Proposed Ordinance - 6/28/2024 SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. of 2024
(An ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the
Salt Lake City Code pertaining to projecting business signs.)
An ordinance amending various sections of Title 2 1 A of the Salt Lake City Code pursuant
to Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00996 pertaining to the particular sign type "projecting business
storefront" sign in commercial and mixed-use zoning districts.
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2024, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission ("Planning
Commission")held a public hearing to consider a petition submitted by Mayor Erin Mendenhall
to amend various sections of Title 2 1 A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to standards
regulating projecting business storefront signs in commercial and mixed-use zoning districts
pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00996; and
WHEREAS, at its February 14, 2024 meeting, the Planning Commission voted in favor
of transmitting a positive recommendation to the Salt Lake City Council ("City Council") on said
petition; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter the City Council has determined that
adopting this ordinance is in the city's best interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.070.C. That Subsection
21A.46.070.0 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: General Standards) shall be, and
hereby is amended to read as follows:
C. Clearance Between Sign and Ground: A minimum clearance of eight feet(8') shall be
provided between the ground and the bottom of any pole, projecting sign or flag.
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SECTION 2. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.070.J. That Subsection
21A.46.070.J of the Salt Lake City Code(Zoning: Signs: General Standards) shall be, and hereby
is amended to read as follows:
J. Signs on Public Property: Except for portable signs authorized pursuant to Section
21A.46.055 of this chapter, no sign shall be located on publicly owned land or inside street rights
of way, except signs erected by permission of an authorized public agency, or the city pursuant
to the city's right of way encroachment policy.
SECTION 3. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.070.K.2. That Subsection
21A.46.070.K.2 of the Salt Lake City Code(Zoning: Signs: General Standards) shall be, and
hereby is amended to read as follows:
2. Projecting Building Signs: Projecting building signs may extend a maximum of four feet
(4') from the face of the building but shall not extend over a public right of way,unless such
projection complies with the city's right of way encroachment policy.
SECTION 4. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.080.C. That Subsection
21A.46.080.0 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Residential
Districts: Sign Regulations for the RB and RO Districts) shall be, and hereby is amended to read
as follows:
C. Sign Regulations for the RB and RO Districts:
1. Purpose: The purpose of sign regulations for the RB and RO districts is to
establish standards that allow for modest commercial signage while protecting the
predominant residential character of these districts.
2. Applicability: Regulations in subsections C3 and C5 of this section, respectively,
shall apply to all uses within the RB and RO districts. These regulations apply to each lot,
regardless of the number of buildings on a lot.
3. Sign Type, Size and Height Regulations:
STANDARDS FOR THE RB DISTRICT
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Type Of Signs Maximum Maximum Height Of Minimum Number Of
Permitted Area Per Freestanding Signs' Setback Signs
Sign Face Permitted Per
Sign Type
Awning sign/ 10 square See note 1 May extend 6 1 per first floor
canopy sign feet(sign feet from face of door/window
area only) building,but
shall not extend
across a property
line
Canopy, drive- 40% of See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy
through canopy face
face if
signage is
on 2 faces.
20% of
canopy
face if
signs are
on 4 faces
Construction 32 square 4 feet 5 feet 1 per street
sign feet frontage
Development 50 square 8 feet 10 feet 1 per entry; 2
entry sign feet maximum
Flat sign 20 square See note 1 n/a 1 per lot
feet
Garage/yard 6 square 4 feet 5 feet 1 per street
sale sign feet frontage
Monument 24 square 4 feet 5 feet 1 per lot
sign feet
Nameplate 2 square See note 1 n/a 1 per building
feet entry
New 80 square 10 feet 10 feet 1 per street
development feet frontage
sign
Political sign 16 square 4 feet 5 feet No limit
feet
Private 8 square 4 feet 5 feet No limit
directional feet
sign
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Projecting 6 square n/a May extend 4 1 per leasable
Business feet per feet from face of space or entry
Storefront Sign sign side, the building but
total of 12 no closer than 2
square feet feet to the back
of curb.
Minimum height
of 8 feet above
sidewalk.'
Public safety 8 square 6 feet 5 feet No limit
sign feet
Real estate 8 square 4 feet 5 feet I per street
sign feet frontage
Window sign 6 square See note 1 n/a No limit
feet
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.
2. Monument signs shall have a 5 foot setback unless integrated into the fence structure.
Height requirements for fence apply.
3. Backlit awnings excluded.
4. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.
4. Illumination: Illuminated signs in the RB district shall be limited to development
entry signs, flat signs, window signs and monument signs.
