HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransmittal - 5/30/2023ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
and NEIGHBORHOODS
Blake Thomas
Director
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
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Lisa Shaffer, Chief Administrative Officer
Date Received: 05/30/2023
Date sent to Council: 05/30/2023
TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE: May 30, 2023
Darin Mano, Chair
FROM: Blake Thomas, Director, Department of Community & Neighborhoods
SUBJECT: PLNPCM2023-00054
STAFF CONTACT: Madison Blodgett, Associate Planner
madison.blodgett(aslcgov.com or 801-535-7749
DOCUMENT TYPE: Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the changes to the zoning ordinance related
to the sight distance triangle as recommended by the Planning Commission.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Mayor Erin Mendenhall has initiated a petition to amend the zoning
ordinance regulations regarding the sight distance triangle, which is the area providing visual
clearance at street, alleys and driveways intersections where views of approaching traffic should not
be obstructed. Under the current code, sight distance triangles are measured as a triangular area
formed by a diagonal line connecting two points. Currently the definition in the code establishes a
distance of 30' for corner lots and at the intersection of street and large truck driveways, and distance
of 10' for passenger vehicle and light truck driveways crossing a sidewalk. The code is silent about
intersections of alleys and sidewalks and alleys and streets. Alleys intersecting with sidewalks and
streets operate in a similar manner as driveways, and therefore presents similar risks to oncoming
pedestrian, vehicular, or bike traffic. The proposed amendment modifies the sight distance triangle to
include alleys in the standards.
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In addition to amending the definition, the proposed amendment will add standards to apply the sight
distance triangle regulations to buildings and all other structures not included in fence regulations. In
the current code, the sight distance triangle is only referenced in the regulations for fences, walls and
hedges. Because no reference is made in other parts of the code, other structures, including buildings,
are currently allowed to encroach on the sight distance triangle areas. This creates inconsistent
application of the clear zone standards and open doors to hazardous conditions at intersections.
In addition to the changes mentioned above, the proposed ordinance will correct minor
inconsistencies in the code and help achieve the purpose of the sight distance triangle. More
specific information can be found in the Planning Commission Staff Report.
The Planning Commission considered the request at a May 10, 2023 public hearing and voted
unanimously to send a positive recommendation to the City Council based on staff s proposed
zoning ordinance text.
PUBLIC PROCESS:
Community Council Notice: A notice of application was sent to all recognized community
organizations on February 15, 2023, per City Code Chapter 2.60 with a link to the online open
house webpage. The recognized organizations were given 45 days to respond with any concerns
or to request staff to meet with them and discuss the proposed zoning amendment. The proposal
was presented at the March 20, 2023 Sugar House Community Council meeting and the overall
response was support for the amendment. The 45-day public engagement period ended on April 1,
2023.
Public Open House: An online open house was held from February 15, 2023, to April 1, 2023.
No public comment was received.
Planning Commission Meeting: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 10,
2023. The Planning Commission provided a positive recommendation to City Council on the
proposed amendment.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECORDS of MAY 26, 2023:
Planning Commission Agenda
Planning Commission Minutes
Planning Commission Staff report
EXHIBITS:
1. Project Chronology
2. Notice of City Council Public Hearing
3. Petition to Initiate
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. of 2023
(An ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code
pertaining to the sight distance triangle.)
An ordinance amending various sections of Title 2 1 A of the Salt Lake City Code pursuant
to Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00054 pertaining to the sight distance triangle.
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission ("Planning Commission") held a
public hearing on May 10, 2023 to consider a petition submitted by Mayor Erin Mendenhall
(Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00054) to amend portions of Chapters 21A.36; 21A.40; 21A.44;
and 21A.62 of the Salt Lake City Code to modify regulations pertaining to sight distance triangle;
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WHEREAS, at its May 10, 2023 meeting, the Planning Commission voted in favor of
transmitting a positive recommendation to the Salt Lake City Council ("City Council") on said
petition; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter the City Council has determined 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.36.020. That
Section 21A.36.020 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: General Provisions: Conformance with
Lot and Bulk Controls) shall be, and hereby is amended to include the following subpart D while
retaining all other subparts, tables, and notes in said section:
D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, all structures shall comply with the
Sight Distance Triangle Requirements as defined and illustrated in Chapter 21A.62 of this
title. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may approve
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28 alternative design solutions that result in similar visual clearance and effectively mitigate
29 safety concerns.
