Proposed Ordinance - 8/17/2021
SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 2021
(An ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A
of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to fence, wall, and hedge height requirements)
An ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining
to fence, wall, and hedge height requirements pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2020-00511.
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission( the “Planning Commission”) held a
public hearing on January 13, 2021 to consider a request by the Salt Lake City Council (the “City
Council”) to amend the Salt Lake City Code to remove the Special Exception process under Section
21A.52.030 and adjust the City’s height requirements for fences, walls, and hedges; and
WHEREAS, at its January 13, 2021 hearing, the Planning Commission voted in favor of
forwarding a positive recommendation of approval to the City Council to adopt changes to the Salt
Lake City Code pertaining to fence, wall, and hedge height; and
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council desires to alter the requirements for fence, wall,
and hedge height as provided herein; and
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council finds, after holding a public hearing on this
matter, 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:
SECTION 1. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.62.040. That Section
21A.62.040 of the Salt Lake City Code (Definition of Terms) shall be and hereby is amended to add
a new definition of Primary Façade, which definition shall be inserted into the list of definitions in
alphabetical order and shall read and appear as follows:
PRIMARY FAÇADE: the side of a building that faces a public or private street and
includes the main customer or resident entrance. Buildings located in zoning
districts that include a mix of residential and that have sides of the building that face
multiple streets shall be interpreted to have a principal façade along each side of the
building that faces a street.
SECTION 2. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120. That
Section 21A.40.120 of the Salt Lake City Code (Regulation of Fences, Walls, and Hedges) shall be
and hereby is amended as follows:
21A.40.120: REGULATION OF FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES:
A. Purpose: Fences, walls and hedges serve properties by providing privacy and security,
defining private space and enhancing the design of individual sites. Fences also affect the public
by impacting the visual image of the streetscape and the overall character of neighborhoods. The
purpose of these regulations is to achieve a balance between the private concerns for privacy and
site design and the public concerns for enhancement of the community appearance, and to ensure
the provision of adequate light, air and public safety.
B. Location: All fences, walls or hedges shall be erected entirely within the property lines of
the property they are intended to serve.
C. Building Permit Required:
1. A building permit shall be obtained prior to construction of any fence that does not
exceed six feet (6') in height and is not made of concrete or masonry or does not require
structural review under the Uniform Building Code regulations. The permit is to ensure
compliance with adopted regulations.
2. A building permit and fee are required for fences and walls which exceed six feet (6') in
height and all fences or walls of any height that are constructed under the International Building
Code. The permit is to ensure compliance with all Zoning Ordinance standards and requirements
(location, height, types of materials) as well as to ensure the structural integrity of the pilasters
and foundation system which will be verified by plan review and site inspection.
3. The application for a permit must include plans identifying the location and height of the
proposed fence or wall. If the fence or wall is constructed of masonry or concrete of any height
or exceeds six feet (6') in height, construction details showing horizontal and vertical
reinforcement and foundation details shall be shown on the plans.
4. The building permit fee for a fence will be a general permit fee based on construction
costs or valuation of the work as shown in the consolidated fee schedule.
5. Construction of any fence in the following districts shall also comply with the additional
fencing regulations found in the following subsections of this title:
a. FP Foothills Protection District (21A.32.040I),
b. H Historic Preservation Overlay District (21A.34.020E), and
c. Foothill Residential FR-1, FR-2 and FR-3 Districts (21A.24.010P).
D. Design Requirements:
1. Residential districts (chapter 21A.24, "Residential Districts", of this title):
a. Allowed Materials: Fences and walls shall be made of high quality, durable materials
that require low maintenance. Acceptable materials for a fence include chainlink, wood, brick,
masonry block, stone, tubular steel, wrought iron, vinyl, composite/recycled materials (hardy
board) or other manufactured material or combination of materials commonly used for fencing.
Other materials of similar quality and durability, but not listed herein, may be used upon
approval by the Zoning Administrator through an administrative interpretation application.
b. Prohibited Materials: Fences and walls shall not be made of or contain:
(1) Scrap materials such as scrap lumber and scrap metal.
(2) Materials not typically used or designated/manufactured for fencing such as metal
roofing panels, corrugated or sheet metal, tarps or plywood.
