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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 13 Of 2019
(Amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code
pertaining to Regulation Changes for Open Space and Similar Uses)
An ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining
to Regulation Changes for Open Space and Similar Uses,pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2010-
00406.
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission held public hearings on April 8, 2015,
February 8, 2017, and April 12, 2017 to consider a request made by then Salt Lake City Mayor
Ralph Becker(Petition No. PLNPCM2010-00406)to amend the text of Sections 21A.02.050.B,
21A.24.164.F, 21A.24.168.F, 21A.24.170.G,21A.26.078.E.5, 21A.26.078.J.2.f 21A.27.020.B.1.c,
21A.27.020.B.1.d,21A.27.030.C.8,21A.30.040.H, 21A.32.020.E, 21A.32.030.E, 21A.32.080.E,
21A.32.090.E, 21A.32.110.J, 21A.32.130.G, 21A.32.100,21A.32.105, 21A.33.030, 21A.33.035
21A.33.040,21A.33.050, 21A.33.060,21A.33.070, 21A.33.080, 21A.36.020.B, 21A.36.020.C,
21A.40.090.E, 21A.46.120.E, 21A.52.030.A, 21A.58.010.B, 21A.60.020, and 21A.62.040 of the Salt
Lake City Code of the Salt Lake City Zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, at its April 12, 2017 hearing, the planning commission voted in favor of
recommending to the Salt Lake City Council that the city council amend the above listed sections of
Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code identified herein; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter the city council has determined that
adopting this ordinance is in the city's best interests,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
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SECTION 1. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.02.050.B.
That Subsection 21A.02.050.B of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Title, Authority, Purpose and
Applicability: Applicability), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
B. Exemptions: The following properties, uses and structures shall, to the extent provided
by law, be exempt from the regulations of this title:
1. Properties of the State of Utah or Federal Government: Properties owned and
occupied by the State of Utah or the United States. Where laws applicable to such
properties require the property owner to take reasonable steps to comply with local
regulations, this exemption shall not be construed to abrogate that requirement.
2. Utility Installations: Wires, cables, conduits, vaults, laterals, pipes, mains, valves or
other similar equipment for the distribution to consumers of telephone or other
communications, electricity, gas or water, or the collection of water, sewage, or
stormwater when owned, operated and/or maintained by a governmental entity or a
public utility. Such installations shall comply with federal communications
commission and federal aviation administration rules and regulations and those of
other authorities having jurisdiction. This exemption includes ground mounted utility
boxes installed by a governmental entity in the public right of way for public safety
and management purposes, such as traffic control devices, utility boxes for lighting
and parking meters. All other ground mounted utility boxes shall not be exempt from
the regulations of this title and are subject to Section 21A.40.160, "Ground Mounted
Utility Boxes", of this title.
SECTION 2. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.24.164.F. That
Subsection 21A.24.164.F of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: R-MU-35
Residential/Mixed Used District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
F. Minimum Open Space Area: For residential uses and mixed uses containing residential
uses, not less than twenty percent (20%) of the lot area shall be maintained as an open
space area. This open space area may take the form of landscaped yards or plazas,
balconies and courtyards, subject to site plan review approval.
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SECTION 3. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.24.168.F. That
Subsection 21A.24.168.F of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: R-MU-45
Residential/Mixed Use District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
F. Minimum Open Space Area: For residential uses and mixed uses containing residential
uses, not less than twenty percent (20%) of the lot area shall be maintained as an open
space area. This open space area may take the form of landscaped yards or plazas,
balconies and courtyards, subject to site plan review approval.
SECTION 4. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.24.170.G.
That Subsection 21A.24.170.G of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: R-MU
Residential/Mixed Use District), shall be and hereby is amended as follows:
G. Minimum Open Space Area: For residential uses and mixed uses containing residential
use, not less than twenty percent (20%) of the lot area shall be maintained as an open
space area. This open space area may take the form of landscape yards or plazas and
courtyards, subject to site plan review approval.
SECTION 5. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.26.078.E.5.
That Subsection 21A.26.078.E.5 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Commercial Districts: TSA
Transit Station Area District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
5. Open Space Area: Open space areas shall be provided at a rate of one (1) square foot
for every ten (10) square feet of land area included in the development, up to five
thousand (5,000) square feet for core areas, and up to two thousand five hundred
(2,500) square feet for transition areas. Open space areas includes landscaped yards,
patios, public plazas, pocket parks, courtyards, rooftop and terrace gardens and other
similar types of open space area amenities. All required open space areas shall be
accessible to the users of the building(s).
SECTION 6. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.26.078.J.2.f.
That Subsection 21A.26.078.J.2.f of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Commercial Districts:
TSA Transit Station Area District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
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f. Open Space Area: In order to provide space for passive and active recreation,
public and private gatherings, offset storm drainage due to nonpermeable surfaces
and as an amenity to individual developments and their residents, employees and
customers, usable open space areas are required for all new developments.
(1) Required: In the core and transition areas of all station areas, a minimum of
ten percent(10%) of the site, up to fifteen thousand(15,000) square feet, shall
be devoted to open space areas. "Usable open space area" is defined as
landscaped areas,plazas, outdoor dining areas, terraces, rooftop gardens,
stormwater retention areas, and any other similar type of area.
(2) Connectivity to Adjacent Open Space Area: When adjacent to public open
space areas,parks, trails and pathways, open space areas on developments
over five (5) acres in size are encouraged to provide access to the public open
space area.
SECTION 7. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.27.020.B.1.c.
That Subsection 21A.27.020.B.1.c of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Form Based Districts:
FB-UN1 and FB-UN2 Form Based Urban Neighborhood District), shall be and hereby is
amended to read as follows:
c. Cottage Development: A unified development that contains two (2)or more
detached dwelling units with each unit appearing to be a small single-family
dwelling with a common green or open space area. Dwellings may be located on
separate lots or grouped on one lot.
