Legislative Version Ordinance - 7/11/2023SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE 1
No. _____ of 2023 2
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(Amending the zoning text of various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code 4
pertaining to building heights in the Downtown Plan area) 5
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An ordinance amending the text of various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City 7
Code pertaining to building heights in the Downtown Plan area pursuant to Petition No. 8
PLNPCM2022-00529. 9
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2022, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission (“Planning 10
Commission”) held a public hearing on a petition submitted by Salt Lake City Mayor, Erin 11
Mendenhall--at the request of the Salt Lake City Council--to amend land use regulations 12
pertaining to building heights in the Downtown Plan area (Petition No. PLNPCM2022-00529); 13
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WHEREAS, at its August 24, 2022 meeting, the planning commission voted in favor of 15
forwarding a positive recommendation to the Salt Lake City Council on said petition; and 16
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter the city council has determined that 17
adopting this ordinance is in the city’s best interests. 18
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah: 19
SECTION 1. Amending the Text of Section 21A.26.070. That Section 21A.26.070 of 20
the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Commercial Districts: CG General Commercial District), shall 21
be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 22
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21A.26.070: CG GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT: 24
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A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the CG General Commercial District is to provide an 26
environment for a variety of commercial uses, some of which involve the outdoor 27
display/storage of merchandise or materials. This district provides economic development 28
opportunities through a mix of land uses, including retail sales and services, 29
entertainment, office, residential, heavy commercial and low intensities of manufacturing 30
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and warehouse uses. This district is appropriate in locations where supported by 31
applicable master plans and along major arterials. Safe, convenient and inviting 32
connections that provide access to businesses from public sidewalks, bike paths and 33
streets are necessary. Access should follow a hierarchy that places the pedestrian first, 34
bicycle second and automobile third. The standards are intended to create a safe and 35
aesthetically pleasing commercial environment for all users. 36
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B. Uses: Uses in the CG General Commercial District as specified in sSection 21A.33.030, 38
“Table Oof Permitted Aand Conditional Uses Ffor Commercial Districts”, of this title are 39
permitted subject to the general provisions set forth in sSection 21A.26.010 of this 40
chapter and this section. 41
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C. Minimum Lot Size: 43
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1. Minimum Lot Area: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet. 45
2. Minimum Lot Width: Sixty feet (60’). 46
3. Existing Lots: Lots legally existing prior to April 12, 1995, shall be considered legal 47
conforming lots. 48
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D. Minimum Yard Requirements: 50
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1. Front Yard: Ten feet (10’) Five feet. 52
2. Corner Side Yard: Ten feet (10’). 53
3. Interior Side Yard: None required. 54
4. Rear Yard: Ten feet (10’). 55
5. Buffer Yard: All lots abutting residential property shall conform to the buffer yard 56
requirements of cChapter 21A.48 of this title. 57
6. Accessory Buildings Aand Structures Iin Yards: Accessory buildings and structures 58
may be located in a required yard subject to sSection 21A.36.020, tTable 59
21A.36.020.B of this title. 60
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E. Maximum Yard: The maximum yard requirement is 10’. 62
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1. If provided, the yard must include one of the following elements: 64
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a. Seating at a ratio of at least one bench for every 500 square feet of yard space; or 66
b. Landscaping that includes an increase of at least 25% in the total number of trees 67
required to be planted on the site; or 68
c. Awning or a similar form of weather protection that covers at least five feet in 69
width and length from all street-facing building entrances. 70
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2. Regardless of the setback provided, doors shall be setback a minimum distance to 72
allow the door to operate without swinging into a right of way or midblock walkway. 73
3. All provided front or corner side yards must contain a tree every 30’. 74
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4. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may modify 75
this requirement to accommodate a wider sidewalk if the adjacent public sidewalk is 76
less than 15’ wide and the resulting modification to the setback results in a more 77
efficient public sidewalk. The planning director may waive this requirement for any 78
addition, expansion, or intensification, which increases the floor area or parking 79
requirement by less than 50% if the planning director finds the following: 80
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a. The architecture of the addition is compatible with the architecture of the original 82
structure or the surrounding architecture, or 83
b. The addition reduces the extent of the noncompliance of the existing building. 84
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5. Exceptions to this subsection may be authorized through the design review process, 86
subject to the requirements of Chapter 21A.59 of this title. 87
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F. E. Landscape Yard Requirements: A landscape yard of ten feet (10’) five feet shall be 89
required on all front or corner side yards, conforming to the requirements of sSection 90
21A.48.090 of this title. 91
G. F. Maximum Height: No building shall exceed sixty feet (60’) 75’ unless the property is 92
within the following boundary: from 400 South to 700 South from 300 West to I-15, 93
where buildings shall not exceed 150’. Additionally, Bbuildings higher taller than sixty 94
feet (60’) 75’ to a maximum of 105’ outside of the described boundary may be allowed in 95
accordance with the provisions of sSubsections F1 and F3 G.1 through G.3 of this 96
section. 97
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Illustration of Regulation 21A.26.070.G Maximum Height
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1 No building shall exceed 75’ unless it is within the identified boundaries.
2 Buildings that are outside of the identified boundary higher than 75’ may be allowed in
accordance with the provisions of Subsections G.1 through G.3 of this section.
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1. Procedure For Modification: A modification to the height regulations, in this 100
sSubsection F G may be granted through the design review process in conformance 101
with the provisions of cChapter 21A.59 of this title. In evaluating an application 102
submitted pursuant to this section, the Pplanning Ccommission or in the case of an 103
administrative approval the Pplanning Ddirector or designee, shall find that the 104
increased height will result in improved site layout and amenities. 105
2. Outdoor Usable Space Landscaping: If additional floors are height is approved, the 106
site shall include outdoor usable space for the building occupants that is equal to at 107
least 10% of the gross floor area of the additional floors. The outdoor usable area 108
may be located within a wider park strip that extends further into the right of way 109
than the current park strip, in midblock walkways that include a public access 110
easement, in rooftop gardens, plazas, or in a provided yard that exceeds the minimum 111
yard requirement. The outdoor usable space shall include a minimum dimension of at 112
least 10’ by 10’. increased landscaping shall be provided over and above that which is 113
normally required for landscape yards, landscape buffer yards, and parking lot 114
perimeter and interior landscaping. The amount of increased landscaping shall be 115
equal to ten percent (10%) of the area of the additional floors. 116
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3. Maximum Additional Height for Properties Outside of Boundary Identified in 117
Subsection G: Additional height shall be limited to thirty feet (30’) subject to the 118
provisions in Subsection G.2 for a maximum height of 105’. 119
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H. Midblock Walkways: As part of the city’s plan for the downtown area, it is intended that 121
midblock walkways be provided to facilitate pedestrian movement within the area. The 122
city has adopted the Downtown Plan that includes a midblock walkway map and 123
establishes a need for such walkways as the Downtown area grows. Because the districts 124
within the downtown area allow building heights that exceed those of other districts in 125
the city, the requirement for a midblock walkway is considered to be necessary to 126
alleviate pedestrian impacts on the public sidewalks by dispersing future use of the public 127
sidewalks. This requirement implements the city’s Downtown Plan and provides visual 128
relief from the additional height that is available in these zone districts when compared to 129
the remainder of the city. All buildings constructed after the effective date hereof within 130
the Downtown zoning districts shall conform to this officially adopted plan for midblock 131
walkways, in addition to the following standards: 132
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1. Any new development shall provide a midblock walkway if a midblock walkway on 134
the subject property has been identified in a master plan that has been adopted by the 135
city. 136
2. The following standards apply to the midblock walkway: 137
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a. The midblock walkway must be a minimum of 15’ wide and include a minimum 139
6’ wide unobstructed path. 140
b. The midblock walkway may be incorporated into the building provided it is open 141
to the public. A sign shall be posted indicating that the public may use the 142
walkway. 143
c. Building encroachments into the midblock walkway are permitted if they include 144
one or more of the following elements: 145
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(1) Colonnades; 147
(2) Staircases; 148
(3) Balconies – All balconies must be located at the third story or above; 149
(4) Building overhangs and associated cantilever - These coverings may be 150
between 9’ and 14’ above the level of the sidewalk. They shall provide a 151
minimum depth of coverage of six feet and project no closer to the curb than 152
three feet; 153
(5) Skybridge – A single skybridge is permitted. All skybridges must be located 154
at the third, fourth, or fifth stories; and 155
(6) Other architectural element(s) not listed above that offers refuge from weather 156
and/or provide publicly accessible usable space. 157
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Illustration of Regulation 21A.26.070.H Midblock Walkways
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1 The midblock walkway must be a minimum of 15’ wide and include a minimum 6’ wide
unobstructed path.
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I. Restrictions on Parking Lots and Structures: An excessive amount of at or above ground 160
parking lots and structures can negatively impact the urban design objectives of the 161
General Commercial (CG) District. To control such impacts, the following regulations 162
shall apply to parking facilities that are at or above ground: 163
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1. Parking shall be located behind principal buildings or incorporated into the principal 165
building provided the parking is wrapped on street facing facades with a use allowed 166
in the zone other than parking. 167
2. Parking lots not wholly behind the principal building are limited to no more than two 168
double-loaded parking aisles (bays) adjacent to each other. The length of a parking lot 169
shall not exceed 10 stalls. 170
3. No special restrictions shall apply to belowground parking facilities. 171
4. Parking structures shall conform to the requirements set forth in Chapter 21A.37 of 172
this title. 173
5. All parking lot and structure landscaping must comply with the provisions set forth in 174
Chapter 21A.48 of this title. 175
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SECTION 2. Amending the Text of Section 21A.27.020. That Section 21A.27.020 of 178
the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Form Based Districts: Building Types and Forms Established), 179
shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 180
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21A.27.020: BUILDING TYPES AND FORMS ESTABLISHED: 181
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A. Building Types Aand Form Standards: 183
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1. Encourage building forms that are compatible with the neighborhood and the future 185
vision for the neighborhood by acknowledging the current scale of the area and it’s 186
architectural and material elements. These elements within new development shall 187
compliment those of the existing buildings there will be different scaled buildings in 188
the area; 189
2. Arrange building heights and scale to provide appropriate transitions between 190
buildings of different scales and adjacent areas, especially between different 191
subdistricts; 192
3. Guide building orientation through setbacks and other requirements to create a 193
consistent street edge, enhance walkability by addressing the relationship between 194
public and private spaces, and ensure architectural design will contribute to the 195
character of the neighborhood; 196
4. Use building form, placement, and orientation to identify the private, semiprivate, and 197
public spaces; 198
5. Minimize the visual impact of parking areas; and 199
6. Minimize conflicts between pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles. 200
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B. Building Types Aand Forms: 202
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1. Description: The permitted building forms are described in this subsection. Each 204
building form includes a general description and definition, as well as images of what 205
the building form may look like. Building form images are for informational purposes 206
only and not intended to demonstrate exactly what shall be built. The description and 207
images should be used to classify existing and proposed buildings in order to 208
determine what development regulations apply. The drawings are not to scale. They 209
should not be used to dictate a specific architectural style as both traditional and 210
contemporary styles can be used. 211
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a. Urban House: A residential structure with the approximate scale of a single 213
dwelling unit, as viewed from the street, but may contain up to two dwelling 214
units. The structure has a single entry facing the street, a front porch or stoop, and 215
a small front yard. Second units may be arranged vertically (up and down) or 216
horizontally (front and back), but the entry to the second unit is from the side, 217
rear, or interior of structure. A third unit may also be located along an alley as a 218
stand alone unit or as a dwelling unit located in an accessory building. All units 219
are on a single lot. 220
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b. Two-Family Dwelling: A residential structure that contains two (2) dwelling units 228
in a single building. The units may be arranged side by side, up and down, or 229
front and back. Each unit has its own separate entry directly to the outside. 230
Dwellings may be located on separate lots or grouped on one lot. A third unit may 231
also be located along an alley as a stand alone unit or as a dwelling unit located in 232
an accessory building, but may not be located on a separate lot. 233
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c. Cottage Development: A unified development that contains two (2) or more 240
detached dwelling units with each unit appearing to be a small single-family 241
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dwelling with a common green or open space area. Dwellings may be located on 242
separate lots or grouped on one lot. 243
d. Additional Development Standards Ffor Cottage Building Forms: 244
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(1) Setbacks Between Individual Cottages: All cottages shall have a minimum 246
setback of eight feet (8’) from another cottage. 247
(2) Footprint: No cottage shall have a footprint in excess of eight hundred fifty 248
(850) square feet. 249
(3) Building Entrance: All building entrances shall face a public street or a 250
common open space area. 251
(4) Open Space Area: A minimum of two hundred fifty (250) square feet of 252
common, open space area is required per cottage up to a maximum of one 253
thousand (1,000) square feet. At least fifty percent (50%) of the open space 254
area shall be contiguous and include landscaping, walkways or other 255
amenities intended to serve the residents of the development. 256
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e. Row House: A series of attached single-family dwellings that share at least one 262
common wall with an adjacent dwelling unit. A row house contains a minimum of 263
three (3) residential dwelling units. Each unit may be on its own lot. If possible, 264
off street parking is accessed from an alley. 265
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f. Multi-Family Residential: A multi-family residential structure containing three (3) 273
or more dwelling units that may be arranged in a number of configurations. 274
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g. Storefront: A commercial structure that may have multiple stories and contain a 280
variety of commercial uses that are allowed in the district that permits this 281
building type. All buildings, regardless of the specific use, have a ground floor 282
that looks like a storefront. 283
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h. Vertical Mixed Use: A multi-story building that contains a mix of commercial 290
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C. Building Form Standards: 300
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1. The provisions of this section shall apply to all properties located within the Form 302
Based Districts as indicated on the maps in each Form Based District. 303
2. Building form and street type standards apply to all new buildings and additions when 304
the new construction related to the addition is greater than twenty five percent (25%) 305
of the footprint of the structure or one thousand (1,000) square feet, whichever is less. 306
Refer to sSection 21A.27.030 of this chapter on the building configuration standards 307
for more information on how to comply with the standards. The graphics included 308
provide a visual representation of the standards as a guide and are not meant to 309
supersede the standards in the tables. Only building forms identified in the table are 310
permitted. 311
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SECTION 3. Amending the Text of Section 21A.27.030. That Section 21A.27.030 of 314
the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Form Based Districts: Building Configuration and Design 315
Standards), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 316
21A.27.030: BUILDING CONFIGURATION AND DESIGN STANDARDS: 317
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A. Specific Intent Oof Configuration Aand Design Standards: 319
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1. Design Related Standards: The design related standards are intended to do the 321
following: 322
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a. Implement applicable master plans; 324
b. Continue the existing physical character of residential streets while allowing an 325
increase in building scale along arterials and near transit stations; 326
c. Focus development and future growth in the Ccity along arterials and near transit 327
stations; 328
d. Arrange buildings so they are oriented toward the street in a manner that promotes 329
pedestrian activity, safety, and community; 330
e. Provide human scaled buildings that emphasize design and placement of the main 331
entrance/exit on street facing facades; 332
f. Provide connections to transit through public walkways; 333
g. Provide areas for appropriate land uses that encourage use of public transit and 334
are compatible with the neighborhood; 335
h. Promote pedestrian and bicycle amenities near transit facilities to maximize 336
alternative forms of transportation; and 337
i. Rehabilitate and reuse existing residential structures in the Form Based Zoning 338
Districts when possible to efficiently use infrastructure and natural resources, and 339
preserve neighborhood character. 340
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B. Building Configuration Standards Defined: The building configuration standards are 343
defined in this section. The defined standards in this section are intended to identify how 344
to comply with the building configuration standards tables located in this chapter. 345
Building Entry: Refer to the building entrance standards in Subsection 21A.37.050.D of 346
this title. 347
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1. Entry Feature: The following building entries are permitted as indicated: 349
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C. Application Of Building Configuration Standards: Building configuration standards apply 351
to all new buildings and additions when the new construction related to the addition is 352
greater than twenty five percent (25%) of the footprint of the structure or one thousand 353
(1,000) square feet, whichever is less. The graphics included provide a visual 354
representation of the standards as a guide and are not meant to supersede the standards in 355
the tables. This standard applies to all Form Based Zoning Districts unless otherwise 356
indicated. 357
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1. Building Entry: A minimum of one main entry with an entry feature facing a public 359
street or walkway, excluding alleys, is required. The main entry is the primary 360
pedestrian entrance into a building. Two-family dwelling buildings shall have a 361
minimum of one main entry with porch or stoop for at least one of the dwelling units 362
facing a street. The main entry for the second dwelling unit may face the street or side 363
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yard, but must also have a porch or stoop entrance. Where required, the building entry 364
must be one of the following: 365
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a. Front entrance: Door on the same plane as street facing facade; 367
b. Recessed entrance: Inset behind the plane of the building no more than ten feet 368
(10’). If inset, then the side walls of the inset must be lined with clear glass. Opaque, 369
smoked, or darkened glass is not permitted; or 370
c. Corner entrance: Entry that is angled or an inside corner located at the corner of 371
two (2) intersecting streets. 372
d. Number: Every building shall have at least one entry for every seventy five feet 373
(75’) of building facade along a public or private street, alley or greenway. 374
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2. Encroachments: A permitted entry feature may encroach into a required yard 376
provided no portion of the porch is closer than five feet (5’) to the front property line. 377
3. Entry Feature: The following building entries are permitted as indicated: 378
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TABLE 21A.27.030.B 380
ENTRY FEATURE STANDARDS 381
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Entry Feature
Permitted Based
Oon Building
Form Type
Urban
House
Cottage
Development
Two-
Family
Dwelling
Row
House
Multi-
Family
Storefront Vertical
Mixed
Use
Porch and fence:
A planted front
yard where the
street facing
building facade
is set back from
the front
property line
with an attached
porch that is
permitted to
encroach into
the required
yard. The porch
shall be a
minimum of 6’
in depth. The
front yard may
include a fence
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no taller than 3’
in height
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Reference Illustration - Porch Aand Fence 384
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Entry Feature
Permitted
Based Oon
Building Form
Type
Urban
House
Cottage
Development
Two-
Family
Dwelling
Row
House
Multi-
Family
Storefront Vertical
Mixed
Use
Terrace or
lightwell: An
entry feature
where the street
facing facade is
set back from
the front
property line by
an elevated
terrace or
sunken
lightwell. May
include a
canopy or roof
P P P P P P P
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Reference Illustration - Terrace Oor Lightwell 390
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Entry Feature
Permitted Based
Oon Building
Form Type
Urban
House
Cottage
Development
Two-
Family
Dwelling
Row
House
Multi-
Family
Storefront Vertical
Mixed
Use
Forecourt: An
entry feature
wherein a
portion of the
street facing
facade is close to
the property line
and the central
portion is set
back. The court
created must be
landscaped,
contain outdoor
plazas, outdoor
dining areas,
private yards, or
other similar
features that
encourage use
and seating
P P P P P P P
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Reference Illustration - Forecourt 397
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Entry Feature
Permitted Based
Oon Building
Form Type
Urban
House
Cottage
Development
Two-
Family
Dwelling
Row
House
Multi-
Family
Storefront Vertical
Mixed
Use
Stoop: An entry
feature wherein
the street facing
facade is close to
the front property
line and the first
story is elevated
from the
sidewalk
sufficiently to
secure privacy
for the windows.
The entrance
contains an
exterior stair and
landing that is
either parallel or
perpendicular to
the street.
Recommended
for ground floor
residential uses
P P P P P P P
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Reference Illustration - Stoop 402
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Entry Feature
Permitted Based
Oon Building
Form Type
Urban
House
Cottage
Development
Two-
Family
Dwelling
Row
House
Multi-
Family
Storefront Vertical
Mixed
Use
Shopfront: An
entry feature
where the street
facing facade is
close to the
property line and
building
entrance is at
sidewalk grade.
Building entry is
covered with an
awning, canopy,
or is recessed
from the front
building facade,
which defines
the entry and
provides
protection for
customers
P P P P
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Reference Illustration - Shopfront 408
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Entry Feature
Permitted Based
Oon Building
Form Type
Urban
House
Cottage
Development
Two-
Family
Dwelling
Row
House
Multi-
Family
Storefront Vertical
Mixed
Use
Gallery: A
building entry
where the
ground floor is
no more than
10’ from the
front property
line and the
upper levels or
roofline
cantilevers from
the ground floor
facade up to the
front property
line
P P P
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Reference Illustration - Gallery 414
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4. Additional Design Standards Required For The Form Based Districts (These 417
Standards Do Not Apply To The FB-UN1 Zoning District): 418
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a. Facade Length: The maximum length of any building facade facing a street is two 420
hundred feet (200’). 421
b. Stepback Requirement: Floors rising above thirty feet (30’) in height shall be 422
stepped back fifteen (15) horizontal feet from the building foundation at grade for 423
building elevations that are adjacent to a public street, public trail, or public open 424
space. This stepback does not apply to buildings that have balconies on floors 425
rising above thirty feet (30’) in height. 426
c. Glass: For all floors or levels above the ground floor, a minimum of fifteen 427
percent (15%) of all street facing facades must be glass. 428
d. Second Floor Balconies And Patios: Commercial uses or businesses that face a 429
greenway corridor may have a second floor balcony or patio. Rooftops can be 430
used as patios and shall comply with all applicable zoning standards. 431
e. Ground Floor Uses: On the ground floor, a permitted use other than parking shall 432
occupy at least seventy five percent (75%) of the width of any street-facing 433
building facade. All portions of such ground floor spaces shall extend a minimum 434
of twenty five feet (25’) into the structure of all building forms with the exception 435
of row houses, two-family dwellings, and cottage developments, which shall 436
extend a minimum of ten feet (10’). Parking may be located behind these spaces. 437
f. Design Standards For Parking Structures: The following standards shall apply to 438
parking structures whether stand alone or incorporated into a building: 439
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(1) Parking structures shall have an external skin designed to improve visual 441
character when adjacent to a public street or other public space. Examples 442
include heavy-gauge metal screen, precast concrete panels; live green or 443
landscaped walls, laminated or safety glass, decorative photovoltaic panels or 444
match the building materials and character of the principal use. The Planning 445
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Director may approve other decorative materials not listed if the materials are 446
in keeping with the decorative nature of the parking structure. 447
(2) The architectural design of the facades should express the internal function of 448
the structure. Facade elements shall align to parking levels and there shall be 449
no sloped surfaces visible from a public street, public trail, or public open 450
space. 451
(3) Internal circulation must be designed such that parking surfaces are level (or 452
without any slopes) along all primary facades. All ramping between levels 453
need to be placed along the secondary facade or to the center of the structure. 454
Parking structures shall be designed to conceal the view of all parked cars and 455
drive ramps from public spaces. 456
(4) Elevator and stairs shall be highlighted architecturally so visitors, internally 457
and externally, can easily access these entry points. 458
(5) Signage and way-finding shall be integrated with the architecture of the 459
parking structure and be architecturally compatible with the design. Public 460
parking structure entrances shall be clearly signed from public streets. 461
(6) Interior garage lighting shall not produce glaring sources towards adjacent 462
properties while providing safe and adequate lighting levels. The use of sensor 463
dimmable LEDs and white- stained ceilings are a good strategy to control 464
light levels on site while improving energy efficiency. 465
(7) Where a driveway crosses a public sidewalk, the driveway shall be a different 466
color, texture, or paving material than the sidewalk to warn drivers of the 467
possibility of pedestrians in the area. 468
(8) The street level facing facades of all parking structures shall be wrapped along 469
all street frontages with habitable space that is occupied by a use that is 470
allowed in the zone as a permitted or conditional use. 471
(9) Parking structures shall be designed to minimize vehicle noise and odors on 472
the public realm. Venting and fan locations shall not be located next to public 473
spaces and shall be located as far as possible from adjacent residential land 474
uses. 475
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5. Pedestrian Connections: Where required, the following pedestrian connection 477
standards apply: 478
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a. The connection shall provide direct access from any building entry to the public 480
sidewalk or walkway. 481
b. The connection shall comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) 482
standards for accessibility. 483
c. The connection shall be fully paved and have a minimum width of four feet (4’). 484
d. The connection shall be separated from vehicle drive approaches and drive lanes 485
by a change in grade and a wheel stop if the walkway is less than eight feet (8’) 486
wide. 487
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e. Pedestrian connections that lead directly from the sidewalk to the primary 488
building entrance may contain wing walls, no taller than two feet (2’) in height for 489
seating, landscaping, etc. 490
491
6. Ground Floor Transparency: Where required, the ground floor transparency standards 492
apply: 493
494
a. Minimum of sixty percent (60%) of street facing facade, located between two feet 495
(2’) and eight feet (8’) above the grade of the sidewalk, shall be transparent glass. 496
This may be reduced to twenty percent (20%) if the ground floor is within one of 497
the following building types: urban house, two-family, cottage, and row house. 498
b. There must be visual clearance behind the glass for a minimum of six feet (6’). 499
Three-dimensional display windows at least six feet (6’) deep are permitted and 500
may be counted toward the sixty percent (60%) glass requirement. 501
c. Ground floor windows of commercial uses shall be kept clear at night, free from 502
any window covering, with internal illumination. When ground floor glass 503
conflicts with the internal function of the building, other means shall be used to 504
activate the sidewalk, such as display windows, public art, architectural 505
ornamentation or detailing or other similar treatment. 506
d. The first floor elevation facing a street of all new buildings, or buildings in which 507
the property owner is modifying the size of windows on the front facade, shall 508
comply with these standards. 509
510
7. Building Materials: A minimum of seventy percent (70%) of any street facing 511
building facade shall be clad in high quality, durable, natural materials, such as stone, 512
brick, wood lap siding, fiber cement board siding, shingled or panel sided, and glass. 513
Other materials may count up to thirty percent (30%) of the street facing building 514
facade. Exterior insulation and finishing systems (EIFS) is permitted for trim only. 515
516
8C. Additional Design Standards Required for Form Based Districts: 517
518
1. Open Space Area: A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the lot area shall be provided 519
for open space area, unless a different requirement is specified in the building form 520
regulation. Individual districts may require additional open space area requirements. 521
Open space area may include landscaped yards, patio, dining areas, common 522
balconies, rooftop gardens, and other similar outdoor living spaces. Private balconies 523
shall not be counted toward the minimum open space area requirement. Required 524
parking lot landscaping or perimeter parking lot landscaping shall also not count 525
toward the minimum open space area requirement. 526
527
a. At least one open space area shall include a minimum dimension of at least 15’ by 528
15’. 529
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b. Open space areas that are greater than 500 square feet must contain at least one 530
useable element, accessible to all building occupants, from the following list. 531
532
i. A bench for every 250 square feet of open space area; 533
ii. A table for outdoor eating for every 500 square feet of open space area; 534
iii. An outdoor amenity. This is defined as an amenity that intends to provide 535
outdoor recreation and leisure opportunities including, but not limited to, 536
walking paths, playgrounds, seating areas, gardens, sport court or similar 537
amenity intended to promote outdoor activity; 538
iv. Trees with a minimum spread of 20’ at mature height to shade a minimum of 539
33% of the open space area; and/or 540
v. landscaping that equals at least 33% of the landscaped area. 541
542
9. Building Fenestration: No building wall that faces onto a street shall exceed more 543
than thirty feet (30’) in length without being interrupted by windows, doors, or 544
change of building wall plane that results in an offset of at least twelve inches (12”). 545
546
210. Residential Balconies: All street facing residential units above the ground floor 547
or level shall contain a usable balcony facing the street that is a minimum of four feet 548
(4’) in depth. Balconies may overhang any required yard. 549
311. Design Standards Alternatives: 550
551
a. Alternatives Tto Required Build-To Line: Where a “required build-to” standard 552
applies, the following alternatives may count toward the minimum build-to 553
requirement as indicated: 554
555
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(1) Landscaping Walls: Landscaping walls between twenty four inches (24”) and 556
forty two inches (42”) high may count up to twenty five percent (25%) toward 557
the minimum requirement provided the following: 558
559
(A) The wall incorporates seating areas. 560
(B) The wall is constructed of masonry, concrete, stone or ornamental metal. 561
(C) The wall maintains clear view sightlines where sidewalks and pedestrian 562
connections intersect vehicle drive aisles or streets. 563
564
(2) Pergolas Aand Trellises: Pergolas and trellises may count up to twenty five 565
percent (25%) toward the minimum build-to requirement provided the 566
following: 567
568
(A) The structure is at least forty eight inches (48”) deep as measured 569
perpendicular to the property line. 570
(B) A vertical clearance of at least eight feet (8’) is maintained above the 571
walking path of pedestrians. 572
(C) Vertical supports are constructed of wood, stone, concrete or metal with a 573
minimum of six inches by six inches (6” x 6”) or a radius of at least four 574
inches (4”). 575
(D) The structure maintains clear view sightlines where sidewalks and 576
pedestrian connections intersect vehicle drive aisles or streets. 577
578
(3) Arcades: Arcades may count up to one hundred percent (100%) toward the 579
minimum requirement provided the following: 580
581
(A) The arcade extends no more than two (2) stories in height. 582
(B) No portion of the arcade structure encroaches onto public property. 583
(C) The arcade maintains a minimum pedestrian walkway of five feet (5’). 584
(D) The interior wall of the arcade complies with the building configuration 585
standards. 586
587
(4) Plazas Aand Outdoor Dining: Plazas and outdoor dining areas may count up 588
to fifty percent (50%) toward the minimum requirement, and have a maximum 589
front setback of up to fifteen feet (15’) provided the following: 590
591
(A) The plaza or outdoor dining is between the property line adjacent to the 592
street and the street facing building facade. 593
(B) Shall be within two feet (2’) of grade with the public sidewalk. 594
(C) The building entry shall be clearly visible through the courtyard or plaza. 595
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(D) The building facades along the courtyard or plaza shall comply with the 596
ground floor transparency requirement. 597
598
b. Alternatives Tto Ground Floor Transparency Requirement: The planning director 599
may modify the ground floor transparency requirement in the following instances: 600
601
(1) The requirement would negatively impact the historical character of a building 602
within the H hHistoric pPreservation oOverlay dDistrict; or 603
(2) The requirement conflicts with the structural integrity of the building and the 604
structure would comply with the standard to the extent possible. 605
606
124. Permitted Encroachments Aand Height Exceptions: Obstructions and height 607
exceptions are permitted as listed in this section or in sSection 21A.36.020 of this title 608
or as indicated in this subsection. 609
610
a. Canopies: Canopies covering the primary entrance or entrances to a structure may 611
extend into the right of way provided all city processes and requirements for right 612
of way encroachments are complied with. No commercial signs are allowed on 613
entrance canopies if the canopy encroaches into the public right of way. and may 614
encroach into a required yard as indicated in this section or into a public right of 615
way with an approved encroachment agreement with the City 616
b. Building Height: In order to promote a varied skyline and other roof shapes in the 617
area, structures with a sloped roof may exceed the maximum building height in 618
the form based districts by five feet (5’) provided: 619
620
(1) The additional height does not include additional living space. Vaulted 621
ceilings, storage spaces, and utility spaces are permitted. 622
(2) The slope of the roof is a minimum of a twelve-four (12:4) pitch or a quarter 623
barrel shape. 624
625
626
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627
628
629
b. Roof Top Gardens: Building height encroachments for rooftop uses are permitted 630
to encroach up to 6 feet to accommodate rooftop gardens and/or outdoor living 631
space provided: 632
633
(1) The rooftop garden includes vegetation that covers a minimum of 15% of the 634
outdoor living space on the roof. The vegetation coverage shall be calculated 635
by utilizing the spread of any trees, shrubs, or ground cover at maturity. 636
(2) If the rooftop is used for non-residential land uses allowed in the zone and 637
located adjacent to the FB-UN1 Form Based Urban Neighborhood District, 638
single-family district, or two-family district, a six foot wall shall be installed 639
along the entire length of the outdoor space facing such zones. 640
641
5. Pedestrian Connections: Where required, the following pedestrian connection 642
standards apply: 643
644
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a. The connection shall provide direct access from any building entry to the public 645
sidewalk or walkway. 646
b. The connection shall comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) 647
standards for accessibility. 648
c. The connection shall be fully paved and have a minimum width of four feet (4’). 649
d. The connection shall be separated from vehicle drive approaches and drive lanes 650
by a change in grade and a wheel stop if the walkway is less than eight feet (8’) 651
wide. 652
e. Pedestrian connections that lead directly from the sidewalk to the primary 653
building entrance may contain wing walls, no taller than two feet (2’) in height for 654
seating, landscaping, etc. 655
656
D. Other Applicable Development Standards: All uses in the form based districts shall 657
comply with the standards set in Part IV, Regulations of General Applicability, of this 658
title, including the appliable standards in the following chapters: 659
660
1. 21A.33 Land Use Tables 661
2. 21A.36 General Provisions 662
3. 21A.37 Design Standards 663
4. 21A.38 Nonconforming Uses and Noncomplying Structures 664
5. 21A.40 Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures 665
6. 21A.42 Temporary Uses 666
7. 21A.44 Off Street Parking, Mobility, and Loading 667
8. 21A.46 Signs 668
9. 21A.48 Landscaping and Buffers 669
10. Any other applicable chapter of this title that may include applicable provisions. 670
671
E. Form Based Special Purpose Corridor District specific standards for detached or 672
accessory parking garages or structures: 673
674
1. Detached or accessory multilevel parking garages or structures shall have the same 675
setback requirements for principal structures. 676
2. When a required setback abuts a residential district, the minimum setback required 677
shall be a landscape yard to provide a buffer to the abutting residential district. No 678
structure (primary or accessory) shall be permitted within this landscaped buffer. 679
680
1. Landscaping: Any applicable standard listed in chapter 21A.48, “Landscaping And 681
Buffers”, of this title shall be complied with. 682
2. Signs: All signs shall comply with the standards found in section 21A.46.096 of this 683
title. 684
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3. Accessory Uses, Buildings And Structures: All accessory uses, buildings and 685
structures shall comply with the applicable standards in chapter 21A.40 of this title, 686
except as noted below: 687
688
a. Form based urban neighborhood district specific standards for detached dwelling 689
units: 690
691
(1) Detached dwelling units may be built in a required yard as a stand alone unit 692
or attached to an accessory building, such as a garage. 693
(2) Detached dwelling units are only permitted with the urban house, two-family 694
dwelling, and cottage development building forms. 695
(3) No accessory structure containing a detached dwelling unit shall exceed 696
twenty five feet (25’) in height. 697
(4) If a detached dwelling unit is built as a second level, the minimum setback 698
from property line shall be a minimum of four feet (4’). 699
(5) All building configuration standards that apply to the primary building form 700
shall also apply to the detached dwelling unit, with the exceptions listed 701
below: 702
703
(A) The detached dwelling unit shall have an entry feature that faces or is 704
accessible from a public alley when present; 705
(B) The entry feature may be a stoop that has a minimum dimension of four 706
feet by four feet (4’ x 4’); and 707
(C) The ground floor transparency requirement does not apply to detached 708
dwelling units located on the second floor of an accessory structure. 709
710
b. Form Based Special Purpose Corridor District specific standards for detached or 711
accessory parking garages or structures: 712
713
(1) Detached or accessory multilevel parking garages or structures shall have 714
the same setback requirements for principal structures. 715
(2) The minimum setback required shall be landscaped to provide a buffer to 716
the abutting Residential District. No structure (primary or accessory) shall 717
be permitted within this landscaped buffer. 718
719
4. Parking Regulations: All parking regulations shall comply with the requirements of 720
chapter 21A.44 of this title. 721
5. Permitted Land Use: All uses allowed in the Form Based Districts can be found in 722
chapter 21A.33 of this title. 723
724
725
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SECTION 4. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.27.050.C. That Subsection 726
21A.27.050.C of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Form Based Districts: FB-UN1 and FB-UN2 727
Form Based Urban Neighborhood District: FB-UN2 Building Form Standards), shall be and 728
hereby is amended to read as follows: 729
730
C. FB-UN2 Building Form Standards: Building form standards are listed in tTables 731
21A.27.050.C.1 through 21A.27.050.C.3 of this section. 732
TABLE 21A.27.050.C 733
FB-UN2 BUILDING FORM STANDARDS 734
735
Building Regulation Building Form
Cottage
Development
Row
House
Multi-
family
Residential
Mixed
Use
Storefront
Building Height and
Placement
H Height 2.5 stories,
30’
maximum
from
established
grade
4 stories with a maximum of 50’. 5 stories with a
maximum of 65’ on parcels located on the corners
of West Temple at 800 or 900 South, 200 West at
700, 800 or 900 South, 200 West at Fayette
Avenue, 300 West at 800 or 900 South and in the
area identified on Figure 21A.27.050C.1. All
heights measured from established grade
F Front and Corner
Side Yard
No minimum
Maximum 10’
B Required Build-
To
Minimum of 50% of street facing facade shall be built to the
minimum setback line
S Interior Side
Yard
4’ setback
required
Minimum
of 15’
along a
side
property
line
adjacent
to FB-
UN1 or
any
residential
zoning
district
Minimum of 15’ along a side
property line adjacent to FB-UN1 or
any residential zoning district that
has a maximum building height of
35’ or less, otherwise no setback
required
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that has a
maximum
building
height of
35’ or
less,
otherwise
4’ setback
required
R Rear Yard Minimum of
20’ along a
rear property
line adjacent
to FB-UN1
or any
residential
zoning
district that
has a
maximum
building
height of 35’
or less,
otherwise no
setback
required
Minimum
of 25’
along a
rear
property
line
adjacent
to FB-
UN1 or
any
residential
zoning
district
that has a
maximum
building
height of
35’ or
less,
otherwise
no setback
required
Minimum of 20’ along a rear
property line adjacent to FB-UN1 or
any residential zoning district that
has a maximum building height of
35’ or less
U Upper Level Step
Back
Buildings shall be stepped back 1 additional foot for every foot of
building height above 30’ along a side or rear property line
adjacent to FB-UN1 or any residential zoning district that has a
maximum building height of 35’ or less, unless the building is set
back from the property line 45’ or more. When a parcel in the FB-
UN2 District is separated by an alley from a parcel in the FB-
UN1 District, or any residential zoning district that has a
maximum building height of 35’ or less, the width of the alley
may be counted toward the upper level step back
L Minimum Lot
Size
4,000 sq. ft.;
not to be
used to
1,500 sq.
