Planning Commission Mtg
Regular MeetingWest Bountiful, UT · August 22, 2023
Agenda
Mayor
Kenneth Romney WEST BOUNTIFUL Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION
Alan Malan
City Engineer/ Land
Use Administrator 550 North 800 West Commissioners
Kris Nilsen West Bountiful, Utah 84087 Dell Butterfield
Laura Mitchell
City Recorder/ Phone (801) 292-4486
Community Corey Sweat
FAX (801) 292-6355 Dennis Vest
Development
www.WBCity.org
Cathy Brightwell
THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING
AT 7:30 PM ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023, AT THE CITY OFFICES.
1. Prayer/Thought – Commissioner Sweat;
Pledge of Allegiance – Commissioner Butterfield.
2. Confirm Agenda.
3. Discuss Home Occupation Business Regulations and Uses.
4. Discuss Detached Accessory Dwelling Units.
5. Meeting Minutes from August 8, 2023.
6. Staff report
a. Engineering (Kris Nilsen)
b. Community Development (Cathy Brightwell)
7. Adjourn.
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This agenda was posted on the State Public Notice website (Utah.gov/pmn), the city website (WBCity.org), emailed to
planning commissioners, and provided to the Davis Journal on August 18, 2023, by Cathy Brightwell, City Recorder.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
DATE: August 18, 2023
FROM: Cathy Brightwell, Kris Nilsen
RE: Home Occupation Business License Uses
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This memo continues the discussion of home occupation regulations and uses as previously considered by
the planning commission at its June 9, July 25, and August 8, 2023, meetings. The attached exhibit
incorporates those comments and makes additional suggestions to provide a basis for continued discussion.
Background
The city council has asked the planning commission to review zoning and home occupation regulations and
propose recommendations to eliminate conflicts. They also suggest a determination of the types of
businesses that can be allowed as home occupations and those that should be prohibited.
Summary of Previous Discussions
Updates related to previous discussions are shown on the attached Exhibit in red, and items still needing
attention are highlighted in yellow. The draft has been submitted to Mr. Doxey for legal review.
Additional Discussion Items
One item still requiring discussion has to do with private schools in residential areas. Staff was asked to
review the previous decisions that were made when the topic was considered in 2022.
At its April 26, 2022 meeting, the planning commission discussed a proposal to consider places of worship or
primary schools (private, parochial, and homeschool pods) as conditional, or to define quasi-public uses as “a
use operated by a private non-profit, educational, religious, recreational, charitable, or philanthropic
institution; generally, such uses have the purpose of primarily serving the public, such as churches, private
schools, universities, and similar uses.”
The planning commission decided to deny the proposed text change. They said it is not about the city not
wanting a private school, but about finding a location that fits. They said there is likely a place within the city
for this type of application and they are willing to give it more consideration in a different location that does
not cause disruption to a residential area.
At its May 3, 2022, meeting, the city council also denied the request for text change and directed the
planning commission to explore where private schools might be allowed in the city, including defining the
terms public/quasi-public and/or creating an overlay zone specific to the use. The suggestion for an overlay
zone was thought to be a way to limit the area needed and have specific parameters tied to the use.
An additional use for consideration is storage units/facilities. If businesses are allowed in garages or
accessory structures, can a resident rent out space for personal storage, vehicles, boats, trailers, etc., if it
complies with the square footage restrictions?
550 North 800 West, West Bountiful, UT 84087 (801) 292-4486
Exhibit
August 18, 2023
WBMC 17 ZONING
17.04.030 Definitions
"Home occupation" means an occupation of a person which is carried on by that person and/or others
within the same family entirely within the dwelling unit in which the person or persons reside and which
occupation is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes and does not
change the character, of the dwelling or of the neighborhood. The home occupation shall not involve the
use of any accessory building, either attached or detached, or yard space or activity outside the main
building or use of more floor area than the equivalent of fifteen (15) percent of the main floor area of the
dwelling unit, nor shall it involve the installation in the dwelling of special equipment and/or fixtures, and
plumbing or electrical wiring or such special fixtures or equipment which are not ordinarily or customarily
used in a dwelling; provided, however, that outside private swimming pools may be used for swimming
instruction if the instruction is given only by members of the family related by blood, marriage or adoption
who are residing within the dwelling. Neither shall a home occupation involve the use of any part of a
dwelling for which, by reason of any state, federal or local law or ordinance, special or extra entrances or
exits, or special rooms are required as a prerequisite condition to the operation of such use or for which
such laws or ordinance require a license or permit. The planning commission may impose additional
conditions pursuant to a conditional use permit.