5. Sign Type, Size and Height Regulations for the RO District:
STANDARDS FOR THE RO DISTRICT
Type Of Signs Maximum Maximum Minimum Setback Number Of
Permitted Area Per Height Of Signs
Sign Face Freestanding Permitted Per
Signs' Sign Type
Awning sign/ 10 square See note 1 May extend 6 feet 1 per first floor
canopy sign feet(sign from face of building, door/window
area only) but shall not extend
across a property line
Construction 32 square 4 feet 5 feet I per street
sign feet frontage
Development 50 square 8 feet 10 feet 1 per entry; 2
entry sign feet maximum
Flat sign3,' 6 square feet See note I n/a I per street
for each 50 frontage
4
feet of
building
frontage or
major
portion
thereof
Garage/yard 6 square feet 4 feet 5 feet 1 per street
sale sign frontage
Monument 32 square 4 feet 5 feet 1 per street
sign feet frontage
Nameplate 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building
entry
New 80 square 10 feet 10 feet 1 per street
development feet frontage
sign
Political sign 16 square 4 feet 5 feet No limit
feet
Private 8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit
directional sign
Projecting 6 square feet n/a May extend 4 feet 1 per leasable
Business per sign side, from face of the space or entry
Storefront Sign total of 12 building but no closer
square feet than 2 feet to the
back of curb.
Minimum height of 8
feet above sidewalk.5
Public safety 8 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit
sign
Real estate 16 square 6 feet 5 feet 1 per street
sign feet frontage
Window sign 6 square feet See note 1 n/a No limit
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.
2. Monument signs shall have a 5 foot setback unless integrated into the fence structure.
Height requirements for fence apply.
3. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
4. Backlit awnings excluded.
5. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.
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SECTION 5. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.090.A.3. That Subsection
21A.46.090.A.3 of the Salt Lake City Code(Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Mixed Use and
Commercial Districts: Sign Regulations for the R-MU-35, R-MU-45, R-MU, MU, SNB, CN and
CB Districts: Sign Type, Size and Height Standards for the R-MU-35, R-MU-45, R-MU and MU
Districts) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows:
3. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards for the R-MU-35, R-MU-45, R-MU And MU
Districts:
STANDARDS FOR THE R-MU-35,R-MU-45, R-MU AND MU DISTRICTS
Types Of Maximum Maximum Minimum Number Of Limit On
Signs Area Per Sign Height Of Setback' Signs Combined
Permitted Face Freestanding Permitted Per Number
Signs, Sign Type Of Signs4
Awning sign/ 1 square foot See note 1 May extend 1 per first floor None
canopy sign per linear foot 6 feet from door/window
of storefront; face of
building total building 2
not to exceed feet from
40 square feet back of
(sign area only) curb6
Canopy, drive- 40% of canopy See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy None
through face if signage face
is on 2 faces.
20% of canopy
face if signs are
on 4 faces
Construction 32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet 1 per street None
sign frontage
Flat sign 1 square foot See note 1 n/a 1 sign per None
(general per linear foot building
building of building frontage
orientation)8 frontage'
Flat sign 1 square foot See note 1 n/a 1 per business None
(storefront per linear foot or storefront
orientation)',' of store
frontage'
Garage/yard 6 square feet 4 feet 5 feet 1 per street None
sale sign frontage
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Monument 100 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street 1 sign per
sign frontage street
frontage
Nameplate 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building None
entry
New 80 square feet 10 feet 5 feet 1 per street None
development frontage
sign
Pole sign(1 75 square feet 25 feet 15 feet and 1 per street 1 sign per
acre a 6 foot frontage street
minimum) maximum frontage
projection
Political sin 16 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
Private 8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
directional
sign
Projecting 6 square feet See note 1 May extend 1 per leasable None
business per sign side, 4 feet from space. All
storefront sign total of 12 face of the signs shall be
square feet building but located within
no closer the tenant's
than 2 feet leasable space
to the back
of curb. A
minimum
height of 8
feet above
the sidewalk
shall be
maintained.
See note 6
Public safety 8 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
sign
Real estate 16 square feet 6 feet 5 feet 1 per street None
sin frontage
Window sign 25% of See note 1 n/a No limit None
window area of
each use
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
3. Monument signs shall have a 5 foot setback,unless integrated into the fence structure.
Height requirements for fence apply.
4. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.
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5. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront
orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.
6. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.
7. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
8. Backlit awnings excluded.
SECTION 6. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.090.A.4. That Subsection
21A.46.090.A.4 of the Salt Lake City Code(Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Mixed Use and
Commercial Districts: Sign Regulations for the R-MU-35, R-MU-45, R-MU, MU, SNB, CN and
CB Districts: Sign Type, Size and Height Standards for the CN District) shall be, and hereby is
amended to read as follows:
4. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards for the CN District:
STANDARDS FOR THE CN DISTRICT
Types Of Maximum Maximum Minimum Number Of Limit On
Signs Area Per Sign Height Of Setback' Signs Combined
Permitted Face Freestanding Permitted Per Number Of
Signs' Sign Type Signs3
Awning sign/ 1 square foot See note 1 May extend 1 per first floor None
canopy sign per linear foot 6 feet from door/window
of storefront; face of
building total building,but
not to exceed shall not
40 square feet extend across
(sign area a property
only) line
Canopy, 40% of See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy None
drive-through canopy face if face
signage is on 2
faces. 20% of
canopy face if
signs are on 4
faces
Construction 32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet 2 per building None
sign
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Flat sign 1 square foot See note 1 n/a 1 per business None
(storefront per linear foot or storefront
orientation)5 of store
frontage
Monument 75 square feet 5 feet 5 feet 1 per street None
sign frontage
Nameplate 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building None
entry
New 80 square feet 10 feet 5 feet 1 per None
development development
sign
Political sign 16 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
Private 8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
directional
sign
Projecting 6 square feet n/a May extend 1 per leasable None
Business per sign side; 4 feet from space or entry
Storefront total of 12 face of the
Sign square feet building but
no closer
than 2 feet to
the back of
curb.
