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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 65 of 2005
(Amending Requirements for Parking Lots in Downtown Zoning Districts)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE REGARDING
REGULATIONS FOR PARKING LOTS IN THE DOWNTOWN (D-1) ZONING
DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. 400-03-30.
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Code contains certain regulations regarding the
creation and appearance of parking lots within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to amend the City Code to add
language requiring that new parking lots, on vacant properties resulting from demolition
activity in the Downtown (D-1) zoning district, be associated with a proposed principal
land use, be necessary for an existing adjacent land use(s), or be documented to show that
there is a need for more commercial parking in a given area and, if so, be required to
participate in the Downtown Token Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also desires to amend the City Code to provide that
the perimeter of vacant sites, resulting from demolition activity with no proposed
replacement use, in the Downtown (D-1) zoning district, be landscaped; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed 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 18.64.040.D of the Salt Lake City Code shall be and
hereby is enacted to read as follows:
D. For parcels in the D-1 zone, a permit for the use replacing the
demolished building or structure has been issued by Building Services
and Licensing, or a landscape plan for the site has been approved in
accordance with section 21A.48.100(D) of this Code. A performance
bond to assure timely and proper installation and maintenance of the
landscaping shall be filed with the city in a form acceptable to the city.
SECTION 2. Section 21A.30.020.D.3e of the Salt Lake City Code shall be and
hereby is enacted to read as follows:
e. Parking lots, proposed as a principal use to facilitate a building
demolition, shall be permitted as a conditional use with the approval
of the Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
21A.54 of this Title, where it is found that the parking lot is:
i. Associated with a proposed principal land use, or;
ii. Shown to be necessary for an existing adjacent land use(s). Demand
shall be demonstrated through affidavits or executed lease agreements
for off-site parking. Said lot shall be located within 500 feet of the
principal use(s) that it is proposed to serve, and shall not exceed more
than 50% of the required parking stall count for said use(s), or;
iii. Not associated with a principal land use or a specific increase in
parking demand. The applicant shall document to the Planning
Commission's satisfaction that there is a need for more commercial
parking in a given area and, if so, it must participate in the overall
Downtown Token Program.
SECTION 3. Section 21A.30.020.D.9 of the Salt Lake City Code shall be and
hereby is enacted to read as follows:
9. Landscape Requirements for Demolition Sites: Vacant lots,
resulting from demolition activities where no replacement use is
proposed, shall conform to Chapter 21A.48 of this Title, special
landscape requirements applicable to the D-1 Central Business
District.
SECTION 4. Section 21A.48.100.D.2 of the Salt Lake City Code shall be and
hereby is enacted to read as follows:
2. Landscaping for Vacant Lots: Special landscaping shall be
required on those lots becoming vacant,where no replacement use is
proposed, in conformance with the following:
a. Landscape yard requirement: A landscape yard of fifteen feet (15')
shall be required as measured from any point along all property lines.
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Fencing, pursuant to Section 21A.40.120, can be used as an element of
the overall landscaping plan, however, shall not be used in lieu of the
landscaping requirements of this section. The purpose of any fencing
on downtown lots, is for aesthetic value only, and shall consist of
wrought iron or other similar material (no chain link). Fencing shall
be open so as not to create a visual barrier, and shall be limited to a
maximum of four feet(4') in height,with the exception of a fence
located within thirty feet (30') of the intersection of front property
lines on any corner lot as noted in Section 21A. 40.120(D). The
approval of a final landscape plan, that includes a fencing element,
shall be delegated to the Building Official with the input of the
Planning Director, to determine if the fencing materials, location, and
height are compatible with adjacent properties in a given setting.
b. Trees: Shade trees shall be provided at the rate of one tree per
thirty feet (30') of yard length, rounded up to the nearest whole
number.
c. Shrubs: Shrubs shall be provided at the rate of one plant for every
three feet (3') of yard length, evenly spaced, limited to a height of not
more than three feet (3') . All plants shall be drought tolerant;
consult the Salt Lake City water-wise plant list for suggestions. At
least forty percent (40%) of the plants must be evergreen.
d. Groundcover: Areas not planted with shrubs and trees shall be
maintained in drought tolerant vegetative groundcover.
e. Irrigation: Permanent irrigation shall be installed and used as
needed to maintain plant materials in a healthy state.
f. Maintenance: Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in
conformance with the approved landscape plan. Landscaping shall be
kept free of weeds and litter.
SECTION 5. 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 1st day of
November , 2005.
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Transmitted to Mayor on 11/2/05
Mayor's Action: Approved. Vetoed.
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