023 of 2023 - Early Notification Text AmendmentSALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. ________ of 2023
Amending various sections of the Salt Lake City Code
Pertaining to Public Engagement and Public Noticing Procedures)
An ordinance amending various sections of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to public
engagement and public noticing procedures, pursuant to petition number PLNPCM2016-00300.
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 23,
2019, to consider a request made by the Salt Lake City Council (Petition No. PLNPCM2016-00300)
to amend the text of Title 21A, Chapter 2.60, and Title 20 of the Salt Lake City Code; and
WHEREAS, at its January 23, 2019 hearing, the planning commission voted in favor of
forwarding a positive recommendation to the Salt Lake City Council; 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; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that access to information about one's community is
a fundamental building block for individual and community equity; and
WHEREAS, the City has made significant progress in expanding opportunities for
community participation in providing public comment on City plans, ordinances, and budgets; and
WHEREAS, the City Council remains committed to encouraging, facilitating, and funding
innovative approaches to obtain input from all sectors of the community, including an emphasis on
outreach to historically underrepresented communities; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of this ordinance continues the practice of special noticing and
interaction opportunities for recognized community organizations, and the City Council is
committed to expanding the reach of the City's public notice to help ensure that residents, property
owners, business owners, guests, and others have an equal opportunity to participate, regardless of
their ability to attend recognized community organization meetings; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council encourages the City Administration to take advantage of
advances in technology to broaden the reach of public outreach, including but not limited to
continued use of outreach events and broadcasting of Planning Commission meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports continued development of implementation strategies
to reach historically underrepresented groups in the community, such as targeted advertising,
multilingual materials, and partnerships with more community organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council encourages new and innovative approaches such as
encouraging applicants to film their presentations to recognized community organizations so that the
video can be made available to be viewed online by the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Chapter 21A.10. That Chapter
21A.10 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: General Application and Public Hearing
Procedures), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
Chapter 21A.10 GENERAL APPLICATION, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, AND PUBLIC
NOTICING PROCEDURES
21A.10.010: GENERAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
21A.10.015: PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT:
21A.10.020: PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS:
21A.10.030: PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES:
21A.10.010: GENERAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applications required by the provisions of this title shall be processed in accordance with
the following procedures:
A. Determination Of Completeness Of Application: After receipt of an application, the
zoning administrator shall determine whether the application is complete. If the zoning
administrator determines that the application is not complete, the zoning administrator
shall notify the applicant in writing, specifying the deficiencies of the application,
including any additional information which must be supplied and advising the applicant
that no further action will be taken by the city on the application until the deficiencies are
corrected.
B. Remedy Of Deficiencies: If the applicant fails to correct the specified deficiencies within
thirty (30) days of the notification of deficiency, the application for development
approval shall be deemed withdrawn and will be returned to the applicant. Application
fees shall not be refunded.
C. Extensions Of Time: The zoning administrator, upon written request, may, for good
cause shown and without any notice or hearing, grant extensions of any time limit
imposed on an applicant or permittee by this title. An extension of time may also be
granted by any body acting pursuant to this title unless this title expressly provides
otherwise. The total period of time granted by such extension or extensions shall not
exceed twice the length of the original period.
D. Fees: The application shall be accompanied by the applicable fees shown on the Salt
Lake City consolidated fee schedule. The applicant shall also be responsible for payment
of all fees established for providing the public notice required by section 21A.10.020 of
this chapter, in accordance with the consolidated fee schedule, including costs of mailing,
preparation of mailing labels and all other costs relating to notification.
21A.10.015: PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT:
The purpose of the public engagement process is to inform the public of certain land use
projects early in the process, provide a reasonable timeframe for feedback on a proposal, and
establish a process to hear from the public prior to making a decision on a particular land use
project.
A. Land Use Projects Subject to Public Engagement: The following are considered land use
projects for purposes of this chapter and are subject to the public engagement process and
requirements herein:
1. Request for an alley/street closure or vacation;
2. Amendments to Title 21A;
3. Conditional use applications;
4. Design review applications, subject to review by the planning commission as
provided in Chapter 21A.59;
5. Applications to demolish one or more landmark sites or contributing structures
located within a local historic district;
6. Master plans, including amendments, to be adopted by the city council;
7. Requests for certificates of appropriateness required for new construction of principal
structures, except for single family and two family dwellings;
8. Planned development applications;
9. Zoning map amendment.
B. Early Notification: The city shall provide notice of a land use project to the stakeholders
identified in this subsection. The city shall provide at least forty-five (45) days, from the
date the notice is sent, for the recipients of the notice to provide comment on the land use
project before a final decision by the land use authority is made or, in the case of
legislative matters, a recommendation is forwarded to the city council. No public hearing
shall be held sooner than fourteen (14) days after the notice has been sent.