SECTION 8. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21 A.27.020.B.1.d.
That Subsection 21A.27.020.B.1.d of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Form Based Districts:
FB-UN1 and FB-UN2 Form Based Urban Neighborhood District), shall be and hereby is
amended to read as follows:
d. Additional Development Standards for Cottage Building Forms:
(1) Setbacks Between Individual Cottages: All cottages shall have a minimum
setback of eight feet(8') from another cottage.
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(2) Footprint: No cottage shall have a footprint in excess of eight hundred fifty
(850) square feet.
(3) Building Entrance: All building entrances shall face a public street or a
common open space area.
(4) Open Space Area: A minimum of two hundred fifty (250) square feet of
common, open space area is required per cottage up to a maximum of one
thousand (1,000) square feet. At least fifty percent (50%) of the open space
area shall be contiguous and include landscaping, walkways or other
amenities intended to serve the residents of the development.
SECTION 9. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.27.030.C.8.
That Subsection 21A.27.030.C.8 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Form Based Districts:
Building Configuration and Design Standards), shall be and hereby is amended to read as
follows:
8. Open Space Area: A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the lot area shall be provided for
open space area. Open space area may include landscaped yards, patio, dining areas,
common balconies, rooftop gardens, and other similar outdoor living spaces. Private
balconies shall not be counted toward the minimum open space area requirement.
Required parking lot landscaping or perimeter parking lot landscaping shall also not
count toward the minimum open space area requirement.
SECTION 10. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.30.040.H.
That Subsection 21A.30.040.H of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Commercial Districts: D-3
Downtown Warehouse/Residential District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
H. Minimum Open Space Area: All lots containing dwelling units shall provide common
open space area in the amount of twenty percent (20%) of the lot area. This common
open space area may take the form of ground level plazas, interior atriums, landscape
areas, roof gardens and decks on top of buildings or other such forms of open space
available for the common use by residents of the property.
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SECTION 11. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.32.020.E.
That Subsection 21A.32.020.E of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Special Purpose Districts: RP
Research Park District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
E. Minimum Open Space Area: The minimum open space area for any use shall not be less
than thirty percent (30%) of the lot area.
SECTION 12. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.32.030.E.
That Subsection 21A.32.030.E of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Special Purpose Districts: BP
Business Park District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
E. Minimum Open Space Area: The minimum open space area for any use shall not be less
than thirty percent (30%) of the lot area.
1. At least thirty three percent (33%) of the required open space area shall be covered
with vegetation.
2. All landscaped open space areas shall conform with the water efficient landscaping
standards found in Section 21A.48.055 of this title.
SECTION 13. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.32.080.E. That
Subsection 21A.32.080.E of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Special Purpose Districts: I
Institutional District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
E. Minimum Open Space Area: The minimum open space area for any use shall not be less
than forty percent (40%) of the lot area.
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SECTION 14. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.32.090.E. That
Subsection 21A.32.090.E of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Special Purpose Districts: UI
Urban Institutional District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
E. Minimum Open Space Area: The minimum open space area for any use shall not be less
than twenty percent(20%)of the lot area.
SECTION 15. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.32.110.J. That
Subsection 21A.32.110.J of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Special Purpose Districts: MH
Mobile Home Park District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
J. Common Open Space Area: Common open space area shall be provided for the use and
enjoyment of the residents of a mobile home park. The amount of common open space
area provided shall equal two hundred fifty (250) square feet per dwelling unit.
SECTION 16. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.32.130.G.
That Subsection 21A.32.130.G of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Special Purpose Districts:
MU Mixed Used District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
G. Minimum Open Space Area: For residential uses and mixed uses containing residential
use, not less than twenty percent (20%) of the lot area shall be maintained as open space
area. This open space area may take the form of landscaped yards or plazas and
courtyards, subject to site plan review approval.
SECTION 17. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.32.100. That
Section 21A.32.100 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Special Purpose Districts: Open Space
District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
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21A.32.100: OS OPEN SPACE DISTRICT:
A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the OS Open Space District is to preserve and
enhance public and private open space,natural areas, and improved park and recreational
areas. These areas serve to provide opportunities for active and passive outdoor
recreation; provide contrasts to the built environment; preserve scenic qualities;protect
sensitive or fragile environmental areas such as wetlands, steep slopes, ridge lines,
meadows, and stream corridors;preserve the capacity and water quality of the storm
water drainage system; encourage sustainability, conservation and renewable energy and
provide pedestrian and bicycle transportation connections. This district is appropriate in
areas of the city where the applicable master plans support this type of land use.
B. Uses: Uses in the OS Open Space District, specified in Section 21A.33.070, "Table of
Permitted and Conditional Uses for Special Purpose Districts", of this title, are permitted
subject to the general provisions set forth in Section 21A.32.010 of this chapter and this
section.
C. Minimum Lot Area and Lot Width: None required.
D. Maximum Building and Recreation Equipment Height:
1. Lots four(4) acres or less. Building height shall be limited to thirty five feet(35');
provided that for each foot of height in excess of twenty feet(20'), each required yard
and landscaped yard shall be increased one foot (1').
2. Lots greater than four (4) acres. Building heights in excess of thirty five feet(35')but
not more than forty five feet(45')may be permitted provided,that for each foot of
height over thirty five feet(35'), each required yard and landscaped yard shall be
increased one foot(1'). Building heights in excess of forty five feet(45')up to sixty
feet(60')may be approved through the conditional building and site design review
process and that for each foot of height over thirty five feet(35'), each required yard
and landscaped yard shall be increased one foot(1').
3. Recreation equipment heights or heights for buildings or structures for the Salt Lake
City Public Utilities Department that are not specifically exempt in Section
21A.02.050, in excess of sixty feet (60')may be approved through the Special
Exception process.
