Eagle Mountain has changed it’s setback requirements again during the Jan 17th, 2017 City Council meeting. There was quite a bit of discussion on the set back change among council members. The change was open to public comment, but no residents voiced their concern or approval of the change. The set backs are basically the regulations that specify how close to the property line you can, or in this case have to place your buildings.
This change modified the setback for commercial buildings. It changed the law so that a commercial building now has a maximum setback of 20 feet. This changed the ordinance from the old maximum setback of 25 feet. It also added some specific reasons that would allow the City Council to approve exceptions to the set back law.
A. Does not interfere with the use, enjoyment, and character of adjacent properties;
B. The success of the business necessitates an increased setback, proven by data or research;
C. Additional setback is not solely to provide space for parking between the building and the street;
D. Topography or natural features make it impossible or impracticable to place the building within the
setback.
The setback laws were changed in 2016 as well. Ordinance O-16-2016 changed the setbacks for building overhangs such as awnings, decks, bay windows, and building pop outs.
NOTE: Setbacks may change after this article is posted, please consult the City Code for more details.
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