Transmittal - 7/19/2024SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency Chair
Start Date:
07/18/2024
Date Sent to Council:
07/19/2024
From:
Employee Name:
Blodgett, Madison
E-mail
madison.blodgett@slcgov.com
Department
Community and Neighborhood
Department Director Signature Chief Administrator Officer's Signature *
Director Signed Date
07/18/2024
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
07/19/2024
Subject:
PLNPCM2023-00937 Driveways & Loading Text Amendment
Additional Staff Contact:Presenters/Staff Table
Madison Blodgett
Document Type *
Ordinance
Budget Impact *
Yes
No
Budget Impact:
Recommendation:*
That the City Council adopt the changes to the zoning ordinancerelated to driveway and loading standards as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Background/Discussion (?)
Mayor Erin Mendenhall has initiated a zoning text amendment related to driveway and loading area standards found in the zoning code. The Parking Chapter, 21A.44, was amended in October 2022 and since adoption, staff has found that certain standards have created unintended consequences. The purpose of this amendment is to correct the identified issues, adequately address vehicular needs and support good urban design principles.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
Issues with Driveway Standards:
Maximum Combined Driveway Width: Under the current code, the “maximum driveway width” applies to the combined width of all driveways on a property. This has led to the number and size of driveways permitted to be inconsistent with the use and size of the property. For example, manufacturing and industrial uses require larger driveways and often these uses are on larger properties that logistically need multiple driveways.
Proposed Changes: The proposal removes the standard of combined “maximum driveway widths” and instead proposes to regulate the actual width of the individual drive approaches. This change eliminates issues with the number and size of the driveway being inconsistent with the use and size of the property while still regulating the number and size of curb cuts and supporting transportation goals.
Applicability: There are issues with the applicability of the driveway width standards as it specifically applies to the front and corner side yard. Some zoning districts do not require a front or corner side yard, and because there isn't a required yard to apply the width standards to, it allows for unlimited width in these zones. That is not consistent with the purpose of having the width standard.
Proposed Changes: The proposal applies the width standard to drive approaches. This ensures that the focus is on the approaches and their respective driveway width regardless of whether a zone has a required front of corner side yard. A driveway’s width is still regulated and a standard has been added that the driveway must match the drive approach.
Driveway vs. Access: There is needed clarification on what is considered a “driveway” versus “access”, and clarification needed on how the standards apply to both. A driveway is vehicular access provided on private property while a drive approach is in the ROW and provides vehicular access from the ROW to private property.
Proposed Changes: Staff has defined driveway ” and “drive approach” and amended language in the code to consistently use each term and standards for each separately.
Issues with Loading Standards:
Consistency with Language: Different terms are used throughout the code in reference to loading; such as area, berth or dock. This can cause confusion for the public in understanding the code and for the city in administering the regulations.
Proposed Changes: To enhance clarity and consistency, terminology has been revised to uniformly use the term "loading facility".
CONSIDERATIONS FOR CITY COUNCIL
In the initial draft reviewed by the planning commission on March 27, 2024, staff proposed eliminating the requirement to provide a loading facility but maintained loading facility standards if one is provided. That way, the uses that need a loading facility can choose to provide one without it being a requirement.
The Planning Commission had concerns that removing the loading facility requirement would result in the street being used for loading, ultimately blocking traffic, and voted to table the proposal to give staff time to address their concerns. The ordinance now keeps the loading facility requirement and it is highlighted in yellow.
One of the main issues staff identified with requiring the loading area requirements is the 14’ vertical clearance requirement—specifically how that negatively impacts multi-family building design. The 14’ clearance requirement is higher than the typical ground floor of a residential building, it leads to a taller than average parking garage ceiling. To address this issue, staff revised the proposal and reduced the vertical clearance requirement from 14’ to 9’ for multi-family uses. The intent of a loading facility for multi-family uses is for residents to use for moving in and out of the building. Staff researched other City ’s loading requirements and found that in other cities that require loading for multi-family uses, the vertical clearance requirement is less than commercial or industrial uses.
The Planning Commission considered the revised proposal on May 8, 2024 and expressed concerns that the reduced 9’ vertical clearance would not be enough to accommodate moving trucks. Ultimately, Planning Commission voted to forward a recommendation to adopt the text amendment, but recommended to keep the existing height requirements for loading facilities. For multi-family uses this includes the 14’ vertical clearance requirement.