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31 SECTION 2. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.40.050. That
32 Section 21A.40.050 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings and
33 Structures: General Yard, Bulk and Height Limitations) shall be, and hereby is amended to
34 include the following subpart D while retaining all other text and subparts in said section:
35 D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, all structures shall comply with the
36 Sight Distance TriangleRequirements as defined and illustrated in Chapter 21A.62 of this
37 title. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may approve
38 alternative design solutions that result in similar visual clearance and effectively mitigate
39 safety concerns.
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41 SECTION 3. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120.E.1.
42 That Subsection 21 A.40.120.E.1 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings
43 and Structures: Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges: Height Restrictions and Gates) shall be,
44 and hereby is amended to read as follows:
45 1. Fences, walls, and hedges shall comply with the following regulations based on the
46 following zoning districts:
47 a. Residential Zoning Districts:
48 (1) Except as permitted in subsection 21A.24.010.P and 2 ^�.�4
49 21A.40.120.E.4 of this code., a fence, wall or hedge located between the front property
50 line and front building line of the facade of the principal structure that contains the
51 primary entrance shall not exceed feu (4) feet in height.
52 (2) A fence, wall, or hedge located at or behind the primary facade of the
53 principal structure shall not exceed 6 feet in height.
54 (3) On developed properties e where there is no existing principal
55 structure, the height of a fence, wall, or hedge shall not exceed €ems (4) feet in a front
56 yard area or six(6) feet in the rear or side yard areas.
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b. Nonresidential Zoning Districts:
61 (1) A fence, wall, or hedge located between the front property line and the
62 primary facade of the principal structure shall not exceed €etw-(4) feet in height.
63 (2) A fence, wall or hedge located at or behind the primary facade of the
64 principal structure shall not exceed 4x46) feet in height.
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66 (3) On developed properties where there is no existing principal structure, the
67 height of a fence, wall, or hedge shall not exceed 4 feet in a front yard area or 6 feet in
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69 (3) Notwithstanding (4) Notwithstanding Subsection 2 n nn 120 , ()
70 21A.40.120.E.1.b.(1), in the M-2 and EI zoning districts fences, walls, or hedges may be
71 up to 4x-(6) feet in height 4 when located between the front property line and the front
72 yard setback line.
73 (4) (5) If there is no minimum front yard setback in the underlying zoning district,
74 a fence, wall, or hedge of a maximum 4x-(6) feet in height may be placed no closer than
75 teit--(10) feet from the property line.
76 (5) (0 Outdoor storage, when permitted in the zoning district, shall be located
77 behind the primary facade of the principal structure and shall be screened with a solid
78 wall or fence and shall comply with the requirements in Section 5.60.120. Outdoor
79 storage in the M-1 and M-2 districts are also subject to the provisions of 21A.28.010.B.3.
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81 SECTION 4. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120.E.3.
82 That Subsection 21A.40.120.E.3 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings
83 and Structures: Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges: Height Restrictions and Gates) shall be,
84 and hereby is amended to read as follows:
85 3. Vacant Lots. Notwithstanding 21A.24.010.P.10.d, fencing to secure vacant or
86 undeveloped lots may be up to six-(6) feet in height, provided the fence is not closer
87 than five-(5) feet to a public sidewalk and is no less than eighty „ereeH* (80%)
88 transparent. Once the property is developed, the fence will be required to comply with
89 the height restrictions of this Pitle.
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91 SECTION 5. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120.E.5.
