HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransmittal - 3/19/2024ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
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DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
and NEIGHBORHOODS
Blake Thomas
Director
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
Date Received: 03/19/2024
Rachel Otto, Chief of Staff Date sent to Council: 03/19/2024
TO: Salt Lake City Council
Victoria Petro, Chair
DATE: 3/19/2024
FROM: Blake Thomas, Director, Department of Community & Neighborhoods
SUBJECT: Petition PLNPCM2023-00952
Attached Garages Zoning Text Amendment
STAFF CONTACT: Grant Amann, Associate Planner
grant.amann(a,slcgov.com, 801-535-6171
DOCUMENT TYPE: Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the ordinance as recommended by Planning Commission
BUDGET IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In 2021, Utah State code was amended (HB 1003) which imposed
limitations on what municipalities can require in terms of design elements.
The Salt Lake City Planning Division is proposing a text amendment to primarily update the standards
and design elements for attached structures, which includes garages.
This proposed amendment removes language stipulating exterior building color, exterior building
glass, and roof material/color. This is a direct response to the state code update of 2021. It also removes
requirements for standardized entrance landings and residential building foundations which require
poured concrete footings because this is already addressed in the building code. The proposal clarifies
general yard, bulk, and height standards for accessory structures and their connection to primary
structures. This improves administration of the regulations but more importantly helps the public
understand the code.
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All modifications proposed are in line with the State code requirements and seek to foster a beautiful
city that is both adaptable and responsive to evolving needs and priorities.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES:
The proposed ordinance language is provided in Exhibit 1. The following changes are being
proposed.
1. Amendments to 21A.24.010 —General Provisions
• Removal of language dictating design features such as exterior building colors,
residential building foundation standards and entrance landing requirements.
2. Amendments to 21A.24.020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070, 080, 100, 110, and 120
• Removal of language dictating the location of garages doors. This language is a
design element that was made illegal to regulate by the updates to the Utah State
Code.
Clarification on the location that replacement garages can be built. This language
matches the historic interpretation at the city and increases readability and
understanding of the code.
Clarification that in FP and FR districts, accessory buildings are not permitted in
any required yard, but are permitted in non -required yards.
3. Amendments to 21A.36.190: Residential Building Standards For Legal Conforming
Single -Family Detached Dwellings, Two -Family Dwellings And Twin Homes In
Nonresidential Zoning Districts
Removal of language dictating foundation standards and entrance landings. This
language is redundant and unenforceable in the zoning code because it is already
addressed in building code.
4. Amendments to 21A.40.050: General Yard, Bulk, and Height Limitations:
• Clarification and addition of language dictating the location of accessory
buildings, especially those located in side yards. This language clarifies that
accessory buildings are permitted in required interior side yards when located a
minimum of 4 feet from any portion of the principal building.
• Addition of an illustrative graphic which helps depict this regulation.
• Clarification of language dictating the location of accessory buildings in rear
yards, which is generally one foot from side and rear lot lines, and no closer than
4 feet to any portion of the principal building.
• This clarification also helps distinguish pedestrian connections, such as
breezeways, and helps distinguish `attached structures' from structures that would
not be considered attached.
5. Amendments to 21A.62.040 -Definitions of Terms
0 Clarification in the definitions that impact accessory and attached structures.
Clarification in the definition of the "front line of buildings" and that uncovered
porches aren't considered when determining the front line. This is because the
location of attached garages can hinge on the location of the porch.
PUBLIC PROCESS:
• Notice of the project and request for comments was sent to all Recognized Community
Councils on November 21, 2023.
o No letters or emails were received in opposition to the proposal.
• The Planning Commission public hearing was held on January 10ffi, 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 January 10, 2024 (Click to Access)
b) PC Minutes of January 10, 2024 (Click to Access)
c) Planning Commission Staff Report of January 10, 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
Mayor
DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
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
SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. of 2024
(An ordinance amending various sections of Title 2 1 A of the Salt Lake City Code
pertaining to attached and detached accessory structures.)
An ordinance amending various sections of Title 2 1 A of the Salt Lake City Code pursuant
to Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00952 pertaining to regulation regarding attached garage design
standards.
