Legislative Version Ordinance - 3/5/20241
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1 SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
2 No. _____ of 2024
3
4 (Amending the zoning text of various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code
5 pertaining to Landscaping and Buffers chapter amendments)
6
7 An ordinance amending the text of various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City
8 Code pertaining to Landscaping and Buffers Chapter amendments pursuant to Petition No.
9 PLNPCM2023-00098.
10 WHEREAS, on April 26, 2023, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission (“Planning
11 Commission”) held a public hearing on a petition submitted by Salt Lake City Mayor, Erin
12 Mendenhall--at the request of the Salt Lake City Council--to amend the zoning code pertaining
13 to the Landscaping and Buffer Chapter (Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00098); and
14 WHEREAS, at its April 26, 2023 meeting, the Planning Commission voted in favor of
15 forwarding a positive recommendation to the Salt Lake City Council on said petition;
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; and
18 WHEREAS, enforcement of the prohibition against artificial turf, which turf was
19 installed prior to the effective date of this ordinance, will be delayed for 18 months to give
20 residents an opportunity to come into compliance and Administration and Council staff will
21 make efforts to communicate pending enforcement to any constituent that has installed artificial
22 turf.
23 NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
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25 SECTION 1. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.24.010.P.12. That Subsection
26 21A.24.010.P.12 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: General Provisions:
27 Special Foothills Regulations), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
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28 12. Landscaping Aand Revegetation:
29 a. Installation of all required landscaping shall begin no later than one month after a
30 certificate of occupancy; except that if the certificate of occupancy is issued
31 between October 15 and the following April 1, installation of the landscaping
32 shall begin no later than April 30. Landscaping shall be substantially completed
33 within nine (9) months after a certificate of occupancy is issued. Landscaping
34 shall conform to the requirements of cChapter 21A.48 of this title, and shall also
35 conform to the following requirements:
36 a.(1) Front Yards Aand Side Yards: Front yards, corner side yards and interior
37 side yards shall be completely landscaped except for driveways, walkways
38 and patios/decks.
39 b.(2) Disturbed Areas: All other areas disturbed during construction shall be
40 either landscaped or revegetated to a natural state.
41 c.(3) Undevelopable Areas: Lawns or gardens are prohibited in the
42 undevelopable areas. Native and drought tolerant plant species established in
43 undevelopable areas may be enhanced by irrigation and supplemental planting
44 as approved by the Zzoning Aadministrator, provided the Zzoning
45 Aadministrator finds that such supplemental planting is in keeping with the
46 natural conditions.
47 b. Special Landscape Regulations in the FR-1/43,560 and FR-2/21,780 Districts: In
48 addition to the regulations in Chapter 21A.48 “Landscaping and Buffers” the
49 following special landscape regulations apply:
50
51 (1) Landscape Plan: In addition to the landscape plan submittal requirements
52 listed in Section 21A.48.050, landscape plans shall also include:
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54 (a) Delineation between the proposed revegetation of disturbed site areas.
55 (b) As a condition of site plan approval, a plan for erosion.
56 (c)An irrigation plan designed to provide sufficient water for at least the first
57 two years of growth to establish revegetation of natural areas.
58
59 (2) Tree Preservation and Replacement: Existing trees over 2 inches in caliper
60 that are removed from the site to accommodate development shall be replaced.
61 Whenever microclimate conditions make it practical, the proportion of
62 replacement tree species shall be the same as the trees removed.
63 (3) Slope Revegetation: All slopes graded or otherwise disturbed shall be
64 restored/replanted. Restored vegetation shall consist of native or adapted
65 grasses, herbaceous perennials, or woody trees and shrubs as appropriate for
66 slope and microclimate conditions.
67
68 SECTION 2. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.24.020.I. That Subsection
69 21A.24.020.I of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: FR-1/43,560 Foothills
70 Estate Residential District: Landscape Plan), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
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71 I. Landscape Plan: A landscape plan conforming to the requirements of chapter Section
72 21A.48.050 and Subsection 21A.24.010.P of this title shall be required.
73
74 SECTION 3. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.24.030. That Subsection
75 21A.24.030.I of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: FR-1/21,780 Foothills
76 Residential District: Landscape Plan), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
77 I. Landscape Plan: A landscape plan conforming to the requirements of chapter Section
78 21A.48.050 and Subsection 21A.24.010.P of this title shall be required.
79
80
81 SECTION 4. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.24.120.G. That Subsection
82 21A.24.120.G of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: RMF-30 Low Density
83 Multi-Family Residential District: RMF-30 Building Type Zoning Standards), shall be and
84 hereby is amended to read as follows:
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Building TypeBuilding Regulation
Single-
Family
Dwelling
Two-
Family
Dwelling
Multi-
Family
Residential
Row
House1
Sideways
Row
House1
Cottage
Development1
Tiny
House1
Non
Residential
Building
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Building TypeBuilding Regulation
Single-
Family
Dwelling
Two-
Family
Dwelling
Multi-
Family
Residential
Row
House1
Sideways
Row
House1
Cottage
Development1
Tiny
House1
Non
Residential
Building
H Height 30’Pitched Roof-
23’
Flat Roof-16’
16’30’
F Front yard setback 20’ or the average of the block face
C Corner side yard setback 10’
S Interior side yard setback 4’ on one side
10’ on the other
10’4’6’ on one
side
10’ on
the other
4’10’
R Rear yard Minimum of 20% lot depth, need not exceed 25’10’Minimum
of 20% lot
depth, need
not exceed
25’
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L Minimum lot size2 2,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit 1,500 sq. ft. per
dwelling unit
5,000 sq. ft.
per
building
DU Maximum Dwelling Units per
Form
1 2 8 6 8 per
development
1 n/a
BC Maximum Building Coverage 50%
LY Required Landscaped Yards The front and corner side yards shall be maintained as landscape yards.
LB Landscape Buffers per
subsectionChapter 21A.48.080 C
of this title.
X X X
G Attached Garages Garage doors accessed from the front or corner side yard shall be no wider than 50% of the front
facade of the structure and set back at least 5’ from the street facing building facade and at least
20’ from the property line. Interior side loaded garages are permitted.
DS Design Standards All new buildings are subject to applicable design standards in cChapter 21A.37 of this title.
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87
88 SECTION 5. Amending the Text of Section 21A.26.010. That Section 21A.26.010 of
89 the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Commercial Districts: General Provisions), shall be and hereby
90 is amended as follows:
91 a. That Subsection 21A.26.010.C.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
92
93 C. Impact Controls Aand General Restrictions Iin Tthe Commercial Districts:
94
95 1. Refuse Control: Temporary storage of refuse materials shall be limited to that
96 produced on the premises. Refuse containers must be covered and shall be stored
97 within completely enclosed buildings or screened in conformance with the
98 requirements of chapter Section 21A.40.1208 of this title. For buildings existing as of
99 April 12, 1995, this screening provision shall be required if the floor area or parking
100 requirements are increased by twenty five percent (25%) or more by an expansion to
101 the building or change in the type of land use.
102
103 b. That Subsection 21A.26.010.H shall be amended to read as follows:
104
105 H. Landscaping Aand Buffering: The landscaping and buffering requirements for the
106 Ccommercial Ddistricts shall be as specified in cChapter 21A.48 , including
107 section 21A.48.110, of this title.
108
109 SECTION 6. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.26.020.G. That Subsection
110 21A.26.020.G of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Commercial Districts: CN Neighborhood
111 Commercial District: Landscape Yard Requirements), shall be and hereby is amended to read as
112 follows:
113 G. Landscape Yard Requirements: Front and corner side yards shall be maintained as
114 landscape yards, conforming to the requirements of Chapter 21A.48. Subject to site plan
115 review approval, part or all of the landscape yard may be a patio or plaza, conforming to
116 the requirements of Chaptersection 21A.48.090 of this title.
117
118 SECTION 7. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.26.025.G. That Subsection
119 21A.26.025.G of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Commercial Districts: SNB Small
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120 Neighborhood Business District: Landscape Yard Requirements), shall be and hereby is
121 amended to read as follows:
122 G. Landscape Yard Requirements: Front and corner side yards shall be maintained as
123 landscape yards. Subject to site plan review approval, part or the entire landscape yard
124 may be a patio or plaza, conforming to the requirements of section 21A.48.090 of this
125 title.
126
127 SECTION 8. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.26.040.F. That Subsection
128 21A.26.040.F of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Commercial Districts: CS Community
129 Shopping District: Landscape Yard Requirements), shall be and hereby is amended to read as
130 follows:
131 F. Landscape Yard Requirements: A landscape yard of fifteen feet (15’) shall be required on
132 all front and corner side yards, conforming to the requirements of Chaptersection
133 21A.48.090 of this title.
134
135 SECTION 9. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.26.050.E. That Subsection
136 21A.26.050.E of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Commercial Districts: CC Corridor
137 Commercial District: Landscape Yard Requirements), shall be and hereby is amended to read as
138 follows:
139 F. Landscape Yard Requirements: A landscape yard of fifteen feet (15’) shall be required on
140 all front and corner side yards, conforming to the requirements of Chaptersection
141 21A.48.090 and subsection 21A.48.100C of this title.
142
143
144 SECTION 10. Amending the Text of Section 21A.26.060. That Section 21A.26.060 of
145 the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Commercial Districts: CSHBD Sugar House Business District
146 (CSHBD1 and CSHBD2)), shall be and hereby is amended as follows:
147 a. That Subsection 21A.26.060.J shall be amended to read as follows:
148
149 J. Park Strip Materials: Propertiesy within this zoning district may utilize alternative park
150 strip landscaping materials. Alternative materials are subject to planning director
151 approval based on its compliance with the adopted shall be considered part of
152 an improvement district subject to the provisions of Section 21A.48.060, and as such,
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153 alternative materials may be utilized for park strips. Alternative material is subject to
154 planning director approval based on its compliance with the adopted “Circulation and
155 Streetscape Amenities Plan” or its successor.
156 b. That Subsection 21A.26.060.K shall be amended to read as follows:
157
158 K. Street Trees: Street trees are required and subject to the regulations in ChapterSection
159 21A.48.060. If a park strip does not exist, street trees are required when the sidewalk
160 width of at least 10’ can be maintained, to which required street trees shall be planted in
161 tree wells with tree grates with sufficient soil volume as determined by the Urban
162 Forestry Division.
163
164 SECTION 11. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.26.070.E. That Subsection
165 21A.26.070.E of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Commercial Districts: CG General
166 Commercial District: Landscape Yard Requirements), shall be and hereby is amended to read as
167 follows:
168 E. Landscape Yard Requirements: A landscape yard of five feet shall be required on all
169 front or corner side yards, conforming to the requirements of Section Chapter 21A.48.090
170 of this title.
171
172 SECTION 12. Amending the Text of Section 21A.28.010. That Section 21A.28.010 of
173 the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Manufacturing Districts: General Provisions), shall be and
174 hereby is amended as follows:
175 a. That Subsection 21A.28.010.B.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
176
177 B. Impact Controls Aand General Restrictions Iin Tthe Manufacturing Districts:
178
179 1. Refuse Control: Refuse containers must be covered and shall be stored within
180 completely enclosed buildings or screened in conformance with the requirements of
181 Section chapter 21A.4840.120 of this title.
182 b. That Subsection 21A.28.010.G shall be amended to read as follows:
183
184 G. Landscaping Aand Buffering: All uses in the manufacturing districts shall comply with
185 the provisions governing landscaping and buffering in cChapter 21A.48 of this title,
186 including section 21A.48.110 of this title.
187
188
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189 SECTION 13. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.28.030.E. That Subsection
190 21A.28.030.E of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Manufacturing Districts: M-2 Heavy
191 Manufacturing District: Landscape Yard Requirements), shall be and hereby is amended to read
192 as follows:
193 E. Landscape Yard Requirements: The first twenty five feet (25’) of all required front yards
194 and the first fifteen feet (15’) of all required corner side yards shall be maintained as
195 landscape yards in conformance with the requirements of cChapter 21A.48 of this title,
196 including section 21A.48.110 of this title.
197
198 SECTION 14. Amending the Text of Section 21A.30.010. That Section 21A.30.010 of
199 the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Downtown Districts: General Provisions), shall be and hereby
200 is amended to read as follows:
201 21A.30.010: GENERAL PROVISIONS:
202 A. Statement of Intent: The downtown districts are intended to provide use, bulk, urban
203 design and other controls and regulations appropriate to the commercial core of the city
204 and adjacent areas in order to enhance employment opportunities; to encourage the
205 efficient use of land; to enhance property values; to improve the design quality of
206 downtown areas; to create a unique downtown center which fosters the arts,
207 entertainment, financial, office, retail and governmental activities; to provide safety and
208 security; encourage permitted residential uses within the downtown area; and to help
209 implement adopted plans.
210 B. Permitted Uses: The uses specified as permitted uses in Section 21A.33.050, “Table of
211 Permitted and Conditional Uses for Downtown Districts”, of this title are permitted;
212 provided, that they comply with all requirements of this chapter, the general standards set
213 forth in Part IV of this title, and all other applicable requirements of this title.
214
215 1. Conditional Uses: The uses specified as conditional uses in Section 21A.33.050,
216 “Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses for Downtown Districts”, of this title, may
217 be allowed in the downtown districts provided they are approved pursuant to the
218 standards and procedures for conditional uses set forth in Chapter 21A.54 of this title,
219 and comply with all other applicable requirements.
220
221 C. Impact Controls and General Restrictions in the Downtown Districts:
222
223 1. Refuse Control: Refuse containers must be covered and shall be stored within
224 completely enclosed buildings or screened in conformance with the requirements of
225 Section 21A.40.120chapter 21A.48 of this title. For buildings existing as of April 12,
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226 1995, this screening provision shall be required if the floor area or parking
227 requirements are increased by twenty five percent (25%) or more by an expansion to
228 the building or change in the type of land use.
229 2. Lighting: On site lighting, including parking lot lighting and illuminated signs, shall
230 be located, directed or designed in such a manner so as not to create glare on adjacent
231 properties.
232 3. Fencing for Vacant Lots in the D-1 Central Business District and D-4 Downtown
233 Secondary Central Business District: Fencing shall be required on those lots
234 becoming vacant, where no replacement use is proposed, in conformance with the
235 following:
236
237 a. Fencing, pursuant to Section 21A.40.120 of this title, is required to secure vacant
238 lots in the downtown area;
239 b. Fencing shall consist of wrought iron or other similar material (chainlink is
240 prohibited); and
241 c. Fencing shall be open so as not to create a visual barrier, and shall be limited to a
242 maximum of 4 feet in height, with the exception of a fence located within a sight
243 distance on any corner lot as noted in Section 21A.40.120 of this title.
244
245 The approval of a building permit shall be delegated to the building official with the
246 input of the planning director, to determine if the fencing materials, location, and
247 height are compatible with adjacent properties in a given setting.
248
249 D. Outdoor Sales, Display and Storage: “Sales and display (outdoor)” and “storage and
250 display (outdoor)”, as defined in Chapter 21A.62 of this title, are allowed where
251 specifically authorized in Section 21A.33.050, “Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses
252 for Downtown Districts”, of this title. These uses shall conform to the following:
253
254 1. The outdoor sales or display of merchandise shall not encroach into areas of required
255 parking for periods longer than 30 days;
256 2. The outdoor sales or display of merchandise shall not be located in any required yard
257 area within the lot when the required yard abuts a residential zoning district;
258 3. The outdoor sales or display of merchandise shall not include the use of banners,
259 pennants or strings of pennants;
260 4. Outdoor storage shall be allowed only where specifically authorized in the applicable
261 district regulation and shall be required to be fully screened with opaque fencing not
262 to exceed eight feet in height; and
263 5. Outdoor sales and display and outdoor storage shall also be permitted when part of an
264 authorized temporary use as established in Chapter 21A.42 of this title.
265
266 E. Restrictions on Parking Lots and Structures: An excessive amount of at or above ground
267 parking lots and structures can negatively impact the urban design objectives of the
268 Downtown Zzoning Ddistricts. To control such impacts, the following regulations apply
269 to surface parking and above grade structures:
270
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271 1. Parking shall be located behind principal buildings or incorporated into the principal
272 building provided the parking is wrapped on street facing facades with a use allowed
273 in the zone other than parking.
274 2. A parking lot shall not consist of more than two double-loaded parking aisles (bays)
275 adjacent to each other. The length of a parking lot shall not exceed 10 stalls. Parking
276 for government facilities necessary for public health and safety are exempt from this
277 provision.
278
Illustration of Regulation 21A.010.E.2 Surface Parking Lots
279
280 3. Parking lots, garages or parking structures, proposed as the only principal use on a
281 property that has frontage on a public street and that would result in a building
282 demolition are prohibited in the Downtown zoning districts.
283 4. No special restrictions shall apply to belowground parking facilities.
284
285 F. Midblock Walkways: As part of the city’s plan for the downtown area, it is intended that
286 midblock walkways be provided to increase pedestrian connectivity and overall livability
287 downtown through the creation of an intricate pedestrian network. The city has adopted
288 the Downtown Plan that includes a midblock walkway map and establishes a need for
289 such walkways as the Downtown grows. Because the districts within the downtown area
290 allow building heights that exceed those of other districts in the city, the requirement for
291 a midblock walkway is considered to be necessary to alleviate pedestrian impacts on the
292 public sidewalks by dispersing future use of the public sidewalks. All buildings
293 constructed after the effective date hereof within the Downtown zoning districts shall
294 conform to this officially adopted plan for midblock walkways, in addition to the
295 following standards:
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297 1. Any new development shall provide a midblock walkway if a midblock walkway on
298 the subject property has been identified in a master plan that has been adopted by the
299 city.
300 2. The following standards apply to the midblock walkway:
301 a. The midblock walkway must be a minimum of 15’ wide and include a minimum
302 6’ wide unobstructed path.
303 b. The midblock walkway may be incorporated into the building provided it is open
304 to the public. A sign shall be posted indicating that the public may use the
305 walkway.
306 c. Building encroachments into the midblock walkway are permitted if they include
307 one or more of the following elements:
308
309 (1) Colonnades;
310 (2) Staircases;
311 (3) Balconies: All balconies must be located at the third story or above.
312 (4) Building overhangs and associated cantilever: - These coverings may be
313 between 9 and 14’ above the level of the sidewalk. They shall provide a
314 minimum depth of coverage of six feet and project no closer to the curb than
315 three feet.
316 (5) Skybridge: A single skybridge is permitted. All skybridges must be located at
317 the third, fourth, or fifth stories.
318 (6) Other architectural element(s) not listed above that offers refuge from weather
319 and/or provide publicly accessible usable space.
320
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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322 G. Sidewalks: For all downtown districts, sidewalks must be a clear walking path that is a
323 minimum of 10’ wide. Outdoor dining shall be permitted within the sidewalk if it
324 complies with the minimum width of a clear path as defined in the outdoor dining design
325 guidelines.
326
327 H. Landscaping and Buffers: All uses in the downtown districts shall comply with the
328 provisions governing landscaping and buffers in Chapter 21A.48 of this title. Where a
329 park strip does not exist, street trees are only required when the sidewalk width of at least
330 10’ can be maintained, in which required street trees shall be planted in tree wells with
331 tree grates.
332
333 IH.Additional Standards: All uses in the downtown districts shall comply with the standards
334 set in Part IV, Regulations of General Applicability, of this title, including the applicable
335 standards in the following chapters:
336
337 1. 21A.36 General Provisions
338 2. 21A.37 Design Standards
339 3. 21A.38 Nonconforming Uses and Noncomplying Structures
340 4. 21A.40 Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures
341 5. 21A.42 Temporary Uses
342 6. 21A.44 Off Street Parking, Mobility, and Loading
343 7. 21A.46 Signs
344 8. 21A.48 Landscaping and Buffers
345 9. Any other applicable chapter of this title that may include applicable provisions.
346
347
348 SECTION 15. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.30.020.C. That Subsection
349 21A.30.020.C of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Downtown Districts: D-1 Central Business
350 District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
351 C. D-1 District General Regulations: The regulations established in this section apply to the
352 D-1 District as a whole.
353
354 1. Yard Requirements: No minimum yards are required. A maximum yard of eight feet
355 is allowed.
356 a. If provided, the yard must include one of the following elements:
357
358 i. Seating at a ratio of at least one bench for every 500 square feet of yard space;
359 or
360 ii. Landscaping that includes an increase of at least 25% in the total number of
361 trees required to be planted on the site; or
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362 iii. Awning or a similar form of weather protection that covers at least five feet in
363 width and length from all street-facing building entrances.
364 b. Exceptions to this requirement may be authorized through the design review
365 process, subject to the requirements of Chapter 21A.59 of this title.
366 c. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may
367 modify this requirement to accommodate a wider sidewalk if the adjacent public
368 sidewalk is less than 15’ wide and the resulting modification to the setback results
369 in a more efficient public sidewalk. The planning director may waive this
370 requirement for any addition, expansions, or intensification, which increases the
371 floor area or parking requirement by less than 50% if the planning director finds
372 the following:
373
374 i. The architecture of the addition is compatible with the architecture of the
375 original structure or the surrounding architecture, or
376 ii. The addition reduces the extent of the noncompliance of the existing building.
377
378 d. Regardless of the setback provided, doors shall be setback a minimum distance to
379 allow the door to operate without swinging into a right of way or midblock
380 walkway.
381 e. Interior Side Yards: No minimum interior side yard is required.
382 f. Rear Yard: No minimum rear yard is required.
383
384 4. Landscape Requirements For Demolition Sites: Vacant lots, resulting from
385 demolition activities where no replacement use is proposed, shall conform to chapter
386 21A.48 of this title, special landscape requirements applicable to the D-1 Central
387 Business District.
388
389 SECTION 16. Amending the Text of Section 21A.32.030. That Section 21A.32.030 of
390 the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Special Purpose Districts: BP Business Park District), shall be
391 and hereby is amended as follows:
392 a. That Subsection 21A.32.030.E shall be amended to read as follows:
393
394 E. Minimum Open Space Area: The minimum open space area for any use shall not be less
395 than fifteen percent (15%) of the lot area.
396
397 1. At least thirty three percent (33%) of the required open space area shall be covered
398 with vegetation.
399 2. All landscaped open space areas shall conform with the water efficient landscaping
400 standards found in section Chapter 21A.48.055 of this title.
401
402
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403 b. That Subsection 21A.32.030.I shall be amended to read as follows:
404
405 I. Other District Regulations: In addition to the foregoing regulations, all uses shall comply
406 with the following requirements:
407
408 1. Enclosed Operations: All principal uses shall take place within entirely enclosed
409 buildings.
