12274 S State St, Santaquin, UT 84655

Rural Residential Zone

The RR-5 Rural Residential Zone covers certain agricultural and open space areas of the unincorporated portions of the county which have been designated in the general plan for low-density residential development and agriculture. The area included within the zone is composed of relatively small parcels of land which are used for agricultural purposes but where residential use is increasing. The Zone may also facilitate the creation on new incorporated municipalities where services are available or have been provided by the developer.; It is hereby declared that the specific purposes and intent of the County Commission in establishing the RR-5 Rural Residential Zone are: To take advantage of the powers and more fully implement the basic purposes for planning and zoning set forth in Utah Code, as amended.; To provide a suitable location for residential use in the unincorporated area.; To provide a location where a minimum amount of conflict exists between residential and agricultural uses.; To encourage the cultivation of crops and raising of Livestock and help preserve agricultural land; To bring about the implementation of the county's General Plan.; To provide for the transition of certain lands in unincorporated Utah County into a new incorporated municipality.; The specific regulations necessary for the accomplishment of the purposes outlined above are hereinafter set forth.