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WBMC 5.04 BUSINESS LICENSES IN GENERAL
5.04.010 Definitions
“Business” means all activities engaged in within the corporate limits of West Bountiful carried on for the
purpose of gain or economic profit, except that employees rendering service to employers shall not be
considered to be engaging in business unless otherwise specifically prescribed.
"Engaging in business" means the sale of tangible personal property or the rendering of personal services
for others for a consideration by persons engaged in any trade, craft, business, occupation, profession or
other calling, except the rendering of personal services by an employee to his or her employer under any
contract of personal employment, but includes the operation of storage buildings or storage warehouses for
the storing of motor vehicles, trailers, boats, and other household equipment or personal property.
“Home Occupation” means a business operated in a dwelling or structure on a residential property by the
resident of the property.
5.04.040 License Fee Levied
The license fee payable by persons engaging in or carrying on any business within the city shall be
periodically fixed by resolution of the city council and listed in the city’s Consolidated Fee Schedule.
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WBMC 5.28 HOME OCCUPATIONS
5.28.010 Definitions Scope
5.28.020 License Required Purpose
5.28.030 Application For License
5.28.040 RequirementsSpecific Businesses to be Conditional
5.28.050 Exemptions to LicenseSpecific Businesses Prohibited
5.28.060 Requirements
5.28.070 Exemptions To License
5.28.080 Noncompliance; Revocation And Suspension Of Permit
5.28.090 Home Occupation Business License Renewal And Delinquency
5.28.100 License Not Transferrable
5.28.010 Definition/Scope (new)
"Home occupation" means any occupation conducted within a dwelling and carried on only by persons
residing in the dwelling, which is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling and for which
a Home Occupation Business License has been issued by West Bountiful City.
The requirements of this Chapter shall apply to any home occupation conducted within the city. Home
occupations may be conducted only in residential or agricultural zones, or within homes qualifying as a
prior nonconforming use. The provisions of the Chapter shall not be construed to limit or prohibit any other
requirements of this Title, of the West Bountiful Municipal Code, or of other governing laws.
5.28.020 License RequiredPurpose (new)
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the residential character and lifestyle of residential zones within
West Bountiful City To ensure compliance with this chapter, a Home Occupation Business License must be
obtained from West Bountiful City before a person may use any part of a dwelling in a residential zone for
a home occupation. Under certain circumstances provided in Section 5.28.030, a conditional use permit
must also be obtained.
The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that home occupations remain incidental and accessory to the
residential use within the dwelling or on the dwelling site and that any coincidental nuisance remains
within the dwelling or on the dwelling site.
5.28.030 Application For License
A. A Home Occupation business license application may be obtained from the city offices or from the
city website. Each application shall be submitted to the city recorder and accompanied with by
payment of the business license application feeas provided in 5.04.040.
B. It is unlawful for any person to provide false information to the city in relation to the application for,
issuance of, or continuation of, a business license, or to knowingly cause or permit the same to be
done.
C. The applicant shall give written notice of the nature and description of the home occupation to all
property owners within 300100 feet (or, adjacent property owners including those directly across the
street) of the exterior boundaries of the property upon which the home occupation is to be conducted.
Evidence of the required notice must be supplied to West Bountiful City as part of the Home
Occupation Business License Application. If the home occupation requires a conditional use permit,
notice will be increased to properties within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property on
which the home occupation is to be conducted.
D. Except as provided in subsection E, the City Recorder may issue the Home Occupation Business
License when:
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1. The requirements of 5.28.040 this Chapter have been satisfied; or
2. If a conditional use permit is required from the Planning Commission, the permit has been
issued, the conditions of that permit have been satisfied, and the applicant has agreed to the
conditions in writing.