410 2. Outdoor Storage: Accessory outdoor storage shall be screened with a solid fence and
411 approved through the site plan review process.
412 3. Nuisance Impacts: Uses and processes shall be limited to those that do not create a
413 nuisance to the use and enjoyment of adjacent property due to odor, dust, smoke,
414 gases, vapors, noise, light, vibration, refuse matter or water carried waste. The use of
415 explosive or radioactive materials, or any other hazardous materials, shall conform to
416 all applicable State or Federal regulations.
417 4. Property Zoned Business Park: When a property zoned Business Park abuts, or is
418 across the street from, an AG-2 or AG-5 Zoning District the following standards shall
419 apply:
420
421 a. Buildings shall be prohibited within one hundred feet (100’) of the adjacent
422 property line;
423 b. Parking lots shall be prohibited within fifty feet (50’) of the adjacent property
424 line; and
425 c. The portion of the lot located between the adjacent property line and the parking
426 lot or building shall be improved in the form of a landscaped buffer with a
427 minimum five foot (5-’)foot berm and shall comply with the provisions of
428 subsection Chapter 21A.48.080D3 of this title.
429
430 SECTION 17. Amending the Text of Section 21A.32.040. That Section 21A.32.040 of
431 the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Special Purpose Districts: FP Foothills Protection District),
432 shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
433 21A.32.040: FP FOOTHILLS PROTECTION DISTRICT:
434
435 A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the FP Foothills Protection District is to protect the
436 foothill areas from intensive development in order to protect the scenic value of these
437 areas, wildlife habitats and to minimize flooding and erosion. This district is appropriate
438 in areas where supported by applicable master plans.
439
440 B. Uses: Uses in the FP Foothills Protection District as specified in sSection 21A.33.070,
441 “Table Oof Permitted Aand Conditional Uses Ffor Special Purpose Districts”, of this
442 title, are permitted subject to the general provisions set forth in sSection 21A.32.010 of
443 this chapter and this section.
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444
445 C. Special Foothills Regulations: The regulations contained in sSubsection 21A.24.010.P of
446 this title, shall apply to the FP Foothills Protection District.
447
448 D. Minimum Lot Area Aand Lot Width: Any use, except trailheads, in the FP Foothills
449 Protection District shall comply with the following lot area and width requirements:
450 1. Minimum lot area: Sixteen (16) acres.
451 2. Minimum lot width: One hundred forty feet (140’).
452
453 E. Maximum Building Height: See sSubsection 21A.24.010.P of this title for special
454 foothills regulations governing building height.
455 F. Minimum Yard Requirements: No principal or accessory building shall be located within
456 twenty feet (20’) of the front or corner side lot line nor shall any principal or accessory
457 building be located within seventy five feet (75’) of any side or rear lot line. Accessory
458 structures (other than accessory buildings) shall conform to sSection 21A.36.020,
459 tTable 21A.36.020.B of this title.
460 G. Maximum Disturbed Area: The disturbed site area shall not exceed two (2) acres. For the
461 purposes of this district, “disturbed areas” shall be defined as areas of grading and
462 removal of existing vegetation for principal and accessory buildings and areas to be hard
463 surfaced.
464 H. Slope Restrictions: To protect the visual and environmental quality of foothill areas, no
465 building shall be constructed on any portion of the site that exceeds a thirty percent
466 (30%) slope for lots in subdivisions granted preliminary approval by the Pplanning
467 Ccommission after November 4, 1994.
468 I. Fence Restrictions: Fences and walls shall only be constructed after first obtaining a
469 building permit subject to the standards of this subsection.
470 1. Site Plan Submittal: As a part of the site plan review process, a fencing plan shall be
471 submitted which shall show:
472 a. Any specific subdivision approval conditions regarding fencing;
473 b. Material specifications and illustrations necessary to determine compliance with
474 specific subdivision approval limitations and the standards of this section.
475 2. Field Fencing Oof Designated Undevelopable Areas: Fencing on areas identified as
476 undevelopable areas or transitional areas on any subdivision granted preliminary
477 approval by the Pplanning Ccommission after November 4, 1994, or any lot
478 previously platted which identifies undevelopable areas or transitional areas shall be
479 limited to the following standards unless subdivision approval granted prior to
480 November 4, 1994, included specific fencing requirements which are more restrictive.
481 The more restrictive requirement shall apply.
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482 a. A low visibility see through fence shall consist of flat black colored steel “T”
483 posts and not more than four (4) strands of nonbarbed steel wire, strung at even
484 vertical spacing on the “T” post, and erected to a height of not more than forty
485 two inches (42”) above the natural ground surface.
486 b. When fencing lot boundary lines, vegetation or native brush shall not be cleared
487 so as to create a visible demarcation from off site.
488 c. The existing surface of the ground shall not be changed by grading activities
489 when erecting boundary fences.
490 d. Fence materials and designs must not create a hazard for big game wildlife
491 species.
492 e. No field fencing shall be erected in conflict with pedestrian easements dedicated
493 to Salt Lake City.
494 3. Buildable Area Fencing: Fencing on any portions of a lot identified as buildable area
495 or required side yard on any subdivision granted preliminary approval by the
496 Pplanning Ccommission after November 4, 1994, or any lot previously platted which
497 identifies undevelopable areas or transitional areas shall be limited to the following
498 standards unless subdivision approval granted prior to November 4, 1994, includes
499 specific fencing requirements which are more restrictive. The more restrictive
500 requirement shall apply.
501 a. An open, see through fence shall be constructed of tubular steel, wrought iron or
502 similar materials, finished with a flat black, nonreflective finish constructed to a
503 height of six feet (6’) or less; or
504 b. A sight obscuring or privacy type fence shall be of earth tone colors, or similar
505 materials to the primary dwelling, and located in a way to screen private outdoor
506 living spaces from off site view.
507 4. Front Oor Corner Side Yard Fencing: Walls and fences located within the front or
508 corner side yards or along dedicated roads shall not exceed a maximum of forty two
509 inches (42”) in height.
510 J. Special Landscape Regulations: In addition to the regulations in Chapter 21A.48
511 “Landscaping and Buffers” the following special landscape regulations apply:
512
513 1. Landscape Plan: In addition to the landscape plan submittal requirements listed in
514 Section 21A.48.050, landscape plans shall also include:
515
516 a. Delineation between proposed revegetation of disturbed areas of the site, and
517 road/driveway areas. The landscape plan shall extend 100 feet beyond the
518 disturbed site area and 25 feet beyond the limits of grading for roads/driveways,
519 but need not include any portions of the site designated as undevelopable unless
520 these areas are disturbed.
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521 b. As a condition of site plan approval, a plan for erosion protection.
522 c. An irrigation plan designed to provide sufficient water for at least the first 2 years
523 of growth to establish revegetation of natural areas.
524
525
526 2. Maximum Disturbed Area: The maximum disturbed area shall not exceed 10% of the
527 total site area.
528 3. Tree Preservation and Replacement: Existing trees over 2 inches in caliper that are
529 removed from the site to accommodate development shall be replaced. Whenever
530 microclimate conditions make it practical, the proportion of replacement tree species
531 shall be the same as the trees removed.
532 4. Limits on Turf: To minimize the impact on the natural landscape and promote the
533 intent of this district, the area of turf grasses shall not exceed 33% of the area to be
534 landscaped and shall not encroach into undevelopable areas.
535 5. Slope Revegetation: All slopes graded or otherwise disturbed shall be
536 restored/replanted. Restored vegetation shall consist of native or adapted grasses,
537 herbaceous perennials, or woody trees and shrubs as appropriate for slope, soil and
538 microclimate conditions.
539
540 SECTION 18. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.32.130.I. That Subsection
541 21A.32.130.I of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Special Purpose Districts: MU Mixed Use
542 District: Landscape Buffers), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
543 I. Landscape Buffers: Where a nonresidential or mixed use lot abuts a residential or vacant
544 lot within the MU Mixed Use District or any Residential District, a ten foot (10’)
545 landscape buffer shall be provided subject to the improvement requirements of subsection
546 Chapter 21A.48.080D of this title.
547
548 SECTION 19. Amending the Text of Section 21A.34.030. That Section 21A.34.030 of
549 the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Overlay Districts: T Transitional Overlay District), shall be and
550 hereby is amended to read as follows:
551
552 21A.34.030: T TRANSITIONAL OVERLAY DISTRICT:
553
554 A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the T Transitional Overlay District is to allow for the
555 redevelopment of certain older residential areas for limited commercial and light
556 industrial uses. This district is intended to provide a higher level of control over such
557 activity to ensure that the use and enjoyment of existing residential properties is not
558 substantially diminished by future nonresidential redevelopment. The intent of this
559 district shall be achieved by designating certain nonresidential uses as conditional uses
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560 within the overlay district and requiring future redevelopment to comply with established
561 standards for compatibility and buffering as set forth in this section.
562 B. District Locational Criteria: Residential areas covered by the T Transitional Overlay
563 District are characterized by:
564 1. A land use designation in the Ccity’s General Plan identifying reuse or redevelopment
565 for nonresidential uses;
566 2. The presence of external influences, such as proximity to expressways, railroad tracks
567 and incompatible uses, which impact the long term viability of residential use; and
568 3. Deteriorating housing stock.
569
570 C. Permitted Uses: The uses specified as permitted uses in the table of permitted and
571 conditional uses set forth in pPart III of this title for the underlying district shall be
572 permitted uses and no other.
573 D. Conditional Uses: The uses specified as conditional uses in the table of permitted and
574 conditional uses set forth in pPart III of this title for the underlying district shall be
575 conditional uses. In addition to the conditional uses permitted in the underlying district,
576 the following uses shall be allowed as conditional uses in the T tTransitional oOverlay
577 dDistrict:
578 1. Light manufacturing and industrial assembly uses;
579 2. Warehouse and wholesale uses in which goods and materials are stored in completely
580 enclosed buildings;
581 3. Offices;
582 4. Furniture and appliance repair shops;
583 5. Commercial photography studios and photofinishing laboratories;
584 6. Retail goods establishments;
585 7. Retail services establishments;
586 8. Medical and dental offices and clinics; and
587 9. Medical laboratories.
588
589 E. Minimum Lot Area: The minimum lot area for any conditional use shall be ten thousand
590 (10,000) square feet.
591 F. Minimum Lot Width: The minimum lot width for any conditional use shall be sixty feet
592 (60’).
593 G. Maximum Building Height: The maximum building height for conditional uses shall be
594 thirty five feet (35’).
595 H. Site Design Criteria: The land use compatibility of a proposed conditional use shall be
596 assessed, through the application of the following criteria in addition to the standards for
597 conditional uses set forth in cChapter 21A.54, “Conditional Uses”, of this title.
598 1. The proposed principal building shall be located not less than twenty feet (20’) from
599 any residential dwelling;
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600 2. Interior side yards for lots abutting residential uses shall not be less than twelve feet
601 (12’);
602 3. Interior side yards for lots abutting another nonresidential use shall not be less than
603 eight feet (8’);
604 4. Front and corner side yards shall be provided consistent with the underlying zoning
605 district;
606 5. Rear yards shall not be less than twenty five feet (25’);
607 6. Signs should be limited to one flat nonilluminated identification sign not more than
608 six (6) square feet per fifty feet (50’) of lot frontage.
609
610 I. Buffer Requirements: All conditional uses shall conform to the buffer requirements
611 established in subsection 21A.48.100E of this title.
612 JI. Application: The application for a conditional use in the transitional overlay district shall
613 include information in sufficient detail so that the planning commission may judge the
614 compatibility of the conditional use with the existing residential conditions and the
615 adopted mixed use development policies and for the planning commission to assess the
616 impacts to the existing neighborhood. The following specific information shall also be
617 provided in the application:
618
619 1. The amount of employee, customer or other business related traffic (i.e., delivery and
620 pick up) expected to be generated by the proposed use;
621 2. Traffic impact analysis determining the anticipated effect on contiguous streets and
622 necessary improvements to the street network required to maintain an acceptable
623 level of service for the neighborhood;
624 3. The location and design of vehicular access to the proposed use, the amount of off
625 street parking facilities, and the location, arrangement and dimensions of loading and
626 unloading facilities;
627 4. Hours of operation of the business;
628 5. The amount of noise, noxious odors, fumes or vibration anticipated from the proposed
629 use;
630 6. Schematic elevations of all building facades indicating building materials, entries,
631 loading docks, signage and building height;
632 7. Schematic landscape plan.
633
634 KJ.Standards: In evaluating the suitability of a proposed conditional use, the planning
635 commission shall consider the following standards:
636 1. In addition to all the requirements, standards and criteria established for the
637 transitional overlay district, each conditional use must satisfy the requirements of
638 cChapter 21A.54, “Conditional Uses”, of this title.
639 2. The applicant has the burden of establishing to the planning commission that the
640 proposed conditional use meets the purposes of the transitional overlay district.
641
642 SECTION 20. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.34.040.FF. That Subsection
643 21A.34.040.FF of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Overlay Districts: AFPP Airport Flight Path
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644 Protection Overlay District: Airport Parking Lot Landscaping), shall be and hereby is amended
645 to read as follows:
646 FF.Airport Parking Lot Landscaping: All parking lots located within the airport
647 landscaping overlay district shall comply with the following guidelines:
648
649 1. General Landscaping Performance Standards: Landscaping plans for parking lots
650 shall be developed to reflect a balance between the responsibility of ensuring the
651 safety and security of persons and property with the objective of creating aesthetically
652 pleasing, environmentally sensitive landscapes. Landscaping should address city
653 goals related to reduction of urban heat islands, visual buffering of parking lots,
654 impacts of noise, water conservation, as well as minimization of dust, runoff and
655 sedimentation. Landscaping shall consist of a variety of landscape materials, which
656 may include trees, turf, ground cover, shrubs, perennials, managed water features, and
657 rock features. Drought tolerant, native, or adapted or resistant vegetation, which
658 reflects the natural vegetation and geography of the region, should shall be used to
659 create an aesthetically appealing landscape.
660 2. Reduction Oof Urban Heat Islands: The following standards are intended to help
661 mitigate the contribution to the urban heat island effect from large parking areas.
662 Parking lot owners or operators may use a combination of any of the following
663 methods to reduce urban heat:
664
665 a. The total airport parking supply shall consist of a combination of surface and
666 structured parking lots. Structured parking shall offset the area of surface parking
667 that is otherwise required, thereby reducing the area that contributes to urban heat.
668 b. Landscaping within large land use areas may be evaluated in terms of a
669 comprehensive planned development program to consider the total landscaping
670 within the entire development area. Landscaping may be shifted from the interior
671 of parking lots to other areas within the developed area.
672 c. Landscaping, which includes trees, shrubs, ground cover and perennials, shall be
673 dispersed throughout parking lots to provide shade while ensuring trees are not
674 planted at a spacing or density that will encourage wildlife use or create an
675 aviation hazard.
676 d. Shade for pedestrians shall be provided in parking lots through the use of
677 pedestrian shelters integrated with landscaping.
678 e. Interior landscaped areas shall be provided in parking lots to reduce heat, provide
679 a visual buffer and reduce runoff.
680 f. No specific ratio of trees and shrubs to landscaped area is required.
681
682 3. Visual Buffering: Landscaped buffers, not less than ten feet (10’) in width, shall be
683 provided, where feasible, between parking lots and primary entrance and exit roads.
684 Visual screening shall be provided within landscape buffers to enhance aesthetics and
685 reduce visibility of parked vehicles. Visual screening may consist of a combination of
686 earth berms, shrubs, trees or other methods.
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687 4. Water Conservation: To promote water conservation, landscape concepts shall
688 incorporate features that use trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, ground cover, and
689 perennials that are drought tolerant, native, or adapted or resistant species that can
690 withstand dry conditions once established. The plant list developed by the city, titled
691 “Water Conserving Plants Ffor Salt Lake City”, shall be used as the primary reference
692 in determining drought tolerance of plants. All irrigation systems shall be designed
693 for efficient use of potable water. Traditional Tturf areas is are prohibited should be
694 minimized in favor of alternative landscape practices to reduce the use of water.
695 5. Temporary Parking Lots: Parking lots that are intended to be in use for three (3) years
696 or less are exempt from parking lot landscaping requirements. Such parking lots may
697 exist to phase the construction of other facilities and shall be removed once the
698 facilities are completed. Temporary lots that are within the area of an approved
699 comprehensive plan may remain in use for the duration approved in the plan.
700 However, temporary parking lots shall still comply with applicable development
701 standards for parking lots as outlined in cChapter 21A.44 of this title. Parking lots
702 that remain in use by the public beyond three (3) years shall be brought into
703 compliance with these standards within twelve (12) months.
704 6. Operational Aand Maintenance Lots: Parking lots that are not available to the public
705 for parking and are used to store vehicles, operational materials, or maintenance
706 equipment are exempt from landscaping requirements. The portions of permanent
707 storage lots that are adjacent to public areas shall be landscaped using acceptable
708 landscaping principles contained herein to screen the storage area from public view.
709 7. Plan Approval: All landscape plans shall be coordinated with the city’s development
710 review team (DRT) and planning division, for review and comment on compliance
711 with city ordinances and these performance standards. The planning director and
712 director of airports shall jointly approve final landscaping plans for any airport
713 parking lot.
714
715 SECTION 21. Amending the Text of Section 21A.34.140. That Section 21A.34.140 of
716 the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Overlay Districts: Northwest Quadrant Overlay District), shall
717 be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
718 21A.34.140: NORTHWEST QUADRANT OVERLAY DISTRICT:
719 A. Northwest Quadrant Overlay District:
720 1. Purpose: The purpose of the Northwest Quadrant Overlay District is to protect
721 sensitive lands and wildlife habitat; allow for the continuation of agricultural uses;
722 and allow for the development of lands in appropriate areas that contribute to the
723 future economic growth of the Ccity and will not negatively impact sensitive lands,
724 habitats, and waterways in the area north of I-80 and west of the Salt Lake
725 International Airport. Sites within this area may be subject to difficult environmental
726 and site conditions. The overlay defines three (3) subareas: the Development Area,
727 the Eco-Industrial Buffer Area, and the Natural Area.
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728 2. Public Improvements Aand Dedications: The undeveloped land in the Northwest
729 Quadrant requires public improvements to ensure the long term development
730 potential and success of the area. All development subject to a site development or
731 building permit, shall be required to provide public improvements required by Ccity
732 departments as outlined in their Mmaster Pplans.
733 3. State Aand Federal Permits Required: A site development and/or building permit
734 shall not be granted unless the applicant has first obtained any necessary State and/or
735 Federal wetlands and/or stream alteration permits.
736 4. Precedence: For areas where the LC Lowland Conservancy Overlay District is
737 mapped within the Northwest Quadrant Development Area and/or the Northwest
738 Quadrant Eco-Industrial Buffer Area, the LC Lowland Conservancy Overlay District
739 shall take precedence.
740
741 B. Northwest Quadrant Development Area: The purpose of this area of the Northwest
742 Quadrant Overlay District is to allow for new development to occur in a way that allows
743 for the growth of light industrial uses in the Ccity while minimizing impacts to wildlife
744 and the surrounding sensitive Great Salt Lake shore lands. This area is identified on the
745 zoning map.
746
747 1. General Requirements:
748
749 a. Minimum Yard Requirements:
750
751 (1) Front Yard: Twenty feet (20’).
752 (2) Corner Side Yard: Twenty feet (20’).
753 (3) Interior Side Yard: None required.
754 (4) Rear Yard: None required.
755
756 b. Lighting: All lighting on the property, including lighting on the buildings, parking
757 areas, and for signs shall be shielded to direct light down and away from the edges
758 of the property to eliminate glare or light into adjacent properties and have cutoffs
759 to prevent upward lighting. Uplighting and event searchlights are prohibited.
760 c. Roof Color: Light reflective roofing material with a minimum solar reflective
761 index (SRI) of 82 shall be used for all roofs.
762
763 2. Landscaping Requirements: The purpose of the special landscaping for the Northwest
764 Quadrant Development Area is to provide appropriate native landscaping that can
765 survive in the unique conditions of the area, prevent noxious weeds, and to provide
766 landscaping that will not negatively impact the adjacent sensitive lands and birds
767 areas.
768
769 a. All landscaping shall consist only of native plants as identified in the “Salt Lake
770 City Northwest Quadrant Plant List” on file with the Ccity’s Pplanning Ddivision.
771 b. Any areas disturbed by construction activity that will be left undeveloped shall be
772 landscaped with plantings at an appropriate density to achieve complete cover
773 within two (2) years.
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774 c. Noxious weed species as identified by the Utah Department of Agriculture and
775 Food (or its successor) in the State of Utah Noxious Weed List (or its successor)
776 shall be removed from landscaped areas and areas disturbed by construction
777 activity. Noxious weeds shall be controlled for a period of two (2) years and
778 methods of control shall be identified on the landscape plan.
779 d. Required Ttrees, including street trees, shall be chosen from the “Northwest
780 Quadrant Plant List” are not required for any landscaping as required elsewhere in
781 this title. Noxious trees, as identified by the Utah Department of Agriculture and
782 Food (or its successor) in the State of Utah Noxious Weed List (or its successor)
783 are prohibited.
784 e. Any shrub and tree plantings required by cChapter 21A.48 of this title shall be
785 selected from the “Salt Lake City Northwest Quadrant Plan List” and substituted
786 with allowed shrubs or with allowed plants that have a mature height of at least
787 three feet (3’). as identified in the “Salt Lake City Northwest Quadrant Plant
788 List”.
789 f. All other requirements in cChapter 21A.48 of this title apply. This section shall
790 take precedence in the case of a conflict with cChapter 21A.48 of this title.
791
792 C. Northwest Quadrant Eco-Industrial Buffer Area: The purpose of this area of the
793 Northwest Quadrant Overlay District is to provide an adequate buffer between the
794 Natural Area, the adjacent Inland Sea Shore and the development of light industrial uses.
795 Requirements in this area are meant to provide an area of transition from the natural
796 environment to the built environment that will limit impacts to wildlife and sensitive
797 areas. This area is identified on the zoning map.
798
799 1. In addition to the requirements listed in sSubsection B of this section, properties
800 located within the Northwest Quadrant Eco- Industrial Buffer Area are subject to the
801 following requirements:
802
803 a. Glass Requirements: For buildings with more than ten percent (10%) glass on any
804 building elevation, a minimum of ninety percent (90%) of all glass shall be treated
805 with applied films, coatings, tints, exterior screens, netting, fritting, frosted glass
806 or other means to reduce the number of birds that may collide with the glazing.
807 Any treatment must create a grid pattern that is equal to or smaller than 2 two
808 inches wide by 4 four inches tall.