Minimum
height of 8
feet above
sidewalk.6
Public safety 8 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
sign
Real estate 16 square feet 6 feet 5 feet 1 per street None
sign frontage
Wall or flat 1 square foot See note 1 n/a 1 per building None
sign (general per linear foot frontage
building of building
orientation) frontage
Window sign 25% of See note 1 n/a No limit None
window area
of each use
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
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3. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.
4. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront
orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.
5. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
6. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.
SECTION 7. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.090.A.5. That Subsection
21A.46.090.A.5 of the Salt Lake City Code(Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Mixed Use and
Commercial Districts: Sign Regulations for the R-MU-35, R-MU-45, R-MU, MU, SNB, CN and
CB Districts: Sign Type, Size and Height Standards for the CB District) shall be, and hereby is
amended to read as follows:
5. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards for the CB District:
STANDARDS FOR THE CB DISTRICT
Types Of Maximum Maximum Minimum Number Of Limit On
Signs Area Per Height Of Setback' Signs Combined
Permitted Sign Face Freestanding Permitted Per Number Of
Signs' Sign Type Signs'
Awning sign/ 1 square foot See note 1 May extend 6 1 per first floor None
canopy sign per linear feet from face door/window
foot of of building
storefront;
building total
not to exceed
40 square feet
(sign area
only)
Canopy, drive- 40% of See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy 1 per street
through canopy face face frontage
if signage is
on 2 faces.
20% of
canopy face
if signs are
on 4 faces
Construction 32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet 2 per building None
sign
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Flat sign 1 square foot See note 1 n/a 1 per business None
(storefront per linear or storefront
orientation)' foot of store
frontages
Monument 100 square 6 feet 5 feet 1 per street 1 per street
sign feet 12 feet 10 feet frontage frontage
20 feet 10 feet
(1 acre mini-
mum)
Nameplate 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building None
entry
New 80 square feet 10 feet 5 feet 1 per None
development development
sign
Pole sign (1 75 square feet 25 feet 15 feet and a 1 per street 1 per street
acre for a single maximum 6 frontage frontage
minimum) business. 100 foot
square feet projection
for multiple
businesses
Political sign 16 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
Private 8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
directional
sign
Projecting 6 square feet n/a May extend 4 1 per leasable None
Business per sign side; feet from face space or entry
Storefront total of 12 of the
Sign square feet building but
no closer than
2 feet to the
back of curb.
Minimum
height of 8
feet above
sidewalk.6
Public safety 8 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
sign
Real estate 16 square feet 6 feet 5 feet 1 per street None
sign frontage
Wall or flat 1 square foot See note 1 n/a 1 sign per None
sign (general per linear building
foot of frontage
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building building
orientation) frontages
Window sign 25% of See note 1 n/a No limit None
window area
of each use
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
3. Pole and monument signs shall be permitted only when located in or adjacent to a
required landscaped setback.
4. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.
5. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront
orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.
6. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.
7. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
SECTION 8. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.090.B.4. That Subsection
21A.46.090.13.4 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Mixed Use and
Commercial Districts: Sign Regulations for the CS District: Sign Type, Size and Height
Standards) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows:
4. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:
STANDARDS FOR THE CS DISTRICT
Types Of Maximum Maximum Minimum Number Of Limit On
Signs Area Per Height Of Setback' Signs Permitted Combined
Permitted Sign Face Freestanding Per Sign Type Number Of
Signs' Signs'
Awning sign/ 1 square foot See note 1 May extend 6 1 per first floor None
canopy sign per linear feet from face door/window
foot of of building,
storefront; but shall not
building extend across
total not to a property line
exceed 40
square feet
(sign area
only)
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Canopy, 40% of See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy face None
drive-through canopy face
if signage is
on 2 faces.
20% of
canopy face
if signs are
on 4 faces
Construction 64 square 12 feet 10 feet 2 per building None
sign feet
Flat sign 1 square foot See note 1 n/a 1 per business or None
(storefront per linear storefront
orientation)6 foot of store
frontages
Monument 100 square 12 feet 10 feet 1 per pad site 1 per pad site
sign feet
6 feet 5 feet
Nameplate 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building None
entry
New 200 square 12 feet 10 feet 1 per street None
development feet per sign frontage
sign
Pole sign 75 square 25 feet At the 1 per pad site 1 per pad site
feet approved
landscape
setback with a
6 foot
projection, but
shall not
extend across
a property line
Political sign 32 square 8 feet 10 feet No limit None
feet
Private 8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
directional
sign
Projecting 6 square feet n/a May extend 4 1 per leasable None
Business per sign side; feet from face space or entry
Storefront total of 12 of the building
Sign square feet but no closer
than 2 feet to
the back of
curb.