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2024, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission ("Planning
Commission") held a public hearing to consider a petition by Mayor Erin Mendenhall to amend
various sections of Title 2 1 A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to standards regulating
accessory structures pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00952; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2024 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said
petition; and
WHEREAS, at its January 10, 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. Repealing the text of Subsection 21A.24.010.H. That Subsection
21A.24.010.1-1 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: General Provisions:
Side Entry Buildings) shall be, and hereby is repealed as follows:
H. Repealed.
SECTION 2. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.24.010.P.3. That Subsection
21A.24.010.P.3 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: General Provisions:
Special Foothills Regulations: Design Regulations) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as
follows:
3. Mechanical Equipment: Mechanical equipment including, without limitation, swamp coolers, air
conditioning equipment, heat pumps, vents, blowers and fans shall be screened from view or painted to
match the building color adjacent to the equipment. Roof mounted mechanical equipment, excluding
solar panels which are subject to Section 21A.40.190 of this title, shall not extend above the highest roof
ridgeline.
SECTION 3. Repealing the text of Subsection 21A.24.010.P.13. That Subsection
21A.24.010.P.13 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: General Provisions:
Special Foothills Regulations: Applicability to Existing Buildings and Structures) shall be, and
hereby is repealed as follows:
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SECTION 4. Repealing the text of Subsection 21A.24.010.U. That Subsection
21A.24.0I O.0 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: General Provisions:
Special Foothills Regulations: Residential Building Foundation Standard) shall be, and hereby is
repealed as follows:
U. Repealed.
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SECTION 5. Repealing the text of Subsection 21A.24.010.V. That Subsection
21A.24.010.V of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: General Provisions:
Special Foothills Regulations: Entrance Landing) shall be, and hereby is repealed as follows:
V. Repealed.
SECTION 6. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.24.020.K. That Subsection
21A.24.020.K of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: FR-1/43,560 Foothills
Estate Residential District: Standards for Attached Garages) shall be, and hereby is amended to
read as follows:
K. Standards for Attached Garages:
1. Width of an Attached Garage: The width of an attached garage facing the street may not
exceed fifty percent (50%) of the width of the front facade of the house. The width of the garage
is equal to the width of the garage door, or in the case of multiple garage doors, the sum of the
widths of each garage door plus the width of any intervening wall elements between garage
doors.
2. Located Behind or In Line with the Front Line of the Building: No attached garage shall be
constructed forward of the "front line of the building" (as defined in section 21 A.62.040 of this
title), unless:
a. A new garage is constructed to replace an existing garage that is forward of the "front
line of the building". In this case, the new garage shall be constructed in a similar
location as the garage being replaced with dimensions that do not increase the degree of
noncompliance; or
b. At least 50% of the existing garages on the block face are located forward of the "front
line of the building".
SECTION 7. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.24.030.K. That Subsection
21A.24.030.K of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: FR-2/21,780 Foothills
Residential District: Standards for Attached Garages) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as
follows:
K. Standards for Attached Garages:
1. Width of an Attached Garage: The width of an attached garage facing the street may not
exceed fifty percent (50%) of the width of the front facade of the house. The width of the garage
is equal to the width of the garage door, or in the case of multiple garage doors, the sum of the
widths of each garage door plus the width of any intervening wall elements between garage
doors
2. Located Behind or In Line with the Front Line of the Building: No attached garage shall be
constructed forward of the "front line of the building" (as defined in section21A.62.040 of this
title), unless:
a. A new garage is constructed to replace an existing garage that is forward of the "front
line of the building". In this case, the new garage shall be constructed in a similar
location as the garage being replaced with dimensions that do not increase the degree of
noncompliance; or
b. At least 50% of the existing garages on the block face are located forward of the "front
line of the building".
SECTION & Amending the text of Subsection 21A.24.040.K. That Subsection
21A.24.040.K of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: FR-3/12,000 Foothills
Residential District: Standards for Attached Garages) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as
follows:
K. Standards for Attached Garages:
1. Width of an Attached Garage: The width of an attached garage facing the street may not
exceed fifty percent (50%) of the width of the front facade of the house. The width of the garage
is equal to the width of the garage door, or in the case of multiple garage doors, the sum of the
widths of each garage door plus the width of any intervening wall elements between garage
doors
2. Located Behind or In Line with the Front Line of the Building: No attached garage shall be
constructed forward of the "front line of the building" (as defined in section21A.62.040 of this
title), unless:
a. A new garage is constructed to replace an existing garage that is forward of the "front
line of the building". In this case, the new garage shall be constructed in a similar
location as the garage being replaced with dimensions that do not increase the degree of
noncompliance; or
b. At least (50%) of the existing garages on the block face are located forward of the
"front line of the building".