The first item of Council consideration is whether to remove the loading facility requirement. The second item of Council consideration is the 14’ vertical clearance requirement due to design impacts. The third item for Council consideration is described below, planning commission suggested considerations, which Planning has addressed. If Council wishes to address these, planning recommends that Council compose a legislative intent to address these in another amendment.
Planning Commission considerations
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council consider when a loading area is required for multi-family uses in relation to number of units, overall building square footage and mix of unit type. Planning staff has provided some additional context in relation to this recommended consideration:
Number of dwelling units
o Planning response: The existing standard is triggered when a development has 80 or more units. Planning Commission discussed the possibility of increasing the number of units that triggers when a loading facility is required. Raising the number of units does not address the issues staff has identified with the impact to design or Planning Commissions concerns with the street being used for loading.
Mix of unit type (studio, 1 bed, 2+ bed)
o Planning response: The unit type does not impact the need for loading. Whether a resident is moving into a studio or 3-bedroomunit, loading will still be required to move their furniture into the unit. Changing the standard to consider the unit type does not address staff issues or Planning Commission concerns.
Total area of the building
o Planning response: The loading requirement for uses other than multi-family is based on the total area of the building. Multi-family is based on the number of units since it is a better measure of the loading needs as the size of units can vary. For example, a building with 80-two-bedroom units could have the same total area as a building with 200 studio units. While the total building area may be the same, the loading needs for the 200 unit building would be greater since the possibility of a resident moving in or out is higher on any given day. The current code accounts to an increased need absent the total square footage of a building. Changing this standard would not address the issues with loading identified by staff or the concerns raised by Planning Commission.
Will the City Council need to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Public Process
Community Council Notice: A 45 day required notice of application was sent to all recognized community organizations on November 16, 2023.
Public Open House: An online open house was posted on November 21, 2023 and is still available to the public.
Planning Commission Meeting: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 27, 2024. The item was tabled due to concerns with removing requirements to provide a loading facility. Staff took Planning Commission concerns into consideration and found that the design issue
was due to the 14’ vertical clearance requirement for multi-family uses. Staff proposed to change the 14’ vertical clearance requirement to 9’ for multi-family uses.
The Planning Commission held a second public hearing on May 8, 2024 and staff presented the reduced the vertical clearance requirement from 14’ to 9’ for multi-family uses. The Planning commission had concerns that the 9’ clearance would not be enough to accommodate moving vehicles. Ultimately, The Planning Commission provided a positive recommendation to the City Council and to leave the 14’ vertical clearance standard for multi-family uses and that council further considers when this standard should apply, such as number of units or overall building size. The Planning Commission changes are highlighted in the ordinance.
Chief Administrator Officer's Comments
Planning Commission (PC) Records
a) PC Agenda of March 27, 2024 (Click to Access)
b) PC Minutes of March 27, 2024 (Click to Access)
c) Planning Commission Staff Report of March 27, 2024 (Click to Access Report)
d) PC Agenda of May 8, 2024 (Click to Access)
e) PC Minutes of May 8, 2024 (Click to Access)
f) Staff Memo of May 8, 2024 (Click to Access)
EXHIBITS:
1) Ordinance
2) Project Chronology
3) Notice of City Council Public Hearing
4) Petition to Initiate
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Project Title: Modifying Driveway and Loading Standards
Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00937
Version: 1
Date Prepared: June 18, 2024
Planning Commission Action: Recommended 5/8/2024
This proposed ordinance makes the following amendments:
Eliminates the standard for maximum combined driveway width; other provisions such as
regulations on maximum number of curb cubs and the distance between curb cuts and
street corners will achieve the goal of reducing sidewalk interruptions.
Adds a distinction between driveway and drive approach to avoid interpretation
confusion and incorporates the consistent use of these terms.
Adds the ability for additional curb cuts to be installed for every additional 250’ of street
frontage.
Revises a variety of terms used in the code (loading berth, dock, area) to “loading
facilities” to create clarity and consistency.
Underlined text is new; text with strikethrough is proposed to be deleted. If modifications are
made as part of the Planning Commission recommendation, those will be added and highlighted
in yellow. All other text is existing with no proposed change.