E. Notwithstanding subsection D, the applicant must also apply for a conditional use permit and pay the
application fee for review and approval by the Planning Commission under Chapter 17.60 if any of
the following apply:
1. The home occupation requested conflicts with the minimum requirements provided in
Section 5.28.060;
2. The City Recorder determines that approval of the application may conflict with the intent
of this chapter without imposing additional conditions; or
3. The specific business use is listed in Section 5.28.040.
4. The applicant or City receives a notice of protest to the application; or
5. The Home Occupation Business License Application is for a day care, nursery, or
preschool, which must follow Utah Department of Health regulations for child day care
including, but not limited to, a background check.
5.28.040 Specific Businesses to be Conditional (NEW)
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the following uses are conditional, and
require a conditional use permit approved by the planning commission prior to issuance of a business
license – except when on-site operations are limited to office related functions.
1. Day care, nursery, or preschool, which must follow comply with the Utah Department of Health,
Bureau of Child Care Development regulations. including, but not limited to, a criminal
background check of the applicant.
2. Automobile and truck engine repairs (gas & diesel?).
3. Boat, motorcycle, snowmobile, off road vehicle, and similar small engine equipment repairs.
4 Towing and trucking, except where on-site operations are limited to office-related functions.
5. Furniture or cabinet making.
6. Welding or machine shop.
7. Hairstylist, barber, esthetician services, massage therapy, etc.
8. Contractors, landscapers, and tree services., except where on-site operations are limited to office-
related functions.
9. Group instructional services such as music, art, dance, yoga, swimming, sports, etc.
10. Other occupations that are demonstrated to be substantially similar to the above.
5.28.050 Specific Businesses Prohibited (NEW)
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the following uses cannot qualify as home
occupations:
1. Motor vehicle sales, rentals, and outdoor storage of vehicle inventory.
2. Body work, painting, detailing, or fiberglass repair on vehicles, boats, or similar…
3. Funeral chapels and mortuaries.
4. Gift shops.
5. Restaurants.
6. Kennels (except as permitted in A-1 and A-S zones), veterinary services, or animal daycare;
7. Mobile Toilet business;
8. Sexually-oriented businesses.
9. Retail tobacco specialty businesses.
10. Retail e-cigarette specialty businesses.
11. Medical Cannabis pharmacy (except as permitted in the A-S zone).
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12. Cannabis production establishment (except as permitted in the A-S zone).
13. Any business that is prohibited in the City’s commercial or industrial zones.
More discussion needed on private schools and storage facilities.
5.28.060 Requirements
A. A person who is not a resident of the dwelling shall not be employed to work on the premises.
B. The home occupation must be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling or structure
in which it is located and may not change its purpose or character.
C. The home occupation shall not involve the use of any part of a dwelling or structure for which by
reason of state, federal or local law or ordinances, special or extra entrances or exits or special rooms
are required as a prerequisite condition to the operation of such use or for which said laws or
ordinances require a license or permit, except as approved by the Planning Commission.
D. More than one Home Occupation Business License may be issued if the additional businesses will
function as one business operation and if after review, it is specifically determined that the total of all
businesses will not have an impact on the community greater than one business.
E. The home occupation shall not involve the use of more than the equivalent of fifteen (15) percent of
the main total used floor area of the dwelling. nor involve the installation of special equipment and/or
fixtures, plumbing or electrical wiring for such special fixtures or equipment which are not ordinarily
or customarily used in a dwelling, unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission.
F. Inventory or supplies may not occupy more than fifty (50) percent of the permitted area. No storage
of merchandise, equipment, or materials shall occur outside the home or an approved garage or
accessory structure.
The home occupation must be operated entirely within the approved dwelling, except that 25% of a
garage or accessory building or structure on the same property as the dwelling may be used, so long
as it does not change the residential character of the lot or would otherwise be contrary to the purpose
of this chapter.
G. Additional conditions may be imposed by the Planning Commission if the garage or accessory
structure is to be used for:
1. Storage of chemicals or tanks; or
2. Storage of equipment or vehicles.
H. If a home occupation is authorized for a garage, off-street parking arrangements in compliance with
this title must exist for any personal vehicles owned and/or operated by the applicant. Off-street
parking will be provided for both personal vehicles and business customers.