SECTION 9. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.24.050.H. That Subsection
21 A.24.050.H of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: R-1/12,000 Single-
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Family Residential District: Standards for Attached Garages) shall be, and hereby is amended to
read as follows:
H. Standards for Attached Garages:
1. Width of an Attached Garage: The width of an attached garage facing the street may not
exceed fifty percent (50%) of the width of the front facade of the house. The width of the garage
is equal to the width of the garage door, or in the case of multiple garage doors, the sum of the
widths of each garage door plus the width of any intervening wall elements between garage
doors
2. Located Behind or In Line with the Front Line of the Building: No attached garage shall be
constructed forward of the "front line of the building" (as defined in section21A.62.040 of this
title), unless:
a. A new garage is constructed to replace an existing garage that is forward of the "front
line of the building". In this case, the new garage shall be constructed in a similar
location as the garage being replaced with dimensions that do not increase the degree of
noncompliance; or
b. At least 50% of the existing garages on the block face are located forward of the "front
line of the building".
SECTION 10. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.24.060.H. That Subsection
21A.24.060.1-1 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: R-1/7,000 Single -
Family Residential District: Standards for Attached Garages) shall be, and hereby is amended to
read as follows:
H. Standards for Attached Garages:
1. Width of an Attached Garage: The width of an attached garage facing the street may not
exceed fifty percent (50%) of the width of the front facade of the house. The width of the garage
is equal to the width of the garage door, or in the case of multiple garage doors, the sum of the
widths of each garage door plus the width of any intervening wall elements between garage
doors
2. Located Behind or In Line with the Front Line of the Building: No attached garage shall be
constructed forward of the "front line of the building" (as defined in section21A.62.040 of this
title), unless:
a. A new garage is constructed to replace an existing garage that is forward of the "front
line of the building". In this case, the new garage shall be constructed in a similar
location as the garage being replaced with dimensions that do not increase the degree of
noncompliance; or
b. At least 50% of the existing garages on the block face are located forward of the "front
line of the building".
SECTION 11. Amendiniz the text of Subsection 21A.24.070.H. That Subsection
21A.24.070.1-1 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: R-115,000 Single -
Family Residential District: Standards for Attached Garages) shall be, and hereby is amended to
read as follows:
H. Standards for Attached Garages:
1. Width of an Attached Garage: The width of an attached garage facing the street may not
exceed fifty percent (50%) of the width of the front facade of the house. The width of the garage
is equal to the width of the garage door, or in the case of multiple garage doors, the sum of the
widths of each garage door plus the width of any intervening wall elements between garage
doors
2. Located Behind or In Line with the Front Line of the Building: No attached garage shall be
constructed forward of the "front line of the building" (as defined in section21A.62.040 of this
title), unless:
a. A new garage is constructed to replace an existing garage that is forward of the "front
line of the building". In this case, the new garage shall be constructed in a similar
location as the garage being replaced with dimensions that do not increase the degree of
noncompliance; or
b. At least 50% of the existing garages on the block face are located forward of the "front
line of the building".
SECTION 12. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.24.080.H. That Subsection
21A.24.080.1-1 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: SR-1 and SR-lA
Special Development Pattern: Standards for Attached Garages) shall be, and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
H. Standards for Attached Garages:
1. Width of an Attached Garage: The width of an attached garage facing the street may not
exceed fifty percent (50%) of the width of the front facade of the house. The width of the garage
is equal to the width of the garage door, or in the case of multiple garage doors, the sum of the
widths of each garage door plus the width of any intervening wall elements between garage
doors
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2. Located Behind or In Line with the Front Line of the Building: No attached garage shall be
constructed forward of the "front line of the building" (as defined in section 21A.62.040 of this
title), unless:
a. A new garage is constructed to replace an existing garage that is forward of the "front
line of the building". In this case, the new garage shall be constructed in a similar
location as the garage being replaced with dimensions that do not increase the degree of
noncompliance; or
b. At least 50% of the existing garages on the block face are located forward of the "front
line of the building".