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Minimum
height of 8
feet above
sidewalk.'
Public safety 8 square feet 6 feet 10 feet No limit None
sign
Real estate 64 square 12 feet 10 feet 1 per building None
sign feet
Shopping 200 square 25 feet 10 feet 1 per street None
center feet frontage
identification
sign
Wall or flat 1 square foot See note 1 n/a 1 per building None
sign (general per linear frontage
building foot of
orientation) building
frontages
Window sign 25% of total See note 1 n/a No limit None
frontage
window area
per floor
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.
2. Permitted only for freestanding buildings within shopping centers.
3. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.
4. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
5. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront
orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.
6. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
7. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.
SECTION 9. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.090.C.3. That Subsection
21A.46.090.C.3 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Mixed Use and
Commercial Districts: Sign Regulations for the CC District: Sign Type, Size and Height
Standards) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows:
3. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:
STANDARDS FOR THE CC DISTRICT
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Types Of Signs Maximum Maximum Minimum Number Of Limit On
Permitted Per Area Per Height Of Setback' Signs Combined
Use Sign Face Freestanding Permitted Per Number Of
Signs' Sign Type Signs'
Awnings/canopy 1 square foot See note 1 10 feet 1 per first floor None
signs per linear door/window
foot of
storefront;
building total
not to exceed
40 square feet
(sign area
only)
Canopy, drive- 40% of See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy None
through canopy face face
if signage is
on 2 faces.
20% of
canopy face
if signs are on
4 faces
Construction 64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street None
sign frontage
Flat sign 1.5 square See note 1 n/a 1 per business None
(storefront feet per linear or storefront
orientation)6 foot of store
frontage'
Monument sign 100 square 6 feet None 1 per street 1 per street
feet frontage frontage
12 feet 5 feet
20 feet
(1 acre
minimum
Nameplate 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building None
entry
New 80 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per None
development development
sign
Pole sign4 75 square feet 25 feet 15 feet and 1 per street 1 per street
for a single a frontage frontage
business, 100 maximum
15
square feet 6 foot
for multiple projection
businesses
Political sign 32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet No limit None
Private 8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
directional sign
Projecting 6 square feet n/a May 1 per leasable None
Business per sign side; extend 4 space or entry
Storefront Sign total of 12 feet from
square feet face of the
building
but no
closer than
2 feet to
the back of
curb.
Minimum
height of 8
feet above
sidewalk.'
Public safety 8 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
sign
Real estate sign 64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street None
frontage
Wall or flat sign 1 square foot See note 1 n/a 1 per building None
(general per linear frontage
building foot of
orientation) building
frontage 5
Window sign 25% of total See note 1 n/a No limit None
frontage
window area
per use
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
3. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.
4. See Subsection 21A.46.090.C.4.a of this section.
5. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront
orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.
6. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
7. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.
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SECTION 10. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.090.D.3. That Subsection
21A.46.090.D.3 of the Salt Lake City Code(Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Mixed Use and
Commercial Districts: Sign Regulations for the CSHBD and CG Districts: Sign Type, Size and
Height Standards) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows:
3. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:
STANDARDS FOR THE CSHBD DISTRICT
Types Of Maximum Area Maximum Minimum Number Of Signs
Signs Per Sign Face Height Of Setback' Permitted Per
Permitted Freestanding Sign Type
Signs'
Types Of Signs Maximum Area Maximum Minimum Number Of Signs
Permitted Per Sign Face Height Of Setback' Permitted Per Sign
Freestanding Type
Signs'
Awning/canopy 1 square foot per See note 1 May extend 6 1 per first floor
signs linear foot of feet from face door/window
storefront(sign of building 2
area only) feet from back
of curbs
Canopy, drive- 40% of canopy See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy face
through face if signage is
on 2 faces. 20%
of canopy face if
signs are on 4
faces
Construction 64 square feet 12 feet None 1 per street frontage
sign
Flat sign 2 square feet per See note 1 n/a 1 per business or
(storefront linear foot of storefront
orientation)' store frontage
Marquee sign 1 square foot per See note 1 See 1 per storefront
linear foot of Subsection
store frontage 21A.46.070.0
Monument 100 square feet 20 feet None 1 per street frontage
sign 3
Nameplate 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building entry
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New 80 square feet 12 feet None 1 per development