92 That Subsection 21A.40.120.E.5 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings
93 and Structures: Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges: Height Restrictions and Gates) shall be,
94 and hereby is amended to read as follows:
95 5. Vision Clearance and Safety. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, a
96 fence, wall, or hedge shall comply with the Ssight Ddistance Ttriangle Rrequirements
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98 a. Corner Lots; Sight Distance Triangle: No solid fence, wall or hedge shall be
99 erected to a height in excess of tlffee (3) feet if the fence, wall or hedge is located within
100 the sight distance triangle extending this (30) feet either side of the intersection of the
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101 respective street curb lines, or edge lines of roadway where curbing is not provided as
102 noted in sSection 21A.62.050, illustration I of this title.
103 b. Comer- Side, Side, ReaYards; Sigl3 stanee Triangle.Fen,.�lls or- hedges
104 may be erected in any required eemer- side yafd (extending to a point in line with the
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107 r-e"ir-ed r-ear- yar-d to a height not to exeeed six (6) feet. The zoning administrator- may
108 r-equir-e either- iner-eased fenee sethaek or- lower- fenee height aleng eemer- side yards to
109 provide ao,, ate u„o f sight for- dr-ivv., ays and 4ey-s
110 o—b. Intersection of Street and Driveway; Intersection of Alley or Driveway
III and Sidewalk; Sight Distance Triangle: Solid fences, walls and hedges shall not exceed
112 thi4 (30) inches in height within the sight distance triangle as defined in &Section
113 21A.62.050, illustration I of this title.
114 d c. Sight Distance Triangle Aand See Through Fences: Within the area
115 defined as a sight distance triangle, see through fences that are at least fifty per-ee„* 00%)
116 open shall be allowed to a height of €ou (4) feet.
117 e. d. Alternative Design Solutions. To provide adequate line of sight for
118 driveways and alleys, the zoning administrator, in consulting with the development
119 review team, may require alternative design solutions, including, but not restricted to,
120 requiring increased fence setback and/or lower fence height, to mitigate safety concerns
121 created by the location of buildings, grade change or other preexisting conditions.
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123 SECTION 6. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120.E.7.
124 That Subsection 21A.40.120.E.7 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings
125 and Structures: Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges) shall be, and hereby is amended to read
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127 7. Gates. No gate, whether crossing a driveway, walkway, or part of a fence, shall be
128 erected to a height in excess of the standards outlined in this subsection E. To regulate
129 the location of gates and their impact on vehicular staging within the public right of
130 way, passenger vehicles shall require a minimum seventeen (17) foot 4"6) inch
131 setback from back edge of sidewalk, or property line when a sidewalk is not provided,
132 and large truck driveways shall require a 100) foot setback from back
133 edge of sidewalk, or property line when a sidewalk is not provided. This requirement
134 does not apply to gates abutting alleys. All gates are to swing inward to the property
135 or be a roll gate that does not impact the staging area.
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137 SECTION 7. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.44.060.A.6.c.
138 That Subsection 21A.44.060.A.6.c of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Off Street Parking,
139 Mobility and Loading: Parking Location and Design: Generally: Driveway and Access) shall be,
140 and hereby is amended to read as follows:
141 c. Driveway Standards: All driveways shall comply with the following standards:
142 (1) Driveway Location in
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144 lines a Driveways shall be at least fi-ve5 feet (5+from any public utility infrastructure such
145 as power poles, fire hydrants, and water meters. Except for entrance and exit driveways
146 leading to approved parking areas, no curb cuts or driveways are permitted.
147 (2) Distance from street corners: Driveways for Single and Two -Family Dwellings
148 shall be located at least 20 feet from street corner property lines. Driveways for all other uses
149 shall be at least 50 feet from street corner nronertv lines. When the width of the lot is less
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than the required distance, the transportation director may approve modifications no greater
than the minimum necessary to accommodate the driveway.
(2)(3) Driveway Widths: All driveways serving residential uses shall be a minimum
eight8 feet wide and shall comply with the standards for maximum driveway widths listed in
Table 21A.44.060-C, "Minimum and Maximum Driveway Width".