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1. Amends Subsection 21A.37.050.K as follows: 2
K. Screening of Service Areas: Service areas, loading docks facilities, refuse containers, 3
utility meters, and similar areas shall be fully screened from public view. All screening 4
enclosures viewable from the street shall be either incorporated into the building architecture 5
or shall incorporate building materials and detailing compatible with the building being 6
served. Waste and loading facilities are prohibited from being located on street-facing 7
facades and shall be co-located and screened when possible. Exceptions to this requirement 8
may be approved by the planning director when the service provides power or some form of 9
utilities in and around the surrounding area. Exemptions may also be approved through the 10
site plan review process when a permit applicant demonstrates that it is not feasible to 11
accommodate these activities on the block interior. If such activities are permitted adjacent to 12
a public street, a visual screening design approved by the planning director shall be required. 13
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2. Amends Section 21A.40.050.A.2 as follows: 15
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2. Corner Lots Side Yards: No accessory building on a corner lot shall be closer to the street 17
than the distance required for corner side yards. At no time, however, shall an accessory 18
building be closer than twenty feet (20') to a public sidewalk or public pedestrian way and 19
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date: ___________________________
By: ____________________________
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
June 25, 2024
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the accessory building shall be set back at least as far as the principal building. Accessory 20
buildings are prohibited in a required corner side yard. Notwithstanding the foregoing, hoop 21
houses and cold frame structures up to twenty four inches (24") in height may be placed in a 22
corner side yard. 23
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3. Amends the preamble to Section 21A.44.060 as follows: 25
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21A.44.060: PARKING LOCATION AND DESIGN: 27
All required parking areas shall be located and designed in accordance with the standards in 28
this Chapter 21A.44: Off Street Parking, Mobility, and Loading and the standards in the Off 29
Street Parking Standards Manual. Modifications to the standards of this 30
Section 21A.44.060 may be granted through the design review process, subject to 31
conformance with the standards and procedures of Chapter 21A.59: Design Review. 32
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4. Amends Subsection 21A.44.060.A.6 as follows: 34
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6. Driveways and Access Drive Approaches: 36
a. Compliance with Other Adopted Regulations: 37
(1) Parking lots shall be designed in compliance with applicable city codes, 38
ordinances, and standards, including but not limited to Title 12 of this code: 39
Vehicles and Traffic and the Off Street Parking Standards Manual to the 40
maximum degree practicable, with respect to: 41
(A) Minimum distances between curb cuts; 42
(B) Proximity of curb cuts to intersections; 43
(C) Provisions for shared driveways; 44
(D) Location, quantity and design of landscaped islands; and 45
(E) Design of parking lot interior circulation system. 46
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 21A.44.060.A.6.a(1) above, 47
relocation of a driveway for a single-family, two-family, or twin home residence 48
in any zoning district shall only be required when the residence is replaced, and 49
shall not be required when the residence is expanded or renovated in compliance 50
with the city code. 51
b. Access General Standards: Access to all parking facilities shall comply with the 52
following standards: 53
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(1) To the maximum extent practicable, all off street parking facilities shall be 54
designed with vehicular access to a street or alley that will least interfere with 55
automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic movement. 56
(2) Parking facilities in excess of five (5) spaces that access a public street shall be 57
designed to allow vehicles to enter and exit the lot in a forward direction. 58
(3) Number of curb cuts: Parking facilities on lots Lots with less than one hundred 59
feet (100') of street frontage shall have only one (1) curb cut. , and lots Lots with 60
one hundred feet (100') of street frontage or more shall be limited to two (2) curb 61
cuts, unless, are permitted one (1) curb cut for the first one hundred feet (100’) of 62
street frontage and one (1) additional curb cut for every additional two hundred 63
fifty feet (250’) of street frontage. the The transportation director determines that 64
may approve additional curb cuts are when necessary to ensure pedestrian, 65
bicycle, and vehicle safety or to comply with the fire code. Public safety uses 66
shall be exempt from limitations on curb cuts. 67
(4) All vehicular access roads/driveways shall be surfaced as required in accordance 68
with Subsection 21A.44.060.A.8, "Surface Materials". 69
(4) Location: Driveways and drive approaches shall be at least 5 feet from any public 70
utility infrastructure such as power poles, fire hydrants, and water meters. 71
(5) Distance from street corners: Driveways and drive approaches for Single and 72
Two-Family Dwellings shall be located at least 20 feet from street corner property 73
lines. Driveways and drive approaches for all other uses shall be at least 50 feet 74
from street corner property lines. When the width of the lot is less than the 75