2. Nonresidential districts (chapters 21A.26 through 21A.34 of this title: commercial
districts, manufacturing districts, downtown districts, gateway districts, special purpose districts
and overlay districts):
a. Allowed Materials: Fences and walls shall be made of high quality, durable materials
that require minimal maintenance. Acceptable materials for fencing in nonresidential districts
include, but are not limited to, chainlink, prewoven chainlink with slats, wood, brick, tilt-up
concrete, masonry block, stone, metal, composite/recycled materials or other manufactured
materials or combination of materials commonly used for fencing. Other materials of similar
quality and durability, but not listed herein, may be used upon approval by the Zoning
Administrator through an administrative interpretation application.
b. Prohibited Materials: Fences or walls in nonresidential districts shall not be constructed
of or contain:
(1) Scrap materials such as scrap lumber and scrap metal.
(2) Materials not typically used or designated/manufactured for fencing such as metal
roofing panels, corrugated or sheet metal, tarps or plywood.
E. Height Restrictions and Gates:
1. Fences, walls, and hedges shall comply with the following regulations based on the
following zoning districts:
a. Residential Zoning Districts:
(1) Except as permitted in subsection 21A.24.010.P and 21A.12.E.4 of this code a fence,
wall or hedge located between the front property line and front building line of the
facade of the principal structure that contains the primary entrance shall not exceed 4
feet in height.
(2) A fence, wall, or hedge located at or behind the primary facade of the principal structure
shall not exceed 6 feet in height.
(3) Where there is no existing principal structure, the height of a fence, wall, or hedge shall
not exceed 4 feet in a front yard area or 6 feet in the rear or side yard areas.
b. Nonresidential Zoning Districts:
(1) A fence, wall, or hedge located between the front property line and the primary facade of
the principal structure shall not exceed 4 feet in height.
(2) A fence, wall or hedge located at or behind the primary façade of the principal structure
shall not exceed 6 feet in height.
(3) Not withstanding Subsection 21A.40.120.1.b.(1), in the M-2 and E1 zoning districts
fences, walls, or hedges may be up to 6 feet in height if located between the front
property line and the front yard setback line.
(4) If there is no minimum front yard setback in the underlying zoning district, a fence, wall,
or hedge of a maximum 6 feet in height may be placed no closer than 10 feet from the
property line.
(5) Outdoor storage, when permitted in the zoning district, shall be located behind the
primary façade of the principal structure and shall be screened with a solid wall or fence
and shall comply with the requirements in Section 5.60.12.
2. Double Frontage Lot: A fence, wall, or hedge located on a property where both the front
and rear yards have frontage on a street may be a maximum of 6 feet in height in a front
yard provided the fence, wall, or hedge:
a. is located in a provided yard that is directly opposite the front yard where the
primary entrance to the principal building is located;
b. is in a location that is consistent with other 6 foot tall fence locations on the block;
c. complies with Sight Distance Triangle requirements of this Title; and
d. complies will all other fence, wall, and hedge requirements of this Title.
e. Not exceed 6 feet in height in a front yard.
3. Vacant Lots. Fencing to secure vacant or undeveloped lots may be up to 6 feet in height,
provided the fence is not closer than 5 feet to a public sidewalk and is no less than 80%
transparent. Once the property is developed, the fence will be required to comply with the
height restrictions of this Title.
4. Additional Fence Height Allowed. Notwithstanding any other Section of this Chapter, the
following regulations apply:
a. Adjacent to Nonresidential Zoning Districts. Fences, walls, or hedges in the FR,
SR, and R-1 zoning districts shall not exceed 6 feet in height in the side or rear
yard except where they abut a Commercial, Downtown, Manufacturing, or Special
Purpose Zoning District. The maximum height shall be 8 feet. This exception
does not apply to fences, walls, or hedges in the corner side yard or front yard, and
only applies where the lot abuts the nonresidential district.
b. Public Utility Facilities. Fences or walls may exceed the maximum height
regulations when the fence or wall is necessary to restrict access and promote
safety of public utility buildings or structures, provided that the portion of the
fence or wall which exceeds a height of 6 feet is at least 80% transparent. In no
event, shall the fence or wall securing a public utility building or structure exceed
12 feet in height.
c. Recreation Facilities. For fences or walls constructed around parks, open space, or
other outdoor recreation areas, the maximum height fence shall be up to 10 feet in
height and may be located in any required yard, provided that the fence or wall is
no less than 80% transparent above a height of 6 feet. Fences or walls for which a
greater height is necessary to protect public safety, such as, driving ranges,
baseball fields, athletic fields; or similar facilities may be allowed within the
subject property to a height necessary to contain the recreation equipment.
d. Private Game Courts, Swimming Pools, and Other Similar Recreation Equipment.