SECTION 13. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.24.100.1-1. That Subsection
21A.24.100.1-1 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: SR-3 Special
Development Residential District: Standards for Attached Garages) shall be, and hereby is
amended to read as follows:
H. Standards for Attached Garages:
1. Width of an Attached Garage: The width of an attached garage facing the street may not
exceed fifty percent (50%) of the width of the front facade of the house. The width of the garage
is equal to the width of the garage door, or in the case of multiple garage doors, the sum of the
widths of each garage door plus the width of any intervening wall elements between garage
doors
2. Located Behind or In Line with the Front Line of the Building: No attached garage shall be
constructed forward of the "front line of the building" (as defined in section21A.62.040 of this
title), unless:
a. A new garage is constructed to replace an existing garage that is forward of the "front
line of the building". In this case, the new garage shall be constructed in a similar
location as the garage being replaced with dimensions that do not increase the degree of
noncompliance; or
b. At least 50% of the existing garages on the block face are located forward of the "front
line of the building".
SECTION 14. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.24.110.H. That Subsection
21A.24.110.1-1 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: R-2 Single- and Two-
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Family Residential District: Standards for Attached Garages) shall be, and hereby is amended to
read as follows:
H. Standards for Attached Garages:
1. Width of an Attached Garage: The width of an attached garage facing the street may not
exceed fifty percent (50%) of the width of the front facade of the house. The width of the garage
is equal to the width of the garage door, or in the case of multiple garage doors, the sum of the
widths of each garage door plus the width of any intervening wall elements between garage
doors
2. Located Behind or In Line with the Front Line of the Building: No attached garage shall be
constructed forward of the "front line of the building" (as defined in section21A.62.040 of this
title), unless:
a. A new garage is constructed to replace an existing garage that is forward of the "front
line of the building". In this case, the new garage shall be constructed in a similar
location as the garage being replaced with dimensions that do not increase the degree of
noncompliance; or
b. At least 50% of the existing garages on the block face are located forward of the "front
line of the building".
SECTION 15. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.34.120.F. That Subsection
21A.34.120.F of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Overlay Districts: YCI Yalecrest Compatible
Infill Overlay District: Standards for Attached Garages) shall be, and hereby is amended to read
as follows:
F. Standards for Attached Garages:
1. Located Behind or In Line with the Front Line of the Building: No attached garage shall be
constructed forward of the "front line of the building" (as defined in section21A.62.040 of this
title), unless a new garage is constructed to replace an existing garage. In this case, the new
garage shall be constructed in a similar location as the garage being replaced with dimensions
that do not increase the degree of noncompliance.
2. Width of an Attached Garage: The width of an attached garage facing the street may not
exceed fifty percent (50%) of the width of the front facade of the house. The width of the garage
is equal to the width of the garage door, or in the case of multiple garage doors, the sum of the
widths of each garage door plus the width of any intervening wall elements between garage
doors up to a maximum of three feet (Y).
SECTION 16. Amending the text of Table 21A.36.020.B. That Table 21A.36.020.B of
the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: General Provisions: Conformance with Lot and Bulk Controls:
Obstructions in Required Yards) shall be, and hereby is amended to change the second row and
Note 3 only, with no other changes to the table, as follows:
TABLE 21A.36.020B
OBSTRUCTIONS IN REOUIRED YARDS'
Type Of Structure Or Use Obstruction
Front And
Side Yard
Rear
Corner Side
Yard
Yards
Accessory buildings subject to the provisions of Chapter 21A.40, and
V
X
located at least 1 foot from all property lines except for the FP and FR
Districts where no accessory building is permitted in any required yard.
Accessory buildings shall be at least 10 feet from a principal residential
building on an adjacent lot
Notes:
1. "X" denotes where obstructions are allowed.
2. Reserved.
3. The accessory structure shall be located in accordance with Section 21A.40.050.A.3.
SECTION 17. Repealing the text of Subsection 21A.36.190.C. That Subsection
21A.36.190.0 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: General Provisions: Residential Building
Standards For Legal Conforming Single -Family Detached Dwellings, Two -Family Dwellings
And Twin Homes In Nonresidential Zoning Districts: Residential Building Foundation Standard)
shall be, and hereby is repealed as follows:
C. Repealed.
SECTION 18. Repealing the text of Subsection 21A.36.190.D. That Subsection
21A.36.190.D of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: General Provisions: Residential Building
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Standards For Legal Conforming Single -Family Detached Dwellings, Two -Family Dwellings
And Twin Homes In Nonresidential Zoning Districts: Entrance Landing) shall be, and hereby is
repealed as follows:
D. Repealed.
SECTION 19. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.40.050.A. That Subsection
21A.40.050.A of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures:
General Yard, Bulk and Height Limitations: Location of Accessory Buildings in Required
Yards) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows:
A. Location of Accessory Buildings:
1. Front Yards: Accessory buildings are prohibited in any required front yard and shall be set
back at least as far as the principal building when the principal building exceeds the required
front yard setback. Notwithstanding the foregoing, hoop houses and cold frame structures up to
twenty four inches (24") in height may be placed in a front yard.