1. Stakeholders. The city will provide written notice of a land use project to the
following:
a. Property owners and identifiable tenants within three hundred feet (300') of the
subject property utilizing available information from Salt Lake City geographic
information system records. City-wide zoning map or text amendments are
exempt from this requirement.
b. Chair of the recognized community organization(s) in which the subject property
is located and the chair of any other recognized community organization whose
boundary is located within three hundred feet (300') of the subject property. In the
case of city-wide zoning map or text amendments, the chairs of all recognized
community organizations will receive a notice.
c. At the city’s discretion, additional stakeholders may be noticed.
2. Content of Notice: The notice will generally describe:
a. The subject matter of the land use project,
b. The location of the land use project, if not city-wide,
c. How or where to obtain further information,
d. How or where to submit comments about the land use project, and
e. Identify the earliest date in which a final decision by the land use authority may
be made or, in the case of legislative matters, a recommendation may be
forwarded to the City Council and encourage any desired comments prior to that
date.
3. Posting of Subject Property: If the land use project pertains to specific individual
property, the applicant or petitioner of the land use project shall post a sign giving
notice that the city is considering such land use project and direct the public to the
city website where more information about the project can be obtained. The applicant
or petitioner of the land use project shall post the sign on the subject property within
seven (7) calendar days of receiving notice from the zoning administrator that the
notices required under subsection 21A.10.015.B have been sent. The zoning
administrator shall establish an approved template for the sign, review the proposed
sign, and shall ensure that the city website is accurate. Once the sign approved by the
zoning administrator is posted at the subject property by the applicant, the applicant
or petitioner shall submit to the zoning administrator a time stamped photo or a
notarized affidavit, meeting the requirements of Utah Code 78B-18-106, that verifies
the sign was posted on the subject property in accordance with this section. An
application is not deemed complete until the requisite photo or affidavit has been
received by the zoning administrator in addition to all other requirements. The sign
shall be posted at the subject property until the date identified in Subsection
21A.10.015.B.2.e. If the sign is removed for any reason prior to the date identified in
Subsection 21A.10.015.B.2.e., the applicant or petitioner shall post a new sign as
soon as practicable. The sign shall be removed upon final action by the land use
authority or, in the case of legislative matters, once the City Council has voted on the
land use project.
a. Location: One (1) sign shall be posted for each five hundred feet (500') of
frontage, or portion thereof, along a public street. At least one (1) sign shall be
posted along each public street. The sign(s) shall be located on the property
subject to the application or petition and shall be set back no more than 10 feet
from the front property line and shall be visible from the street. Where the land
does not have frontage on a public street, signs shall be erected on the nearest
street right-of-way with an attached notation indicating generally the direction and
distance to the subject property.
4. Exemption from Early Notification Process: The following land use projects are
exempt from the requirements set forth in Sections 21A.10.015.B.1-3 and
21A.10.015.C:
a Amendments to Title 21A necessary to comply with state or federal legislation if
the code amendments:
1) Are subject to an adoption deadline or action date set forth in the legislation;
2) Are related to funding city-related projects; or
3) Are necessary for essential city functions.
b. A temporary land use regulation meeting the requirements of Utah Code Section
10-9a-504 or its successor provisions.
c. Amendments to Title 21A proposed to respond to a natural disaster or other
emergency situation potentially affecting the safety or well-being of individuals.
d. Amendments to Title 21A to mitigate the city’s exposure to liability where
prompt action is reasonably necessary, as determined by the City Attorney.
e. Upon request by a land use applicant made pursuant to Utah Code Section 10-9a-
509.5 or its successor provisions.
f. Any land use project where an existing federal or state law or regulation sets a
deadline which requires a decision or action which would place the requirements
of this chapter in direct conflict with the federal or state law.
C. Early Public Engagement Activity. After the city has provided notice as required under
Subsection 21A.10.015.B, the city shall schedule and hold an early public engagement
activity in accordance with this subsection. Recognized community organization
meetings and outreach events are considered early public engagement activities.