required distance, the transportation director may approve modifications no 76
greater than the minimum necessary to accommodate the driveway and drive 77
approach. 78
(6) Lead to approved parking area: Except for entrance and exit driveways leading to 79
approved parking areas, no curb cuts or driveways are permitted. 80
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c. Driveway Standards: All driveways shall comply with the following standards: 82
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(1) Driveway Location: Driveways shall be at least 5 feet from any public utility 84
infrastructure such as power poles, fire hydrants, and water meters. Except for 85
entrance and exit driveways leading to approved parking areas, no curb cuts or 86
driveways are permitted. 87
(2) Distance from street corners: Driveways for Single and Two-Family Dwellings 88
shall be located at least 20 feet from street corner property lines. Driveways for all 89
other uses shall be at least 50 feet from street corner property lines. When the 90
width of the lot is less than the required distance, the transportation director may 91
approve modifications no greater than the minimum necessary to accommodate 92
the driveway leading to approved parking areas, no curb cuts or driveways are 93
permitted. 94
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(3) (7) Driveway Drive Approach Widths: All driveways drive approaches 95
serving residential uses shall be a minimum eight feet wide and shall comply with 96
the standards for maximum driveway widths listed in Table 21A.44.060-C, 97
"Minimum and Maximum Driveway Drive Approach Width". 98
TABLE 21A.44.060-C: MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DRIVEWAY DRIVE APPROACH WIDTH:
Zoning
District
Minimum Driveway Drive Approach Width (in front and corner
side yard)*
Maximum
Driveway Drive
Approach Width*
(in front and
corner side yard)
SR-1, SR-2
and SR-3
8 ft. 22 ft.
MH 8 ft. 16 ft.
Other
Residential
Zoning
Districts
8 ft. 30 24 ft.
M-1 and M-
2
12 ft. single lane and 24 ft. for two-way 50 30 ft.
Other Non-
Residential
Zoning
Districts
12 ft. single lane and 24 ft. for two-way 30 ft.
* Maximum width is for all driveways combined when more than one driveway is provided All drive
approaches serving residential uses shall be a minimum eight feet (8’) wide.
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(8) The width of the driveway shall match the width of the drive approach that 100
provides access to it. 101
(9) Garage Doors and Vehicle Staging: All driveways providing access to a garage 102
shall have a minimum vehicle staging area. Garage doors for passenger vehicles 103
shall be setback at least 17 feet 6 inches from the back edge of sidewalk, or 104
property line when a sidewalk is not provided. Garage doors for large trucks shall 105
be setback at least 100 feet from back edge of sidewalk, or property line when a 106
sidewalk is not provided. This requirement does not apply to garage doors 107
abutting alleys. 108
(4) (10) Shared Driveways: Shared driveways, where two or more properties share 109
one driveway access drive approach, may be permitted if the transportation 110
director determines that the design and location of the shared driveway access 111
drive approach will not create adverse impacts on traffic congestion or public 112
safety. 113
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(5) Driveway Surface: All driveways providing access to parking facilities shall be 114
improved and maintained pursuant to the standards in the Off Street Parking 115
Standards Manual. 116
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5. Amends Subsection 21A.44.060.A.8 as follows: 118
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8. Surface Materials: All parking spaces, driveways and drive approaches shall comply with 120
the standards for surfacing of access, driving, and parking surfacing in the Off Street Parking 121
Standards Manual. 122
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6. Amends Subsection 21A.44.060.B.1.a.(2) as follows: 124
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(2) Vehicle access Drive approaches and driveways to parking shall be located to the 126
side of the building or as far from the street corner as possible unless further restricted by this 127
title. 128
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7. Deletes Subsection 21A.44.060.B.2.b(2) as follows: 130
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(2) Unless a second driveway is necessary to comply with the fire code, a maximum 132
of one driveway and drive aisle shall be permitted per street frontage. The access point shall be 133
located a minimum of one hundred feet (100') from the intersection of the front and corner side 134
lot lines. If the front or corner side lot line is less than one hundred feet (100') in length, then the 135
edge of the drive approach shall be located within twenty feet (20') of the side or rear property 136
line. 137
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8. Creates a new Subsection 21A.44.060.B.3 as follows: 139
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3. Modifications to the standards of this Subsection may be granted through the design 141
review process, subject to conformance with the standards and procedures of Chapter 142
21A.59: Design Review. 143
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9. Amends Subsection 21A.44.060.C.2 as follows: 145
2. Front and Corner Side Yard Parking: Recreational vehicle parking is prohibited in any 146
required or provided front or corner side yard. 147
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10. Amends Section 21A.44.070 as follows: 149
21A.44.070: OFF STREET LOADING AREAS FACILITIES: 150
A. Number and Size of Loading Areas Required: 151
1. Unless otherwise specified, a required an off street loading berth shall be at least ten 152