E. Minimum Yard Requirements:
1. Lots four(4) acres or less:
a. Front Yard: Ten feet(10').
b. Corner Side Yard: Ten feet(10').
c. Interior Side Yard: Ten feet(10').
d. Rear Yard: Ten feet (10').
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2. Lots greater than four (4) acres:
a. Front Yard: Ten feet(10').
b. Corner Side Yard: Ten feet(10').
c. Interior Side Yard: Fifteen feet(15').
d. Rear Yard: Fifteen feet(15').
3. Accessory Buildings and Structures in Yards: Accessory buildings and structures may
be located in required yard areas subject to Section 21A.36.020, Table 21A.36.020.B,
"Obstructions in Required Yards", of this title.
F. Landscape Yard Requirements: All required yards shall be maintained as landscaped
yards excluding authorized accessory buildings and structures in conformance with the
requirements of Chapter 21A.48, "Landscaping and Buffers", of this title.
G. Special Conditional Use Controls Over Communications Towers:
1. Designation of Telecommunication Site: Within the OS Open Space District there is
set aside a telecommunication site to accommodate the erection of microwave, radio
or other communication towers and related facilities, located north of Ensign Peak in
Salt Lake County, Utah, and described as follows:
a. Beginning at a point that is located S. 19° 10' 29" E. 1.533.61 feet from the
northwest corner of Section 19, T.1N., R.1E., SLB&M; thence S 32° 33' 21" E.
364.42 feet;thence S. 57° 26' 39" W. 2.890.15 feet; thence N. 32° 33' 21" W.
285.15 feet: thence N. 55° 52' 23" E. 2.891.23 feet to the point of beginning,
containing 21.549 acres, more or less.
b. This telecommunication site is set aside in order to promote the location of
communications towers in a manageable area and to protect the aesthetics and
environment of the site.
2. Special Conditional Use Standards: A conditional use may be authorized by the
planning commission pursuant to the standards and procedures for conditional uses
set forth in Chapter 21A.54 of this title, to permit a communication tower within the
established telecommunications site provided the planning commission makes the
additional findings:
a. The facility is located within the telecommunication site described above;
b. The facilities and access roads are designed and constructed so as to minimally
disturb the natural terrain; and
c. The owner of the communications tower agrees to accommodate the multiple use
of the tower where feasible.
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3. Title to Site to Remain With City: Pursuant to Section 69-3-1, Utah Code, or its
successor,the city shall retain title to all property which it presently owns within such
site.
4. Exceptions: This section shall not affect the use, operation, expansion or construction
of towers and related facilities on property owned by telecommunication companies
as of January 1, 1986.
H Lighting: All uses and developments that provide lighting shall ensure that lighting
installations do not have an adverse impact on traffic safety or on surrounding properties
and uses. Light sources shall be shielded to eliminate excessive glare or light into
adjacent properties and have cutoffs to protect the view of the night sky.
SECTION 18. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.32.105. That
Section 21A.32.105 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Special Purpose Districts:NOS Natural
Open Space District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
21A.32.105: NOS NATURAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT:
A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the NOS Natural Open Space District is to
specifically delineate natural areas of special environmental or scenic value, and support
the preservation of these areas through limited development. This district is appropriate
in areas of the city where the applicable master plans support this type of land use.
B. Uses: Permitted activities in this district are limited to ecosystem management,
conservation and passive recreational uses as listed in Section 21A.33.070, "Table of
Permitted and Conditional Uses For Special Purpose Districts", of this title.
SECTION 19. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.33.030. That
Section 21A.33.030 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Land Use Tables: Table of Permitted
and Conditional Uses for Commercial Districts), shall be and hereby is amended to read as
follows:
Amending the use category"Park."That the use category titled, "Park" shall be amended
as follows:
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CN CB CS' CC CSHBD' CG SNB
Park P P P P P P P
SECTION 20. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.33.035. That
Section 21A.33.035 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Land Use Tables: Table of Permitted
and Conditional Uses for Transit Station Area Districts), shall be and hereby is amended to read
as follows:
Amending the use category "Amphitheatre."That the use category titled, "Amphitheatre"
shall be amended as follows:
Use TSA-UC TSA-UN TSA-MUEC TSA-SP
Core Transition Core Transition Core Transition Core Transition
Amphitheatre, Formal C C
SECTION 21. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.33.035. That
Section 21A.33.035 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Land Use Tables: Table of Permitted
and Conditional Uses for Transit Station Area Districts), shall be and hereby is amended to read
as follows:
Adding the use category "Amphitheatre, Informal."That a new use category titled,
"Amphitheatre, Informal" shall be added to the Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses
for Transit Station Area Districts, which use category shall be inserted into that table in
alphabetical order and shall read and appear in that table as follows:
Use TSA-UC TSA-UN TSA-MUEC TSA-SP
Core Transition Core Transition Core Transition Core Transition
Amphitheatre, Informal C C
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SECTION 22. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.33.040. That
Section 21A.33.040 of the Salt Lake City Code(Zoning: Land Use Tables: Table of Permitted
and Conditional Uses for Manufacturing Districts), is amended to read as follows:
a. Adding the use "Golf Course". That a new use category titled, "Golf course" shall be
added to the Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses for Manufacturing Districts,
which use category shall be inserted into that table in alphabetical order and shall read
and appear in that table as follows:
M-1 M-2
Golf course P
b. Adding the use "Municipal service uses including city utility uses and police and fire
stations". That a new use category titled, "Municipal service uses including city
utility uses and police and fire stations " shall be added to the Table of Permitted and
Conditional Uses for Manufacturing Districts,which use category shall be inserted
into that table in alphabetical order and shall read and appear in that table as follows:
M-1 M-2
Municipal services uses P
including city utility uses and
police and fire stations
c. Adding the use"Park". That a new use category titled, "Park"shall be added to the
Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses for Manufacturing Districts,which use
category shall be inserted into that table in alphabetical order and shall read and
appear in that table as follows:
M-1 M-2
Park P P
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SECTION 23. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.33.050. That
Section 21A.33.050 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Land Use Tables: Table of Permitted
and Conditional Uses for Downtown Districts), shall be and hereby is amended to read as
follows:
Adding the use "Municipal service uses including city utility uses and police and fire
stations". That a new use category titled, "Municipal service uses including city utility
uses and police and fire stations " shall be added to the Table of Permitted and
Conditional Uses for Downtown Districts, which use category shall be inserted into that
table in alphabetical order and shall read and appear in that table as follows:
D-1 D-2 D-3 D-4
Municipal services uses including P P P P
city utility uses and police and fire
stations
SECTION 24. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.33.060. That
Section 21 A.33.060 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Land Use Tables: Table of Permitted
and Conditional Uses in the Gateway District), is amended to read as follows:
a. Adding the use category"Amphitheatre, Informal". That the use category titled,
"Amphitheatre, Informal" shall be inserted into that table in alphabetical order and
shall read and appear in that table as follows:
G-MU
Amphitheatre, Informal P
b. Adding the use category"Municipal service uses including city utility uses and police
and fire stations". That the use category titled, "Municipal service uses including city