development
sign
Pole sign 75 square feet for 25 feet No extension 1 per street frontage
a single business, across a
100 square feet property line
for multiple is permitted
businesses
Political sin 32 square feet 8 feet None No limit
Private 21 square feet 7 feet None No limit
directional sign
Projecting 0.5 square foot See note 1 May extend 6 1 per street frontage
building sign per linear foot of feet from face
street frontage; of building,
not to exceed 40 but shall not
square feet cross a
property line
Projecting 6 square feet per See note 1 May extend 4 1 per leasable
business sign side, total of feet from face space. Leasable
storefront sign 12 square feet of a building spaces on corners
and 2 feet may have 2. All
from back of signs shall be
curb'. A located within the
minimum tenant's leasable
height of 8 area and not on any
feet above the other tenant's
sidewalk shall leasable space
be maintained
Public safety 8 square feet 6 feet None No limit
sign
Real estate sin 64 square feet 12 feet None 1 per street frontage
Wall sign or 1 square foot per See note 1 n/a 1 per building face
flat sign linear foot of
(general building face
building
orientation
Window sign 25% of total See note 1 n/a No limit
frontage window
area per use
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
3. See Subsection 21A.46.090.D.6.a.
4. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront
orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.
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5. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.
6. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
SECTION 11. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.090.D.4. That Subsection
21A.46.090.D.4 of the Salt Lake City Code(Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Mixed Use and
Commercial Districts: Sign Regulations for the CSHBD and CG Districts: Sign Type, Size and
Height Standards) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows:
4. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:
STANDARDS FOR THE CG DISTRICT
Types Of Maximum Maximum Height Minimum Number Of Signs
Signs Area Per Of Freestanding Setback' Permitted Per Sign
Permitted Sign Face Signs' Type
Awning/canopy 1 square foot See note 1 May extend 6 1 per first floor
signs per linear foot feet from face door/window
of storefront of building,
(sign area but shall not
only) cross a
property line
Canopy, drive- 40% of See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy face
through canopy face if
signage is on
2 faces. 20%
of canopy
face if signs
are on 4 faces
Construction 64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street frontage
sign
Flat sign 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per business or
(storefront per linear foot storefront
orientation)' of store
frontage 4
Marquee sign 1 square foot See note 1 See 1 per storefront
per linear foot Subsection
of store 21A.46.070.0
frontage
Monument 1 square foot 20 feet 4 feet 1 per street frontage
sign per linear foot
8 feet None
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of street
frontage
Nameplate 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building entry
New 200 square 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street frontage
development feet
sign
Pole sign 1 square foot 35 feet 10 feet with a 1 per street frontage
per linear foot maximum 6
of street foot
frontage; 200 projection. No
square feet extension
maximum for across a
a single property line
business, 300 is permitted
square feet
maximum for
multiple
businesses
Political sin 32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet No limit
Private 8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit
directional sign
Projecting 6 square feet NA May extend 4 1 per leasable space
Business per sign side; feet from face or entry
Storefront Sign total of 12 of the
square feet building but
no closer than
2 feet to the
back of curb.
Minimum
height of 8
feet above
sidewalk.6
Public safety 8 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit
sign
Real estate sin 64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street frontage
Sexually See Section 21A.36.140
oriented
business signs
Wall sign or 1 square foot See note 1 n/a 1 per building face
flat sign per linear foot
(general of building
building face4
orientation
Window sign 25% of total See note 1 n/a No limit
frontage
20
window area
peruse
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
3. See Subsection 21A.46.090.D.6.a.
4. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront
orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.
5. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
6. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.
SECTION 12. Amending the text of Subsections 21A.46.096.B.11 and 12. That
Subsections 21A.46.096.B.11 and 12 of the Salt Lake City Code(Zoning: Signs: Sign
Regulations for Form Based Districts: Sign Type, Size and Height Standards) shall be, and
hereby is amended to read as follows:
11. Projecting Sign:
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Sign FB- FB- FB- FB- FB-SE MU-8 Specifications
Type UNl UN2 MU SC
Projecting P P P P P Quantity 1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners
sign may have 2.
Clearance Minimum of 8 feet above sidewalk/walkway.
Area 6 square feet per side, 12 square feet total.
Projection Maximum of 4 feet from building facade.
Location Private property or public street. Signs can face the
permitted special purpose corridor but must be located on
private property. All signs are subject to the
requirements of the revocable permitting process.
12. Projecting Parking Entry Sign:
Sign FB- FB- FB- FB- FB-SE MU-8 Specifications
Type UNl UN2 MU Sc
Projecting P P P P Quantity 1 per parking entry.
parking Clearance Minimum of 8 feet above sidewalk/walkway.
entry sign
Height Maximum of 2 feet.
(see
projecting Area 4 square feet per side, 8 square feet total.
sign Projection Maximum of 4 feet from building facade for
graphic) public and private streets. Maximum of 2 feet
within the special purpose corridor.
Location Private property or public street. Signs can face
permitted the special purpose corridor but must be located on
private property. All signs are subject to the
requirements of the revocable permitting process.