ft.; not to
be used to
4,000 sq. ft.; not to be used to
calculate density
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calculate
density
calculate
density
W Minimum Lot
Width
15’ per unit facing a
street. Side orientation
allowed provided building
configuration standards
are complied with
30’
DU Dwelling Units
per building form
1 per cottage Minimum
of 3; no
maximum
No minimum or maximum
BF Number of
Building Forms
per lot
1 cottage for
every 1,000
sq. ft. of lot
area
1 building
form
permitted
for every
1,000 sq.
ft. of lot
area
1 building form permitted for every
4,000 sq. ft. of lot area
Parking
Surface parkd in
Front and Corner
Side Yards
Not permitted
Vehicle Access If off street parking is
provided, vehicle access
from an alley is required
when property is served
by a public or private
alley with access rights.
Vehicle access from street
is only permitted when no
alley access exists. If pull
through parking is
required by Fire or other
Code, ingress shall be
from street and egress
onto alley
If property is less than 30’ wide,
vehicle access from an alley is
required when property is served by
a public or private alley with access
rights. If no alley access exists, only
1 vehicle access point from a street
may be permitted
If property is 30’ wide or more, only
1 vehicle access point from a street
may be permitted. If property is
served by a public or private alley,
ingress shall be from street and
egress onto alley unless otherwise
permitted by this section
Corner lots with a minimum width of
120’, may have 1 vehicle access
point per street frontage. Vehicle
access may be one-way or
multidirectional
Vehicle Access
Width at Street
When a one-way vehicle drive is included in a development, no
vehicle drive or curb cut may exceed 12’ in width. When a
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multidirectional vehicle drive is included, a curb cut may not
exceed 24’ in width
Vehicle Access
front street:
design standards
If vehicle access is from a street, the following additional design
standards shall apply: garage entry shall have a minimum 20’
setback from property line; garage entry may not exceed 50% of
first floor building width; one-way garage entry may not exceed
14’ in width; multiway garage entry may not exceed 26’ in width;
garage door or gate shall be constructed of durable building
materials and compatible with building design
Driveway
Location
The minimum distance between curb cuts shall be 12’. Driveways
shall be at least 6’ from abutting property lines for a depth of 10’
unless shared. Driveways shall be at least 12’ from property lines
adjacent to a street corner or 5’ from the point of tangency of the
curb return, whichever is greater. Abandoned curb cuts shall be
removed and replaced with City standard curb
Vehicle Access
and parking
Compliance
All new drive approaches, driveways, and parking lots shall
comply with form based urban neighborhood regulations, and all
other applicable sections of this Code. Existing drive approaches,
driveways, and parking lots shall be made compliant with form
based urban neighborhood regulations upon change of use,
increase in parking, or building additions greater than 25% of the
footprint of the structure or 1,000 sq. ft., whichever is less
Parking on
Separate Lots
Parking may be provided on an adjacent lot, or in a common area
associated with the development, or within 500’ of the property.
If located on an adjacent parcel or on a parcel within 500’, the
proposed location of the parking shall contain a principal building
and the parking shall be located behind a principal building
Attached
Garages and
Carports
Attached garages and carports are required to be accessed from
the rear yard where the rear yard is accessible by an alley with
access rights to the subject property. If there is no access to the
rear yard, an attached garage may be accessed from the front or
corner side yard provided that the garage door (or doors) is no
wider than 50% of the front facade of the structure and the entry
to the garage is set back at least 10’ from the street facing
building facade and at least 20’ from a public sidewalk. Side
loaded garages are permitted
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1. Cottage Development Form Standards: 737
TABLE 21A.27.050.C.1 738
Building
Regulation
Regulation for Building Form:
Cottage Development
H Height 30’ maximum. All heights measured from the established grade.
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F Front and
Corner Side
Yard
Setback
Minimum 10’. Provided front or corner side yard shall provide one tree
for every 30 linear foot of front or corner side yard property line. The
mature tree canopy must cover at least 50% of the required yard area
and sidewalk area.
S Interior Side
Yard
Minimum of 6’.
R Rear Yard Minimum of 20’ between cottage building form and rear property line.
SC Separation
between
Cottages
Minimum of 10’, measured from the outside perimeter wall of the
principal structure.
E
Entry
Feature
Each dwelling unit must include an allowed entry feature. See Table
21A.27.030.B for allowed entry features. Dwelling units adjacent to a
street must include an entry feature on the street facing façade.
Pedestrian connections with minimum of 5’ width required to each
required entry feature.
OS Open space
Area
At least 25% of the total land area of the cottage development shall be
maintained as an open space area that complies with the requirements of
Subsection 21A.27.030.C.1 “Open Space Area.”
BF Building
forms per
lot
Multiple buildings may be built on a single lot. Individual lots without
street frontage may be created provided each lot has legally established
access to a public street that includes a minimum 5’ wide solid surface
walkway.
SO Side/Interior
Orientation
Dwelling units not located directly adjacent to a street are permitted,
provided the design standards for glass are complied with on the façade
with the required entry feature.
L Lots without
Street
Frontage
Lots for individual cottage units without public street frontage are
allowed subject to recording a final subdivision plat that:
1. Documents that new lots have adequate access for pedestrians and
vehicles to a public street by way of a minimum 5’ wide solid surface
walkway, easements or a shared driveway; and
2. Includes a disclosure of private infrastructure costs for any shared
infrastructure associated with the new lot(s). The requirements for the
disclosure of private infrastructure costs shall be the same as required
for planned developments per Section 21A.55.110 of this title.
MW Midblock
Walkway
As part of the city’s plan for the downtown area, it is intended that
midblock walkways be provided to increase pedestrian connectivity and
overall livability downtown through the creation of an intricate
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739
2. Row House Building Form Standards: 740
TABLE 21A.27.050.C.2 741
pedestrian network. The city has adopted the Downtown Plan that
includes a midblock walkway map and establishes the need for such
walkways as the Downtown grows. Because the districts within the
downtown area allow building heights that exceed those of other
districts in the city, the requirement for a midblock walkway is
considered to be necessary to alleviate pedestrian impacts on the public
sidewalks by dispersing future use of the public sidewalks. All
buildings constructed after the effective date hereof within this district
shall conform to this officially adopted plan for midblock walkways, in
addition to the following standards:
F. The midblock walkway must be a minimum of 15’ wide and
include a minimum 6’ wide unobstructed path.
G. The midblock walkway may be incorporated into the building
provided it is open to the public. A sign shall be posted
indicating that the public may use the walkway.
H. Building encroachments into the midblock walkway are
permitted if they include one or more of the following elements:
(1) Colonnades;
(2) Staircases;
(3) Balconies – All balconies must be located at the third story
or above.
(4) Building overhangs and associated cantilever – These
coverings may be between 9 and 14 feet above the level of the
sidewalk. They shall provide a minimum depth of coverage of 6’
and project no closer to the curb than 3’.
(5) Skybridge – A single skybridge is permitted. All skybridges
must be located at the 3rd, 4th, or 5th stories.
(6) Other architectural element(s) not listed above that offers
refuge from weather and/or provide publicly accessible usable
space.
DS Design
Standards
See Section 21A.27.030 and Chapter 21A.37 for other applicable
building configuration and design standards.
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Building
Regulation
Regulation for Building Form:
Row House
H Height Maximum of 40’; All heights measured from established grade.
Rooftop decks and associated railing/parapet are allowed on any roof,
including roofs at the maximum allowed height. The height of the
railing/parapet is limited to the height required to meet building code
requirements.
F Front and
Corner Side
Yard
Setback
Minimum 10’ and maximum 15’, unless a greater setback is required
due to existing utility easements in which case the maximum setback
shall be at the edge of the easement. This requirement may be modified
through Design Review (Chapter 21A.59). Provided front or corner
side yard shall provide one tree for every 30 linear foot of front or
corner side yard property line. The mature tree canopy must cover at
least 50% of the required yard area and sidewalk area.
S Interior Side
Yard
Minimum of 6’ between row house building form and side property
line. Minimum of 10’ along a side property line when abutting a
property in a zoning district with a maximum permitted building height
of 35’ or less. No setback is required for common walls.
R Rear Yard Minimum of 20’ between row house building form and rear property
line, except when rear yard is abutting a zoning district with a
maximum permitted building height of 35’ or less, then the minimum is
25’. For the purpose of this regulation, an alley that is a minimum of
10’ in width that separates the subject property from another property
shall be counted towards the minimum setback.
U Uses Per
Story
Residential on all stories; live/work units permitted on ground level.
E
Entry
Feature
Each dwelling unit must include an allowed entry feature. See Table
21A.27.030.B for allowed entry features. Dwelling units adjacent to a
street must include an entry feature on street facing façade. Pedestrian
connections with minimum 5’ width required to each required entry
feature.
U Upper level
Stepback
When adjacent to a lot in a zoning district with a maximum building
height of 35’ or less, the first full floor of the building above 30’,
measured from finished grade, shall stepback 10’ from the building
facade along the side or rear yard that is adjacent to the lot in the
applicable zoning district. This regulation does not apply when a lot in a
different zoning district is separated from the subject parcel by a street
or alley.
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OS Open space
Area
Each dwelling unit shall include a minimum open space area that is
equal to at least 25% of the footprint of the individual unit, subject to all
other open space area requirements of Subsection 21A.27.030.C.1
“Open Space Area.” A minimum of 20% of the required open space
area shall include vegetation. Tree canopy at maturity shall count
toward the vegetation requirement,
BF Building
Forms per
Lot
Multiple buildings may be built on a single lot provided all of the
buildings have frontage on a street. All buildings shall comply with all
applicable standards.
SO Side/Interior
Orientation
Dwelling units not located directly adjacent to a street are permitted,
provided the design standards for glass are complied with on the façade
with the required entry feature. Lots for individual row house dwelling
units without public street frontage are allowed subject to recording a
final subdivision plat that:
1. Documents that new lots have adequate access to a public street by
way of easements or a shared driveway; and
2. Includes a disclosure of private infrastructure costs for any shared
infrastructure associated with the new lot(s) per Section 21A.55.110 of
this title.
MW Midblock
Walkway As part of the city’s plan for the downtown area, it is intended that
midblock walkways be provided to facilitate pedestrian movement
within the area. The city has adopted the Downtown Plan that includes a
midblock walkway map and establishes a need for such walkways as
the Downtown grows. Because the districts within the downtown area
allow maximum building heights that exceeds those of other districts in
the city, the requirement for the midblock walkway is important to
maintain the overall scale and pedestrian nature of the downtown. This
requirement implements the city’s Downtown Plan and provides visual
relief from the additional height that is available in these zone districts
when compared to the remainder of the city. All buildings constructed
after the effective date hereof within the Downtown zoning districts
shall conform to this officially adopted plan for midblock walkways, in
addition to the following standards:
a. Any new development shall provide a midblock walkway if a
midblock walkway on the subject property has been identified in a
master plan that has been adopted by the city.
b. The midblock walkway may be incorporated into the building
provided it is open to the public. A sign shall be posted indicating
that the public may use the walkway.
The following building encroachments are permitted in a
midblock walkway. Under no circumstances shall midblock
walkway be entirely covered.
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742
3. Multi-family Residential, Storefront, and Vertical Mixed-use building form 743
standards: 744
TABLE 21A.27.050.C.3 745
(1) Colonnades;
(2) Staircases;
(3) Balconies: All balconies must be located at the third story or
above;
(4) Building overhangs and associated cantilever: These
coverings may be between nine and fourteen feet above the
level of the sidewalk. They shall provide a minimum depth of
coverage of six feet and project no closer to the curb than
three feet;
(5) Skybridge: A single skybridge is permitted. All skybridges
must be located at the third, fourth, or fifth stories; and
(6) Other architectural element(s) not listed above that offers
refuge from weather and/or provide publicly accessible
usable space.
DS Design
Standards
See Section 21A.27.030 and Chapter 21A.37 for other applicable
building configuration and design standards.
Building
Regulation
Regulation for Building Forms:
Multi-family Residential/Storefront/Vertical Mixed Use
H Height Maximum height of 50’.1 All heights measured from established grade.
Rooftop use is permitted and required railings and walls necessary to
comply with building code requirements are permitted to encroach
beyond the maximum height up to 5’.
GH Ground
Floor
Height
Minimum ground floor height of 14’.
F Front and
Corner
Side Yard
Setback
Ground Floor Residential Uses: A minimum of 10’ and a maximum of
20’. Ground Floor occupied by retail, restaurants, taverns, brewpubs, bar
establishments, art galleries, theaters, or performing art facilities: no
minimum is required, provided no doors open into the right of way. A
maximum setback of up to 10’ is allowed. All other ground floor uses: A
minimum of 5’ and a maximum 10’. The maximum may be increased due
to existing utility easements in which case the maximum setback shall be
at the edge of the easement.
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This requirement may be modified through Design Review process
(Chapter 21A.59).
Provided front or corner side yard shall provide one tree for every 30
linear foot of front or corner side yard property line. The mature tree
canopy must cover at least 50% of the required yard area and sidewalk
area.
S Interior
Side Yard
Minimum of 6’ required, except when an interior side yard is abutting a
property in a zoning district with a maximum permitted building height of
35’ or less, then the minimum shall be 15’. For the purpose of this
regulation, an alley that is a minimum of 10’ in width that separates a
subject property from a different zoning district shall be counted towards
the minimum setback.
R Rear Yard The rear yard minimum shall be 10’, except when rear yard is adjacent to
a zoning district with a maximum permitted building height of 30’ or less,
then the minimum is 20’. For the purpose of this regulation, an alley that
is a minimum of 10’ in width that separates a subject property from a
property in a different zoning district shall be counted towards the
minimum setback.
GU Ground
Floor Use
Requirem
ents
900 South: The ground floor use space facing 900 South shall be limited
to the following uses: retail goods establishments, retail service
establishments, public service portions of businesses, restaurants,
taverns/brewpubs, bar establishments, art galleries, theaters, or
performing art facilities for a depth of 25’. Amenity space for the
occupants of the building shall account for no more than 25% of the
length of the ground floor space.
E Ground
Floor
Dwelling
Entrances
Ground floor dwelling units adjacent to a street must have an allowed
entry feature. See Table 21A.27.030.B for allowed entry features.
U Upper
Level
Stepback
When adjacent to a lot in a zoning district with a maximum building
height of 30’ or less, the first full floor of the building above 30’ shall
stepback 10’ from the building facade at finished grade along the side or
rear yard that is adjacent to the lot in the applicable zoning district. This
regulation does not apply when a lot in a different zoning district is
separated from the subject parcel by a street or alley
M
W
Midblock
Walkway
As part of the city’s plan for the downtown area, it is intended that
midblock walkways be provided to facilitate pedestrian movement within
the area. The city has adopted the Downtown Plan that includes a
midblock walkway map and establishes a need for such walkways as the
Downtown grows. Because the districts within the downtown area allow
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maximum building heights that exceeds those of other districts in the city,
the requirement for the midblock walkway is important to maintain the
overall scale and pedestrian nature of the downtown. This requirement
implements the city’s Downtown Plan and provides visual relief from the
additional height that is available in these zone districts when compared
to the remainder of the city. All buildings constructed after the effective
date hereof within this district shall conform to this officially adopted
plan for midblock walkways, in addition to the following standards:
1. Any new development shall provide a midblock walkway if a
midblock walkway on the subject property has been identified in a
master plan that has been adopted by the city.
2. The following standards apply to the midblock walkway:
a. The midblock walkway must be a minimum of 15’ wide and
include a minimum 6’ wide unobstructed path.
b. The midblock walkway may be incorporated into the building
provided it is open to the public. A sign shall be posted
indicating that the public may use the walkway.
c. The following building encroachments are permitted in midblock
walkway. Under no circumstances shall a midblock walkway be
entirely covered.
(1) Colonnades;
(2) Staircases;
(3) Balconies – All balconies must be located at the third story
or above;
(4) Building overhangs and associated cantilever - These
coverings may be between 9 and 14’ above the level of the
sidewalk. They shall provide a minimum depth of coverage
of 6’ and project no closer to the curb than 3’;
(5) Skybridge – A single skybridge is permitted. All skybridges
must be located at the third, fourth, or fifth stories; and
(6) Other architectural element(s) not listed above that offers
refuge from weather and/or provide publicly accessible
usable space.
BF Building
Forms Per
Lot
Multiple buildings may be built on a single lot provided all of the
buildings have frontage on a street. All buildings shall comply with all
applicable standards.
OS Open
Space
Area
As required in Subsection 21A.27.030.C.1 “Open Space Area.”
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Footnotes: 746
1. Additional Building Height Regulations. Properties listed in this footnote shall have 747
a permitted building height of up to 65’ and 5 stories. 748
a. For legally existing parcels or lots as of January 1, 2023 located on the corners of 749
West Temple at 800 South or 900 South; 750
b. For legally existing parcels or lots as of January 1, 2023 located on the corners of 751
200 West at 700 South, 800 South or 900 South; 752
c. For legally existing parcels or lots as of January 1, 2023 located on the corners of 753
West Temple at Fayette Avenue; 754
d. For legally existing parcels or lots as of January 1, 2023 located on the corners of 755
300 West at 800 South or 900 South; 756
e. On the southeast corner of 1300 South and State Street. 757
f. As indicated on the following map: 758
759
760
DS Design
Standards
See Section 21A.27.030 and Chapter 21A.37 for other applicable building
configuration and design standards.
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761
762
763
SECTION 5. Amending the Text of Chapter 21A.30. That Chapter 21A.30 of the Salt 764
Lake City Code (Zoning: Downtown Districts), shall be and hereby is amended to read as 765
follows: 766
CHAPTER 21A.30 767
DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS 768
769
SECTION: 770
771
21A.30.010: General Provisions 772
21A.30.020: D-1 Central Business District 773
21A.30.030: D-2 Downtown Support District 774
21A.30.040: D-3 Downtown Warehouse/Residential District 775
21A.30.045: D-4 Downtown Secondary Central Business District 776
21A.30.050: Table Of Permitted And Conditional Uses For Downtown Districts 1 (Rep. 777
by Ord. 66-13, 2013) 778
21A.30.060: Summary Table Of Yard And Bulk Requirements; Downtown Districts 779
(Rep. by Ord. 19-11, 2011) 780
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21A.30.070: Downtown Districts Development Approval Process 781
Notes 782
See section 21A.33.050 of this title.
21A.30.010: GENERAL PROVISIONS: 783
784
A. Statement Oof Intent: The downtown districts are intended to provide use, bulk, urban 785
design and other controls and regulations appropriate to the commercial core of the city 786
and adjacent areas in order to enhance employment opportunities; to encourage the 787
efficient use of land; to enhance property values; to improve the design quality of 788
downtown areas; to create a unique downtown center which fosters the arts, 789
entertainment, financial, office, retail and governmental activities; to provide safety and 790
security; encourage permitted residential uses within the downtown area; and to help 791
implement adopted plans. 792
793
B. Site Plan Review; Design Review: In certain districts, permitted uses and conditional 794
uses have the potential for adverse impacts if located and laid out on lots without careful 795
planning. Such impacts may interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjacent property 796
and uses. Site plan review is a process designed to address such adverse impacts and 797
minimize them where possible. Design review is a process which addresses elements of 798
urban design. 799
800
Site plan review, pursuant to chapter 21A.58 of this title, for all of the downtown 801
districts, D-1, D-2, D-3 and D-4 is required to protect the local economy, maintain safe 802
traffic conditions, maintain the environment, and assure harmonious land-use 803
relationships between commercial uses and more sensitive land uses in affected areas. 804
805
Design review is necessary to implement the policies of the urban design plan as adopted 806
by the city council. Design review shall apply only to conditional uses in the D-1 and D-4 807
districts. In the D-1 district, the conditional use process is used to evaluate and resolve 808
urban design issues related to the downtown area. 809
810
C. Development Review Steps In The Downtown Districts: The process for review of 811
development proposals in the downtown districts is illustrated in the diagram set forth in 812
section 21A.30.070 of this chapter. The specific procedures involving conditional use 813
approval and site plan review are set forth in part V of this title. 814
All proposed uses shall be subject to site plan review. For conditional uses in the D-1 815
district, the petition will be forwarded to the planning commission for approval. 816
817
B. Permitted Uses: The uses specified as permitted uses in Section 21A.33.050, “Table of 818
Permitted and Conditional Uses for Downtown Districts”, of this title are permitted; 819
provided, that they comply with all requirements of this chapter, the general standards set 820
forth in Part IV of this title, and all other applicable requirements of this title. 821
822
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1. Conditional Uses: The uses specified as conditional uses in Section 21A.33.050, 823
“Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses for Downtown Districts”, of this title, may 824
be allowed in the downtown districts provided they are approved pursuant to the 825
standards and procedures for conditional uses set forth in Chapter 21A.54 of this title, 826
and comply with all other applicable requirements. 827
828
DC. Impact Controls Aand General Restrictions Iin Tthe Downtown Districts: 829
830
1. Refuse Control: Refuse containers must be covered and shall be stored within 831
completely enclosed buildings or screened in conformance with the requirements of 832
cChapter 21A.48 of this title. For buildings existing as of April 12, 1995, this 833
screening provision shall be required if the floor area or parking requirements are 834
increased by twenty five percent (25%) or more by an expansion to the building or 835
change in the type of land use. 836
2. Lighting: On site lighting, including parking lot lighting and illuminated signs, shall 837
be located, directed or designed in such a manner so as not to create glare on adjacent 838
properties. 839
840
ED. Outdoor Sales, Display Aand Storage: “Sales and display (outdoor)” and “storage and 841
display (outdoor)”, as defined in cChapter 21A.62 of this title, are allowed where 842
specifically authorized in sSection 21A.33.050, “Table Oof Permitted Aand Conditional 843
Uses Ffor Downtown Districts”, of this title. These uses shall conform to the following: 844
845
1. The outdoor sales or display of merchandise shall not encroach into areas of required 846
parking for periods longer than 30 days; 847
2. The outdoor sales or display of merchandise shall not be located in any required yard 848
area within the lot when the required yard abuts a residential zoning district; 849
3. The outdoor sales or display of merchandise shall not include the use of banners, 850
pennants or strings of pennants; 851
4. Outdoor storage shall be allowed only where specifically authorized in the applicable 852
district regulation and shall be required to be fully screened with opaque fencing not 853
to exceed eight feet (8’) in height; and 854
5. Outdoor sales and display and outdoor storage shall also be permitted when part of an 855
authorized temporary use as established in cChapter 21A.42 of this title. 856
857
E. Restrictions on Parking Lots and Structures: An excessive amount of at or above ground 858
parking lots and structures can negatively impact the urban design objectives of the 859
Downtown Zoning Districts. To control such impacts, the following regulations apply to 860
surface parking and above grade structures: 861
862
1. Parking shall be located behind principal buildings or incorporated into the principal 863
building provided the parking is wrapped on street facing facades with a use allowed 864
in the zone other than parking. 865
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2. A parking lot shall not consist of more than two double-loaded parking aisles (bays) 866
adjacent to each other. The length of a parking lot shall not exceed 10 stalls. Parking 867
for government facilities necessary for public health and safety are exempt from this 868
provision. 869
870
871
Illustration of Regulation 21A.010.E.2 Surface Parking Lots
872
3. Parking lots, garages or parking structures, proposed as the only principal use on a 873
property that has frontage on a public street and that would result in a building 874
demolition are prohibited in the Downtown zoning districts. 875
4. No special restrictions shall apply to belowground parking facilities. 876
877
F. Midblock Walkways: As part of the city’s plan for the downtown area, it is intended that 878
midblock walkways be provided to increase pedestrian connectivity and overall livability 879
downtown through the creation of an intricate pedestrian network. The city has adopted 880
the Downtown Plan that includes a midblock walkway map and establishes a need for 881
such walkways as the Downtown grows. Because the districts within the downtown area 882
allow building heights that exceed those of other districts in the city, the requirement for 883
a midblock walkway is considered to be necessary to alleviate pedestrian impacts on the 884
public sidewalks by dispersing future use of the public sidewalks. All buildings 885
constructed after the effective date hereof within the Downtown zoning districts shall 886
conform to this officially adopted plan for midblock walkways, in addition to the 887
following standards: 888
889
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1. Any new development shall provide a midblock walkway if a midblock walkway on 890
the subject property has been identified in a master plan that has been adopted by the 891
city. 892
2. The following standards apply to the midblock walkway: 893
a. The midblock walkway must be a minimum of 15’ wide and include a minimum 894
6’ wide unobstructed path. 895
b. The midblock walkway may be incorporated into the building provided it is open 896
to the public. A sign shall be posted indicating that the public may use the 897
walkway. 898
c. Building encroachments into the midblock walkway are permitted if they include 899
one or more of the following elements: 900
901
(1) Colonnades; 902
(2) Staircases; 903
(3) Balconies: All balconies must be located at the third story or above. 904
(4) Building overhangs and associated cantilever - These coverings may be 905
between 9 and 14’ above the level of the sidewalk. They shall provide a 906
minimum depth of coverage of six feet and project no closer to the curb than 907
three feet. 908
(5) Skybridge: A single skybridge is permitted. All skybridges must be located at 909
the third, fourth, or fifth stories. 910
(6) Other architectural element(s) not listed above that offers refuge from weather 911
and/or provide publicly accessible usable space. 912
913
Illustration of Regulation 21A.30.010.F Midblock Walkways
1 The midblock walkway must be a minimum of 15’ wide and include a minimum 6’ wide
unobstructed path.