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utility uses and police and fire stations" shall be inserted into that table in alphabetical
order and shall read and appear in that table as follows:
G-MU
Municipal services uses including P
city utility uses and police and fire
stations
SECTION 25. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.33.060. That
Section 21A.33.060 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Land Use Tables: Table of Permitted
and Conditional Uses in the Gateway District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as
follows:
Amending the use category "Amphitheatre". That the use category titled,
"Amphitheatre" shall be amended as follows:
G-MU
Amphitheatre, Formal P
SECTION 26. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21.33.070. That
Section 21A.33.070 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Land Use Tables: Table of Permitted
and Conditional Uses for Special Districts), is amended to read as follows:
a. Amending the use category"Accessory use, except those that are otherwise
specifically regulated elsewhere in this title". That the use category titled,
"Accessory use, except those that are otherwise specifically regulated elsewhere in
this title" shall be amended as follows:
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RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Accessory P PP P P P P P26 P P P P P P P P
use,except
those that
are
otherwise
specifically
regulated
elsewhere in
this title
b. Amending the use category "Adaptive reuse of a landmark site". That the use
category titled, "Adaptive reuse of a landmark site" shall be amended as follows:
RP BP r FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Adaptive C2 C2 C2 P2
reuse of a
landmark
site
c. Amending the use category "Agricultural Use". That the use category titled,
"Agricultural Use" shall be amended as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Agricultural C P P P P P P
Use
d. Amending the term"Amphitheater". That the use category titled"Amphitheater"
shall be amended to "Amphitheater,Formal" shall be amended as follows:
R BP ' FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
P
Amphitheater, P C
Formal
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e. Amending the use category "Antenna, communication tower". That the use category
titled, "Antenna, communication tower" shall be amended as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Antenna, P PCP P P P P27 P P C P P P
communication
tower
f. Amending the use category"Antenna, communication tower, exceeding the
maximum building height in the zone". That the use category titled, "Antenna,
communication tower, exceeding the maximum building height in the zone" shall be
amended as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Antenna, C C P27 P P11 C C C
communication
tower
exceeding the
maximum
building height
in the zone
g. Amending the use category "Art gallery". That the use category titled, "Art gallery"
shall be amended as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Art gallery P P P P P P
h. Amending the use category`Botanical garden". That the use category titled,
"Botanical garden" shall be amended as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Botanical P P P P
garden
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i. Amending the use category "Daycare center, adult". That the use category titled,
"Day care center, adult" shall be amended as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Daycare center, P P P P P P P P
adult
j. Amending the use category"Daycare center, child". That the use category titled,
"Day care center, child" shall be amended as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Daycare center, P P P P P P P P P
child
k. Amending the use category"Dwelling: Living quarters for caretaker or security
guard". That the use category titled, "Dwelling: Living quarters for caretaker or
security guard" shall be amended as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Dwelling:
Living P P P C P P P P
quarters for
caretaker
or security
guard
1. Amending the use category"Farm stand, seasonal". That the use category titled
"Farm stand, seasonal " shall be amended as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I Ul MH EI MU
Farm stand, P P P P P P P P P P P P P
seasonal
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m. Amending the use category "Government facility". That the use category titled,
"Government facility" shall be amended as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Government C C P P P P P26 P C C C13 C P C
facility
n. Amending the use category "Government facility requiring special design features for
security purposes". That the use category titled, "Government facility requiring
special design features for security purposes" shall be amended as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Government C C
facility
requiring
special design
features for
security
purposes
o. Amending the use category"Municipal service uses, including city utility uses and
police and fire stations". That the use category titled, "Municipal service uses,
including city utility uses and police and fire stations" shall be amended as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Municipal C C P P P P P C C C14 C P C
service uses,
including city
utility uses
and police and
fire stations
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p. Amending the use category "Park". That the use category titled, "Park" shall be
amended as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH El MU
Park P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
q. Amending the use category "Reception center". That the use category titled
"Reception center" shall be amended as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Reception C28 C P P P P
center
r. Amending the use category "Recreation (outdoor)." That the use category titled
"Recreation (outdoor)" shall be amended as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH El MU
•
Recreation P P P P
(outdoor)
s. Amending the use category "Retail, sales and service accessory use when located
within a principal building". That the use category titled, "Retail, sales and service
accessory use when located within a principal building" shall be amended as follows:
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RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Retail, P26 P
sales and
service
accessory
use when
located
within a
principal
building
t. Amending the use category"Storage, accessory(outdoor)."That the use category
titled"Storage, accessory (outdoor)" shall be amended as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Storage, P P P P
accessory
(outdoor)
SECTION 27. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21.33.070. That
Section 21 A.33.070 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Land Use Tables: Table of Permitted
and Conditional Uses for Special Districts), is amended to read as follows:
a. Adding the use category "Amphitheater, Informal". That a new use category titled,
"Amphitheater, Informal " shall be added to the Table of Permitted and Conditional
Uses for Special Purpose Districts,which use category shall be inserted into that table
in alphabetical order and shall read and appear in that table as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Amphitheater, P P
Informal
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b. Adding the use category "Golf course."That a new use category titled, "Golf course"
shall be added to the Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses for Special Purpose
Districts,which use category shall be inserted into that table in alphabetical order and
shall read and appear in that table as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Golf course P P P
c. Adding the use category"Parking: Off site (to support uses in an OS or NOS zoning
district)". That a new use category titled"Parking: Off site (to support uses in an OS
or NOS zoning district)" shall be added to the Table of Permitted and Conditional
Uses for Special Purpose Districts, which use category shall be inserted into that table
in alphabetical order and shall read and appear in that table as follows:
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 OS NOS A PL PL-2 I UI MH EI MU
Parking:
Off site(to P
support
uses in an
OS or NOS
zoning
district)
SECTION 28. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.33.070. That
Section 21A.33.070 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Land Use Tables: Table of Permitted
and Conditional Uses for Special Purpose Districts: Qualifying Provisions), shall be and hereby
is amended by amending the numerically numbered ninth qualifying provision:
9. Trails and trailheads with signage are subject to Chapter 21A.46.120, Sign
Regulations for Special Purpose Districts.