TABLE 21A.44.060-C: MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DRIVEWAY WIDTH;
Zoning District
Minimum Driveway Width (in
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Maximum Driveway Width" (in
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Other Residential Zoning
Districts
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12 ft. single lane and 24 ft. for
two-way
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Other Nan -Residential Zoning
Districts
12 ft_ single lane and 24 ft. for
two-way
30 ft.
* Maximum width is for all driveways combined when more than one driveway is provided
159 (3)(4) Shared Driveways: Shared driveways, where two (2) or more properties share one
160 (1) driveway access, may be permitted if the transportation director determines that the
161 design and location of the shared driveway access will not create adverse impacts on traffic
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164 (4)(5) Driveway Surface: All driveways providing access to parking facilities shall be
165 improved and maintained pursuant to the standards in the Off Street Standards Manual.
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167 SECTION 8. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.62.040. That the
168 definition of Sight Distance Triangle in Section 21A.62.040 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning:
169 General Terms: Definitions) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows while retaining
170 all other definitions in said section:
171 SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLE: A triangular area formed by a diagonal line connecting
172 two (2) points when measured as follows:
173 A. For corner lots: Extending d+iAy30 feet (3." from the intersecting line of each street
174 face of curb, or edge of roadway where curbing is not provided. Proposals i
175 cormner-eial and industrial dis4iets whieh have a miniffmffl front or- eemer- side yaf
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180 B. For intersections of street ^r large tmek and driveways or alleys: Extending thii4y feet
181 (30')10 feet from each intersecting edge of the driveway or alley and street €ae-e of
182 curb line, or edge of roadway where curbing is not provided.
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184 C. For alleys or passenger- • ehiele and light tme driveways crossing a sidewalk:
185 Extending ten10 feet 04Y) from each intersecting edge of the alley or driveway and
186 back edge of the sidewalk.
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188 The purpose of the sight distance triangle is to define an area in which vision obstructions are
189 prohibited. (See illustration in &Section 21A.62.050 of this chapter.)
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191 SECTION 9. Replacing Illustration I of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.62.050. That
192 Illustration I, the Sight Distance Triangle, in Section 21A.62.050 of the Salt Lake City Code
193 (Zoning: General Terms: Illustrations Of Selected Definitions) is hereby deleted in its entirety
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195 Illustration I: Sight Distance Triangle
CLEAR ZONE AREAS STREET WITH A SIDEWALK
Public Street '®
*Structures in char zone areas restricted to 30 inches in height.
O Alley/Driveway Intersections (1Oft) 10 Corner LoVStreet Intersection(30 ft") I *Smmtmes in etear zone areas restricted to 3 fc in height.
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hei *Structures in clear zone nreas restricted to 30 inches in ght.
O Alley/Drivewaylntersections(10ft*) 10 Carrier Lot/Street lntersection(30ft**) I **stn t.esinc[earzoneareasrest,iWw3ft height.
CLEAR ZONE AREAS I STREET WITHOUT A SIDEWALK
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**Smtc[nres in clear zone areas restricted to 3 ft in height.
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198 SECTION 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
199 first publication.
200 Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this day of
201 2023.
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203 CHAIRPERSON
204 ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
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207 CITY RECORDER
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209 Transmitted to Mayor on
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212 Mayor's Action: Approved. Vetoed.
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217 CITY RECORDER
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220 Bill No. of 2023. APPROVED AS TO FORM
221 Published: Salt Lake City Attorney's Office
222 Ordinace regulating sight distance triangle
223 Date:
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225 By:
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. of 2023
(An ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code
pertaining to the sight distance triangle.)
An ordinance amending various sections of Title 2 1 A of the Salt Lake City Code pursuant
to Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00054 pertaining to the sight distance triangle.
