Transmittal - 5/2/2024ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS
Blake Thomas
Director
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
Jill Love, Chief Administrative Officer
TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE: 05/02/2024
Victoria Petro, Chair
FROM: Blake Thomas, Director, Department of Community & Neighborhoods
SUBJECT: Petition PLNPCM2023-00996 - Projecting Business Signs Zoning Text
Amendment
STAFF CONTACT: Grant Amann, Principal Planner, grant.amann@slcgov.com, 801-535-6171
DOCUMENT TYPE: Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission
BUDGET IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Salt Lake City Planning Division is proposing a
zoning text amendment to primarily update the standards for projecting business signs in
commercial and mixed-use districts.
The proposed amendment adds language to permit projecting business signs (sometimes
referred to as “blade signs”) in all commercial and mixed-use districts. This text amendment
will create consistent sign allowance for projecting business storefront signs in all commercial
and mixed-use districts. Minor grammatical corrections to Chapter 21A.46 Signs are also
included in the amendment.
These modifications are in line with the update in the State requirements and seek to support
businesses by removing barriers in the sign code for adding signs that are more visible to all passers-by
whether they are on the sidewalk, bike lanes, or in a vehicle.
The City Council may want to consider if it is also appropriate for more intense commercial zones to
allow larger projecting signs. For example, the projecting sign size is 6 square feet per face in both CN
Date Received: 05/02/2024
Date sent to Council: 05/02/2024
jill love
and CG zone, but the CG zone allows buildings that can be up to 100' taller than the CN zone. This
often results in taller ground floors, which can accommodate larger projecting signs.
Example of a projecting business sign and required dimensions.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES:
The proposed ordinance language is provided in Exhibit 1. The following changes are being
proposed.
1. Amendments to 21A.46 - Signs
•Reduce ground clearance from 10’ to 8’, which is in line with similar
requirements for projecting business signs nationwide.
•Additional instance of language requiring public property lease and insurance
for signs projecting into the public right of way.
•Addition of “Projecting Business Storefront Sign” in the Table of Permitted
Signs for the following districts: RB, RO, CN, CB, CS, CG, FB, M-1 and M-2,
D-2, and D-3.
•Re-ordering list items to ensure alphabetical order for each permitted sign type
in each Table of Permitted Signs.
•Re-written language clarifying that signs will be measured to the back of curb.
PUBLIC PROCESS:
•Notice of the project and request for comments was sent to all Recognized Community
Councils on December 21, 2023.
o No letters or emails were received in opposition to the proposal.
•The Planning Commission public hearing was held on February 14th, 2024.
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward a positive recommendation to
the City Council for the proposal as requested by the applicant.
Planning Commission (PC) Records
a)PC Agenda of February 14, 2024 (Click to Access)
b)PC Minutes of February 14, 2024 (Click to Access)
c)Planning Commission Staff Report of February 14, 2024 (Click to Access Report)
EXHIBITS:
1.Ordinance: Final and Legislative Versions
2.Project Chronology
3.Notice of City Council Hearing
4.Petition Initiation Request
ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS
Blake Thomas
Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.ORDINANCE: FINAL AND LEGISLATIVE VERSIONS
2.PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
3.NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
4.PETITION INITIATION REQUEST
1. ORDINANCE: FINAL AND LEGISLATIVE
VERSIONS
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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 21A 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 21A 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.C 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.C 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
Permitted
Maximum
Area Per
Sign Face
Maximum Height Of
Freestanding Signs1
Minimum
Setback
Number Of
Signs
Permitted Per
Sign Type
Awning sign/
canopy sign
10 square
feet (sign
area only)
See note 1 May extend 6
feet from face of
building, but
shall not extend
across a property
line
1 per first floor
door/window
Canopy, drive-
through
40% of
canopy
face if
signage is
on 2 faces.
20% of
canopy
face if
signs are
on 4 faces
See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy
face
Construction
sign
32 square
feet
4 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
Development
entry sign2
50 square
feet
8 feet 10 feet 1 per entry; 2
maximum
Flat sign3 20 square
feet
See note 1 n/a 1 per lot
Garage/yard
sale sign
6 square
feet
4 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
Monument
sign2
24 square
feet
4 feet 5 feet 1 per lot
Nameplate 2 square
feet
See note 1 n/a 1 per building
entry
New
development
sign
80 square
feet
10 feet 10 feet 1 per street
frontage
Political sign 16 square
feet
4 feet 5 feet No limit
Private
directional
sign
8 square
feet
4 feet 5 feet No limit
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Projecting
Business
Storefront Sign
6 square
feet per
sign side,
total of 12
square feet
n/a May extend 4
feet from face of
the building but
no closer than 2
feet to the back
of curb.