809 b. Fencing: When adjacent to the Northwest Quadrant Natural Area or the western
810 Ccity boundary, a see through fence that is at least fifty percent (50%) open with a
811 minimum height of six feet (6’) shall be erected along the property line to protect
812 the Natural Area from development impacts and trespass.
813
814 D. Northwest Quadrant Natural Area: The purpose of this area of the Northwest Quadrant
815 Overlay District is to protect sensitive lands and wildlife near the Great Salt Lake
816 shorelands, to allow for the continuation of existing uses, and to limit new uses and new
817 development in this area. This area is identified on the zoning map.
818
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819 1. Permitted Uses Aand Improvements: Within the Natural Area, permitted
820 developments and improvements to land are limited to the following:
821
822 Accessory use (associated with an allowed principal use).
823 Agricultural use.
824 Living quarters for caretaker or security guard.
825 Maintenance to existing infrastructure.
826 Natural open space.
827 Necessary infrastructure to support an allowed use.
828 Utility, building or structure (public).
829 Utility, transmission wire, line, pipe or pole (public).
830 Wildlife and game preserves.
831
832 2. Conditional Uses Aand Standards:
833
834 a. Uses Aand Improvements: The following uses and improvements are subject to
835 conditional use standards contained in cChapter 21A.54 of this title:
836
837 Hunting club, (when allowed by the underlying zoning).
838
839 Underground utility transmission infrastructure (private), subject to the following:
840
841 (1) An appropriate plan for mitigation of any construction activities shall be
842 prepared, and
843 (2) Absent any State or Federal regulations, a plan for creating no adverse impact
844 should the line be abandoned shall be prepared.
845
846 Utility, building or structure (private).
847
848 Utility, transmission wire, line, pipe or pole (private).
849
850 b. Conditional Use Standards: In addition to demonstrating conformance with the
851 conditional use standards contained in cChapter 21A.54 of this title, each
852 applicant for a conditional use within the Northwest Quadrant Natural Area must
853 demonstrate conformance with the following standards:
854
855 (1) The development will not detrimentally affect or destroy natural features such
856 as ponds, streams, wetlands, and forested areas, nor impair their natural
857 functions, but will preserve and incorporate such features into the
858 development’s site;
859 (2) The location of natural features and the site’s topography have been
860 considered in the designing and siting of all physical improvements;
861 (3) Adequate assurances have been received that the clearing of the site topsoil,
862 trees, and other natural features will not occur before the commencement of
863 building operations; only those areas approved for the placement of physical
864 improvements may be cleared;
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865 (4) The development will not reduce the natural retention storage capacity of any
866 watercourse, nor increase the magnitude and volume of flooding at other
867 locations; and that in addition, the development will not increase stream
868 velocities;
869 (5) The soil and subsoil conditions are suitable for excavation and site
870 preparation, and the drainage is designed to prevent erosion and
871 environmentally deleterious surface runoff;
872 (6) The proposed development activity will not endanger health and safety,
873 including danger from the obstruction or diversion of flood flow;
874 (7) The proposed development activity will not destroy valuable habitat for
875 aquatic or other flora and fauna, adversely affect water quality or groundwater
876 resources, increase stormwater runoff velocity so that water levels from
877 flooding increased, or adversely impact any other natural stream, floodplain,
878 or wetland functions, and is otherwise consistent with the intent of this title;
879 (8) The proposed water supply and sanitation systems are adequate to prevent
880 disease, contamination and unsanitary conditions; and
881 (9) The availability of alternative locations not subject to flooding for the
882 proposed use.
883
884 3. Landscaping: Landscaping is not required for uses and improvements within the
885 Natural Area, except:
886
887 a. Any areas disturbed by construction activity that will be left undeveloped shall be
888 revegetated with native plants as listed in the “Salt Lake City Northwest Quadrant
889 Plant List”.
890 b. Noxious weed species as identified by the Utah Department of Agriculture and
891 Food (or its successor) in the State of Utah Noxious Weed List (or its successor)
892 shall be removed from landscaped areas and areas disturbed by construction
893 activity. Noxious weeds shall be controlled for a period of two (2) years and
894 methods of control shall be identified on the landscape plan.
895
896 SECTION 22. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.37.050.P. That Subsection
897 21A.37.050.P of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Design Standards: Design Standards Defined:
898 Streetscape Standards), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
899 P. Streetscape Standards: These standards are required for landscaping that is within the
900 public right of way. This is defined as the space between the private property line and the
901 back of the curb. All properties must comply with the park strip landscaping regulations
902 in Chapter 21A.48. Where there is a conflict between the requirements in Chapter 21A.48
903 and the requirements of this Subsection, the requirements in this Subsection shall apply.
904
905 1. Tree Canopy Coverage: No tree canopy shall cover less than the specified percentage
906 according to Section 21A.37.060, Table 21A.37.060 of this chapter. The defined
907 percentage represents the canopy coverage at maturity. At installation, a minimum of
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908 20% of all trees shall have a minimum caliper of 3”. Where tree canopy coverage
909 percentage is indicated in Table 21A.37.060, tree canopy coverage shall not count
910 towards the minimum coverage requirements for park strip vegetation.
911
912 2. Minimum Vegetation Standards: The percentage of vegetation shall be no less than
913 the specified amount according to Chapter 21A.48. The vegetation shall be planted in
914 the public right of way.
915
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.
Illustration of Regulation 21A.37.050.P.2 Minimum Vegetation Standards (References the
measurements in Table D, Downtown Districts)
[Illustration to be deleted]
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916
917 23. Street Trees: All new development must provide street trees in accordance with the
918 requirements in Street trees are required and subject to the regulations in Section
919 Chapter 21A.48.080. Where specified in Table 21A.37.060 of this chapter, In addition
920 to those standards, for every new development, there shall be one street tree planted
921 for every 30’ of street frontage.
922 34. Soil Volume: In order to promote street tree health and longevity, each tree shall have
923 an adequate volume of soil. The soil volume surrounding a tree shall be 750ft3 to
924 1,000ft3 per tree, provided that this area is exclusive of the soils volume calculation
925 for adjacent trees. The soil volume may be reduced if under ground utilities are
926 present within the soil volume and the soil volume cannot be extended horizontally
927 due to other obstructions or barriers.
928
929
930 45. Minimize Curb Cuts: As an effort to emphasize the public realm and encourage the
931 safety of pedestrians, places where cars intersect the street shall be minimized. More
932 specifically, curb cuts are encouraged to be concentrated at midblock and alley
933 locations. The sidewalk material shall continue at ground level of the curb cuts.
934
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.34 Soil Volume
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.45 Minimize Curb Cuts
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935
936 56. Overhead Cover: Overhead covers are required at building entrances to provide
937 weather protection to pedestrians and may encroach into a required yard as indicated
938 in this section or into a public right of way with an approved encroachment agreement
939 with the Ccity. These coverings are required to be between 9 and 14’ above the level
940 of the sidewalk. They shall also provide coverage with a minimum depth of 6’ and
941 project no closer to the curb than 3’.
942
1 Curb cuts are encouraged to be concentrated at midblock and alley locations.
Illustration of Regulation 21A.37.050.P.56 Overhead Cover
1 The shade structure shall occur between 9 and 14’ above the level of the sidewalk.
The shade shall provide a minimum coverage of 6’ in width.
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943
944 7. Streetscape Landscaping: All vegetation used along the streetscape must comply with
945 the landscape requirements set forth in Chapter 21A.48.
946
947 SECTION 23. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.37.060. That Subsection
948 21A.37.060 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Design Standards: Design Standards Required
949 in Each Zoning District), shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
950 This section identifies each design standard and to which zoning districts the standard applies. If
951 a box is checked (X), that standard is required. If a box is blank, it is not required. If a specific
952 dimension or detail of a design standard differs among zoning districts or differs from the
953 definition, it will be indicated within the box. In cases where a dimension in this table conflicts
954 with a dimension in the definition, the dimensions listed in the table shall take precedence.
955
956
957
958
959
960
The cover shall project no closer than 3’ to the curb.
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961 TABLE 21A.37.060
962 A. Residential Districts:
963
District
Standard (Code
Section)
RMF-30 RMF-35 RMF-45 RMF-75 RB R-MU-35 R-MU-45 R-MU 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.3)
80 80
Building materials: upper floors (%)
(21A.37.050.B.4)
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)
Upper floor 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)
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Parking garages or structures (21A.37.050.M)
Residential character in RB District
(21A.37.050.N)
X
964
965 B. Commercial Districts:
966
District
Standard (Code
Section)SNB CN CB CS CC
CSHBD
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.3)80 70 90
Building materials: upper floors (%) (21A.37.050.B.4)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 40 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 stepback (feet) (21A.37.050.G.2 and
21A.37.050.G.3)
15 X
Façade height for required stepback (21A.37.050.G.2)30
Lighting: exterior (21A.37.050.H)X X X
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
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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.32)X
Soil volume (21A.37.050.P.43)X
Minimize curb cuts (21A.37.050.P.54)X
Overhead cover (21A.37.050.P.65)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
967 Notes:
968 1. These standards only apply to the portion of the CG district within the boundaries of north of 900 S, south of 200 S, west 300 W and east of I-15.
969 2. Maximum width of the entrance shall be 35’ if the additional 20% is used for an entrance to a parking structure.
970
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971 C. Manufacturing Districts:
972
DistrictStandard (Code
Section)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
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)
Screening of
service areas
(21A.37.050.K)
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Ground floor
residential
entrances
(21A.37.050.L)
Parking garages or
structures
(21A.37.050.M)
973
974 D. Downtown Districts:
DistrictStandard (Code
Section)D-1 D-2 D-3 D-4
Ground floor use (%)
(21A.37.050.A.1)
90 80 80 80
Ground floor use + visual
interest (%)
(21A.37.050.A.2)
80/10 70/20 70/20 70/20
Building materials:
ground floor
(%) (21A.37.050.B.1)
70 80 701 70
Building materials: upper
floors
(%) (21A.37.050.B.2)
50 50 701 50
Glass: ground floor (%)
(21A.37.050.C.1)
60 60 60 60
Glass: upper floors (%)
(21A.37.050.C.2)
50 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 40 60 60
Blank wall: maximum
length
(feet) (21A.37.050.E)
20 20 20 20
Street facing facade:
maximum length (feet)
(21A.37.050.F)
150 200 150 150
Upper floor stepback
(feet) (21A.37.050.G.1)
X X X X
Lighting:
exterior (21A.37.050.H)
X X
Lighting: parking lot
(21A.37.050.I)
X
Screening of mechanical
equipment (21A.37.050.J)
X X X X
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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.32)
X X X X
Soil volume
(21A.37.050.P.43)
X X X X
Minimize curb cuts
(21A.37.050.P.54)
X X X X
Overhead cover
(21A.37.050.P.65)
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
975 Notes:
976 1. In the D-3 zoning district this percentage applies to all sides of the building, not just the front or street facing facade.
977 2. Parking structures shall be located behind principal buildings. This requirement may be modified so that structures may
978 be located at least 15’ from front and corner side lot lines if a minimum of seventy five percent (75%) of the ground
979 floor adjacent to a sidewalk is used for retail goods/service establishments, office and/or restaurant space to encourage
980 pedestrian activity. The facades of the ground floor shall be designed to be compatible and consistent with the
981 associated retail or office portion of the building and other retail uses in the area.
982
983 E. Gateway Districts:
DistrictStandard (Code Section)
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
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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)
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.32)X
Soil volume (21A.37.050.P.43)X
Minimize curb cuts (21A.37.050.P.54)X
Overhead cover (21A.37.050.P.65)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
984 Notes:
985 1. Sidewalks and street lamps installed in the public right-of- way shall be of the type specified in the sidewalk/street
986 lighting policy document adopted by the city.
987 2. Parking structures shall be located behind principal buildings. This requirement may be modified so that structures may
988 be located at least 15’ from front and corner side lot lines if a minimum of seventy five percent (75%) of the ground
989 floor adjacent to a sidewalk is used for retail goods/service establishments, office and/or restaurant space to encourage
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990 pedestrian activity. The facades of the ground floor shall be designed to be compatible and consistent with the
991 associated retail or office portion of the building and other retail uses in the area.
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992
993 F. Special Purpose Districts:
DistrictStandard
(Code Section)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)
Upper floor stepback
(feet)
(21A.37.050.G)
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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.32)
Soil Volume
(21A.37.050.P.43)
Minimize curb cuts
(21A.37.050.P.54)
Overhead cover
(21A.37.050.P.65)
Streetscape
landscaping
(21A.37.050.P.7)
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Height transitions:
angular plane for
adjacent zone
districts
(21A.37.050.Q)
Horizontal
articulation
(21A.37.050.R)
994
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995 G. Form Based Districts:
DistrictStandard (Code Section)
FB-UN1 FB-UN2 FB-MU11 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 back (feet)
(21A.37.050.G.4)
X X X X
Lighting: exterior (21A.37.050.H)X X X X X
Lighting: parking lot (21A.37.050.I)X X X
Screening of mechanical equipment
(21A.37.050.J)
X X X
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
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Minimum vegetation standards
(21A.37.050.P.2)
X X X
Street trees (21A.37.050.P.32)X X X X X
Soil volume (21A.37.050.P.43)X X X
Minimize curb cuts (21A.37.050.P.54)X X X
Overhead cover (21A.37.050.P.65)
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
996 Notes:
997 1. This may be reduced to twenty percent (20%) if the ground floor is within one of the
998 following building types: urban house, two-family, cottage, and row house.
999 2. Except where specifically authorized by the zone.
1000 3. For buildings with street facing building facades over 100' in length:
1001 a. A minimum length of 30% of the ground floor street facing façade shall consist of
1002 non-residential active uses allowed by Subsection 21A.37.050.A.1.
1003 b. An additional minimum length of 45% of the ground floor street facing façade shall
1004 consist of any active uses allowed by Subsection 21A.37.050.A.1.
1005 c. This footnote does not apply to the rowhouse building form.
1006
1007
1008 SECTION 24. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.40.120.E.1. That Subsection
1009 21A.40.120.E.1 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures:
1010 Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges: Height Restrictions and Gates), shall be and hereby is
1011 amended to read as follows:
1012 E. Height Restrictions and Gates:
1013
1014 1. Fences, walls, and hedges shall comply with the following regulations based on the
1015 following zoning districts:
1016
1017 a. Nonresidential Zoning Districts:
1018
1019 (1) Notwithstanding Subsection 21A.40.120.1.b.(l), in the M-2 and EI zoning
1020 districts fences, walls, or hedges may be up to six (6) feet in height if located
1021 between the front property line and the front yard setback line.
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1022 (2) If there is no minimum front yard setback in the underlying zoning district, a
1023 fence, wall, or hedge of a maximum six (6) feet in height may be placed no
1024 closer than ten (10) feet from the property line.
1025 (3) Outdoor storage, when permitted in the zoning district, shall be located behind
1026 the primary facade of the principal structure and shall be screened with a solid
1027 wall or fence and shall comply with the requirements in Section 5.60.120.
1028
1029 (4) All refuse disposal and recycling dumpsters, except those located in the M-2,
1030 LO and EI districts shall be screened on all sides by a solid wood fence,
1031 masonry wall or an equivalent opaque material to a height of not less than 6
1032 feet but not more than 8 feet.
1033
1034 SECTION 25. Amending the Text of Subsections 21A.44.060.A.2 and 3. That
1035 Subsections 21A.44.060.A.2 and 3 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Off Street Parking,
1036 Mobility and Loading: Parking Location and Design: Generally), shall be and hereby is amended
1037 to read as follows:
1038 2. Biodetention and Landscape Islands in General and Neighborhood Center
1039 Contexts Parking Lot Interior and Perimeter Landscaping Areas: Retention of
1040 the 80th percentile storm is required for all impervious surface parking lots with
1041 50 or more parking spaces. Where this is not feasible, as defined in the
1042 SLCDPUs Standard Practices Manual, an approved Stormwater Best
1043 Management Practices (Stormwater BMPs) is required. All proposed
1044 Stormwater BMPs are subject to Public Utilities Division review, approval, and
1045 inspection. For parking lots with one hundred (100) or more parking spaces in
1046 the General Context and Neighborhood Center Context areas, parking lot
1047 islands or biodetention areas shall be provided on the interior of the parking lot
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1048 to help direct traffic flow and to provide landscaped areas within such lots.
1049 3. Parking Location and Setbacks: All parking shall comply with the parking restrictions
1050 within yards pursuant to Table 21A.44.060-A, “Parking Location and Setback
1051 Requirements”. Parking lots with 15 or more stalls and within 20’ of a lot line that are
1052 in a required yard area or abutting a building are subject to Section 21A.48.070
1053 Parking Lot Landscaping.
1054 [Codifier: No changes to Table 21A.44.060-A to be made.]
1055
1056
1057 SECTION 26. Amending the Text of Subsections 21A.44.060.A.11 through 14. That
1058 Subsections 21A.44.060.A.11 through 14 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Off Street Parking,
1059 Mobility and Loading: Parking Location and Design: Generally), shall be and hereby is amended
1060 to read as follows:
1061
1062 11. Landscaping and Screening: All parking areas and facilities shall comply with
1063 the landscaping and screening standards in Chapter 21A.48 and Section
1064 21A.40.120, “Landscaping and Buffers” of this title.
1065 12. Lighting: Where a parking area or parking lot is illuminated, the light source shall be
1066 shielded so that the light source is not directly visible from any abutting property or
1067 abutting private or public street.
1068 13. Signs: All signs in parking areas or related to parking facilities shall comply with
1069 Chapter 21A.46, “Signs”, and applicable provisions of the Manual on Uniform
1070 Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
1071 14. Pedestrian Walkways: The following standards shall apply to
1072
1073 a. Ssurface parking lots with between twenty-five (25) and one hundred (100) or
1074 more parking spaces shall provide a pedestrian walkway or sidewalk through the
1075 parking lot to the primary entrance of the principal building. Pedestrian walkways
1076 shall be identified by a change in color, material, surface texture, or grade
1077 elevation from surrounding driving surfaces.
1078 b. Parking lots with more than one hundred (100) parking spaces shall provide:
1079
1080 a.(1) One (1) or more grade-separated Ppedestrian walkway(s) shall be at least
1081 five feet (5’) in width, and located in an area that is not a driving aisle surface,
1082 leading from the farthest row of parking spaces to the primary entrance of the
1083 principal building.
1084 b.(2) Vehicles shall not overhang the pedestrian walkway(s).
1085 c.(3) Where the walkway(s) crosses a drive aisle, pedestrian walkway(s) shall be
1086 identified by a change in color, material, surface texture, or grade elevation
1087 from surrounding driving surfaces, but such identification cannot be curbing of
1088 the walkway.
1089 d.(4) One (1) pedestrian walkway meeting these standards shall be provided for
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1090 every ach 50 one hundred (100) parking spaces provided on site or part
1091 thereof, after the first 20 one hundred (100) parking spaces.
1092
1093
1094 SECTION 27. Amending the Text of Subsection 21A.44.070.B. That Subsection
1095 21A.44.070.B of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Off Street Parking, Mobility and Loading: Off
1096 Street Loading Areas: Location and Design of Loading Areas), shall be and hereby is amended to
1097 read as follows:
1098 B. Location and Design of Loading Areas:
1099
1100 1. All required loading berths shall be located on the same development site as the
1101 use(s) served.
1102 2. No loading berth shall be located within thirty feet (30’) of the nearest point of
1103 intersection of any two (2) streets.
1104 3. No loading berth shall be located in a required front yard.
1105 4. Each required loading berth shall be located and designed to:
1106
1107 a. Allow all required vehicle maneuvering and backing movements on-site;
1108 b. Minimize conflicts with pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic movement or
1109 encroachments into any pedestrian walkway, bicycle lane, public right-of-way,
1110 and fire lane; and
1111 c. Avoid the need to back into a public street while leaving the site to the maximum
1112 extent practicable, as determined by the planning director and the transportation
1113 director.
1114
1115 5. Landscaping and screening of all loading berths shall be provided to comply with the
1116 requirements of Chapter 21A.48 Subsection 21A.40.120, “Regulation of Fences,
1117 Walls, and Hedges Landscaping and Buffers”.
1118 6. Where a loading berth is illuminated, the light source shall be shielded so that the
1119 light source is not directly visible from any abutting property or abutting private or
1120 public street.
1121 7. All signs in loading areas shall comply with Chapter 21A.46, “Signs”, and applicable
1122 provisions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
1123 8. All required loading berths shall comply with the surfacing standards of the Off Street
1124 Parking Standards Manual.
1125
1126 SECTION 28. Amending the Text of Chapter 21A.48. That Chapter 21A.48 of the Salt
1127 Lake City Code (Zoning: Landscaping and Buffers), shall be and hereby is amended to read as
1128 follows:
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1129 21A.48: LANDSCAPING AND BUFFERS
1130
1131 SECTION:
1132 21A.48.010: Purpose Statement and Intent
1133 21A.48.020: Enforcement Of Landscape Requirements Applicability
1134 21A.48.030: Landscape Plan Authority
1135 21A.48.040: Selection, Installation And Maintenance Of Plant Materials Responsibility
1136 & Maintenance
1137 21A.48.050: Design Standards And Guidelines Landscape Plan
1138 21A.48.055: Water Efficient Landscaping
1139 21A.48.060: Park Strip Landscaping Landscape Requirements
1140 21A.48.070: Parking Lot Or Vehicle Sales Or Lease Lots Landscaping Parking Lot
1141 Landscaping
1142 21A.48.080: Landscape Buffers General Standards
1143 21A.48.090: Landscape Yards Private Lands Tree Preservation
1144 21A.48.100: Special Landscape Regulations Appeal
1145 21A.48.110: Freeway Scenic Landscape Setback
1146 21A.48.120: Screening Of Refuse Disposal Dumpsters
1147 21A.48.130: Innovative Landscaping
1148 21A.48.135: Private Lands Tree Preservation
1149 21A.48.140: Changes To Approved Landscape Plans
1150 21A.48.150: Automobile Sales Establishments
1151 21A.48.160: Appeal
1152 21A.48.170: Landscaping Provided As A Condition Of Building Permit Issuance
1153 21A.48.010: PURPOSE STATEMENT:
1154 The landscaping and buffering requirements specified in this chapter are intended to foster
1155 aesthetically pleasing development which will protect and preserve the appearance, character,
1156 health, safety and welfare of the community. These regulations are intended to increase the
1157 compatibility of adjacent uses and, in doing so, minimize the harmful impacts of noise, dust
1158 and other debris, motor vehicle headlight glare or other artificial light intrusions, and other
1159 objectionable activities or impacts conducted or created by an adjoining or nearby use,
1160 thereby fostering compatibility among different land uses. These regulations are also
1161 intended to preserve, enhance and expand the urban forest and promote the prudent use of
1162 water and energy resources.
