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\"Do we have anything set up for Firewise landscape initiatives or incentives?\" Graff asked during public comment. Planning staff answered that the city runs drought-tolerant and 0-scape landscaping programs but does not have a Firewise program in place.

Graff said she had seen the benefits of Firewise efforts elsewhere in helping property owners create defensible space and reduce fire transfer between properties. Staff encouraged public involvement and said the city could consider outreach or education about defensible-space practices, but no formal program or funding was announced.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 25, 2025 - Roy City Planning Commission","oneSentenceSummary","A resident attending the meeting asked whether the city has a Firewise landscaping initiative to encourage defensible space; planning staff said the city currently runs drought-tolerant landscaping (\"0-scape\") programs but not a Firewise program.","taxTitle","Roy, Weber County, Utah","taxId",7510,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6622785,"Staff proposes new R‑5 and density changes for R‑3/R‑4 zones; council asks for site examples",1041,2091000,3132000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2781345-a89f9ca0bd5b0e975301dae1c1ac20d4&start=2091&end=3132","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2781345-a89f9ca0bd5b0e975301dae1c1ac20d4/thumbnail_2091000.jpg","/articles/6622785/Roy/Weber-County/Utah/Staff-proposes-new-R5-and-density-changes-for-R3R4-zones-council-asks-for-site-examples","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622785-4cba89581e5f5f8e81d6164e4efa425f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771010713&Signature=ThNoNhXPFvsuRBdy71Ki7yuaeqPu3cX0nEMxnXu2~Zsr6TMjqfeg6o5uoqTEayxHaHpC80OLg238kUC7ePZrDAYeppP58UQ2A1dkK3Spsm0lY8poVyNj36W0CRRfHWpA8oy8QL3oTXN-4Nkjj3eLms-ExliEF6mfmdZfuQPTRFkS-V7asEkMFCwm20veDjh9XFksnTfDfFKzkk1K5IFG5iK4reyGuFLAIOySqUbtrX~hdGNdGxmlwf~7Q6kQ0FsPnrwQxO~d3-z8jLhDMcpcuGpyxTbRsp5no7huK~mMX3Ie~41TVmHYoaWdgjih~6KCjEjEZ27O~j~DZogGxvUjVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Planning staff proposed creating a new R‑5 residential zone and adjusting density caps for R‑3 and R‑4 to clarify multifamily development rules.

Under the draft, R‑4 would align with a Station South-type density of about 18 units per acre, while a new R‑5 would permit roughly 25 units per acre (approximately 7,500 square feet per unit in multifamily calculations). Staff said the intent is to make unit-per-acre math consistent and to provide an option for higher density where appropriate; the Station Central designation was noted separately as allowing still higher densities in transit-focused locations.

Commissioners expressed caution about a 25-units-per-acre allowance, noting that at a 35-foot height cap the result would be a large surface-area footprint. Staff said any rezoning would be subject to public notice and the regular application process, which would allow case-by-case review. Members asked staff to return with specific parcels and visual examples showing how 18 or 25 units per acre would appear in local neighborhoods before any formal zone changes proceeded.

Staff noted available vacant parcels and underutilized R‑4 lots that might be candidates but said many would require consolidation or infrastructure extensions to support higher density. No rezoning or ordinance change was adopted at the meeting.","Planning staff outlined a package that would raise allowable densities in some multifamily zones, proposing an R‑5 category at about 25 units per acre and making R‑4 closer to 'Station South' at 18 units per acre. Commissioners asked staff to identify candidate parcels and examples before advancing any rezoning process.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":79,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6622789,"Officials propose standards for circular driveways, hammerheads to improve safe access on busy roads",644,1447000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2781345-a89f9ca0bd5b0e975301dae1c1ac20d4&start=1447&end=2091","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2781345-a89f9ca0bd5b0e975301dae1c1ac20d4/thumbnail_1447000.jpg","/articles/6622789/Roy/Weber-County/Utah/Officials-propose-standards-for-circular-driveways-hammerheads-to-improve-safe-access-on-busy-roads","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622789-54c762187f1abf2eb154ab6380a110ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771010713&Signature=leE982wiFex3MLY1JNhdGb6vtLa8YaVjr~pAcs45E6Z4atNZ-u1MjnJYJ7tbd5fdB6oeOVb8kyPlZr6REDd38iMcsE36PCyCuvVjA587xpZpU8eMsdhuSWkyPMOQNwVEUDEblOnCT62NClPQVCuf2wnKVpS5PLlDNOIVxxjb3o9N5uVUXfWkzHkCB2wFkOY0shJrO2Dp5~s4zzpxTVXHKp7GCuWZOkKB76ABojem~3q~EwBlF11QD~Q5qLbs9tK56~ubqVI74NrmSkbj8VPWCwkcD9cPh3-ncnsSMryzW~YqGzls75k4f51NOI6CKVDLN2GsNx3sji9-VoNndbbrDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Planning staff presented draft standards for circular driveways and hammerheads aimed at improving access on several busy corridors.