Minimum height
of 8 feet above
sidewalk.4
1 per leasable
space or entry
Public safety
sign
8 square
feet
6 feet 5 feet No limit
Real estate
sign
8 square
feet
4 feet 5 feet 1 per street
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. 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
Permitted
Maximum
Area Per
Sign Face
Maximum
Height Of
Freestanding
Signs1
Minimum Setback Number Of
Signs
Permitted Per
Sign Type
Awning sign/
canopy sign
10 square
feet (sign
area only)
See note 1 May extend 6 feet
from face of building,
but shall not extend
across a property line
1 per first floor
door/window
Construction
sign
32 square
feet
4 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
Development
entry sign2
50 square
feet
8 feet 10 feet 1 per entry; 2
maximum
Flat sign3,4 6 square feet
for each 50
See note 1 n/a 1 per street
frontage
5
feet of
building
frontage or
major
portion
thereof
Garage/yard
sale sign
6 square feet 4 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
Monument
sign2
32 square
feet
4 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
Nameplate 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building
entry
New
development
sign
80 square
feet
10 feet 10 feet 1 per street
frontage
Political sign 16 square
feet
4 feet 5 feet No limit
Private
directional sign
8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit
Projecting
Business
Storefront Sign
6 square feet
per sign side,
total of 12
square feet
n/a May extend 4 feet
from face of the
building but no closer
than 2 feet to the
back of curb.
Minimum height of 8
feet above sidewalk.5
1 per leasable
space or entry
Public safety
sign
8 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit
Real estate
sign
16 square
feet
6 feet 5 feet 1 per street
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
Signs
Permitted
Maximum
Area Per Sign
Face
Maximum
Height Of
Freestanding
Signs1
Minimum
Setback2
Number Of
Signs
Permitted Per
Sign Type
Limit On
Combined
Number
Of Signs4
Awning sign/
canopy sign
1 square foot
per linear foot
of storefront;
building total
not to exceed
40 square feet
(sign area only)
See note 1 May extend
6 feet from
face of
building 2
feet from
back of
curb6
1 per first floor
door/window
None
Canopy, drive-
through
40% of canopy
face if signage
is on 2 faces.
20% of canopy
face if signs are
on 4 faces
See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy
face
None
Construction
sign
32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Flat sign
(general
building
orientation)8
1 square foot
per linear foot
of building
frontage5
See note 1 n/a 1 sign per
building
frontage
None
Flat sign
(storefront
orientation)7,8
1 square foot
per linear foot
of store
frontage5
See note 1 n/a 1 per business
or storefront
None
Garage/yard
sale sign
6 square feet 4 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
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Monument
sign3
100 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
1 sign per
street
frontage
Nameplate 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building
entry
None
New
development
sign
80 square feet 10 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Pole sign (1
acre
minimum)
75 square feet 25 feet 15 feet and
a 6 foot
maximum
projection
1 per street
frontage
1 sign per
street
frontage
Political sign 16 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
Private
directional
sign
8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
Projecting
business
storefront sign
6 square feet
per sign side,
total of 12
square feet
See note 1 May extend
4 feet from
face of the
building but
no closer
than 2 feet
to the back
of curb. A
minimum
height of 8
feet above
the sidewalk
shall be
maintained.
See note 6
1 per leasable
space. All
signs shall be
located within
the tenant's
leasable space
None
Public safety
sign
8 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
Real estate
sign
16 square feet 6 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Window sign 25% of
window area of
each use
See note 1 n/a No limit None
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
Signs
Permitted
Maximum
Area Per Sign
Face
Maximum
Height Of
Freestanding
Signs1
Minimum
Setback2
Number Of
Signs
Permitted Per
Sign Type
Limit On
Combined
Number Of
Signs3
Awning sign/
canopy sign
1 square foot
per linear foot
of storefront;
building total
not to exceed
40 square feet
(sign area
only)
See note 1 May extend
6 feet from
face of
building, but
shall not
extend across
a property
line
1 per first floor
door/window
None
Canopy,
drive- through
40% of
canopy face if
signage is on 2
faces. 20% of
canopy face if
signs are on 4
faces
See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy
face
None
Construction
sign
32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet 2 per building None
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Flat sign
(storefront
orientation)5
1 square foot
per linear foot
of store
frontage4
See note 1 n/a 1 per business
or storefront
None
Monument
sign
75 square feet 5 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Nameplate 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building
entry
None
New
development
sign
80 square feet 10 feet 5 feet 1 per
development
None
Political sign 16 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
Private
directional
sign
8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
Projecting
Business
Storefront
Sign
6 square feet
per sign side;
total of 12
square feet
n/a May extend
4 feet from
face of the
building but
no closer
than 2 feet to
the back of
curb.