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SECTION 13. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.100.A.3. That Subsection
21A.46.100.A.3 of the Salt Lake City Code(Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Manufacturing
Districts: Sign Regulations for the M-1 and M-2 Manufacturing Districts: Sign Type, Size and
Height Standards) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows:
3. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:
STANDARDS FOR THE M-1 AND M-2 DISTRICTS
Types Of Maximum Maximum Minimum Number Of Limit On
Signs Area Per Height Of Setback' Signs Combined
Permitted Sign Face Freestanding Permitted Per Number Of
Signs' Sign Type Si ns3
Awning/ 1 square See note 1 May extend 6 1 per first floor None
canopy signs foot per feet from face door/window
linear foot of building,
of but shall not
storefront cross a
(sign area property line
only)
Canopy, 40% of See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy None
drive- canopy face
through face if
signage is
on 2 faces;
20% of
canopy
face if
signs are
on 4 faces
Construction 64 square 12 feet 10 feet 1 per street None
sin feet frontage
Development 160 square 10 feet 10 feet 1 per street
entry sign feet frontage
maximum
per sign;
200 square
feet total
for 2 signs
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Flat sign 2 square See note 1 n/a 1 per business None
(storefront feet per or storefront
orientation)' linear foot
of store
frontage 6
Monument 150 square 5 feet at the 5 feet 1 per street 1 sign per
signs feet minimum frontage street
setback and frontage
increases 1
foot for each
additional 1
foot of
setback for a
maximum of
20 feet
New 160 square 12 feet 10 feet 1 per street None
development feet per frontage
sign sign; 200
square feet
total
Pole signs 1 square 25 feet 15 feet 1 per street 1 sign per
foot per frontage street
linear foot frontage
of street
frontage;
200 square
feet
maximum
for a
single
business,
300 square
feet
maximum
for
multiple
businesses
Political sign 32 square 8 feet 10 feet No limit None
feet
Private 8 square 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
directional feet
sign
25
Projecting 6 square n/a May extend 4 1 per leasable None
Business feet per feet from face space or entry.
Storefront sign side; of the building
Sign total of 12 but no closer
square feet than 2 feet to
the back of
curb.
Minimum
height of 8
feet above
sidewalk.'
Public safety 8 square 6 feet 10 feet No limit None
sin feet
Real estate 64 square 12 feet 10 feet 1 per street None
sin feet frontage
Sexually See Section 21 A.36.140
oriented
business
signs
Wall sign or 1.5 square See note 1 n/a 1 per building None
flat sign4 feet per face
linear foot
of each
building
face
Window sign 25% of See note 1 n/a No limit None
total
frontage
window
area per
floor
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
3. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.
4. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
5. See Subsection 21A.46.100.A.4.a.
6. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront
orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.
7. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.
SECTION 14. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.1 IO.A.3.a. That Subsection
21A.46.I IO.A.3.a of the Salt Lake City Code(Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Downtown
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Districts: Sign Regulations for the D-1 and D-4 Downtown Districts: Sign Type, Size and Height
Standards) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows:
3. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:
a. D-1 and D-4 Districts:
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STANDARDS FOR THE D-I AND D-4 DISTRICTS
Types Of Maximum Area Per Maximum Height Minimum Number Of Signs Limit On
Signs Sign Face Of Freestanding Setback' Permitted Per Sign Combined
Permitted Signs' Type Number Of Signs'
Awning 1 square foot per linear See note 1 May extend 6 feet 1 per first floor None
signs foot of storefront(sign from face of door/window
area only) building but not
within 2 feet of the
back of curb
Canopy, 40% of canopy face if See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy face None
drive- signage is on 2 faces;
through 20% of canopy face if
signs are on 4 faces
Canopy 1 square foot per linear See note 1 May extend from 1 per first floor None
signs foot of storefront(sign face of building but building entry
area only); 20 square feet not within 2 feet of
maximum per canopy the back of curb
Construction 64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per storefront None
sign
Corporate 32 square feet See subsection 8 feet from face of 1 per 50 feet of street 2 per street frontage
flag A4c of this section building but not frontage, 50 foot
within 2 feet of the minimum street
back of curb frontage required
Flat sign 4 square feet per linear See note 1 n/a 1 per building None
(general foot of building faces face
building
orientation
Flat sign 2 square feet per linear See note 1 n/a 1 per business None
(storefront foot of each store storefront
orientation)4 frontage 5
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Marquee Subject only to See Subsection See Subsection 1 per storefront None
sign Subsection 21A.46.070.O 21A.46.070.O
21A.46.070.O
Monument 1 square foot per linear 20 feet None 1 per street frontage 1 sign per street
sin foot of street frontage frontage
Nameplate, 3 square feet 8 square feet None 1 per building None
building
New 200 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street frontage None
development
sign
Outdoor 62 square feet See note 1. Sign None 1 per building None
television face limited to 8
monitor4,7 feet in height
Pole sign 1 square foot per linear 45 feet None,but shall not 1 per street frontage None
foot of street frontage; extend across a
200 square feet property line
maximum for a single
business, 300 square feet
maximum for multiple
businesses
Political 32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet No limit None
sign
Private 8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
directional
sign
Projecting 125 square feet per side; See note 1. May extend 6 feet 1 per street frontage None
building 250 square feet total (See from face of (See
sign 21A.46.110.A.4.b) building but not 21A.46.110.A.4.b)
within 2 feet of the
back of curb
Projecting 9 square feet per side; 18 See note 1. Sign May extend 4 feet 1 per public business None
business square feet total face limited to 4 from face of entry to the street
feet in height building but not
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storefront within 2 feet of the
sin back of curb
Projecting 9 square feet; 18 square See note 1. Sign May extend 4 feet 1 per driveway or None
parking feet total face limited to 4 from face of parking lot entry
entry sign feet in height building but not
within 2 feet of the
back of curb
Public 8 square feet 6 square feet None No limit None
safety sign
Real estate 32 square feet 8 feet None 1 per street frontage None
sign
Roof signs 4 square feet per linear See note 1 n/a 1 per street frontage None
foot of building face or 6
square feet per linear
foot of building face on
buildings taller than 100
feet
Window 25% of total frontage No limit n/a No limit None
sin window area per use
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
3. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.
