038 of 2024 - Text Amendments MU-8 Form Based Zone Signs1
SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 2024
An ordinance amending various sections of the Title 21A of the
Salt Lake City Code to establish sign regulations for the MU-8 Form Based Mixed Use 8
Subdistrict)
An ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pursuant
to Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00959 to create sign regulations for the MU-8 Form Based Mixed
Use 8 Subdistrict.
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”) held a
public hearing on January 24, 2024 to consider a petition submitted by Salt Lake City Mayor
Erin Mendenhall (Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00959) to amend various sections of Title 21A of
the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the MU-8 Form Based Mixed Use 8 Subdistrict, to
establish sign regulations for that subdistrict.
WHEREAS, at its January 24, 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 Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.46.096. That
Section 21A.46.096 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Form Based
Districts) shall be, and hereby is amended to read and appear as follows:
21A.46.096: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE FORM BASED AND FORM BASED
MIXED USE DISTRICTS:
The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the form based and form based
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mixed use zoning districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is
prohibited.
A. Sign Regulations for the Form Based and Form Based Mixed Use Districts:
1. Purpose: Sign regulations for the form based and form based mixed use zoning
districts are intended to provide appropriate signage oriented primarily to pedestrian
and mass transit traffic.
2. Applicability: This subsection applies to all signs located within the form based and
form based mixed use zoning districts. This subsection is intended to list all permitted
signs in the zone. All other regulations in this chapter shall apply.
B. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:
1. A-Frame Sign:
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2. Awning or Canopy Sign:
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Sign
Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-MU FB-SC FB-SE MU- 8 Specifications
A-frame
sign
P P P P P Quantity 1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces
on corners may have 2.
Width Maximum of 2 feet. Any portion of the
frame (the support structure) may
extend up to 6 inches in any direction
beyond the sign face.
Height Maximum of 3 feet. Any portion of the
frame (the support structure) may
extend up to 6 inches in any direction
beyond the sign face.
Placement On public sidewalk or private
property.
Obstruction
free area
Minimum of 8 feet must be maintained
at all times for pedestrian passage.
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3. Construction Sign:
Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-MU FB-SC FB-SE MU-8
Specifications
Awning or
canopy sign
P P P P P P Quantity 1 per window or entrance.
Width Equal to the width of the window.
Projection No maximum depth from building
facade, however design subject to
mitigation of rainfall and snowfall
runoff, conflict avoidance with tree
canopy, and issuance of encroachment
permits where required. The awning or
canopy can project a maximum of 2
feet into a special purpose corridor.
Clearance Minimum of 10 feet of vertical
clearance.
Letters and
logos
Allowed on vertical portions of sign
only.
Location
permitted
Private property or a public street.
Signs can face a 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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Sign Type FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-MU FB-SC FB-SE MU-8 Specifications
Construction
sign (see
definition in
this
chapter)
P P P P P P Quantity 1 per construction site.
Height Maximum of 8 feet. Maximum of 12
feet in FB-MU and MU-8.
Area Maximum of 64 square feet.
Location
permitted
Private property or a public street. Signs
can face the special purpose corridor,
but must be located on private property.
4. Flat Sign:
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Sign
Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-SE MU-8 Specifications
Flat
sign
P P P P P Quantity 1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
Width Maximum of 90% of width of leasable space. No maximum
width in FB-MU and MU-8.
Height Maximum of 3 feet. No maximum height in FB-MU and MU-
8.
Area 11/2 square feet per linear foot of store frontage.
Projection Maximum of 1 foot.
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5. Flat Sign (building orientation):
Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-
SE
MU-8
Specifications
Flat sign
building
orientation)
P P Quantity 1 per building face.
Height May not extend above the roof line or top of parapet wall.
Area 11/2 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.
6. Marquee Sign:
Sign
Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-
SE
MU-8
Specifications
Marquee
sign
P P Quantity 1 per building.
Width Maximum of 90% of width of leasable space.
Height May not extend above the roof of the building.
Area 11/2 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.
Projection Maximum of 6 feet. May project into right of way a
maximum of 4 feet provided the sign is a minimum of 12 feet
above the sidewalk grade.