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914
F. Permitted Uses: The uses specified as permitted uses in section 21A.33.050, “Table Of 915
Permitted And Conditional Uses For Downtown Districts”, of this title are permitted; 916
provided, that they comply with all requirements of this chapter, the general standards set 917
forth in part IV of this title, and all other applicable requirements of this title. 918
919
G. Conditional Uses: The uses specified as conditional uses in section 21A.33.050, “Table 920
Of Permitted And Conditional Uses For Downtown Districts”, of this title, shall be 921
permitted in the downtown districts provided they are approved pursuant to the standards 922
and procedures for conditional uses set forth in chapter 21A.54 of this title, and comply 923
with all other applicable requirements of this title, including the design review process 924
established in this chapter. 925
926
H. Off Street Parking And Loading: All uses in the downtown districts shall comply with the 927
provisions governing off street parking and loading in chapter 21A.44 of this title. 928
929
I. Landscaping And Buffering: All uses in the downtown districts shall comply with the 930
provisions governing landscaping and buffering in chapter 21A.48 of this title, including 931
section 21A.48.100 of this title. 932
933
J. Signs: Signs shall be allowed in the downtown districts in accordance with provisions 934
of chapter 21A.46 of this title. 935
936
K. Environmental Performance Standards: All uses in the downtown districts shall conform 937
to the environmental performance standards in section 21A.36.180 of this title. 938
939
G. Sidewalks: For all downtown districts, sidewalks must be a clear walking path that is a 940
minimum of 10’ wide. Outdoor dining shall be permitted within the sidewalk if it 941
complies with the minimum width of a clear path as defined in the outdoor dining design 942
guidelines. 943
944
H. Additional Standards: All uses in the downtown districts shall comply with the standards 945
set in Part IV, Regulations of General Applicability, of this title, including the applicable 946
standards in the following chapters: 947
948
1. 21A.36 General Provisions 949
2. 21A.37 Design Standards 950
3. 21A.38 Nonconforming Uses and Noncomplying Structures 951
4. 21A.40 Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures 952
5. 21A.42 Temporary Uses 953
6. 21A.44 Off Street Parking, Mobility, and Loading 954
7. 21A.46 Signs 955
8. 21A.48 Landscaping and Buffers 956
9. Any other applicable chapter of this title that may include applicable provisions. 957
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958
959
21A.30.020: D-1 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: 960
961
A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the D-1 cCentral bBusiness dDistrict is to provide for 962
commercial and economic development within Salt Lake City’s most urban and intense 963
areas. A broad range of uses, including very high density housing, are intended to foster a 964
twenty four (24) hour activity environment consistent with the area’s function as the 965
business, office, retail, entertainment, cultural and tourist center of the region. 966
Development is intended to be very intense with high lot coverage and large buildings 967
that are placed close together while being oriented toward the pedestrian with a strong 968
emphasis on a safe and attractive streetscape and preserving the urban nature of the 969
downtown area. This district is appropriate in areas where supported by applicable master 970
plans. The standards are intended to achieve established objectives for urban design, 971
pedestrian amenities and land use control. 972
973
B. Uses: Uses in the D-1 cCentral bBusiness dDistrict as specified in sSection 21A.33.050, 974
“Table Oof Permitted Aand Conditional Uses Ffor Downtown Districts”, of this title, are 975
permitted subject to the general provisions set forth in sSection 21A.30.010 of this 976
chapter. In addition, all conditional uses in the D-1 district shall be subject to design 977
evaluation and approval by the planning commission. 978
979
C. Organization Of District Regulations: In addition to regulations that apply to the D-1 980
central business district as a whole, three (3) sets of regulations are contained in this 981
district that apply to specific geographical areas. 982
983
1. Special Controls Over Block Corners: These regulations apply only to properties 984
within a specified distance from street intersections, as established in subsection E of 985
this section. 986
2. Special Controls Over Mid Block Areas: These regulations apply only to the 987
intervening property between block corner properties, as established in subsection F 988
of this section. 989
3. Special Controls Over The Main Street Retail Core: These regulations apply only to 990
the Main Street retail core area, as established in subsection G of this section. The 991
regulations governing block corners and mid block areas also apply to the Main Street 992
retail core. 993
994
CD. D-1 Central Business District General Regulations: The regulations established in 995
this section apply to the D-1 Central Business District as a whole 996
997
1. Minimum Lot Size: No minimum lot area or lot width is required, except in block 998
corner areas as specified in subsection E5 of this section. 999
2. Yard Requirements: No minimum yards are required. A maximum yard of eight feet 1000
is allowed. 1001
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1002
Front and corner side yards: No minimum yards are required, however, no yard 1003
shall exceed five feet (5’) except as authorized through the design review process. 1004
Such design reviews shall be subject to the requirements of chapter 21A.59 of this 1005
title. Where an entire block frontage is under one ownership, the setback for that 1006
block frontage shall not exceed twenty five feet (25’). Exceptions to this 1007
requirement may be authorized through the design review process, subject to the 1008
requirements of chapter 21A.59 of this title. 1009
Interior side and rear yards: None required. 1010
1011
a. If provided, the yard must include one of the following elements: 1012
1013
i. Seating at a ratio of at least one bench for every 500 square feet of yard space; 1014
or 1015
ii. Landscaping that includes an increase of at least 25% in the total number of 1016
trees required to be planted on the site; or 1017
iii. Awning or a similar form of weather protection that covers at least five feet in 1018
width and length from all street-facing building entrances. 1019
1020
b. Exceptions to this requirement may be authorized through the design review 1021
process, subject to the requirements of Chapter 21A.59 of this title. 1022
c. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may 1023
modify this requirement to accommodate a wider sidewalk if the adjacent public 1024
sidewalk is less than 15’ wide and the resulting modification to the setback results 1025
in a more efficient public sidewalk. The planning director may waive this 1026
requirement for any addition, expansions, or intensification, which increases the 1027
floor area or parking requirement by less than 50% if the planning director finds 1028
the following: 1029
1030
i. The architecture of the addition is compatible with the architecture of the 1031
original structure or the surrounding architecture, or 1032
ii. The addition reduces the extent of the noncompliance of the existing building. 1033
1034
d. Regardless of the setback provided, doors shall be setback a minimum distance to 1035
allow the door to operate without swinging into a right of way or midblock 1036
walkway. 1037
1038
e. Interior Side Yards: No minimum interior side yard is required. 1039
f. Rear Yard: No minimum rear yard is required. 1040
1041
3. Restrictions On Parking Lots And Structures: An excessive influence of at or above 1042
ground parking lots and structures can negatively impact the urban design objectives 1043
of the D-1 District. To control such impacts, the following regulations shall apply to 1044
at or above ground parking facilities: 1045
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1046
a. Within block corner areas and on Main Street, parking lots and structures shall be 1047
located behind principal buildings. 1048
b. Within the mid block areas, parking lots and structures shall only be located 1049
behind principal buildings or be at least seventy five feet (75’) from front and 1050
corner side lot lines or parking structures are allowed to be located adjacent to the 1051
front or corner side lot lines only if they provide adequately sized retail 1052
goods/service establishments, office and/or restaurant space on the ground floor 1053
adjacent to the public sidewalk to encourage pedestrian activity. The facades of 1054
the ground floor shall be designed to be compatible and consistent with the 1055
associated retail or office portion of the building and other retail uses in the area. 1056
Levels of parking above the first level facing the front or corner side lot line shall 1057
have floors/facades that are horizontal, not sloped. 1058
c. Accessory parking structures built prior to the principal use, and commercial 1059
parking structures, shall be permitted as conditional uses with the approval of the 1060
Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of chapter 21A.54 of this title. 1061
d. No special restrictions shall apply to belowground parking facilities. 1062
e. Parking lots, proposed as a principal use to facilitate a building demolition, are 1063
prohibited in the D-1 District. 1064
1065
3. Interior Plazas, Atriums And Galleries: Interior plazas, atriums and galleries shall be 1066
permitted throughout the D-1 Central Business District. 1067
4. Location Of Service Areas: All loading docks, refuse disposal areas and other service 1068
activities shall be located on block interiors away from view of any public street. 1069
Exceptions to this requirement may be approved through the site plan review process 1070
when a permit applicant demonstrates that it is not feasible to accommodate these 1071
activities on the block interior. If such activities are permitted adjacent to a public 1072
street, a visual screening design approved by the Zoning Administrator shall be 1073
required. 1074
5. Landscape Requirements: All buildings constructed after April 12, 1995, shall 1075
conform to the special landscape requirements applicable to the D-1 Central Business 1076
District as contained in chapter 21A.48 of this title. 1077
6. Mid Block Walkways: As part of the City’s plan for the downtown area, it is intended 1078
that mid block walkways be provided to facilitate pedestrian movement within the 1079
area. To delineate the public need for such walkways, the City has formulated an 1080
official plan for their location and implementation, which is on file at the Planning 1081
Division Office. All buildings constructed after the effective date hereof within the D-1082
1 Central Business District shall conform to this officially adopted plan for mid block 1083
walkways. 1084
1085
84. Landscape Requirements Ffor Demolition Sites: Vacant lots, resulting from 1086
demolition activities where no replacement use is proposed, shall conform to 1087
cChapter 21A.48 of this title, special landscape requirements applicable to the D-1 1088
Central Business District. 1089
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1090
E. Special Controls Over Block Corners: 1091
1. Intent: Special controls shall apply to land at block corners to encourage greater 1092
commercial vitality in the downtown by focusing a higher level of development 1093
intensity at street intersections. Control over the intensity of development on blocks is 1094
needed due to the large size of blocks and streets and the resulting effects on 1095
pedestrian/vehicular circulation and business activity. 1096
2. Block Corner: “Block corner” means the ninety degree (90°) intersection of private 1097
property adjacent to the intersection of two (2) public street rights-of-way both of 1098
which are at least one hundred thirty two feet (132’) wide. 1099
3. Corner Building: “Corner building” means a building, the structure of which rises 1100
above the ground within one hundred feet (100’) of a block corner on the street face 1101
and one hundred feet (100’) in depth. 1102
4. Application: For corner buildings, the provisions of this subsection shall extend to 1103
one hundred sixty five feet (165’) from the block corner on the street face and one 1104
hundred sixty five feet (165’) in depth. 1105
5. Lot Size And Shape: The size and shape of the lot shall conform to the following. 1106
Lots existing prior to April 12, 1995, which do not meet these requirements shall be 1107
exempt. 1108
1109
a. Minimum lot area: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet. 1110
b. Minimum lot width: One hundred feet (100’). 1111
1112
6. Height Regulations: No corner building shall be less than one hundred feet (100’) nor 1113
more than three hundred seventy five feet (375’) in height. The minimum one 1114
hundred foot (100’) high portion of the building shall be located not farther than five 1115
feet (5’) from the lot line along front and corner lot lines. Buildings higher than three 1116
hundred seventy five feet (375’) may be allowed in accordance with the provisions of 1117
subsections E6a and E6b of this section. 1118
1119
a. Conditions For Taller Corner Buildings: Corner buildings may exceed the three 1120
hundred seventy five foot (375’) height limit provided they conform to the 1121
following requirements: 1122
1123
(1) To minimize excessive building mass at higher elevations and preserve 1124
scenic views, some or all of the building mass over the three hundred seventy 1125
five foot (375’) height level shall be subject to additional setback, as 1126
determined appropriate through the design review process. 1127
(2) Not less than one percent (1%) of the building construction budget shall be 1128
used for enhanced amenities, including art visible to the public, enhanced 1129
design elements of the exterior of the building or exterior spaces available to 1130
the public for cultural or recreational activities. The property owner shall not 1131
be required to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) in required 1132
amenities. 1133
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(3) The operation of uses within the building, including accessory parking 1134
facilities, shall comply with the adopted traffic demand management 1135
guidelines administered by the City Traffic Engineer. 1136
b. Additional Standards For Certain Height Modifications: 1137
1138
(1) The first one hundred feet (100’) of height shall not be set back from the 1139
street front more than five feet (5’) except that setbacks above the first fifty 1140
feet (50’) may be approved through the design review process. 1141
(2) Modifying the height will achieve the preservation of a landmark site or 1142
contributing structure in an H Historic Preservation Overlay District. 1143
(3) Modifying the height will allow interim service commercial uses to support 1144
the downtown community. 1145
1146
c. Design Review Approval: A modification to the height regulations in subsection 1147
E6a of this section may be granted through the design review process, subject to 1148
conformance with the standards and procedures of chapter 21A.59 of this title. 1149
1150
F. Special Controls Over Mid Block Areas: 1151
1152
1. Intent: Special controls shall apply to land located at the middle of blocks. Such 1153
controls are needed to establish coordinated levels of development intensity and to 1154
promote better pedestrian and vehicular circulation. 1155
2. Area Of Applicability: The controls established under this subsection shall apply to: 1156
1157
a. Buildings constructed after April 12, 1995; and 1158
b. All intervening land between block corner properties, as established in subsection 1159
E2 of this section. 1160
1161
3. Height Regulations: No building shall be more than one hundred feet (100’) in height; 1162
provided, that taller buildings may be authorized through the design review process, 1163
subject to the requirements of chapter 21A.59 of this title. 1164
1165
D. Height Regulations: Buildings in the D-1 zoning district shall comply with the following 1166
provisions: 1167
1168
1. Building Heights: No building shall be less than 100’. There is no maximum building 1169
height, subject to standards contained in Subsections 21A.30.020.D.2 through D.3. 1170
2. Exceptions to the minimum height requirements are as follows: 1171
1172
a. Utility Buildings necessary to provide electricity, water, sewer, storm water, and 1173
other necessary utility services to the downtown area. 1174
b. Accessory building and structures, including accessory buildings that serve public 1175
transportation, downtown improvement districts, and other public maintenance 1176
buildings. 1177
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c. Buildings on lots or parcels that are less than 5,000 square feet in size. 1178
d. Buildings with a footprint of less than 2,500 square feet. 1179
e. Building approved through the design review process in Chapter 21A.59. 1180
1181
2. Buildings in excess of 100’, are allowed subject to the following standard: 1182
1183
a. A minimum stepback of five feet or other architectural feature that can deflect 1184
snow and ice from falling directly onto a sidewalk, midblock walkway, or other 1185
public space. The stepback may be located above the height of the first floor and 1186
below 150’ in height above the sidewalk or public space. Buildings that are not 1187
clad in glass are exempt from this requirement. 1188
1189
3. Buildings in excess of 200’ with no limit and subject to Chapter 21A.59, Design 1190
Review, shall include at least one of the following five options: 1191
1192
a. Midblock walkway is provided on the property and the midblock walkway 1193
connects to an existing or planned street, midblock walkway, or publicly 1194
accessible public space and exceeds all the required dimensions of Subsection 1195
21A.30.010.G by at least five feet. This option allows for additional height in 1196
return for exceeding the midblock walkway requirements; or 1197
b. The building is utilizing affordable housing incentives identified in Chapter 1198
21A.52 of this title; or 1199
c. The property where the building is located exceeds the minimum requirement for 1200
ground floor uses identified in chapter 21A.37 (Design Standards) of this title, 1201
specifically: 1202
1203
(1) For Subsection 21A.37.050.A.1 (Design Standards Defined, Ground Floor 1204
Use Only), the requirement must be increased to 100%. This option requires 1205
that the entire ground floor use of a building consists of retail good 1206
establishments, retail service establishments or restaurants, public service 1207
portions of businesses, department stores, art galleries, motion picture 1208
theaters, performing art facilities or similar uses that encourages walk-in 1209
traffic through an active use. Vehicle entry and exit ways necessary for access 1210
to parking are exempt from this requirement; or 1211
(2) For Subsection 21A.37.050.A.2 (Design Standards Defined, Ground Floor 1212
Use and Visual Interest), the ground floor use requirement must be increased 1213
to 85% and the visual interest requirement must be increased to 15%. This 1214
option requires an increased percentage of ground floor space to be used for 1215
an active use, and an increased percentage of the building to provide visual 1216
interest; 1217
1218
d. The applicant provides a restrictive covenant on a historic building, a building 1219
that is 50 years or older, or a building that is a nationally recognized property, 1220
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located outside of the H Historic Preservation Overlay District for the purpose of 1221
preserving the structure for a minimum of 50 years. 1222
e. The proposal includes a privately owned, publicly accessible open space on the 1223
property or on another property within the geographic boundaries of the 1224
Downtown Plan. To qualify for this provision, a restrictive covenant in the favor 1225
of the city shall be recorded against the open space portion of the property. The 1226
space shall be a minimum of 500 square feet and include enough trees to provide 1227
a shade canopy that covers at least 60% of the open space area. This option allows 1228
for additional height in return for the designation of open public open space. 1229
1230
GE. Special Controls Over Tthe Main Street Retail Core: 1231
1232
1. Intent: Special controls shall apply to land located within the Main Street retail core 1233
area to preserve and enhance the viability of retail uses within the downtown area. 1234
The regulations of this subsection shall be in addition to the requirements of 1235
sSubsections EC and Dand F of this section. 1236
2. Area Oof Applicability: The controls established in this subsection shall apply to 1237
property developed or redeveloped after April 12, 1995, when located along any 1238
block face on the following streets: 1239
1240
a. Main Street between South Temple Street and 400 South Street located within the 1241
D-1 District; 1242
b. 100 South Street between West Temple Street and State Street; 1243
c. 200 South Street between West Temple Street and State Street; and 1244
d. 300 South Street between West Temple Street and State Street. 1245
1246
3. First Floor Retail Required: The first floor space of all buildings within this area shall 1247
be required to provide uses consisting of retail goods establishments, retail service 1248
establishments or restaurants, public service portions of businesses, department 1249
stores, art galleries, motion picture theaters or performing arts facilities. 1250
4. Restrictions Oon Driveways: Driveways shall not be permitted along Main Street, but 1251
shall be permitted along other streets within the Main Street retail core area, provided 1252
they are located at least eighty feet (80’) from the intersection of two (2) street right 1253
of way right-of-way lines. 1254
1255
21A.30.030: D-2 DOWNTOWN SUPPORT DISTRICT: 1256
1257
A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the D-2 Downtown Support Commercial District is to 1258
provide an area that fosters the development of a sustainable urban neighborhood that 1259
accommodates commercial, office, residential and other uses that relate to and support 1260
the Central Business District. Development within the D-2 Downtown Support 1261
Commercial District is intended to be less intensive than that of the Central Business 1262
District, with high lot coverage and buildings placed close to the sidewalk. This district is 1263
appropriate in areas where supported by applicable master plans. Design standards are 1264
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intended to promote pedestrian oriented development with a strong emphasis on a safe 1265
and attractive streetscape. 1266
1267
B. Uses: Uses in the D-2 Downtown Support District, as specified in sSection 21A.33.050, 1268
“Table Oof Permitted Aand Conditional Uses Ffor Downtown Districts”, of this title, are 1269
permitted subject to the general provisions set forth in sSection 21A.30.010 of this 1270
chapter and this section. 1271
1272
C. Lot Size Requirements: No minimum lot area or lot width shall be required. 1273
1274
D. Maximum Building Height: The maximum permitted building height shall not exceed 1275
one hundred twenty feet (120’) subject to the following review process: Buildings over 1276
sixty five feet (65’’) in height are subject to design review according to the requirements 1277
of cChapter 21A.59 of this title. 1278
1279
E. Minimum Yard Requirements: 1280
1281
1. Front Aand Corner Side Yard: There is no minimum setback. The maximum setback 1282
is 10 feet. Buildings that contain ground floor residential uses shall have a front yard 1283
setback of a minimum of 8’ and a maximum setback no greater than 16’. A provided 1284
yard for any use shall be considered a landscaped yard and subject to the provisions 1285
of Chapter 21A.48 for required landscaped yards. 1286
1287
a. If provided, the yard must include one of the following elements: 1288
1289
i. Seating at a ratio of at least one bench for every 500 square feet of yard space; 1290
or 1291
ii. Landscaping that includes an increase of at least 25% in the total number of 1292
trees required to be planted on the site; or 1293
iii. Awning or a similar form of weather protection that covers at least 5’ in width 1294
and length from all street-facing building entrances. 1295
1296
b. Exceptions to this requirement may be authorized through the design review 1297
process, subject to the requirements of Chapter 21A.59 of this title. 1298
c. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may 1299
modify this requirement to accommodate a wider sidewalk if the adjacent public 1300
sidewalk is less than 15’ wide and the resulting modification to the setback results 1301
in a more efficient public sidewalk. The planning director may waive this 1302
requirement for any addition, expansions, or intensification, which increases the 1303
floor area or parking requirement by less than 50% if the planning director finds 1304
the following: 1305
1306
i. The architecture of the addition is compatible with the architecture of the 1307
original structure or the surrounding architecture, or 1308
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ii. The addition reduces the extent of the noncompliance of the existing building. 1309
d. Regardless of the setback provided, doors shall be setback a minimum distance to 1310
allow the door to operate without swinging into a right of way or midblock 1311
walkway. 1312
1313
2. Interior Side Yards: No Minimum side yard is required except a minimum of 10’ is 1314
required when the side yard is adjacent to a zoning district with a maximum permitted 1315
height of 35’ or less. Fifteen feet (15’) side yard is required when the side yard is 1316
adjacent to a single or two family residential zoning district. 1317
3. Rear Yard: No minimum rear yard is required except a minimum of 10’ twenty five 1318
(25’) rear yard is required when the rear yard is adjacent to a zoning district with a 1319
maximum permitted height of 35’ or less. Is adjacent to a single or two family 1320
residential district. 1321
4. Buffer Yards: Any lot abutting a lot in a residential district shall conform to the buffer 1322
yard requirements of Chapter 21A.48 of this title or the above standards, whichever is 1323
greater. 1324
1325
F. Landscape Yard Requirements: If a front or corner side yard is provided, such yard shall 1326
be maintained as a landscaped yard. The landscaped yard can take the form of outdoor 1327
dining, patio, courtyard or plaza, subject to site plan review approval. 1328
1329
G. Parking Lot Setbacks: If a front or corner side yard is provided surface parking is 1330
prohibited in those areas. Surface parking lots that are not located completely behind the 1331
primary structure shall maintain a twenty foot (20’) landscaped yard from the front and 1332
corner side yard property lines. 1333
1334
H. Mid-Block Walkways: Any new development shall provide a midblock walkway if a 1335
midblock walkway on the subject property has been identified in a master plan that has 1336
been adopted by the city. The following standards apply to the midblock walkway: 1337
1338
1. The midblock walkway must be a minimum of ten feet (10’) wide and include a 1339
minimum six foot (6’) wide unobstructed path. 1340
2. The midblock walkway may be incorporated into the building provided it is open to 1341
the public. A sign shall be posted indicating that the public may use the walkway. 1342
1343
I. Ground Floor Uses: To activate the ground floor of structures, retail goods 1344
establishments, retail service establishments, public service portions of businesses, 1345
restaurants, taverns/brewpubs, bar establishments, art galleries, theaters or performing art 1346
facilities are required on the ground floor of structures facing State Street, Main Street, 1347
800 South and 900 South. 1348
1349
JF. Existing Vehicle Sales Oor Lease Lots: 1350
1351
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1. Vehicle Display Area: The parking provided in the vehicle display area will not be 1352
counted as off street parking when computing maximum parking requirements and is 1353
not considered to be a surface parking lot when determining required setbacks in this 1354
section. 1355
2. Design Standards: Structures associated with accessory uses such as, but not limited 1356
to, repair shops or vehicle washing do not need to meet required design standards and 1357
may exceed the maximum front and corner side yard setbacks. These structures are 1358
required to have one of the following elements listed below: 1359
1360
a. Durable materials, as defined in Subsection 21A.37.050.B; or 1361
b. Landscaping. 1362
1363
Primary structures that contain sales floors and auto display areas must meet all 1364
design standards and setbacks. 1365
1366
3. Landscaping: A landscaped yard of at least ten feet (10’) in depth is required along 1367
any portion of the street frontage of the property that is not occupied by a permanent 1368
structure. All other landscaping requirements in Chapter 21A.48 remain applicable. 1369
4. Multiple Buildings: Vehicle sales or lease lots may have multiple buildings on a 1370
parcel subject to all buildings being associated with the use of the lot as vehicles sales 1371
or lease. 1372
1373
1374
21A.30.040: D-3 DOWNTOWN WAREHOUSE/RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: 1375
1376
A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the D-3 Downtown Warehouse/Residential District is 1377
to provide for the reuse of existing warehouse buildings for multi-family and mixed use 1378
while also allowing for continued retail, office and warehouse uses within the district. 1379
The reuse of existing buildings and the construction of new buildings are to be done as 1380
multi-family residential or mixed use developments containing retail or office uses on the 1381
lower floors and residential on the upper floors. This district is appropriate in areas where 1382
supported by applicable master plans. The standards are intended to create a unique and 1383
sustainable downtown neighborhood with a strong emphasis on urban design, adaptive 1384
reuse of existing buildings, alternative forms of transportation and pedestrian orientation. 1385
1386
B. Uses: Uses in the D-3 Downtown Warehouse/Residential District as specified in sSection 1387
21A.33.050, “Table Oof Permitted Aand Conditional Uses Ffor Downtown Districts”, of 1388
this title, are permitted subject to the provisions of this chapter and other applicable 1389
provisions of this title. 1390
1391
C. Controls Over Mixed Use: The concept of mixed use is central to the nature of the D-3 1392
Downtown Warehouse/Residential District. To ensure that mixed use developments 1393
provide for on site compatibility as well as neighborhood compatibility, the change of 1394
land use type or an increase in floor area by twenty five percent (25%) of existing 1395
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principal buildings and the construction of buildings for new uses after April 12, 1995, 1396
shall conform to the following provisions. Construction related to the rehabilitation 1397
including remodeling or modification of existing uses, or the change of use to a similar 1398
use, shall not be subject to these provisions: 1399
1400
1. Buildings containing commercial/office uses located above the second story shall 1401
incorporate multi-family dwellings, boarding house, bed and breakfast, or hotel uses 1402
in the amount of at least fifty percent (50%) of the total floor area of the building; 1403
2. Commercial/office uses shall be permitted as the sole use in two-story buildings only; 1404
and 1405
3. Commercial/office uses in buildings of three (3) stories or more without multi-family 1406
dwellings shall be allowed only as a conditional use and then only when the applicant 1407
has demonstrated that the proposed location is not suitable for multi-family 1408
residential use. 1409
1410
DC. Lot Size Requirements: No minimum lot area or lot width shall be required. 1411
1412
D. Yard Requirements: There are no minimum setbacks, except for buildings that contain 1413
ground floor residential uses in which case the front yard setback shall be a minimum of 1414
8’ and no greater than 16’. A provided front yard for any use shall be considered a 1415
landscaped yard and subject to the provision of Chapter 21A.48 for required landscaped 1416
yards. The maximum front yard setback shall be eight feet for all other uses. 1417
1418
1. The yard must be designed with usability as a consideration. Development that 1419
implements the maximum yard is required to have at least one of the following 1420
elements: 1421
1422
a. Seating at a ratio of at least one bench for every 500 square feet of yard space; or 1423
b. Landscaping that includes an increase of at least 25% in the total number of trees 1424
required to be planted on the site; or 1425
c. Awning or a similar form of weather protection that covers at least 5’ in width 1426
and length from all street-facing building entrances. 1427
1428
2. Exceptions to this requirement may be authorized through the design review process, 1429
subject to the requirements of Chapter 21A.59 of this title. 1430
3. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may modify 1431
this requirement to accommodate a wider sidewalk if the adjacent public sidewalk is 1432
less than 15’ wide and the resulting modification to the setback results in a more 1433
efficient public sidewalk. The planning director may waive this requirement for any 1434
addition, expansions, or intensification, which increases the floor area or parking 1435
requirement by less than 50% if the planning director finds the following: 1436
1437
a. The architecture of the addition is compatible with the architecture of the original 1438
structure or the surrounding architecture, or 1439
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b. The addition reduces the extent of the noncompliance of the existing building. 1440
1441
4. Regardless of the setback provided, doors shall be setback a minimum distance to 1442
allow the door to operate without swinging into a right of way or midblock walkway. 1443
1444
E. Maximum Building Height: No building shall exceed seventy five feet (75’). Buildings 1445
taller than seventy five feet (75’) but less than ninety feet (90’) may be authorized 1446
through the design review process, provided the additional height is supported by the 1447
applicable master plan, the overall square footage of the buildings is greater than fifty 1448
percent (50%) residential use, and subject to the requirements of chapter 21A.59 of this 1449
title. 1450
Buildings in the D3 zoning district shall comply with the following provisions: 1451
1452
1. The permitted building height shall not exceed 75’. 1453
2. Buildings taller than 75’ but less than 180’ may be allowed subject to the following 1454
provisions: 1455
1456
a. Approval is subject to Chapter 21A.59 Design Review: 1457
1458
(1) Provided the additional height is supported by the applicable master plan. 1459
(2) The building includes at least one of the following five options: 1460
1461
(A) Midblock walkway is provided on the property and the midblock walkway 1462
connects to an existing or planned street, midblock walkway, or publicly 1463
accessible public space and exceeds all the required dimensions of 1464
Subsection 21A.30.010.G by at least five feet. This option allows for 1465
additional height in return for exceeding the midblock walkway 1466
requirements; 1467
1468
(B) The building is utilizing affordable housing incentives identified in 1469
Chapter 21A.52 of this title; 1470
(C) The property where the building is located exceeds the minimum 1471
requirement for ground floor uses identified in Chapter 21A.37 (Design 1472
Standards) of this title, specifically: 1473
1474
(i) For Subsection 21A.37.050.A.1 (Design Standards Defined, Ground 1475
Floor Use Only), the requirement must be increased to 100%. This 1476
option requires that the entire ground floor use of a building consists of 1477
retail good establishments, retail service establishments or restaurants, 1478
public service portions of businesses, department stores, art galleries, 1479
motion picture theaters, performing art facilities or similar uses that 1480
encourages walk-in traffic through an active use. Vehicle entry and 1481
exit ways necessary for access to parking are exempt from this 1482
requirement; or 1483
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(ii) For Subsection 21A.37.050.A.2 (Design Standards Defined, Ground 1484
Floor Use and Visual Interest), the ground floor use requirement must 1485
be increased to 75% and the visual interest requirement must be 1486
increased to 25%. This option requires for an increased percentage of 1487
ground floor space to be used for an active use, and an increased 1488
percentage of the building to provide visual interest; 1489
1490
(D) The applicant provides a restrictive covenant on a historic building, a 1491
building that is 50 years or older, or a building that is a nationally 1492
recognized property, located outside of the H Historic Preservation 1493
Overlay District for the purpose of preserving the structure for a minimum 1494
of 50 years; or 1495
(E) The proposal includes a privately owned, publicly accessible open space 1496
on the property or on another property within the geographic boundaries 1497
of the Downtown Plan. To qualify for this provision, a restrictive 1498
covenant in the favor of the city shall be recorded against the open space 1499
portion of the property. The space shall be a minimum of 500 square feet 1500
and include enough trees to provide a shade canopy that covers at least 1501
60% of the open space area. This option allows for additional height in 1502
return for the designation of open public open space. 1503
1504
1505
21A.30.045: D-4 DOWNTOWN SECONDARY CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: 1506
1507
A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the D-4 Secondary Central Business District is to 1508
foster an environment consistent with the area’s function as a housing, entertainment, 1509
cultural, convention, business, and retail section of the Ccity that supports the Central 1510
Business District. Development is intended to support the regional venues in the district, 1511
such as the Salt Palace Convention Center, and to be less intense than in the Central 1512
Business District. This district is appropriate in areas where supported by applicable 1513
master plans. The standards are intended to achieve established objectives for urban and 1514
historic design, pedestrian amenities, and land use control, particularly in relation to retail 1515
commercial uses. 1516
1517
B. Uses: Uses in the D-4 Secondary Central Business District as specified in sSection 1518
21A.33.050, “Table Oof Permitted Aand Conditional Uses Ffor Downtown Districts”, of 1519
this title, are permitted subject to the general provisions set forth in sSection 21A.30.010 1520
of this chapter. In addition, all conditional uses in the D-4 District shall be subject to 1521
design evaluation and approval by the Pplanning Ccommission. 1522
1523
C. D-4 District General Regulations: 1524
1525
1. Minimum Lot Size: No minimum lot area or lot width is required. 1526
2. Yard Requirements: 1527
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1528
a. Front And Corner Side Yards: No minimum yards are required, however, no yard 1529
shall exceed five feet (5’) except as authorized through the design review process. 1530
Such designs shall be subject to the requirements of chapter 21A.59 of this title. 1531
Where an entire block frontage is under one ownership, the setback for that block 1532
frontage shall not exceed twenty five feet (25’). Exceptions to this requirement 1533
may be authorized through the design review process subject to the requirements 1534
of chapter 21A.59 of this title. 1535
b. Interior Side And Rear Yards: None Required. 1536
1537
D. Yard Requirements: 1538
1539
1. Front and Corner Side Yards: No minimum yards are required, however, a maximum 1540
front yard setback of eight feet is allowed. 1541
1542
a. The yard must be designed with the usability as a consideration. Development 1543
that implements the maximum yard is required to have at least one of the 1544
following elements: 1545
1546
i. Seating at a ratio of at least one bench for every 500 square feet of yard space; 1547
ii. Landscaping that includes an increase of at least 25% in the total number of 1548
trees required to be planted on the site; or 1549
iii. Awning or a similar form of weather protection that covers at least 5’ in width 1550
and length from all street-facing building entrances. 1551
1552
b. Exceptions to this requirement may be authorized through the design review 1553
process, subject to the requirements of Chapter 21A.59 of this title. 1554
c. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may 1555
modify this requirement to accommodate a wider sidewalk if the adjacent public 1556
sidewalk is less than 15’ wide and the resulting modification to the setback results 1557
in a more efficient public sidewalk. The planning director may waive this 1558
requirement for any addition, expansions, or intensification, which increases the 1559
floor area or parking requirement by less than 50% if the planning director finds 1560
the following: 1561
1562
i. The architecture of the addition is compatible with the architecture of the 1563
original structure or the surrounding architecture, or 1564
ii. The addition reduces the extent of the noncompliance of the existing building. 1565
1566
d. Regardless of the setback provided, doors shall be setback a minimum distance to 1567
allow the door to operate without swinging into a right of way or midblock 1568
walkway. 1569
1570
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2. Interior Side Yards: No minimum side yard is required except a minimum of 10’ is 1571
required when the side yard is adjacent to a zoning district with a maximum permitted 1572
height of 35’ or less. 1573
3. Rear Yard: No minimum rear yard is required except a minimum of 10’ is required 1574
when the rear yard is adjacent to a zoning district with a maximum permitted height 1575
of 35’ or less. 1576
1577
3. Restrictions On Parking Lots And Structures: An excessive influence of at or above 1578
ground parking lots and structures can negatively impact the urban design objectives 1579
of the D-4 District. To control such impacts, the following regulations shall apply to 1580
at or above ground parking facilities: 1581
1582