Fences or walls constructed around private game courts, swimming pools, or other
similar recreation equipment expressly permitted in Section 21A.36.020.B, may be
up to 10 feet in height provided that the fence or wall is no less than 80 percent
transparent above a height of 6 feet.
e. Construction Fencing. Temporary fencing to secure construction sites during the
planning, demolition, or construction process is permitted to a maximum of 10
feet in height in any required yard.
f. Pillars. Pillars shall be allowed to extend up to 18 inches above the allowable
height of a fence or wall; provided, that the pillars shall have a maximum diameter
or width of no more than 18 inches; and provided, that the pillars shall have a
minimum spacing of no less than 6 feet apart, measured face to face.
g. Gates and Arches. The height of gates shall conform to the applicable maximum
fence height where the gate is located except that decorative elements on gates
such as scrolls, finials, and similar features may extend up to one foot above the
maximum fence height. In addition, arches or trellises up to 12 feet in height and 5
feet in width may be constructed over a gate if integrated into the fence/gate
design. A maximum of two such arches shall be permitted per property.
h. Barbed or Razor Wire Fences. Where permitted, barbed wire and razor wire
fences may be up to 12 feet in height.
i. Conditional Uses. A fence, wall, or hedge may exceed the allowable height
requirements of this Chapter where additional fence height is imposed as a
reasonable condition to mitigate the anticipated detrimental effects of a
conditional use. Where such additional height is imposed as a reasonable
condition, such height shall not exceed the minimum height necessary to mitigate
the anticipated detrimental effects of the conditional use.
5. Vision Clearance and Safety. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, a fence,
wall, or hedge shall comply with the Sight Distance Triangle Requirements of this
Section.
a. Corner Lots; Sight Distance Triangle: No solid fence, wall or hedge shall be
erected to a height in excess of 3 feet if the fence, wall or hedge is located within
the sight distance triangle extending 30 feet either side of the intersection of the
respective street curb lines, or edge lines of roadway where curbing is not
provided as noted in section 21A.62.050, illustration I of this title.
b. Corner Side, Side, Rear Yards; Sight Distance Triangle: Fences, walls or hedges
may be erected in any required corner side yard (extending to a point in line with
the front facade of the principal structure for residential zoning districts and up to
any required front yard setback line for all other zoning districts), required side
yard or required rear yard to a height not to exceed 6 feet. The zoning
administrator may require either increased fence setback or lower fence height
along corner side yards to provide adequate line of sight for driveways and alleys.
c. Intersection of Driveway; Sight Distance Triangle: Solid fences, walls and hedges
shall not exceed 30 inches in height within the sight distance triangle as defined in
section 21A.62.050, illustration I of this title.
d. Sight Distance Triangle And See Through Fences: Within the area defined as a
sight distance triangle, see through fences that are at least 50% open shall be
allowed to a height of 4 feet.
e. Alternative Design Solutions. To provide adequate line of sight for driveways and
alleys, the zoning administrator, in consulting with the development review team,
may require alternative design solutions, including, but not restricted to, requiring
increased fence setback and/or lower fence height, to mitigate safety concerns
created by the location of buildings, grade change or other preexisting conditions.
6. Height Measurement. The height of a fence, wall, or hedge shall be measured from the
finished grade of the site as defined in section 21A.62.040 of this title. In instances of an
abrupt grade change at the property line, the height for fences that are located on top of a
retaining wall shall be measured from the top of the retaining wall.
7. Gates:. No gate, whether crossing a driveway, walkway, or part of a fence, shall be
erected to a height in excess of the standards outlined in this subsection E. To regulate the
location of gates and their impact on vehicular staging within the public right of way,
passenger vehicles shall require a minimum 17 foot 6 inch setback from back edge of
sidewalk, or property line when a sidewalk is not provided, and large truck driveways
shall require a 100 foot setback from back edge of sidewalk, or property line when a
sidewalk is not provided. All gates are to swing inward to the property or be a roll gate
that does not impact the staging area.
F. General Requirements:
1. Except when constructed of materials that have been designed or manufactured to remain
untreated, all fences or walls shall periodically be treated with paint or chemicals so as to retard
deterioration.