Minimum
height of 8
feet above
sidewalk.6
1 per leasable
space or entry
None
Public safety
sign
8 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
Real estate
sign
16 square feet 6 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Wall or flat
sign (general
building
orientation)
1 square foot
per linear foot
of building
frontage4
See note 1 n/a 1 per building
frontage
None
Window sign 25% of
window area
of each use
See note 1 n/a No limit None
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
Signs
Permitted
Maximum
Area Per
Sign Face
Maximum
Height Of
Freestanding
Signs1
Minimum
Setback2
Number Of
Signs
Permitted Per
Sign Type
Limit On
Combined
Number Of
Signs4
Awning sign/
canopy sign
1 square foot
per linear
foot of
storefront;
building total
not to exceed
40 square feet
(sign area
only)
See note 1 May extend 6
feet from face
of building6
1 per first floor
door/window
None
Canopy, drive-
through
40% of
canopy face
if signage is
on 2 faces.
20% of
canopy face
if signs are
on 4 faces
See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy
face
1 per street
frontage
Construction
sign
32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet 2 per building None
11
Flat sign
(storefront
orientation)7
1 square foot
per linear
foot of store
frontage5
See note 1 n/a 1 per business
or storefront
None
Monument
sign3
100 square
feet
6 feet
12 feet
20 feet
(1 acre mini-
mum)
5 feet
10 feet
10 feet
1 per street
frontage
1 per street
frontage
Nameplate 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building
entry
None
New
development
sign
80 square feet 10 feet 5 feet 1 per
development
None
Pole sign3 (1
acre
minimum)
75 square feet
for a single
business. 100
square feet
for multiple
businesses
25 feet 15 feet and a
maximum 6
foot
projection
1 per street
frontage
1 per street
frontage
Political sign 16 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
Private
directional
sign
8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
Projecting
Business
Storefront
Sign
6 square feet
per sign side;
total of 12
square feet
n/a May extend 4
feet from face
of the
building but
no closer than
2 feet to the
back of curb.
Minimum
height of 8
feet above
sidewalk.6
1 per leasable
space or entry
None
Public safety
sign
8 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
Real estate
sign
16 square feet 6 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Wall or flat
sign (general
1 square foot
per linear
foot of
See note 1 n/a 1 sign per
building
frontage
None
12
building
orientation)
building
frontage5
Window sign 25% of
window area
of each use
See note 1 n/a No limit None
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.B.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
Signs
Permitted
Maximum
Area Per
Sign Face
Maximum
Height Of
Freestanding
Signs1
Minimum
Setback4
Number Of
Signs Permitted
Per Sign Type
Limit On
Combined
Number Of
Signs3
Awning sign/
canopy sign
1 square foot
per linear
foot of
storefront;
building
total not to
exceed 40
square feet
(sign area
only)
See note 1 May extend 6
feet from face
of building,
but shall not
extend across
a property line
1 per first floor
door/ window
None
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Canopy,
drive- through
40% of
canopy face
if signage is
on 2 faces.
20% of
canopy face
if signs are
on 4 faces
See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy face None
Construction
sign
64 square
feet
12 feet 10 feet 2 per building None
Flat sign
(storefront
orientation)6
1 square foot
per linear
foot of store
frontage5
See note 1 n/a 1 per business or
storefront
None
Monument
sign2
100 square
feet
12 feet
6 feet
10 feet
5 feet
1 per pad site 1 per pad site
Nameplate 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building
entry
None
New
development
sign
200 square
feet per sign
12 feet 10 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Pole sign2 75 square
feet
25 feet At the
approved
landscape
setback with a
6 foot
projection, but
shall not
extend across
a property line
1 per pad site 1 per pad site
Political sign 32 square
feet
8 feet 10 feet No limit None
Private
directional
sign
8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
Projecting
Business
Storefront
Sign
6 square feet
per sign side;
total of 12
square feet
n/a May extend 4
feet from face
of the building
but no closer
than 2 feet to
the back of
curb.
