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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 3 of 2001
(Amending Chapter 21A.26 of the Salt Lake City Code
regarding the height of buildings in the Commercial Corridor
and General Commercial districts)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21A.26 OF THE SALT LAKE
CTIY ZONING CODE REGARDING THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS IN
THE COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR(CC) AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG)
DISTRICTS, PURSUANT TO PETITION NOS. 400-00-34 AND 400-00-39.
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Zoning Code contains restrictions on the
maximum height of buildings in various zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, finds after public hearings
before its own body and before the Planning Commission that portions of the Salt Lake
City Zoning Code which relate to the maximum height of buildings in the Commercial
Corridor (CC) and General Commercial (CG) Districts should be amended to allow for
greater flexibility on that issue, and that such amendments are in the best interest of the
City;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Section 21A.26.050.F of the Salt Lake City Code shall be and
hereby is amended to read as follows:
F. Maximum Height: No building shall exceed thirty feet (30') or two (2) stories,
whichever is less. Buildings higher than 30 feet may be allowed in accordance with the
provisions of subsections F1 and F2 of this Section.
1. Procedure For Modification: A modification to the height regulations in this
subsection F may be granted as a conditional use in conformance with the provisions
of Chapter 21 A.54 of this Title. In evaluating an application submitted pursuant to
this section, the Planning Commission shall find that the increased height will result
in improved site layout and amenities.
2. Landscaping: If an additional floor is approved, increased landscaping shall be
provided over and above that which is normally required for landscape yards,
landscape buffer yards, and parking lot perimeter and interior landscaping. The
amount of increased landscaping shall be equal to 10% of the area of the additional
floor.
3. Maximum Additional Height: Additional height shall be limited to 15 feet or one
story, whichever is less.
SECTION 2. Section 21A.26.070.F of the Salt Lake City Code shall be and
hereby is amended to read as follows:
F. Maximum Height: No building shall exceed sixty feet (60') or four (4) stories,
whichever is less. Buildings higher than 60 feet may be allowed in accordance with the
provision of subsections Fl and F2 of this Section.
1. Procedure For Modification: A modification to the height regulations in this
subsection F may be granted as a conditional use in conformance with the provisions
of Chapter 21A.54 of this Title. In evaluating an application submitted pursuant to
this section, the Planning Commission shall find that the increased height will result
in improved site layout and amenities.
2. Landscaping: If additional floors are approved, increased landscaping shall be
provided over and above that which is normally required for landscape yards,
landscape buffer yards, and parking lot perimeter and interior landscaping. The
amount of increased landscaping shall be equal to 10% of the area of the additional
floors.
3. Maximum Additional Height: Additional height shall be limited to 30 feet or two
stories, whichever is less.
SECTION 3. The table located at Section 21A.26.090 of the Salt Lake City
Code entitled "Summary Table of Yard and Bulk Requirements - Commercial Districts,"
shall be and hereby is amended to read as set forth on Exhibit"A" attached hereto.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date
of its first publication.
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Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this 6th day of
February , 2001.
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Transmitted to Mayor on February 6, 2001 .
Mayor's Action: Approved. Vetoed.
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EXHIBIT 'A'
21A.26.090 Summary Table Of Yard And Bulk Requirements - Commercial Districts:
District Lot Area Min. Max. Max. Max Min. Min. Min. Required Landscape
Name Regulations Lot Building Front Or Interior Rear Landscape Buffer
Width Building Size District Height Corner Side Yard Yard Yards'
Size
Side Yard Yard
CN No minimum. None None 90,000 25'or 21/2 15' No min. 10' Front and 7'
Maximum area: sf stories corner side
Neighborhood 16,500 sf yards
Commercial
CB No minimum; None Up to 15,000 sf None 30'or 2 No No min. 10' Front and 7'
Community lots over 4 acres 1st floor;or stories minimum; corner side
Business are conditional 20,000 sf total otherwise yards,if
uses floor area 15'parking provided
permitted>is a setback
condition use
CS 60,000 sf 150' None None 45'or 3 30' 15' 30' The first 15' 15'
Communil minimum stories of front and
y excluding pad corner side
Shopping sites yards
CC 10,000 sf 75' None None 30'or 2 15' No min. 10' Front and 7'
minimum stories corner side
Corridor
yards; 15'
Commercial Cond.Use:
maximum
45'or 3
stories
CSHBD No minimum None Less than None 90'or 6 No No min. None None 7'
Sugar House Multi-family: 20,000 sf is a stories minimum
Business 9,000 sf for 3 permitted use Cond.Use: required
units plus 500 Greater than maximum
sf/unit 20,000sfisa 150'or10
conditional use stories
CG 10,000 sf 60' None None 60'or 4 10' No min. 10' The first 10' 15'
minimum stories of front or
General
corner side
Commercial Cond.Use:
maximum yards
90'or 6
stories