1. Recognized Community Organization Meeting
a. If a land use project is located within the boundaries of a particular recognized
community organization, the recognized community organization has fourteen
14) days from receiving notice of the land use project to notify the city’s
planning division as to whether the recognized organization will hold a meeting
and provide comments.
b. If the chair of the recognized community organization does not respond to the
notice from the city or does not schedule the item for a recognized community
meeting within fourteen (14) days of when the notice of the land use project was
sent, the city shall schedule the item for an outreach event.
2. Outreach Event:
a. The city may schedule an outreach event to educate, engage, and receive feedback
on a land use project from the public. An outreach event will be held for a land
use project when:
1) A recognized community organization chair does not respond within
fourteen (14) days of when the notice of the land use project was sent as to
whether it wants to review the matter;
2) The recognized community organization has informed the City that they
will not hold a meeting prior to the date identified in 21A.10.015.B.2.e;
3) The land use project is within six hundred feet (600') of the boundary of
another recognized community organization;
4) The land use project is within an area that has an overlapping boundary
with another recognized community organization;
5) The subject property is located west of 2200 West;
6) The land use project is a master plan or master plan amendment that
impacts multiple recognized organizations; or
7) The land use project is a text amendment to Title 21A.
b. If the city schedules an outreach event under subsection 21A.10.0150.C, the city
will provide general public notice by posting notice on a city website.
Additionally, the city will send notice of the outreach event specifically to the
stakeholders identified in subsection 21A.10.015.B.1. Notices will be sent
utilizing available information from Salt Lake City geographic information
system records. The notice shall include information detailing the type of outreach
event, how to participate, and the time and date of the outreach event.
21A.10.020: PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Public Hearing Required: Where a public hearing is required by this Title, the following
notice shall be required:
1. Mailing For Public Hearing: At least 12 calendar days before a public hearing, notice
by first class mail shall be sent:
a. To all property owners and identifiable tenants located within three hundred feet
300') from the subject property line, or
b. To all property owners and identifiable tenants located within one thousand feet
1000') of the property subject to a land use application for a sexually-oriented
business.
2. Notification To Recognized Organizations: At least twelve (12) days before a public
hearing, the city shall send an e-mail notification or other form of written notification
to any recognized community organization entitled to notice under 21A.10.015.B.1.
3. Contents Of Notice For Public Hearing: Notice for any public hearing required
pursuant to this title shall generally describe the subject matter of the application and
the date, time and place of the public hearing, and the place where such application or
petition may be inspected by the public. The notice shall also advise that interested
parties may appear at the public hearing and be heard with respect to the application
or petition.
4. Posting For Public Hearing: At least 10 days before a public hearing, the land use
applicant or petitioner shall post a sign approved by the zoning administrator at the
subject property giving notice of the public hearing. The sign shall provide the date of
the hearing and contact information for where any interested party may get more
information. Once the sign is posted at the subject property, the applicant or
petitioner shall submit to the zoning administrator a time stamped photo or a
notarized affidavit, meeting the requirements of Utah Code 78B-18-106, that verifies
the property was posted in accordance with this section.
a. Location: One (1) sign shall be posted for each five hundred feet (500') of
frontage, or portion thereof, along a public street. At least one (1) sign shall be
posted on each public street. The sign(s) shall be located on the property subject
to the request or petition and shall be set back no more than ten feet (10') from the
front property line and shall be visible from the street. Where the land does not
have frontage on a public street, signs shall be erected on the nearest street right-
of-way with an attached notation indicating generally the direction and distance to
the subject land.
b. Removal: If the sign is removed through no fault of the applicant or petitioner,
property owner, or, the city before the hearing, such removal shall not be deemed
a failure to comply with the posting requirements or be grounds to challenge the
validity of any decision made on the petition or application.
c. Exemption: The posting requirements of subsection 21A.10.020.A.4 shall not
apply to applications for amendments involving an H Historic Preservation
Overlay District, applications for an administrative certificate of appropriateness
or applications for comprehensive rezonings of areas involving multiple parcels of
land, including boundaries of a historic district, or for text amendments to this
title.
B. Special Noticing Requirements For Certain Administrative Approvals:
1. Notice Of Application for Design Review:
a. Notification: At least twelve (12) days before a land use decision is made for an
administrative design review application as authorized in Chapter 21A.59 of this
title, the planning director shall provide written notice to the following:
1) All owners and identifiable tenants of the subject property, land abutting
the subject property, and land located directly across the street from the
subject property. In identifying the owners and tenants of the land the city
shall use the Salt Lake City geographic information system records.