1163 21A.48.020: ENFORCEMENT OF LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS:
1164 Wherever the submission and approval of a landscape plan is required by this title, such
1165 landscape plan shall be an integral part of any application for a building permit and
1166 occupancy permit. No permit shall be issued without city approval of a landscape plan as
1167 required herein. The requirements of this chapter may be modified by the zoning
1168 administrator, on a case by case basis, in response to input from the city police department
1169 regarding the effects of required landscaping on crime prevention.
1170 21A.48.030: LANDSCAPE PLAN:
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1171 A. Landscape Plan Required: A landscape plan shall be required whenever landscaping or
1172 alteration of landscaping is required by this title. Such landscape plan shall be drawn in
1173 conformance with the requirements specified in this chapter. Landscape plans must be
1174 approved by the zoning administrator prior to the issuance of a building permit.
1175 Landscape plans for planned developments or conditional uses, or other uses requiring
1176 site plan review approval shall be reviewed and approved by the development review
1177 team. The construction of detached single- family residences and two-family residences
1178 shall be exempt from this landscape plan requirement, except for dwellings in the FP, FR-
1179 1 and FR-2 districts, which shall conform to the requirements of this chapter.
1180 B. Content Of Landscape Plan: All landscape plans submitted for approval shall contain the
1181 following information, unless specifically waived by the zoning administrator:
1182
1183 1. The location and dimensions of all existing and proposed structures, property lines,
1184 easements, parking lots and drives, roadways and rights of way, sidewalks, bicycle
1185 paths, ground signs, refuse disposal and recycling areas, bicycle parking areas, fences,
1186 freestanding electrical equipment, tot lots and other recreational facilities, and other
1187 freestanding structural features as determined necessary by the zoning administrator;
1188 2. The location, quantity, size and name, both botanical and common names, of all
1189 proposed plants;
1190 3. The location, size and common names, of all existing plants including trees and other
1191 plants in the parkway, and indicating plants to be retained and removed;
1192 4. The location of existing buildings, structures and plants on adjacent property within
1193 twenty feet (20’) of the site, as determined necessary by the zoning administrator;
1194 5. Existing and proposed grading of the site indicating contours at two foot (2’)
1195 intervals. Proposed berming shall be indicated using one foot (1’) contour intervals;
1196 6. Elevations of all fences and retaining walls proposed for location on the site;
1197 7. Elevations, cross sections and other details as determined necessary by the zoning
1198 administrator;
1199 8. Water efficient irrigation system (separate plan required);
1200 9. Summary data indicating the area of the site in the following classifications:
1201
1202 a. Total area and percentage of the site in landscape area,
1203 b. Total area and percentage of the site in turf grasses, and
1204 c. Total area and percentage of the site in drought tolerant plant species.
1205 21A.48.040: SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PLANT
1206 MATERIALS:
1207 A. Selection: Plants used in conformance with the provisions of this chapter shall be of good
1208 quality, and capable of withstanding the extremes of individual site microclimates. Size
1209 and density of plants both at the time of planting and at maturity, are additional criteria
1210 which shall be considered by the zoning administrator when approving plants. The use of
1211 drought tolerant plants is preferred when appropriate to site conditions.
1212 B. Installation: All landscaping shall be installed in accordance with the current planting
1213 procedures established by the American Association of Nurserymen. The installation of
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1214 all plants required by this chapter may be delayed until the next optimal planting season,
1215 as determined by the zoning administrator.
1216 C. Maintenance:
1217
1218 1. Responsibility: The owner of the premises shall be responsible for the maintenance,
1219 repair and replacement of all landscaping materials and barriers, including refuse
1220 disposal areas, as may be required by the provisions of this chapter.
1221 2. Landscaping Materials: All landscaping materials shall be maintained in good
1222 condition so as to present a healthy, neat and orderly appearance, and plants not in
1223 this condition shall be replaced when necessary and shall be kept free of refuse and
1224 debris.
1225 3. Fences, Walls And Hedges: Fences, walls and hedges shall be maintained in good
1226 repair.
1227 4. Irrigation Systems: Irrigation systems shall be maintained in good operating condition
1228 to promote the conservation of water.
1229 21A.48.050: DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES:
1230 Landscape plans shall be prepared based on the following design standards and guidelines.
1231 Design standards are numerically measurable design requirements that can be definitively
1232 evaluated for compliance. Design guidelines are not precisely measurable, but compliance
1233 can be determined through the evaluation process of landscape plan review. The evaluation
1234 and approval of landscape plans shall be based on compliance with both the design standards
1235 and guidelines.
1236
1237 A. Design Standards At Time Of Planting:
1238
1239 1. Deciduous Trees: All deciduous trees shall have a minimum trunk size of two inches
1240 (2”) in caliper, unless otherwise specified.
1241 2. Evergreen Trees: All evergreen trees shall have a minimum size of five feet (5’) in
1242 height, unless otherwise specified.
1243 3. Ornamental Trees: All ornamental trees shall have a minimum trunk size of one and
1244 one-half inches (11/2”) in caliper, unless otherwise specified.
1245 4. Shrubs: All shrubs shall have a minimum height or spread of eighteen inches (18”)
1246 depending on the plant’s natural growth habit, unless otherwise specified. Plants in
1247 five (5) gallon containers will generally comply with this standard.
1248 5. Drought Tolerant Species: Site conditions in Salt Lake City are generally arid, and the
1249 selection of plant species suited to dry conditions is appropriate. To promote water
1250 conservation, not less than eighty percent (80%) of the trees and eighty percent (80%)
1251 of the shrubs used on a site shall be drought tolerant species that can withstand dry
1252 conditions once established. The city has compiled a list titled “Water Conserving
1253 Plants For Salt Lake City”, that may be locally available.
1254 6. Existing Street Trees: The removal of trees within the street right of way is prohibited
1255 without the approval of the zoning administrator in consultation with the urban
1256 forester.
1257
1258 B. Design Guidelines:
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1259
1260 1. Scale And Nature Of Landscaping Material: The scale and nature of landscaping
1261 materials shall be appropriate to the size of the structures. Large scale buildings, for
1262 example, should generally be complemented by larger scale plants.
1263 2. Selection Of Plants: Plants shall be selected for form, texture, color, pattern of growth
1264 and adaptability to local conditions.
1265 3. Evergreens: Evergreens should be incorporated into the landscape treatment of a site,
1266 particularly in those areas where screening and buffer is required.
1267 4. Softening Of Walls And Fences: Plants shall be placed intermittently against long
1268 expanses of building walls, fences, and other barriers to create a softening effect.
1269 5. Planting Beds: Planting beds may be mulched with bark chips, decorative stone, or
1270 similar materials. Mulch shall not be used as a substitute for plants.
1271 6. Detention/Retention Basins And Ponds: Detention/retention basins and ponds shall be
1272 landscaped. Such landscaping may include shade and ornamental trees, evergreens,
1273 shrubbery, hedges, turf, ground cover and/or other plant materials.
1274 7. Water Conservation: Landscape design pursuant to the requirements of this chapter
1275 must recognize the climatic limitations of the Salt Lake City area and the need for
1276 water conservation. While irrigation systems are required for certain landscape areas,
1277 and may be desirable for other applications, all irrigation systems shall be designed
1278 for efficient use of water.
1279 8. Turf Grasses: Turf grasses should be used in areas with less than a fifty percent (50%)
1280 slope to prevent the runoff of irrigation water.
1281 9. Energy Conservation: Plant placement shall be designed to reduce the energy
1282 consumption needs of the development.
1283
1284 a. Deciduous trees should be placed on the south and west sides of buildings to
1285 provide shade from the summer sun.
1286 b. Evergreens and other plant materials should be concentrated on the north side of
1287 buildings to dissipate the effect of winter winds.
1288
1289 10. Preservation Of Existing Plants: Existing plants should be incorporated into the
1290 landscape treatment of a site as required herein or as required by the site plan review
1291 process found in chapter 21A.58 of this title. Trees in the public right of way shall not
1292 be removed without the approval of the zoning administrator and urban forester.
1293 11. Berming: Earthen berms and existing topographic features should be, whenever
1294 determined practical by the zoning administrator, incorporated into the landscape
1295 treatment of a site, particularly when combined with plant material to facilitate
1296 screening.
1297 21A.48.055: WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING:
1298 A. Applicability:
1299
1300 1. New Development: All new development as specified below requiring approval by the
1301 city shall comply with the provisions of this section.
1302
1303 a. Residential:
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1304
1305 (1) Large subdivisions with ten (10) or more lots which also have a common
1306 landscaped area (applies to common area only);
1307 (2) Multi-family residential, three (3) units or more;
1308 (3) Planned unit developments that include residential units;
1309 (4) Single-family and two-family homes on lots that have a landscaped area
1310 greater than one-half (1/2) acre;
1311 (5) Common areas of condominium and/or planned developments; and
1312 (6) Mixed use developments including residential elements.
1313
1314 b. Nonresidential:
1315
1316 (1) Industrial;
1317 (2) Commercial;
1318 (3) Institutional (including public facilities); and
1319 (4) Mixed use developments including industrial, commercial, or institutional
1320 elements.
1321
1322 2. Existing Development: The regulations in this section shall apply to all existing
1323 nonresidential, mixed use and multi-family residential development projects that
1324 increase the square footage of the footprint of the building or the parking requirement
1325 by twenty five percent (25%) or more.
1326 3. Exemptions: The following developments and uses are exempt from the provisions of
1327 this section unless otherwise specified:
1328
1329 a. New single- and two-family homes on lots one-half (1/2) acre or less of
1330 landscaped area;
1331 b. Treasured landscapes;
1332 c. Plant collections as part of botanical gardens and arboretums open to the public;
1333 d. Community gardens and portions of private gardens dedicated to edible plants;
1334 e. Cemeteries;
1335 f. Parks, athletic fields and playgrounds;
1336 g. Ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system;
1337 and
1338 h. Similar uses and activities as determined by the zoning administrator in
1339 consultation with the public utilities department or designee.
1340
1341 B. Submittal Requirements: In addition to the submittal requirements set forth in section
1342 21A.48.030, “Landscape Plan”, of this chapter the applicant shall complete any
1343 additional submittal requirements identified in the “Salt Lake City Landscape BMPs For
1344 Water Resource Efficiency And Protection”. The landscape submittal packet shall be
1345 prepared by a licensed landscaped architect, licensed civil engineer, licensed architect,
1346 certified irrigation professional, or other landscape professional appropriately licensed or
1347 recognized by the state of Utah or Salt Lake City. It shall contain the submittal
1348 information listed in the “Salt Lake City Landscape BMPs For Water Resource
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1349 Efficiency And Protection” unless specifically waived in writing by the zoning
1350 administrator in consultation with the public utilities department director.
1351 C. Review Procedures: The following review procedures shall be followed for all
1352 landscaping plans and irrigation systems subject to this section:
1353 1. Landscaping plans shall be submitted concurrently with a development application.
1354 2. Backflow prevention plans shall be reviewed by the public utilities department.
1355 D. Standards: All developments subject to this section shall comply with the following
1356 standards:
1357 1. Required Plants: All landscapes in developments subject to this section shall use
1358 plants identified in the “Salt Lake City Plant List And Hydrozone Schedule” or plants
1359 identified as being water wise or low water plants in other guides approved by the
1360 public utilities department as listed in the “Salt Lake City Landscape BMPs For
1361 Water Resource Efficiency And Protection”.
1362 2. Plant Substitutions: Landscaping shall be installed consistent with the approved
1363 planting plans, but plant substitutions may be made provided that the substituted
1364 plants are from the same hydrozone and of similar plant type (grass for grass, tree for
1365 tree, etc.) as the plant originally specified in the approved landscape plan.
1366 3. Hydrozones: All landscape plans shall identify and indicate each plant, and all plants
1367 shall be grouped into appropriate hydrozones as listed in the “Salt Lake City Plant
1368 List And Hydrozone Schedule” and as described in the “Salt Lake City Landscape
1369 BMPs For Water Resource Efficiency And Protection”. Mixing plants from different
1370 hydrozones and with different water demands is strongly discouraged. Landscape
1371 areas with a mix of plants from different hydrozones shall be designated on landscape
1372 submittals as being of the hydrozone of the highest water demand plant within that
1373 irrigation zone.
1374 4. Water Budget: All developments with a total landscaped area greater than one-half
1375 (1/2) acre must install an irrigation meter at the expense of the applicant and shall be
1376 assigned a tier 2 water target by the public utilities department.
1377 5. Small Landscaped Areas: To prevent overspray and water waste, landscaped areas
1378 eight feet (8’) or smaller in any perimeter dimension, including, but not limited to,
1379 park strips, parking lot islands, and landscaped areas separated by walkways from
1380 other landscaped areas, shall only be irrigated with a system designed to prevent
1381 overspray.
1382 6. Soil Amendment/Preparation: Where appropriate, the use of organic soil amendments
1383 or additives, such as aged compost, are encouraged. See the “Salt Lake City
1384 Landscape BMPs For Water Resource Efficiency And Protection” for more
1385 information.
1386 7. Mulch: Where mulch is required or allowed in a landscape plan by this section, it
1387 shall be installed and maintained at a minimum depth of three inches to four inches
1388 (3” - 4”). Fiber barriers and plastic sheeting that are not porous to air and water are
1389 prohibited.
1390 8. Preservation Of Existing Specimen Trees: All specimen trees located within a
1391 landscape plan area shall be protected as provided in section 21A.48.135, “Private
1392 Lands Tree Preservation”, of this chapter.
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1393 9. Water Features: Unless it is a natural water body or stream, recirculating systems
1394 shall be used for all water features such as fountains, ponds, reflecting pools, and
1395 other similar water features.
1396 10. Irrigation Systems: Irrigation systems shall be designed, installed, and maintained to
1397 work efficiently, as defined in the “Salt Lake City Landscape BMPs For Water
1398 Resource Efficiency And Protection”.
1399 11. Backflow Prevention: Backflow prevention assemblies shall be designed and installed
1400 according to the standards as outlined in the “Salt Lake City Landscape BMPs For
1401 Water Resource Efficiency And Protection”.
1402 21A.48.060: PARK STRIP LANDSCAPING:
1403 A. Intent: The intent of these requirements is to maintain the appearance of park strips, and
1404 expand landscape design flexibility while not unreasonably inhibiting access for repair
1405 and maintenance of public utilities, encourage water conservation through the use of
1406 water conserving plants and generally to improve environmental conditions along the
1407 city’s streets. It is also the intent to protect the users of park strips by prohibiting the use
1408 of materials that may cause harm or injury to pedestrians or vehicles, and to provide for
1409 safe and convenient visual and physical access across park strips to and from vehicles
1410 that may park at the curb.
1411 B. Applicability: The requirements of this section shall apply to all “park strips”, as defined
1412 in section 21A.62.040 of this title, except as otherwise noted.
1413
1414 1. Properties With Curbs And Gutters: These standards apply to all properties in the
1415 city, including vacant lots that have street curb and/or gutter. Owners of property on
1416 streets that do not have curb and gutter are not required to maintain formal
1417 landscaping within the public right of way.
1418 2. Improvement Districts: These requirements shall not apply to official improvement
1419 districts where exceptions to park strip standards are approved pursuant to subsection
1420 E of this section.
1421 3. Discretionary Authority: The zoning administrator may modify the standards of this
1422 section to better achieve its intent and address site specific conditions such as, among
1423 other things, steep grades between the curb and sidewalk or the presence of canals or
1424 drainage channels.
1425
1426 C. General Landscape Requirements:
1427
1428 1. Property Owner Responsibility: All park strips shall be landscaped by the abutting
1429 property owner, in conformance with the provisions of this section. For permits
1430 involving new construction of a principal building, the contractor shall be responsible
1431 for landscaping the park strips as part of the building permit. In general, this
1432 landscaping will involve improving the ground surface of the park strip with plant
1433 material, or hard surface treatments where permitted. Park strip trees shall also be
1434 provided as required herein.
1435 2. Maintenance: All park strip landscaping shall be maintained in a safe and well kept
1436 condition by the abutting property owner. Trash, other debris, and noxious weeds
1437 shall not be allowed to collect or grow in these areas.
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1438 3. Watering: Sufficient water shall be provided for vegetative ground cover, annuals,
1439 perennials, shrubs and trees to keep them in a healthy condition.
1440 4. Definition Of An “Operable Irrigation System”: For purposes of this section,
1441 “operable irrigation system” shall mean a fixed underground irrigation system
1442 connected to the adjacent property’s water supply, but does not include a movable
1443 hose, sprinkler or other portable watering system.
1444
1445 D. Park Strip Trees:
1446
1447 1. Spacing And Size: Park strip trees, when required, shall be provided at the equivalent
1448 of at least one tree for each thirty feet (30’) of street frontage and may be clustered or
1449 spaced linearly as deemed appropriate by the city forester. Tree size shall be a
1450 minimum of two inch (2”) caliper (measured at a point 6 inches above the soil line) at
1451 time of planting.
1452 2. Tree Grates: If new trees are proposed in a park strip in which the area surrounding
1453 the tree will have an impervious surface, the property owner responsible for
1454 installation shall ensure that tree wells with grates are provided which have
1455 dimensions adequate to accommodate the recommended tree species. All new
1456 installation of tree grates shall be accompanied by an operable irrigation system to
1457 ensure adequate water to the tree, and structural soil shall be installed according to
1458 Salt Lake City engineering standards.
1459 3. Permit And Planting: No tree shall be planted in a park strip without first obtaining a
1460 permit from the urban forestry division of the Salt Lake City public services
1461 department (section 2.26.210 of this code). Tree species and location shall be
1462 approved by the city forester.
1463 4. Tree Maintenance: Planting and maintenance of trees shall be done in conformance
1464 with the Salt Lake City urban forestry standards and specifications which are
1465 available and shall be administered and enforced through the urban forestry office.
1466 No work (pruning, removal, etc.) shall be performed on street trees without first
1467 obtaining a permit from the urban forestry office.
1468
1469 E. Park Strip Ground Surface Treatment: The intent of this section is to provide a palette of
1470 allowed plant, organic and/or natural materials that allow for creative landscaping,
1471 maintain a healthy street tree canopy, and create an attractive pedestrian environment
1472 while encouraging actual, not merely perceptual, water conservation. In many instances,
1473 a water wise turf grass/sod remains the most effective park strip plant material.
1474
1475 1. Plant Coverage: Live plant materials, not to exceed twenty two inches (22”) in height,
1476 are allowed. Plants with heights up to thirty six inches (36”) tall may be allowed as
1477 specimen or accent plants when not located within sight distance areas. These plants
1478 may not be planted in a manner that would create a visual barrier between the street
1479 and the sidewalk.
1480 At least thirty three percent (33%) or more of the park strip surface must be covered
1481 with turf, perennial or low growing shrub vegetation within three (3) years of planting
1482 or when planting has reached maturity, whichever comes first. For lots with two (2)
1483 or more street frontages, this standard shall be applied separately to each adjacent
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1484 park strip on each street frontage. In new park strips, or when replacing landscaping
1485 in existing park strips, it is recommended that water conserving plants constitute at
1486 least eighty percent (80%) of all plants used.
1487 Plants which have thorns, spines, or other sharp, rigid parts are hazardous to
1488 pedestrians and bicyclists, and are difficult to walk across and are generally
1489 prohibited except that limited use of thorn bearing flowers, such as roses, may be
1490 acceptable subject to the approval of the zoning administrator.
1491 2. Erosion: It shall be the property owner’s responsibility to ensure that erosion does not
1492 deposit soil or other material on sidewalks or in the street. Where annual or perennial
1493 plants are planted in the park strip, an organic much is required on the park strip
1494 during the dormant season to prevent erosion.
1495 3. Organic Mulch: Materials such as bark, shredded plant material, and compost, may be
1496 used as water conserving mulch for plants and may also be used as the only material
1497 in portions of a park strip.
1498 4. Gravel, Rocks, And Boulders: Because rock, gravel and other hard surface materials
1499 as a ground cover retain and emit heat during the summer months when water is
1500 scarce, they may not be used within a thirty six inch (36”) radius (72 inch diameter)
1501 of any street tree, unless an operable irrigation system is provided. Otherwise, gravel,
1502 rocks, and boulders, may be used on portions of the park strip. Organic mulch or
1503 gravel, as approved by the city forester, shall be used near existing street trees. Rocks
1504 are limited to twenty inches (20”) in height. Boulders as an accent material are
1505 limited to thirty six inches (36”) in height, and may not be arranged in a manner that
1506 creates a continuous visual obstruction.
1507 Any rock raised above the curb height shall be set back from the curb by at least
1508 twenty four inches (24”).
1509 Large diameter rocks (over 6 inches) or boulders shall be kept a minimum of twenty
1510 four inches (24”) away from street trees.
1511 Any material placed beneath gravel, rocks or boulders designed to block weed growth
1512 must be of a porous nature, allowing water to percolate to plant root systems.
1513 5. Paving Materials: Paving materials, limited to poured concrete, concrete pavers, brick
1514 pavers, or natural stone pavers, may be used in portions of a park strip subject to the
1515 following limitations:
1516
1517 a. Paving Materials Near Existing Street Trees: Poured concrete shall not be placed
1518 in any park strip with existing street trees unless the park strip is being improved
1519 as part of an improvement district or pedestrian traffic counts warrant (as
1520 determined by Salt Lake City transportation and engineering divisions) and tree
1521 grates and an operable irrigation system is being installed, except as otherwise
1522 noted. Organic mulch or gravel, as approved by the city forester, shall be used
1523 near existing street trees. Poured concrete or rocks/gravel may not be used in any
1524 park strip unless an operable irrigation system is provided to the street trees.
1525 b. Twenty Four Inch Wide Park Strips: Except as specified in subsection E5a of this
1526 section, any allowed paving material listed in this section may be used in a park
1527 strip that is twenty four inches (24”) or less in width. If poured concrete is used, it
1528 shall be finished with a stamped pattern resembling brick or natural stone or
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1529 scored with another decorative pattern to distinguish it from the adjacent
1530 sidewalk.
1531 c. Less Than Thirty Six Inch Wide Park Strips: In park strips that are less than thirty
1532 six inches (36”) in width, brick pavers, concrete pavers, or natural stone pavers
1533 may be used. Poured concrete shall not be used except for carriageways as
1534 outlined in subsection E6 of this section. The use of plants in combination with
1535 paving materials is encouraged.