a. Within block corner areas, structures shall be located behind principal buildings, 1583
or at least seventy five feet (75’) from front and corner side lot lines. 1584
b. Within the mid block areas, parking structures shall be located behind principal 1585
buildings, or at least thirty feet (30’) from front and corner side lot lines. A 1586
modification to this requirement may be granted as a conditional use, subject to 1587
conformance with the standards and procedures of chapter 21A.54 of this title. 1588
Parking structures shall meet the following: 1589
1590
(1) Retail goods/service establishments, offices and/or restaurants shall be 1591
provided on the first floor adjacent to the front or corner side lot line. The 1592
facades of such first floor shall be compatible and consistent with the 1593
associated retail or office portion of the building and other retail uses in the 1594
area. 1595
(2) Levels of parking above the first level facing the front or corner side lot line 1596
shall have floors/facades that are horizontal, not sloped. 1597
(3) Mid block surface parking lots shall have a fifteen foot (15’) landscaped 1598
setback. 1599
1600
c. Accessory parking structures built prior to the principal use, and commercial 1601
parking structures, shall be permitted as conditional uses with the approval of the 1602
Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of chapter 21A.54 of this title. 1603
d. No special restrictions shall apply to belowground parking facilities. 1604
e. At grade (surface) parking facilities shall be set back behind the principal building 1605
and shall be set back at least seventy five feet (75’) from front and corner side lot 1606
lines and landscaped in a way that minimizes visual impacts. 1607
1608
4. Interior Plazas, Atriums And Galleries: Interior plazas, atriums and galleries shall be 1609
permitted throughout the D-4 Secondary Central Business District. 1610
5. Location Of Service Areas: All loading docks, refuse disposal areas and other service 1611
activities shall be located on block interiors away from view of any public street. 1612
Exceptions to this requirement may be approved through the site plan review process 1613
when a permit applicant demonstrates that it is not feasible to accommodate these 1614
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activities on the block interior. If such activities are permitted adjacent to a public 1615
street, a visual screening design approved by the Zoning Administrator shall be 1616
required. 1617
6. Landscape Requirements: All buildings constructed after April 12, 1995, shall 1618
conform to the special landscape requirements applicable to the D-4 Secondary 1619
Central Business District as contained in chapter 21A.48 of this title. 1620
1621
7E. Maximum Building Height: Buildings in the D-4 zoning district shall comply with the 1622
following provisions: 1623
1624
1. The permitted building height shall not No building shall exceed seventy five feet 1625
(75’). 1626
2. Buildings taller than seventy five feet (75’) but less than and up to one hundred 1627
twenty feet (120’) may be authorized through the design review process, subject to 1628
the requirements of cChapter 21A.59 of this title. Additional height may be allowed 1629
as specified below: 1630
1631
a. Additional Height: Additional height may be authorized up to 120’ if the street 1632
facing facades contain ground floor commercial uses other than parking for at 1633
least 75% of the street facing facades according to Chapter 21A.37 and subject to 1634
approval through the design review process in Chapter 21A.59. 1635
b. Additional Permitted Height Location: Additional height greater than one hundred 1636
twenty feet (120’) but not more than three hundred seventy five feet (375’) in 1637
height is permitted in the area bounded by: 1638
1639
(1) The centerlines of South Temple, West Temple, 200 South, and 200 West 1640
Streets; and 1641
(2) Beginning at the Southeast Corner of Block 67, Plat ‘A’, Salt Lake City 1642
Survey, and running thence along the south line of said Block 67, 1643
N89°54’02”W 283.86 feet; thence N00°04’50”E 38.59 feet; thence 1644
N10°46’51”W 238.70 feet; thence N24°45’15”W 62.98 feet; thence 1645
S89°54’02”E 355.45 feet to the east line of said Block 67; thence along said 1646
east line S00°06’35”W 330.14 feet to the point of beginning. Contains 1647
102,339 square feet, or 2.349 acres, more or less. 1648
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1649 1650
b. Additional Permitted Height Conditions: Buildings may exceed the one hundred 1651
twenty foot (120’) height limit to a maximum height of three hundred seventy five 1652
feet (375’), provided they conform to the standards and procedures outlined in the 1653
design review process of chapter 21A.59 of this title and the following 1654
requirements: 1655
1656
(1) Additional Setback: To minimize excessive building mass at higher elevations 1657
and preserve scenic views, some or all of the building mass shall be subject to 1658
additional setback, as determined appropriate through the design review 1659
process. 1660
(2) Exception: The first fifty feet (50’) of height shall not be set back from the 1661
street front more than five feet (5’) except that setbacks greater than five feet 1662
(5’) may be approved through the design review process. 1663
(3) Ground Floor Uses: See subsection 21A.37.050A and section 21A.37.060, 1664
table 21A.37.060, subsection D of this title for this requirement. 1665
1666
3. Buildings in excess of 120’ up to 375’ may be authorized subject to the following 1667
provisions: 1668
1669
a. Approval is subject to Chapter 21A.59 Design Review; 1670
b. Shall include a minimum stepback of five feet or other architectural feature that 1671
can deflect snow and ice from falling directly onto a sidewalk, midblock 1672
walkway, or other public space. The stepback may be located above the height of 1673
the first floor and below 120’ in height above the sidewalk or public space. 1674
Buildings that are clad in glass that totals less than 50% of the total wall surface 1675
area are exempt from this requirement; 1676
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c. The additional height is supported by the applicable master plan; and 1677
d. The building includes at least one of the following five options: 1678
1679
1. Midblock walkway is provided on the property and the midblock walkway 1680
connects to an existing or planned street, midblock walkway, or publicly 1681
accessible public space and exceeds all the required dimensions of Subsection 1682
21A.30.010.G by at least five feet. This option allows for additional height in 1683
return for exceeding the midblock walkway requirements; 1684
2. The building is utilizing affordable housing incentives identified in Chapter 1685
21A.52 of this title; 1686
3. The property where the building is located exceeds the minimum requirement 1687
for ground floor uses identified in Chapter 21A.37 (Design Standards) of this 1688
title, specifically: 1689
1690
(1) For Subsection 21A.37.050.A.1 (Design Standards Defined, Ground Floor 1691
Use Only), the requirement must be increased to 100%. This option 1692
requires that the entire ground floor use of a building consists of retail 1693
good establishments, retail service establishments or restaurants, public 1694
service portions of businesses, department stores, art galleries, motion 1695
picture theaters, performing art facilities or similar uses that encourages 1696
walk-in traffic through an active use. Vehicle entry and exit ways 1697
necessary for access to parking are exempt from this requirement.; or 1698
(2) For Subsection 21A.37.050.A.2 (Design Standards Defined, Ground Floor 1699
Use and Visual Interest), the ground floor use requirement must be 1700
increased to 75% and the visual interest requirement must be increased to 1701
25%. This option requires for an increased percentage of ground floor 1702
space to be used for an active use, and an increased percentage of the 1703
building to provide visual interest; 1704
1705
(D) The applicant provides a restrictive covenant on a historic building, a building 1706
that is 50 years or older, or a building that is a nationally recognized property, 1707
located outside of the H Historic Preservation Overlay District for the purpose 1708
of preserving the structure for a minimum of 50 years. 1709
(E) The proposal includes a privately owned, publicly accessible open space on 1710
the property or on another property within the geographic boundaries of the 1711
Downtown Plan. To qualify for this provision, a restrictive covenant in the 1712
favor of the city shall be recorded against the open space portion of the 1713
property. The space shall be a minimum of 500 square feet and include 1714
enough trees to provide a shade canopy that covers at least 60% of the open 1715
space area. This option allows for additional height in return for the 1716
designation of open public open space. 1717
1718
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e. Exception: The first 50’ of height shall not be set back from the street front more 1719
than five feet except that setbacks greater than five feet may be approved through 1720
the design review process or, as otherwise allowed by this code. 1721
1722
8. Mid BlockWalkways: As a part of the City’s plan for the downtown area, it is 1723
intended that mid block walkways be provided to facilitate pedestrian movement 1724
within the area. To delineate the public need for such walkways, the City has 1725
formulated an official plan for their location and implementation, which is on file at 1726
the Planning Division Office. All buildings constructed after the effective date hereof 1727
within the D-4 Downtown District shall conform to this plan for mid block walkways. 1728
9. Mid Block Streets: Developments constructing mid block streets, either privately 1729
owned with a public easement or publicly dedicated, that are desired by an applicable 1730
master plan: 1731
1732
a. May use a portion or all of the overhead and underground right-of-way of the new 1733
mid block street as part of their developable area irrespective of lot lines, subject 1734
to design review and approval of the Planning Commission. 1735
b. May increase the height of the building on the remaining abutting parcel, subject 1736
to the design review process in conformance with the standards and procedures 1737
of chapter 21A.59 of this title. 1738
1739
1740
21A.30.050: TABLE OF PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES FOR 1741
DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS : 1742
(Rep. by Ord. 66-13, 2013) 1743
1744
Notes 1745 1. See section 21A.33.050 of this title.
21A.30.060: SUMMARY TABLE OF YARD AND BULK REQUIREMENTS; 1746
DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS: 1747
(Rep. by Ord. 19-11, 2011) 1748
1749
1750
21A.30.070: DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCESS: 1751
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1752 [ILLUSTRATION TO BE DELETED] 1753
1754
1755
SECTION 6. Amending the Text of Chapter 21A.31. That Chapter 21A.30 of the Salt 1756
Lake City Code (Zoning: Gateway Districts), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 1757
CHAPTER 21A.31 1758
GATEWAY DISTRICTS 1759
1760
SECTION: 1761
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1762
21A.31.010: General Provisions 1763
21A.31.020: G-MU Gateway-Mixed Use District 1764
1765
A. Statement Of Intent: The Gateway Districts are intended to provide controlled and 1766
compatible settings for residential, commercial, and industrial developments, and 1767
implement the objectives of the adopted gateway development master plan through 1768
district regulations that reinforce the mixed use character of the area and encourage the 1769
development of urban neighborhoods containing supportive retail, service commercial, 1770
office, industrial uses and high density residential. 1771
B. Uses: Uses in the Gateway District as specified in section 21A.33.060, “Table Of 1772
Permitted And Conditional Uses In The Gateway District”, of this title, are permitted 1773
subject to the general provisions set forth in this section. 1774
C. Permitted Uses: The uses specified as permitted uses, in section 21A.33.060, “Table Of 1775
Permitted And Conditional Uses In The Gateway District”, of this title are permitted; 1776
provided, that they comply with all requirements of this chapter, the general standards set 1777
forth in part IV of this title, and all other applicable requirements of this title. 1778
D. Conditional Uses: The uses specified as conditional uses in section 21A.33.060, “Table 1779
Of Permitted And Conditional Uses In The Gateway District”, of this title, shall be 1780
permitted in the Gateway District provided they are approved pursuant to the standards 1781
and procedures for conditional uses set forth in chapter 21A.54 of this title, and comply 1782
with all other applicable requirements of this title, including the urban design evaluation 1783
and/or the design review process established in this chapter and chapter 21A.59 of this 1784
title. 1785
E. Site Plan Review; Design Review: In certain districts, permitted uses and conditional 1786
uses have the potential for adverse impacts if located and oriented on lots without careful 1787
planning. Such impacts may interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjacent property 1788
and uses. Site plan review is a process designed to address such adverse impacts and 1789
minimize them where possible. The design may also be evaluated to address elements of 1790
urban design. 1791
1792
Site plan review, pursuant to chapter 21A.58 of this title, for all of the Gateway Districts, is 1793
required to protect the local economy, maintain safe traffic conditions, maintain the 1794
environment, and assure harmonious land-use relationships between commercial uses and 1795
more sensitive land uses in affected areas. 1796
1797
Design evaluation is necessary to implement the policies of the urban design plan as adopted 1798
by the City Council. Design review shall apply to conditional uses in the Gateway District. In 1799
the Gateway District, the design review process is used to evaluate and resolve urban design. 1800
1801
F. Mid Block Walkways: As a part of the City’s plan for the downtown area, it is intended 1802
that mid block walkways be provided to facilitate pedestrian movement within the area. 1803
To delineate the public need for such walkways, the City has formulated an official plan 1804
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for their location and implementation, which is on file at the Planning Division Office. 1805
All buildings constructed after the effective date hereof within the G-MU Gateway-1806
Mixed Use District shall conform to this plan for mid block walkways. 1807
G. Location Of Service Areas: All loading docks and other service activities shall be located 1808
on block interiors away from view of any public street. Exceptions to this requirement 1809
may be approved through the site plan review process when a permit applicant 1810
demonstrates that it is not feasible to accommodate these activities on the block interior. 1811
If such activities are permitted adjacent to a public street, a visual screening design 1812
approved by the Zoning Administrator shall be required. 1813
H. Restrictions On Parking Lots And Structures: The following regulations shall apply to 1814
surface or aboveground parking facilities: 1815
1816
1. Block Corner Areas: Within block corner areas, surface parking lots and structures 1817
shall be located behind principal buildings, or at least seventy five feet (75’) from 1818
front and corner side lot lines. 1819
2. Mid Block Areas: Within the mid block areas, parking structures shall be located 1820
behind principal buildings, or at least thirty feet (30’) from front and corner side lot 1821
lines. A modification to this requirement may be granted as a conditional use, subject 1822
to conformance with the standards and procedures of chapter 21A.54 of this title. 1823
Parking structures shall meet the following: 1824
1825
a. Retail goods/service establishments, offices and/or restaurants shall be provided 1826
on the first floor adjacent to the front or corner side lot line. The facades of such 1827
first floors shall be compatible and consistent with the associated retail or office 1828
portion of the building and other retail uses in the area. 1829
b. Levels of parking above the first level facing the front or corner side lot line shall 1830
have floors and/or facades that are horizontal, not sloped. 1831
c. Mid block surface parking lots shall have a fifteen foot (15’) landscaped setback. 1832
1833
3. Accessory And Commercial Parking Structures: Accessory parking structures built 1834
prior to the principal use, and commercial parking structures, shall be permitted as 1835
conditional uses with the approval of the Planning Commission pursuant to the 1836
provisions of chapter 21A.54 of this title. 1837
4. Belowground Parking Facilities: No special design and setback restrictions shall 1838
apply to belowground parking facilities. 1839
5. Height Requirements: The minimum height for a parking structure shall be forty five 1840
feet (45’). The maximum height shall not exceed seventy five feet (75’). 1841
6. Site Plan Review: Parking structures shall be required to go through the site plan 1842
review process. 1843
7. Landscape Requirements: Surface parking lots shall have a landscaped setback of at 1844
least twenty feet (20’) and meet interior landscaped requirements as outlined 1845
in chapter 21A.48 of this title. 1846
8. Design Review Approval: A modification to the restrictions on parking lots and 1847
structures provisions of this section may be granted through the design review 1848
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process, subject to conformance with the standards and procedures of chapter 1849
21A.59 of this title. Such conditional uses shall also be subject to urban design 1850
evaluation. 1851
1852
I. Impact Controls And General Restrictions: 1853
1854
1. Refuse Control: Refuse containers must be covered and shall be stored within 1855
completely enclosed buildings or screened in conformance with the requirements 1856
of chapter 21A.48 of this title. For buildings existing as of April 12, 1995, this 1857
screening provision shall be required if the floor area or parking requirements are 1858
increased by twenty five percent (25%) or more by an expansion to the building or 1859
change in the type of land use. 1860
2. Lighting: On site lighting, including parking lot lighting and illuminated signs, shall 1861
be located, directed or designed in a manner to prevent glare on adjacent properties. 1862
1863
J. Outdoor Sales, Display And Storage: “Sales and display (outdoor)” and “storage and 1864
display (outdoor)”, as defined in chapter 21A.62 of this title, are allowed where 1865
specifically authorized in section 21A.33.060, “Table Of Permitted And Conditional Uses 1866
In The Gateway District”, of this title. These uses shall conform to the following: 1867
1868
1. Outdoor sales and display and outdoor storage may also be permitted when part of an 1869
authorized temporary use as established in chapter 21A.42 of this title; 1870
2. The outdoor permanent sales or display of merchandise shall not encroach into areas 1871
of required parking; 1872
3. The outdoor permanent sales or display of merchandise shall not be located in any 1873
required yard area within the lot; 1874
4. The outdoor sales or display of merchandise shall not include the use of banners, 1875
pennants or strings of pennants; and 1876
5. Outdoor storage shall be allowed only where specifically authorized in the applicable 1877
district regulation and shall be required to be fully screened with opaque fencing not 1878
to exceed eight feet (8’) in height. 1879
1880
K. Off Street Parking And Loading: All uses in the Gateway District shall comply with the 1881
provisions governing off street parking and loading in chapter 21A.44 of this title. 1882
L. Environmental Performance Standards: All uses in the Gateway District shall conform to 1883
the environmental performance standards in section 21A.36.180 of this title. 1884
M. Wall Or Fencing: All uses in the Gateway District shall comply with the provisions 1885
governing fences, walls and hedges in section 21A.40.120 of this title. 1886
N. Affordable Housing: 1887
1888
1. Notwithstanding the minimum height requirements identified above, any buildings 1889
that have ten (10) or more residential units with at least twenty percent (20%) of the 1890
units as affordable shall be allowed to have a minimum building height of thirty feet 1891
(30’). 1892
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2. Affordable housing units within a market rate development shall be integrated 1893
throughout the project in an architectural manner. 1894
1895
O. Accessory Uses, Buildings And Structures: Accessory uses and structures are permitted 1896
in the Gateway District subject to the requirements of this chapter, chapter 21A.36, 1897
subsection 21A.36.020B, section 21A.36.030, and chapter 21A.40 of this title. 1898
P. Urban Design: The urban design standards are intended to foster the creation of a rich 1899
urban environment that accommodates growth and is compatible with existing buildings 1900
and uses in the area. All general development and site plans shall be designed to 1901
complement the surrounding existing contiguous (historic) development. The following 1902
design standards will provide human scale through change, contrast, intricacy, color and 1903
materials where the lower levels of buildings face public streets and sidewalks. They will 1904
also spatially define the street space in order to concentrate pedestrian activity, create a 1905
clear urban character and promote visibility of commercial activities at the ground level. 1906
The standards will also encourage diversity through the use of building forms and 1907
materials, while respecting the patterns, styles and methods of construction traditionally 1908
used in the gateway area. 1909
1910
The following urban design standards will be reviewed as part of the site plan review 1911
process, with assistance from Planning Division staff as necessary: 1912
1913
1. Architectural Character And Materials: 1914
1915
a. A differentiated base (on a building over 45 feet high) will provide human scale 1916
through change, contrast, and intricacy in facade form, color and/or material 1917
where the lower levels of the building face the sidewalk(s) and street(s). Scaling 1918
elements such as insets and projections serve to break up flat or monotonous 1919
facades, and respond to older nearby buildings. Therefore, all buildings in the 1920
Gateway Districts are subject to the following standards: 1921
1922
(1) All buildings over forty five feet (45’) in height shall be designed with a base 1923
that is differentiated from the remainder of the building. The base shall be 1924
between one and three (3) stories in height, be visible from pedestrian view, 1925
and appropriately scaled to the surrounding contiguous historic buildings. The 1926
base shall include fenestration that distinguishes the lower from upper floors. 1927
Insets and/or projections are encouraged. 1928
(2) All new buildings in the Gateway District shall have a minimum of seventy 1929
percent (70%) of the exterior material (excluding windows) be brick, 1930
masonry, textured or patterned concrete and/or cut stone. With the exception 1931
of minor building elements (e.g., soffit, fascia) the following materials are 1932
allowed only through the design review process: EIFS, tilt-up concrete 1933
panels, corrugated metal, vinyl and aluminum siding, and other materials. 1934
(3) All buildings which have been altered over seventy five percent (75%) on the 1935
exterior facade shall comply with the exterior material requirement for new 1936
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construction. Buildings older than fifty (50) years are exempt from this 1937
requirement if alterations are consistent with the existing architecture. 1938
(4) Two-dimensional curtain wall veneer of glass, spandrel glass or metal as a 1939
primary building material is prohibited. The fenestration of all new 1940
construction shall be three-dimensional (e.g., recessed windows, protruding 1941
cornice, etc.). 1942
1943
b. The climate in Salt Lake City is such that in the summer months shade is 1944
preferred, and in the winter months protection from snow is preferred. By 1945
providing the pedestrian with a sidewalk that is enjoyable to use year round, a 1946
pedestrian oriented neighborhood is encouraged. Therefore, new construction in 1947
the gateway area is subject to the following standards: 1948
1949
(1) Arcades are permitted in the Gateway District, but where an arcade extends 1950
over the public way, a revocable permit is required. Where an arcade is on 1951
private property facing the street, the maximum setback for the building shall 1952
be measured to the supporting beams for the arcade or the facade of the upper 1953
floors, not the facade of the arcade level. 1954
(2) Awnings and/or marquees, with or without signage, are required over entry 1955
doors which are set back from the property line and may be allowed, under 1956
revocable permit, when an entry is at a property line. 1957
(3) Awnings, with or without signage, are permitted over ground level windows. 1958
Where awnings extend out over the public way, a revocable permit is 1959
required. 1960
1961
2. Windows And Building Fenestration: 1962
1963
a. Buildings whose exteriors are smooth, and do not provide any three-dimensional 1964
details or fenestration are not appropriate in the Gateway District. Recessed 1965
windows will eliminate flat, sterile elevations. Highly reflective materials are 1966
distracting, and focus attention away from the positive qualities of the Gateway 1967
District. Therefore, all buildings in the Gateway Districts are subject to the 1968
following standards: 1969
1970
(1) Buildings with completely smooth exterior surfaces shall not be permitted, all 1971
new construction shall have three-dimensional details on the exterior that 1972
includes cornices, windowsills, headers and similar features. 1973
(2) All windows shall be recessed from the exterior wall a minimum of three 1974
inches (3”). Bay windows, projecting windows, and balcony doors are exempt 1975
from this requirement. 1976
(3) The reflectivity of the glass used in the windows shall be limited to eighteen 1977
percent (18%) as defined by the ASTA standard. 1978
1979
3. Entrance And Visual Access: 1980
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1981
a. The intent in the Gateway District is to encourage pedestrian activity between the 1982
public street/sidewalk and buildings. Sidewalks shall provide continuous, 1983
uninterrupted interest to the pedestrian by providing visual interest and/or 1984
amenities. The gateway environment will benefit with increased pedestrian 1985
activity; this activity will only occur if opportunities are provided that make 1986
walking to a destination a preferred and an enjoyable pursuit. The use of blank 1987
building facade walls is discouraged. Therefore, all buildings in the gateway area 1988
are subject to the following standards: 1989
1990
(1) Minimum First Floor Glass: The first floor elevation facing a street of all new 1991
buildings or buildings in which the property owner is modifying the size of 1992
windows on the front facade within the Gateway District shall not have less 1993
than forty percent (40%) glass surfaces. All first floor glass shall be 1994
nonreflective. Display windows that are three-dimensional and are at least two 1995
feet (2’) deep are permitted and may be counted toward the forty percent 1996
(40%) glass requirement. Exceptions to this requirement may be authorized 1997
through the design review process, subject to the requirements of chapter 1998
21A.59 of this title, and the review and approval of the Planning Commission. 1999
The Planning Director may approve a modification to this requirement if the 2000
Planning Director finds: 2001
2002
(A) The requirement would negatively impact the historic character of the 2003
building, or 2004
(B) The requirement would negatively impact the structural stability of the 2005
building. 2006
(C) The ground level of the building is occupied by residential uses, in which 2007
case the forty percent (40%) glass requirement may be reduced to twenty 2008
five percent (25%). 2009
2010
Appeal of administrative decision is to the Planning Commission. 2011
2012
(2) Facades: Provide at least one operable building entrance per elevation that 2013
faces a public street. Buildings that face multiple streets are only required to 2014
have one door on either street, if the facades for both streets meet the forty 2015
percent (40%) glass requirement. 2016
(3) Maximum Length: The maximum length of any blank wall uninterrupted by 2017
windows, doors, art or architectural detailing at the first floor level shall be 2018
fifteen feet (15’). 2019
(4) Screening: All building equipment and service areas, including on-grade and 2020
roof mechanical equipment and transformers that are readily visible from the 2021
public right-of-way, shall be screened from public view. These elements shall 2022
be sited to minimize their visibility and impact, or enclosed as to appear to be 2023
an integral part of the architectural design of the building. 2024
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2025
4. Building Lines And Front Area Requirements: 2026
2027
a. A continuity of building frontage adjacent and parallel to the street encourages a 2028
more active involvement between building uses and pedestrians. Leftover or 2029
ambiguous open space that has no apparent use or sense of place will not 2030
contribute positively to an active street life. Therefore, all buildings in the 2031
Gateway District are subject to the following standard: 2032
2033
(1) The majority of the ground level facade of a building shall be placed parallel, 2034
and not at an angle, to the street. 2035
5. Public Amenities And Public Art: 2036
2037
a. Amenities and works of art enhance quality of life as well as visual interest. 2038
Public amenities and public art encourage pedestrian activity and contribute to the 2039
pedestrian experience. A cohesive, unified lighting and amenity policy will help 2040
give the Gateway District its own distinctive identity. Therefore, public amenities 2041
and public art are subject to the following standards: 2042
2043
(1) Sidewalks and street lamps installed in the public right-of- way shall be of 2044
the type specified in the sidewalk/street lighting policy document. 2045
(2) Public art (which may include artists’ work integrated into the design of the 2046
building and landscaping, sculpture, painting, murals, glass, mixed media or 2047
work by artisans), that is accessible or directly viewable to the general public 2048
shall be included in all projects requiring design review approval for a site or 2049
design standard. The plan to incorporate public art shall be reviewed by the 2050
Salt Lake Art Design Board. 2051
2052
6. Design Review Approval: A modification to the urban design provisions of this 2053
section may be granted through the design review process, subject to conformance 2054
with the standards and procedures of chapter 21A.59 of this title. 2055
2056
Q. Definitions: For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following 2057
meanings: 2058
2059
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Housing which persons of income below the County area 2060
median are able to afford. See definitions of moderate income, low income and very low 2061
income. 2062
BLOCK FACE: Structures that appear on one of four (4) sides of a block, the structures 2063
along a street that are between two (2) other streets. 2064
CONTIGUOUS: Next in sequence, touching or connected throughout an unbroken sequence. 2065
FACADE: The front of a building, or any other “face” of a building on a street or courtyard 2066
given special architectural treatment. 2067
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FENESTRATION: The arrangement, proportioning and design of windows and doors in a 2068
building, an opening in a surface. 2069
LOW INCOME: Between fifty percent (50%) and eighty percent (80%) of the County area 2070
median income. 2071
MASSING: The principal part or main body of matter, bulk. 2072
MODERATE INCOME: Between eighty percent (80%) and one hundred twenty percent 2073
(120%) of the County area median income. 2074
PROPORTION: The relation of one part to another or to the whole with respect to 2075
magnitude, quantity or degree. 2076
PROPORTIONAL: Corresponding in size, degree or intensity, having the same or a constant 2077
ratio. 2078
REMODEL: To alter the structure of, remake. 2079
SCALE: A proportion between two (2) sets of dimensions. 2080
STREETSCAPE: A general description of all structures along a street frontage that may 2081
include: multiple buildings, benches, works of art, and landscaping. 2082
VERY LOW INCOME: At or below fifty percent (50%) of the County area median income. 2083
2084
2085
21A.31.020: G-MU GATEWAY-MIXED USE DISTRICT: 2086
2087
A. Purpose Statement: The G-MU Gateway-Mixed Use District is intended to implement 2088
the objectives of the adopted gateway development master plan and encourage the 2089
mixture of residential, commercial and assembly uses within an urban neighborhood 2090
atmosphere. The 200 South corridor is intended to encourage commercial development 2091
on an urban scale and the 500 West corridor is intended to be a primary residential 2092
corridor from North Temple to 400 South. Development in this district is intended to 2093
create an urban neighborhood that provides employment and economic development 2094
opportunities that are oriented toward the pedestrian with a strong emphasis on a safe and 2095
attractive streetscape. The standards are intended to achieve established objectives for 2096
urban and historic design, pedestrian amenities and land use regulation. 2097
B. Uses: Uses in the G-MU Gateway-Mixed Use District as specified in section 21A.33.060, 2098
“Table Of Permitted And Conditional Uses In The Gateway District”, of this title are 2099
permitted subject to the general provisions set forth in section 21A.31.010 of this chapter 2100
and this section. 2101
C. Planned Development Review: All new construction of principal buildings, uses, or 2102
additions that increase the floor area and/or parking requirement by twenty five percent 2103
(25%) in the G-MU Gateway-Mixed Use District may be approved only as a planned 2104
development in conformance with the provisions of chapter 21A.55 of this title. 2105
D. Special Provisions: 2106
2107
1. Commercial Uses, 200 South: All buildings fronting 200 South shall have 2108
commercial uses that may include retail goods/service establishments, offices, 2109
restaurants, art galleries, motion picture theaters or performing arts facilities shall be 2110
provided on the first floor adjacent to the front or corner side lot line. The facades of 2111
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such first floor shall be compatible and consistent with the associated retail or office 2112
portion of the building and other retail uses in the area. 2113
2. Residential Units, 500 West: Buildings fronting on 500 West shall be required to have 2114
residential units occupying a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the structure’s gross 2115
square footage. 2116
3. Mid Block Street Development: Developments constructing mid block streets, either 2117
privately owned with a public easement or publicly dedicated, that are desired by an 2118
applicable master plan: 2119
2120
a. May use a portion or all of the overhead and underground right-of-way of the new 2121
mid block street as part of their developable area irrespective of lot lines, subject 2122
to design evaluation and approval of the Planning Commission. 2123
b. May increase the height of the building on the remaining abutting parcel, subject 2124
to conformance with the standards and procedures of chapter 21A.59, “Design 2125
Review”, of this title. 2126
2127
4. Design Reviews: A modification to the special provisions of this section may be 2128
granted through the design review process, subject to conformance with the standards 2129
and procedures of chapter 21A.59 of this title. 2130
2131
E. Building Height: The minimum building height shall be forty five feet (45’) and the 200 2132
South Street corridor shall have a minimum height of twenty five feet (25’). The 2133
maximum building height shall not exceed seventy five feet (75’) except buildings with 2134
nonflat roofs (e.g., pitched, shed, mansard, gabled or hipped roofs) may be allowed, up to 2135
a maximum of ninety feet (90’) (subject to subsection I of this section). The additional 2136
building height may incorporate habitable space. 2137
2138
1. Design Review: A modification to the minimum building height or to the maximum 2139
building height (up to 120 feet) provisions of this section may be granted through the 2140
design review process, subject to conformance with the standards and procedures 2141
of chapter 21A.59 of this title, and subject to compliance to the applicable master 2142
plan. 2143
2. Height Exceptions: Spires, tower, or decorative noninhabitable elements shall have a 2144
maximum height of ninety feet (90’) and with design review approval may exceed the 2145
maximum height, subject to conformance with the standards and procedures 2146
of chapter 21A.59 of this title. 2147
2148
F. Minimum Lot Area And Lot Width: None required. 2149
G. Minimum Yard Requirements: No minimum setback requirements. There is not a 2150
maximum front yard or corner side yard setback except that a minimum of twenty five 2151
percent (25%) of the length of the facade of a principal building shall be set back no 2152
farther than five feet (5’) from the street right-of-way line. Surface parking lots shall have 2153
a fifteen foot (15’) landscape setback from the front property line. 2154
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H. Signs: Signs shall be allowed in the Gateway Districts in accordance with provisions 2155
of chapter 21A.46 of this title. 2156
I. Affordable Housing: Notwithstanding the maximum height requirements identified 2157
above, any buildings that have at least ten (10) or more residential units with at least 2158
twenty percent (20%) of the units as affordable shall be allowed a maximum building 2159
height of ninety feet (90’). The affordable units shall be integrated throughout the project 2160
in an architectural manner. 2161
2162
21A.31.010: GENERAL PROVISIONS: 2163
2164
A. Statement of Intent: The G-MU Gateway-Mixed Use District is intended to provide an 2165
urban setting for residential and commercial, developments, and implement the objectives 2166
of the Downtown Plan through district regulations that reinforce the mixed use character 2167
of the area and encourage the development of urban neighborhoods containing supportive 2168
retail, service commercial, office, and high density residential. 2169
2170
B. Uses: Uses in the G-MU Gateway-Mixed District as specified in Section 21A.33.060, 2171
“Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses in the Gateway District”, of this title, are 2172
permitted subject to the general provisions set forth in this section. 2173
2174
C. Permitted Uses: The uses specified as permitted uses, in Section 21A.33.060, “Table of 2175
Permitted and Conditional Uses in the Gateway District”, of this title are permitted; 2176
provided, that they comply with all requirements of this chapter, the general standards set 2177
forth in Part IV of this title, and all other applicable requirements of this title. 2178
2179
D. Conditional Uses: The uses specified as conditional uses in Section 21A.33.060, “Table 2180
of Permitted and Conditional Uses in the Gateway District”, of this title, shall be 2181
permitted in the G-MU Gateway-Mixed Use District provided they are approved pursuant 2182
to the standards and procedures for conditional uses set forth in Chapter 21A.54 of this 2183
title. 2184
2185
E. Midblock Walkways: As part of the city’s plan for the downtown area, it is intended that 2186
midblock walkways be provided to increase pedestrian connectivity and overall livability 2187
downtown through the creation of an intricate pedestrian network. The city has adopted 2188
the Downtown Plan that includes a midblock walkway map and establishes a need for 2189
such walkways as the Downtown grows. Because the districts within the downtown area 2190
allow building heights that exceed those of other districts in the city, the requirement for 2191
a midblock walkway is considered to be necessary to alleviate pedestrian impacts on the 2192
public sidewalks by dispersing future use of the public sidewalks. This requirement 2193
implements the city’s Downtown Plan and provides visual relief from the additional 2194
height that is available in these zone districts when compared to the remainder of the city. 2195
All buildings constructed after the effective date hereof within the Downtown zoning 2196
districts shall conform to this officially adopted plan for midblock walkways, in addition 2197
to the following standards: 2198
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2199
1. Any new development shall provide a midblock walkway if a midblock walkway on 2200
the subject property has been identified in a master plan that has been adopted by the 2201
city. 2202
2. The following standards apply to the midblock walkway: 2203
2204
a. The midblock walkway must be a minimum of 15’ wide and include a minimum 2205
6’ wide unobstructed path. 2206
b. The midblock walkway may be incorporated into the building provided it is open 2207
to the public. A sign shall be posted indicating that the public may use the 2208
walkway. 2209
c. Building encroachments into the midblock walkway are permitted if they include 2210
one or more of the following elements: 2211
2212
(1) Colonnades; 2213
(2) Staircases; 2214
(3) Balconies: All balconies must be located at the third story or above; 2215
(4) Building overhangs and associated cantilever - These coverings may be 2216
between 9 and 14’ above the level of the sidewalk. They shall provide a 2217
minimum depth of coverage of six feet and project no closer to the curb than 2218
three feet; 2219
(5) Skybridge: A single skybridge is permitted. All skybridges must be located at 2220
the third, fourth, or fifth stories; and 2221
(6) Other architectural element(s) not listed above that offers refuge from weather 2222
and/or provide publicly accessible usable space. 2223
2224
2225
Illustration of Regulation 21A.31.010.E2 Midblock Walkways
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1 The midblock walkway must be a minimum of 15’ wide and include a minimum 6’ wide
unobstructed path.
