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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 63 of 2003
(Amending the Salt Lake City Zoning Code
Regarding Legal Conforming Uses)
AN AMENDMENT TO THE SALT LAKE CITY ZONING CODE PROVIDING
LEGAL CONFORMING STATUS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLINGS,
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, AND TWIN HOMES, PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. 400-
02-23.
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Zoning Code provides for certain limited legal
conforming status for single-family detached dwellings, two-family dwellings, and twin homes;
and
WHEREAS, after public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council,
it has been determined that it would be in the best interest of the City to provide legal
conforming status for all legal existing single-family detached dwellings, two-family dwellings,
and twin homes in most zoning districts;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Section 21A.38.120 of the SALT LAKE CITY CODE shall be and hereby is
amended to read as follows:
21A.38.120 Legal Conforming Single-Family Detached Dwellings, Two-
Family Dwellings, and Twin Homes:
Any single-family detached dwelling, two-family dwelling, or twin home, except
those located in M-1 and M-2 zoning districts, that is in legal existence shall be
considered legal conforming.
Subject to complying with all other current, local or state development standards,
legal conforming status shall authorize alterations, extensions/additions, and
replacement of the single-family.detached dwelling, two-family dwelling, or twin
home.
In zoning districts other than M-1 and M-2,which do not allow detached single-
family dwelling units, two-family dwelling units or twin homes, the replacement
structure may exceed the original footprint of the existing structure by twenty-five
percent (25%)when the structure has been destroyed by fire,voluntary demolition
or natural calamity. Replacement structures which exceed twenty-five percent
(25%) of the original footprint, or the replacement of a single-family detached
dwelling, two-family dwelling or twin home in an M-1 or M-2 zoning district may
be allowed as a conditional use subject to the provisions of Chapter 21A.54 of this
Title.
The replacement structure shall not project into a required yard area beyond any
encroachment established by the structure being replaced. All replacement
structures in non-residential zones are subject to the provisions of Chapter
21A.36.190 of this title, Residential Building Standards for Legal Conforming
Single-Family Detached, Two-Family Dwellings and Twin Homes in Non-
Residential Zoning Districts.
When replacing a legal conforming single-family detached dwelling, two-family
dwelling or twin home, the number of new parking stalls provided shall be equal
to or more than the number of parking stalls being replaced.
SECTION 2. Section 21A.38.130 of the SALT LAKE CITY CODE shall be and hereby is
deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 3. Section 21A.36.190 of the SALT LAKE CITY CODE shall be and hereby is
enacted to read as follows:
21A.36.190 Residential Building Standards for Legal Conforming Single-Family
Detached, Two-Family Dwellings and Twin Homes in Non-Residential Zoning
Districts:
Any new single-family detached dwelling, two-family dwelling or twin home that is
replacing a legal conforming single-family, two family or twin home, in a non-residential
zoning district shall comply with the following standards:
A. Front Facade Controls: To maintain architectural harmony and primary orientation
along the street, all buildings shall be required to include an entrance door, and such other
features as windows, balconies,porches, and other such architectural features in the front
facade of the building, totaling not less than ten percent(10%) of the front facade
elevation area, excluding any area used for roof structures. For buildings constructed on a
corner lot, only one front facade is required in either the front or corner side facade of the
building.
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B. Basement Structures: All dwellings must have at least one full story above ground.
Residential structures built into a hillside with less than all elevations exposed may be
approved through the site plan review process.
C. Residential Building Foundation Standard: Each dwelling shall have poured concrete
footings, the top of which must be placed below the applicable frost line. Except as
otherwise authorized by the planning director and the chief building official in foothill
districts, each dwelling shall have a site built concrete or masonry foundation/perimeter
skirting constructed around the entire perimeter with interior supports as necessary to
meet applicable building codes and adopted seismic loading requirements. The dwelling
shall be permanently tied to the foundation system in accordance with applicable building
codes and adequately weatherproofed.
D. Entrance Landing: At each exit door, there must be a concrete or wood landing that is
a minimum of thirty six inches by thirty six inches (36" x 36"), constructed to meet the
minimum requirements of the uniform building code with adequate foundation support
and permanent attachment to the building.
E. Placement of a replacement structure on the existing lot should be consistent with the
front yard setbacks of the existing residential structures on the street. Front yard setback
must be in line with the average setback of the other principle buildings on the same
block face, but not less than 15' from the front property line. For purposes of determining
the average setback, steps under three feet (3') in height and eaves projecting three feet
(3') or less may project into the required front yard.
F. The scale and mass of the replacement structure should be compatible with that of the
existing adjacent residential structures and not exceed twenty-five percent(25%) of the
structure it is replacing. Replacement structures which exceed twenty-five percent(25%)
of the original footprint may be allowed as a conditional use subject to the provisions of
Chapter 21A.54 of this Title.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of
its first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this 9th day of September, 2003.
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