1 per leasable
space or entry
None
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Minimum
height of 8
feet above
sidewalk.7
Public safety
sign
8 square feet 6 feet 10 feet No limit None
Real estate
sign
64 square
feet
12 feet 10 feet 1 per building None
Shopping
center
identification
sign
200 square
feet
25 feet 10 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Wall or flat
sign (general
building
orientation)
1 square foot
per linear
foot of
building
frontage5
See note 1 n/a 1 per building
frontage
None
Window sign 25% of total
frontage
window area
per floor
See note 1 n/a No limit None
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
Permitted Per
Use
Maximum
Area Per
Sign Face
Maximum
Height Of
Freestanding
Signs1
Minimum
Setback2
Number Of
Signs
Permitted Per
Sign Type
Limit On
Combined
Number Of
Signs3
Awnings/canopy
signs
1 square foot
per linear
foot of
storefront;
building total
not to exceed
40 square feet
(sign area
only)
See note 1 10 feet 1 per first floor
door/window
None
Canopy, drive-
through
40% of
canopy face
if signage is
on 2 faces.
20% of
canopy face
if signs are on
4 faces
See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy
face
None
Construction
sign
64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Flat sign
(storefront
orientation)6
1.5 square
feet per linear
foot of store
frontage5
See note 1 n/a 1 per business
or storefront
None
Monument sign4 100 square
feet
6 feet
12 feet
20 feet
(1 acre
minimum)
None
5 feet
1 per street
frontage
1 per street
frontage
Nameplate 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building
entry
None
New
development
sign
80 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per
development
None
Pole sign4 75 square feet
for a single
business, 100
25 feet 15 feet and
a
maximum
1 per street
frontage
1 per street
frontage
16
square feet
for multiple
businesses
6 foot
projection
Political sign 32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet No limit None
Private
directional sign
8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
Projecting
Business
Storefront Sign
6 square feet
per sign side;
total of 12
square feet
n/a May
extend 4
feet from
face of the
building
but no
closer than
2 feet to
the back of
curb.
Minimum
height of 8
feet above
sidewalk.7
1 per leasable
space or entry
None
Public safety
sign
8 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
Real estate sign 64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Wall or flat sign
(general
building
orientation)
1 square foot
per linear
foot of
building
frontage5
See note 1 n/a 1 per building
frontage
None
Window sign 25% of total
frontage
window area
per use
See note 1 n/a No limit None
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
Signs
Permitted
Maximum Area
Per Sign Face
Maximum
Height Of
Freestanding
Signs1
Minimum
Setback2
Number Of Signs
Permitted Per
Sign Type
Types Of Signs
Permitted
Maximum Area
Per Sign Face
Maximum
Height Of
Freestanding
Signs1
Minimum
Setback2
Number Of Signs
Permitted Per Sign
Type
Awning/canopy
signs
1 square foot per
linear foot of
storefront (sign
area only)
See note 1 May extend 6
feet from face
of building 2
feet from back
of curb5
1 per first floor
door/window
Canopy, drive-
through
40% of canopy
face if signage is
on 2 faces. 20%
of canopy face if
signs are on 4
faces
See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy face
Construction
sign
64 square feet 12 feet None 1 per street frontage
Flat sign
(storefront
orientation)6
2 square feet per
linear foot of
store frontage4
See note 1 n/a 1 per business or
storefront
Marquee sign 1 square foot per
linear foot of
store frontage
See note 1 See
Subsection
21A.46.070.O
1 per storefront
Monument
sign3
100 square feet 20 feet None 1 per street frontage
Nameplate 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building entry
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New
development
sign
80 square feet 12 feet None 1 per development
Pole sign3 75 square feet for
a single business,
100 square feet
for multiple
businesses
25 feet No extension
across a
property line
is permitted
1 per street frontage
Political sign 32 square feet 8 feet None No limit
Private
directional sign
21 square feet 7 feet None No limit
Projecting
building sign
0.5 square foot
per linear foot of
street frontage;
not to exceed 40
square feet
See note 1 May extend 6
feet from face
of building,
but shall not
cross a
property line
1 per street frontage
Projecting
business
storefront sign
6 square feet per
sign side, total of
12 square feet
See note 1 May extend 4
feet from face
of a building
and 2 feet
from back of
curb5. A
minimum
height of 8
feet above the
sidewalk shall
be maintained
1 per leasable
space. Leasable
spaces on corners
may have 2. All
signs shall be
located within the
tenant's leasable
area and not on any
other tenant's
leasable space
Public safety
sign
8 square feet 6 feet None No limit