2. Fences or walls shall be constructed with good workmanship and shall be secured to the
ground or supporting area in a substantial manner and engineered so that the structure of
columns or posts and the material used for the intervening panels are adequately constructed to
support the materials and withstand wind loads.
3. All fences or walls (including entrance and exit gates) shall be maintained in good repair,
free of graffiti, structurally sound, so as to not pose a threat to public health, safety, and welfare.
G. Barbed Wire Fences:
1. Permitted Use: Barbed wire fencing is allowed as a permitted use in the AG, AG-2, AG-
5, AG-20, A, CG, M-1, M-2 and D-2 districts.
2. Special Exception: Barbed wire fencing may be approved for nonresidential uses as a
special exception pursuant to chapter 21A.52 of this title, in all zoning districts except for those
listed above as permitted uses. The planning commission may approve as special exceptions, the
placement of barbed wire fences, for security reasons, or for the keeping out of animals around
nonresidential properties, transformer stations, microwave stations, construction sites or other
similar publicly necessary or dangerous sites, provided the requested fence is not in any
residential district and is not on or near the property line of a lot which is occupied as a place of
residence.
3. Location Requirements: Barbed wire fencing shall not be allowed in required front yard
setbacks nor along frontages on streets defined as gateway streets in Salt Lake City's adopted
urban design element master plan.
4. Special Design Regulations: No strand of barbed wire shall be permitted less than six feet
(6') high. No more than three (3) strands of barbed wire are permitted. The barbed wire strands
shall not slant outward from the fence more than sixty degrees (60°) from a vertical line. No
barbed wire strand shall project over public property. If the barbed wire proposed slants outward
over adjoining private property the applicant must submit written consent from adjoining
property owner agreeing to such a projection over the property line.
5. Special Exception Approval Standards: The planning commission may approve, as a
special exception, the building permit for a barbed wire fence if it is found that the applicant has
shown that the fence is reasonably necessary for security in that it protects people from
dangerous sites and conditions such as transformer stations, microwave stations or construction
sites.
H. Razor Wire Fences:
1. Special Exception: Razor wire fencing may be approved for nonresidential uses as a
special exception pursuant to chapter 21A.52 of this title, in the A, CG, D-2, M-1 and M-2
zoning districts. The planning commission may approve as a special exception the placement of
razor wire fences, for security reasons, around commercial or industrial uses, transformer
stations, microwave stations, or other similar public necessity or dangerous sites; provided, that
the requested fence is not on the property line of a lot which is occupied as a place of residence.
2. Location Requirements: Razor wire fencing shall not be allowed in required front or
corner side yard setback.
3. Special Design Regulations: No strand of razor wire shall be permitted on a fence that is
less than seven feet (7') high. Razor wire coils shall not exceed eighteen inches (18") in diameter
and must slant inward from the fence to which the razor wire is being attached.
4. Special Exception Approval Standards: The planning commission may approve razor
wire fencing if the commission finds that the applicant has shown that razor wire is necessary for
the security of the property in question.
I. Exemption: The A airport district is exempt from all zoning ordinance fence regulations.
The department of airports has administrative authority to regulate and approve fencing within
the A airport district. All fencing that the department of airports requires of its clients within the
A district is subject to review and approval by the airport.
J. Electric Security Fences:
1. Permitted Use: Electric security fences are allowed as a permitted use in the M-1 and M-
2 zones. Electric security fences on parcels or lots that abut a residential zone are prohibited.
2. Special Exception: Electric security fences on parcels or lots adjacent to a commercial
zone may be approved as a special exception pursuant to the requirements in chapter 21A.52 of
this title.
3. Location Requirements: Electric security fences shall not be allowed in required front
yard setbacks or on frontages adjacent to residentially zoned properties.
4. Compliance With Adopted Building Codes: Electric security fences shall be constructed
or installed in conformance with all applicable construction codes.
5. Perimeter Fence Or Wall: No electric security fence shall be installed or used unless it is
fully enclosed by a nonelectrical fence or wall that is not less than six feet (6') in height. There
shall be at least one foot (1') of spacing between the electric security fence and the perimeter
fence or wall.
6. Staging Area: All entries to a site shall have a buffer area that allows on site staging prior
to passing the perimeter barrier. The site shall be large enough to accommodate a vehicle
completely outside of the public right of way.
7. Height: Electric security fences shall have a maximum height of ten feet (10').
8. Warning Signs: Electric security fences shall be clearly identified with warning signs that
read: "Warning-Electric Fence" at intervals of not greater than sixty feet (60'). Signs shall
comply with requirements in chapter 21A.46, "Signs", of this title.