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SECTION 29. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.33.070. That
Section 21A.33.070 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Land Use Tables: Table of Permitted
and Conditional Uses for Special Purpose Districts; Qualifying Provisions), shall be and hereby
is amended by adding the following qualifying provisions in numerical order:
26. When customarily provided with the principal use and is accessory to the principal
use.
27. New antennae and communication towers are allowed outside the telecommunication
corridor in the OS Open Space District for public safety, public security or Salt Lake City Public
Utilities Department purposes only.
28. Reception centers may be allowed in parks of 100 acres or more where the
reception center is a subordinate use to the principal use of the property as a park. Reception
centers are allowed in existing buildings, are limited to one reception center per park, and hours
of operation are limited to park hours. Removal of existing recreation areas to accommodate the
stand alone reception center use, including areas to accommodate parking for the reception
center use, is not permitted.
SECTION 30. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.33.080. That
Section 21A.33.080 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Land Use Tables: Table of Permitted
and Conditional Uses in Form Based Districts), is amended to read as follows:
a. Adding the use category "Government facility". That the new use category titled,
"Government facility" shall be added to the Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses
in Form Based Districts, which use category shall be inserted into the table in
alphabetical order and shall read and appear in that table as follows:
FB-UN I FB-UN2 FB-SC FB-SE
Government facility P P P P
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b. Adding the use category "Municipal service uses, including city utility uses and
police and fire stations." That a new use category titled, "Municipal service uses
including city utility uses and police and fire stations" shall be added to the Table of
Permitted and Conditional Uses in Form Based Districts which use category shall be
inserted into that table in alphabetical order and shall read and appear in that table as
follows:
FB-UNI III-UN2 FB-SC FB-SE
Municipal service uses, including city P P P P
utility uses and police and fire stations
SECTION 31. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.36.020.B. That
Section 21A.36.020.B of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: General Provisions: Conformance
with Lot and Bulk Controls), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
Removing the term"Recreational (playground) equipment". That the term "Recreational
(playground) equipment"and corresponding type of structure or use category shall be
removed from to Table 21A.36.020.B Obstructions in Required Yards.
SECTION 32. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.36.020.B. That
Section 21A.36.020.B of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: General Provisions: Conformance
with Lot and Bulk Controls: Table 21A.36.020.B), shall be and hereby is amended to read as
follows:
a. Adding the type of structure or use obstruction"Recreational (playground)
equipment, private." That the new category titled, "Recreational (playground)
equipment, private"shall be added to Table 21A.36.020.B Obstructions in Required
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Yards, which type of structure or use obstruction category shall be inserted into the
table in alphabetical order and shall read and appear in that table as follows:
Front and Corner Side Side Yard Rear Yard
Yards
Recreational (playground) equipment, private X
b. Adding the type of structure or use obstruction "Recreational (playground)
equipment, public park or public open space." That the new category titled,
"Recreational (playground) equipment, public park or public open space" shall be
added to Table 21A.36.020.B Obstructions in Required Yards, which type of
structure or use obstruction category shall be inserted into the table in alphabetical
order and shall read and appear in that table as follows:
Front and Corner Side Side Yard Rear Yard
Yards
Recreational (playground) equipment,public park X X X
or public open space
SECTION 33. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.36.020.C. That
Section 21A.36.020.0 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: General Provisions: Conformance
with Lot and Bulk Controls), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
TABLE 21A.36.020(C)
HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS
Extent Above Maximum
Type Building Height Allowed Applicable Districts
by the District
Chimney As required by local, state All zoning districts
or federal regulations
Church steeples or spires No limit All zoning districts
Elevator/stairway tower or 16 feet All commercial,
bulkhead manufacturing, downtown,
FB-UN2, RO, R-MU,
RMF-45, RMF-75, RP,
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BP, I, UI,A,PL and PL-2
districts
Flagpole Maximum height of the All zoning districts
zoning district in which the
flagpole is located or 60
feet, whichever is less.
Conditional use approval is
required for additional
height
Light poles for sport fields Maximum height of the All zoning districts that
such as ballparks, zoning district or 90 feet allow sport field activities
stadiums, soccer fields, whichever is greater. and stadiums excluding
golf driving ranges, and Special Exception approval parks less than 4 acres in
similar uses' is required for any further size
additional height or if the
lights are located closer
than 30 feet from adjacent
residential structures.
