Zoning Basics

Cottonwood Heights Zoning Basics

When looking at a Zoning Map you will notice all kinds of abbreviations.
RR-1-21, R-1-8, R-2-8, F-1-21 and wonder what the heck is that.

The R = Residential, RR = Rural Residential, F= Foothill
The numbers tell you what can be done on a property.
The first number tells you how many units you can have. The second number tells you the minimum square feet of the lot.

So for example R-1-8 means you can have one house for every 8,000 Square Feet of Lot. However there are other requirements that must be met, for example there is a minimum lot width. For R-1-8 the lot width is 70 Feet.

Also there are set back requirements. Houses must be so many feet from the front, sides and the back. 

Corner Lots have two front setbacks and tend to have a large front and side yard and a smaller backyard.
R-2-8 You can have two units for every 8,000 square feet of lot subject to the other rules.

To view Cottonwood Heights Zoning Ordinances they can be found in our Municipal Code under Title 19