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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 70 of 2009
(Amending Titles 18 (Building) and 21A (Zoning) of the
Salt Lake City Code Pertaining to Condominium Conversions)
An ordinance amending certain provisions of Titles 18 (Building) and 21A (Zoning) .
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission ("Planning Commission") held a
public hearing on January 28, 2009 to consider a request made by the Salt Lake City Council
("Council") (petition no. PLNPCM2008-00409) to amend the text of Titles 18 (Building) and
2l A (Zoning) of the Salt Lake City Code to address potential concerns of which the City has
become aware through a recent increase in condominium conversion applications; and
WHEREAS, at its January 28, 2009 hearing, the Planning Commission voted in favor of
recommending to the City Council that the City Council amend the sections of Titles 18 and 21A
of the Salt Lake City Code identified herein; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter the City Council has determined that
the following ordinance is in the City's best interests,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Amending a portion of text of Salt Lake City Code section 21A.56.060B.
That section 21A.56.060B.3 and 21A.56.060B.4 of the Salt Lake City Code (Condominium
Conversion Process), shall be, and hereby is, amended to read as follows:
B. Planning Official Duties And Responsibility:
3. Previous Conditions: The planning official shall review applicable
conditions on the use or building imposed by ordinances, variances, and
conditional uses.
4. Site Improvements: The planning official shall review the proposed building
and site plans and shall have the authority to require additional improvements
to be made to the existing site including but not limited to landscaping,
exterior repairs, and improvements to common areas. This review shall
include an analysis of the parking, including internal circulation issues, such
as surfacing and control curbs. The analysis shall also include the number of
existing parking stalls, noting any deviation from current standards. Based
upon this information, the planning official may require construction of
additional parking stalls on the site, or may require reasonable alternative
parking solutions as outlined in section 21A.44.030, "Alternative Parking
Requirements", of this title. Any additional parking developed on site or
alternative parking solutions may not increase the parking impacts on
neighboring properties, and will not develop existing common areas used as
open space or green space. Additionally any remodeling proposals which
increases the number of bedrooms would require compliance with existing
parking requirements. The total number of parking stalls available to the
owners of the project shall be disclosed on the condominium plat.
SECTION 2. Amending a portion of text of Salt Lake City Code section 21A.62.040.
That section 21A.62.040 of the Salt Lake City Code (Definitions), shall be, and hereby is,
amended to revise the definition of"Change of use"to read as follows:
"Change of use" means the replacement of an existing use by a new use, or a change in
the nature of an existing use which does not increase the size, occupancy, or site
requirements. A change of ownership, tenancy, name or management, or a change in
product or service within the same use classification where the previous nature of the use,
line of business, or other function is substantially unchanged is not a change of use. The
conversion of existing residential units to condominiums is not a change of use. (See also
definition of Land Use Type (Similar Land Use Type)..-)_
SECTION 3. Amending a portion of text of Salt Lake City Code section 18.32.050. That
section 18.32.050 of the Salt Lake City Code (UBC Appendix Chapter 3 Division V), shall be,
and hereby is, amended to add the following new paragraph under Section 346 of"Division 5
Occupancies":
(5) The existing conditions meet the standards of the Salt Lake City Existing Residential
Housing Code sections 18.50.140 Exterior Standards; 18.50.150, Interior Standards;
18.50.180, Space and Occupancy Standards; 18.50.190, Light and Ventilation; 18.50.200
Fire Safety-Egress. The building report, as required in City Code Section 21A.56.060,
shall note all deficiencies; appeals of noted deficiencies may be addressed to the Housing
Advisory and Appeals Board.
SECTION 4. Amending a portion of text of Salt Lake City Code section 18.32.050. That
section 18.32.050 of the Salt Lake City Code (UBC Appendix Chapter 3 Division V), shall be,
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and hereby is, amended to amend paragraph (7) of Section 347 of"Division 5 Occupancies" to
read as follows:
(7) Installation of a smoke detector conforming to manufacturer's recommendations shall
be installed in each dwelling unit as a local detection unit. If the building has a common
exit hall or corridor then a general automatic detection system shall be install with the
capability of sending a signal to a remote station.
SECTION 5. Amending a portion of text of Salt Lake City Code section 18.32.050.
That section 18.32.050 of the Salt Lake City Code (UBC Appendix Chapter 3 Division V), shall
be, and hereby is, amended to add the following new Section 351 under "Division 5
Occupancies":
Sec. 351. All condominiums shall meet the requirements as listed in 18.96.050 (Fit
Premises) of the City Ordinance.
SECTION 6. Amending Section 18.50.020.B of the Salt Lake City Code. That
the of section 18.50.020.B of the Salt Lake City Code (Existing Residential Housing -
Scope) is hereby and amended to effectively repeal the substantive provisions thereof to
read:
3. Repealed.
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SECTION 7. 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 1st day of DPc'Pmher
2009.
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ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
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CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on December 9, 2009
Mayor's Action: ' Approved. Vetoed.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
(SEAL) Salt Lake City Attorney's Office
Date: la t aeor
Bill No. 70 of 2009.
Published: t —t 5-09 •
By: _
P IC. tine , enior City Attorney
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