Real estate sign 64 square feet 12 feet None 1 per street frontage
Wall sign or
flat sign
(general
building
orientation)
1 square foot per
linear foot of
building face4
See note 1 n/a 1 per building face
Window sign 25% of total
frontage window
area per use
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. 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
Signs
Permitted
Maximum
Area Per
Sign Face
Maximum Height
Of Freestanding
Signs1
Minimum
Setback2
Number Of Signs
Permitted Per Sign
Type
Awning/canopy
signs
1 square foot
per linear foot
of storefront
(sign area
only)
See note 1 May extend 6
feet from face
of building,
but shall not
cross a
property line
1 per first floor
door/window
Canopy, drive-
through
40% of
canopy face if
signage is on
2 faces. 20%
of canopy
face if signs
are on 4 faces
See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy face
Construction
sign
64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street frontage
Flat sign
(storefront
orientation)5
2 square feet
per linear foot
of store
frontage4
See note 1 n/a 1 per business or
storefront
Marquee sign 1 square foot
per linear foot
of store
frontage
See note 1 See
Subsection
21A.46.070.O
1 per storefront
Monument
sign3
1 square foot
per linear foot
20 feet
8 feet
4 feet
None
1 per street frontage
20
of street
frontage
Nameplate 2 square feet See note 1 n/a 1 per building entry
New
development
sign
200 square
feet
12 feet 5 feet 1 per street frontage
Pole sign3 1 square foot
per linear foot
of street
frontage; 200
square feet
maximum for
a single
business, 300
square feet
maximum for
multiple
businesses
35 feet 10 feet with a
maximum 6
foot
projection. No
extension
across a
property line
is permitted
1 per street frontage
Political sign 32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet No limit
Private
directional sign
8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit
Projecting
Business
Storefront Sign
6 square feet
per sign side;
total of 12
square feet
NA May extend 4
feet from face
of the
building but
no closer than
2 feet to the
back of curb.
Minimum
height of 8
feet above
sidewalk.6
1 per leasable space
or entry
Public safety
sign
8 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit
Real estate sign 64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street frontage
Sexually
oriented
business signs
See Section 21A.36.140
Wall sign or
flat sign
(general
building
orientation)
1 square foot
per linear foot
of building
face4
See note 1 n/a 1 per building face
Window sign 25% of total
frontage
See note 1 n/a No limit
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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.
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
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 8 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.
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 8 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.
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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
Signs
Permitted
Maximum
Area Per
Sign Face
Maximum
Height Of
Freestanding
Signs1
Minimum
Setback2
Number Of
Signs
Permitted Per
Sign Type
Limit On
Combined
Number Of
Signs3
Awning/
canopy signs
1 square
foot per
linear foot
of
storefront
(sign area
only)
See note 1 May extend 6
feet from face
of building,
but shall not
cross a
property line
1 per first floor
door/window
None
Canopy,
drive-
through
40% of
canopy
face if
signage is
on 2 faces;
20% of
canopy
face if
signs are
on 4 faces
See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy
face
None
Construction
sign
64 square
feet
12 feet 10 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Development
entry sign
160 square
feet
maximum
per sign;
200 square
feet total
for 2 signs
10 feet 10 feet 1 per street
frontage
25
Flat sign
(storefront
orientation)4
2 square
feet per
linear foot
of store
frontage6
See note 1 n/a 1 per business
or storefront
None
Monument
sign5
150 square
feet
5 feet at the
minimum
setback and
increases 1
foot for each
additional 1
foot of
setback for a
maximum of
20 feet
5 feet 1 per street
frontage
1 sign per
street
frontage
New
development
sign
160 square
feet per
sign; 200
square feet
total
12 feet 10 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Pole sign5 1 square
foot per
linear foot
of street
frontage;
200 square
feet
maximum
for a
single
business,
300 square
feet
maximum
for
multiple
businesses
25 feet 15 feet 1 per street
frontage
1 sign per
street
frontage
Political sign 32 square
feet
8 feet 10 feet No limit None
Private
directional
sign
8 square
feet
4 feet 5 feet No limit None
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Projecting
Business
Storefront
Sign
6 square
feet per
sign side;
total of 12
square feet
n/a May extend 4
feet from face
of the building
but no closer
than 2 feet to
the back of
curb.
Minimum
height of 8
feet above
sidewalk.7
1 per leasable
space or entry.
