with a bona fide intent to make it his or her primary residence. Each living trustor of the trust shall so occupy the dwelling unit except for a trustor who temporarily resides elsewhere due to a disability or infirmity. In such event, the dwelling unit shall nevertheless be the domicile of the trustor during the trustor's temporary absence.
(3) 
Applicability. Accessory dwelling units shall be permitted as specified in the "Land Use Matrix" found in Section 11-4-301.
(4) 
Types of Accessory Dwelling Units. An ADU may be one (1) of the following:
(a) 
Within Single-Family Detached Dwelling. A property owner may:
(i) 
Convert a portion of the existing living area within a single-family dwelling into an ADU;
(ii) 
Construct an addition onto a single-family dwelling for an ADU; or
(iii) 
Include an ADU as part of new construction of a single-family dwelling; or
(b) 
Within a Single-Family Attached Dwelling. A property owner may:
(i) 
Convert a portion of the existing living area within a single-family attached dwelling into an ADU;
(ii) 
Include an ADU as part of a new construction of a single-family attached dwelling; or
(c) 
Detached Accessory Building. A property owner may:
(i) 
Convert a portion of an area within an existing detached accessory building into an ADU;
(ii) 
Construct an addition onto an existing accessory building for an ADU; or
(iii) 
Include an ADU as part of a newly constructed accessory building.
(d) 
Recreational vehicles and mobile homes shall not be used as an ADU. All ADUs in detached accessory buildings shall be on a foundation that meets the building code requirements.
(5) 
Standards. Accessory dwelling units shall conform to the following requirements:
(a) 
General Requirements Applicable to All Accessory Dwelling Units.
(i) 
Single-Family Dwelling. Accessory dwelling units shall only be allowed on lots that have only one (1) single-family detached or attached dwelling structure and no other dwelling structures.
(ii) 
Thirty (30) Day Rental. Accessory dwelling units shall not be rented for any period of time less than thirty (30) days.
(iii) 
One (1) per Lot. Only one (1) ADU shall be allowed on a lot that contains a single-family dwelling. A property owner's vesting in a detached ADU shall end should the property owner apply for and/or start using an ADU within the property owner's single-family detached dwelling. Likewise, a property owner who currently has an ADU within their single-family detached or attached dwelling cannot also start to make use of an ADU in a detached accessory building without first discontinuing the usage of the ADU within their single-family detached dwelling.
(iv) 
Density. Accessory dwelling units shall not be considered a dwelling for calculating block density standards or as part of density bonus calculations under an overlay that allows for density bonuses.
(v) 
Ownership. An ADU shall not be sold separately or subdivided from the principal single-family dwelling unit.
(vi) 
Owner Occupancy. An ADU shall only be permitted on a property when an owner occupant lives on the property within either the principal single-family dwelling or the ADU. Exceptions to owner occupancy may be permitted if the property owner has resided on the property for at least one (1) year and applies to have the occupancy requirement suspended if any of the following reasons exists:
(A) 
The owner has a bona fide, temporary absence of three (3) years or less for activities such as a temporary job assignment, sabbatical, or voluntary service. Indefinite periods of absence from the dwelling may not qualify for this suspension. City staff may require written documentation verifying the need for the suspension.
(B) 
The owner is placed in a hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility or other similar facility.
(vii) 
Number of Residents. The total number of residents that reside in an ADU may not exceed the number allowed for a "family" as defined under Section 11-3-402.
(viii) 
Home Occupation Businesses. Home occupation businesses shall be restricted to a home office use which creates no customer traffic.
(ix) 
Separate Living Areas. An accessory dwelling unit must provide eating, sleeping and sanitation facilities separate from the principal dwelling unit.
(x) 
Registration. An ADU must be registered with the Community Development Department and receive a zoning certificate as required by this Section.
(xi) 
Building Codes. An ADU shall meet all of the requirements of local, State and Federal building and fire codes.
(xii) 
Utility Meters. A single-family dwelling with an accessory dwelling shall have one (1) but no more than two (2) meters for each water, gas, and electricity utility service, and each meter shall be in the property owner's name. Impact fees may be required when adding a detached accessory dwelling unit.