9. Security Box: Electric security fences shall have a small, wall mounted safe or box that holds
building keys for police, firefighters and EMTs to retrieve in emergencies
SECTION 3. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsections 21A.52.030.A. That
Subsection 21A.52.030.A shall be and is hereby amended as follows:
21A.52.030: SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS AUTHORIZED:
A. In addition to any other special exceptions authorized elsewhere in this title, the following
special exceptions are authorized under the provisions of this title:
1. Accessory building height, including wall height, in excess of the permitted height
provided:
a. The extra height is for architectural purposes only, such as a steep roof to match
existing primary structure or neighborhood character.
b. The extra height is to be used for storage of household goods or truss webbing and not
to create a second level.
c. No windows are located in the roof or on the second level unless it is a design feature
only.
d. No commercial use is made of the structure or residential use unless it complies with
the accessory dwelling unit regulations in this title.
2. Accessory structures in the front yard of double frontage lots, which do not have any rear
yard provided:
a. The required sight visibility triangle shall be maintained at all times.
b. The structure meets all other size and height limits governed by the zoning ordinance.
3. Additional building height in commercial districts are subject to the standards in chapter
21A.26 of this title.
4. Additional foothills building height, including wall height, shall comply with the
standards in chapter 21A.24 of this title.
5. Additional residential building height, including wall height, in the R-1 districts, R-2
districts and SR districts shall comply with the standards in chapter 21A.24 of this title.
6. Any alternative to off street parking not listed in chapter 21A.44 of this title intended to
meet the number of required off street parking spaces.
7. Barbed wire fences may be approved subject to the regulations of chapter 21A.40 of this
title.
8. Conditional home occupations subject to the regulations and conditions of chapter
21A.36 of this title.
9. Dividing existing lots containing two (2) or more separate residential structures into
separate lots that would not meet lot size, frontage width or setbacks provided:
a. The residential structures for the proposed lot split already exist and were constructed
legally.
b. The planning director agrees and is willing to approve a subdivision application.
c. Required parking equal to the parking requirement that existed at the time that each
dwelling unit was constructed.
10. Use of the front yard for required parking when the rear or side yards cannot be
accessed and it is not feasible to build an attached garage that conforms to yard area and setback
requirements, subject to the standards found in chapter 21A.44 of this title.
11. Grade changes and retaining walls are subject to the regulations and standards of
chapter 21A.36 of this title.
12. Ground mounted central air conditioning compressors or systems, heating, ventilating,
pool and filtering equipment located in required side and rear yards within four feet (4') of the
property line. The mechanical equipment shall comply with applicable Salt Lake County health
department noise standards.
13. Hobby shop, art studio, exercise room or a dressing room adjacent to a swimming pool,
or other similar uses in an accessory structure, subject to the following conditions:
a. The height of the accessory structure shall not exceed the height limit established by the
underlying zoning district unless a special exception allowing additional height is allowed.
b. If an accessory building is located within ten feet (10') of a property line, no windows
shall be allowed in the walls adjacent to the property lines.
c. If the accessory building is detached, it must be located in the rear yard.
d. The total covered area for an accessory building shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of
the building footprint of the principal structure, subject to all accessory building size limitations.
14. In line additions to existing residential or commercial buildings, which are
noncomplying as to yard area or height regulations provided:
a. The addition follows the existing building line and does not create any new
noncompliance.
b. No additional dwelling units are added to the structure.
c. The addition is a legitimate architectural addition with rooflines and exterior materials
designed to be compatible with the original structure.
15. Operation of registered home daycare or registered home preschool facility in residential
districts subject to the standards of chapter 21A.36 of this title.
16. Outdoor dining in required front, rear and side yards subject to the regulations and
standards of chapter 21A.40 of this title.
17. Razor wire fencing may be approved subject to the regulations and standards in chapter
21A.40 of this title.
18. Replacement or reconstruction of any existing noncomplying segment of a residential or
commercial structure or full replacement of a noncomplying accessory structure provided:
a. The owner documents that the new construction does not encroach farther into any
required rear yard than the structure being replaced.
b. The addition or replacement is compatible in design, size and architectural style with
the remaining or previous structure.
19. Underground building encroachments into the front, side, rear and corner side yard
setbacks provided the addition is totally underground and there is no visual evidence that such an
encroachment exists.
