10-17A-18: HOBBY GARAGE UNITS – SPECIFIC STANDARDS:
Hobby garage units shall meet the following additional standards:
A. Site location of hobby garage facilities shall be:
1. Located where main access into the project is not directly across the street from residential; and
2. Main access shall be permitted only from a public street. Access to individual storage units shall be permitted only from interior private drives.
B. Each hobby garage unit shall have a minimum front setback of twenty feet (20') from interior private drive.
C. Each hobby garage unit shall have minimum floor dimensions of twenty feet (20') wide by forty feet (40') deep.
D. Each hobby garage shall have at least one (1) garage door and one (1) exterior door to access the hobby garage. The exterior door cannot be connected to garage door.
E. Garage door minimum dimensions shall be at least ten feet (10') wide by fourteen feet (14') high.
F. Height of hobby garage units are limited to a single story:
1. Maximum height of units shall not exceed twenty-five feet (25').
2. Free standing mezzanines are allowed in units.
G. Building façades shall have:
1. Architectural variations such as contrasting building materials and textures, and variations in rooflines, colors to blend in with the surrounding neighborhood; and
2. Exterior vertical surfaces fronting public streets shall be covered with fifty percent (50%) of the area in decorative materials such as: decorative brick veneer, stone, textured block, or other similar materials, and the remaining fifty percent (50%) shall be finished with stucco; except, accent features of painted or rustic metal are permitted and shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the exterior; and
3. Colors are limited to natural, muted tones that emulate the local geologic formations common to the area and blend with the predominant colors of the natural surroundings.
H. Areas not covered by private drive, driveways, or buildings must be landscaped according to title 10, chapter 23 of this code.
I. Lighting shall be required and shall comply with dark sky principles and regulations.
J. Individual hobby garage units shall not be used for manufacturing, retail or wholesale selling, office functions, other business or service uses, and/or residential use.
K. Hobby garage units shall not permit the bulk storage of any hazardous, flammable, or explosive materials; hazardous or extremely hazardous waste; or any material which creates obnoxious dust, odor, or fumes.
L. Each hobby garage unit is limited to the following:
1. One-half (1/2) bath, limited to sink and toilet only; and
2. There shall be no kitchen or cooking facilities. Permitted items include: microwave, refrigerator, and wet bar sink (twelve inches (12'') wide or less).
M. Hobby garage ownership and operation requirements:
1. Units which are not subdivided and owned entirely by the same owner shall provide operational plans or CC&Rs to the city as part of the application for review.
2. Units which are subdivided as condominiums and individually owned must comply with all provisions in this title and the Utah Condominium Act.
3. All units, whether subdivided or unsubdivided, shall be managed by a common manager or entity. (Ord. 2022-10-008, 10-20-2022)