None
Public safety
sign
8 square
feet
6 feet 10 feet No limit None
Real estate
sign
64 square
feet
12 feet 10 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Sexually
oriented
business
signs
See Section 21A.36.140
Wall sign or
flat sign4
1.5 square
feet per
linear foot
of each
building
face
See note 1 n/a 1 per building
face
None
Window sign 25% of
total
frontage
window
area per
floor
See note 1 n/a No limit None
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.46.110.A.3.a. That Subsection
21A.46.110.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-1 AND D-4 DISTRICTS
Types Of
Signs
Permitted
Maximum Area Per
Sign Face
Maximum Height
Of Freestanding
Signs1
Minimum
Setback2
Number Of Signs
Permitted Per Sign
Type
Limit On
Combined
Number Of Signs3
Awning
signs
1 square foot per linear
foot of storefront (sign
area only)
See note 1 May extend 6 feet
from face of
building but not
within 2 feet of the
back of curb6
1 per first floor
door/window
None
Canopy,
drive-
through
40% of canopy face if
signage is on 2 faces;
20% of canopy face if
signs are on 4 faces
See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy face None
Canopy
signs
1 square foot per linear
foot of storefront (sign
area only); 20 square feet
maximum per canopy
See note 1 May extend from
face of building but
not within 2 feet of
the back of curb6
1 per first floor
building entry
None
Construction
sign
64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per storefront None
Corporate
flag
32 square feet See subsection
A4c of this section
8 feet from face of
building but not
within 2 feet of the
back of curb6
1 per 50 feet of street
frontage, 50 foot
minimum street
frontage required
2 per street frontage
Flat sign
(general
building
orientation)
4 square feet per linear
foot of building face5
See note 1 n/a 1 per building
face
None
Flat sign
(storefront
orientation)4
2 square feet per linear
foot of each store
frontage5
See note 1 n/a 1 per business
storefront
None
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Marquee
sign
Subject only to
Subsection
21A.46.070.O
See Subsection
21A.46.070.O
See Subsection
21A.46.070.O
1 per storefront None
Monument
sign
1 square foot per linear
foot of street frontage
20 feet None 1 per street frontage 1 sign per street
frontage
Nameplate,
building
3 square feet 8 square feet None 1 per building None
New
development
sign
200 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street frontage None
Outdoor
television
monitor4,7
62 square feet See note 1. Sign
face limited to 8
feet in height
None 1 per building None
Pole sign 1 square foot per linear
foot of street frontage;
200 square feet
maximum for a single
business, 300 square feet
maximum for multiple
businesses
45 feet None, but shall not
extend across a
property line
1 per street frontage None
Political
sign
32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet No limit None
Private
directional
sign
8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
Projecting
building
sign
125 square feet per side;
250 square feet total
See note 1.
(See
21A.46.110.A.4.b)
May extend 6 feet
from face of
building but not
within 2 feet of the
back of curb6
1 per street frontage
(See
21A.46.110.A.4.b)
None
Projecting
business
9 square feet per side; 18
square feet total
See note 1. Sign
face limited to 4
feet in height
May extend 4 feet
from face of
building but not
1 per public business
entry to the street
None
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storefront
sign
within 2 feet of the
back of curb6
Projecting
parking
entry sign
9 square feet; 18 square
feet total
See note 1. Sign
face limited to 4
feet in height
May extend 4 feet
from face of
building but not
within 2 feet of the
back of curb6
1 per driveway or
parking lot entry
None
Public
safety sign
8 square feet 6 square feet None No limit None
Real estate
sign
32 square feet 8 feet None 1 per street frontage None
Roof signs 4 square feet per linear
foot of building face or 6
square feet per linear
foot of building face on
buildings taller than 100
feet
See note 1 n/a 1 per street frontage None
Window
sign
25% of total frontage
window area per use
No limit n/a No limit None
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.46.110.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
Signs
Permitted
Maximum Area Per Sign
Face
Maximum Height
Of Freestanding
Signs1
Minimum Setback2 Number Of
Signs Permitted
Per Sign Type
Limit On
Combined
Number Of
Signs3
Awning signs 1 square foot per linear foot of
storefront (sign area only)
See note 1 May extend 6 feet
from face of
building but not
within 2 feet of the
back of curb6
1 per first floor
door/window
None
Canopy,
drive-
through
40% of canopy face if signage
is on 2 faces; 20% of canopy
face if signs are on 4 faces
See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy
face
None
Canopy signs 1 square foot per linear foot of
storefront (sign area only); 20
square feet maximum per
canopy
See note 1 May extend from
face of building but
not within 2 feet of
the back of curb6
1 per first floor
building entry
None
Construction
sign
64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per storefront None
Corporate
flag
32 square feet See Subsection
21A.46.110.A.4.c
8 feet from face of
building but not
within 2 feet of the
back of curb6
1 per 50 feet of
street frontage,
50 foot
minimum street
frontage required
2 per street
frontage
Flat sign
(general
building
orientation)
4 square feet per linear foot of
building face5
See note 1 n/a 2 per building
face
None
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Flat sign
(storefront
orientation)4
2 square feet per linear foot of
each store frontage5
See note 1 n/a 1 per business
storefront
None
Marquee sign Subject only to Subsection
21A.46.070.O
See Subsection
21A.46.070.O
See Subsection
21A.46.070.O
1 per storefront None
Monument
sign
1 square foot per linear foot of
street frontage
20 feet None 1 per street
frontage
1 sign per street
frontage
Nameplate,
building
3 square feet 8 square feet None 1 per building None
New
development
sign