1536 d. Park Strips Thirty Six Inches Wide Or Greater: In park strips thirty six inches
1537 (36”) in width or greater, the combination of all paving materials, gravel, rocks,
1538 and boulders shall not exceed sixty seven percent (67%) of the total park strip
1539 surface area. Poured concrete shall not be used except for carriageways as
1540 outlined in subsection E6 of this section.
1541 6. Carriageways: In order to provide for safe and convenient access across park strips to
1542 and from vehicles that may park at the curb, carriageways (walkways between the
1543 curb and sidewalk) through planted area are encouraged. The material of
1544 carriageways may be poured concrete, concrete pavers, brick pavers, or flat, natural
1545 stone paving materials such as flagstone or a combination of these materials. If
1546 poured concrete is used, the carriageway shall be not more than four feet (4’) in width
1547 and shall be located so as to provide the most direct route from the curb to the
1548 sidewalk. The area of carriageways shall be included in calculating the percentage of
1549 inorganic material in the park strip.
1550 7. Retaining Walls, Fences And Other Similar Structural Encroachments: Retaining
1551 walls, fences, steps, raised planter boxes and other similar structural encroachments in
1552 park strips are only permitted when specifically approved by the engineering
1553 department pursuant to adopted standards and/or recognized engineering principles,
1554 and by:
1555
1556 a. The historic landmark commission if the proposed structure is located with the H
1557 historic preservation overlay district;
1558 b. The planning commission if the proposed structure is part of a development
1559 proposal that requires planning commission approval;
1560 c. The planning director or the planning director’s designee if the proposed structure
1561 is not within an H historic preservation overlay district and not part of a
1562 development proposal that requires planning commission approval; or
1563 d. The city council if the proposed structure is part of an adopted improvement
1564 district.
1565
1566 Structural encroachments in park strips are generally limited because they may block
1567 access from the street to the sidewalks and create obstructions to, and increase the
1568 cost of performing maintenance of public improvements and utilities within the park
1569 strip. Structural encroachments are not permitted unless the relevant decision making
1570 entities identified in this section find that:
1571
1572 a. The proposed structures will serve the general public and are part of general
1573 public need, or
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1574 b. The proposed structures are necessary for the functional use of the adjacent
1575 property (such as a mailbox near the curb, steps or a retaining wall on a sloping
1576 site, fence behind the sidewalk, etc.), and
1577 c. There are no other practical locations for the structure on the adjacent private
1578 property.
1579
1580 Any raised structure or retaining wall shall be set back from the curb by at least
1581 twenty four inches (24”).
1582 This subsection E7 does not apply to outdoor dining that is subject to section
1583 21A.40.065 of this title or ground mounted utility boxes governed by section
1584 21A.40.160 of this title.
1585
1586 8. Plants And Objects Within Sight Distance Areas: Because of safety and visibility
1587 issues related to both pedestrians and automobile drivers, tall objects are not allowed
1588 in sight distance triangle areas. Except for street trees, or mailboxes, no plant,
1589 boulder, monument, structure or other object which is over twenty two inches (22”) in
1590 height shall be planted or located within sight distance areas.
1591 9. Turf And Gravel On Steep Park Strips: Turf and gravel are not permitted in park
1592 strips with a slope greater than three to one (3:1) (3 feet horizontal distance to 1 foot
1593 vertical distance). Turf is difficult to mow on steep slopes and gravel will migrate
1594 down the slope and collect in the gutter. Larger rocks (a diameter greater than 6
1595 inches) or boulders used on steep park strips shall be buried in the ground to a depth
1596 equal to at least one-third (1/3) of the rock or boulder’s average dimension in order to
1597 anchor them into the slope.
1598 10. Exceptions To Park Strip Standards: Exceptions to the park strip policies established
1599 herein shall be limited to the following:
1600
1601 a. Improvement District: Variations from these standards may be approved as part of
1602 improvement districts. Areas where alternative park strip materials could be
1603 considered include identifiable nonresidential areas. The improvement district
1604 concept is not intended to respond to one or two (2) properties but an identifiable
1605 district. The improvement district concept is not generally applicable to
1606 residential areas where a predominant design theme consisting of vegetation has
1607 been established.
1608 b. Nonconforming Provision: All vegetation located in park strips prior to November
1609 5, 1992, may be maintained subject to city transportation division approval for
1610 sight distance and public way safety requirements.
1611 c. Bus Stop Benches And Shelters, And Bike Share Stations: Concrete pads for bus
1612 stop benches and/or shelters and bike share stations are permitted with zoning
1613 administrator approval and subject to all permitting requirements. Concrete used
1614 for this purpose shall not be included in calculating the percentage of inorganic
1615 material in the park strip.
1616 d. Outdoor Dining: Park strip materials may be modified by the zoning administrator
1617 when outdoor dining is approved pursuant to section 21A.40.065 of this title.
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1619 A. Applicability: All hard surfaced parking lots or hard surfaced vehicle sales or lease lots,
1620 for passenger cars and light trucks, with fifteen (15) or more parking spaces shall provide
1621 landscaping in accordance with the provisions of this section. Smaller parking lots shall
1622 not be required to provide landscaping other than yard area landscaping and landscaped
1623 buffer requirements as specified in other sections of this title.
1624 B. Interior Parking Lot And Vehicle Sales Or Lease Lots Landscaping:
1625
1626 1. Area Required: Not less than five percent (5%) of the interior of a parking lot or
1627 vehicle sales or lease lots shall be devoted to landscaping. Landscaping areas located
1628 along the perimeter of a parking lot or vehicle sales or lease lots beyond the curb or
1629 edge of pavement of the lot shall not be included toward satisfying this requirement.
1630 2. Landscaped Areas: The landscaped areas defined in subsection B1 of this section
1631 shall be improved in conformance with the following:
1632
1633 a. Dispersion: Interior parking lot or vehicle sales or lease lots landscaping areas
1634 shall be dispersed throughout the parking lot or vehicle sales or lease lots.
1635 b. Minimum Size: Interior parking lot or vehicle sales or lease lots landscaping areas
1636 shall be a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area and shall be a
1637 minimum of five feet (5’) in width, as measured from back of curb to back of
1638 curb.
1639 c. Landscape Material: The plants used to improve the landscape areas defined
1640 above shall conform to the following:
1641
1642 (1) Type: The primary plant materials used in parking lots or vehicle sales or
1643 lease lots shall be shade tree species in conformance with applicable
1644 provisions of subsections 21A.48.050A and B of this chapter. Ornamental
1645 trees, shrubbery, hedges, and other plants may be used to supplement the
1646 shade tree plantings, but shall not be the sole contribution to such landscaping;
1647 (2) Quantity: One shade tree shall be provided for every one hundred twenty
1648 (120) square feet of landscaping area;
1649 (3) Ground Cover: A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of every interior parking
1650 lot or vehicle sales or lease lots landscaping area shall be planted with an
1651 approved ground cover in the appropriate density to achieve complete cover
1652 within two (2) years, as determined by the zoning administrator.
1653
1654 3. Exceptions: In the CG, M-1, M-2 and EI districts, hard surfaced areas used as
1655 operational yard areas for trucks, trailers and other incidental vehicles, other than
1656 passenger automobiles and light trucks, and which are not parking lots for employees,
1657 clients, and customers, are exempt from the parking lot interior landscaping
1658 standards.
1659
1660 C. Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping:
1661
1662 1. Applicability: Where a parking lot is located within a required yard, or within twenty
1663 feet (20’) of a lot line, perimeter landscaping shall be required along the
1664 corresponding edge of the parking lot in conformance with the provisions in table
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1665 21A.48.070G of this section. Perimeter landscaping for vehicle sales or lease lots
1666 shall include rear and interior side yard landscaping only. Front and corner side yard
1667 landscaping for vehicle sales or lease lots shall be provided as specified in each
1668 zoning district. Where both landscape buffers and parking lot landscaping is required,
1669 the more restrictive requirement shall apply.
1670 2. Landscape Area: Where perimeter landscaping is required, it shall be provided within
1671 landscape areas at least seven feet (7’) in width, as measured from the back of the
1672 parking lot curb and extending any parking space overhang area.
1673 3. Required Improvements: Within the landscape area required above, landscape
1674 improvements shall be required as established in table 21A.48.070G of this section.
1675 D. Parking Lot Fencing: Fences along parking lot perimeters may be required through the
1676 site plan review process pursuant to the provisions of chapter 21A.58 of this title or when
1677 required by the zoning administrator to satisfy buffer requirements outlined in section
1678 21A.48.080 of this chapter.
1679 E. Parking Lot Curb Controls: Six inch (6”) poured concrete curb controls shall be
1680 constructed around all required landscaping on the perimeter and within parking lots.
1681 F. Discretionary Authority: The zoning administrator may modify requirements of this
1682 section to better achieve the intent of this section and address site specific conditions.
1683 These modifications shall be limited to the location of required plants and shall not
1684 permit a reduction in the required total number of plants.
1685 G. Landscape Improvements Table:
1686
1687 TABLE 21A.48.070G
1688 REQUIRED PERIMETER PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
1689 General Intent: The landscape requirements identified in this table provide for the
1690 enhancement of parking lots by recognizing two (2) distinct conditions. The first is where
1691 parking lots are located within front and corner side yards, and a uniform scheme of
1692 landscaping is required to protect the aesthetics along public streets. The second condition is
1693 where parking lots are located within rear and interior side yards, and minimum requirements
1694 for beautification of both residential and nonresidential uses are the city’s goal. The intent is
1695 to require a higher level of landscaping for residential uses (principally multi-family uses)
1696 than for nonresidential uses. The improvements established in this table are required only for
1697 parking lots with fifteen (15) or more spaces and where the lot is located within a required
1698 yard or within twenty feet (20’) of a lot line. The reduction of impacts between dissimilar
1699 uses is addressed by section 21A.48.080 of this chapter. Where both parking lot landscaping
1700 and landscape buffers are required, the more restrictive shall apply.
Required Landscaping Front And Corner Side Yards
Required
Landscaping
Front And Corner Side Yards
Shade trees 1 tree per 50 feet of yard length, measured to the nearest whole number (in
addition to required parkway trees)
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Shrubs 1 shrub per 3 feet, on center along 100 percent of the yard length. Shrubs
with mature height not more than 3 feet unless a lower shrub height is
specifically required in this chapter for front yard areas
Ground
cover
Landscape area outside of shrub masses shall be established in turf or other
ground cover
Rear And Interior Side YardsRequired
Landscaping
Residential Use
(Including
Institutional
Residential Uses)
Nonresidential Use
Shade trees 1 tree per 30 feet of
yard length, measured
to the nearest whole
number
1 tree per 50 feet of yard length, measured to the
nearest whole number
Shrubs 1 shrub per 3 feet, on
center along 100
percent of the yard
length. Shrubs shall
have a mature height
not less than 3 feet
1 shrub per 3 feet, on center along 50 percent of the
yard length. Shrubs shall have a mature height of
not less than 3 feet
Ground
cover
Landscape area
outside of shrub
masses shall be
established as per
section 21A.48.090 of
this chapter
Landscape area outside of shrub masses shall be
established as per section 21A.48.090 of this
chapter
1701 H. Landscaping Performance Standards For Airport District (A): Parking lot landscaping in
1702 Airport District shall comply with the specifications set forth in subsections
1703 21A.34.040EE and FF of this title.
1704 21A.48.080: LANDSCAPE BUFFERS:
1705 A. Applicability: The regulations of this section shall establish the dimensions and
1706 improvement requirements of landscape buffers as required for transitions between
1707 dissimilar uses.
1708 B. General Restrictions: Landscape buffers shall be reserved for planting and fencing as
1709 required within this section. No parking, driveways, sidewalks, accessory buildings or
1710 other impervious surfaces shall be permitted, unless specifically authorized through the
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1711 site plan review process. Landscape buffers may be located within required yards or
1712 required landscape yards as established in the applicable district regulations. Where both
1713 landscape buffers and parking lot landscaping is required the more restrictive shall apply.
1714 C. Size Of Landscape Buffers: The minimum size of landscape buffers for various situations
1715 is set forth below:
1716
1717 1. RMF-30, RMF-35, RMF-45, RMF-75, R-MU-35, R-MU-45, R-MU, RO, MU, PL,
1718 PL-2 And OS Districts: Lots in the RMF-30, RMF-35, RMF-45, RMF-75, R-MU-35,
1719 R-MU-45, R-MU, RO, MU, PL, PL-2 or OS Districts which abut a lot in a single-
1720 family or two-family residential district, shall provide a ten foot (10’) wide landscape
1721 buffer.
1722 2. RB And FB-UN1 Districts: A landscape buffer is not required for lots in an RB or
1723 FB-UN1 District which abut a lot in a residential district.
1724 3. CN, CB, CC And CSHBD Districts: Lots in the CN, CB, CC or CSHBD Districts
1725 which abut a lot in a residential district shall provide a seven foot (7’) landscape
1726 buffer.
1727 4. CS And CG Districts: Lots in the CS or CG Districts which abut a lot in a residential
1728 district shall provide a fifteen foot (15’) landscape buffer.
1729 5. M-1 District: Lots in the M-1 District which abut a lot in a residential, AG-2
1730 Agriculture, or AG-5 Agriculture District shall provide a fifteen foot (15’) landscape
1731 buffer.
1732 6. M-2 District: Lots in the M-2 District which abut a lot in a residential district shall
1733 provide a fifty foot (50’) landscape buffer.
1734 7. RP And BP Districts: Lots in the RP or BP Districts which abut a lot in a residential
1735 district shall provide a thirty foot (30’) landscape buffer.
1736 8. I Institutional District: Lots in the I Institutional District which abut a lot in a
1737 residential district shall provide a landscape buffer fifteen feet (15’) in width or equal
1738 to the average height of the facade of the principal building facing the buffer,
1739 whichever is greater.
1740 9. UI Urban Institutional District: Lots in the UI Urban Institutional District which abut
1741 a lot in a single-family or two-family residential district shall provide a fifteen foot
1742 (15’) landscape buffer.
1743 10. MH Mobile Home District: A landscape buffer of twenty feet (20’) in width shall be
1744 provided around the perimeter of each mobile home park.
1745 11. EI Extractive Industries And LO Landfill Overlay Districts: A landscape buffer of
1746 thirty feet (30’) shall be provided around the perimeter of each use.
1747 12. TSA District: Lots in the TSA District which abut a lot in an OS, R-1, R-2, SR,
1748 RMF-30, RMF-35 or RMF-45 District shall provide a ten foot (10’) landscape buffer.
1749 13. All Other Non-Residential Districts: Where not otherwise specified by this
1750 subsection, lots in a non-residential district which abut a lot in an R-1, R-2, SR, RMF-
1751 30, RMF-35 or RMF-45 District shall provide a seven foot (7’) landscape buffer. The
1752 provided landscape buffer shall be improved to the same standards required for lots in
1753 the CN Zone.
1754
1755 D. Improvement Of Landscape Buffers: Required planting and fencing shall be installed in
1756 conformance with the following provisions:
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1757
1758 1. RMF-30, RMF-35, RMF-45, RMF-75, R-MU-35, R-MU-45, R-MU, RO, MU, PL,
1759 PL-2 And OS Districts: In the RMF-30, RMF-35, RMF-45, RMF-75, R-MU-35, R-
1760 MU-45, R-MU, RO, MU, PL, PL-2 and OS Districts, the following improvements
1761 shall be provided:
1762
1763 a. Shade trees shall be planted at the rate of one tree for every thirty (30) linear feet
1764 of landscape buffer.
1765 b. A continuous evergreen or deciduous shrub hedge shall be planted along the
1766 entire length of landscape buffer. This shrub hedge shall have a mature height of
1767 not less than four feet (4’).
1768 c. A fence not exceeding six feet (6’) in height may be combined with the shrub
1769 hedge, subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator.
1770 d. Landscape yards shall be maintained per section 21A.48.090 of this chapter.
1771
1772 2. CN, CB, CC And CSHBD Districts: In the CN, CB, CC, and CSHBD Districts, the
1773 following improvements shall be provided:
1774
1775 a. Shade trees shall be planted at the rate of one tree for every thirty (30) linear feet
1776 of landscape buffer;
1777 b. Shrubs, having a mature height of not less than four feet (4’), shall be planted
1778 along the entire length of the landscape buffer;
1779 c. Landscape yards shall be maintained per section 21A.48.090 of this chapter; and
1780 d. A solid fence between four feet (4’) and six feet (6’) in height shall be erected
1781 along the property line unless waived by the Zoning Administrator.
1782
1783 3. CS, CG, TSA, M-1, I, UI, MH, RP And BP Districts: In the CS, CG, TSA, M-1, I, UI,
1784 MH, RP and BP Districts, the following improvements shall be provided:
1785
1786 a. Shade trees shall be planted at the rate of one tree per twenty five (25) linear feet
1787 along the entire length of the landscape yard. Shade trees may be clustered subject
1788 to the site plan review approval. Evergreen trees may be substituted for a portion
1789 of the shade trees;
1790 b. Shrub masses, at least two (2) rows deep and with shrubs alternately spaced, shall
1791 be provided along the entire length of the landscape yard. Shrubs shall reach a
1792 mature height of not less than four feet (4’);
1793 c. Landscape yards shall be maintained per section 21A.48.090 of this chapter; and
1794 d. A solid fence six feet (6’) in height shall be located on the property line along the
1795 required landscape buffer unless waived by the Zoning Administrator.
1796
1797 4. M-2 District: In the M-2 District, the following improvements shall be provided:
1798
1799 a. Shade trees shall be planted at a rate of one tree for every twenty feet (20’) of
1800 length of the landscape buffer. Shade trees may be grouped or clustered, subject
1801 to site plan review approval. Evergreen trees may be used as substitutes for some
1802 of the shade trees.
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1803 b. Shrub masses, at least two (2) rows deep and with shrubs alternately spaced, shall
1804 be provided along seventy five percent (75%) of the length of the landscape yard.
1805 Shrubs shall reach a mature height of not less than four feet (4’).
1806 c. Landscape yards shall be maintained per section 21A.48.090 of this chapter.
1807
1808 5. EI And LO Districts: Each use in the EI and LO Districts must submit a landscape
1809 plan to the Zoning Administrator indicating how the proposed landscaping will
1810 mitigate noise, dust or other impacts on surrounding and nearby uses.
1811 21A.48.090: LANDSCAPE YARDS:
1812 Landscape yards are yards devoted exclusively to landscaping except, however, that
1813 driveways and sidewalks needed to serve the use and buildings on the lot may be located
1814 within a required landscape yard. As used in this chapter, the term “landscaping” shall be
1815 defined as set forth in section 21A.62.040, “Definitions Of Terms”, of this title. No specific
1816 improvements are required within landscape yards, except that all landscape areas shall be
1817 maintained with at least one-third (1/3) of the yard(s) area covered by vegetation, which may
1818 include trees, shrubs, grasses, annual or perennial plants and vegetable plants. Mulches such
1819 as organic mulch, gravel, rocks and boulders shall be a minimum depth of three inches to
1820 four inches (3” - 4”), dependent on the material used, to control weeds and erosion in
1821 unplanted areas and between plants, and that these aforementioned items at all times cover
1822 any installed weed block barriers that cover the ground surface.
1823
1824 A. Bond Requirement: All developers and/or contractors shall be required to post a bond
1825 with the City for the total amount of the landscaping contract for all multi-family
1826 dwellings and commercial development.
1827 21A.48.100: SPECIAL LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS:
1828 In addition to the foregoing requirements, special landscape regulations shall apply to certain
1829 zoning districts. These regulations are established below:
1830
1831 A. FP Foothills Protection District:
1832
1833 1. Landscape Plan Required: A landscape plan, conforming to sections 21A.48.030 and
1834 21A.48.050 of this chapter, shall be required for all uses within this district. This plan
1835 shall delineate the proposed revegetation of disturbed areas of the site, and
1836 road/driveway areas. The landscape plan shall extend one hundred feet (100’) beyond
1837 the disturbed site area and twenty five feet (25’) beyond the limits of grading for
1838 roads/driveways, but need not include any portions of the site designated as
1839 undevelopable unless these areas are disturbed.
1840 2. Maximum Disturbed Area: The maximum disturbed area shall not exceed ten percent
1841 (10%) of the total site area.
1842 3. Tree Preservation And Replacement: Existing trees over two inches (2”) in caliper
1843 that are removed from the site to accommodate development shall be replaced.
1844 Whenever microclimate conditions make it practical, the proportion of replacement
1845 tree species shall be the same as the trees removed.
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1846 4. Limits On Turf: To help promote the intent of this district by minimizing the impact
1847 on the natural landscape, the area of turf grasses shall not exceed thirty percent (30%)
1848 of the area to be landscaped and shall not encroach into undevelopable areas.
1849 5. Slope Revegetation: All slopes graded or otherwise disturbed shall be
1850 restored/replanted. Restored vegetation shall consist of native or adapted grasses,
1851 herbaceous perennials, or woody trees and shrubs as appropriate for slope, soil and
1852 microclimate conditions.
1853 6. Irrigation: Irrigation shall be installed to provide needed water for at least the first two
1854 (2) years of growth to establish revegetation of natural areas. Irrigation for areas of
1855 turf and ornamental landscaping shall be provided at the discretion of the property
1856 owner, however, all systems shall be subject to the review and approval of the Zoning
1857 Administrator.
1858 7. Erosion Protection: As a condition of site plan approval, a plan for erosion protection
1859 shall be submitted with the landscape plan.
1860
1861 B. FR-1 And FR-2 Foothills Residence Districts:
1862
1863 1. Landscape Plan Required: A landscape plan, conforming to sections 21A.48.030 and
1864 21A.48.050 of this chapter, shall be required for all uses within this district. This plan
1865 shall delineate the proposed revegetation of disturbed site areas.
1866 2. Tree Preservation And Replacement: Existing trees over two inches (2”) in caliper
1867 that are removed from the site to accommodate development shall be replaced.
1868 Whenever microclimate conditions make it practical, the proportion of replacement
1869 tree species shall be the same as the trees removed.
1870 3. Slope Revegetation: All slopes graded or otherwise disturbed shall be
1871 restored/replanted. Restored vegetation shall consist of native or adapted grasses,
1872 herbaceous perennials, or woody trees and shrubs as appropriate for slope and
1873 microclimate conditions.
1874 4. Irrigation: Irrigation shall be installed to provide needed water for at least the first two
1875 (2) years of growth to establish revegetation of natural areas. Irrigation for areas of
1876 turf and ornamental landscaping shall be provided at the discretion of the property
1877 owner, however, all systems shall be subject to city review and approval.