2226
F. Modifications of Standards: A modification to the provisions of this chapter may be 2227
granted through the design review process, subject to conformance with the standards and 2228
procedures of Chapter 21A.59 of this title. 2229
2230
G. Midblock Street Development: Developments constructing midblock streets, either 2231
privately owned with a public easement or publicly dedicated, that are desired by an 2232
applicable master plan: 2233
2234
1. May transfer a portion or all of the above ground development square footage of the 2235
proposed new midblock street to other land within the proposed development. 2236
2. May increase the height of the building on the remaining land within the development 2237
site to a height necessary to accommodate the development square footage of the 2238
proposed right of way that is being transferred. 2239
3. Any proposal under this section shall be subject to conformance with the standards 2240
and procedures of Chapter 21A.59, “Design Review”, of this title. 2241
2242
H. Parking: 2243
2244
1. Belowground Parking Facilities: No special design and setback restrictions shall 2245
apply to belowground parking facilities. 2246
2. Landscape Requirements: Surface parking lots shall have a landscaped setback of at 2247
least 20’ and meet interior landscaped requirements as outlined in Chapter 21A.48 of 2248
this title. 2249
3. Design Review Approval: A modification to the restrictions on parking lots and 2250
structures provisions of this section may be granted through the design review 2251
process, subject to conformance with the standards and procedures of Chapter 21A.59 2252
of this title. Such conditional uses shall also be subject to urban design evaluation. 2253
4. Parking structures shall conform to the requirements set forth in Chapter 21A.37 of 2254
this title. 2255
2256
I. Outdoor Sales, Display and Storage: “Sales and display (outdoor)” and “storage and 2257
display (outdoor)”, is permitted for retail uses and the retail components of other 2258
permitted and conditional uses authorized in Section 21A.33.060 “Table of Permitted and 2259
Conditional Uses in the Gateway District. These uses shall conform to the following: 2260
2261
1. Outdoor sales and display and outdoor storage may also be permitted when part of an 2262
authorized temporary use as established in Chapter 21A.42 of this title; 2263
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2. The outdoor sales or display of merchandise shall not encroach into areas of required 2264
parking for longer than 30 days; 2265
3. The outdoor permanent sales or display of merchandise shall not be located in any 2266
required yard area within the lot when the lot abuts a residential zoning district; 2267
4. The outdoor sales or display of merchandise shall not include the use of banners, 2268
pennants or strings of pennants. 2269
2270
2271
21A.31.020: G-MU GATEWAY-MIXED USE DISTRICT: 2272
2273
A. Purpose Statement: The G-MU Gateway-Mixed Use District is intended to implement the 2274
objectives of the adopted Downtown Plan and encourage the mixture of residential, 2275
commercial and assembly uses within an urban neighborhood atmosphere. The 200 South 2276
corridor is intended to encourage commercial development on an urban scale and the 500 2277
West corridor is intended to be a primary residential corridor from North Temple to 400 2278
South. Development in this district is intended to create an urban neighborhood that 2279
provides employment and economic development opportunities that are oriented toward 2280
the pedestrian with a strong emphasis on a safe and attractive streetscape. The standards 2281
are intended to achieve established objectives for urban and historic design, pedestrian 2282
amenities and land use regulation. 2283
2284
B. Special Provisions: 2285
2286
1. Commercial Uses, 200 South: All buildings fronting 200 South shall have 2287
commercial uses that may include retail goods/service establishments, offices, 2288
restaurants, art galleries, motion picture theaters or performing arts facilities shall be 2289
provided on the first floor adjacent to the front or corner side lot line. The facades of 2290
such first floor shall be compatible and consistent with the associated retail or office 2291
portion of the building and other retail uses in the area. 2292
2. Residential Units, 500 West: Buildings fronting on 500 West shall be required to have 2293
residential units occupying a minimum of 50% of the structure’s gross square 2294
footage. 2295
2296
C. Building Height: The minimum building height shall be 75’ The maximum building 2297
height shall not exceed 180’. 2298
2299
1. Design Review: A modification to building height over ninety feet (90’) in height 2300
shall only be allowed if approved through the design review process, subject to 2301
conformance with the standards and procedures of Chapter 21A.59 of this title, and 2302
subject to compliance to the applicable master plan. 2303
2304
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D. All buildings shall be designed with a base that is differentiated from the remainder of the 2305
building. The base shall be between one and three stories in height, be visible from 2306
pedestrian view, and appropriately scaled to the surrounding contiguous historic 2307
buildings. The base shall include fenestration that distinguishes the lower from upper 2308
floors. Insets and/or projections are encouraged. The ground floor of all new buildings 2309
shall have a minimum floor to ceiling height of 16’. 2310
2311
E. Yard Requirements: No minimum setback requirements. A maximum setback of 10’ is 2312
allowed for up to 30% of the building facade. 2313
2314
1. If provided, the yard must include one of the following elements: 2315
2316
a. Seating at a ratio of at least one bench for every 500 square feet of yard space; or 2317
b. Landscaping that includes an increase of at least 25% in the total number of trees 2318
required to be planted on the site; or 2319
c. Awning or a similar form of weather protection that covers at least 5’ in width 2320
and length from all street-facing building entrances. 2321
2322
2. Regardless of the setback provided, doors shall be setback a minimum distance to 2323
allow the door to operate without swinging into a right of way or midblock walkway. 2324
3. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may modify 2325
this requirement to accommodate a wider sidewalk if the adjacent public sidewalk is 2326
less than 15’ wide and the resulting modification to the setback results in a more 2327
efficient public sidewalk. The planning director may waive this requirement for any 2328
addition, expansion, or intensification, which increases the floor area or parking 2329
requirement by less than 50% if the planning director finds the following: 2330
2331
a. The architecture of the addition is compatible with the architecture of the original 2332
structure or the surrounding architecture, or 2333
b. The addition reduces the extent of the noncompliance of the existing building. 2334
2335
4. Exceptions to this requirement may be authorized through the design review process, 2336
subject to the requirements of Chapter 21A.59 of this title. 2337
5. Ground floor residential uses shall have a minimum setback of 10’. This setback shall 2338
be incorporated into a private yard for the ground floor units. 2339
2340
2341
SECTION 7. Amending the Text of Section 21A.33.050. That Section 21A.33.050 of 2342
the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Land Use Tables: Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses for 2343
Downtown Districts), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 2344
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21A.33.050: TABLE OF PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES FOR 2345
DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS: 2346
2347
2348
Legend: C = Conditional P = Permitted
2349
2350
Use Permitted And Conditional Uses By District
D-1 D-2 D-3 D-4
Accessory use, except those that
are otherwise specifically regulated
elsewhere in this title
P P P P
Adaptive reuse of a landmark site P P P P4
Alcohol:
Bar establishment (indoor) P6 C6 C6 P6
Bar establishment (outdoor) P6 C6 C6 P6
Brewpub (indoor) P6 P6 P6 P6
Brewpub (outdoor) P6 P6 P6 P6
Tavern (indoor) P6 C6 C6 P6
Tavern (outdoor) P6 C6 C6 P6
Animal, veterinary office P P
Antenna, communication tower P P P P
Antenna, communication tower,
exceeding the maximum building
height
C C C C
Art gallery P P P P
Artisan food production P14,18 P18 P18 P18
Bed and breakfast P P P P
Bed and breakfast inn P P P P
Bed and breakfast manor P P P P
Bio-medical facility P17,18 P17,18 P17,18 P17,18
Blood donation center P
Bus line station/terminal P7 P7 P7 P7
Bus line yard and repair facility P
Car wash P3
Check cashing/payday loan
business
P5
Clinic (medical, dental) P P P P
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Commercial food preparation P18 P18 P18 P18
Community garden P P P P
Convention center P
Crematorium P P P
Daycare center, adult P P P P
Daycare center, child P P P P
Daycare, nonregistered home
daycare
P12 P12 P12 P12
Daycare, registered home daycare
or preschool
P12 P12 P12 P12
Dwelling:
Artists’ loft/studio P P P P
Assisted living facility (large) P P P P
Assisted living facility (limited
capacity) P P P
Assisted living facility (small) P P P P
Congregate care facility (large) C C C C
Congregate care facility (small) P P P P
Group home (large) C C
Group home (small) P P P P
Multi-family P P P P
Residential support (large) C C
Residential support (small) C C
Exhibition hall P
Farmers’ market P
Financial institution P P P P
Financial institution with drive-
through facility P8 P8
Funeral home P P P
Gas station P P7 P7
Government facility C C C C
Government facility requiring
special design features for security
purposes
P7 P7
Heliport, accessory C C C
Home occupation P13 P13 P13 P13
Homeless resource center C15 C15
Homeless shelter C15 C15
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Hotel/motel P P P P
Industrial assembly C18 C18
Laboratory, medical related P18 P18 P18 P18
Laundry, commercial P18
Library P P P P
Limousine service P
Mixed use development P P P P
Mobile food business (operation in
the public right of way right-of-
way)
P P P P
Mobile food business (operation on
private property)
P P P P
Mobile food court P P P P
Municipal services uses including
Ccity utility uses and police and
fire stations
P P P P
Museum P P P P
Office P P P P
Office, publishing company P P P P
Open space on lots less than 4
acres in size
P7 P7 P7 P7
Park P P P P
Parking, commercial C19 P19 C19 C 19
Parking, off site P19 P19 P19 P19
Performing arts production facility P P P P
Place of worship P11 P11 P11 P11
Radio, television station P P P
Railroad, passenger station P P P P
Reception center P P P P
Recreation (indoor) P P P P
Recreation (outdoor) P
Research and development facility P18 P18 P18 P18
Restaurant P P P P
Restaurant with drive-through
facility P8
Retail goods establishment P P P P
Retail service establishment P P P P
Retail service establishment,
upholstery shop P P
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Sales and display (outdoor) P P P P
School:
College or university P P P P
K - 12 private P P
K - 12 public P P
Music conservatory P P P P
Professional and vocational P P P P
Seminary and religious institute P P P P
Small brewery C18
Social service mission and charity
dining hall C C
Stadium C C C
Storage, self P16 P P
Store:
Department P P P
Fashion oriented department P2
Mass merchandising P P P
Pawnshop P
Specialty P P P
Superstore and hypermarket P
Studio, art P P P P
Technology facility P18 P18 P18 P18
Theater, live performance P9 P9 P9 P9
Theater, movie P P P P
Utility, buildings or structure P1 P1 P1 P1
Utility, transmission wire, line,
pipe or pole
P1 P1 P1 P1
Vehicle:
Automobile repair (major) P P7 P7
Automobile repair (minor) P P7 P7
Automobile sales/rental and
service
P10 P P10
Vending cart, private property P P P P
Vending cart, public property
Warehouse P18
Warehouse, accessory P P
Wholesale distribution P18
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Wireless telecommunications
facility (see sSection 21A.40.090,
tTable 21A.40.090.E of this title)
2351
Qualifying provisions: 2352
1. Subject to conformance to the provisions in sSubsection 21A.02.050.B of this title. 2353
2. Uses allowed only within the boundaries and subject to the provisions of the Downtown 2354
Main Street Core Overlay District (sSection 21A.34.110 of this title). 2355
3. A car wash located within 165 feet (including streets) of a residential use shall not be 2356
allowed. 2357
4. Building additions on lots less than 20,000 square feet for office uses may not exceed 50 2358
percent of the building’s footprint. Building additions greater than 50 percent of the 2359
building’s footprint or new office building construction are subject to a design review 2360
(cChapter 21A.59 of this title). 2361
5. No check cashing/payday loan business shall be located closer than 1/2 mile of other 2362
check cashing/payday loan businesses. 2363
6. Subject to conformance with the provisions in sSection 21A.36.300, “Alcohol Related 2364
Establishments”, of this title. 2365
7. Subject to conformance with the provisions of cChapter 21A.59, “Design Review”, of 2366
this title. 2367
8. Subject to conformance to the provisions in sSection 21A.40.060 of this title for drive-2368
through use regulations. 2369
9. Prohibited within 1,000 feet of a Ssingle- or Ttwo-Ffamily Zzoning Ddistrict. 2370
10. Must be located in a fully enclosed building and entirely indoors. 2371
11. If a place of worship is proposed to be located within 600 feet of a tavern, bar 2372
establishment, or brewpub, the place of worship must submit a written waiver of spacing 2373
requirement as a condition of approval. 2374
12. Subject to sSection 21A.36.130 of this title. 2375
13. Allowed only within legal conforming single-family, duplex, and multi-family dwellings 2376
and subject to sSection 21A.36.030 of this title. 2377
14. Must contain retail component for on-site food sales. 2378
15. Subject to conformance with the provisions of sSection 21A.36.350 of this title. 2379
16. Limited to basement/below ground levels only. Not allowed on the ground or upper 2380
levels of the building, with the exception of associated public leasing/office space. 2381
17. Prohibited within 1/2 mile of a residential use if the facility produces hazardous or 2382
radioactive waste as defined by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality 2383
administrative rules. 2384
18. Consult the water use and/or consumption limitations of Subsection 21A.33.010.D.1. 2385
19. Parking lots, garages or parking structures, proposed as the only principal use on a 2386
property that has frontage on a public street that would result in a building demolition are 2387
prohibited subject to the provisions of Subsection 21A.30.010.F.3. 2388
2389
2390
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SECTION 8. Amending the Text of Section 21A.37.020. That Section 21A.37.020 of 2391
the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Design Standards: Applicability), shall be and hereby is 2392
amended to read as follows: 2393
21A.37.020: APPLICABILITY: 2394
2395
The design standards identified in this chapter apply to all properties in the zoning districts 2396
listed in sSection 21A.37.060 of this chapter and pursuant to the following: 2397
2398
A. Change Iin Use: A change in use shall be exempt from this chapter, provided that it does 2399
not result in alterations of existing design elements regulated by the standards of this 2400
chapter. 2401
2402
B. Additions: When an addition to an existing structure is made, only the addition is subject 2403
to this chapter, provided that no existing design element regulated by these standards is 2404
altered in other portions of the existing structure. 2405
2406
C. Repair, Maintenance Oor Alterations: Structures may be repaired, maintained or altered, 2407
except that no such work shall create a noncompliance or increase the degree of an 2408
existing noncompliance. If a design element of an existing structure complies with this 2409
chapter, the design element shall not be altered such that the structure becomes 2410
noncompliant. 2411
2412
D. Certificate Oof Appropriateness: All new construction, additions, exterior building work, 2413
structure work, and site work on property in an H Historic Preservation Overlay District 2414
or a landmark site remains subject to a certificate of appropriateness as required in 2415
sSubsection 21A.34.020.E of this title. 2416
2417
2418
SECTION 9. Amending the Text of Section 21A.37.040. That Section 21A.37.040 of 2419
the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Design Standards: Modifications of Design Standards), shall be 2420
and hereby is amended to read as follows: 2421
21A.37.040: MODIFICATIONS OF DESIGN STANDARDS: 2422
2423
The Pplanning director and/or planning Ccommission may modify any of the design 2424
standards identified in this chapter subject to the requirements of cChapter 21A.59, “Design 2425
Review”, of this title. The applicant must demonstrate that the modification meets the intent 2426
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for the specific design standards requested to be modified, the standards for design review 2427
and any adopted design guidelines that may apply. 2428
2429
A. The planning director may approve, approve with modifications, deny or refer to the 2430
planning commission modifications to specific design standards when proposed as new 2431
construction, an addition or modification to the exterior of an existing structure, or a 2432
modification to an existing structure as authorized in Section 21A.59.040, Table 2433
21A.59.040 or when authorized in the specific zoning district. 2434
2435
1. The director shall approve a request to modify a design standard if the director finds 2436
that the proposal complies with the purpose of the individual zoning district, the 2437
purpose of the individual design standards that are applicable to the project, the 2438
proposed modification is compatible with the development pattern of other buildings 2439
on the block face or on the block face on the opposite side of the street, and the 2440
project is compliant with the applicable design standards (Sections 21A.37.050 and 2441
21A.37.060). 2442
2. The director may approve a request to modify a design standard with conditions or 2443
modifications to the design if the director determines a modification is necessary to: 2444
2445
a. Comply with the purpose of the base zoning district; 2446
b. Comply with the purpose of the applicable design standards of the base zoning; 2447
c. Achieve compatibility with the development pattern of other buildings on the 2448
block face or on the block face on the opposite side of the street; 2449
d. Achieve the applicable design review objectives; or 2450
e. Encourage the reuse of existing buildings when a modification to a noncomplying 2451
building results in the building becoming closer to complying with a specific 2452
design standard. 2453
2454
3. The director shall deny a request to modify a design standard if the design does not 2455
comply with the purpose of the base zoning district, the purpose of the applicable 2456
design standards or the applicable design review objectives and no modifications or 2457
conditions of approval can be applied that would make the design comply. 2458
4. The director may forward a request to modify a design standard to the planning 2459
commission if the director finds that the request for modification is greater than 2460
allowed by this chapter, a person receiving notice of the proposed modification can 2461
demonstrate that the request will negatively impact their property, or at the request of 2462
the applicant if the director is required to deny the request as provided in this section. 2463
2464
B. For properties subject to the H Historic Preservation Overlay District, the Hhistoric 2465
Llandmark Ccommission may modify any of the design standards in this chapter as part 2466
of the review of the standards in sSection 21A.34.020 of this title. 2467
2468
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2469
SECTION 10. Amending the Text of Section 21A.37.050. That Section 21A.37.050 of 2470
the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Design Standards: Design Standards Defined), shall be and 2471
hereby is amended to read as follows: 2472
21A.37.050: DESIGN STANDARDS DEFINED: 2473
2474
The design standards in this chapter are defined as follows. Each design standard includes a 2475
specific definition of the standard and may include a graphic that is intended to help further 2476
explain the standard; however, in cases where a conflict exists between the definition and the 2477
graphic, the definition shall take precedence. The table that follows (Section 21A.37.060) 2478
highlights the connection between each design standard and the zoning districts. It identifies 2479
whether a standard is required (emphasized by an X) or not (identified by a dash). Standards 2480
that are required are identified by an X or a number referencing the applicable standard. If 2481
there is a specific detail for the standard, it will also be identified in the table. 2482
2483
A. Ground Floor Use Aand Visual Interest: This standard’s purpose is to increase the 2484
amount of active uses and/or visual interest on the ground floor of a building. Active uses 2485
are those that support the vibrancy and usability of the public realm adjacent to a 2486
building, and encourage walk-in traffic. There are two (2) options for achieving this, one 2487
dealing solely with the amount of ground floor use, and the other combining a lesser 2488
amount of ground floor use with increased visual interest in the building facade’s design. 2489
The majority of the ground level facade of a building shall be placed parallel, and not at 2490
an angle, to the street. 2491
2492
1. Ground Floor Use Only: This option requires that a portion of the length of any 2493
street-facing building façade on the ground floor of a new principal building include 2494
active uses allowed in the zoning district other than parking. Active uses include retail 2495
establishments, retail services, civic spaces (theaters, museums, etc), restaurants, bars, 2496
art and craft studios, and other uses determined to be substantially similar by the 2497
planning director and/or planning commission. Unless other uses are specifically 2498
required by this title, residential uses may count towards the ground floor use 2499
requirement. The ground floor of all new buildings shall have a minimum floor to 2500
ceiling height of 16’ The ground floor use shall not consist of spaces that discourage 2501
walk-in traffic, such as a residential mailroom, common room, back of house 2502
functions, or private business offices associated with an active use. Allowed uses 2503
shall occupy a minimum portion percentage of the length of any street facing building 2504
of the street facing facade according to section 21A.37.060, tTable 21A.37.060 of this 2505
chapter. All portions of such ground floor spaces shall extend a minimum of twenty 2506
five feet (25’) into the building. Parking may be located behind these spaces. 2507
2508
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a. For single-family attached uses, the required use depth may be reduced to ten feet 2509
(10’). 2510
b. The TSA (Transit Station Area), R-MU-35 (Residential Mixed-Use), R-MU-45 2511
(Residential Mixed-Use), FB-UN2 (Form Based Urban Neighborhood), FB-UN3 2512
(Form Based Urban Neighborhood), FBUN-SC (Form Based Urban 2513
Neighborhood Special Corridor Core), FBUN-SE (Form Based Urban 2514
Neighborhood Special Corridor Edge), CSHBD (Sugar House Business District) 2515
are not subject to the 16’ minimum floor to ceiling height required by this section. 2516
A zoning district that has a similar requirement, that requirement shall apply. 2517
c. For single-family or two-family uses, garages occupying up to fifty percent (50%) 2518
of the width length of the ground floor building facade are exempt from this 2519
requirement. 2520
d. For all other uses, vehicle entry and exit ways necessary for access to parking are 2521
exempt from this requirement. Such accessways shall not exceed thirty feet (30’) 2522
in width. Individual dwelling unit garages do not qualify for this exemption. 2523
e. Outdoor space may count for up to 25% of the required ground floor use 2524
requirement when the outdoor space is within a required or provided front or 2525
corner side yard setback if the outdoor space includes outdoor dining space, an 2526
outdoor recreation use, fenced off areas for pets, patio space with seating, or other 2527
similar use. The amount of outdoor space shall be calculated on a linear foot for 2528
linear foot basis. 2529
f. Areas such as kitchens, storage, bicycle parking, and other areas that are not 2530
accessible to customers shall not be counted towards the requirement for ground 2531
floor use and visual interest. 2532
2533
2. Ground Floor Use Aand Visual Interest: This option allows for some flexibility in the 2534
amount of required ground floor use, but in return requires additional design 2535
requirements for the purpose of creating increased visual interest and pedestrian 2536
activity where the lower levels of buildings face streets or sidewalks. This option 2537
identifies a required percentage of ground floor space that must be an active use, and 2538
the percentage of the building which must provide visual interest. An applicant 2539
utilizing this option must proceed through the design review process, Chapter 2540
21A.59), for review of the project for determination of the project’s compliance with 2541
those standards, and in addition, whether the design it contributes to increased visual 2542
interest through a combination of increased building material variety, architectural 2543
features, facade changes, art, and colors; and, increased pedestrian activity through 2544
permeability between the building and the adjacent public realm using niches, bays, 2545
gateways, porches, colonnades, stairs or other similar features to facilitate pedestrian 2546
interaction with the building. 2547
2548
Illustration of Regulation 21A.37.050.A.2 Ground Floor Use and Visual Interest
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2549
B. Building Materials: 2550
2551
1. All buildings which have been altered over 75% on the exterior facade shall comply 2552
with the material requirements detailed below. Buildings older than 50 years are 2553
exempt from this requirement if alterations are consistent with the existing 2554
architecture. 2555
2. For the purpose of the requirements below, a durable material is defined as any 2556
material that has a manufacturer’s warranty of a minimum of 20 years or is a natural 2557
material such as stone or wood, provided the wood is treated and maintained for 2558
exterior use. 2559
13. Ground Floor Building Materials: Other than windows and doors, a minimum amount 2560
of the ground floor facade’s wall area of any street facing facade shall be clad in 2561
durable materials according to sSection 21A.37.060, tTable 21A.37.060 of this 2562
chapter. Durable materials include stone, brick, masonry, textured or patterned 2563
concrete, and fiber cement board or other material that includes a minimum 2564
manufacturer warranty of 20 years from color fading, weather, and local climate 2565
induced degradation of the material. Other materials may be used for the remainder 2566
of the ground floor facade adjacent to a street. Other materials proposed to satisfy the 2567
durable requirement may be approved at the discretion of the Pplanning Ddirector if it 2568
is found that the proposed material is durable and is appropriate for the ground floor 2569
of a structure. 2570
1 Contribute to increased visual interest through a combination of increased
building material variety, architectural features, facade changes, art, and colors.