feet (10') in width by at least thirty-five feet (35') in length for short berths, and 153
twelve feet (12') in width by at least fifty feet (50') in length for long berths, exclusive 154
of aisle and maneuvering space. Maneuvering aprons of appropriate width and 155
orientation shall be provided and shall be subject to approval by the transportation 156
director. 157
2. All loading areas shall have a vertical clearance of at least fourteen feet (14'). 158
3. Off street loading facilities for new developments or for expansion of an existing 159
development shall be provided at the rate specified for a particular use, or if multiple 160
uses, at the rate of the uses combined, in Table 21A.44.070-A, "Off Street Loading 161
Requirements". Regardless of the combination of uses, all buildings with a gross floor 162
area over fifty thousand (50,000) square feet shall have a minimum of one (1) short 163
berth. 164
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TABLE 21A.44.070-A: OFF STREET LOADING REQUIREMENTS:
Use Gross Floor Area (Square Feet) Number and Size of Berths
Hotels,
Institutions, and
Institutional Living
50,000 - 100,000 1 short
Each additional 100,000 1 short
Office/Commercial 50,000 - 100,000 1 short
Each additional 100,000 up to
500,000
1 short
Retail 50,000 - 100,000 1 long
Each additional 100,000 1 long
Industrial 25,001 - 50,000 1 long
50,001 - 100,000 2 long
Each additional 100,000 1 long
Multi- Family
Residential
# of Dwelling Units (Per Building) Number and Size of Berths
80-200 1 short
Greater than 200 1 additional short
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B. Location and Design of Loading Areas: 167
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1. All required loading berths shall be located on the same development site as the 168
use(s) served. 169
2. No loading berth shall be located within thirty feet (30') of the nearest point of 170
intersection of any two (2) streets. 171
3. No loading berth shall be located in a required front yard. 172
4. Each required loading berth shall be located and designed to: 173
a. Allow all required vehicle maneuvering and backing movements on-site; 174
b. Minimize conflicts with pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic movement or 175
encroachments into any pedestrian walkway, bicycle lane, public right-of-way, 176
and fire lane; and 177
c. Avoid the need to back into a public street while leaving the site to the maximum 178
extent practicable, as determined by the planning director and the transportation 179
director. 180
5. Landscaping and screening of all loading berths shall be provided to comply with the 181
requirements of Subsection 21A.40.120, “Regulation of Fences, Walls, and 182
Hedges”..Chapter 21A.40.120, "Landscaping and Buffers" and Chapter 21A.37, 183
“Design Standards”. 184
6. Where a loading berth is illuminated, the light source shall be shielded so that the 185
light source is not directly visible from any abutting property or abutting private or 186
public street. 187
7. All signs in loading areas facilities shall comply with Chapter 21A.46, "Signs", and 188
applicable provisions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 189
8. All required loading berths shall comply with the surfacing standards of the Off Street 190
Parking Standards Manual. 191
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11. Amends Subsection 21A.44.110.A as follows: 193
A. Continuation of Nonconforming Parking and Loading Facilities: Any parking spaces, 194
loading facilities, or access to public rights-of-way drive approaches that were lawfully 195
existing or created prior to the effective date of this ordinance, but that have since become 196
nonconforming with the provisions of this chapter through the actions of the city or any 197
governmental entity, shall be allowed to continue, but any expansion of the use or structure, 198
or change of use, after the adoption date of this ordinance shall comply with the provisions of 199
this Chapter 21A.44, "Off Street Parking, Mobility, and Loading". 200
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12. Amends Subsection 21A.59.050.I as follows: 202
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I. Waste and recycling containers, mechanical equipment, storage areas, and loading docks 203
facilities shall be fully screened from public view and, for buildings with only one street-204
facing frontage, are prohibited from being located along street-facing facades. They shall 205
incorporate building materials and detailing compatible with the building being served 206
and shall be co-located with driveways unless prohibited by the presence of a street tree, 207
public infrastructure, or public facility within the right of way. Service uses may be 208
located within the structure. (See Subsection 21A.37.050.K of this title.) 209
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13. Amends Section 21A.62.040 to add the definitions “Drive Approach” and “Driveway” to 211
the list of defined terms, in alphabetical order with existing definitions, as follows: 212
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a. DRIVE APPROACH: An area in the right-of-way intended to provide access for 214
vehicles from the right-of-way to private property, including the curb return radius. 215
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b. DRIVEWAY: A road or paved area on private property providing vehicular 217
access to parking. 218
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Project Chronology
Petition: PLNPCM2023-00937
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
November 2023 –
February 2024
November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023
March 15, 2024
March 21, 2024
March 27, 2024
April 26, 2024
May 2, 2024
May 8, 2024
June 25, 2024
Application accepted.