1878 5. Erosion Protection: As a condition of site plan approval, a plan for erosion protection
1879 shall be submitted with the landscape plan.
1880
1881 C. CC Commercial District:
1882
1883 1. Special Front Yard Landscaping: Special front yard landscaping shall be required in
1884 conformance with the following:
1885
1886 a. The first fifteen feet (15’) of lot depth shall be devoted to landscaping. Driveways
1887 and sidewalks may be located within this area to serve the building and use on the
1888 lot;
1889 b. Shrubs limited to a height of not more than three feet (3’) shall be provided at the
1890 rate of one shrub for every two feet (2’) of lot width. A mix of shrub species is
1891 recommended, and at least forty percent (40%) of the shrubs must be evergreen;
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1892 c. Trees shall be provided at the rate of one tree for every twenty five feet (25’) of
1893 lot width, rounded to the nearest whole number. Evergreen trees or shade trees
1894 may be substituted with ornamental trees, subject to the review and approval of
1895 the development review team; and
1896 d. Areas not planted with shrubs or trees shall be maintained in turf or as vegetative
1897 ground cover. A drought tolerant ground cover is recommended.
1898
1899 2. Irrigation: Permanent irrigation shall be installed and used as needed to maintain plant
1900 material in a healthy state.
1901 3. Maintenance: Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in substantial
1902 conformance with the approved landscape plan. Landscaping shall be kept free of
1903 weeds and litter.
1904
1905 D. D-1 Central Business District And D-4 Downtown Secondary Central Business District:
1906
1907 1. Right Of Way Landscaping: The principal area of focus for landscaping in the D-1
1908 and D-4 districts shall be along sidewalks and parkways. Landscaping on private
1909 property shall be subject to the regulations below and in the D-1 and D-4 districts.
1910
1911 a. Location: Landscape areas shall be located a minimum of two feet (2’) from back
1912 of the street curb and shall be located in conformance with the adopted
1913 beautification plan for an approved beautification district. If the beautification
1914 plan does not address the site in question, the location of landscape areas shall be
1915 determined through the site plan review process.
1916 b. Trees: Shade trees shall be planted as specified through the site plan review
1917 process.
1918 c. Shrubs/Ground Cover: The ground surface of the landscape area may be suitable
1919 for the planting of shrubs, ground cover or flowers depending on use and
1920 pedestrian patterns. Tree grates or other improvements may be required to
1921 facilitate pedestrian circulation along the street. The ground surface shall be
1922 determined by the beautification plan, or in the absence of specific direction from
1923 the plan, the site plan review process.
1924
1925 2. Landscaping For Vacant Lots: Special landscaping shall be required on those lots
1926 becoming vacant, where no replacement use is proposed, in conformance with the
1927 following:
1928
1929 a. Landscape Yard Requirement: A landscape yard of fifteen feet (15’) shall be
1930 required as measured from any point along all property lines. Fencing, pursuant to
1931 section 21A.40.120 of this title, can be used as an element of the overall
1932 landscaping plan, however, shall not be used in lieu of the landscaping
1933 requirements of this section. The purpose of any fencing on downtown lots is for
1934 aesthetic value only, and shall consist of wrought iron or other similar material
1935 (no chainlink). Fencing shall be open so as not to create a visual barrier, and shall
1936 be limited to a maximum of four feet (4’) in height, with the exception of a fence
1937 located on any corner lot as noted in subsection 21A.40.120E of this title. The
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1938 approval of a final landscape plan, that includes a fencing element, shall be
1939 delegated to the building official with the input of the planning director, to
1940 determine if the fencing materials, location, and height are compatible with
1941 adjacent properties in a given setting.
1942 b. Trees: Shade trees shall be provided at the rate of one tree per thirty feet (30’) of
1943 yard length, rounded up to the nearest whole number.
1944 c. Shrubs: Shrubs shall be provided at the rate of one plant for every three feet (3’)
1945 of yard length, evenly spaced, limited to a height of not more than three feet (3’).
1946 All plants shall be drought tolerant; consult the Salt Lake City water wise plant
1947 list for suggestions. At least forty percent (40%) of the plants must be evergreen.
1948 d. Ground Cover: Areas not planted with shrubs and trees shall be maintained in
1949 drought tolerant vegetative ground cover.
1950 e. Irrigation: Permanent irrigation shall be installed and used as needed to maintain
1951 plant materials in a healthy state.
1952 f. Maintenance: Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in conformance with
1953 the approved landscape plan. Landscaping shall be kept free of weeds and litter.
1954 E. Transitional Overlay District: All conditional uses in the transitional overlay district shall
1955 conform to the following landscape/buffer requirements. Permitted uses shall be exempt
1956 from these requirements.
1957
1958 1. Landscaped Front And Corner Side Yard: All front and corner side yards shall be
1959 maintained as landscape yards. The improvement of such landscape yards shall be
1960 consistent with the character of the residential neighborhood.
1961 2. Landscaped Interior Side Yard: Where the interior side yard abuts a residential use, a
1962 landscape yard eight feet (8’) in width shall be provided. This landscape yard shall be
1963 improved as set forth below:
1964
1965 a. A six foot (6’) high solid fence or wall shall be constructed from the front yard
1966 setback line to the rear lot line. The outside edge of this fence or wall shall be
1967 located no less than seven feet (7’) from the side lot line. The requirement for a
1968 fence or wall may be waived by the zoning administrator if the building elevation
1969 facing the residential property is of a design not requiring screening by a fence or
1970 wall;
1971 b. Deciduous shade trees shall be planted within the landscape yard. One tree per
1972 thirty (30) linear feet of landscape yard shall be required, although the spacing of
1973 trees may be arranged in an informal manner;
1974 c. A continuous row of shrubs (deciduous or evergreen) shall be planted along the
1975 entire length of the landscape yard. The size of the shrubs shall not be less than
1976 four feet (4’) in height at the time of maturity. The spacing of shrubs shall not be
1977 greater than five feet (5’) on center. Shrubs must be set back from the side lot line
1978 at least four feet (4’) on center; and
1979 d. Landscape yards shall be maintained per section 21A.48.090 of this chapter.
1980
1981 3. Landscaped Rear Yard: Where the rear yard abuts a residential use, a solid fence or
1982 wall shall be constructed along the entire length of the rear lot line. The requirement
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1983 for a fence or wall may be waived if conditions on the lot, including landscape
1984 screening within the rear yard, eliminate the need for a fence or wall.
1985 21A.48.110: FREEWAY SCENIC LANDSCAPE SETBACK:
1986 A. Purpose Statement: Freeway scenic landscape setbacks shall be established along all
1987 federal interstate highways to enhance the visual appearance of Salt Lake City, reduce
1988 visual distractions to motorists and promote the general health, safety and welfare of Salt
1989 Lake City.
1990 B. Applicability: Freeway scenic landscape setbacks shall be required for all lots abutting an
1991 interstate highway that are subdivided after April 12, 1995, for construction of a principal
1992 building, or for a twenty five percent (25%) floor area increase of a principal building, or
1993 for any new use of a previously undeveloped site or twenty five percent (25%) expansion
1994 of an existing use on a developed site, in all zones except single- family, R-2 single- and
1995 two-family residential districts.
1996 C. Scenic Landscape Location: Freeway scenic landscape setbacks shall be located directly
1997 adjacent to an interstate highway right of way line. For applicable properties adjacent to
1998 an interstate highway, a scenic landscape setback shall be provided along the full length
1999 of its frontage along such interstate highway.
2000 D. Size Of Scenic Landscape Setback: For lots platted after April 12, 1995, scenic landscape
2001 setbacks shall be twenty feet (20’) in width. For lots existing as of April 12, 1995, the
2002 width of the scenic setback may be reduced, upon approval of the zoning administrator, if
2003 such reduction is necessary to achieve the required off street parking. The width of the
2004 scenic landscape setback shall not be less than ten feet (10’).
2005 E. Planting Of Scenic Landscape Setback: All scenic landscape setbacks shall be planted to
2006 achieve a significant vegetative screen. To accomplish this, the following planting shall
2007 be required within a scenic landscape setback.
2008
2009 1. Shade Trees: One shade tree shall be planted for each three hundred (300) square feet
2010 of setback area.
2011 2. Evergreen Trees: Evergreen trees may be substituted for one hundred percent (100%)
2012 of the shade trees required in subsection E1 of this section, where microclimate
2013 conditions support the use of evergreen trees, subject to the approval of the zoning
2014 administrator.
2015 3. Ornamental Trees: Ornamental trees, having a mature canopy size less than thirty feet
2016 (30’), may be substituted for up to thirty percent (30%) of the shade trees required in
2017 subsection E1 of this section.
2018 4. Large Shrubs: Large shrubs may be substituted for up to ten percent (10%) of the
2019 shade trees required in subsection E1 of this section. Three (3) large shrubs shall be
2020 planted for each shade tree substitution.
2021 5. Ground Cover: To promote water conservation and the visual character of the native
2022 landscape, scenic landscape setbacks shall use native grasses, wildflowers and shrubs
2023 for the establishment of ground cover. In areas with greater exposure to sun and
2024 drought conditions, herbaceous perennials and shrubs will be used to create a native
2025 ground cover.
2026
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2027 F. Drought Tolerant Material: All of the plant material used shall be drought tolerant species
2028 conforming to the current list maintained by the zoning administrator, or as otherwise
2029 approved.
2030 G. Irrigation: A permanent water efficient irrigation system shall be installed within each
2031 scenic landscape setback.
2032 H. Waiver Of Requirements: Some or all of the requirements of this section may be waived
2033 by the zoning administrator if conformance with such will not benefit the visual
2034 appearance of the city or the general public welfare. Specifically, the zoning
2035 administrator may waive the requirement where property abuts interstate highway bridges
2036 and underpasses and where the change of grade/elevation would not allow for views of
2037 the scenic landscape setback.
2038 21A.48.120: SCREENING OF REFUSE DISPOSAL DUMPSTERS:
2039 All refuse disposal dumpsters, except those located in the CG, M-2, LO and EI districts shall
2040 be screened on all sides by a solid wood fence, masonry wall or an equivalent opaque
2041 material to a height of not less than six feet (6’) but not more than eight feet (8’). This
2042 requirement shall not apply to recycling containers and devices.
2043 21A.48.130: INNOVATIVE LANDSCAPING:
2044 Innovative landscaping design is encouraged and shall be considered as a positive attribute in
2045 connection with any request for a variation from the requirements of this chapter.
2046 21A.48.135: PRIVATE LANDS TREE PRESERVATION:
2047 A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of these tree preservation provisions is to recognize and
2048 protect the valuable asset embodied in the trees that exist on private lands within the city
2049 and ensure that the existing trees of Salt Lake City continue to provide benefit to its
2050 citizens. Essential to effective tree preservation is the understanding of tree growth
2051 requirements having to do with space, water, and soil quality needs, among other
2052 qualities. Good, early planning, site design, and construction management practices are
2053 key to allowing trees to prosper. Preconstruction planning and mitigation of potential
2054 impacts that development may have on trees is necessary and one of the purposes of this
2055 section. Numerous community and personal benefits arise from the presence of trees in
2056 urbanized areas - both on residential and nonresidential lands - and it is the intent of this
2057 section through the preservation of the trees to:
2058
2059 1. Enhance the quality of life in the city and protect public health and safety;
2060 2. Preserve and enhance the visual and aesthetic qualities of the city;
2061 3. Enhance public and private property for greater enjoyment and usability due to the
2062 shade, cooling, and the aesthetic beauty afforded by trees;
2063 4. Protect and improve the real estate values of the city;
2064 5. Preserve and enhance air and water quality;
2065 6. Reduce noise, glare, dust, and heat, and moderate climate, including urban heat island
2066 effect;
2067 7. Increase slope stability, and control erosion and sediment runoff into streams and
2068 waterways;
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2069 8. Protect the natural habitat and ecosystems of the city;
2070 9. Conserve energy by reducing heating and cooling costs; and
2071 10. Preserve the function of mature trees to absorb greenhouse gases such as carbon
2072 dioxide.
2073
2074 B. Applicability:
2075
2076 1. General: The standards in this section shall apply to new development in the city
2077 unless exempted in accordance with subsection C, “Exemptions”, of this section. The
2078 standards in this section shall apply at the time of a development application for
2079 “development” as defined in the zoning ordinance.
2080 2. Other Regulations: Title 2, chapter 2.26 of this code, the Salt Lake City urban forestry
2081 ordinance, addressing the protection of trees located on public property owned by the
2082 city and in rights of way, shall remain in effect.
2083 3. Specimen Trees: The city forester shall maintain a list of trees or tree types that are
2084 deemed to be specimen trees subject to subsection E, “Standards”, of this section.
2085
2086 C. Exemptions: The following specimen tree removal activities may be exempt from the
2087 standards of this section upon confirmation and approval by the city forester:
2088
2089 1. The removal of dead, damaged, or naturally fallen trees, or in cases of community
2090 emergency;
2091 2. When in conjunction with the construction of a single- or two- family residence not
2092 part of a proposed new subdivision;
2093 3. The removal of trees on an existing legal lot when not associated with new
2094 development;
2095 4. The removal of trees in such a condition that they pose a threat to structures or natural
2096 features on the site, on adjoining properties, or in the public right of way;
2097 5. The removal of diseased trees posing a threat to adjacent trees;
2098 6. The selective and limited removal of trees necessary to obtain clear visibility at
2099 driveways or intersections;
2100 7. The removal of trees associated with development at the Salt Lake City International
2101 Airport only as necessary to provide safe operations;
2102 8. The removal of trees when requested by the city forester for the purposes of conflict
2103 with utilities or streets; and
2104 9. The removal of trees deemed appropriate by the city forester, based on tree species,
2105 site conditions, or other variables.
2106 D. Definitions: For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following
2107 meanings:
2108 CALIPER: The dimension of the diameter of a tree trunk measured at a distance of
2109 six inches (6”) from the soil line.
2110 dbh: Diameter at breast height.
2111 DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT: The dimension of the diameter of a tree trunk
2112 measured at a distance of four feet six inches (4’6”) from the ground.
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2113 MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE: No feasible or practical alternative exists,
2114 as determined by the city forester, and all possible efforts to comply with the
2115 standards or regulations and minimize potential harmful or adverse impacts have been
2116 undertaken by the applicant. Economic considerations may be taken into account but
2117 shall not be the overriding factor in determining “maximum extent practicable”.
2118 SPECIMEN TREE: A structurally sound and healthy tree or grouping of trees, having
2119 an individual or combined dbh measuring greater than ten inches (10”); whose future
2120 vitality can be reasonably expected and maintained with proper protection and
2121 regularly scheduled care; and whose absence from the landscape would significantly
2122 alter the site’s appearance, environmental benefit, character or history.
2123 TREE PROTECTION FENCING: The fencing required to be installed, and
2124 maintained during construction activities, to delineate required tree protection zones.
2125 TREE PROTECTION ZONE: The area of a development site that includes the area
2126 located within the drip line of specimen trees and also includes the area that supports
2127 tree health requirements and interactions as determined by the city forester.
2128 E. Standards:
2129 1. Preservation Of Specimen Trees: Specimen trees shall be preserved to the maximum
2130 extent practicable as determined by the city forester, in consultation with the zoning
2131 administrator, unless exempted pursuant to subsection C, “Exemptions”, of this
2132 section.
2133
2134 a. In determining if preservation is impracticable, the city shall consider the
2135 following criteria, including, but not limited to:
2136
2137 (1) Whether an alternative location or configuration of the development including
2138 elements such as parking or structures on the site would be feasible to
2139 accomplish tree preservation, without negatively impacting adjacent
2140 properties,
2141 (2) Whether preservation of the specimen tree would render all permitted
2142 development on the property infeasible, or
2143 (3) If development of the property will provide significant community benefits
2144 that outweigh tree preservation.
2145
2146 b. The zoning administrator may modify any dimensional standard, such as setbacks
2147 and height limits, by up to twenty percent (20%) if such modification will result
2148 in preservation of a specimen tree.
2149
2150 2. Cutting, Removal, Or Damage Prohibited: Specimen trees, required to be preserved,
2151 shall not be cut, removed, pushed over, killed, or otherwise damaged.
2152 3. Paving, Fill, Excavation, Or Soil Compaction Prohibited: The tree protection zone of
2153 any protected specimen tree shall not be subjected to paving, filling, excavation, or
2154 soil compaction.
2155 4. Mitigation: Where the city determines it is not practicable to preserve a specimen tree
2156 on the development site, the following mitigation provisions shall apply.
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2157
2158 a. Replacement Tree Required: Two (2) caliper inches of replacement trees shall be
2159 provided for each dbh of specimen tree removed (for example, if a 24 inch dbh
2160 specimen tree is removed, it must be replaced with at least 24 trees of a minimum
2161 2 inch caliper or 8 trees with a 6 inch caliper). Each replacement tree shall be a
2162 minimum of two inches (2”) in caliper, and shall either be replanted prior to
2163 certificate of occupancy or within a conditional time frame as approved by the
2164 city forester. Consult the “Salt Lake City Plant List And Hydrozone Schedule” for
2165 recommendations on tree selection.
2166 Replacement trees shall be planted on the lot or site where the specimen tree was
2167 removed except where the city forester, in consultation with the zoning
2168 administrator, finds the following:
2169
2170 (1) The site does not provide for adequate landscape surface area to
2171 accommodate the total number of replacement trees; or
2172 (2) That due to unique soil types, topography, or unusual characteristics of the
2173 site, the likelihood of successful tree growth is diminished.
2174 In such cases, the applicant shall mitigate for the loss of the specimen tree in
2175 the form of payment to the city’s tree fund as provided below.
2176
2177 b. Cash In Lieu Payment/Tree Fund Contribution: Applicants who are permitted to
2178 remove a specimen tree but not plant a replacement tree on site shall make a cash
2179 in lieu payment, in the amount of the cost to purchase and plant the required
2180 number of replacement trees, into the city’s tree fund.
2181 F. Specimen Tree Protection During Construction:
2182 1. Owner’s Responsibility: During construction, the owner of the property shall be
2183 responsible for the ongoing health of specimen trees located on the site. This includes
2184 basic tree maintenance and watering throughout the term of construction. The owner
2185 shall also ensure the erection of barriers necessary to protect any specimen tree from
2186 damage during and after construction.
2187 2. Tree Protection Zone Fencing: Tree protection fencing shall be erected to protect all
2188 preserved trees from excavation, fill, compaction, or other impacts that would
2189 threaten tree health. Specimen trees shall be fenced in accordance with this subsection
2190 before any grading, excavating, or other land disturbing activity begins on a
2191 construction site. No construction, grading, equipment or material storage, or any
2192 other activity shall be allowed within the tree protection zone, as delineated by the
2193 required tree protection fencing, except in accordance with the standards in
2194 subsection F3, “Encroachments Into Tree Protection Zones And Root Zones”, of this
2195 section. Fencing shall be maintained until the land disturbance activities are complete,
2196 and shall not be removed or altered without first obtaining written consent from the
2197 city forester.
2198 The tree protection fencing shall be clearly shown on the required development
2199 applications such as a site plan, building permit, or grading permit application.
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2200 a. Location: Fencing shall extend at least one foot (1’) in distance from the edge of
2201 the drip line of a specimen tree or group of specimen trees or as directed by the
2202 city forester to best protect a specimen tree’s critical root zone and still allow
2203 construction access.
2204 b. Type Of Fencing: The developer shall erect a chainlink fence, a minimum of four
2205 feet (4’) in height, secured to metal posts driven into the ground. Such fencing
2206 shall be secured to withstand construction activity and weather on the site and
2207 shall be maintained in a functional condition for the duration of work on the
2208 property. This is not considered permanent fencing subject to section 21A.40.120,
2209 “Regulation Of Fences, Walls And Hedges”, of this title.
2210 c. Timing: All required tree protection measures shall be installed, inspected and
2211 approved by the city forester prior to the commencement of any land disturbing
2212 activities.
2213
2214 3. Encroachments Into Tree Protection Zones And Root Zones: Encroachments into a
2215 tree protection zone or within the critical root zones of trees protected in accordance
2216 with this subsection shall occur only in rare instances, and only upon obtaining
2217 written authorization from the city forester. If such encroachment is anticipated, tree
2218 preservation measures including, but not limited to, the following may be required:
2219
2220 a. Tree Crown And/Or Root Pruning: The pruning, or cutting, of specimen tree
2221 branches or roots shall only be done under the supervision of an ISA certified
2222 arborist, and only upon approval of the city forester.
2223 b. Soil Compaction Impact Mitigation: Where compaction might occur due to
2224 planned, temporary traffic through or materials placed within the protection zone,
2225 the area shall first be mulched with a minimum four inch (4”) layer of woodchips
2226 or a six inch (6”) layer of pine straw. Plywood sheet or metal plate coverage of
2227 the impacted area may be accepted by the city forester when high moisture
2228 conditions warrant. Equipment or materials storage shall not be allowed within
2229 the tree protection zone.
2230 c. Grade Change Impact Mitigation: In the event proposed site development requires
2231 soil elevation changes tree protection measures designed to mitigate harm to the
2232 tree(s) shall be coordinated with the city forester and the zoning administrator.
2233 d. Construction Debris/Effluent Strictly Prohibited: In no instance shall any debris or
2234 effluent, associated with the construction process, including equipment or vehicle
2235 washing, concrete mixing, pouring, or rinsing processes, be permitted to drain
2236 onto lands within tree protection zones, as delineated by the chainlink tree
2237 protection fencing.
2238
2239 G. Enforcement: These tree preservation provisions shall be subject to the zoning and
2240 development enforcement codes as adopted by the city.
2241 21A.48.140: CHANGES TO APPROVED LANDSCAPE PLANS:
2242 Any change or deviation to an approved landscape plan shall require the approval of the
2243 zoning administrator. Changes which do not conform to this chapter shall be subject to the
2244 procedures for a variance as established in chapter 21A.18 of this title. Landscape
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2245 improvements made to a lot that are not in conformance with an approved landscape plan
2246 shall be a violation of this title, and subject to the fines and penalties established herein.
2247 21A.48.150: AUTOMOBILE SALES ESTABLISHMENTS:
2248 In the absence of more restrictive regulations of the applicable zoning district, automobile
2249 sales and lease establishments shall be required to provide a five foot (5’) landscape front and
2250 corner side yard.
2251 21A.48.160: APPEAL:
2252 Any person adversely affected by a final decision of the zoning administrator on a
2253 landscaping or buffer requirement may appeal to the appeals hearing officer in accordance
2254 with the provisions of chapter 21A.16 of this title.