200 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Pole sign 1 square foot per linear foot of
street frontage; 200 square feet
maximum for a single
business, 300 square feet
maximum for multiple
businesses
45 feet None, but shall not
extend across a
property line
1 per street
frontage
None
Pole sign,
parking
garage access
1 square foot per linear foot of
street frontage; 165 square feet
maximum for a single business
Sign may be located off
premises to indicate garage
access point, as deemed
appropriate by zoning
administrator
45 feet None, but shall not
extend across a
property line
1 per street
frontage
1
Political sign 32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet No limit None
Private
directional
sign
8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
Projecting
building
sign7,8
165 square feet per side; 330
square feet total
See note 1 May extend 6 feet
from face of
building but not
2 per street
frontage
None
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within 2 feet of the
back of curb6
Projecting
business
storefront
sign7,8
9 square feet per side; 18
square feet total
See note 1. Sign
face limited to 4
feet in height
May extend 7 feet
from face of
building but not
within 2 feet of the
back of curb6
1 per public
business entry
None
Projecting
parking entry
sign7,8
40 square feet; 80 square feet
total
See note 1. Sign
face limited to 4
feet in height
May extend 10 feet
from face of
building but not
within 2 feet of the
back of curb6
1 per driveway
or parking lot
entry
None
Public safety
sign
8 square feet 6 square feet None No limit None
Real estate
sign
32 square feet 8 feet None 1 per street
frontage
None
Roof signs 4 square feet per linear foot of
building face or 6 square feet
per linear foot of building face
on buildings taller than 100
feet
See note 1 n/a 1 per street
frontage
None
Window sign 25% of total frontage window
area per use
No limit n/a No limit None
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.B.3. That Subsection
21A.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
Permitted
Maximum Area Per Sign
Face
Maximum Height
Of Freestanding
Signs1
Minimum
Setback2
Number Of
Signs Permitted
Per Sign Type
Limit On
Combined
Number Of
Signs3
Awning/canopy
sign
1 square foot per linear foot
of storefront (sign area only)
See note 1 May extend 6 feet
from face of
building 2 feet
from back of curb7
1 per first floor
door/window
None
Canopy, drive-
through
40% of canopy face if
signage is on 2 faces; 20% of
canopy face if signs are on 4
faces
See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy face None
Construction
sign
64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Flat sign
(storefront
orientation)4
2 square feet per linear foot
of each store frontage5
See note 1 n/a 1 per business or
storefront
None
Monument sign 6 1 square foot per linear foot
of street frontage
20 feet None 1 per street
frontage
1 sign per street
frontage
Nameplate,
building
3 square feet 8 square feet None 1 per building None
New
development
sign
200 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Pole sign 6 1 square foot per linear foot
of street frontage; 200 square
feet maximum for a single
business, 300 square feet
maximum for multiple
businesses
45 feet None, but shall not
extend across a
property line
1 per street
frontage
1 sign per street
frontage
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Political sign 32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet No limit None
Private
directional sign
8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
Projecting
building sign
0.5 square foot per linear
foot of street frontage; not to
exceed 40 square feet
See note 1 May extend 6 feet
from face of
building, but shall
not cross a
property line
1 per street
frontage
None
Projecting
Business
Storefront Sign
6 square feet per sign side;
total of 12 square feet
n/a May extend 4 feet
from face of the
building but no
closer than 2 feet
to the back of
curb. Minimum
height of 8 feet
above sidewalk.7
1 per leasable
space or entry
None
Public safety
sign
8 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
Real estate sign 64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per street
frontage
None
Wall sign or flat
sign (general
building
orientation)
4 square feet per linear foot
of building face5
See note 1 n/a 1 per building
face
None
Window sign 25% of total frontage
window area per use
See note 1 n/a No limit n/a
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.46.110.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
Permitted
Maximum Area Per Sign
Face
Maximum Height
Of Freestanding
Signs1
Minimum
Setback2
Number Of
Signs Permitted
Per Sign Type
Limit On
Combined Number
Of Signs3
Awning/canopy
signs
1 square foot per linear
foot of storefront (sign
area only)
See note 1 May extend 6 feet
from face of
building 2 feet from
back of curb6
1 per first floor
door/window
None
Canopy, drive-
through
40% of canopy face if
signage is on 2 faces; 20%
of canopy face if signs are
on 4 faces
See note 1 n/a 1 per canopy face None
Construction
sign
64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 2 per building None
Flat sign
(storefront
orientation)4
1.5 square feet per linear
foot of store frontage5
See note 1 n/a 1 per business or
storefront
None
Monument sign 100 square feet 12 feet None 1 per street
frontage
1 sign per street
frontage
Nameplate,
building
3 square feet 8 square feet n/a 1 per building None
New
development
sign
80 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per
development
None
Pole sign 75 square feet for a single
business; 100 square feet
for multiple businesses
25 feet None, but shall not
extend across a
property line
1 per street
frontage
1 sign per street
frontage
Political sign 32 square feet 8 feet 5 feet No limit None
Private
directional sign
8 square feet 4 feet 5 feet No limit None
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Projecting
Business
Storefront Sign
6 square feet per sign side;
total of 12 square feet
n/a May extend 4 feet
from face of the
building but no
closer than 2 feet to
the back of curb.