(b) 
Additional Requirements – Single-Family Dwelling. Accessory dwelling units located within a single-family dwelling shall comply with the following standards:
(i) 
Land Use Regulations. Any addition to the single-family dwelling for an ADU shall comply with the building height, yard requirements, and building coverage requirements of the underlying zoning ordinance and other applicable land use regulations.
(ii) 
Entrance Locations. Entrances to an ADU that is located within a single-family dwelling shall be designed in a manner that does not change the appearance of the primary dwelling as a single-family dwelling.
(iii) 
Parking. A property owner shall provide at least one (1) additional on-site parking space for an ADU, which parking space shall be in addition to the required number of parking spaces for the single-family dwelling. The parking space for the ADU shall be at least nine feet (9') by eighteen feet (18'). Tandem parking spaces may be used to satisfy this requirement.
(c) 
Additional Requirements – Detached Accessory Building. An accessory dwelling unit located in a detached accessory building or as an addition to an existing accessory building shall comply with the following standards:
(i) 
Setbacks. Accessory dwelling units located in a detached accessory building shall comply with all applicable setbacks for accessory use structures found in Sections 11-4-405 and 11-4-406.
(ii) 
Height. An accessory building with an ADU located within it shall be limited in height to twenty feet (20').
(iii) 
All "residential site development regulations" applicable to accessory use structures found in Article 4 of this Chapter, any other applicable sections of this Code, and any other zoning or land use regulations for the underlying zoning district or any applicable overlay zoning district.
(iv) 
Size Requirements. The maximum area of an ADU within a detached accessory building shall be the maximum square footage allowed for an accessory building under the City's land use regulations.
(v) 
Entrance Locations. The entrance to an ADU unit in a detached accessory building shall be located:
(A) 
Facing an alley, public street or facing the rear facade of the single-family dwelling on the same property;
(B) 
Facing a side or rear property line provided the entrance is located a minimum of ten feet (10') from the side or rear property line;
(C) 
Exterior stairs leading to an entrance shall be located a minimum of ten feet (10') from a side or rear property line unless the applicable side or rear property line is adjacent to an alley in which case the minimum setback for the accessory building applies to the stairs.
(vi) 
Parking.
(A) 
In the R1-10 and R1-15 zones, a property shall provide a minimum of two (2) additional on-site parking spaces for an ADU, which two (2) parking spaces are in addition to the required number of parking spaces for the single-family dwelling. Each parking space for the ADU shall be at least nine feet (9') by eighteen feet (18') in area. Tandem parking spaces may be used to satisfy this requirement.
(B) 
In all other zones, a property owner shall provide at least one (1) additional on-site parking space for an ADU, which parking space shall be in addition to the required number of parking spaces for the single-family dwelling. The parking space for the ADU shall be at least nine feet (9') by eighteen feet (18'). Tandem parking spaces may be used to satisfy this requirement.
(vii) 
Floodplain. Accessory dwelling units located in a detached accessory building are prohibited within a floodplain.
(6) 
ADU Zoning Certificate. Property owners seeking to establish an ADU shall first apply for a zoning certificate for the ADU by filling out an application with the Community Development Department and paying any required fees. In the event that the ADU meets all of the requirements of this Section, the Community Development Department will provide the property owner with a zoning certificate for the ADU.
(7) 
Building Permit. A property owner shall apply for and meet all requirements to obtain a building permit for the proposed ADU, regardless of method of creation.
(8) 
Certificate of Occupancy. A property owner must obtain certificate of occupancy for an ADU. A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until a zoning certificate is issued. A zoning certificate may be issued at the same time as the certificate of occupancy.
(9) 
Proof of Owner Occupancy. An application for an ADU shall include documentation that demonstrates an owner occupant resides on the property.
(10) 
Recorded Notice. A lot approved to have an ADU shall have a recorded notice, the form of which shall be approved by the City Attorney, and shall be filed with the Utah County Recorder's Office. The form shall state that the owner occupant must occupy the property as required within this Section. Such deed restriction shall run with the land until the ADU is abandoned or revoked.
(11) 
Abandonment. If a property owner is unable or unwilling to fulfill the requirements of this Section, the owner shall remove those features of the ADU that make it a dwelling unit. Failure to do so will constitute a violation of this Section.
(Ord. No. 17-2020 § 6, 08/04/2020; Ord. No. 22-2021 § 1, 08/17/2021; Ord. No. 18-2025 § 1 (Exh. A), 09/02/2025)