2470 N Locust St, Cedar City, UT 84721

Residential Estate Zone

The objective in establishing the R-E Residential Estate Zone is to encourage the creation and maintenance of a residential environment within an area which is characterized by large lots with minimal lot densities maximum 2 lots per acre on which single family dwellings are situated, surrounded by settings in which the pre-development natural character of the landscape is retained. Native plant species, wildlife habitats, low water consumptive landscapes, minimum vehicular traffic, private lanes connected to public streets, featured or gated entries, building products produced from natural materials, and quiet residential conditions are also characteristic of this zone. While much of this zone is currently devoted to open land uses, it is intended that the land shall be developed into residential uses as the needs arise having characteristics as herein above set forth. The minimum area for a R-E Zone shall be 10 acres. Representative of the uses within the R-E Zone are one family dwellings, caretaker's cottages not to exceed one per lot, parks and playgrounds. Boarding and lodging houses, two family dwellings, triplexes, apartment houses and other multiple dwellings representative of higher density residential areas are strictly prohibited in this zone. Commercial and industrial uses are strictly prohibited unless otherwise designated or as listed below. In order to accomplish the objectives and purpose of this ordinance, and to promote the characteristics of this zone the following precise regulations shall apply to the R-E Residential Estate Zone.