Mechanical equipment 5 feet All zoning districts, other
parapet wall than the FP, FR-1, FR-2,
FR-3, and open space
districts
Notes:
1. Lighting shall be shielded to eliminate excessive glare or light into adjacent properties
and have cutoffs to protect the view of the night sky.
SECTION 34. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.090.E. That
Subsection 21A.40.090.E of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses,Buildings and
Structures: Antenna Regulations: Wireless Telecommunications Facilities; Low Power Radio
Services Facilities), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
a. Amending the Notes to Table 21A.40.090.E. That the qualifying note numbered 2 to
Table 21A.40.090.E shall be amended as follows:
2. New telecommunications towers are allowed outside the telecommunication corridor
in the OS zone for public safety,public security, or Salt Lake City Public Utilities
Department purposes only.
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SECTION 35. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.46.120.E.1-3.
That Section 21A.46.120.E.1-3 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for
Special Purpose Districts), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
E. Sign Regulations for the UI, PL, PL-2, I, OS and NOS Districts:
1. Purpose: Sign regulations for the PL, PL-2, I, UI, OS and NOS districts are established
to control signage for public and semipublic uses and facilities. These regulations are
intended to respond to larger campus type settings as well as development on individual
lots.
2. Applicability: Regulations in Subsections E3, E4, E5 and E6 of this section,
respectively, shall apply to all lots within the UI, PL, PL-2, I, OS and NOS districts.
3. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards for the UI District:
STANDARDS FOR THE UI DISTRICT
Maximum Height
Types of Signs Maximum Area of Freestanding Minimum Number of Signs
Permitted Per Sign Face Signs' Setback' Permitted
Construction sign 32 square feet 8 feet 10 feet 1 per street
frontage
Development entry 40 square feet 8 feet 10 feet 1 per street
sign each frontage
Flat sign 0.5 square foot See note 1 n/a 1 for each
per linear foot of frontage of each
building frontage; use
total not to
exceed 60 square
feet
Monument sign 60 square feet 8 feet 10 feet 1 per building
frontage
Nameplates 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building
entry
New development 160 square feet 8 feet 10 feet 1 per street
sign maximum per frontage
sign; 200 square
feet for 2 signs
Political sign 16 square feet 8 feet 10 feet No limit
Private directional 8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit
signs
Public safety sign 8 square feet 6 feet 10 feet No limit
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Real estate sign 32 square feet 8 feet 10 feet 1 per street
frontage
Window sign 12 square feet See note 1 n/a No limit
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see subsection 21A.46.070.J of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
SECTION 36. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.46.120.E.5.
That Subsection 21A.46.120.E.5 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for
Special Purpose Districts), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
5. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards for the OS Open Space District:
a. Standards For The OS Open Space District:
Maximum Height
Types of Signs Maximum Area of Freestanding Minimum Number of Signs
Permitted Per Sign Face Signs' Setback2 Permitted
Construction sign 24 square feet 8 feet 10 feet 1 per street
frontage
Development entry 32 square feet 4 feet 10 feet 1 per street
sign each frontage
Flat sign 0.5 square foot No limit n/a 1 for each
per linear foot of frontage of each
building frontage; use
total not to
exceed 60 square
feet
Government sign 8 square feet 6 feet None No limit
Monument sign 60 square feet 8 feet 10 feet 1 per building
frontage
Monument sign in 60 square feet 10 feet 10 feet 1 per building
parks 28 acres or frontage
greater'
New development 160 square feet 8 feet 10 feet 1 per street
sign maximum per frontage
sign;200 square
feet for 2 signs
Park banner sign, 12 square feet 18 feet 10 feet 1 set of 3 signs
park identity per 5 acres of
banner3,4,5 park land relating
to the specific
park
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Park banner sign, 12 square feet 18 feet 10 feet 1 set of 3 banners
permanent venue3'4 per permanent
venue
Public parks and 32 square feet 8 feet 10 feet No limit
open space
interpretative or
orientation sign6
Pole sign' 24 square feet 12 feet 10 feet 1 for each
frontage of each
use
Political sign 16 square feet 8 feet 10 feet No limit
Private directional 8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit
sign8
Public safety sign8 8 square feet 6 feet 10 feet No limit
Real estate sign 24 square feet 8 feet 10 feet 1 per street
frontage
Window sign 12 square feet See note 1 n/a No limit
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.J of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
3. Allowed only in parks 28 acres or larger, and does not apply to public property used for
cemeteries, golf courses, river banks, trails or natural open space areas.
4. Park banner signs must be grouped within an 18 foot radius.
5. Park banner signs must have a consistent design.
6. Interpretive or orientation signs are allowed on publicly owned open space zoned lands
subject to location and number approved by the appropriate agencies governing such properties
consistent with this section.
7. Pole signs without clearance standards are permitted on public open space lands subject to
being placed in manner that they do not project over any walk or pathway and are subject to
minimum setback standards and location approval by the appropriate agencies governing such
properties consistent with this section.
8. Trail wayfinding signs are a type of directional and public safety sign that are required to
be setback from the trail edge with a maximum height of six feet (6') and a minimum setback
of five feet (5') from a public right of way line.
SECTION 37. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.46.120.E.6.
That Subsection 21A.46.120.E.6 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for
Special Purpose Districts), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
6. Illumination: Illuminated signs where permitted shall be limited to flat signs,
monument signs, window signs, and development entry signs.