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission ("Planning Commission") held a
public hearing on May 10, 2023 to consider a petition submitted by Mayor Erin Mendenhall
(Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00054) to amend portions of Chapters 21A.36; 21A.40; 21A.44;
and 21A.62 of the Salt Lake City Code to modify regulations pertaining to sight distance triangle;
and
WHEREAS, at its May 10, 2023 meeting, the Planning Commission voted in favor of
transmitting a positive recommendation to the Salt Lake City Council ("City Council") on said
petition; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter the City Council has determined 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.36.020. That
Section 21A.36.020 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: General Provisions: Conformance with
Lot and Bulk Controls) shall be, and hereby is amended to include the following subpart D while
retaining all other subparts, tables, and notes in said section:
D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, all structures shall comply with the
Sight Distance Triangle Requirements as defined and illustrated in Chapter 21A.62 of this
title. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may approve
alternative design solutions that result in similar visual clearance and effectively mitigate
safety concerns.
SECTION 2. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.40.050. That
Section 21A.40.050 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings and
Structures: General Yard, Bulk and Height Limitations) shall be, and hereby is amended to
include the following subpart D while retaining all other text and subparts in said section:
D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, all structures shall comply with the
Sight Distance Triangle Requirements as defined and illustrated in Chapter 21A.62 of this
title. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may approve
alternative design solutions that result in similar visual clearance and effectively mitigate
safety concerns.
SECTION 3. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120.E.1.
That Subsection 21A.40.120.E. I of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings
and Structures: Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges: Height Restrictions and Gates) shall be,
and hereby is amended to read as follows:
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.40.120.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) On developed properties 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.
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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 facade of the
principal structure shall not exceed 6 feet in height.
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(3) On developed properties 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.
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(4) Notwithstanding Subsection 21A.40.120.E.1.b.(1), in the M-2 and EI zoning
districts fences, walls, or hedges may be up to 6 feet in height when located between the
front property line and the front yard setback line.
(5) 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.
(6) Outdoor storage, when permitted in the zoning district, shall be located behind
the primary facade of the principal structure and shall be screened with a solid wall or
fence and shall comply with the requirements in Section 5.60.120. Outdoor storage in the
M-1 and M-2 districts are also subject to the provisions of 21A.28.0IO.B.3.
SECTION 4. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120.E.3.
That Subsection 21A.40.120.E.3 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings
and Structures: Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges: Height Restrictions and Gates) shall be,
and hereby is amended to read as follows:
3. Vacant Lots. Notwithstanding 21A.24.010.P.10.d, 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.
SECTION 5. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120.E.5.
That Subsection 21A.40.120.E.5 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings
and Structures: Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges: Height Restrictions and Gates) shall be,
and hereby is amended to read as follows:
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.
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b. Intersection of Street and Driveway; Intersection of Alley or Driveway and
Sidewalk; 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.
c. 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.
d. 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.
SECTION 6. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120.E.7.
That Subsection 21A.40.120.E.7 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings
and Structures: Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges) shall be, and hereby is amended to read
as follows:
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. This requirement does not apply to gates
abutting alleys. All gates are to swing inward to the property or be a roll gate that
does not impact the staging area.
SECTION 7. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.44.060.A.6.c.
That Subsection 21A.44.060.A.6.c of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Off Street Parking,
Mobility and Loading: Parking Location and Design: Generally: Driveway and Access) shall be,
and hereby is amended to read as follows:
c. Driveway Standards: All driveways shall comply with the following standards:
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(1) Driveway Location: Driveways shall be at least 5 feet from any public utility
infrastructure such as power poles, fire hydrants, and water meters. Except for entrance and
exit driveways leading to approved parking areas, no curb cuts or driveways are permitted.
(2) Distance from street corners: Driveways for Single and Two -Family Dwellings
shall be located at least 20 feet from street corner property lines. Driveways for all other uses
shall be at least 50 feet from street corner property lines. When the width of the lot is less
than the required distance, the transportation director may approve modifications no greater
than the minimum necessary to accommodate the driveway.