Petition assigned to Madison Blodgett, Principal Planner.
Petition reviewed internally, and staff drafted language to support goals of
the petition.
Notice mailed to all Community Councils
Application posted for the online open house.
Planning Commission agenda posted to website, emailed to the listserv and
notice of public hearing posted at libraries.
Staff report posted to Planning’s webpage.
Planning Commission meeting and public hearing. Item was tabled.
Planning Commission agenda posted to website and emailed to the listserv.
Staff report posted to Planning’s webpage.
Planning Commission meeting and public hearing. Positive recommendation
with additional recommendations was forwarded.
Signed ordinance received from Attorney’s Office.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Salt Lake City Council is considering Petition PLNPCM2023-00937 a zoning text
amendment related to driveway and loading area standards found in the zoning code. Chapter
21A.44 was amended in October 2022 and since adoption, staff has found that certain standards are
creating unintended consequences and the purpose of this amendment is to address the identified
issues.
As part of their study, the City Council is holding an advertised public hearing to receive comments
regarding the petition. During the hearing, anyone desiring to address the City Council concerning
this issue will be given an opportunity to speak. The Council may consider adopting the ordinance
the same night of the public hearing. The hearing will be held:
DATE: TBD, at 7:00 PM
PLACE: Electronic and in-person options.
451 South State Street, Room 315, Salt Lake City, Utah
** This meeting will be held via electronic means, while also providing an in-person
opportunity to attend or participate in the hearing at the City and County Building, located
at 451 South State Street, Room 315, Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, including
Zoom connection information, please visit https://www.slc.gov/council/agendas/. Comments
may also be provided by calling the 24-hour comment line at (801) 535-7654 or emailing
council.comments@slcgov.com. All comments received through any source are shared with
the Council and added to the public record.
If you have any questions relating to this proposal or would like to review the file, please call
Madison Blodgett at 801-535-7749 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday or via e-mail at madison.blodgett@slcgov.com. The application details can be
accessed at https://citizenportal.slcgov.com, by selecting the “Planning” tab and entering the
petition numbers PLNPCM2024-00128.
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for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other
auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make
a request, please contact the City Council Office at council.comments@slcgov.com, 801-535-
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PLANNING DIVISION
DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY and NEIGHBORHOODS
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Erin Mendenhall
Cc: Rachel Otto, Chief of Staff; Blake Thomas, Departmentof Community and NeighborhoodsDirector;
MichaelaOktay, Deputy Planning Director
From: Nick Norris, Planning Director
Date: November 14, 2023
Re: Amendments related to driveways and loading areasin Chapter 21A.44 of the Zoning Ordinance
The Planning Division is requesting that you initiate a zoning text amendment to correct driveway
and loading area standards found in the zoning code.Chapter 21A.44 was amended in October 2022
and since then, staff has found that certainstandards created unintended consequences. For
example, the ordinance now requires a maximum combined driveway width and a maximum
number of driveways that is inconsistent with the size and use of properties in the industrial and
some commercial zones. This creates issues in the ability of properties to be developed and to
accommodate convenient and safe access. Similarly, staff have noticed that off-street loading area
requirementsare leading to likelyunusable spaces and undesirable building designs. This petition
will allow staff to revisit these standards, includingwith the Transportation Division, to adequately
address parking needs and city goals.
This zoning amendment would also correct language in other related sectionsof the code. A public
process will be conducted to gauge public input on the proposed changesand the proposal willfollow
the same required steps of any other text amendment, includingnotification to recognized
community organizations, a public hearing with the Planning Commission and a decision from City
Council.
This memo includes a signature block to initiate the petition if that is the decided course of action. If
the decided course of action is to not initiate the application, the signature block can remain blank.
Please notify the Planning Division when the memo is signed or if the decision is made not to initiate
the petition.
Please contact me at ext. 6173 or nick.norris@slcgov.com if you have any questions. Thank you.
Concurrence to initiate the zoning text amendment petition as noted above.
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Erin Mendenhall, Mayor Date
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