2) Recognized community organization(s) in which the subject property is
located.
b. Contents of the Notice of Application: The notice shall generally describe the
subject matter of the application, where the public may review the application, the
expected date when the planning director will authorize a final land use decision,
and the procedures to appeal the land use decision.
c. End of Notification Period: If the planning director receives comments identifying
concerns related to the design review application not complying with the
requirements of Chapter 21A.59, the planning director may refer the matter to the
planning commission for their review and decision on the application.
2. Notice of Demolition of a Noncontributing Structure Within An H Historic
Preservation Overlay District: At least twelve (12) days before a land use decision is
made on an application for an administrative decision for a certificate of
appropriateness for demolition of a noncontributing structure, the city shall provide
written notice by first class mail of the request to demolish the structure and to
identify that a determination has been made that the building has been identified as a
noncontributing building. This notice will be sent to all owners of the land and
tenants, within eighty-five feet (85') of the land subject to the application as shown on
the Salt Lake City geographic information system records. At the end of the twelve
12) day notice period, the planning director shall either issue a certificate of
appropriateness for demolition or refer the application to the historic landmark
commission.
3. Notice Of Application For TSA Development Reviews: Prior to the approval of a
development review score as authorized in Section 21A.26.078 of this title, the
planning director shall provide written notice by first class mail a minimum of twelve
12) days in advance of the requested action to all abutting properties and those
properties located across the street from the subject property, and to all property
owners and tenants of the land subject to the application, as shown on the Salt Lake
City geographic information system records.
a. Contents Of The Mailing Notice Of Application: The notice for mailing shall
generally describe the subject matter of the application, the place where such
application may be inspected by the public, the date when the planning director
will authorize a final administrative decision, and include the procedures to appeal
an administrative decision set forth in Chapter 21A.16 of this title.
SECTION 2. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.12.040.A.
That Subsection 21A.12.040.A of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Administrative
Interpretations: Procedures: Application), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
A. Application: An application for an interpretation of this title shall be filed on a form
provided by the zoning administrator and shall contain at least the following information:
1. Provisions: The specific provision or provisions of this title for which an
interpretation is sought;
2. Facts: The facts of the specific situation giving rise to the request for an
interpretation;
3. Interpretation: The precise interpretation claimed by the applicant to be correct;
4. Statement: When a use interpretation is sought, a statement of what use permitted
under the current zoning classification of the property that the applicant claims either
includes the proposed use, or is most similar to the proposed use; and
5. Evidence: When a use interpretation is sought, documents, statements, and other
evidence demonstrating that the proposed use will comply with all use limitations
established for the district in which it is proposed to be located.
6. Fees: Nonrefundable fees shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule shall
accompany the application.
SECTION 3. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.16.030.G.2.b.
That Subsection 21A.16.030.G.2.b of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Appeals of
Administrative Decisions: Procedure), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
b. The city shall send notice of the meeting through e-mail or other method chosen
by the appeals hearing officer, a minimum of twelve (12) calendar days in
advance of the public meeting to any recognized community organization in
which the subject property is located.
SECTION 4. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.38.025.A.5.
That Subsection 21A.38.025.A.5 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Nonconforming Uses and
Noncomplying Structures: Procedures), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
5. Notification To Recognized Organizations: The city shall send notice by e-mail or
other form chosen by the planning director to any recognized community
organization in which the subject property is located notifying the recognized
community organization that an administrative interpretation or determination of
nonconforming use has been made.
SECTION 5. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Chapter 21A.60.020. That
Section 21A.60.020 of the Salt Lake City Code is amended to add the term “Outreach Event”,
which term shall be inserted into the list of defined terms in alphabetical order and shall read as
follows:
Outreach Event
SECTION 6. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Chapter 21A.62.040. That
Section 21A.62.040 of the Salt Lake City Code is amended to add a new definition of “Outreach
Event”, which definition shall be inserted in alphabetical order and shall read as follows:
OUTREACH EVENT: One or more opportunities for members of the public to learn about
and provide comments on land use projects. An outreach event includes, but is not limited to,
open houses, online forums, presentations at community events, social media postings and
dialogue, or other events determined appropriate by the planning director. These events are
used to expand involvement opportunities for community members by providing a chance to
ask questions and provide comments on an issue or be involved in the decision-making
process.