7. Monument Sign:
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Sign
Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-
SE
MU-8
Specifications
Monument
sign
P P Quantity 1 per building.
Setback 5 feet.
Height Maximum of 20 feet.
Area 1 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.
8. Nameplate Sign:
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9. New Development Sign:
Sign Type FB-UN1 FB-UN2 FB-MU FB-SC FB-SE MU-8 Specifications
New Development
sign
P P Quantity 1 per street frontage.
Setback 5 feet.
Height 12 feet.
Area 200 square feet.
Sign
Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-
SE
MU-8
Specifications
Nameplate
sign
P P P P P P Quantity 1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have
2.
Area Maximum of 3 square feet.
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10. Private Directional Sign:
Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-
SE
MU-8
Specifications
Private
directional
sign (see
definition in
this chapter)
P P P P P P Quantity No limit.
Height Maximum of 5 feet.
Area Maximum of 8 square feet.
Restriction May not contain business name or logo.
Location
permitted
Private property or public street. Signs can face
the special purpose corridor but must be located
on private property. All signs are subject to the
requirements of the revocable permitting process.
11. Projecting Sign:
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Sign
Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-SC FB-
SE
MU-8 Specifications
Projecting
sign
P P P P P Quantity 1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners
may have 2.
Clearance Minimum of 10 feet above sidewalk/walkway.
Area 6 square feet per side, 12 square feet total.
Projection Maximum of 4 feet from building façade.
Location
permitted
Private property or public street. Signs can face
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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12. Projecting Parking Entry Sign:
Sign Type FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-SE MU-8 Specifications
Projecting
parking
entry sign
see
projecting
sign
graphic)
P P P P Quantity 1 per parking entry.
Clearance Minimum of 10 feet above sidewalk/walkway.
Height Maximum of 2 feet.
Area 4 square feet per side, 8 square feet total.
Projection Maximum of 4 feet from building facade for
public and private streets. Maximum of 2 feet
within the special purpose corridor.
Location
permitted
Private property or public street. Signs can face
the special purpose corridor but must be located
on private property. All signs are subject to the
requirements of the revocable permitting process.
13. Public Safety Sign:
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Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Public
safety sign
see
definition in
this
chapter)
P P P P P P Quantity No limit.
Height Maximum of 6 feet.
Area 8 square feet.
Projection Maximum of 1 foot.
Location
permitted
Private property or public street. Signs can face
the special purpose corridor but must be located
on private property. All signs are subject to the
requirements of the revocable permitting process.
14. Real Estate Sign:
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Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Real estate
sign
P P P P P Quantity 1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners
may have 2.
Height Maximum of 12 feet.
Area 32 square feet. 64 square feet in FB-MU and
MU-8.
Location
permitted
Private property or public street. Signs can face
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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15. Window Sign:
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Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Window
sign
P P P P P Quantity 1 per window.
Height Maximum of 3 feet.
Area Maximum of 25% of window area.
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SECTION 2. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.125.B.3.d of Salt Lake City
Code. That Subsection 21A.46.125.B.3.d of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: Vintage
Signs), shall be, and hereby is amended to read and appear as follows:
d. Be relocated to a new site for use as a piece of public art, provided that the
original design and character of the sign is retained, or will be restored, and it
advertises a business no longer in operation. Vintage signs may only be relocated
for use as public art to sites in the following districts: D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4, G-MU,
CSHBD1, CSHBD2, FB-UN2, FB-MU11, FB-SC, FB-SE, MU-8, TSA.
SECTION 3. 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:
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on ____________________________.
Mayor’s Action: _________ Approved. ____________ Vetoed.
MAYOR
CITY RECORDER
SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 2024.
Published: ______________.
Ordinance adopting FB-MU8 signs (final)_v1
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date: _________________________________
By: ___________________________________
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
March 11, 2024
21 May
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Katherine Pasker, Senior City Attorney
Jun 20, 2024
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Ordinance 38 of 2024 - MU- Zone Sign Text
Amendments
Final Audit Report 2024-07-15
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