ORDINANCE NO. 2026-020
AN ORDINANCE OF PLEASANT GROVE CITY, UTAH COUNTY, UTAH, AMENDING SECTION 10-14-26-2: THE GROVE MIXED-USE (GMU) OVERLAY, PERMITTED USES, EXPANDING THE PERMITTED USES TO INCLUDE USE #8224 ANIMAL GROOMING (NO OVERNIGHT BOARDING PERMITTED), AS A PERMITTED USED IN THE GROVE MIXED-USE (GMU) OVERLAY INCLUDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (SPENCER STRONG, APPLICANT).
WHEREAS, the applicant, Spencer Strong proposes to add use #8224, Animal Grooming (No overnight boarding permitted) to the list of permitted uses in the Grove Mixed-Use (GMU) Overlay; and
WHEREAS, staff considers that the application to add use #8224, Animal Grooming, to the list of permitted uses in the Grove Mixed-Use (GMU) Overlay is consistent with the purpose and objectives of the zone as long as overnight boarding on site is not allowed; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2026 the Pleasant Grove City Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider amending City Code Section 10-14-26-2: The Grove Mixed-Use (GMU) Overlay, permitted uses, by adding Use #8224, Animal Grooming (no overnight boarding permitted), to the list of permitted uses in the Grove Mixed-Use (GMU) Overlay; and
WHEREAS, at its public hearing the Planning Commission decided that the requested amendment to Section City Code Section 10-14-26-2: The Grove Mixed-Use (GMU) Overlay, permitted uses, by adding Use #8224, Animal Grooming (no overnight boarding permitted) and for properties facing State Street, to the list of permitted uses in the 10-14-26-2: The Grove Mixed-Use (GMU) Overlay is in the public's interest and is consistent with the written goals and policies of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Pleasant Grove Planning Commission recommended to the Pleasant Grove City Council that the amendment to Section 10-14-26-2: The Grove Mixed-Use (GMU) Overlay, permitted uses, by adding Use #8224 Animal Services (no overnight boarding permitted), be approved; and
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2026 the Pleasant Grove City Council held a public hearing to consider the request; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting the Pleasant Grove City Council was satisfied that the amendment to the Pleasant Grove Municipal Code is in the best interest of the public and is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, it is the legislative body's intent that the city code amendments shall be in the interest of the public; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Pleasant Grove City, Utah County, State of Utah as follows:
SECTION 1. Modified Section 10-14-26-2: TABLE OF PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND ACCESSORY USES, of the Pleasant Grove Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
10-14-26-2: PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL, AND ACCESSORY USES
10-14-26-2: PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND ACCESSORY USES:
A. Uses Listed Permitted: The following principal, private, commercial or governmental uses and structures, and no others, are permitted in the GMU Overlay.
B. Standard Land Use Code: All uses contained herein are listed by a four (4) digit number as designated in the Standard Land Use Code published and maintained by the Community Development Department.
C. Permitted Principal Uses: In addition to the permitted uses of the underlying zone, the following principal uses and structures are permitted in this overlay:
Use Number Use Classification
1111 Single-family dwelling, detached (with or without an attached garage, on 1 parcel. Includes cabins, noncommercial)
1112 Single-family dwelling, attached (to 1 or more single-family dwellings)
1113 Single-family dwelling, attached (to a commercial, industrial or other nonresidential use. Dwelling unit can be under, over, in front, behind or beside nonresidential use in the structure)
1120 Two-family dwelling
1130 Big house type multiple-family dwelling (3 or 4 dwelling units)
1140 Two-story multiple-family dwellings. Maximum of 8 dwelling units attached per building
1151 Townhomes, 2 or 3 stories with a garage. Maximum of 6 dwelling units attached per building
1153 Three-story mixed use buildings with commercial on the ground floor and residential units above. Maximum of 8 dwelling units attached per building
1511 Hotels
5120 Drugs, chemicals and allied products
5130 Dry goods and apparel
5140 Groceries and related products
5160 Electrical goods
5170 Hardware, plumbing, heating equipment and supplies
5230 Paint, glass and wallpaper (includes brushes, rollers, sprayers, etc.)
5240 Electrical supplies, except appliances
5250 Hardware and supplies
5300 General merchandise
5310 Department stores
5330 Variety stores, limited price
5390 Other retail trade, general merchandise
5400 Food (includes groceries, candy, nut and confectionery, bakeries, etc.)
5511 Motor vehicles, automobiles (new)
5520 Tires, batteries and accessories
5532 Convenience store with gasoline and general merchandise
5590 Retail trade; automotive, marine craft, aircraft and accessories
5600 Apparel and accessories (includes all clothing, shoes, custom tailoring, furriers, etc.)
5700 Furniture, home furnishings and equipment (includes appliances, electronics, office supplies, etc.)
5810 Eating places
5910 Drug and proprietary
5940 Books, stationery, art and hobby supplies
5950 Sporting goods, bicycles and toys
5970 Jewelry
5990 Miscellaneous retail trade
6100 Finance, insurance and real estate services (includes credit services, security and commodity services, holding and investment services, etc.)
6220 Photographic services
6230 Beauty and barber services
6297 Gymnasiums, athletic clubs, bodybuilding studios, spas, health clubs, aerobic centers, etc.
6500 Professional services (includes medical, health, legal, engineering, architectural and planning, research, data processing, etc., except 6516 - see conditional uses)
6730 Postal services
8224 Animal grooming only (excludes kennels, boarding, breeding, and training), only located along State Street
D. Similar Uses: Similar uses not specifically listed above may be approved by the Planning Commission, upon findings that the proposed use most closely fits within one of the listed categories, and that any expected impacts will be no greater than that of other uses listed.
E. Storage Use: Storage use within any of the units is only permitted as an incidental use to any of the permitted uses listed above and it shall be limited to one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet per unit. (Ord. 2018-11, 4-17-2018)
SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. The sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance are severable. If any such section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of a Court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any of the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phases of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and posting as provided by law.
SECTION 4. APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND MADE EFFECTIVE by the City Council of Pleasant Grove City, Utah County, Utah, this 22nd day of June 2026.
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