4. Storefront flat signs and outdoor television monitors limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
5. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building
orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.
6. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.
7. Allowed in conjunction with television stations only and are allowed only if the building contains a permanent broadcast studio
for the television station of at least 15,000 square feet.
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SECTION 15. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.1 IO.A.3.c. That Subsection
21A.46.110.A.3.c of the Salt Lake City Code(Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Downtown
Districts: Sign Regulations for the D-1 and D-4 Downtown Districts: Sign Type, Size and Height
Standards) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows:
C. Live Performance Theater and Ancillary Uses Located in the Interior of the Block
between State and Main Streets, between 100 and 200 South Streets:
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STANDARDS FOR THE LIVE PERFORMANCE THEATRE AND ANCILLARY USES LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF
THE BLOCK BETWEEN STATE AND MAIN STREETS, BETWEEN 100 AND 200 SOUTH STREETS
Types Of Maximum Area Per Sign Maximum Height Minimum Setback' Number Of Limit On
Signs Face Of Freestanding Signs Permitted Combined
Permitted Signs' Per Sign Type Number Of
Si ns3
Awning signs 1 square foot per linear foot of See note 1 May extend 6 feet 1 per first floor None
storefront(sign area only) from face of door/window
building but not
within 2 feet of the
back of curb
Canopy, 40% of canopy face if signage See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy None
drive- is on 2 faces; 20% of canopy face
through face if signs are on 4 faces
Canopy signs 1 square foot per linear foot of See note 1 May extend from 1 per first floor None
storefront(sign area only); 20 face of building but building entry
square feet maximum per not within 2 feet of
canopy the back of curb
Construction 64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per storefront None
sign
Corporate 32 square feet See Subsection 8 feet from face of 1 per 50 feet of 2 per street
flag 21A.46.110.A.4.c building but not street frontage, frontage
within 2 feet of the 50 foot
back of curb minimum street
frontage required
Flat sign 4 square feet per linear foot of See note 1 n/a 2 per building None
(general building faces face
building
orientation
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Flat sign 2 square feet per linear foot of See note 1 n/a 1 per business None
(storefront each store frontage' storefront
orientation)'
Marquee sign Subject only to Subsection See Subsection See Subsection 1 per storefront None
21 A.46.070.O 21 A.46.070.O 21 A.46.070.O
Monument 1 square foot per linear foot of 20 feet None 1 per street 1 sign per street
sin street frontage frontage frontage
Nameplate, 3 square feet 8 square feet None 1 per building None
building
New 200 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street None
development frontage
sign
Pole sign 1 square foot per linear foot of 45 feet None, but shall not 1 per street None
street frontage; 200 square feet extend across a frontage
maximum for a single property line
business, 300 square feet
maximum for multiple
businesses
Pole sign, 1 square foot per linear foot of 45 feet None,but shall not 1 per street 1
parking street frontage; 165 square feet extend across a frontage
garage access maximum for a single business property line
Sign may be located off
premises to indicate garage
access point, as deemed
appropriate by zoning
administrator
Political sin 32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet No limit None
Private 8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
directional
sign
Projecting 165 square feet per side; 330 See note 1 May extend 6 feet 2 per street None
building square feet total from face of frontage
sign 7,8 building but not
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within 2 feet of the
back of curb
Projecting 9 square feet per side; 18 See note 1. Sign May extend 7 feet 1 per public None
business square feet total face limited to 4 from face of business entry
storefront feet in height building but not
sign ,8 within 2 feet of the
back of curb
Projecting 40 square feet; 80 square feet See note 1. Sign May extend 10 feet 1 per driveway None
parking entry total face limited to 4 from face of or parking lot
sign ,8 feet in height building but not entry
within 2 feet of the
back of curb
Public safety 8 square feet 6 square feet None No limit None
sign
Real estate 32 square feet 8 feet None 1 per street None
sin frontage
Roof signs 4 square feet per linear foot of See note 1 n/a 1 per street None
building face or 6 square feet frontage
per linear foot of building face
on buildings taller than 100
feet
Window sign 25% of total frontage window No limit n/a No limit None
area per use
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
3. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.
4. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
5. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building
orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.
6. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.