Minimum height of
8 feet above
sidewalk.6
1 per leasable
space or entry
None
Public safety
sign
8 square feet 6 feet 5 feet No limit None
Real estate sign 64 square feet 12 feet 5 feet 1 per building None
Wall sign or flat
sign (general
building
orientation)
1.5 square feet per linear
foot of building face5
See note 1 n/a 1 per building
face
Window sign 25% of total frontage
window area per use
See note 1 n/a No limit None
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)
Bill No. ________ of 2024.
Published: ______________.
Ordinance for Projecting Signs(final)v1
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date:___________________________
By: ____________________________
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
April 22, 2024
2.PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
Petition: PLNPCM2023-00996 –
Projecting Business Signs Zoning Text Amendment
December 14, 2023 The petition for the amendment was initiated by the Salt Lake
City Planning Division
December 15, 2023 Petition PLNPCM2023-00996 was assigned to Grant Amann,
Principal Planner, for staff analysis and processing.
December 21, 2023 Early notification announcement of the project to all recognized
community councils, providing information about the proposal
and how to give public input on the project. Beginning of 45-
day input and comment period.
February 2, 2024 Public hearing notice sign with project information and notice
of the Planning Commission public hearing physically posted at
various library public noticing points city wide.
February 4, 2024 End of 45-day Recognized Community Organization notice
period.
February 14, 2024 Planning Commission holds a public hearing and makes a
positive recommendation to approve the proposed text
amendment.
February 21, 2024 Planning Department requested the official Ordinance language
from the City Attorney’s office.
April 22, 2024 Ordinance received from City Attorney’s office
3.NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Salt Lake City Council is considering Petitions PLNPCM2023-00996- Salt Lake City is
requesting to adopt new zoning regulations to allow projecting business signs as an
approved sign type in all commercial and mixed-use districts. The proposed regulation changes
will affect section 21A.46-Signs of the zoning ordinance. Related provisions of Title 21A-
Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition to increase clarity in the Sign ordinance.
As part of their study, the City Council is holding two advertised public hearings to receive
comments regarding the petition. During these hearings, anyone desiring to address the City
Council concerning this issue will be given an opportunity to speak. The Council may consider
adopting the ordinance on the same night of the second public hearing. The hearing will be held
electronically:
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE: 451 South State Street Salt Lake City, Utah
** This meeting will be held in-person, to attend or participate in the hearing at the City and
County Building, located at 451 South State Street, Room 326, Salt Lake City, Utah. For more
information, please visit www.slc.gov/council. Comments may also be provided by calling the 24-
Hour comment line at (801) 535-7654 or sending an email to 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
Grant Amann at 801-535-6171 or via e-mail at grant.amann@slcgov.com. The application details
can be accessed at https://citizenportal.slcgov.com/, by selecting the “planning” tab and entering the
petition number PLNPCM2023-00996
The City and County Building is an accessible facility. People with disabilities may make
requests for reasonable accommodation no later than 48 hours in advance in order to participate
in this hearing. 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 , 801-535-7600, or
relay service 711.
4. PETITION INITIATION REQUEST
Signature:
Email:
jill love (May 2, 2024 14:56 MDT)
jill love
jill.love@slcgov.com