What is the Zoning Ordinance?

The Zoning Ordinance (PDF), is a document adopted by the City Council as part of the Municipal Code, that is designed to meet a number of goals including: 

  • Allow development in a way that encourages preservation of scenic vistas, environmentally sensitive lands, and historic structures; provision of well planned commercial and residential structures
  • Implement the goals of the General Plan
  • Promote the general health, welfare and safety of Heber City inhabitants
  • Protect and enhance the quality of life for Heber City residents; protect and preserve peace and good order and aesthetics in Heber City
  • Protect the tax base
  • Provision of safe and efficient traffic and pedestrian circulation; and to prevent development that is susceptible to natural disaster

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1. Does my address or parcel # reside within the Heber City Boundaries?
2. How do I use the Wasatch County Interactive Map?
3. What if my address or parcel number is not within the Heber City boundary lines?
4. My address does not reside within the Heber City boundaries, can I contact other municipalities from the Heber City Website?
5. What if an address or parcel number resides outside of all municipality lines on the Wasatch County Interactive Map?
6. How can I find Heber City’s Zoning for an address within the Heber City Boundaries?
7. What if the street addresses on the Heber City Zoning Map do not appear or are too small to read?
8. How do I determine the exact zoning for an address on the Zoning Map?
9. How do I find the Municipal Code for a particular zone?
10. What if I have additional zoning questions I couldn’t find through the website?
11. What if I want to make an appointment with a City Planner?
12. Do I need a fence permit?
13. Where can I find Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) information?
14. Where can I find information about sheds or detached Garages?
15. Where can I find Short Term Rental (Nightly Rentals) information?
16. What developments have been approved by Wasatch County in the North Village area?
17. Are the Planning Department and Building Department the same thing?
18. What is the Zoning Ordinance?
19. What is the General Plan?
20. Does the Planning Department enforce CC and Rs?
21. What is a zoning district?
22. I would like to put a sign on my property, do I need approval?
23. If I have concerns, comments or complaints about a project, whom should I contact?
24. What developments have been approved in Heber City?