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SECTION 38. Amending the Text of Salt Lake Ciry Code Subsection 21A.46.120.E. That
a new sign type, size, and height standard for the NOS District shall be added to Subsection
21 A.46.120.E of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Special Purpose
Districts), which shall be inserted in Subsection 21A.46.120.E numerically and shall read as
follows:
7. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards for the NOS Natural Open Space District:
a. Standards for the NOS Natural Open Space District'
Maximum
Height of
Types of Signs Maximum Area Freestanding Minimum Number of
Permitted Per Sign Face Signs Setback Signs Permitted
Development 18 square feet 4 feet 10 feet 1 per street
entry sign each frontage
Government 8 square feet 6 feet None No limit
sign
Open space 32 square feet 8 feet 10 feet No limit
interpretative or
orientation sign2
Pole sign3 24 square feet 12 feet 10 feet 1 for each
frontage of each
{ use
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Private 6 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit
directional
sign4
Public safety 8 square feet 6 feet 10 feet No limit
sign4
Notes:
1. Signs within the NOS Natural Open Space District shall not be illuminated.
2. Interpretive or orientation signs are allowed on publicly owned natural open space zoned
lands subject to location and number approved by the appropriate agencies governing such
properties consistent with this section.
3. Pole signs without clearance standards are permitted on public natural open space lands
subject to being placed in manner that they do not project over any walk or pathway and are
subject to minimum setback standards and location approval by the appropriate agencies
governing such properties consistent with this section.
4. Trail wayfinding signs are a type of directional and public safety sign that are required to
be setback from the trail edge with a maximum height of six feet(6') and a minimum setback
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of five feet(5') from a public right of way line.
SECTION 39. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.52.030.A.
That two new authorized special exceptions shall be added to Subsection 21A.52.030.A of the
Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: Special Exceptions Authorized), which shall be inserted in
Subsection 21A.52.030.A numerically and shall read as follows:
25. Additional height for sports related light poles such as light poles for ballparks,
stadiums, soccer fields, golf driving ranges and sport fields or where sports lights are
located closer than 30 feet from adjacent residential structures.
SECTION 40. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.58.010.B.
That Subsection 21A.58.010.B of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Site Plan Review: Purpose
Statement), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
B. The quantity, quality, utility, size and type of a project's required open space area and
proposed landscaping improvement.
SECTION 41. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.60.020. That
Section 21A.60.020 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning:g List of Terms: List of Defined Terms),
shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
Amending the term"Amphitheater". That the term "Amphitheater" shall be
amended as follows:
Amphitheater, Formal
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SECTION 42. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.60.020. That
Section 21A.60.020 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: List of Terms: List of Defined Terms),
is amended to read as follows:
a. Adding the term "Amphitheater, Informal". That Section 21A.60.020 of
the Salt Lake City Code is amended to add the term "Amphitheater, Informal", which
term shall be inserted into the list of defined terms in alphabetical order and shall read as
follows:
Amphitheater, Informal
b. Adding the term "Golf course". That Section 21A.60.020 of the Salt Lake
City Code is amended to add the term "Golf course", which term shall be inserted into
the list of defined terms in alphabetical order and shall read as follows:
Golf course
c. Adding the term "Natural Open Space". That Section 21A.60.020 of the
Salt Lake City Code is amended to add the term "Natural Open Space", which term shall
be inserted into the list of defined terms in alphabetical order and shall read as follows:
Natural Open Space
d. Adding the term "Open Space Area". That Section 21A.60.020 of the Salt
Lake City Code is amended to add the term "Open Space", which term shall be inserted
into the list of defined terms in alphabetical order and shall read as follows:
Open Space Area
e. Adding the term "Recreation equipment". That Section 21A.60.020 of the
Salt Lake City Code is amended to add the term "Recreation equipment", which term
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shall be inserted into the list of defined terms in alphabetical order and shall read as
follows:
Recreation equipment
SECTION 43. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.62.040. That
Section 21A.62.040 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Definitions: Definitions of Terms), shall
be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
a. Amending the definition of"Adaptive Reuse of a Landmark Building."
That the definition of"Adaptive Reuse of a Landmark Building" shall be amended to
read as follows:
ADAPTIVE REUSE OF A LANDMARK BUILDING: The process of reusing a
building for a purpose other than which it was built or designed for. This tool is
designed for the preservation of landmark.
b. Amending the definition of the term"Amphitheater, Formal". That the
definition of"Amphitheater", shall be amended to read as follows:
AMPHITHEATER, FORMAL: A large open air built structure partly or completely
surrounded by tiers of seats intended to be used primarily for viewing entertainment.
Formal Amphitheatres typically include highly constructed elements including an
elevated stage, formal lighting, stairs and other similar features.
c. Amending the definition of the term"Governmental Facility". That the
definition of"Governmental Facility"shall be amended to read as follows:
GOVERNMENTAL FACILITY: State or federal government operations providing
services from specialized facilities, such as the highway department
maintenance/construction, state police and federal bureau of investigation, etc. Local
government operations providing services from specialized facilities, such as road
maintenance/construction, equipment and materials storage, greenhouses, etc. Local
government operations providing services from nonspecialized facilities shall be
considered office uses. State or federal operations providing services from
nonspecialized facilities shall also be considered office uses.
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d. Amending the definition of the term "Open Space". That Section
21A.62.040 of the Salt Lake City Code's definition of"Open Space" shall be amended to
read as follows:
OPEN SPACE AREA: Any area of a lot which is completely free and unobstructed
from any structure or parking areas. Landscaping, walkways, uncovered patio areas,
light poles and other ornamental features shall not be considered as obstructions for
purposes of this definition. Driveways that provide access to parking lots shall not be
considered as an obstruction subject to the driveways not exceeding twenty percent
(20%) of any required yard area that they provide access through.
e. Amending the definition of the term "Park". That the definition of"Park"
shall be amended to read as follows:
PARK: A noncommercial, not for profit facility designed to serve the recreation
needs of the residents of the community. Such facilities may include a, playground,
swimming pool, athletic field, pavilions, turf areas, horticultural gardens, nature
center, community gardens, special events areas, concessions, trails, passive and
active recreational uses, and other similar uses typically found within a park. This
definition is further supplemented by the definitions of Section 2.94.030 of the City
code.