2 Contribute to increased pedestrian activity through a clear visual relationship between the
building and the adjacent public realm using niches, bays, gateways, porches, colonnades, stairs
or other similar features.
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24. Upper Floor Building Materials: Floors above the ground floor level shall include 2571
durable materials on a minimum amount of any street facing building facade of those 2572
additional floors according to sSection 21A.37.060, tTable 21A.37.060 of this 2573
chapter. Windows and doors are not included in that minimum amount. Durable 2574
materials include stone, brick, masonry, textured or patterned concrete, and fiber 2575
cement board or other material that includes a minimum manufacturer warranty of 20 2576
years from color fading, weather, and local climate induced degradation of the 2577
material. Other materials may be approved at the discretion of the Planning Director 2578
if it is found that the proposed material is durable and is appropriate for the upper 2579
floor of a structure. 2580
2581
C. Glass: 2582
2583
1. Ground Floor Glass: The ground floor building elevation of all new buildings facing a 2584
street, and all new ground floor additions facing a street, shall have a minimum 2585
amount percentage of glass, or within a specified percentage range, as calculated 2586
between three feet (3’) and eight feet (8’) above grade according to sSection 2587
21A.37.060, tTable 21A.37.060 of this chapter. All ground floor glass shall allow 2588
unhampered and unobstructed visibility into the building for a depth of at least five 2589
feet (5’), excluding any glass etching and window signs when installed and permitted 2590
in accordance with cChapter 21A.46, “Signs”, of this title. The Pplanning Ddirector 2591
may approve a modification to ground floor glass requirements if the Pplanning 2592
Ddirector finds: 2593
2594
a. The requirement would negatively affect the historic character of an existing 2595
building; 2596
b. The requirement would negatively affect the structural stability of an existing 2597
building; or 2598
c. The ground level of the building is occupied by residential uses that face the 2599
street, in which case the specified minimum glass requirement may be reduced by 2600
fifteen percent (15%). 2601
2602
2603
2604
2605
2606
2607
Illustration of Regulation 21A.37.050.C.1 Ground Floor Glass (References the measurements in Table
D, D-1)
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2608
2. Upper Floor Glass: Above the first floor of any multi-story building, the surface area 2609
of the facade of each floor facing a street must contain a minimum amount percentage 2610
of glass according to sSection 21A.37.060, tTable 21A.37.060 of this chapter. 2611
a. Reflective Glass: The maximum percentage of reflective glass, defined as glass 2612
with a coating that creates a mirror-like appearance, is allowed according to 2613
Section 21A.37.060, Table 21A.37.060 of this chapter, on both the ground floor 2614
and upper floor of buildings. 2615
2616
D. Building Entrances: A building entrance is defined as an entrance to a building that 2617
includes a door and entry feature such as a recess or canopy that provides customers with 2618
direct access to the use. For the purpose of this provision, an operable building entrance 2619
shall be open and accessible during the hours that the business is open and comply with 2620
applicable ADA standards. At least one operable building entrance on the ground floor is 2621
required for every street facing facade. Additional operable building entrances shall be 2622
required, at a minimum, at each specified length of street facing building facade 2623
according to sSection 21A.37.060, tTable 21A.37.060 of this chapter. The center of each 2624
additional entrance shall be located within six feet (6’) either direction of the specified 2625
location. Each ground floor nonresidential leasable space facing a street shall have an 2626
operable entrance facing that street and a walkway to the nearest sidewalk. Corner 2627
entrances, when facing a street and located at approximately a forty five degree (45°) 2628
1 The ground floor building elevation of all new buildings facing a street, and all new ground floor
additions facing a street, shall have a minimum percentage of glass as indicated in the associated
tables in this chapter, between three feet and eight feet above grade.
75%
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angle to the two (2) adjacent building facades (chamfered corner), may count as an 2629
entrance for both of the adjacent facades. 2630
2631
2632
E. Maximum Length Oof Blank Wall: The maximum length of any blank wall uninterrupted 2633
by windows, doors, art or architectural detailing at the ground floor level along any street 2634
facing facade shall be as specified according to sSection 21A.37.060, tTable 21A.37.060 2635
of this chapter. Changes in plane, texture, materials, scale of materials, patterns, art, or 2636
other architectural detailing are acceptable methods to create variety and scale. This shall 2637
include architectural features such as bay windows, recessed or projected entrances, or 2638
windows, balconies, cornices, columns, or other similar architectural features. The 2639
architectural feature shall be either recessed a minimum of twelve inches (12”) or 2640
projected a minimum of twelve inches (12”). 2641
2642
Illustration of Regulation 21A.37.050.D Building Entrances (References the measurements in Table D,
D-1)
1 At least one operable building entrance on the ground floor is required for every street facing
facade. Additional operable building entrances shall be required, at a minimum distance as
indicated in the associated tables in this chapter.
Illustration of Regulation 21A.37.050.E Maximum Length of Blank Wall (References the
measurements in Table D, Downtown Districts)
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2643
F. Maximum Length Oof Street Facing Facades: This requirement sets the maximum length 2644
of a single street facing façade of a structure. The purpose of this is to have building 2645
massing that better responds to human scale to create a walkable pedestrian environment. 2646
No street facing building wall may be longer than specified along a street line according 2647
to sSection 21A.37.060, tTable 21A.37.060 of this chapter. A minimum of twenty feet 2648
(20’) is required between separate buildings when multiple buildings are placed on a 2649
single parcel according to sSubsection 21A.36.010.B, “One Principal Building Per Lot”, 2650
of this title. The space between buildings shall include a pedestrian walkway at least five 2651
feet (5’) wide. 2652
2653
G. Upper Floor Stepback: 2654
2655
1. The upper floor stepback for For street facing facades is dependent on the height of 2656
the building according to Section 21A.37.060, Table 21A.37.060 of this chapter. For 2657
buildings that are between 78’ to 104’, or between 6 and 8 stories, a minimum 2658
stepback of 10’ is required at least 25’ above grade. For buildings above 105’, or 8 2659
stories, the stepback shall be a minimum of 15’ from the property line. The stepback 2660
shall appear after the first two to five floors. the first full floor, and all additional 2661
floors, above thirty feet (30’) in height from average finished grade shall be stepped 2662
1 The maximum length of any blank wall uninterrupted by windows, doors, art or architectural
detailing at the ground floor level along any street facing façade shall be limited to the specified
measurement indicated in the associated table in this chapter.
2 The architectural feature shall be either recessed a minimum of 12” or projected a minimum of
12”.
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back a minimum horizontal distance from the front line of building, according to 2663
section 21A.37.060, table 21A.37.060 of this chapter. In addition to these provisions, 2664
20% of the entire building façade can meet the street at the lot line with no stepback. 2665
An alternative to this street facing facade step back requirement may be utilized for 2666
buildings limited to forty five feet (45’) or less in height by the zoning ordinance: 2667
those buildings may provide a four foot (4’) minimum depth canopy, roof structure, 2668
or balcony that extends from the face of the building toward the street at a height of 2669
between twelve feet (12’) and fifteen feet (15’) above the adjacent sidewalk. Such 2670
extension(s) shall extend horizontally parallel to the street for a minimum of fifty 2671
percent (50%) of the face of the building and may encroach into a setback as 2672
permitted per sSection 21A.36.020, tTable 21A.36.020.B, “Obstructions Iin Required 2673
Yards”, of this title. 2674
2675
2676
2. Stepbacks are required for full floors above the height, according to Section 2677
21A.37.060, Table 21A.37.060 of this chapter, measured from average finished grade 2678
Illustration of Regulation 21A.37.050.G1 Upper Floor Stepback
1 For buildings that are between 78’ to 104’, or between 6 and 8 stories, a minimum stepback of 10’
is required at least 25’ above grade. The stepback shall appear after the first 26’ to 65’, or 2 to 5
floors. In addition to these provisions, 20% of the entire building façade can meet the street at the
lot line with no stepback.
2 For buildings above 104’, or 8 stories, the stepback shall be a minimum of 15’ from the property
line. The stepback shall appear after the first 26’ to 65’, or 2 to 5 floors. In addition to these
provisions, 20% of the entire building façade can meet the street at the lot line with no stepback.
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that have facades facing single- or two-family residential districts with a permitted 2679
height that is 35’ or less, a public trail or public open space. The purpose of this 2680
provision is to reduce the impact that buildings over a certain height have on abutting 2681
properties when the abutting properties have a permitted height that is 35’ or less. For 2682
facades facing single- or two-family residential districts, a public trail or public open 2683
space the first full floor, and all additional floors, above thirty feet (30’) in height 2684
from average finished grade shall be stepped back a minimum horizontal distance 2685
from the corresponding required yard setback (building line) according to section 2686
21A.37.060, table 21A.37.060 of this chapter. 2687
3. For street facing facades the first full floor, and all additional floors, above thirty feet 2688
(30’) in height from average finished grade shall be stepped back a minimum 2689
horizontal distance from the front line of building, according to Section 21A.37.060, 2690
Table 21A.37.060 of this chapter. An alternative to this street facing facade step back 2691
requirement may be utilized for buildings limited to forty five feet (45’) or less in 2692
height by the zoning ordinance: those buildings may provide a four foot (4’) 2693
minimum depth canopy, roof structure, or balcony that extends from the face of the 2694
building toward the street at a height of between twelve feet (12’) and fifteen feet 2695
(15’) above the adjacent sidewalk. Such extension(s) shall extend horizontally 2696
parallel to the street for a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the face of the building 2697
and may encroach into a setback as permitted per Section 21A.36.020, Table 2698
21A.36.020.B, “Obstructions in Required Yards”, of this title. 2699
4. Floors rising above thirty feet (30’) in height shall be stepped back fifteen (15) 2700
horizontal feet from the building foundation at grade for building elevations that are 2701
adjacent to a public street, public trail, or public open space. This stepback does not 2702
apply to buildings that have balconies on floors rising above thirty feet (30’) in 2703
height. 2704
2705
H. Exterior Lighting: All exterior lighting shall be shielded and directed down to prevent 2706
light trespass onto adjacent properties. Exterior lighting shall not strobe, flash or flicker. 2707
2708
I. Parking Lot Lighting: If a parking lot/structure is adjacent to a residential zoning district 2709
or land use, any poles for the parking lot/structure security lighting are limited to sixteen 2710
feet (16’) in height and the globe must be shielded and the lighting directed down to 2711
minimize light encroachment onto adjacent residential properties or into upper level 2712
residential units in multi-story buildings. Lightproof fencing is required adjacent to 2713
residential properties. 2714
2715
J. Screening Oof Mechanical Equipment: All mechanical equipment for a building shall be 2716
screened from public view and sited to minimize their visibility and impact. Examples of 2717
such impact-minimizing siting include on the roof, enclosed or otherwise integrated into 2718
the architectural design of the building, or in a rear or side yard area subject to yard 2719
location restrictions found in sSection 21A.36.020, tTable 21A.36.020.B, “Obstructions 2720
Iin Required Yards”, of this title. 2721
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2722
K. Screening Oof Service Areas: Service areas, loading docks, refuse containers, utility 2723
meters, and similar areas shall be fully screened from public view. All screening 2724
enclosures viewable from the street shall be either incorporated into the building 2725
architecture or shall incorporate building materials and detailing compatible with the 2726
building being served. Waste and loading facilities are prohibited from being located on 2727
street-facing facades and shall be co-located and screened when possible. Exceptions to 2728
this requirement may be approved by the planning director when the service provides 2729
power or some form of utilities in and around the surrounding area. Exemptions may also 2730
be approved through the site plan review process when a permit applicant demonstrates 2731
that it is not feasible to accommodate these activities on the block interior. If such 2732
activities are permitted adjacent to a public street, a visual screening design approved by 2733
the planning director shall be required. 2734
2735
1. All screening devices shall be a minimum of one foot (1’) higher than the object 2736
being screened, and in the case of fences and/or masonry walls the height shall not 2737
exceed eight feet (8’). Dumpsters must be located a minimum of twenty five feet 2738
(25’) from any building on an adjacent lot that contains a residential dwelling or be 2739
located inside of an enclosed building or structure. 2740
2741
L. Ground Floor Residential Entrances for Dwellings with Individual Unit Entries Single-2742
Family Dwellings: For the zoning districts listed in sSection 21A.37.060, tTable 2743
21A.37.060 of this chapter, all attached dwellings including attached single-family 2744
dwellings, townhomes, row houses, multi-family developments with ground floor uses, 2745
and other similar housing types located on the ground floor shall have a primary entrance 2746
facing the street for each unit adjacent to a street. Units may have a primary entrance 2747
located on a courtyard, midblock walkway, or other similar area if the street facing 2748
facades also have a primary entrance. 2749
2750
M. Parking Garages Oor Structures: The following standards shall apply to parking garages 2751
or structures whether stand alone or incorporated into a building: 2752
2753
1. Parking structures shall have an external skin designed to improve visual character 2754
when adjacent to a public street or other public space. Examples include heavy gauge 2755
metal screen, precast concrete panels; live green or landscaped walls, laminated or 2756
safety glass, decorative photovoltaic panels or match the building materials and 2757
character of the principal use. The planning director may approve other decorative 2758
materials not listed if the materials are in keeping with the decorative nature of the 2759
parking structure. 2760
2. The architectural design of the facades should express the internal function of the 2761
structure. Facade elements shall align to parking levels and there shall be no sloped 2762
surfaces visible from a public street, public trail or public open space. 2763
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3. Internal circulation must be designed such that parking surfaces are level (or without 2764
any slopes) along all primary facades. All ramping between levels need to be placed 2765
along the secondary facade or to the center of the structure. Parking structures shall 2766
be designed to conceal the view of all parked cars and drive ramps from public 2767
spaces. 2768
4. Elevator and stairs shall be highlighted architecturally so visitors, internally and 2769
externally, can easily access these entry points both internally and externally. 2770
5. Signage and wayfinding shall be integrated with the architecture of the parking 2771
structure and be architecturally compatible with the design. The entrances of Ppublic 2772
parking structures entrances shall be clearly signed from public streets. 2773
6. Interior garage lighting shall not produce glaring sources toward adjacent properties 2774
while providing safe and adequate lighting levels. The use of sensor dimmable LEDs 2775
and white stained ceilings are a good strategy to control light levels on site while 2776
improving energy efficiency. 2777
7. Where a driveway crosses a public sidewalk, the driveway shall be a different color, 2778
texture, or paving material than the sidewalk to warn drivers of the possibility of 2779
pedestrians in the area. 2780
8. The ground floor street level facing facades of all parking structures shall be wrapped 2781
along all street frontages with habitable space that is occupied by a use that is allowed 2782
in the zone as a permitted or conditional use. 2783
9. Parking structures shall be designed to minimize vehicle noise and odors on the 2784
public realm. Venting and fan locations shall not be located next to public spaces and 2785
shall be located as far as possible from adjacent residential land uses. 2786
10. If the parking structure is adjacent to a midblock walkway, pedestrian oriented 2787
elements shall be provided. These may include, but are not limited to seating and 2788
vegetation. 2789
2790
N. Residential Character Iin RB District: 2791
2792
1. All roofs shall be pitched and of a hip or gable design except additions or expansions 2793
to existing buildings may be of the same roof design as the original building; 2794
2. The remodeling of residential buildings for retail or office use shall be allowed only if 2795
the residential character of the exterior is maintained; 2796
3. The front building elevation shall contain not more than fifty percent (50%) glass; 2797
4. Signs shall conform with special sign regulations of cChapter 21A.46, “Signs”, of this 2798
title; 2799
5. Building orientation shall be to the front or corner side yard; and 2800
6. Building additions shall consist of materials, color and exterior building design 2801
consistent with the existing structure, unless the entire structure is resurfaced. 2802
2803
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O. Primary Entrance Design Iin SNB District: Primary entrance design shall consist of at 2804
least two (2) of the following design elements at the primary entrance, so that the primary 2805
entrance is architecturally prominent and clearly visible from the abutting street. 2806
2807
1. Architectural details such as arches, friezes, tile work, canopies, or awnings. 2808
2. Integral planters or wing walls that incorporate landscape or seating. 2809
3. Enhanced exterior light fixtures such as wall sconces, light coves with concealed light 2810
sources, or decorative pedestal lights. 2811
4. A repeating pattern of pilasters projecting from the facade wall by a minimum of 2812
eight inches (8”) or architectural or decorative columns. 2813
5. Recessed entrances that include a minimum stepback of two feet (2’) from the 2814
primary facade and that include glass on the sidewalls. 2815
2816
P. Streetscape Standards: These standards are required for landscaping that is within the 2817
public right of way. This is defined as the space between the private property line and the 2818
back of the curb. 2819
2820
1. Tree Canopy Coverage: No tree canopy shall cover less than the specified percentage 2821 according to Section 21A.37.060, Table 21A.37.060 of this chapter. The defined 2822 percentage represents the canopy coverage at maturity. At installation, a minimum of 2823 20% of all trees shall have a minimum caliper of 3”. 2824 2825
2826
Illustration of Regulation 21A.37.050.P.1 Tree Canopy Coverage
1 No tree canopy coverage shall cover less than the specified percentage according to Section 21A.37.060, Table 21A.37.060 of this chapter.
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2. Minimum Vegetation Standards: The percentage of vegetation shall be no less than 2827 the specified amount according to Chapter 21A.48. The vegetation shall be planted in 2828 the public right of way. 2829 2830
2831 3. Street Trees: Street trees are required and subject to the regulations in Section 2832 21A.48.080. In addition to those standards, for every new development, there shall be 2833 one street tree planted for every 30’ of street frontage. 2834 4. Soil Volume: In order to promote street tree health and longevity, each tree shall have 2835 an adequate volume of soil. The soil volume surrounding a tree shall be 750ft3 to 2836 1,000ft3 per tree, provided that this area is exclusive of the soils volume calculation 2837 for adjacent trees. The soil volume may be reduced if under ground utilities are 2838 present within the soil volume and the soil volume cannot be extended horizontally 2839 due to other obstructions or barriers. 2840 2841
Illustration of Regulation 21A.37.050.P.2 Minimum Vegetation Standards (References the
measurements in Table D, Downtown Districts)
1 The percentage of vegetation shall be no less than the specified percentage according to Chapter 21A.48.
2 Vegetation shall be planted in the public right of way.
Illustration of Regulation 21A.37.050.P.4 Soil Volume
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2842 5. Minimize Curb Cuts: As an effort to emphasize the public realm and encourage the 2843 safety of pedestrians, places where cars intersect the street shall be minimized. More 2844 specifically, curb cuts are encouraged to be concentrated at midblock and alley 2845 locations. The sidewalk material shall continue at ground level of the curb cuts. 2846 2847
2848 6. Overhead Cover: Overhead covers are required at building entrances to provide 2849 weather protection to pedestrians and may encroach into a required yard as indicated 2850 in this section or into a public right of way with an approved encroachment agreement 2851 with the City. These coverings are required to be between 9 and 14’ above the level 2852 of the sidewalk. They shall also provide coverage with a minimum depth of 6’ and 2853 project no closer to the curb than 3’. 2854 2855
1 The soil volume surrounding a tree shall be 750ft3 to 1,000ft3 per tree, provided that this area is exclusive of the soils volume calculation for adjacent trees.
Illustration of Regulation 21A.37.050.P.5 Minimize Curb Cuts
1 Curb cuts are encouraged to be concentrated at midblock and alley locations.
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2856 7. Streetscape Landscaping: All vegetation used along the streetscape must comply with 2857 the landscape requirements set forth in Chapter 21A.48. 2858 2859 Q. Height Transitions: This measurement is applied to control the size and shape of the 2860 building envelope or portion thereof for such purposes as promoting transition in scale 2861 between buildings of different heights, protecting access to sunlight, and/or limiting 2862 shadow and overlook on neighboring properties. A transition may be achieved by relating 2863 a building’s form to those that surround it through the following way. An angular plane 2864 of 45°, measured from the relevant property lines, should be used to provide a frame of 2865 reference for transition in scale from proposed high-rise buildings down to lower scale 2866 areas. The transition is required when development is directly adjacent to a zone with a 2867 height maximum of 35’ or less or adjacent to a local historic landmark site. These 2868 standards do not apply when a right of way separates the buildings. 2869 2870
Illustration of Regulation 21A.37.050.P.6 Overhead Cover
1 The shade structure shall occur between 9 and 14’ above the level of the sidewalk.
2. The shade shall provide a minimum coverage of 6’ in width.
3. The cover shall project no closer than 3’ to the curb.
Illustration of Regulation 21A.37.050.Q Height Transitions
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2871 R. Horizontal articulation: Buildings shall be designed in such a way that they are 2872 appropriately scaled to the pedestrian at the street level. This scale is emphasized through 2873 authentic breaks in the façade. These breaks shall be articulated on the primary façade to 2874 the full height of the building to the cornice or to the full height of the building to the first 2875 horizontal setback. There may be a maximum spacing of 60’ for horizontal articulation. 2876 Horizontal articulation shall be achieved through one of the following architectural 2877 features: 2878 2879 a. Bay windows: Bay windows shall be a minimum of two feet in depth and four feet in 2880 width; or 2881 b. Recessed entrances or windows: These shall be recessed a minimum of four feet in 2882 depth and six feet in width. Canopies or awnings are required at primary building 2883 entries; or 2884 c. Niches: Niches shall be a minimum of two feet in depth and four feet in width; or 2885 d. Openings for gates that are a minimum of four feet in width; or 2886 e. Porches measuring at least 48 square feet; or 2887 f. Colonnades that are a minimum of four feet in width. 2888 2889 2890
1 An angular plane of 45°, measured from the relevant property lines, should be used to provide a frame of reference for transition in scale from proposed high-rise buildings down to lower scale areas. The transition is required when development is adjacent to a zone with a height maximum of 35’ or less or adjacent to a local historic landmark site.