I. With the exception of drop-offs or pick-ups associated with an instructional occupation, on-street
parking at any location other than directly adjacent to the approved site is prohibited.
J. Yard space may not be used for home occupation activities, except:
a. Outside private swimming pools may be used for swimming instruction if the swimming
instruction is given by a bona fide resident of the dwelling.
b. Yard space may be used for day care provided the yard is entirely fenced.
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c. Yard space may be used for other similar activities that will not alter the residential nature
of the neighborhood in which the home occupation will be conducted.
d. In no event shall outdoor storage be permitted in relationship to the Home Occupation
Business License.
K. In no event shall outdoor storage be permitted in relationship to the for a Home Occupation Business
License. (What is outdoor storage? A small trailer? A business vehicle? Etc.)
L. Business operation shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm, unless shorter hours
are set by the planning commission.
M. The home occupation must comply with all fire, building, plumbing, electrical and health codes and
all federal, state and local laws.
N. The home occupation may not cause or create a demand from municipal or utility services or
community services, including traffic, in excess of those usually and customarily provided for in
residential uses. Home occupations which will generate additional traffic or parking in excess of
those usual and customary residential uses require Planning Commission approval.
O. The home occupation may not be a nuisance or cause undue disturbance to the neighborhood.
P. The home occupation may not alter the residential character of the premises or unreasonably disturb
the peace and quiet, including radio and television reception, of the neighborhood by reasons of
color, design, materials, construction, lighting, odors, sounds, noise, or vibrations.
Q. Merchandise, goods, or customer services may not be advertised or otherwise visible from the
exterior of the building in which the home occupation is operated.
R. Signs, advertising or displays of any kind mayshall not be visible from the public streets or from the
exterior boundaries of the property on which the home occupation is conducted.
S. The home occupation shall be operated in a manner that complies with any special conditions
established by the Planning Commission and made part of the record in connection with the
application for a conditional use permit, as the Planning Commission deems necessary to carry out
the provisions and intent of this chapter and Chapter 17.60.
T. Home occupations requiring State or Federal licensing must be in compliance with all State and
Federal regulations before a Home Occupation Business License will beis issued.
5.28.070 Exemptions To License
The following uses are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
1. Sale of goods or services by City residents age 14 and under which sale of goods or services does
not conflict with other sections of this Code;
2. Temporary home occupations such as garage sales, yard sales, or craft boutiques that occur not
more than four (4) times a year with each event lasting not more than seventy-two (72) hours;
3. Promotional meetings for the purpose of taking orders for merchandise, by invitation only, which
occur not more than once per month;
4. Community/neighborhood fund raisers which are sponsored and/or approved by City staff;
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5. Any person engaged in business for solely religious, charitable or other type of strictly nonprofit
purpose who is tax-exempt in such activities under the laws of the United States and the State of
Utah;
6. Any person engaged in a business specifically exempted from municipal taxation and fees by the
laws of the United States or the State of Utah;
7. Any person selling, offering for sale, or taking orders for or soliciting the sale of any farm
products, but not including dairy products, actually produced, raised or grown by the person so
selling, offering for sale or taking orders for, or soliciting the sale of any such farm products; and
8. Other exemptions as specifically approved in writing by the City Council.
5.28.080 Noncompliance; Revocation And Suspension Of Permit
The City Recorder may revoke or suspend, or decline to renew, a Home Occupation Business License for a
violation of any of the requirements of this chapter, or for failure of the licensee to comply with the
conditions of the license. The City Recorder may suspend the license temporarily to give the license holder
a specified reasonable period of time to cure deficiencies.
The Planning Commission may revoke, suspend or modify the conditional use permit associated with a
Home Occupation Business License for violation of any of the requirements of this chapter or Chapter
17.60, or the conditions of the permit; or for failure of the permit holder to maintain the Home Occupation
Business License.
The Planning Commission may suspend the permit temporarily to give the permit holder a specified
reasonable period of time to cure deficiencies. If such deficiencies are not cured by the specified period of
time, the Planning Commission shall revoke the conditional use permit associated with the Home
Occupation Business License. During the period of suspension, the Planning Commission may impose any
restrictions or conditions upon the permit holder, including cessation of all activities.