2255 21A.48.170: LANDSCAPING PROVIDED AS A CONDITION OF BUILDING
2256 PERMIT ISSUANCE:
2257 The landscaping required by this chapter shall be provided as a condition of building permit
2258 issuance for any addition, expansion or intensification of a property that increases the floor
2259 area and/or parking requirement by fifty percent (50%) or more. The zoning administrator
2260 may waive the landscaping requirement if an existing building is located in an area of the lot
2261 that is required to be landscaped and compliance with the landscaping requirements of this
2262 chapter necessitates removing all or a portion of an existing building.
2263
2264 21A.48.010: PURPOSE & INTENT:
2265 The purpose of this chapter is to promote water conservation, preserve and expand Salt Lake
2266 City’s urban tree canopy, improve air quality, and reduce urban heat islands and stormwater
2267 runoff.
2268 These regulations are intended to encourage low impact development principals into overall
2269 landscape design in a way that is attractive, and to mitigate impacts through buffering
2270 between dissimilar zoning districts.
2271 21A.48.020: APPLICABILITY:
2272 A. The provisions of this chapter apply to all properties within the city.
2273 B. Any modification of required landscaping shall come into greater compliance with this
2274 chapter.
2275 21A.48.030: AUTHORITY:
2276 A. The requirements of this chapter may be modified by the zoning administrator, on a case-
2277 by-case basis where innovative landscaping design that furthers the purpose and intent of
2278 this chapter is implemented, or in response to input from:
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2279
2280 1. Police Department;
2281 2. Public Utilities; or
2282 3. Urban Forestry.
2283
2284 21A.48.040: RESPONSIBILITY & MAINTENANCE:
2285 A. All landscaping shall:
2286
2287 1. Maintain a clearance from grade level to 7 feet above the sidewalk, or 10 feet above a
2288 street;
2289 2. Not create a hedge or visual barrier between the sidewalk and street;
2290 3. Not create obstructions within a sight distance triangle, as defined and illustrated in
2291 Chapter 21A.62 of this title;
2292 4. Be maintained in live condition to present a reasonably healthy appearance; and
2293 5. Be kept free of refuse, debris, and noxious weeds.
2294
2295 B. Landscape Yards.
2296
2297 The owner of the property shall be responsible for the correct installation, maintenance,
2298 repair, or replacement of all landscaping, and obtain permits as required by the provisions
2299 of this chapter.
2300
2301 C. Park Strips.
2302
2303 1. The owner of the property abutting the park strip shall be responsible for the correct
2304 installation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of all landscaping and obtain permits
2305 as required by the provisions of this chapter.
2306 2. Exclusions: Any street tree planting or maintenance pursuant to Subsections
2307 21A.48.040.D.1 and 21A.48.040.D.2.
2308
2309 D. Street Trees.
2310
2311 1. Salt Lake City’s expectation is to preserve street trees. Planting, cutting, removing,
2312 pruning, and any other maintenance of street trees is subject to approval by the Salt
2313 Lake City Urban Forestry Division as described in Section 2.26.210 of this code.
2314 2. It is the abutting property owner’s responsibility to:
2315
2316 a. Contact the Salt Lake City Urban Forestry Division to request maintenance on a
2317 street tree and obtain required approval for any changes made to a street tree.
2318 b. Provide sufficient irrigation to a street tree located in the abutting park strip.
2319
2320 3. Root Zone Protection: The root zone of all street trees shall be protected when
2321 impacted by any construction work on the abutting property or within the right-of-
2322 way when a street tree is present.
2323 4. Irrigation.
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2324
2325 a. When a Landscaping Plan is required, as described in Section 21A.48.050, street
2326 trees shall be irrigated with a permanent automatic irrigation system.
2327 b. Street tree irrigation systems are the responsibility of the abutting property owner
2328 to install and maintain. It shall provide water adequately and efficiently to each
2329 street tree, as determined by the Salt Lake City Urban Forestry Division.
2330
2331 E. Irrigation Systems:
2332
2333 1. Shall be maintained in good operating condition to eliminate water waste or run-off
2334 into the public right-of-way.
2335 2. Shall be appropriate for the designated plant material and achieves the highest water
2336 efficiency.
2337 3. All irrigation systems, including drip irrigation shall be equipped with a pressure
2338 regulator, filter, flush-end assembly, and backflow preventer.
2339 4. Each valve shall irrigate landscaping with similar site, slope, soil conditions, and
2340 similar watering needs.
2341 5. Turf and planting beds shall be irrigated on separate irrigation valves; and,
2342 6. Drip emitters and sprinklers shall be placed on separate irrigation valves.
2343 7. Irrigation systems are required to use an irrigation controller that can automatically
2344 adjust the frequency and duration of irrigation in response to changing weather
2345 conditions and have a US-EPA WaterSense label.
2346 8. Any fountain, pond, and other similar water feature supplied through the culinary
2347 water system shall have a recirculating system.
2348 9. Backflow preventer assemblies shall be designed and installed and maintained
2349 according to the standards as outlined in the “Salt Lake City Landscape BMPs For
2350 Water Resource Efficiency and Protection” or the documents’ successor.
2351 21A.48.050: LANDSCAPE PLAN:
2352 A. Landscape Plan Required: A landscape plan shall be required for the following:
2353
2354 1. New construction of a primary structure.
2355 2. Any addition, expansion or intensification of a property that increases the floor area
2356 by 50% or more, increases the number of parking stalls required by 50% or more, or
2357 modifies any required landscaping by 50% or more. Single- and two- family uses are
2358 exempt from this provision.
2359 3. When required elsewhere in this title.
2360
2361 B. Modifications to an Approved Landscape Plan: Any change to an approved landscape
2362 plan requires the approval of the zoning administrator, except for changes from one plant
2363 species to another plant species that have similar watering needs and meet all other
2364 standards within this chapter.
2365 C. Unauthorized Modifications: Landscape improvements made to a lot that are not
2366 authorized and not in conformance with a required and approved landscape plan shall be
2367 a violation of this title, and subject to the fines and penalties established in Chapter
2368 21A.20.
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2369 D. Contents of a Complete Landscape Plan: A complete landscape plan shall include at least
2370 the following information unless specifically waived by the zoning administrator. All
2371 plans shall be drawn at the same scale:
2372
2373 1. Planting Plan:
2374
2375 a. Property lines, easements, and street names.
2376 b. Location and dimensions of existing and proposed structures, parking lots, drive
2377 aisles, and fencing.
2378 c. Location of existing and proposed sidewalks, bicycle paths, ground signs, refuse
2379 disposal, freestanding electrical equipment, and all other structures.
2380 d. The location of existing buildings, structures, and trees on adjacent property
2381 within 20 feet of the site.
2382 e. The location, size, and common names of all existing trees.
2383 f. Sight distance triangles at curb cuts or corners, as defined and illustrated in
2384 Chapter 21A.62.
2385 g. Root Zone Protection Plan required when construction work will occur near a
2386 street tree or other protected tree and is subject to approval from the Urban
2387 Forestry Division.
2388 h. Minimum tree soil standards set by the Salt Lake City Urban Forestry Division.
2389 i. The location, quantity, size at maturity, and name (botanical and common) of
2390 proposed plants and trees.
2391 j. Summary table that specifies the following for each landscaping location
2392 separately:
2393 (1) Area and percentage of each required landscape location.
2394 (2) Area and percentage of each landscape location covered in turf grasses,
2395 impervious surfaces.
2396 (3) Area and percentage of each landscape location covered in adapted or native
2397 plant species and adapted or native trees at maturity.
2398
2399 k. A signature by a Landscape Architect licensed with the State of Utah, or an US-
2400 EPA WaterSense certified professional verifying planting plan compliance with
2401 the standards of this chapter.
2402
2403 2. Grading Plan:
2404
2405 a. Property lines, street names, existing and proposed structures, turf areas, and
2406 paved areas.
2407 b. Existing and proposed grading of the site indicating contours at 2-foot intervals.
2408 c. Any proposed berming shall be indicated using 1-foot contour intervals.
2409 d. Delineate and label areas with a grade greater than 25% (4 feet Horizonal: 1 foot
2410 Vertical).
2411
2412 3. Irrigation Plan:
2413
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2414 a. Layout of the irrigation system and a legend summarizing the type and size of all
2415 components of the system.
2416 b. Delineate and label each hydrozone in accordance with the Salt Lake City Plant
2417 List and Hydrozone Schedule.
2418 c. Location and coverage of individual sprinkler heads.
2419 d. Use of a water efficient irrigation system.
2420 e. Type of US-EPA WaterSense automatic controller.
2421 f. A signature by a Landscape Architect licensed with the State of Utah, or an US-
2422 EPA WaterSense certified professional verifying irrigation plan compliance with
2423 the standards of this chapter.
2424 g. Separate plans from the irrigation plan are required for:
2425
2426 (1) Backflow Prevention Plan.
2427 (2) Water Feature Recirculating Plan, if applicable.
2428
2429 E. Specific Landscape Regulations: Various zoning districts in this title have specific
2430 landscaping regulations in addition to the requirements found in this chapter. Refer to the
2431 respective zoning district for specific landscaping regulations. Landscape plans for
2432 properties subject to zoning district specific landscape regulations shall be in compliance
2433 with all applicable landscape and district specific requirements.
2434 F. Compliance Certification: A letter of compliance shall be prepared and submitted to the
2435 city upon completion of the landscape plan installation and prior to the issuance of a
2436 certificate of occupancy, or commencement of the use of the property. Compliance
2437 certification shall be signed by a landscape architect licensed with the State of Utah, or an
2438 US-EPA WaterSense certified professional verifying that all landscape plan elements
2439 have been installed in compliance with the approved landscape plan.
2440 G. Planting Season Installation: The landscape plan installation may be delayed until the
2441 next optimal planting season. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) may be
2442 issued and subsequent TCO fees waived between October 15 and the following April 1
2443 where it is not favorable to install landscaping. The landscape plan shall be installed, and
2444 a letter of compliance submitted within 30 days following April 1. Temporary Certificate
2445 of Occupancy fees pursuant to Section 18.32.035 of this code shall be reinstated where no
2446 letter of compliance is submitted by the end of the 30-day period.
2447 21A.48.060: LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS:
2448 A. Landscape Locations:
2449
2450 1. Applicability: The following graphics illustrate required landscape locations that are
2451 regulated by the standards identified in this chapter.
2452 2. Landscape Yards: All required front and corner side yards shall be maintained as
2453 landscaped yards, unless otherwise exempted in this title.
2454 3. Landscape Buffers: Landscape buffers and freeway buffers may be located within a
2455 required side or rear yard.
2456 4. Coverage and Quantity calculations:
2457
2458 a. Vegetation coverage is measured at plant maturity.
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2459 b. The total area of an existing tree canopy, or a tree canopy at the time of planting,
2460 may be included in the vegetation coverage calculations of the required
2461 landscaping location the tree is within.
2462 c. Fractional landscaping quantities shall be measured to the nearest whole number.
2463 d. Streets, drives and sidewalks necessary for reasonable access may be excluded
2464 from impervious surface calculations.
2465 e. Park strip standards shall be applied cumulatively along the adjacent street
2466 frontage. Lots with park strips on 2 or more street frontages shall be calculated
2467 separately for each street frontage.
2468
2469 5. Conflicting Standards:
2470
2471 a. Where there are conflicting standards in this chapter, the more restrictive
2472 requirements shall apply.
2473 b. Where the standards in this chapter conflict with specific district regulations, the
2474 specific district regulations shall prevail.
2475
2476
2477 B. Park Strip Standards:
Park Strips
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Street Trees Minimum of 1 street tree planted on center between back of street
curb and the sidewalk.
Additional street trees shall be provided at the following rate per
each frontage length: 1 small tree per 20 feet, or 1 medium tree per
30 feet, or 1 large tree per 40 feet. The largest tree that is
appropriate to the park strip size shall be used. 1, 2
Vegetation Minimum 33% coverage.
Turf Prohibited
Impervious
Surfaces
The combination of all paving materials shall not exceed 20% of
the total park strip area.
1. Street trees shall be an appropriate species chosen from the Urban Forestry Street Tree List based on
park strip size, shall have sufficient separation from public utilities, and shall be approved by the Urban
Forestry Division.
2. Park strips with a width of 36” or less are exempt from this provision.
2478 C. Landscape Yard Standards
2479 1. Residential Districts (all districts included in Chapter 21A.24):
Landscape Yards
Vegetation Minimum 33% coverage.
Turf Maximum 33% 1
(Landscape yard areas less than 250 sq. ft. are exempt)
Impervious Surfaces Maximum 20%
1. Turf limitations established in 21A.48.080.B shall apply.
2480 2. Manufacturing Districts (all districts included in Chapter 21A.28):
Landscape Yards
Vegetation Minimum 33% coverage.
Turf Prohibited.
Impervious Surfaces Maximum 20% up to a maximum of 1,200 sq. ft.
2481 3. All Other Districts Not Included in Chapters 21A.24 and 21A.28:
Landscape Yards
Vegetation Minimum 33% coverage (may be decreased if specified
within specific district regulations).
Turf Only permitted in active recreation areas. 1
Impervious Surfaces Maximum 20% (may be increased if specified within
specific district regulations).
1. Turf limitations established in Subsection 21A.48.080.B shall apply.
2482
2483 D. Landscape Buffer Standards:
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District When Abutting 1
Required
Landscape
/ Freeway
Buffer
Widths
All districts (except Single-
and Two- Family, Foothill,
Special Development
Pattern, SNB, FB-UN1, and
those districts listed below
that require a greater buffer
width)
Single- and Two- Family, Foothill, &
Special Development
10’
All districts Freeway 2 20’
All other non-residential
districts (except SNB, FB-
UN1, and those districts
listed below that require a
greater buffer width)
RMF-30, RMF-35, RMF-45, & RMF-
75 10’
M-1 Any district that allows residential uses,
AG districts, & OS 15’
Any district that allows residential uses 50’
M-2
AG districts & OS 30’
BP & RP All residential districts (in Chapter
21A.24)30’
EI All districts 30’
MH All districts 20’
1. Or when required elsewhere by this title.
2. The zoning administrator may approve a reduced freeway buffer if there’s an existing sound wall or
required off-street parking cannot be met. If such a reduction is necessary, the buffer may not be less
than 10’ in width.
Landscape Buffer Standards
1 tree for every 30 linear feet of landscape buffer.
1 shrub every 3 feet, with a mature height of no less than 4’, along the entire length
of the buffer.
A 6-foot solid fence along the length of the required landscape buffer unless
modified by the zoning administrator to better meet the fence height provisions in
Section 21A.40.120.
Turf is limited to active recreation areas.
Freeway Landscape Buffer Standards (buffer standards for those properties
abutting a freeway)
1 tree for every 15 linear feet of required freeway landscape buffer. Trees shall be
staggered along the length of the buffer.
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100% coverage required, may include adapted or native grasses, wildflower, and
shrubs. Turf is prohibited.
2484 21A.48.070: PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING:
2485 A. Applicability:
2486
2487 1. Hard surfaced parking lots with 15 or more parking spaces shall provide landscaping
2488 in accordance with the provisions of this section. The following graphic depicts
2489 landscape location required and corresponding standards identified in this chapter.
2490 2. Parking lots with less than 15 parking spaces are exempt from parking lot landscaping
2491 but shall provide the required landscape yards and landscape buffers.
2492
2493 B. Interior Parking Lot Landscaping:
2494
2495 1. Minimum Area: A minimum of 5% of the parking lot shall be interior parking lot
2496 landscaping in the locations identified below and dispersed throughout the parking
2497 lot. Landscaping areas located along the perimeter of a parking lot shall not be
2498 included toward satisfying this requirement.
2499 2. Location: Interior landscape areas shall be provided in the following locations:
2500
2501 a. At each end of a parking row containing 6 stalls or more, where not abutting
2502 required perimeter landscaping.
2503 b. Parallel to parking lot stalls, at a rate of 1 interior landscape area for every 6
2504 parking spaces, or along the interior length of double-loaded parking rows.
2505
2506 3. Size: Interior landscape areas shall have a minimum width equal to the width of
2507 average parking stall within the parking lot, as measured from the inside of the
2508 curbing, and shall have a minimum length equal to the length of the abutting parking
2509 spaces. Where interior landscape areas do not abut parking spaces, a minimum length
2510 of 10’ is required.
2511
2512 4. Planting Requirements:
2513
Interior Landscape Areas
Shade trees A minimum of 1 tree is required per interior landscape area.
Additional trees are required at a rate of 1 tree for every
additional 140 square feet in each required interior landscape
area.
Shrubs A minimum of 2 shrubs are required per interior landscape area.
Additional shrubs are required at a rate of 2 shrubs for every
additional 140 square feet in each landscape area. Adapted or
native ornamental grasses or wildflowers with a minimum height
of 3’ may be used as an alternative.
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Ground cover /
Mulch
Landscape area outside of shrub masses shall be established in
ground cover or mulched consistent with the standards of this
chapter. Turf is prohibited.
2514
2515
2516
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2517
2518
2519 5. Modifications to Interior Parking Lot Landscaping: The zoning administrator may
2520 waive interior landscape area requirements if a solar energy system is integrated into
2521 the roof structure of a carport, or if the parking lot perimeter landscaping width is
2522 increased to 15’ and with an equal number of trees, as required in the interior, and
2523 perimeter parking lot landscaping, are provided.
2524 C. Parking Lot Perimeter Landscaping:
2525
2526 1. Applicability: Landscaping along the perimeter of the parking lot shall be provided
2527 when the parking lot is located:
2528
2529 a. Within a required yard (where permitted in Sections 21A.44.060 or 21A.36.020)
2530 b. Within 20 feet of a lot line; or
2531 c. Abutting a principal building.
2532
2533 2. Where both landscape buffers and perimeter parking lot landscaping are required, the
2534 more restrictive shall apply.
2535 3. Where a surface parking lot is adjacent to another surface parking lot, on the same or
2536 separate parcels or lots, the perimeter parking lot landscaping provision may be
2537 waived by the zoning administrator if the required number trees are located elsewhere
2538 within the development.
2539 4. Size:
2540
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2541 a. In a required yard or within 20 feet of a property line: 8 feet in width, as measured
2542 from the back of the parking lot curb and extending into any parking space
2543 overhang area.
2544 b. Abutting a building on the same property: A minimum 5-foot-wide required
2545 landscaping and 3-foot walkway shall be required to buffer buildings from
2546 parking spaces.
2547
2548 5. Planting Requirements:
Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping:
Shade Tress 1 tree per 300 square feet of perimeter parking lot area. Trees
may be clustered or spaced throughout the landscaping areas.
Perimeter landscaping abutting a building does not need to be
included in the square footage calculation.1
Shrubs 1 shrub per 3 feet, on center, along 100 percent of the yard
length. Shrubs with mature height not more than 3 feet
Ground cover /
Mulch
Required landscaping outside of shrub masses shall be
established in ground cover or mulched consistent with the
standards of this chapter. Turf is prohibited.
Parking Lot
Fences/Walls:
Fences or walls along parking lot perimeters may be required
to satisfy landscape buffer requirements outlined in
Section 21A.48.060 of this chapter.
1. Required perimeter trees species shall be chosen from the Urban Forestry Street
Tree List and shall be approved by the Salt Lake City Urban Forestry Division.
2549
2550
2551
2552
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2553
2554 D. Curbing: Concrete curbing shall be installed at the perimeter of internal landscape areas
2555 and perimeter parking where parking lots vehicular access aisles or stalls directly abuts
2556 required landscaping. Biodetention areas are exempt from curbing requirements, however
2557 a vehicle stop is required when biodetention areas directly abut parking stalls.
2558 E. Biodetention in Parking Lot Interior and Perimeter Landscaping Areas: Retention of the
2559 80th percentile storm is required for all impervious surface parking lots with 50 or more
2560 parking spaces. Where this is not feasible, as defined in the SLCDPUs Standard Practices
2561 Manual, an approved Stormwater Best Management Practices (Stormwater BMPs) is
2562 required. All proposed Stormwater BMPs are subject to Public Utilities Division review,
2563 approval, and inspection.
2564 F. Stormwater BMP Approval Required: A SLC Approved Stormwater Best Management
2565 Practice (Stormwater BMP) for all hard surfaced parking lots is required prior to
2566 discharge to the public storm drain and gutter, as required in Subsection 21A.44.060.A.2:
2567
2568 1. All Stormwater BMPs are subject to Public Utilities Division review, approval, and
2569 inspection.
2570 2. Plantings within BMPs are to be drought tolerant, salt tolerant, winter hardy, and able
2571 to be submerged.
2572 21A.48.080. GENERAL STANDARDS
2573 All required landscape plans shall be prepared based on the following standards. All
2574 landscape improvements in the required landscape locations, as described in Sections
2575 21A.48.060 and 21A.48.070 shall meet the regulations described in this section.
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2576
2577 A. Installation: All landscaping shall be installed in accordance with the current planting
2578 procedures established by the American Association of Nurserymen. The installation of
2579 all plants required by this chapter may be delayed until the next optimal planting season,
2580 as determined by the zoning administrator.
2581
2582 1. At the time of planting:
2583
2584 a. Deciduous Trees: All deciduous trees shall have a minimum trunk size of 1.5
2585 inches in caliper.
2586 b. Evergreen Trees: All evergreen trees shall have a minimum size of 5 feet in
2587 height.
2588 c. Shrubs: All shrubs shall have a minimum height or spread of 10 inches depending
2589 on the plant’s natural growth habit, unless otherwise specified. Plants in 2-gallon
2590 containers will generally comply with this standard.
2591
2592 B. General Landscaping Standards:
2593
2594 1. Drought Tolerant or Native Species: 100% of required shrubs, perennial plants, and
2595 groundcover used on a site shall be drought tolerant, adapted or native species. The
2596 city has compiled a list titled “Salt Lake City Plant List & Hydrozone Schedule”,
2597 established and maintained by Public Utilities, shall be used to satisfy this
2598 requirement. Other plants that are not on the list but are considered drought tolerant,
2599 adapted or native and require similar watering needs may also be used.
2600 2. Turf: Turf is not permitted:
2601
2602 a. In the park strip.
2603 b. In parking lot perimeter and interior landscaping areas.
2604 c. In areas that are less than 8 feet in any dimension at the narrowest point.
2605 d. In areas with a slope greater than 25% (4 feet horizontal: 1 foot vertical).
2606 e. In required landscape buffer areas.
2607
2608 3. Mulch: Mulch shall be:
2609
2610 a. At least 3 inches in depth,
2611 b. Used in areas that are not covered with landscaping.
2612 c. Permeable to air and water.
2613 d. Permanent fiber barriers, plastic sheeting, or other impervious barriers are
2614 prohibited as an underlayment.