SECTION 7. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 2.60.040.B. That
Subsection 2.60.040.B of the Salt Lake City Code (Administration and Personnel: Recognized
Community Organizations: Registration), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
B. It shall be the responsibility of the community organization to provide updated
information and any changes to the items in subsection A of this section to the Recorder's
Office in a timely manner. If the recognized community organization adopts changes to
its bylaws, the recognized community organization shall file, by e-mail or mail, a copy of
the amended bylaws with the Salt Lake City Recorder’s Office within thirty (30) days of
such changes. The changes can be filed with the recorder’s office by any member of the
executive board of the recognized community organization.
SECTION 8. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 2.60.050. That Section
2.60.050 of the Salt Lake City Code (Administration and Personnel: Recognized Community
Organizations: Responsibilities of City), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
2.60.050: RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY:
A. Public Engagement: Each city department shall strive to utilize best public engagement
practices to educate, engage, and receive input from the public at a level that is consistent
with the scope of impact of a proposal or project.
B. Recognized Community Organization Early Notification And Response: In addition to
the notice required for land use projects as identified in 21A.10.015, the city will also
provide early written notification by email, mail, or social media to the applicable
recognized community organization Chair(s) for the following types of projects, which
will be subject to the requirements of this section:
City code amendments that change ordinances related to obtaining a permit or license
issued by the City
Major changes to street capacity or travel modes, including but not limited to,
changes to the transportation mater plan
Major upgrades to public facilities’ and structures’ function, access, and purpose
Master Plan amendment or adoption not otherwise noticed under Title 21A
New construction of major public facilities and structures
The city shall provide at least forty-five (45) days, from the date the notice is sent, for the
recipients of the notice to provide comments on the project before a decision is made by
the city council. No city council meeting on the matter shall be held sooner than fourteen
14) days after the notice has been sent.
C. Exemptions to the Early Notification Requirement: The projects listed under Subsection
2.60.050.B are exempt from the requirements for early notification to the recognized
community organizations and action may be taken by the city council prior to the time
limitations therein when changes are needed to:
1. Comply with state or federal legislation if the project is:
a. Subject to an adoption deadline or action date set forth in the legislation;
b. Related to funding city-related projects; or
c. Necessary for essential city functions.
2. Respond to a natural disaster or other emergency situation potentially impacting the
safety or well-being of individuals.
3. Mitigate the city’s exposure to liability where prompt action is reasonably necessary,
as determined by the City Attorney.
4. Respond to an existing federal or state law or regulation that sets a deadline which
requires a decision or action which would place the requirements of this chapter in
direct conflict with the federal or state law.
SECTION 9. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 2.60.060. That Section
2.60.060 of the Salt Lake City Code (Administration and Personnel: Recognized Community
Organizations: Responsibilities of Community Organizations), shall be and hereby is amended to
read as follows:
2.60.060: RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
Each recognized community organization shall:
A. Renew registration with the City Recorder's Office on an annual basis.
B. Establish orderly and democratic means for forming representative public input through
civil and respectful dialogue.
C. Establish and follow a clear method for reporting to the city actions that accurately
reflect their position. Include the means by which a recommendation or decision was
reached, how many members were involved and what the outcome was.
D. By interaction with its members, residents, and the city, foster open and respectful
communication between the recognized community organization and representatives of
city departments on plans, proposals and activities affecting the interests of the
recognized community organization.
SECTION 10. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 2.60.070. That Section
2.60.070 of the Salt Lake City Code (Administration and Personnel: Recognized Community
Organizations: Volunteer Status and Partial Indemnification), shall be struck from the code.
SECTION 11. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Chapter 20.04. That Chapter
20.04 of the Salt Lake City Code is amended to add a new section 20.04.130, which shall be
inserted in numerical order and shall read as follows:
20.04.130 AMENDMENTS TO THIS TITLE:
The process to amend this title shall follow the process outlined in Chapter 21A.50 and
include early notification requirements found in Chapter 21A.10.
SECTION 12. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 20.36.010. That
Section 20.36.010 of the Salt Lake City Code (Subdivisions and Condominiums: Noticing
Requirements: Required Noticing for Planning Director Decision on Preliminary Plat
Applications), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
20.36.010: REQUIRED NOTICING FOR PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISION ON
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATIONS:
When the plat review process involves a preliminary decision by the planning director the
application shall be noticed as follows:
A. Subdivisions:
1. Mailing: Written notice of the city’s receipt of a subdivision application shall be
provided by first class mail a minimum of twelve (12) calendar days in advance of
any decision on the application to all owners and identifiable tenants of the land
subject to the application and all owners of property abutting the land subject to the
application, as shown on the Salt Lake City geographic information system records.