5.28.090 Home Occupation Business License Renewal And Delinquency
A Home Occupation Business License is subject to annual renewal, with the license year being the calendar
year.
A Home Occupation Business License shall be renewed annually provided there have been no confirmed
violations or detrimental effects which may, in the opinion of the City Recorder, require termination, or
planning commission review if the home occupation was approved as a conditional use.
All license fees provided herein shall be due and payable on or before January 15th of any calendar year, or
before commencing a new business. In the event any fee is not paid on or before such date, a penalty of
fifty (50) percent of the amount due shall be imposed and shall become a part of the license fee imposed by
this chapter. The date of delinquency and the amount of the penalty may be amended periodically by
resolution of the City Council provided that the amended date and penalty shall be prospective only,
effective the next calendar year.
5.28.100 License Not Transferrable
No license granted or issued under the provisions of this chapter shall in any manner be assignable or
transferable or authorize any person other than the licensee named therein to do the business specified in
the license.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
DATE: August 18, 2023
FROM: Cathy Brightwell, Kris Nilsen
RE: Detached Accessory Dwelling Units
_______________________________________________________________________________
The planning commission has suggested consideration of detached ADUS for some time. This memo
begins the discussion on whether they are a good fit for West Bountiful and if so, what protections
and regulations should be considered.
Background
- ADUs, within or attached to a single-family dwelling, have been allowed for many years in West Bountiful.
- The Utah Legislature has promoted ADUs as an alternative housing option.
- Surrounding cities have adopted regulations to allow detached ADUs (Bountiful, North Salt Lake,
Farmington, Layton)
- The General Plan encourages consideration of a variety of housing types to be able to meet the needs of a
variety of residents. Goals include meeting the demands of all stages of the life cycle, including starter and
senior housing, where appropriate, including ADUs. Listed benefits include providing affordable rental
housing and allowing first-time homeowners to gain access to homes that would otherwise be out of reach
by renting out an additional unit.
Why Should Detached ADUs be Considered?
- Allow opportunities for property owners to provide social support for family members where independent
living is desirable.
- Provide for affordable housing opportunities.
- Make housing units available to moderate income people who might otherwise have difficulty finding
homes within the city.
- Provide opportunities for additional income to offset rising housing costs.
Staff is looking for guidance from the planning commission on what direction to take as it begins to
research the issue. For example,
1. Allow D-ADUs in all residential areas or limit them to certain areas of the city?
2. If allowed, should size be limited? For example, maximum 1200 sf?
3. If allowed, should there be a limit as to how many on a property?
4. Similar to existing ADUs, should owner be required to live on property?
5. What kind of parking requirements should there be?
6. Should there be architectural design requirements?
550 North 800 West, West Bountiful, UT 84087 (801) 292-4486
1 West Bountiful City August 8, 2023
2 Planning Commission Meeting
3 PENDING – NOT APPROVED
4 Posting of Agenda - The agenda for this meeting was posted on the Utah Public Notice website, on the
5 West Bountiful City website, and at city hall on August 4, 2023, per state statutory requirement.
6 Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of West Bountiful City held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at
7 West Bountiful City Hall, Davis County, Utah.
8 Those in Attendance:
9 MEMBERS ATTENDING: Chairman Alan Malan, Commissioners Corey Sweat, Dennis Vest, Dell
10 Butterfield, Laura Mitchell, and Council member Kelly Enquist.
11 STAFF ATTENDING: Cathy Brightwell (Recorder) and Debbie McKean (Secretary). Kris Nilsen (City
12 Engineer) joined the meeting at 8:45 pm.
13 VISITORS: Aimee Hinojosa, Dannie McConkie.
14 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Chairman Malan.
15 1. Invocation by Commissioner Sweat
16 Pledge of Allegiance- Commissioner Butterfield
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18 2. Confirm Agenda
19 Chairman Malan reviewed the proposed agenda. Corey Sweat moved to approve the agenda as
20 presented. Dell Butterfield seconded the motion. Voting was unanimous in favor among all members
21 present.
