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Council approves zone text amendment to align accessory building height standards east and west of I‑15
Summary
Farmington City Council approved a zone text amendment to allow accessory buildings east of I‑15 to match allowances west of I‑15 (up to the height of the main dwelling) and to maintain a one-foot setback allowance adjacent to commercial uses; the Planning Commission had recommended approval.
Community Development Director Lyle Gibson presented a proposed zone text amendment prompted by a discrepancy in accessory-building height allowances: agricultural zones west of I‑15 allow up to 27 feet, while properties east of I‑15 were limited to 15 feet. The amendment would allow accessory buildings more flexibility on the east side, generally prohibiting accessory structures from exceeding the height of the primary residence and preserving a one-foot allowance adjacent to commercial uses for storm-water considerations.
Gibson said the Planning Commission recommended the change and staff presented findings that the amendment increases flexibility for a limited number of properties and provides additional clarity in the code. Councilmember Amy Shumway moved to approve the amendment, Councilmember Melissa Layton seconded, and the council voted unanimously to adopt the text change.
The amendment does not grant unlimited height; it ties accessory structure height to the primary dwelling and preserves design standards for the Original Townsite Residential district as noted in the staff report.