2. Posting: In accordance with Section 20.36.030 of this chapter, a sign providing notice
shall also be posted by the applicant on the property at least ten (10) days prior to the
scheduled administrative decision. Once the sign is posted at the subject property, the
applicant shall submit to the zoning administrator a time stamped photo or a notarized
affidavit, meeting the requirements of Utah Code 78B-18-106, that verifies the
property was posted in accordance with this section.
B. Subdivision amendments not involving vacating or altering a public street, right of way,
or easement:
1. Mailing: Written notice of the city’s receipt of a subdivision application shall be
provided by first class mail a minimum of twelve (12) calendar days in advance of
any decision on the application to all property owners or identifiable tenants of land
contained in the land proposed to be subdivided or resubdivided subdivision plat and
all property owners whose property abuts the land being amended and is located
outside of the subject subdivision.
2. Posting: Notice by sign, in accordance with Section 20.36.030 of this chapter, shall
also be posted by the applicant on the property at least ten (10) days prior to the
scheduled administrative decision. Once the sign is posted at the subject property, the
applicant shall submit to the zoning administrator a time stamped photo or a notarized
affidavit, meeting the requirements of Utah Code 78B-18-106, that verifies the
property was posted in accordance with this section.
SECTION 13. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 20.36.020. That
Section 20.36.020 of the Salt Lake City Code (Subdivisions and Condominiums: Noticing
Requirements: Notice Required for Public Hearing), shall be and hereby is amended to read as
follows:
20.36.020: REQUIRED NOTICING FOR PUBLIC HEARING:
When the plat review process involves a public hearing, the application and hearing shall be
noticed as follows:
A. Subdivisions: Excluding subdivision amendments involving a public street, right of way,
or easement, which have different noticing requirements as specified in Subsection B of
this section, whenever a public hearing with the planning commission is required for
preliminary plat decision, the following public noticing is required:
1. Mailing: Notice by first class mail shall be provided a minimum of twelve (12)
calendar days in advance of the public hearing, to all abutting property owners of the
subject land, as shown on the Salt Lake City geographic information system records.
2. Posting: The land subject to an application shall be posted by the applicant with a
sign, in accordance with Section 20.36.030 of this chapter, giving notice of the public
hearing a minimum of ten (10) calendar days in advance of the public hearing. Once
the sign is posted at the subject property, the applicant or petitioner shall submit to the
zoning administrator a time stamped photo or a notarized affidavit, meeting the
requirements of Utah Code 78B-18-106, that verifies the property was posted in
accordance with this section.
B. Subdivision amendments involving vacating or altering a public street, right of way, or
easement:
1. Mailing And Publishing: Notice of the public hearing shall be provided in the
following manner at least twelve (12) days before the hearing:
a. Mailed to the record owner of each parcel that is accessed by the subject portion
of public street, right of way, or easement;
b. Mailed to each affected entity;
c. Published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality in which the
land subject to the petition is located; and
d. Published on the Utah public notice website created in Section 63F-1-701 of the
Utah Code.
2. Posting: The land subject to an application shall be posted by the applicant with a
sign, in accordance with Section 20.36.030 of this chapter, giving notice of the public
hearing a minimum of ten (10) calendar days in advance of the public hearing. Once
the sign is posted at the subject property, the applicant or petitioner shall submit to the
zoning administrator a time stamped photo or a notarized affidavit, meeting the
requirements of Utah Code 78B-18-106, that verifies the property was posted in
accordance with this section.
3. Notification Of Public Engagement: The city shall give notification in accordance
with Section 21A.10.015.
SECTION 14. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 20.36.040. That
Section 20.36.040 of the Salt Lake City Code (Subdivisions and Condominiums: Noticing
Requirements: Notification to Recognized Organizations), shall be struck from the code.
SECTION 15. 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
202_.
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
MAYOR
CITY RECORDER
SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 202_.
Published: ______________.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date:__________________________________
By: ___________________________________
Allison Parks, Senior City Attorney
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June 3
Allison Parks (Jun 7, 2023 09:13 MDT)
Jun 7, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
rachel otto (Jun 11, 2023 10:03 MDT)
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June 12, 2023
Ordinance 23 of 2023 Early Notification Text
Amendment
Final Audit Report 2023-06-12
Created:2023-06-07
By:Thais Stewart (thais.stewart@slcgov.com)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAASo5tJ5FfIaACMYrvu_jM1AKHjPUSTvAn
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