(3) Driveway Widths: All driveways serving residential uses shall be a minimum 8
feet wide and shall comply with the standards for maximum driveway widths listed in Table
21A.44.060-C, "Minimum and Maximum Driveway Width".
TABLE 21A.44.060-C: MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DRIVEWAY WIDTH:
Zoning District
Minimum Driveway Width (in
front and comer side yard)
Maximum Driveway Width" (in
front and comer side yard)
SR-1. SR-2 and SR-3
8 ft.
22 ft.
MH
8 ft.
16 ft.
Other Residential Zoning
Districts
8 ft.
30 ft.
M-1 and M-2
12 ft. single lane and 24 ft. for
two-way
50 ft.
Other Non -Residential Zoning
Districts
12 ft. single lane and 24 ft. for
two-way
30 ft.
" Maximum width is for all driveways combined when more than one driveway is provided
(4) Shared Driveways: Shared driveways, where two (2) or more properties share one
(1) driveway access, may be permitted if the transportation director determines that the
design and location of the shared driveway access will not create adverse impacts on traffic
congestion or public safety.
(5) Driveway Surface: All driveways providing access to parking facilities shall be
improved and maintained pursuant to the standards in the Off Street Standards Manual.
SECTION 8. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.62.040. That the
definition of Sight Distance Triangle in Section 21A.62.040 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning:
General Terms: Definitions) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows while retaining
all other definitions in said section:
SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLE: A triangular area formed by a diagonal line connecting
two (2) points when measured as follows:
Con
A. For corner lots: Extending 30 feet from the intersecting line of each street face of curb,
or edge of roadway where curbing is not provided.
B. For intersections of street and driveways or alleys: Extending 10 feet from each
intersecting edge of the driveway or alley and street curb line, or edge of roadway
where curbing is not provided.
C. For alleys or driveways crossing a sidewalk: Extending 10 feet from each intersecting
edge of the alley or driveway and back edge of the sidewalk.
The purpose of the sight distance triangle is to define an area in which vision obstructions are
prohibited. (See illustration in Section 21A.62.050 of this chapter.)
SECTION 9. Replacing Illustration I of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.62.050. That
Illustration I, the Sight Distance Triangle, in Section 21A.62.050 of the Salt Lake City Code
(Zoning: General Terms: Illustrations Of Selected Definitions) is hereby deleted in its entirety
and replaced with the following:
Illustration I: Sight Distance Triangle
CLEAR ZONE AREAS STREET WITH A SIDEWALK
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"Stn.hur s in clear zone areas restricted to 3 ft in height.
SECTION 10. 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 day of ,
2023.
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on
Mayor's Action: Approved.
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. of 2023.
Published:
Ordinace regulating sight distance triangle
CHAIRPERSON
MAYOR
Vetoed.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney's Office
Date: May 22, 2023
By:
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
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Project Chronology
Petition: PLNPCM2023-00054
January 27, 2023 Application accepted.
January 30, 2023 Petition assigned to Madison Blodgett, Associate Planner.
October 2022 — Petition reviewed internally, and staff drafted language to support goals of
February 2023 the petition.
February 15, 2023 Notice mailed to all Community Councils
February 15, 2023 Application posted for the online open house.
March 20, 2023 Presented proposal at Sugar House Community Council meeting.
April 27, 2023 Planning Commission agenda posted to the website and emailed to the
listserv.
May 4, 2023 Staff report posted to Planning's webpage.
May 10, 2023 Planning Commission meeting and public hearing. A positive
recommendation was forwarded to the City Council.
May 23, 2023 Signed ordinance received from City Attorney's Office.
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING
The Salt Lake City Council is considering Petition PLNPCM2023-00054 — Mayor Erin Mendenhall has
initiated a petition to amend the zoning ordinance regulations regarding the sight distance triangle, which
is the area providing visual clearance at street, alleys and driveways intersections. The proposed changes
will affect sections 21A.40.120, regulations for fences, walls and hedges, 21A.36.020 and 21A.40.050 to
apply visual clearance to buildings, and 21A.62.040 to update the definition of sight distance triangle.
Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. (Staff contact:
Madison Blodgett at madison.blodgett@slcgov.com or 801-535-7749)
As part of their study, the City Council is holding an advertised public hearing to receive comments
regarding the petition. During the hearing, anyone desiring to address the City Council concerning this
issue will be given an opportunity to speak. The Council may consider adopting the ordinance the same
night of the public hearing. The hearing will be held:
DATE: TBD
TIME: 7:00 pm
PLACE: Electronic and in -person options.
451 South State Street, Room 326, Salt Lake City, Utah
** This meeting will be held via electronic means, while also providing for an in -person
opportunity to attend or participate in the hearing at the City and County Building, located
at 451 South State Street, Room 326, Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, including
WebEx connection information, please visit www.sle.gov/counciVvirtual-meetings. Comments
may also be provided by calling the 24-Hour comment line at (801) 535-7654 or sending an
email to council.comments@slcgov.com. All comments received through any source are
shared with the Council and added to the public record.
If you have any questions relating to this proposal or would like to review the file, please call Madison
Blodgett at 801-535-7749 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
or via e-mail at madison.blodgett@slcgov.com. The application details can be accessed at
https://citizenportal.slcgov.com/, by selecting the "planning" tab and entering the petition number
PLNPCM2023-00054.
People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include
alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least
two business days in advance. To make a request, please contact the City Council Office at
council.comments@slcgov.com, (801)535-7600, or relay service 711.
MEMORANDUM
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PLANNING DIVISION
`7 DEPARTMENT ofCOMMUNITY mrd NEIGHBORHOODS
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To: Mayor Erin Mendenhall
Cc Lisa Shaffer, ChiefAdministrativeOfficer; Blake Thomas, Department ofCommunity and
Neighborhoods Director, Michaela Oktay, Deputy Planning Director
From: Nick Norris, Planning Director
Date: January25,20.23
Re: Amendments related to fences and visual clearance next to alleys in Chapter 21A4o.32ooftheZoning
Ordinance
The Planning Division is requesting that you initiate a zoning text amendment to clarify the
regulation of fences, walls and hedges when these structures are adjoining alleyways. The zoning
ordinance currently requires that fences, walls and hedges be of limited height when located along
the intersection of streets, the intersection of driveways and streets, and the intersection of driveways
and sidewalks. However, recent enforcement cases have exposed a lack of standards to apply the
same regulations at the intersection of alleys and sidewalks. In addition, the zoning code is silent
about other structures, including buildings, that may encroach into sight distance triangles. The site
distance triangle is intended to improve the safety of those who are using sidewalks and bike lanes by
increasing the visibility at intersections.
The regulation of fences, walls and hedges and the use of clear vison zone areas defined by sight
distance triangles are intended to increase vehicular and pedestrian safety. Alleys that intersect
sidewalks operate in a similar manner as driveways, typically involving light passenger vehicular
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traffic in residential areas. The diagram below shows the clear sight zone areas currently applied to
the intersection of driveways and sidewalks. The Planning Division believes these zones should also
be applied in the intersection of alleys and sidewalks and apply to other structures, including
buildings.
This zoning amendment would focus on adding clarifying language to the current fence, wall and
hedge regulations and include alleys and other structures in the definition of sight distance triangle. A
public process will be conducted to gauge public input on the proposed changes and the proposal will
follow the same required steps of any other tent amendment, including notification to recognized
community organizations, a public hearing with the Planning Commission and a decision from City
Council.
This memo includes a signature block to initiate the petition if that is the decided course of action. If
the decided course of action is to not initiate the application, the signature block can remain blank.
Please notify the Planning Division when the memo is signed or if the decision is made to not initiate
the petition.
Please contact me at ext. 6173 or nick.norrisoslc ov.com if you have any questions. Thank you.
Concurrence to initiate the zoning text ameruhnent petition as noted above.
Erin Mendenhall, Mayor
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