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23 3. Home Occupation Business Regulations and Uses.
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25 Commissioner packets included a memorandum dated August 4, 2023, from Kris Nilsen and Cathy
26 Brightwell regarding Home Occupation Business License Uses with an attached redline Exhibit of
27 affected sections of the West Bountiful Municipal Code previously considered by the planning
28 commission at the June 9, and July 25, 2023, meetings. The exhibit blends those comments and suggests
29 additional ideas to provide a basis for continued discussion.
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31 The planning commission reviewed and discussed the entire Exhibit and after much discussion created a
32 list of conditional and prohibited uses for Home Occupations. A new definition of Home Occupation,
33 Purpose, and Scope was also added, along with other clarifications. Changes are listed below.
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35 5.04.010 Definitions
36 “Home Occupation” means a business operated in a dwelling or structure on a residential property by
37 the resident of the property.
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39 5.28.010 Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that home occupations remain incidental and
40 accessory to the residential use within the dwelling or on the dwelling site and that any coincidental
41 nuisance remains within the dwelling or on the dwelling site.
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43 5.28.020 Scope
44 The requirements of this Chapter shall apply to any home occupation conducted within the city. Home
45 occupations may be conducted only in residential or agricultural zones, or within homes qualifying as a
46 prior nonconforming use. The provisions of the Chapter shall not be construed to limit or prohibit any
47 other requirements of this Title, of the West Bountiful Municipal Code, or of other governing laws.
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49 5.28.030 Application for License
50 C. It was decided to reduce the distance requirement for notification of neighbors for a standard home
51 occupation from 300 ft to 100 ft. In the case of a home occupation requiring a conditional use permit,
52 the 300 ft distance still applies.
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54 D. Some discussion took place regarding whether to require a written notification of consent from the
55 property owner in the case of a renter applying for a home occupation license. Dennis Vest felt it should
56 be in writing. Cathy Brightwell pointed out that that information is currently required on the application.
57 Corey Sweat stated that the rental agreement between the renter and property owner should be the
58 vehicle used and that it should not be the responsibility of the city. The majority of commissioners
59 concurred that a written statement of approval from the property owner is not necessary.
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61 5.28.040 Specific Businesses to be Conditional
62 Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the following uses are conditional, and
63 require a conditional use permit approved by the planning commission prior to issuance of a business
64 license, except when on-site operations are limited to office related functions.
65 1. Day care, nursery, or preschool, which must comply with the Utah Department of Health, Bureau
66 of Child Care Development regulations.
67 2. Small engine repairs related to boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles, OHV vehicles, and equipment
68 repairs.
69 3. Boat/Auto repair, body work, painting, detailing or fiberglass repair.
70 4. Towing and trucking.
71 5. Furniture or cabinet making.
72 6. Welding or machine shop.
73 7. Hairstylist, barber, esthetician services, or massage therapy.
74 8. Contractors, landscapers, tree services, and trucking businesses, except where on-site operations
75 are limited to office-related functions.
76 9. Group instructional services such as music, art, dance, yoga, etc.
77 10. Other occupations that are demonstrated to be substantially similar to the items in this
78 subsection.
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80 5.28.050 Specific Businesses Prohibited
81 Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the following uses cannot qualify as home
82 occupations:
83 1. Motor vehicle sales, rentals, and outdoor storage of vehicle inventory.
84 2. Vehicle body work, painting, detailing or fiberglass repair on vehicles/boats or similar items.
85 3. Funeral chapels and mortuaries.
86 4. Gift shops.
87 5. Restaurants.
88 6. Kennels (except as permitted in A-1 and A-S zones), veterinary services, or animal daycare;
89 7. Porta Potty businesses.
90 8. Sexually-oriented businesses.
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91 9. Retail tobacco specialty businesses.
92 10. Retail e-cigarette specialty businesses.
93 11. Medical Cannabis pharmacy (except as permitted in the A-S zone).
94 12. Cannabis production establishment (except as permitted in the A-S zone).
95 13. Any business that is prohibited in the City’s commercial or industrial zones.
96 14. Private Schools – needs more discussion.