20. Window mounted refrigerated air conditioner and evaporative swamp coolers located in
required front, corner, side and rear yards within two feet (2') of a property line shall comply
with applicable Salt Lake County health department noise standards.
21. Vehicle and equipment storage without hard surfacing in the CG, M-1, M-2 or EI
districts, subject to the standards in chapter 21A.44 of this title.
22. Ground mounted utility boxes may be approved subject to the regulations and standards
of section 21A.40.160 of this title.
23. Legalization of excess dwelling units may be granted subject to the following
requirements and standards:
a. Purpose: The purpose of this subsection is to implement the existing Salt Lake City
community housing plan. This plan emphasizes maintaining existing housing stock in a safe
manner that contributes to the vitality and sustainability of neighborhoods within the city. This
subsection provides a process that gives owners of property with one or more excess dwelling
units not recognized by the city an opportunity to legalize such units based on the standards set
forth in this subsection.
b. Review Standards: A dwelling unit that is proposed to be legalized pursuant to this
subsection shall comply with the following standards.
(1) The dwelling unit existed prior to April 12, 1995. In order to determine whether a
dwelling unit was in existence prior to April 12, 1995, the unit owner shall provide
documentation thereof which may include any of the following:
(A) Copies of lease or rental agreements, lease or rent payments, or other similar
documentation showing a transaction between the unit owner and tenants;
(B) Evidence indicating that prior to April 12, 1995, the city issued a building permit,
business license, zoning certificate, or other permit relating to the dwelling unit in question;
(C) Utility records indicating existence of a dwelling unit;
(D) Historic surveys recognized by the Planning Director as being performed by a
trained professional in historic preservation;
(E) Notarized affidavits from a previous owner, tenant, or neighbor;
(F) Polk, Cole, or phone directories that indicate existence of the dwelling unit (but
not necessarily that the unit was occupied); and
(G) Any other documentation that the owner is willing to place into a public record
which indicates the existence of the excess unit prior to April 12, 1995.
(2) The excess unit has been maintained as a separate dwelling unit since April 12,
1995. In order to determine if a unit has been maintained as a separate dwelling unit, the
following may be considered:
(A) Evidence listed in subsection A24b(1) of this section indicates that the unit has
been occupied at least once every five (5) calendar years;
(B) Evidence that the unit was marketed for occupancy if the unit was unoccupied for
more than five (5) consecutive years;
(C) If evidence of maintaining a separate dwelling unit as required by subsections
A24b(2)(A) and A24b(2)(B) of this section cannot be established, documentation of construction
upgrades may be provided in lieu thereof.
(D) Any documentation that the owner is willing to place into a public record which
provides evidence that the unit was referenced as a separate dwelling unit at least once every five
(5) years.
(3) The property where the dwelling unit is located:
(A) Can accommodate on site parking as required by this title, or
(B) Is located within a one-fourth (1/4) mile radius of a fixed rail transit stop or bus
stop in service at the time of legalization.
(4) Any active zoning violations occurring on the property must be resolved except for
those related to excess units.
c. Conditions Of Approval: Any approved unit legalization shall be subject to the
following conditions:
(1) The unit owner shall apply for a business license, when required, within fourteen
(14) days of special exception approval.
(2) The unit owner shall allow the City's building official or designee to inspect the
dwelling unit to determine whether the unit substantially complies with basic life safety
requirements as provided in title 18, chapter 18.50, "Existing Residential Housing", of this Code.
Such inspection shall occur within ninety (90) days of special exception approval or as mutually
agreed by the unit owner and the City.
(3) All required corrections indicated during the inspection process must be completed
within one year unless granted an extension by the Zoning Administrator.
d. Application: In addition to the application requirements in this chapter, an applicant
shall submit documentation showing compliance with the standards set forth in subsection A24b
of this section.
24. Designation, modification, relocation, or reinstatement of a vintage sign as per chapter
21A.46 of this title.
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 thirty feet (30')
from adjacent residential structures.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance take effect immediately after it has been published
in accordance with Utah Code §10-3-711 and recorded in accordance with Utah Code §10-3-713.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this _______ day of
______________, 2021.
______________________________
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
______________________________
MAYOR
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 2021.
Published: ______________.
Ordinance amending fence, wall, and hedge height requirements
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date:__________________________________
By: ___________________________________
Paul C. Nielson, Senior City Attorney
May 26, 2021