f. Amending the definition of the term "Recreation (Outdoor)". That the
definition of"Recreation (Outdoor)" shall be amended to read as follows:
RECREATION (OUTDOOR): Miniature golf, swimming pools, tennis courts,
country clubs, ball fields, ball courts, fishing piers, skateboarding courses, water
slides, mechanical rides, go-cart or motorcycle courses, raceways, drag strips,
stadiums, marinas, overnight camping, hunting where permitted by Salt Lake City
ordinance, fishing, hiking, biking or gun firing ranges, or other similar type uses
which are not enclosed in buildings. The term "recreation (outdoor)" shall include any
accessory uses, such as snack bars, concessionaires and pavilions_which are designed
and intended primarily for the use of patrons of the principal recreational use. The
term "recreation (outdoor)" shall not include any use which is_otherwise listed
specifically in the table of permitted and conditional uses.
g. Amending the definition of the term "Utility, Building or Structure". That
the definition of"Utility, Building or Structure" shall be amended to read as follows:
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UTILITY, BUILDING OR STRUCTURE: A building or structure needed to provide
distribution, transmittal and maintenance of public utility services for water, sewer
and flood control including wells, pumping stations, reservoirs, water treatment
plant, water storage tanks, detention basins, lift stations,regulators and other similar
facilities unless exempted in Section 21A.02.050.
h. Amending the definition of the term"Utility, Sewage Treatment Plant".
That the definition of"Utility, Sewage Treatment Plant" shall be amended to read as
follows:
UTILITY, SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT: A facility used for the treatment of
industrial, commercial or domestic wastewater approved by the appropriate county,
state, city, or federal agencies,which provides a collection network and a central
wastewater treatment facility for a community, or a region.
i. Amending the definition of the term"Zoological Park". That the
definition of"Zoological Park" shall be amended to read as follows:
ZOOLOGICAL PARK: An area, building, or structures which contain wild animals
on exhibition for viewing by the public. It may also consist of accessory uses such as
treatment facilities for the animals, storage areas, offices, retail sales and or services,
concession areas and areas where private or public events and other similar activities
associated with a zoological park take place.
SECTION 44. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.62.040. That
Section 21A.62.040 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Definitions: Definitions of Terms), shall
be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
a. Adding a definition of the term"Amphitheater, Informal."That Section
21A.62.040 of the Salt Lake City Code is amended to add a new definition of
"Amphitheater, Informal",which definition shall be inserted in alphabetical order and
shall read as follows:
AMPHITHEATER, INFORMAL: A small open air gathering area with a focal
point that is at grade. Seating is generally created using natural or semi-natural
materials such as wood or timbers,wood or stone benches or gabion seats.
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b. Adding a definition of the term "Golf course". That Section 21A.62.040
of the Salt Lake City Code is amended to add a new definition of"Golf course", which
definition shall be inserted in alphabetical order and shall read as follows:
GOLF COURSE: An outdoor area of land laid out for golf with a series of
holes each including tee, fairway and putting green and often one or more
natural or artificial hazards. A Golf course may also consist of a club house or
building where activities associated with golf take place including retail sales
and or services, a café venue where meals are prepared and served, an office
and area where private or public events and other similar activities associated
with a golf courses.
c. Adding a definition of the term "Natural Open Space". That Section
21A.62.040 of the Salt Lake City Code is amended to add a new definition of"Natural
Open Space", which definition shall be inserted in alphabetical order and shall read as
follows:
NATURAL OPEN SPACE: Land in a predominantly open and undeveloped
condition that is suitable for protection of sensitive environmental conditions such as
aquifer recharge areas; floodplains, river, stream and riparian corridors, water
bodies, wetlands, shorelands and uplands, geologically unique or sensitive areas,
wildlife habitat, native plant communities and similar features.
d. Adding a definition of the term "Open Space". That Section 21A.62.040
of the Salt Lake City Code is amended to add a new definition of"Open Space", which
definition shall be inserted in alphabetical order and shall read as follows:
OPEN SPACE: An area of land or water that is improved or unimproved, and serves
the purposes of preservation of natural resources, recreation, or public health and
safety. Open space is land set aside for conservation or recreation purposes. It may
include woodlands, play areas, recreation centers, government facilities, walking and
riding trails, nature center, wetlands and lands in the floodplain as well as land use for
passive or active recreation.
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e. Adding a definition of the term"Recreation Equipment". That Section
21A.62.040 of the Salt Lake City Code is amended to add a new definition of
"Recreation Equipment", which definition shall be inserted in alphabetical order and shall
read as follows:
RECREATIONAL (PLAYGROUND) EQUIPMENT: Structures used to
provide recreational activities such as ropes courses, climbing walls, water
slides, back stops and other similar features commonly found in parks, recreation
centers and active recreation areas.
SECTION 45. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake Ci • 2nd day of April
2019 .
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Transmitted to Mayor on April 3, 2019 •
Mayor's Action: Approved. Vetoed.
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MAYOR
CITY RECORDER
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** This ordinance was originally transmitted to the Mayor's Office on April 3, 2019.The ordinance was
returned to the City Recorder unsigned on April 5, 2019. This provided for the ordinance to become
effective on publication without the Mayor's signature.
Pursuant to Utah State Code 10-3B-204(4)An ordinance, tax levy, or appropriation passed by the
Council takes effect upon recording as provide in Chapter 3, Part 7, Municipal Ordinances, Resolutions,
and Procedure, if: (b)the mayor fails to sign the ordinance, tax levy, or appropriation within 15 days
after the council presents the ordinance, tax levy, or appropriation to the mayor.
City Recorder Staff proceeded with publication.The City Council Chair's signature was obtained but the
Mayor's signature was never obtained.