2615 e. Crushed rubber is prohibited.
2616 f. Rock used as a mulch material is limited to 20% of an area where landscaping is
2617 required by this chapter.
2618
2619 4. Artificial turf is prohibited in any location where landscaping is regulated by this
2620 chapter.
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2621 5. Berming is prohibited in parking lot and park strip landscaping unless required in
2622 specific district regulations.
2623
2624 C. Specific Park Strip Standards: In addition to General Landscape Standards these
2625 provisions shall apply to park strips.
2626
2627 1. Street Trees:
2628
2629 a. Substitutions. The Urban Forester may approve a substitute of the required street
2630 tree provision for a cash in lieu payment if the number of required trees cannot be
2631 met due to conflicts related to public utilities or right-of-way regulations. A cash
2632 in lieu payment, in the amount of cost to purchase and plant the required number
2633 of street trees, shall be contributed to the city’s Tree Fund;
2634
2635 b. Tree Grates: If new street trees are proposed in a location where the area
2636 surrounding the tree will have an impervious surface, tree wells with grates shall
2637 be provided with adequate dimensions and sufficient soil volume to accommodate
2638 the proposed tree species, subject to review by the Urban Forestry Division.
2639
2640 c. Tree Root Protection: Rock or gravel shall maintain a 2-foot separation from the
2641 trunk of a street tree.
2642
2643 2. Vegetation with Thorned, Spined, or Other Sharp Rigid Parts: Vegetation with thorns,
2644 spines, or other sharp, rigid parts hazardous to pedestrians and bicyclists, and difficult
2645 to walk across are prohibited within 3 feet of a curb, sidewalk, walkway, or driveway.
2646
2647 3. Storm Drain Protection:
2648
2649 a. Rock or gravel shall be set at or below top back of curb or abutting sidewalk
2650 grade.
2651 b. Rock or gravel shall have 1 inch or greater diameter. Grades abutting public
2652 streets exceeding 4%, as indicated by Public Utilities Division’s “4% Grade
2653 Streets Map”, shall have rock or gravel 3 inch or greater diameter.
2654
2655 4. Pathways: Impervious surface pathways provided between the curb and sidewalk, are
2656 permitted subject to the following:
2657
2658 a. Shall not be more than 5 feet in width and shall be located to provide the most
2659 direct route from curb to sidewalk.
2660 b. A maximum of 1 pathway per 20 linear feet of park strip is permitted.
2661 c. The pathway area shall be included in impervious surface percentage calculation.
2662
2663 5. Stormwater Curb Controls: Integration of LID (Low Impact Development) practices
2664 are encouraged in park strip areas. Stormwater curb cuts are permitted to allow
2665 stormwater to enter the landscaped area subject to the following provisions:
2666
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2667 a. The design and construction of the stormwater curb cut shall comply with the
2668 SLCDPU Standards Practices Manual.
2669 b. All stormwater curb controls are subject to Public Utilities Division review and
2670 approval.
2671
2672 6. Encroachments in the Right-of-Way: Structural encroachments are only permitted
2673 when specifically approved by city divisions and applicable decision-making bodies
2674 (or their designee) and may require an encroachment permit.
2675
2676 a. All encroachments are subject to the following standards, unless specifically
2677 allowed elsewhere in this title:
2678
2679 (1) Any raised structure shall be setback from the curb a minimum of 24 inches,
2680 (2) There are no other practical locations for the structure on the private property,
2681 and
2682 (3) The proposed structures will serve the general public and are part of general
2683 public need, or the proposed structures are necessary for the functional use of
2684 the property.
2685
2686 b. Bus Stops and Bike Share Stations: Concrete pads for bus stop benches and/or
2687 shelters and bike share stations may be permitted with zoning administrator
2688 approval. Impervious surface limitations may be modified upon review.
2689 c. Outdoor Dining: Park strip materials and structural standards may be modified by
2690 the Zoning Administrator when outdoor dining is approved pursuant to
2691 Section 21A.40.065 of this title.
2692 d. Bike Paths: Bike paths that are separated from the travel lanes with cars are
2693 permitted in any existing park strip. Any space between the bike path and the
2694 sidewalk and/or curb of the travel lanes are subject to the requirements of this
2695 section.
2696 21A.48.090: PRIVATE LANDS TREE PRESERVATION:
2697 A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of these tree preservation provisions is to recognize and
2698 protect the valuable asset embodied in the trees that exist on private lands within the city
2699 and ensure that the existing trees of Salt Lake City continue to provide benefit to its
2700 citizens. Essential to effective tree preservation is the understanding of tree growth
2701 requirements having to do with space, water, and soil quality needs, among other
2702 qualities. Good, early planning, site design, and construction management practices are
2703 key to allowing trees to prosper. Preconstruction planning and mitigation of potential
2704 impacts that development may have on trees is necessary and one of the purposes of this
2705 section. Numerous community and personal benefits arise from the presence of trees in
2706 urbanized areas - both on residential and nonresidential lands - and it is the intent of this
2707 section through the preservation of the trees to:
2708
2709 1. Enhance the quality of life in the city and protect public health and safety;
2710 2. Preserve and enhance the visual and aesthetic qualities of the city;
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2711 3. Enhance public and private property for greater enjoyment and usability due to the
2712 shade, cooling, and the aesthetic beauty afforded by trees;
2713 4. Protect and improve the real estate values of the city;
2714 5. Preserve and enhance air and water quality;
2715 6. Reduce noise, glare, dust, and heat, and moderate climate, including urban heat island
2716 effect;
2717 7. Increase slope stability, and control erosion and sediment runoff into streams and
2718 waterways;
2719 8. Protect the natural habitat and ecosystems of the city;
2720 9. Conserve energy by reducing heating and cooling costs; and
2721 10. Preserve the function of mature trees to absorb greenhouse gases such as carbon
2722 dioxide.
2723
2724 B. Applicability:
2725
2726 1. General: The standards in this section shall apply to new development in the city
2727 unless exempted in accordance with Subsection C, “Exemptions”, of this section. The
2728 standards in this section shall apply at the time of a development application for
2729 “development” as defined in the zoning ordinance.
2730 2. Other Regulations: Title 2, Chapter 2.26 of this code, the Salt Lake City urban
2731 forestry ordinance, addressing the protection of trees located on public property
2732 owned by the city and in rights of way, shall remain in effect.
2733 3. Specimen Trees: The city forester shall maintain a list of trees or tree types that are
2734 deemed to be specimen trees subject to Subsection E, “Standards”, of this section.
2735
2736 C. Exemptions: The following specimen tree removal activities may be exempt from the
2737 standards of this section upon confirmation and approval by the city forester:
2738
2739 1. The removal of dead, damaged, or naturally fallen trees, or in cases of community
2740 emergency;
2741 2. When in conjunction with the construction of a single- or two- family residence not
2742 part of a proposed new subdivision;
2743 3. The removal of trees on an existing legal lot when not associated with new
2744 development;
2745 4. The removal of trees in such a condition that they pose a threat to structures or natural
2746 features on the site, on adjoining properties, or in the public right of way;
2747 5. The removal of diseased trees posing a threat to adjacent trees;
2748 6. The selective and limited removal of trees necessary to obtain clear visibility at
2749 driveways or intersections;
2750 7. The removal of trees associated with development at the Salt Lake City International
2751 Airport only as necessary to provide safe operations;
2752 8. The removal of trees when requested by the city forester for the purposes of conflict
2753 with utilities or streets; and
2754 9. The removal of trees deemed appropriate by the city forester, based on tree species,
2755 site conditions, or other variables.
2756
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2757 D. Standards:
2758 1. Preservation of Specimen Trees: Specimen trees shall be preserved to the maximum
2759 extent practicable as determined by the city forester, in consultation with the zoning
2760 administrator, unless exempted pursuant to Subsection C, “Exemptions”, of this
2761 section.
2762
2763 a. In determining if preservation is impracticable, the city shall consider the
2764 following criteria, including, but not limited to:
2765
2766 (1) Whether an alternative location or configuration of the development including
2767 elements such as parking or structures on the site would be feasible to
2768 accomplish tree preservation, without negatively impacting adjacent
2769 properties,
2770 (2) Whether preservation of the specimen tree would render all permitted
2771 development on the property infeasible, or
2772 (3) If development of the property will provide significant community benefits
2773 that outweigh tree preservation.
2774
2775 b. The zoning administrator may modify any dimensional standard, such as setbacks
2776 and height limits, by up to 20% if such modification will result in preservation of
2777 a specimen tree.
2778
2779 2. Cutting, Removal, or Damage Prohibited: Specimen trees, required to be preserved,
2780 shall not be cut, removed, pushed over, killed, or otherwise damaged.
2781 3. Paving, Fill, Excavation, or Soil Compaction Prohibited: The tree protection zone of
2782 any protected specimen tree shall not be subjected to paving, filling, excavation, or
2783 soil compaction.
2784 4. Mitigation: Where the city determines it is not practicable to preserve a specimen tree
2785 on the development site, the following mitigation provisions shall apply.
2786
2787 a. Replacement Tree Required: 2 caliper inches of replacement trees shall be
2788 provided for each dbh of specimen tree removed (for example, if a 24 inch dbh
2789 specimen tree is removed, it must be replaced with at least 24 trees of a minimum
2790 2 inch caliper or 8 trees with a 6 inch caliper). Each replacement tree shall be a
2791 minimum of 2 inches in caliper, and shall either be replanted prior to certificate of
2792 occupancy or within a conditional time frame as approved by the city forester.
2793 Consult the “Salt Lake City Plant List and Hydrozone Schedule” for
2794 recommendations on tree selection.
2795 Replacement trees shall be planted on the lot or site where the specimen tree was
2796 removed except where the city forester, in consultation with the zoning
2797 administrator, finds the following:
2798
2799 (1) The site does not provide for adequate landscape surface area to accommodate
2800 the total number of replacement trees; or
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2801 (2) That due to unique soil types, topography, or unusual characteristics of the
2802 site, the likelihood of successful tree growth is diminished.
2803 In such cases, the applicant shall mitigate for the loss of the specimen tree in
2804 the form of payment to the city’s tree fund as provided below.
2805
2806 b. Cash in Lieu Payment/Tree Fund Contribution: Applicants who are permitted to
2807 remove a specimen tree but not plant a replacement tree on site shall make a cash
2808 in lieu payment, in the amount of the cost to purchase and plant the required
2809 number of replacement trees, into the city’s tree fund.
2810 E. Specimen Tree Protection During Construction:
2811
2812 1. Owner’s Responsibility: During construction, the owner of the property shall be
2813 responsible for the ongoing health of specimen trees located on the site. This includes
2814 basic tree maintenance and watering throughout the term of construction. The owner
2815 shall also ensure the erection of barriers necessary to protect any specimen tree from
2816 damage during and after construction.
2817 2. Tree Protection Zone Fencing: Tree protection fencing shall be erected to protect all
2818 preserved trees from excavation, fill, compaction, or other impacts that would
2819 threaten tree health. Specimen trees shall be fenced in accordance with this subsection
2820 before any grading, excavating, or other land disturbing activity begins on a
2821 construction site. No construction, grading, equipment or material storage, or any
2822 other activity shall be allowed within the tree protection zone, as delineated by the
2823 required tree protection fencing, except in accordance with the standards in
2824 Subsection F.3, “Encroachments Into Tree Protection Zones and Root Zones”, of this
2825 section. Fencing shall be maintained until the land disturbance activities are complete,
2826 and shall not be removed or altered without first obtaining written consent from the
2827 city forester.
2828 The tree protection fencing shall be clearly shown on the required development
2829 applications such as a site plan, building permit, or grading permit application.
2830 a. Location: Fencing shall extend at least 1 foot in distance from the edge of the drip
2831 line of a specimen tree or group of specimen trees or as directed by the city
2832 forester to best protect a specimen tree’s critical root zone and still allow
2833 construction access.
2834 b. Type of Fencing: The developer shall erect a chainlink fence, a minimum of 4 feet
2835 in height, secured to metal posts driven into the ground. Such fencing shall be
2836 secured to withstand construction activity and weather on the site and shall be
2837 maintained in a functional condition for the duration of work on the property. This
2838 is not considered permanent fencing subject to Section 21A.40.120, “Regulation
2839 of Fences, Walls and Hedges”, of this title.
2840 c. Timing: All required tree protection measures shall be installed, inspected and
2841 approved by the city forester prior to the commencement of any land disturbing
2842 activities.
2843
2844 4. Encroachments Into Tree Protection Zones and Root Zones: Encroachments into a
2845 tree protection zone or within the critical root zones of trees protected in accordance
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2846 with this subsection shall occur only in rare instances, and only upon obtaining
2847 written authorization from the city forester. If such encroachment is anticipated, tree
2848 preservation measures including, but not limited to, the following may be required:
2849
2850 a. Tree Crown and/or Root Pruning: The pruning, or cutting, of specimen tree
2851 branches or roots shall only be done under the supervision of an ISA certified
2852 arborist, and only upon approval of the city forester.
2853 b. Soil Compaction Impact Mitigation: Where compaction might occur due to
2854 planned, temporary traffic through or materials placed within the protection zone,
2855 the area shall first be mulched with a minimum 4 inch layer of woodchips or a 6
2856 inch layer of pine straw. Plywood sheet or metal plate coverage of the impacted
2857 area may be accepted by the city forester when high moisture conditions warrant.
2858 Equipment or materials storage shall not be allowed within the tree protection
2859 zone.
2860 c. Grade Change Impact Mitigation: In the event proposed site development requires
2861 soil elevation changes tree protection measures designed to mitigate harm to the
2862 tree(s) shall be coordinated with the city forester and the zoning administrator.
2863 d. Construction Debris/Effluent Strictly Prohibited: In no instance shall any debris or
2864 effluent, associated with the construction process, including equipment or vehicle
2865 washing, concrete mixing, pouring, or rinsing processes, be permitted to drain
2866 onto lands within tree protection zones, as delineated by the chainlink tree
2867 protection fencing.
2868
2869 F. Enforcement: These tree preservation provisions shall be subject to the zoning and
2870 development enforcement codes as adopted by the city.
2871
2872 21A.48.100: APPEAL:
2873 Any person adversely affected by a final decision of the zoning administrator on a
2874 landscaping or buffer requirement may appeal to the appeals hearing officer in accordance
2875 with the provisions of Chapter 21A.16 of this title.
2876
2877 SECTION 29. Amending the Text of Section 21A.62.040. That Section 21A.62.040 of
2878 the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Definitions: Definitions of Terms), shall be and hereby is
2879 amended as follows:
2880 a. Amending the definition of “GROUND COVER.” That the definition of “GROUND
2881 COVER” shall be amended to read as follows:
2882 GROUND COVER: Any perennial evergreen plant material species that generally does not
2883 exceed twelve inches (12 inches”) in height, stabilizes soils and protects against erosion, and
2884 covers one hundred percent (100%) of the ground all year.
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2885
2886
2887 b. Amending the definition of “LANDSCAPE AREA.” That the definition of “LANDSCAPE
2888 AREA” shall be amended to read as follows:
2889 LANDSCAPE AREA: That portion of a lot devoted exclusively to required landscaping,
2890 except that streets, drives and sidewalks may be located within such an area to provide
2891 reasonable access.
2892
2893
2894 c. Amending the definition of “LANDSCAPING.” That the definition of “LANDSCAPING”
2895 shall be amended to read as follows:
2896 LANDSCAPING: The improvement of a lot, parcel or tract of land with vegetation such as
2897 ornamental grass, shrubs and trees. Landscaping may include pedestrian walks, flowerbeds,
2898 ornamental objects such as fountains, statuary, and other similar natural and artificial objects
2899 designed and arranged to produce an aesthetically pleasing effect.
2900
2901
2902 d. Amending the definition of “MULCH.” That the definition of “MULCH” shall be amended
2903 to read as follows:
2904 MULCH: Any material such as rock, bark, compost, wood chips or other materials left loose
2905 and applied to the soil, for the purposes of suppressing weeds, moderating soil temperature,
2906 and preventing soil erosion.
2907
2908
2909 e. Amending the definition of “PARK STRIP LANDSCAPING.” That the definition of “PARK
2910 STRIP LANDSCAPING” shall be amended to read as follows:
2911 PARK STRIP LANDSCAPING: The improvement of property within the street right-of-way
2912 situated between the back of curb and the sidewalk or, if there is no sidewalk, the back of
2913 curb and the right-of-way line, through the addition of plants and other organic and inorganic
2914 materials harmoniously combined to produce an effect appropriate for adjacent uses and
2915 compatible with the neighborhood. Park strip landscaping includes trees and may also
2916 include a combination of lawn, other perennial ground cover, flowering annuals and
2917 perennials, specimen shrubs, and inorganic material.
2918
2919
2920 f. Amending the definition of “PARKING LOT.” That the definition of “PARKING LOT”
2921 shall be amended to read as follows:
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2922 PARKING LOT: An area on the surface of the land used for the parking and circulation of
2923 more than four (4) automobiles. Areas designated for the display of new and used
2924 vehicles for sale are not included in this definition.
2925
2926
2927 g. Amending the definition of “TURF.” That the definition of “TURF” shall be amended to
2928 read as follows:
2929 TURF: Grasses planted as a ground cover that may be mowed and maintained to be used as a
2930 lawn area of landscaping. Does not include decorative grasses, that are listed in the Salt Lake
2931 City Plant List & Hydrozone Schedule. grasses that are native to the local environment or
2932 grasses that do not generally require supplemental water, or Iinorganic substitutes commonly
2933 referred to as artificial turf are prohibited in required landscaping areas.
2934
2935 h. Adding the definition of “ARTIFICIAL TURF.” That the definition of “ARTIFICIAL
2936 TURF” be added and inserted into the list of definitions in alphabetical order to read as
2937 follows:
2938 ARTIFICIAL TURF: A synthetically derived, grass substitute that simulates the appearance
2939 of natural live grass.
2940
2941
2942 i. Adding the definition of “CALIPER.” That the definition of “CALIPER” be added and
2943 inserted into the list of definitions in alphabetical order to read as follows:
2944 CALIPER: The dimension of the diameter of a tree trunk measured at a distance of 6 inches
2945 from the soil line.
2946
2947
2948 j. Adding the definition of “DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (dbh).” That the definition of
2949 “DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (dbh)” be added and inserted into the list of definitions
2950 in alphabetical order to read as follows:
2951 DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (dbh): The dimension of the diameter of a tree trunk
2952 measured at a distance of 4 feet 6 inches from the ground.
2953
2954
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2955 k. Adding the definition of “IMPERVIOUS SURFACE.” That the definition of
2956 “IMPERVIOUS SURFACE” be added and inserted into the list of definitions in alphabetical
2957 order to read as follows:
2958 IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: Any material that substantially reduces or prevents the
2959 infiltration of stormwater directly into the ground, including: asphalt, concrete, pavers, and
2960 brick.
2961
2962
2963 l. Adding the definition of “LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (LID).” That the definition of
2964 “LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (LID)” be added and inserted into the list of definitions
2965 in alphabetical order to read as follows:
2966 LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (LID): Systems or practices that use or mimic natural
2967 processes that result in the infiltration, evapotranspiration, and/or use of stormwater to
2968 protect water quality and aquatic habitat.
2969
2970
2971 m. Adding the definition of “SHADE TREE.” That the definition of “SHADE TREE” be added
2972 and inserted into the list of definitions in alphabetical order to read as follows:
2973 SHADE TREE: Any tree that has a mature minimum tree canopy of 30 feet and a mature
2974 height that is 40 feet or greater.
2975
2976
2977 n. Adding the definition of “SPECIMEN TREE.” That the definition of “SPECIMEN TREE”
2978 be added and inserted into the list of definitions in alphabetical order to read as follows:
2979 SPECIMEN TREE: A structurally sound and healthy tree or grouping of trees, having an
2980 individual or combined dbh measuring greater than 10 inches; whose future vitality can be
2981 reasonably expected and maintained with proper protection and regularly scheduled care; and
2982 whose absence from the landscape would significantly alter the site’s appearance,
2983 environmental benefit, character or history.
2984
2985
2986 o. Adding the definition of “STORMWATER CURB CUT.” That the definition of
2987 “STORMWATER CURB CUT” be added and inserted into the list of definitions in
2988 alphabetical order to read as follows:
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2989 STORMWATER CURB CUT: Openings created in the curb to allow storm water from an
2990 adjacent impervious surface to flow into a depressed planting area.
2991
2992
2993 p. Adding the definition of “TREE PROTECTION FENCING.” That the definition of “TREE
2994 PROTECTION FENCING” be added and inserted into the list of definitions in alphabetical
2995 order to read as follows:
2996 TREE PROTECTION FENCING: The fencing required to be installed, and maintained
2997 during construction activities, to delineate required tree protection zones.
2998
2999
3000 q. Adding the definition of “TREE PROTECTION ZONE.” That the definition of “TREE
3001 PROTECTION ZONE” be added and inserted into the list of definitions in alphabetical order
3002 to read as follows:
3003 TREE PROTECTION ZONE: The area of a development site that includes the area located
3004 within the drip line of specimen trees and also includes the area that supports tree health
3005 requirements and interactions as determined by the city forester.
3006
3007
3008 r. Deleting definitions. That the following definitions are hereby deleted from the definitions
3009 of terms:
3010 BMP
3011
3012 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE (BMP) (Applies Only To Chapter 21A.48 Of This
3013 Title)
3014
3015 ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PROJECT
3016
3017 ET OR ETo
3018
3019 ETAF
3020
3021 EVAPOTRANSPIRATION (ET) RATE
3022
3023 EVERGREEN
3024
3025 LANDSCAPE BMPs MANUAL
3026
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3027 OVERSPRAY
3028
3029 PERENNIAL
3030
3031 TIER 2 WATER TARGET
3032
3033 TREASURED LANDSCAPE
3034
3035 WATER BUDGET
3036
3037
3038 SECTION 30. Repealing the Text of Subsection 21A.62.050.D. That Subsection
3039 21A.62.050.D of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Definitions: Illustrations of Selected
3040 Definitions: Landscape Area), shall be repealed in its entirety as follows:
3041 D. Landscape Area. Reserved.
3042
3043 SECTION 31. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
3044 first publication.
3045 Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________,
3046 2024.
3047 ______________________________
3048 CHAIRPERSON
3049 ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
3050
3051 ______________________________
3052 CITY RECORDER
3053
3054
3055 Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
3056
3057 Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
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3058
3059 ______________________________
3060 MAYOR
3061 ______________________________
3062 CITY RECORDER
3063 (SEAL)
3064
3065 Bill No. ________ of 2024.
3066 Published: ______________.
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