Staff described dimensional guidance developed with the city engineer: a 14-foot driveway width, a 17-foot interior diameter and a 31-foot exterior diameter for the circular layout, a 10-foot minimum from sidewalk and a 25-foot front-yard setback. Staff emphasized the design is intended for access — to let drivers leave facing forward — not to increase front-yard parking.

A hammerhead (a short turnaround allowing a driver to back in and pull straight out) was offered as an alternative where site constraints prevent a full circular driveway; the hammerhead dimensions discussed included a 14-foot width and about 16-foot depth for the turnaround area. Staff said gravel surfacing would be permissible and that the code would still limit impervious area (staff proposed that no more than 50% of the front yard be paved).

Officials noted that some of the corridors named in the proposal are UDOT roads (including portions of 5600 South and 3500 West), and any change on those roads would require UDOT approval; staff said the hammerhead option could allow compliance with UDOT constraints when a full circular layout is not permitted. Commissioners generally favored offering both options — circular and hammerhead — while acknowledging the circular driveway will be practical on a limited number of properties with larger front yards.

Staff said they will move the proposal forward for additional review and include applicable roadway lists and technical drawings in future packets.","Planning staff presented draft dimensional standards for circular driveways and hammerhead turnarounds designed to let drivers exit properties facing forward. The proposal applies as an exception on several arterial roads; UDOT approval will be required where state roads are involved.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6622794,"Fire marshal: Trailers and RVs parked near homes are 'an exposure'; officials debate setback options",828,56000,884000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2781345-a89f9ca0bd5b0e975301dae1c1ac20d4&start=56&end=884","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2781345-a89f9ca0bd5b0e975301dae1c1ac20d4/thumbnail_56000.jpg","/articles/6622794/Roy/Weber-County/Utah/Fire-marshal-Trailers-and-RVs-parked-near-homes-are-an-exposure-officials-debate-setback-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622794-94410acd4319554932327956406fcd8e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771010713&Signature=Vz641emM3~F3du08Jy917es7yM3VX-6IJKF1I6Vzb2tyFInk~y-KJS2iTd8M1GuK3dAYRgMYrIV2Shpn4pjQt1L5yQm3qsNqo99a~UHfHZ4ssVqnVxMpLXpMbjRBB7U5VHppVxV1YOyW-SRSC0Mscx9FF9rUB0vgJ-tuyZ~ZtVgY6GLA5c7B9diXW~4Xxg6dHe1S7P2b2QJ4utyb~YTreIWoHnDBDvqFl9jbJ2xuDGhWC3vvChEXs9SagCLuCVcNGLkFaQKvu6fr9kI~2d9hIwzVPPdQXUGvl4jSdn8B81PnJrmrHcqPTGNuuGDo2V6nMB-bLbPcvQQfTugSqX~umQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Deputy Fire Marshal Mike King told city officials that trailers, motorhomes and other large items parked next to homes create a fire exposure and complicate firefighting access.

\"Everything is considered an exposure to us,\" King said, adding that in many residential situations the fire department has no jurisdiction to order removal. He said modern building materials and lighter trailer construction can make fires flash and spread faster, and noted firefighters aim to arrive on scene within about seven minutes.

The planning staff said the discussion was a continuation of a prior agenda item about marking or regulating trailers in front yards. Commissioners and staff debated whether to change setback rules so that at least one side of a property remain accessible to emergency personnel, and several members suggested a minimum 36-inch clearance between parked trailers and adjacent property lines as one possible requirement. Staff noted existing setback policy aims for roughly 5 feet between structures to reduce fire transfer.

Planning staff reported that under current code, a second curb cut requires at least 100 feet of street frontage in the RE-20 zone, limiting how many properties could add side-yard trailer parking. Commissioners also raised concerns that smaller lots could not meet proposed dimensional standards and that allowing trailers on both sides of a house could defeat setback goals.

No ordinance change was approved. One planning staff member said they did not see sufficient support on the body to forward a public hearing to amend the ordinance and suggested the matter could be revisited alongside related driveway rules.

Officials said they would continue to educate residents about fire safety and defensible space but emphasized limits on enforcement authority for private residential parking.","Roy municipal staff continued a discussion about allowing trailers and RVs to be parked in front or side yards. Deputy Fire Marshal Mike King told officials such vehicles and items next to homes are an \"exposure\" and urged defensible space; planning staff and commissioners debated setback distances and whether to change the ordinance.","actionData","errors"]

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Resident asks whether the city offers 'Firewise' landscaping programs; staff says not currently

Staff proposes new R‑5 and density changes for R‑3/R‑4 zones; council asks for site examples

Officials propose standards for circular driveways, hammerheads to improve safe access on busy roads

Fire marshal: Trailers and RVs parked near homes are 'an exposure'; officials debate setback options