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98 5.28.060 Requirements
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100 D. More than one Home Occupation Business License may be issued if after review, it is specifically
101 determined that the total of all businesses will not have an impact on the community greater than
102 one business. (removed the restriction that they must function as one business operation)
103 E. The Home Occupation shall not involve the use of more than the equivalent of 15% of the total
104 used floor area of the dwelling. (removed the restriction for installation of special equipment,
105 fixtures, plumbing or electrical wiring, etc.)
106 F. (Eliminated the restriction for no more than 50% of inventory or supplies in the permitted area.)
107 H. Off-street parking will be provided for both personal vehicles and business customers.
108 I. With the exception of drop-offs or pick-ups associated with an instructional occupation, on-street
109 parking at any location other than directly adjacent to the approved site is prohibited.
110 L. Business operation shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm, unless shorter
111 hours are set by the planning commission.
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113 5.28.070 Exemptions to License - This section was reviewed and accepted as presented.
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115 5.28.080 Noncompliance; Revocation and Suspension of Permit
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117 Added a sentence that allows the city recorder to temporarily suspend a home occupation business
118 license to give the license holder a specified reasonable period of time to cure deficiencies.
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120 5.28.090 Home Occupation Business License Renewal and Delinquency
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122 - Clarified that the license term is the calendar year.
123 - Deleted language regarding paying fees as the city does not charge for a home occupation
124 business license.
125 - Added language: A Home Occupation Business License shall be renewed annually provided there
126 have been no confirmed violations or detrimental effects which may, in the opinion of the city
127 recorder, require termination, or planning commission review if the home occupation was
128 approved as a conditional use.
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130 5.28.100 License Not Transferrable- Upon review this section was accepted as submitted.
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133 After completion of the review, Commissioners asked staff to create a new clean copy of the changes
134 made this evening and send it to legal counsel for review. A public hearing will be scheduled for
135 September 22nd. Staff will send the clean copy out to the commissioners for their review before the
136 public hearing.
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139 4. Consider Meeting Minutes from July 25, 2023.
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141 Action Taken:
142 Laura Mitchell moved to approve the minutes from July 25, 2023. Dennis Vest seconded the motion
143 and voting was unanimous in favor.
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145 5. Staff Report
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147 a. Engineering (Kris Nilsen)
148 • The Hugoe’s called today regarding their two-lot subdivision on 400 North and will be
149 moving forward.
150 • Inspections on Google Fiber construction clean-up are taking place. Public works will walk
151 the city to do their inspections due to a large number of complaints from residents.
152 • Public Works are slowly moving into the new public works facility and the city council is
153 supportive of using the left-over bond funds to make improvements to 1200 North due to
154 the very low interest rate.
155 • There is a big push to get 660 West ready and out for bid next year.
156 • The Paget’s have finished the curb, gutter and sidewalk project in front of their property on
157 1000 North and it looks great.
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159 b. Community Development (Cathy Brightwell)
160 • Annual Training – The State Land Use Ombudsman office was funded to hire a training
161 coordinator to help identify available training opportunities for planning commissioners to
162 meet their annual requirements. They will put together a list of classes that can be taken. In
163 the meantime, they have offered to come and provide training on subjects the commission
164 may have interest in. They suggested a work session format prior to the regularly held
165 meeting. Commissioners were supportive and it was decided to hold the meeting on 12th of
166 September at 6:30 pm, with dinner included.
167 • At last week’s city council meeting,
168 - Doug Coons subdivision was approved, with conditions, and
169 - Avalanche Soccer Association made a pitch for city land on 1200 North to be used for
170 soccer fields. They are in desperate need of a minimum of 6-7 outdoor fields and a
171 small indoor facility.
172
173 6. Adjourn.
174
175 Action Taken:
176 Laura Mitchell moved to adjourn the regular session of the Planning Commission meeting at 9:10 pm.
177 Corey Sweat seconded the motion. Voting was unanimous in favor.
178 ......................................................
179 The foregoing was approved by the West Bountiful City Planning Commission on August 22, 2023, by
180 unanimous vote of all members present.
181 ____________________________________
182 Cathy Brightwell – City Recorder
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