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SECTION 11. Amending the Text of Section 21A.37.060. That Section 21A.37.060 of 2891
the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Design Standards: Design Standards Required in Each Zoning 2892
District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 2893
2894
21A.37.060: DESIGN STANDARDS REQUIRED IN EACH ZONING DISTRICT: 2895
2896
This section identifies each design standard and to which zoning districts the standard 2897
applies. If a box is checked (X), that standard is required. If a box not checked is blank, it is 2898
not required. If a specific dimension or detail of a design standard differs among zoning 2899
districts or differs from the definition, it will be indicated within the box. In cases when 2900
where a dimension in this table conflicts with a dimension in the definition, the dimensions 2901
listed in the table supersede those in the definition shall take precedence. 2902
2903
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TABLE 21A.37.060 2904
A. Residential Districts: 2905
2906
Standard (Code Section)
District
RMF-3 0 RMF-3 5 RMF-4 5 RMF-7 5 RB R-MU-35 R-MU-45 R-M U RO
Ground floor use (%) (21A.37.050.A.1) 75 75
Ground floor use + visual interest (%) (21A.37.050.A.2)
Building materials: ground floor (%) (21A.37.050B.31)
80 80
Building materials: upper floors (%) (21A.37.050.B.42)
Glass: ground floor (%) (21A.37.050.C.1) 60 60 40
Glass: upper floors (%) (21A.37.050.C.2)
Building entrances (feet) (21A.37.050.D) 75 75 X
Blank wall: maximum length (feet) (21A.37.050.E)
15 15 15
Street facing facade: maximum length (feet) (21A.37.050.F)
2907
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2908
2909
Standard (Code Section)
District
RMF-3 0 RMF-3 5 RMF-4 5 RMF-7 5 RB R-MU-35 R-MU-45 R-M U RO
Upper floor step back stepback (feet)
(21A.37.050.G.2 and 21A.37.050.G.3)
10
Lighting: exterior (21A.37.050.H)
Lighting: parking lot (21A.37.050.I) X X
Screening of mechanical equipment (21A.37.050.J) X X X
Screening of service areas (21A.37.050.K.1) X X X
Ground floor residential entrances for dwellings with individual unit entries (21A.37.050.L)
Parking garages or structures (21A.37.050.M)
Residential character in RB District (21A.37.050.N)
X
2910
2911
2912
2913
2914
2915
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2916
B. Commercial Districts: 2917
2918
Standard (Code Section)
District
SNB CN CB CS CC CSHB D CG1
TSA
Ground floor use (%) (21A.37.050.A.1) 80 802 80
Ground floor use + visual interest (%) (21A.37.050.A.2) 60/25 70/20 60/25
Building materials: ground floor (%) (21A.37.050.B.13) 80 70 90
Building materials: upper floors (%) (21A.37.050.B.42) 60 60
Glass: ground floor (%) (21A.37.050.C.1) 40 40 40 40 60 60
Glass: upper floors (%) (21A.37.050.C.2) 25
Reflective Glass: ground floor (%) (21A.37.050.C.1) 0
Reflective Glass: upper floors (%) (21A.37.050.C.2) 40
Building entrances (feet) (21A.37.050.D) X X X X X 40 40X 40
Blank wall: maximum length (feet) (21A.37.050.E) 15 15 15 15 20 15
Street facing facade: maximum length (feet) (21A.37.050.F) 200 200 200
Upper floor step back stepback (feet) (21A.37.050.G.2 and
21A.37.050.G.3)
15 X
Façade height for required step back stepback (21A.37.050.G.2) 30
Lighting: exterior (21A.37.050.H) X X X
2919
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2920
2921
Standard (Code Section)
District
SNB
CN
CB
CS
CC CSHB D
CG
TSA
Lighting: parking lot (21A.37.050.I) X X X X X X X X
Screening of mechanical equipment (21A.37.050.J) X X X X X
Screening of service areas (21A.37.050.K) X X X X X X
Ground floor residential entrances for dwellings with individual
unit entries (21A.37.050.L)
X
Parking garages or structures (21A.37.050.M) X
Primary entrance design SNB District (21A.37.050.O) X
Tree canopy coverage (%) (21A.37.050.P.1) 40
Minimum vegetation standards (%) (21A.37.050.P.2) X
Street trees (21A.37.050.P.3) X
Soil volume (21A.37.050.P.4) X
Minimize curb cuts (21A.37.050.P.5) X
Overhead cover (21A.37.050.P.6) X
Streetscape landscaping (21A.37.050.P.7) X
Height transitions: angular plane for adjacent buildings
(21A.37.050.Q)
Horizontal articulation (21A.37.050.R) X
Notes: 2922
1. These standards only apply to the portion of the CG district within the boundaries of north of 900 S, south of 200 S, 2923
west 300 W and east of I-15. 2924
2. Maximum width of the entrance shall be 35’ if the additional 20% is used for an entrance to a parking structure. 2925
2926
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C. Manufacturing Districts: 2927
Standard (Code
Section)
District
M-1 M-2
Ground floor use
(%)
(21A.37.050.A.1)
Ground floor use
+ visual interest
(%)
(21A.37.050.A.2)
Building
materials: ground
floor (%)
(21A.37.050.B.1)
Building
materials: upper
floors (%)
(21A.37.050.B.2)
Glass: ground
floor (%)
(21A.37.050.C.1)
Glass: upper
floors (%)
(21A.37.050.C.2)
Building
entrances (feet)
(21A.37.050.D)
Blank wall:
maximum length
(feet)
(21A.37.050.E)
Street facing
facade:
maximum length
(feet)
(21A.37.050.F)
Upper floor step
back stepback
(feet)
(21A.37.050.G)
Lighting: exterior
(21A.37.050.H)
X X
Lighting: parking
lot
(21A.37.050.I)
X X
Screening of
mechanical
equipment
(21A.37.050.J)
119
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Screening of
service areas
(21A.37.050.K)
Ground floor
residential
entrances
(21A.37.050.L)
Parking garages
or structures
(21A.37.050.M)
2928
D. Downtown Districts: 2929
Standard (Code
Section)
District
D-1 D-2 D-3 D-4
Ground floor use (%)
(21A.37.050.A.1)
90 7580 80 753 80
Ground floor use +
visual interest (%)
(21A.37.050.A.2)
80/10 60/25 70/20 70/20 70/20
Building materials:
ground floor
(%) (21A.37.050.B.1)
70 80 7021 70
Building materials:
upper floors
(%) (21A.37.050.B.2)
50 50 7021 50
Glass: ground floor (%)
(21A.37.050.C.1)
40/601 40 60 40 60 40 60
Glass: upper floors (%)
(21A.37.050.C.2)
50 25 50 50 50
Reflective Glass:
ground floor (%)
(21A.37.050.C.1)
0 0 0 0
Reflective Glass: upper
floors (%)
(21A.37.050.C.2)
50 50 50 50
Building entrances
(feet) (21A.37.050.D)
40 50 40 60 60
Blank wall: maximum
length
(feet) (21A.37.050.E)
20 15 20 20 20
Street facing facade:
maximum length (feet)
(21A.37.050.F)
150 200 150 150
Upper floor step back
stepback (feet)
(21A.37.050.G.1)
X X X X
Lighting:
exterior (21A.37.050.H)
X X
120
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Lighting: parking lot
(21A.37.050.I)
X
Screening of
mechanical equipment
(21A.37.050.J)
X X X Screening of
service areas
(21A.37.050K)
X
Screening of service
areas (21A.37.050.K)
X X X X
Ground floor residential
entrances for dwellings
with individual unit
entries (21A.37.050.L)
Parking garages or
structures
(21A.37.050.M)
X2 X2
Tree canopy coverage
(%) (21A.37.050.P.1)
40 40 40 40
Minimum vegetation
standards
(21A.37.050.P.2)
X X X X
Street trees
(21A.37.050.P.3)
X X X X
Soil volume
(21A.37.050.P.4)
X X X X
Minimize curb cuts
(21A.37.050.P.5)
X X X X
Overhead cover
(21A.37.050.P.6)
X X X X
Streetscape landscaping
(21A.37.050.P.7)
X X X X
Height transitions:
angular plane for
adjacent zone districts
(21A.37.050.Q)
X X X
Horizontal articulation
(21A.37.050.R)
X X X X
2930
Notes: 2931
1. Minimum requirement is 60 percent when project is within the Main Street retail core. In the D-3 zoning district 2932
this percentage applies to all sides of the building, not just the front or street facing facade. 2933
2. In the D-3 Zoning District this percentage applies to all sides of the building, not just the front or street facing 2934
facade. Parking structures shall be located behind principal buildings. This requirement may be modified so that 2935
structures may be located at least 15’ from front and corner side lot lines if a minimum of seventy five percent 2936
(75%) of the ground floor adjacent to a sidewalk is used for retail goods/service establishments, office and/or 2937
restaurant space to encourage pedestrian activity. The facades of the ground floor shall be designed to be 2938
compatible and consistent with the associated retail or office portion of the building and other retail uses in the 2939
area. 2940
3. This percentage applies only as a requirement as noted in subsection 21A.30.045C7b of this title for projects 2941
that are seeking conditional height. 2942
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2943
E. Gateway Districts: 2944
Standard (Code Section) District
G-MU
Ground floor use (%)
(21A.37.050.A.1)
80
Ground floor use + visual
interest (%) (21A.37.050.A.2)
70/20
Building materials: ground
floor (%) (21A.37.050.B.1)
70
Building materials: upper
floors (%) (21A.37.050.B.2)
50
Glass: ground floor (%)
(21A.37.050.C.1)
60
Glass: upper floors (%)
(21A.37.050.C.2)
50
Reflective Glass: ground floor
(%) (21A.37.050.C.1)
0
Reflective Glass: upper floors
(%) (21A.37.050.C.2)
50
Building entrances (feet)
(21A.37.050.D)
40
Blank wall: maximum length
(feet) (21A.37.050.E)
15
Street facing facade: maximum
length (feet) (21A.37.050.F)
150
Upper floor stepback (feet)
(21A.37.050.G.1)
X
Lighting:
exterior (21A.37.050.H)
X1
Lighting: parking lot
(21A.37.050.I)
X1
Screening of mechanical
equipment (21A.37.050.J)
X
Screening of service areas
(21A.37.050.K)
X
Ground floor residential
entrances for dwellings with
individual unit entries
(21A.37.050.L)
122
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Parking garages or structures
(21A.37.050.M)
X2
Tree canopy coverage (%)
(21A.37.050.P.1)
40
Minimum vegetation standards
(21A.37.050.P.2)
X
Street trees (21A.37.050.P.3) X
Soil volume (21A.37.050.P.4) X
Minimize curb cuts
(21A.37.050.P.5)
X
Overhead cover
(21A.37.050.P.6)
X
Streetscape landscaping
(21A.37.050.P.7)
X
Height transitions: angular
plane for adjacent zone
districts (21A.37.050.Q)
X
Horizontal articulation
(21A.37.050.R)
X
2945
Notes: 2946
1. Sidewalks and street lamps installed in the public right-of- way shall be of the type specified 2947
in the sidewalk/street lighting policy document adopted by the city. 2948
2. Parking structures shall be located behind principal buildings. This requirement may be 2949
modified so that structures may be located at least 15’ from front and corner side lot lines if a 2950
minimum of seventy five percent (75%) of the ground floor adjacent to a sidewalk is used for 2951
retail goods/service establishments, office and/or restaurant space to encourage pedestrian 2952
activity. The facades of the ground floor shall be designed to be compatible and consistent 2953
with the associated retail or office portion of the building and other retail uses in the area. 2954
2955
2956
2957
123
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EF. Special Purpose Districts: 2958
Standard
(Code Section)
District
RP BP FP AG AG-2 AG-5 AG-20 PL PL-2 I UI OS NOS MH EI MU
Ground floor use
(%)
(21A.37.050.A.1)
Ground floor use
+ visual interest
(%)
(21A.37.050.A.2)
Building
materials: ground
floor (%)
(21A.37.050.B.1)
Building
materials: upper
floors (%)
(21A.37.050.B.2)
Glass: ground
floor (%)
(21A.37.050.C.1)
40-70
Glass: upper
floors (%)
(21A.37.050.C.2)
Building
entrances (feet)
(21A.37.050.D)
X
Blank wall:
maximum length
(feet)
(21A.37.050.E)
15
Street facing
facade:
maximum length
(feet)
(21A.37.050.F)
124
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Upper floor step
back stepback
(feet)
(21A.37.050.G)
Lighting: exterior
(21A.37.050.H)
X X X
Lighting: parking
lot
(21A.37.050.I)
X X
Screening of
mechanical
equipment
(21A.37.050.J)
X
Screening of
service areas
(21A.37.050.K)
X
Ground floor
residential
entrances
(21A.37.050.L)
Parking garages
or structures
(21A.37.050.M)
Tree canopy
coverage (%)
(21A.37.050.P.1)
Minimum
vegetation
standards
(21A.37.050.P.2)
Street trees
(21A.37.050.P.3)
Soil Volume
(21A.37.050.P.4)
125
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Minimize curb
cuts
(21A.37.050.P.5)
Overhead cover
(21A.37.050.P.6)
Streetscape
landscaping
(21A.37.050.P.7)
Height
transitions:
angular plane for
adjacent zone
districts
(21A.37.050.Q)
Horizontal
articulation
(21A.37.050.R)
2959
126
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G. Form Based Districts: 2960
Standard (Code Section)
District
FB-UN1 FB-UN2 FB-UN3 FB-SC FB-SE
Ground floor use (%)
(21A.37.050.A.1)
75 753 75 75
Ground floor use + visual
interest (%) (21A.37.050.A.2)
Building materials: ground
floor (%) (21A.37.050.B.3)
70 70 70 70 70
Building materials: upper
floors (%) (21A.37.050.B.4)
70 70 70 70 70
Glass: ground floor (%)
(21A.37.050.C.1)
601 601 601 601 601
Glass: upper floors (%)
(21A.37.050.C.2)
15 15 15 15 15
Reflective Glass: ground floor
(%) (21A.37.050.C.1)
Reflective Glass: upper floors
(%) (21A.37.050.C.2)
Building entrances (feet)
(21A.37.050.D)
75 75 75 75 75
Blank wall: maximum length
(feet) (21A.37.050.E)
15 15 30 30 30
Street facing facade:
maximum length (feet)
(21A.37.050.F)
200 200 200 200 200
Upper floor step backstepback
(feet) (21A.37.050.G.4)
X X X X
Lighting: exterior
(21A.37.050.H)
X X X
Lighting: parking lot
(21A.37.050.I)
X X X
Screening of mechanical
equipment (21A.37.050.J)
X X X
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Screening of service areas
(21A.37.050.K.1)
X X X2
Ground floor residential
entrances for dwellings with
individual unit entries
(21A.37.050.L)
X X X
Parking garages or structures
(21A.37.050.M)
X
X X X X
Tree canopy coverage (%)
(21A.37.050.P.1)
40 40 40
Minimum vegetation standards
(21A.37.050.P.2)
X X X
Street trees (21A.37.050.P.3) X X X X X
Soil volume (21A.37.050.P.4) X X X
Minimize curb cuts
(21A.37.050.P.5)
X X X
Overhead cover
(21A.37.050.P.6)
Streetscape landscaping
(21A.37.050.P.7)
X X X
Height transitions: angular
plane for adjacent zone
districts (21A.37.050.Q)
X X X
Horizontal articulation
(21A.37.050.R)
X X X
Notes: 2961
1. This may be reduced to twenty percent (20%) if the ground floor is within one of the 2962
following building types: urban house, two-family, cottage, and row house. 2963
2. Except where specifically authorized by the zone. 2964
3. For buildings with street facing facades over 100' in length, a minimum of 30% of the 2965
façade length shall be an “active use” as defined in Subsection 21A.37.050.A.1. Except 2966
for the rowhouse building form, residential units shall not count as an “active use” toward 2967
the 30% minimum. 2968
2969
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SECTION 12. Amending the Text of Section 21A.44.060. That Section 21A.44.060 of 2970
the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Off Street Parking, Mobility and Loading), shall be and hereby 2971
is amended to read as follows: 2972
21A.44.060: PARKING LOCATION AND DESIGN: 2973
2974
All required parking areas shall be located and designed in accordance with the 2975
standards in this Chapter 21A.44: Off Street Parking, Mobility, and Loading and the 2976
standards in the Off Street Parking Standards Manual. Modifications to the standards 2977
of this Section 21A.44.060 may be granted through the design review process, subject 2978
to conformance with the standards and procedures of Chapter 21A.59: Design Review. 2979
2980
A. Generally: 2981
2982
1. Parking Located on Same Lot as Use or Building Served: All parking 2983
spaces required to serve buildings or uses erected or established after the 2984
effective date of this ordinance shall be located on the same lot as the 2985
building or use served, unless otherwise allowed pursuant to Subsection 2986
21A.44.060.A.4, “Off-Site Parking Permitted”. 2987
2988
2. Biodetention and Landscape Islands in General and Neighborhood Center 2989
Contexts: For parking lots with one hundred (100) or more parking spaces in the 2990
General Context and Neighborhood Center Context areas, parking lot islands or 2991
biodetention areas shall be provided on the interior of the parking lot to help 2992
direct traffic flow and to provide landscaped areas within such lots. 2993
2994
3. Parking Location and Setbacks: All parking shall comply with the parking 2995
restrictions within yards pursuant to Table 21A.44.060-A, “Parking 2996
Location and Setback Requirements“. 2997
2998
2999
TABLE 21A.44.060-A: PARKING LOCATION AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:
N = parking prohibited between lot line and front line of the principal building
Zoning District Front
Lot Line
Corner Side
Lot Line
Interior Side
Lot Line
Rear
Lot Line
GENERAL CONTEXT
Residential (FR Districts, RB, RMF, RO)
FR N
Parking in driveways that comply with
all applicable city standards is exempt
6 ft.
R-1, R-2, SR-1, 0 ft.
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SR-2 from this restriction.
0 ft.
RMF-30
N
0 ft.; or 10 ft.
when abutting
any 1-2 family
residential
district
RMF-35, RMF-
45, RMF-75,
RO
0 ft.; or 10 ft.
when abutting
any 1-2 family
residential
district. Limited
to 1 side yard
except for single-
family attached
lots.
Commercial and Manufacturing (CC, CS, CG, M-1, M-2, SNB)
CC
15 ft.
0 ft.; or 7 ft. when abutting any
residential district
CS 0 ft.; or 15 ft. when abutting any
residential district CG 10 ft. N.
See also Subsection 21A.26.070.I
M-1
15 ft. M-2 0 ft.; or 50 ft. when abutting any
residential district
Special Purpose Districts
A 0 ft.
0 ft. AG, AG-2, AG-
5,
AG-20
N
BP 8 ft.; or 30 ft. when abutting any
residential district
EI 10 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 20 ft.
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LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
FP
20 ft.
6 ft. 0 ft.
I 0 ft.; or 15 ft. when abutting any
residential district
MH 0 ft.
OS 30 ft. 10 ft.
PL 0 ft.; or 10 ft. when abutting any
residential district PL-2 20 ft.
RP 30 ft. 8 ft.; or 30 ft. when abutting any
residential district
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER CONTEXT
CB , CN, SNB N 0 ft.; or 7 ft. when abutting any
1-2 family residential district
R-MU-35, R-
MU-45
Surface Parking: N
Parking Structures: 45’ or located
behind principal building
Limited to 1 side
yard, 0 ft.; or
10 ft. when
abutting any 1-2
family residential
district
0 ft.; or 10 ft.
when
abutting any
1-2 family
residential
district
RB, SR-3, FB-
UN1,
FB-SE
N
0 ft.
URBAN CENTER CONTEXT
CSHBD1
N
0 ft.; or 7 ft. when abutting any
residential district
CSHBD2 0 ft.; or 7 ft. when abutting any
1-2 family residential district
D-2 Surface Parking: N 20
ft.
Surface parking must
be located behind the
principal structure
and comply with
other requirements of
0 ft.
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Subsection
21A.30.010.F
Parking Structures: N
MU
Surface Parking: 25 ft. or located
behind principal structure
Parking Structures: 45 ft. or located
behind principal structure
0 ft.; limited to 1
side yard
0 ft.
TSA-T See Subsection 21A.44.060.B.2 0 ft.
TRANSIT CONTEXT
D-1 See Subsection 21A.44.060.B.1
D-3
D-4 See Subsections 21A.44.060.B.1,
21A.30.010.F and 21A.31.010.H
0 ft.
G-MU
FB-UN2, FB-
UN3, FB-SC
N
TSA-C See Subsection 21A.44.060.B.2
R-MU
Surface Parking: 30 ft.
Parking Structures: 45 ft. or located
behind principal structure
0 ft.; or 10 ft.
when abutting
any 1-2 family
residential
district
Surface parking
at least 30 ft.
from front lot
line.
0 ft.; or 10 ft.
when
abutting any
1-2 family
residential
district
UI
0 ft; Hospitals: 30 ft.
0 ft.; or 15 ft.
when abutting
any 1-2 family
residential
district;
Hospitals: 10 ft.
0 ft.; or 15 ft.
when
abutting any
1-2 family
residential
district;
Hospitals: 10
ft.
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3000
3001
4. Off-Site Parking Permitted: When allowed as either a permitted or conditional 3002
use per Chapter 21A.33, “Land Use Tables”, off-site parking facilities may be 3003
used to satisfy the requirements of this chapter and shall comply with the 3004
following standards: 3005
3006
a. Maximum Distance of Off-Site Parking: Off-site parking shall be located 3007
according to the distance established in Table 21A.44.060-B, “Maximum 3008
Distances for Off-Site Parking“ (measured in a straight line from the 3009
property boundary of the principal use for which the parking serves to the 3010
closest point of the parking area). 3011
3012
Table 21A.44.060-B: Maximum Distances for Off-Site Parking:
Context Maximum Distance to Off-Site
Parking
Neighborhood Center
600 ft. General
Legal Nonconforming Use in Residential District
Urban Center 1,200 ft.
Transit 1,000 ft.
3013
b. Documentation Required: 3014
3015
(1) The owners of record involved in an off-site parking arrangement shall 3016
submit written documentation of the continued availability of the off-site 3017
parking arrangement to the planning director for review. 3018
3019
(2) The planning director shall approve the off-site parking arrangement if the 3020
director determines the location meets the standards of this section. No 3021
zoning or use approval shall be issued until the director has approved the 3022
off-site parking arrangement and the documentation has been recorded in 3023
the office of the Salt Lake County Recorder. 3024
3025
(3) If the off-site parking arrangement is later terminated or modified and the 3026
planning director determines that the termination or modification has 3027
resulted in traffic congestion, overflow parking in residential 3028
neighborhoods, or threats to pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicle safety, the 3029
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property owners of the uses for which the off-site parking was provided 3030
may be held in violation of this chapter. 3031
3032
5. Circulation Plan Required: Any application for a building permit shall include a site 3033
plan, drawn to scale, and fully dimensioned, showing any off street parking or loading 3034
facilities to be provided in compliance with this title. A tabulation of the number of 3035
off street vehicle and bicycle parking, loading, and stacking spaces required by this 3036
chapter shall appear in a conspicuous place on the plan. 3037
3038
6. Driveways and Access: 3039
3040
a. Compliance with Other Adopted Regulations: 3041
3042
(1) Parking lots shall be designed in compliance with applicable city codes, 3043
ordinances, and standards, including but not limited to Title 12 of this code: 3044
Vehicles and Traffic and the Off Street Parking Standards Manual to the 3045
maximum degree practicable, with respect to: 3046
3047
(a) Minimum distances between curb cuts; 3048
3049
(b) Proximity of curb cuts to intersections; 3050
3051
(c) Provisions for shared driveways; 3052
3053
(d) Location, quantity and design of landscaped islands; and 3054
3055
(e) Design of parking lot interior circulation system. 3056
3057
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 21A.44.060.A.6.a(1) above, 3058
relocation of a driveway for a single-family, two-family, or twin home 3059
residence in any zoning district shall only be required when the residence is 3060
replaced, and shall not be required when the residence is expanded or 3061
renovated in compliance with the city code. 3062
3063
b. Access Standards: Access to all parking facilities shall comply with the following 3064
standards: 3065
3066
(1) To the maximum extent practicable, all off street parking facilities shall be 3067
designed with vehicular access to a street or alley that will least interfere with 3068
automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic movement. 3069
3070
(2) Parking facilities in excess of five (5) spaces that access a public street shall 3071
be designed to allow vehicles to enter and exit the lot in a forward direction. 3072
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3073
(3) Parking facilities on lots with less than one hundred feet (100’) of street 3074
frontage shall have only one (1) curb cut, and lots with one hundred feet 3075
(100’) of street frontage or more shall be limited to two (2) curb cuts, unless 3076
the transportation director determines that additional curb cuts are necessary to 3077
ensure pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle safety or to comply with the fire code. 3078
Public safety uses shall be exempt from limitations on curb cuts. 3079
3080
(4) All vehicular access roads/driveways shall be surfaced as required in 3081
accordance with Subsection 21A.44.060.A.8, “Surface Materials”. 3082
3083
c. Driveway Standards: All driveways shall comply with the following standards: 3084
3085
(1) Driveway Location in Residential Zoning Districts: With the exception of 3086
legal shared driveways, driveways shall be at least twenty feet (20’) from 3087
street corner property lines and five feet (5’) from any public utility 3088
infrastructure such as power poles, fire hydrants, and water meters. Except for 3089
entrance and exit driveways leading to approved parking areas, no curb cuts or 3090
driveways are permitted. 3091
3092
(2) Driveway Widths: All driveways serving residential uses shall be a minimum 3093
eight feet wide and shall comply with the standards for maximum driveway 3094
widths listed in Table 21A.44.060-C, “Minimum and Maximum Driveway 3095
Width“. 3096
3097
TABLE 21A.44.060-C: MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DRIVEWAY WIDTH:
Zoning District
Minimum Driveway Width
(in front and corner side
yard)
Maximum Driveway
Width*
(in front and corner 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.
135
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
* Maximum width is for all driveways combined when more than one driveway is provided
3098
3099
(3) Shared Driveways: Shared driveways, where two (2) or more properties share 3100
one (1) driveway access, may be permitted if the transportation director 3101
determines that the design and location of the shared driveway access will not 3102
create adverse impacts on traffic congestion or public safety. 3103
3104
(4) Driveway Surface: All driveways providing access to parking facilities shall 3105
be improved and maintained pursuant to the standards in the Off Street 3106
Parking Standards Manual. 3107
3108
7. Minimum Dimensional Standards: All parking spaces shall comply with the 3109
dimensional standards in the Off Street Parking Standards Manual. 3110
3111
8. Surface Materials: All parking spaces shall comply with the standards for surfacing of 3112
access, driving, and parking surfacing in the Off Street Parking Standards Manual. 3113
3114
9. Grading and Stormwater Management: All surface parking areas shall comply with 3115
city grading and stormwater management standards and shall be reviewed for best 3116
management practices by Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities. Refer to the 3117
Salt Lake City Stormwater Master Plan, Storm Drainage Manual, and Green 3118
Infrastructure Toolbox for additional information. 3119
3120
10. Sight Distance Triangles: All driveways and intersections shall comply with the sight 3121
distance triangle standards as defined in the Off Street Parking Standards Manual. 3122
3123
11. Landscaping and Screening: All parking areas and facilities shall comply with the 3124
landscaping and screening standards in Chapter 21A.48, “Landscaping and Buffers”. 3125
3126
12. Lighting: Where a parking area or parking lot is illuminated, the light source shall be 3127
shielded so that the light source is not directly visible from any abutting property or 3128
abutting private or public street. 3129
3130
13. Signs: All signs in parking areas or related to parking facilities shall comply with 3131
Chapter 21A.46, “Signs”, and applicable provisions of the Manual on Uniform 3132
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). 3133
3134
14. Pedestrian Walkways: 3135
3136
a. Surface parking lots with between twenty-five (25) and one hundred (100) parking 3137
spaces shall provide a pedestrian walkway or sidewalk through the parking lot to 3138
136
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
the primary entrance of the principal building. Pedestrian walkways shall be 3139
identified by a change in color, material, surface texture, or grade elevation from 3140
surrounding driving surfaces. 3141
3142
b. Parking lots with more than one hundred (100) parking spaces shall provide: 3143
3144
(1) One (1) or more grade-separated pedestrian walkway(s), at least five feet (5’) 3145
in width, and located in an area that is not a driving surface, leading from the 3146
farthest row of parking spaces to the primary entrance of the principal 3147
building. 3148
3149
(2) Vehicles shall not overhang the pedestrian walkway(s). 3150
3151
(3) Where the walkway(s) crosses a drive aisle, pedestrian walkway(s) shall be 3152
identified by a change in color, material, surface texture, or grade elevation 3153
from surrounding driving surfaces. 3154
3155
(4) One (1) pedestrian walkway meeting these standards shall be provided for 3156
each one hundred (100) parking spaces provided on site or part thereof, after 3157
the first one hundred (100) parking spaces. 3158
3159
15. Parking Garages: The following standards shall apply to all above-ground parking 3160
garages except those located in the FB zones subject to Subsection 21A.27.030.C.4, 3161
whether freestanding or incorporated into a building: 3162
3163
a. Each façade or a parking garage adjacent to a public street or public space shall 3164
have an external skin designed to conceal the view of all parked cars. Examples 3165
include heavy gauge metal screen, precast concrete panels, live green or 3166
landscaped walls, laminated or safety glass, or decorative photovoltaic panels. 3167
3168
b. No horizontal length of the parking garage façade shall extend longer than 40 feet 3169
without the inclusion of architectural elements such as decorative grillwork, 3170
louvers, translucent screens, alternating building materials, and other external 3171
features to avoid visual monotony. Facade elements shall align with parking 3172
levels. 3173
3174
c. Internal circulation shall allow parking surfaces to be level (without any slope) 3175
along each parking garage facade adjacent to a public street or public space. All 3176
ramps between levels shall be located along building facades that are not adjacent 3177
to a public street or public space, or shall be located internally so that they are not 3178
visible from adjacent public streets or public spaces. 3179
3180
d. The location of elevators and stairs shall be highlighted through the use of 3181
architectural features or changes in façade colors, textures, or materials so that 3182
137
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
visitors can easily identify these entry points. 3183
3184
e. Interior parking garage lighting shall not produce glaring sources toward adjacent 3185
properties while providing safe and adequate lighting levels. The use of sensor 3186
dimmable LEDs and white stained ceilings are recommended to control light 3187
levels on-site while improving energy efficiency. 3188
3189
f. In the Urban Center Context and Transit Context areas, the street-level facades of 3190
all parking garages shall be designed to meet applicable building code standards 3191
for habitable space to allow at least one (1) permitted or conditional use, other 3192
than parking, to be located where the parking garage is located. 3193
3194
g. Vent and fan locations shall not be located on parking garage facades facing 3195
public streets or public spaces, or adjacent to residential uses, to the greatest 3196
extent practicable. 3197
3198
16. Tandem Parking: Where more than one (1) parking space is required to be provided 3199
for a residential dwelling unit, the parking spaces may be designed as tandem parking 3200
spaces, provided that: 3201
3202
a. No more than two (2) required spaces may be included in the tandem parking 3203
layout; and 3204
3205
b. Each set of two (2) tandem parking spaces shall be designated for a specific 3206
residential unit. 3207
3208
17. Cross-Access bBetween Adjacent Uses: The transportation director may require that 3209
access to one or more lots be through shared access points or cross-access through 3210
adjacent parcels when the transportation director determines that individual access to 3211
abutting parcels or limited distance between access points will create traffic safety 3212
hazards due to traffic levels on adjacent streets or nearby intersections. Such a 3213
determination shall be consistent with requirements of state law regarding property 3214
access from public streets. Required cross- access agreements shall be recorded with 3215
the Salt Lake County Recorder’s Office. 3216
3217
B. Zone Specific Location and Design Standards: 3218
3219
1. D-1, D-3, D-4, and G-MU Zoning Districts: The following regulations shall apply to 3220
surface or above-ground parking facilities. No special design and setback restrictions 3221
shall apply to below-ground parking facilities. 3222
3223
a. Block Corner Areas: 3224
3225
(1)a. Within the D-1 zoning district, aAbove-ground parking facilities located 3226
within the block corner areas and on Main Street, shall be located behind principal 3227
buildings and: 3228
138
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
3229
a.(1) All above-ground parking facilities that front a street shall contain uses 3230
other than parking along the entire length of the building façade and along all 3231
stories or levels of the building. 3232
b.(2) Vehicle access to parking shall be located to the side of the building or as 3233
far from the street corner as possible unless further restricted by this title. 3234
3235
(2) Within the D-3, D-4, or G-MU zoning districts, above-ground parking 3236
facilities shall be located behind principal buildings, or at least seventy-five 3237
feet (75’) from front and corner side lot lines, and shall be landscaped to 3238
minimize visual impacts. 3239
3240
b. Mid-Block Areas: 3241
3242
(1) Within the D-1 zoning district, above-ground parking facilities shall be 3243
located behind the front line of principal buildings or shall be located at least 3244
seventy- five feet (75’) from front and corner side lot lines. Parking lots 3245
proposed as a principal use to facilitate a building demolition are prohibited. 3246
3247
(2) Within the D-3, D-4, or G-MU zoning districts, parking facilities shall be 3248
located behind principal buildings, or at least thirty feet (30’) from front and 3249
corner side lot lines. 3250
3251
(3)b. Parking garages shall meet the following: 3252
3253
a.(1) Retail goods/service establishments, offices and/or restaurants shall be 3254
provided on the first floor adjacent to the front or corner side lot line. The 3255
facades of such first floors shall be compatible and consistent with the 3256
associated retail or office portion of the building and other retail uses in the 3257
area. 3258
b.(2) Levels of parking above the first level facing the front or corner side lot 3259
line shall have floors and/or facades that are horizontal, not sloped. 3260
c.(3) Landscape Requirements: Surface parking lots, where allowed shall have a 3261
minimum landscaped setback of fifteen feet (15’) and shall meet interior 3262
parking lot landscaping requirements as outlined in Chapter 21A.48, 3263
“Landscaping and Buffers”. 3264
3265
2. TSA Transit Station Area District: New uses and development or redevelopment 3266
within the TSA Transit Station Area District shall comply with the following 3267
standards. 3268
3269
a. Surface Parking on Corner Properties: On corner properties, surface parking lots 3270
shall be located behind principal buildings or at least sixty feet (60’) from the 3271
intersection of the front and corner side lot lines. 3272
3273
b. Surface Parking in the Core Area: Surface parking lots in the core area are 3274
139
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
required to be located behind or to the side of the principal building. 3275
3276
(1) When located to the side of a building, the parking lot shall be: 3277
3278
(a) Set back a minimum of thirty feet (30’) from a property line adjacent to a 3279
public street. The area between the parking lot and the property line 3280
adjacent to a public street shall be landscaped or activated with outdoor 3281
dining, plazas, or similar features; 3282
3283
(b) Screened with a landscaped hedge or wall that is at least thirty-six inches 3284
(36”) above grade and no taller than forty-two inches (42”) above grade. 3285
Landscaping berms are not permitted; and 3286
3287
(c) No wider than what is required for two (2) rows of parking and one (1) 3288
drive aisle as provided in the Off Street Parking Standards Manual. 3289
3290
(2) Unless a second driveway is necessary to comply with the fire code, a 3291
maximum of one (1) driveway and drive aisle shall be permitted per street 3292
frontage. The access point shall be located a minimum of one hundred feet 3293
(100’) from the intersection of the front and corner side lot lines. If the front 3294
or corner side lot line is less than one hundred feet (100’) in length, then the 3295
edge of the drive approach shall be located within twenty feet (20’) of the side 3296
or rear property line. 3297
3298
c. Surface Parking in the Transition Area: 3299
3300
(1) Surface parking lots in the transition area are required to be located behind the 3301
principal building or to the side of a principal building. 3302
3303
(2) When located to the side of a principal building, the parking lot shall be: 3304
3305
(a) Set back so that no portion of the parking area (other than the driveway) 3306
shall be closer to the street than the front wall setback of the building. In 3307
cases where the front wall of the building is located within five feet (5’) of 3308
a property line adjacent to a street, the parking lot shall be set back a 3309
minimum of eight feet (8’). The space between the parking lot and the 3310
property line adjacent to a street shall be landscaped or activated with 3311
outdoor dining, plazas, or similar features; and 3312
3313
(b) Screened with a landscaped hedge or wall that is at least thirty-six inches 3314
(36”) above grade and no taller than forty-two inches (42”) above grade. 3315
Landscaped berms are not permitted. 3316
3317
d. Off street parking for police services are exempt from landscape setback 3318
dimensions when off street parking is necessary for a police substation located in 3319
an existing building. This exemption permits parking for emergency vehicles 3320
140
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
when the landscape setback also fulfills any requirement for open space area on 3321
the property. The extent of the exemption shall be the minimum necessary to 3322
accommodate the necessary parking. If the police substation use vacates the 3323
space, the landscaping that was removed, if any, shall be restored in a manner that 3324
complies with the applicable regulations in place at the time the use ceases. 3325
3326
C. Recreational Vehicle Parking: 3327
3328
1. Generally: 3329
3330
a. Recreational vehicle parking spaces shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, 3331
required off street vehicle parking spaces. 3332
3333
b. Recreational vehicles shall not be used for storage of goods, materials, or 3334
equipment other than those that are customarily associated with the recreational 3335
vehicle. 3336
3337
c. All recreational vehicles shall be stored in a safe and secure manner. Any tie 3338
downs, tarpaulins, or ropes shall be secured from flapping in windy conditions. 3339
3340
d. Recreational vehicles shall not be occupied as a dwelling while parked on the 3341
property. 3342
3343
e. Recreational vehicle parking is permitted in any enclosed structure conforming to 3344
building code and zoning requirements for the zoning district in which it is 3345
located. 3346
3347
f. Recreational vehicle parking outside of an approved enclosed structure shall be 3348
permitted for each residence and shall be limited to one motor home or travel 3349
trailer and a total of two (2) recreational vehicles of any type. 3350
3351
g. Recreational vehicle parking outside of an enclosed structure shall comply with 3352
the standards in this section. 3353
3354
2. Front Yard Parking: Recreational vehicle parking is prohibited in any required or 3355
provided front yard. 3356
3357