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7. This applies only to signs not placed on the street frontages of State Street, Main Streets, 100 South Street and 200 South
Street. All signs of this type intended for these street frontages are to be governed by Subsection 21A.46.110.A.3.a.
8. These sign types may have animated elements as defined in Subsection 21A.46.020.B of this chapter, restricted to the non-
mechanical animation of lights and lighting.
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SECTION 16. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.110.13.3. That Subsection
21 A.46.110.B.3 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Downtown
Districts: Sign Regulations for the D-2 District: Sign Type, Size and Height Standards) shall be,
and hereby is amended to read as follows:
3. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:
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STANDARDS FOR THE D-2 DISTRICT
Types Of Signs Maximum Area Per Sign Maximum Height Minimum Number Of Limit On
Permitted Face Of Freestanding Setback2 Signs Permitted Combined
Signs' Per Sign Type Number Of
Signs'
Awning/canopy 1 square foot per linear foot See note 1 May extend 6 feet 1 per first floor None
sign of storefront(sign area only) from face of door/window
building 2 feet
from back of curb'
Canopy, drive- 40% of canopy face if See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy face None
through signage is on 2 faces; 20% of
canopy face if signs are on 4
faces
Construction 64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street None
sin frontage
Flat sign 2 square feet per linear foot See note 1 n/a 1 per business or None
(storefront of each store frontages storefront
orientation)'
Monument sign 6 1 square foot per linear foot 20 feet None 1 per street 1 sign per street
of street frontage frontage frontage
Nameplate, 3 square feet 8 square feet None 1 per building None
building
New 200 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street None
development frontage
sign
Pole sign 6 1 square foot per linear foot 45 feet None, but shall not 1 per street 1 sign per street
of street frontage; 200 square extend across a frontage frontage
feet maximum for a single property line
business, 300 square feet
maximum for multiple
businesses
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Political sin 32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet No limit None
Private 8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
directional sign
Projecting 0.5 square foot per linear See note 1 May extend 6 feet 1 per street None
building sign foot of street frontage; not to from face of frontage
exceed 40 square feet building,but shall
not cross a
property line
Projecting 6 square feet per sign side; n/a May extend 4 feet 1 per leasable None
Business total of 12 square feet from face of the space or entry
Storefront Sign building but no
closer than 2 feet
to the back of
curb. Minimum
height of 8 feet
above sidewalk.'
Public safety 8 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
sign
Real estate sign 64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street None
frontage
Wall sign or flat 4 square feet per linear foot See note 1 n/a 1 per building None
sign (general of building faces face
building
orientation
Window sign 25% of total frontage See note 1 n/a No limit n/a
window area per use
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
3. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.
4. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
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5. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building
orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.
6. See Subsection 21A.46.110.B.4.a.
7. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.
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SECTION 17. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.1 IO.C.3. That Subsection
21A.46.110.C.3 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Downtown
Districts: Sign Regulations for the D-3 Downtown Residential/Warehouse District) shall be, and
hereby is amended to read as follows:
3. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:
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STANDARDS FOR THE D-3 DISTRICT
Types Of Signs Maximum Area Per Sign Maximum Height Minimum Number Of Limit On
Permitted Face Of Freestanding Setback' Signs Permitted Combined Number
Signs' Per Sign Type Of Si ns3
Awning/canopy 1 square foot per linear See note 1 May extend 6 feet 1 per first floor None
signs foot of storefront(sign from face of door/window
area only) building 2 feet from
back of curb
Canopy, drive- 40% of canopy face if See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy face None
through signage is on 2 faces; 20%
of canopy face if signs are
on 4 faces
Construction 64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 2 per building None
sign
Flat sign 1.5 square feet per linear See note 1 n/a 1 per business or None
(storefront foot of store frontages storefront
orientation)4
Monument sign 100 square feet 12 feet None 1 per street 1 sign per street
frontage frontage
Nameplate, 3 square feet 8 square feet n/a 1 per building None
building
New 80 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per None
development development
sign
Pole sign 75 square feet for a single 25 feet None, but shall not 1 per street 1 sign per street
business; 100 square feet extend across a frontage frontage
for multiple businesses property line
Political sin 32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet No limit None
Private 8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
directional sign
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Projecting 6 square feet per sign side; n/a May extend 4 feet 1 per leasable None
Business total of 12 square feet from face of the space or entry
Storefront Sign building but no
closer than 2 feet to
the back of curb.
Minimum height of
8 feet above
sidewalk.6
Public safety 8 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
sign
Real estate sin 64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per building None
Wall sign or flat 1.5 square feet per linear See note 1 n/a 1 per building
sign (general foot of building faces face
building
orientation
Window sign 25% of total frontage See note 1 n/a No limit None
window area per use
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
3. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.
4. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
5. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building
orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.
6. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.
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SECTION 18. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this day of ,
2024.
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on
Mayor's Action: Approved. Vetoed.
MAYOR
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney's Office
Bill No. of 2024. Date: April 22, 2024
Published:
By:
Kat erine D.Pasker,Senior City Attorney
Ordinance for Projecting Signs(final)vl
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