3. Rear Yard Parking: Recreational vehicles may be parked in the rear yard when they 3358
are on a hard surfaced pad compliant with surfacing standards in the Off Street 3359
Parking Standards Manual and with access provided by either a hard surfaced 3360
driveway, hard surfaced drive strips or an access drive constructed of turf block 3361
materials with an irrigation system. 3362
3363
4. Side Yard Parking: Recreational vehicle parking in side yards shall be allowed only 3364
when topographical factors, the existence of mature trees, or the existence of properly 3365
permitted and constructed structures prohibit access to the rear yard. The existence of 3366
141
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
a fence or other structure that is not part of a building shall not constitute a lack of 3367
rear yard access. Any recreational vehicle parking area in a side yard shall: 3368
3369
a. Be on a hard surface compliant with the Off Street Parking Standards Manual; 3370
3371
b. Be accessed via a driveway compliant with driveway standards of this chapter; 3372
3373
c. Not obstruct access to other required parking for the use. 3374
3375
SECTION 13. Amending the Text of Chapter 21A.59. That Chapter 21A.59 of the Salt 3376
Lake City Code (Zoning: Design Review), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 3377
CHAPTER 21A.59 3378
DESIGN REVIEW 3379
SECTION: 3380
21A.59.010: Purpose Statement 3381
21A.59.020: Authority 3382
21A.59.030: Design Review Process 3383
21A.59.040: Scope Oof Modifications Authorized 3384
21A.59.045: Design Review Standards Applicability 3385
21A.59.050: Standards Ffor Design Review 3386
21A.59.060: Time Limit Oon Approved Applications Ffor Design Review 3387
21A.59.070: Effect Oof Approval Oof Applications Ffor Design Review 3388
21A.59.080: Modifications Tto Approved Design Review Plans 3389
3390
3391
21A.59.010: PURPOSE STATEMENT: 3392
3393
The purpose of the design review chapter is to: a) establish a process and standards of review 3394
for minor modifications to applicable design standards, and b) ensure high quality outcomes 3395
for larger developments that have a significant impact on the Ccity. The intent of the process 3396
to review applications for minor modifications to applicable design standards is to allow 3397
some flexibility in how the design standards are administered by recognizing that this title 3398
cannot anticipate all development issues that may arise. The intent of the process to review 3399
larger developments is to verify new developments are compatible with their surroundings, 3400
impacts to public infrastructure and public spaces are addressed, and that new development 3401
helps achieve development goals outlined in the adopted master plans of the Ccity as 3402
identified in the purpose statements of each zoning district. 3403
3404
3405
21A.59.020: AUTHORITY: 3406
142
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
3407
Design review shall be required pursuant to the provisions of this chapter for developments 3408
and alternate building and site design features as specified within individual zoning districts 3409
before building permits may be issued. 3410
3411
A. Administrative Review: The Pplanning Ddirector may approve, approve with 3412
modifications, deny or refer to the Pplanning Ccommission modifications to specific 3413
design standards when proposed as new construction, an addition or modification to the 3414
exterior of an existing structure, or a modification to an existing structure as authorized in 3415
sSection 21A.59.040, tTable 21A.59.040 of this chapter or when authorized in the 3416
specific zoning district. 3417
3418
1. The Ddirector shall approve a request to modify a design standard if the Ddirector 3419
finds that the proposal complies with the purpose of the individual zoning district, the 3420
purpose of the individual design standards that are applicable to the project, the 3421
proposed modification is compatible with the development pattern of other buildings 3422
on the block face or on the block face on the opposite side of the street, and the 3423
project is compliant with the applicable design review objectives (sSection 3424
21A.59.050 of this chapter). 3425
2. The Ddirector may approve a request to modify a design standard with conditions or 3426
modifications to the design if the Ddirector determines a modification is necessary to 3427
comply with the purpose of the base zoning district, the purpose of the applicable 3428
design standards of the base zoning, to achieve compatibility with the development 3429
pattern of other buildings on the block face or on the block face on the opposite side 3430
of the street, or to achieve and the applicable design review objectives. 3431
3. The Ddirector shall deny a request to modify a design standard if the design does not 3432
comply with the purpose of the base zoning district, the purpose of the applicable 3433
design standards or the applicable design review objectives and no modifications or 3434
conditions of approval can be applied that would make the design comply. 3435
4. The Ddirector may forward a request to modify a design standard to the Pplanning 3436
Ccommission if the Ddirector finds that the request for modification is greater than 3437
allowed by this chapter, a person receiving notice of the proposed modification can 3438
demonstrate that the request will negatively impact their property, or at the request of 3439
the applicant if the Ddirector is required to deny the request as provided in this 3440
section. 3441
3442
B. Planning Commission Review: The following types of applications shall be reviewed by 3443
the Pplanning Ccommission. If an application for design review is not listed below, it 3444
shall be eligible for administrative review as outlined in sSubsection A of this section: 3445
3446
1. When All projects where planning commission review is required in the specific 3447
zoning district. 3448
2. All projects that include a request for additional building height or a reduction to a 3449
minimum height requirement; 3450
143
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
3. All projects that request additional square footage when authorized in the specific 3451
zoning district; 3452
4. All projects that have applied for a modification of base zoning design standards but 3453
could not be approved administratively because they exceed limits identified in 3454
sSection 21A.59.040, tTable 21A.59.040 of this chapter. 3455
5. Projects in the TSA Transit Station Area District that have a development score that 3456
requires Pplanning Ccommission review and approval. 3457
3458
C. Planning Commission Decisions: When reviewing design review applications, the 3459
Pplanning Ccommission may take any of the following actions: 3460
1. The commission shall approve a project if it finds that the proposal complies with the 3461
purpose of the zoning district and applicable Ooverlay Ddistrict(s), the purpose of the 3462
individual design standards that are applicable to the project, and the project is 3463
compliant with the applicable design review objectives found in this chapter. 3464
2. The commission may approve a project with conditions or modifications to the design 3465
if it determines a modification is necessary to comply with the purpose of the base 3466
zoning district, the purpose of the applicable design standards of the base zoning, or 3467
the applicable design review objectives. 3468
3. The commission shall deny the design of a project if the design does not comply with 3469
the purpose of the base zoning district, the purpose of the applicable design standards 3470
or the applicable design review objectives and no modifications or conditions of 3471
approval can be applied that would make the design comply. 3472
3473
D. H Historic Preservation Overlay District: Modifications to design standards for properties 3474
within an H Historic Preservation Overlay District are subject to the processes and 3475
applicable standards outlined in sSection 21A.34.020 of this title and not this chapter. 3476
3477
3478
21A.59.030: DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS: 3479
3480
A. Presubmittal Meeting: A presubmittal meeting with planning staff is recommended prior 3481
to submitting an application for design review to ensure a detailed understanding of the 3482
application submission requirements and design review process. 3483
3484
B. Complete Application: The design review application is considered complete when it 3485
includes all of the following: 3486
3487
1. All of the application information required for site plan review as identified in 3488
cChapter 21A.58 of this title. 3489
2. Photos showing the facades of adjacent development, trees on the site, general 3490
streetscape character, and views to and from the site. 3491
3. Demonstration of compliance with the purpose of the individual zoning district in 3492
written narrative and graphic images. 3493
144
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
4. Demonstration of compliance with the purpose of the applicable design standards of 3494
the individual zoning district in written narrative, graphic images, and relevant 3495
calculations. 3496
5. Demonstration of compliance with the applicable design review objectives (sSection 3497
21A.59.060 of this chapter) in written narrative, graphics, images, and relevant 3498
calculations. 3499
6. The Zzoning Aadministrator may waive a submittal requirement if it is not necessary 3500
in order to determine if a request for a modification to a design standard complies 3501
with the standards of review. 3502
3503
C. Public Notification Aand Engagement: 3504
3505
1. Notice Oof Application Ffor Administrative Review: Prior to the approval of an 3506
administrative decision for a modification to a specific design standard, the Pplanning 3507
Ddirector shall provide written notice as provided in cChapter 21A.10 of this title. 3508
2. Required Notice Ffor Planning Commission Review: 3509
3510
a. Applications subject to Pplanning Ccommission review of this chapter are subject 3511
to notification requirements of title 2, cChapter 2.60 of this Ccode. 3512
b. Any required public hearing is subject to the public hearing notice requirements 3513
found in cChapter 21A.10 of this title. 3514
3515
3516
21A.59.040: SCOPE OF MODIFICATIONS AUTHORIZED: 3517
3518
A. The authority of the Pplanning Ddirector through the design review process shall be 3519
limited to modification of the specific element referenced within each zoning district. For 3520
Pplanning Ddirector review, the design standards of the applicable zoning district (see 3521
cChapter 21A.37, “Design Standards”, of this title), may be modified according to the 3522
following table. 3523
3524
TABLE 21A.59.040 3525
3526
Design Standards Primary Modification
Allowed
Secondary
Modification Allowed
A. Ground Floor Use Aand Visual
Interest:
1. Ground floor use only Length: 10% Depth: 20%
2. Ground floor use and visual interest Pplanning
Ccommission only
B. Building Materials:
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LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
1. Ground floor building materials Pplanning
Ccommission only
2. Upper floor building materials Pplanning
Ccommission only
C. Glass:
1. Ground floor glass 10%
2. Upper floor glass 10%
D. Building Entrances 10%Planning
Commission only
E. Maximum Length Oof Blank Wall 10%Planning
Commission only
F. Maximum Length Oof Street- Facing
Facades
10%
G. Upper Floor Step Back Stepback:
1. For street facing facades 20%
2. For facades facing Ssingle- or Ttwo-
Ffamily Rresidential Ddistricts
Pplanning
Ccommission only
3527
B. The Pplanning Ccommission may consider modifications that exceed allowances listed 3528
in this section or any other design standard modification authorized in the base zoning 3529
district or cChapter 21A.37 of this title. 3530
3531
3532
21A.59.045: DESIGN REVIEW STANDARDS APPLICABILITY: 3533
3534
A. Design Review applications shall be reviewed for compliance with the design review 3535
standards of Section 21A.59.050, as follows: 3536
3537
1. General Modification Requests: Applications to modify a design standard in Chapter 3538
21A.37, or other zoning standard specifically authorized for modification through 3539
design review, shall be reviewed for compliance with the design review standards that 3540
are directly related to the purpose of the associated regulation requested for 3541
modification. 3542
2. Additional Height or Square Footage Requests: Applications required to go through 3543
design review due to a height or square footage regulation shall be reviewed for 3544
compliance with all design review standards. 3545
3. Transit Station Area Requests: For properties in a Transit Station Area District, 3546
applications required to go through design review due to not meeting the minimum 3547
points for administrative approval shall be reviewed for compliance with all design 3548
review standards. 3549
146
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
4. All Other Requests: Any application not covered by Subsections 1 through 3 above, 3550
shall be subject to review for compliance with all design review standards. 3551
3552
B. Exception: For those applications required to be reviewed against all design review 3553
standards, if an application complies with a standard in the base zoning district or with an 3554
applicable requirement in Chapter 21A.37 of this title, and that standard is directly related 3555
to a standard found in this section, the planning commission shall find that application 3556
complies with the specific standard for design review found in this section. 3557
3558
1. If there is no directly related zoning district standard or applicable requirement in 3559
Chapter 21A.37 of this title related to the design review standard, then the design 3560
review standard applies, and the commission shall not by default make the above 3561
finding. 3562
3563
C. Alternatives: An applicant may propose an alternative to a standard for design review 3564
provided the proposal is consistent with the intent of the standard for design review. 3565
3566
3567
21A.59.050: STANDARDS FOR DESIGN REVIEW: 3568
3569
The standards in this section apply to all applications for design review as follows: 3570
3571
For applications seeking modification of base zoning design standards, applicants shall 3572
demonstrate how the applicant’s proposal complies with the standards for design review that are 3573
directly applicable to the design standard(s) that is proposed to be modified. 3574
3575
For applications that are required to go through the design review process for purposes other than 3576
a modification to a base zoning standard, the applicant shall demonstrate how the proposed 3577
project complies with each standard for design review. If an application complies with a standard 3578
in the base zoning district or with an applicable requirement in chapter 21A.37 of this title and 3579
that standard is directly related to a standard found in this section, the Planning Commission 3580
shall find that application complies with the specific standard for design review found in this 3581
section. An applicant may propose an alternative to a standard for design review provided the 3582
proposal is consistent with the intent of the standard for design review. 3583
3584
A. Any new development shall comply with the intent of the purpose statement of the 3585
zoning district and specific design regulations found within the zoning district in which 3586
the project is located as well as the Ccity’s adopted “urban design element” and adopted 3587
master plan policies and design guidelines governing the specific area of the proposed 3588
development. 3589
3590
B. Development shall be primarily oriented to the sidewalk, not an interior courtyard or 3591
parking lot. 3592
3593
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1. Primary entrances shall face the public sidewalk (secondary entrances can face a 3594
parking lot). 3595
2. Building(s) shall be sited close to the public sidewalk, following and responding to 3596
the desired development patterns of the neighborhood. 3597
3. Parking shall be located within, behind, or to the side of buildings. 3598
3599
C. Building facades shall include detailing and glass in sufficient quantities to facilitate 3600
pedestrian interest and interaction. 3601
3602
1. Locate active ground floor uses at or near the public sidewalk. 3603
2. Maximize transparency of the street facing facades by prohibiting covering the 3604
ground floor glass with reflective treatments, interior walls, and other similar features 3605
that prevent passers-by from seeing inside of the building for non-residential uses. 3606
Maximize transparency of ground floor facades. 3607
3. Use or reinterpret traditional storefront elements like sign bands, clerestory glazing, 3608
articulation, and architectural detail at window transitions. 3609
4. Locate outdoor dining patios, courtyards, plazas, habitable landscaped yards, and 3610
open spaces so that they have a direct visual connection to the street and outdoor 3611
spaces. 3612
3613
D. Large building masses shall be divided into heights and sizes that relate to human scale. 3614
3615
1. Relate building scale and massing to the size and scale of existing and anticipated 3616
buildings, such as alignments with established cornice heights, building massing, 3617
step-backs and vertical emphasis. 3618
2. Modulate the design of a larger building using a series of vertical or horizontal 3619
emphases to equate with the scale (heights and widths) of the buildings in the context 3620
and reduce the visual width or height. 3621
3. Include secondary elements such as balconies, porches, vertical bays, belt courses, 3622
fenestration and window reveals. 3623
4. Reflect the scale and solid-to-void ratio of windows and doors of the established 3624
character of the neighborhood or that which is desired in the master plan. 3625
3626
E. Building facades that exceed a combined contiguous building length of two hundred feet 3627
(200’) shall include: 3628
3629
1. Changes in vertical plane (breaks in facade); 3630
2. Material changes; and 3631
3. Massing changes.; 3632
4. A minimum of 80% of the ground floor must be used for active, publicly accessible 3633
uses. Active uses are those that promote an active pedestrian environment through 3634
inclusion of uses that capture the attention of a passer-by. This includes retail 3635
establishments, retail services, civic spaces (theaters, museums, etc), restaurants, bars, 3636
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art and craft studios, and other uses determined to be substantially similar by the 3637
planning director and/or commission; and 3638
5. Stepback must be a minimum of 10’ from the base of the building. This allows the 3639
base to be the primary defining element for the site and the adjacent public realm, 3640
reducing wind impacts, and opening sky views. 3641
3642
The maximum height of the base of a proposed building should be equal to the width 3643
of the right of way if allowed in the zoning district to provide sufficient enclosure for 3644
the street without overwhelming the street. The minimum height of the base must be 3645
at least two stories. 3646
A building over 200’ in width shall include necessary separation from property lines 3647
to minimize the impact of shadows and development rights of adjacent properties. 3648
3649
F. If provided, privately-owned public spaces shall include at least three (3) of the six (6) 3650
following elements: 3651
3652
1. Sitting space of at At least one sitting space for each two hundred fifty (250) square 3653
feet shall be included in the plaza. Seating shall be a minimum of sixteen inches (16”) 3654
in height and thirty inches (30”) in width. Ledge benches shall have a minimum depth 3655
of thirty inches (30”); 3656
2. A mixture of areas that provide seasonal shade; 3657
3. Trees in proportion to the space at a minimum of one tree per eight hundred (800) 3658
square feet, at least two inch (2”) caliper when planted; 3659
4. Water features or public art; 3660
5. Outdoor dining areas; and 3661
6. Other amenities not listed above that provide a public benefit. 3662
3663
G. Building height shall be modified to relate to human scale and minimize negative 3664
impacts. In downtown and in the CSHBD Sugar House Business District, building height 3665
shall contribute to a distinctive Ccity skyline. 3666
3667
1. Human scale: 3668
3669
a. Utilize stepbacks to design a building that relate to the height and scale of 3670
adjacent and nearby buildings, or where identified, goals for future scale defined 3671
in adopted master plans. 3672
b. The minimum stepback for any building located in a zoning district that does not 3673
contain an upper level stepback provision shall be 10’. This stepback is only 3674
required for applications requesting additional height when authorized in the 3675
underlying zoning district. The stepback shall be applied to the first full floor of 3676
the building that is seeking the request for additional height. 3677
c. For buildings more than three (3) stories or buildings with vertical mixed use, 3678
compose the design of a building with distinct base, middle and top sections to 3679
reduce the sense of apparent height. 3680
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3681
2. Negative impacts: All buildings seeking additional height as authorized in the 3682
underlying zoning district shall be subject to the following standards: 3683
3684
a. Modulate taller buildings vertically and horizontally so that it steps up or down to 3685
its neighbors. 3686
b. Minimize shadow impacts of building height on the public realm and semi-public 3687
spaces by varying building massing. Demonstrate impact from shadows due to 3688
building height for the portions of the building that are subject to the request for 3689
additional height. 3690
c. Modify tall buildings to minimize wind impacts on public and private spaces, 3691
such as the inclusion of a wind break above the first level of the building. 3692
d. Design and orient to prevent snow, ice, or water from falling directly onto a 3693
public sidewalk, public space, neighboring property, or directly onto the walkway 3694
leading to the building entrance. 3695
3696
3. Cornices and rooflines: 3697
3698
a. Cohesiveness: Shape and define rooflines to be cohesive with the building’s 3699
overall form and composition. The roofline and architectural detailing, including 3700
cornices, shall be complimentary to the structure’s scale, material, color, and form 3701
and create a change in plane of at least 6 inches, a change in material, utilizing at 3702
least one visible sloping plan along a minimum of 50% of the roofline on building 3703
elevations facing a street, or a change in material orientation to define the roof 3704
line of the building. 3705
b. Complement Surrounding Buildings: Include roof forms that complement the 3706
rooflines of surrounding buildings. 3707
c. Green Roof Aand Roof Deck: Include a green roof and/or accessible roof deck to 3708
support a more visually compelling roof landscape and reduce solar gain, air 3709
pollution, and the amount of water entering the stormwater system. 3710
3711
H. Parking and on site circulation shall be provided with an emphasis on making safe 3712
pedestrian connections to the sidewalk, transit facilities, or midblock walkway. Parking is 3713
encouraged to be behind the principal building and away from pedestrian walkways. 3714
3715
Parking lots and structures shall be setback a minimum of 25’ from required midblock 3716
pedestrian access locations or as required in the underlying zoning district if the 3717
underlying zoning requires a larger setback. 3718
3719
I. Waste and recycling containers, mechanical equipment, storage areas, and loading docks 3720
shall be fully screened from public view and, for buildings with only one street-facing 3721
frontage, are prohibited from being located along street-facing facades. They and shall 3722
incorporate building materials and detailing compatible with the building being served 3723
and shall be co-located with driveways unless prohibited by the presence of a street tree, 3724
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public infrastructure, or public facility within the right of way. Service uses shall be set 3725
back from the front line of building or may be located within the structure. (See 3726
sSubsection 21A.37.050.K of this title.) 3727
3728
J. Signage shall emphasize the pedestrian/mass transit orientation. 3729
3730
1. Define specific spaces for signage that are integral to building design, such as 3731
commercial sign bands framed by a material change, columns for blade signs, or 3732
other clearly articulated band on the face of the building. 3733
2. Coordinate signage locations with appropriate lighting, awnings, and other 3734
projections. 3735
3. Coordinate sign location with landscaping to avoid conflicts. 3736
3737
K. Lighting shall support pedestrian comfort and safety, neighborhood image, and dark sky 3738
goals. 3739
3740
1. Provide street lights as indicated in the Salt Lake City Lighting Master Plan. 3741
2. Outdoor lighting should be designed for low-level illumination and to minimize glare 3742
and light trespass onto adjacent properties and uplighting directly to the sky. 3743
3. Coordinate lighting with architecture, signage, and pedestrian circulation to 3744
accentuate significant building features, improve sign legibility, and support 3745
pedestrian comfort and safety. 3746
3747
L. Streetscape improvements shall be provided as follows: 3748
3749
1. One street tree chosen from the street tree list consistent with the Ccity’s urban 3750
forestry guidelines and, with the approval of the Ccity’s Uurban Fforester, shall be 3751
placed for each every thirty feet (30’) of property frontage on a street. Existing street 3752
trees removed as the result of a development project shall be replaced by the 3753
developer with trees approved by the Ccity’s Uurban Fforester. 3754
2. Hardscape (paving material) shall be utilized to differentiate privately-owned public 3755
spaces from public spaces. Hardscape for public sidewalks shall follow applicable 3756
design standards. Permitted materials for privately-owned public spaces shall meet 3757
the following standards: 3758
3759
a. Use materials that are durable (withstand wear, pressure, damage), require a 3760
minimum of maintenance, and are easily repairable or replaceable should damage 3761
or defacement occur. 3762
b. Where practical, as in lower-traffic areas, use materials that allow rainwater to 3763
infiltrate into the ground and recharge the water table. 3764
c. Limit contribution to urban heat island effect by limiting use of dark materials and 3765
incorporating materials with a high Solar- Reflective Index (SRI). 3766
d. Utilize materials and designs that have an identifiable relationship to the character 3767
of the site, the neighborhood, or Salt Lake City. 3768
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e. Use materials (like textured ground surfaces) and features (like ramps and seating 3769
at key resting points) to support access and comfort for people of all abilities. 3770
f. Asphalt shall be limited to vehicle drive aisles. 3771
3772
3773
21A.59.060: TIME LIMIT ON APPROVED APPLICATIONS FOR DESIGN 3774
REVIEW: 3775
3776
No design review approval shall be valid for a period longer than one year from the date of 3777
approval unless a building permit is issued or a complete building plans and building permit 3778
applications have been submitted to the Division of Building Services and Licensing. An 3779
extension of one year may be granted by the entity that approved the application. Extension 3780
requests must be submitted prior to the expiration of the design review approval. 3781
3782
3783
21A.59.070: EFFECT OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR DESIGN REVIEW: 3784
3785
A. The approval of a design review application shall authorize the preparation, filing and 3786
processing of applications for any permits or approval that may be required by the Ccity, 3787
including, but not limited to, a building permit. 3788
B. Following the approval of a design review application, any future alteration to the 3789
property, building or site shall comply with the approved design review application 3790
unless a modification is approved subject to the process outlined in this chapter. 3791
3792
3793
21A.59.080: MODIFICATIONS TO APPROVED DESIGN REVIEW PLANS: 3794
3795
A. Minor Modifications: The Pplanning Ddirector may authorize minor modifications to 3796
approved design review applications as listed below. 3797
3798
1. Dimensional requirements that are necessary in order to comply with adopted 3799
Bbuilding Ccodes, Ffire Ccodes, or engineering standards. The modification is 3800
limited to the minimum amount necessary to comply with the applicable Bbuilding 3801
Ccode, Ffire Ccodes, or engineering standard. 3802
2. Minor changes to building materials provided the modification is limited to the 3803
dimension of the material, color of material, or texture of material. Changes to a 3804
different material shall not be considered a minor modification. 3805
3. Modifications other than those listed in Subsections 1 and 2 that comply with an 3806
applicable standard in this Title provided the standard was not subject to a requested 3807
modification as part of this process or any other process authorized by this title and 3808
does not conflict with a specific condition of approval or a finding associated with the 3809
approval. 3810
3811
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B. Other Modifications: Any other modifications not listed in sSubsection A of this section 3812
shall be processed as follows: require 3813
3814
1. If the proposed modification does not require a change to a condition of approval or a 3815
finding that was identified in a staff report or record of decision the matter may be 3816
reviewed by the planning commission, or in the case of administrative approvals, by 3817
the planning director, as a reconsideration of that specific modification subject to a 3818
public hearing for planning commission decisions or a notice of application for 3819
administrative approvals. 3820
2. Any other modification shall require a new application and be subject to all required 3821
processes and standards. 3822
3823
SECTION 14. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.27.050.D (Contingent on Adoption 3824
of the FB-UN3 District). That, if Subsection 21A.27.050.D of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: 3825
Form Based Districts: FB-UN1, FB-UN2, and FB-UN3 Form Based Urban Neighborhood 3826
District) is adopted by the date of the City Council adopting this ordinance, that subsection shall 3827
be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 3828
21A.27.050.D. FB-UN3 Building Form Standards: 3829
Building form standards for each allowed building form and other associated regulations for 3830
the FB-UN3 zone are listed in the below tables of this section. 3831
3832
1. Row House Building Form Standards: 3833
TABLE 21A.27.050.D.1 3834
Building
Regulation
Regulation for Building Form:
Row House
H Height Maximum of 40’. All heights measured from established grade.
Rooftop decks and associated railing/parapet are allowed on any roof,
including roofs at the maximum allowed height.
F Front and
Corner Side
Yard
Setback
Minimum 5’. Maximum 10’, unless a greater setback is required due to
existing utility easements in which case the maximum setback shall be at
the edge of the easement. May be modified through Design Review
(Chapter 21A.59).
S Interior Side
Yard
Minimum of 5’ between row house building form and side property line,
except when an interior side yard is adjacent to a zoning district that has
a maximum permitted building height of 30’ or less, then the minimum
shall be 10’. For the purpose of this regulation, an alley that is a
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minimum of 10’ in width that separates a subject property from a
different zoning district shall not be considered adjacent. No setback
required for common walls.
R Rear Yard Minimum of 5’ between row house building form and rear property line,
except when rear yard is adjacent to a zoning district with a maximum
permitted building height of 30’ or less, then the minimum is 20’. For the
purpose of this regulation, an alley that is a minimum of 10’ in width that
separates a subject property from a different zoning district shall not be
considered adjacent.
U Uses Per
Story
Residential on all stories; live/work units permitted on ground level.
GU Ground
Floor Use
on 900
South
The required ground floor use space facing 900 South must be occupied
by a live/work space at least 25’ in depth. Dimensions may be modified
through Design Review (Chapter 21A.59).
E Entry
Feature
Each dwelling unit must include an allowed entry feature. See Table
21A.27.030B for allowed entry features. Dwelling units adjacent to a
street must include an entry feature on street facing façade. Pedestrian
connections, as per Subsection 21A.27.030.C.5, with minimum 5’ width
are required for each required entry feature.
U Upper Level
Step Back
Stepback
When adjacent to a lot in a zoning district with a maximum building
height of 30’ or less, the first full floor of the building above 30’ shall
step back 10’ from the building façade at finished grade along the side or
rear yard that is adjacent to the lot in the applicable zoning district. This
regulation does not apply when a lot in a different zoning district is
separated from the subject parcel by a street or alley.
OS Open Space
Area
Each dwelling unit shall include a minimum open space area that is equal
to at least 25% of the footprint of the individual unit, subject to all other
open space area requirements of Subsection 21A.27.030.C.8.1 “Open
Space Area.” A minimum of 20% of the required open space area shall
include vegetation.
BF Building
Forms Per
Lot
Multiple buildings may be built on a single lot provided all of the
buildings have frontage on a street. All buildings shall comply with all
applicable standards.
SO Side/Interior
Orientation
Dwelling units not located directly adjacent to a street are permitted,
provided the building configuration design standards for glass and
ground floor transparency are complied with on the façade with the
required entry feature.
Lots for individual row house dwelling units without public street
frontage are allowed subject to recording a final subdivision plat that:
1. Documents that new lots have adequate access to a public street by
way of easements or a shared driveway; and
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2. Multi-Family Residential, Storefront, and Vertical Mixed-Use Building Form Standards: 3835
3836
TABLE 21A.27.050.D.2 3837
2. Includes a disclosure of private infrastructure costs for any shared
infrastructure associated with the new lot(s) per Section 21A.55.110 of
this title.
MW Mid-block
Midblock
Walkway
If a midblock walkway is shown in an adopted city plan on the subject
property, a midblock walkway shall be provided. The midblock
walkway must be a minimum of 10’ wide and include a minimum 6’
wide unobstructed path.
DS Design
Standards
See Section 21A.27.030 and Chapter 21A.37 for other applicable
building configuration and design standards.
Building
Regulation
Regulation for Building Forms:
Multi-family Residential/Storefront/Vertical Mixed Use
H Height Maximum height of 125’. All heights measured from established grade.
Buildings in excess of 85’ require design review in accordance with
Chapter 21A.59.
Rooftop decks and associated railing/parapet are allowed on any roof,
including roofs at the maximum allowed height.
GH Ground
Floor
Height
Minimum ground floor height 14’.
F Front and
Corner
Side Yard
Setback
No minimum is required; however, doors are prohibited from opening
into the public right of way. Maximum 10’ unless a greater setback is
required due to existing utility easements in which case the maximum
setback shall be at the edge of the easement.
May be modified through Design Review process (Chapter 21A.59).
B Required
Build-To
Minimum of 50% of street facing facade shall be built within 5’ of the
front or corner side property line. May be modified through Design
Review process (Chapter 21A.59).
S Interior
Side Yard
No minimum required, except when an interior side yard is adjacent to a
zoning district that has a maximum permitted building height of 30’ or
less, then the minimum shall be 10’. For the purpose of this regulation,
an alley that is a minimum of 10’ in width that separates a subject
property from a different zoning district shall not be considered adjacent.
R Rear Yard No minimum required, except when rear yard is adjacent to a zoning
district with a maximum permitted building height of 30’ or less, then the
minimum is 20’. For the purpose of this regulation, an alley that is a
minimum of 10’ in width that separates a subject property from a different
zoning district shall not be considered adjacent.
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3838
3839
SECTION 15. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its 3840
first publication. 3841
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________, 3842
2023. 3843
______________________________ 3844
GU Ground
Floor Use
on 900
South
The required ground floor use space facing 900 South shall be limited to
the following uses: retail goods establishments, retail service
establishments, public service portions of businesses, restaurants,
taverns/brewpubs, bar establishments, art galleries, theaters, or
performing art facilities.
E Ground
Floor
Dwelling
Entrances
Ground floor dwelling units adjacent to a street must have an allowed
entry feature. See Table 21A.27.030B for allowed entry features.
Pedestrian connections, as per Subsection 21A.27.030.C.5, are required to
each required entry feature.
U Upper
Level Step
Back
Stepback
When adjacent to a lot in a zoning district with a maximum building
height of 30’ or less, the first full floor of the building above 30’ shall step
back 10’ from the building facade at finished grade along the side or rear
yard that is adjacent to the lot in the applicable zoning district. This
regulation does not apply when a lot in a different zoning district is
separated from the subject parcel by a street or alley.
M
W
Mid-block
Midblock
Walkway
If a midblock walkway is shown in an adopted city plan on the subject
property, a midblock walkway shall be provided. The midblock walkway
must be a minimum of 10’ wide and include a minimum 6’ wide
unobstructed path.
BF Building
Forms Per
Lot
Multiple buildings may be built on a single lot provided all of the
buildings have frontage on a street. All buildings shall comply with all
applicable standards.
OS Open
Space
Vegetation
A minimum of 20% of the required open space area shall include
vegetation.
LB Loading
Bay
Maximum of one (1) loading bay on a front façade per street face, subject
to all dimensional requirements in Section 21A.44.070. Loading bay entry
width limited to 14’ and must be screened by garage door. One loading
bay driveway is allowed in addition to any other driveway allowances.
DS Design
Standards
See Section 21A.27.030 and Chapter 21A.37 for other applicable building
configuration and design standards.
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CHAIRPERSON 3845
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN: 3846
3847
______________________________ 3848
CITY RECORDER 3849
3850
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________. 3851
3852
3853
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed. 3854
3855
______________________________ 3856
MAYOR 3857
______________________________ 3858
CITY RECORDER 3859
(SEAL) 3860
3861
Bill No. ________ of 2023. 3862
3863 3864
3865