2. Corner Lots: No accessory building on a corner lot shall be closer to the street than the
distance required for corner side yards. At no time, however, shall an accessory building be
closer than twenty feet (20') to a public sidewalk or public pedestrian way and the accessory
building shall be set back at least as far as the principal building. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
hoop houses and cold frame structures up to twenty four inches (24") in height may be placed
in a corner side yard.
3. Side Yards: Hoop houses, greenhouses, and cold frame structures associated solely with
growing food and/or plants are allowed in any interior side yard. Other accessory buildings are
permitted in a required interior side yard when located a minimum of 4 feet from any portion of
the principal building and behind the rear wall of the principal building as shown in the
illustration below:
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ACCESSORY BUILDING STRUCTURES IN SIDE YARDS
Rear of Principal
Building
=I 1
--1 F--
Public Street
O Rear of Principal Building I %% Minimum of 4 ft from any portion of the Principal Building
4. Rear Yards: Accessory buildings shall be built a minimum of 4 feet from any portion of the
principal building; however, pedestrian connections, such as breezeways, that do not exceed 5'
in width may be allowed. The minimum distance requirement does not apply to cold frames
associated solely with growing food and/or plants.
5. Distance from lot lines: In residential districts, accessory buildings shall be built at least one
foot from sides and rear lot lines except when sharing a common wall with an accessory building
on an adjacent lot.
6. Distance from residential buildings: Accessory buildings shall be a minimum of 10' from any
portion of a principal residential building on an adjacent lot when that adjacent lot is in a
residential zoning district; excluding hoop houses, greenhouses, and cold frames associated
solely with growing food and/or plants. This provision shall not be construed to limit the
construction or expansion of a principal building.
7. Double Frontage Lots: On properties where two opposite ends of the lot have frontage on a
street, accessory structures and buildings may be located in a front yard provided the accessory
building or structure:
a. Is located in a provided yard that is directly opposite to the front yard where the
primary entrance to the principal building is located;
b. Is in a location that is consistent with other accessory building locations on the block;
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c. Complies with any sight distance triangle requirements of this title; and
d. Complies with all other accessory building and structure requirements of this title.
SECTION 20. Amending the text of Section 21A.62.040. That only the definitions of
"ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE", `BUILDING CONNECTION", `BUILDING,
FRONT LINE OF" and "GARAGE, ATTACHED" in Section 21A.62.040 of the Salt Lake City
Code (Zoning: Definitions: Definitions of Terms) shall be, and hereby are amended as follows:
a. ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE: A subordinate building or structure,
located on the same lot as the principal building, occupied by or devoted to an accessory
use. When an accessory building or structure is attached to the principal building by a
common wall or is connected to the principal building by a roof that has a width of 5 feet
or more, such accessory building shall be considered part of the principal building.
BUILDING, FRONT LINE OF: "Front line of building" means the line of that face of the
building nearest the front or corner side lot line of the lot. This face includes sun parlors, bay
windows, and covered porches, whether enclosed or unenclosed, but does not include
uncovered steps less than four feet (4') above grade.
d. GARAGE, ATTACHED: A garage that is attached to the principal building by a
common wall or is connected to the principal building by a roof that has a width of 5 feet
or more. An attached garage shall be considered part of the principal building.
SECTION 21. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication.
2024.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this day of ,
CHAIRPERSON
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ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on
Mayor's Action: Approved.
MAYOR
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. of 2024.
Published:
Ordinance Changing Standards for Attached Garagesvl
Vetoed.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney's Office
Date: February 16, 2024
By:
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
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2. PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
Petition: PLNPCM2023-00952 —
Attached Garages Zoning Text Amendment
November 17, 2023 The petition for the amendment was initiated by the Salt Lake
City Planning Division
November 17, 2023 Petition PLNPCM2023-00952 was assigned to Grant Amann,
Principal Planner, for staff analysis and processing.
November 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.
December 28, 2023 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.
January 10, 2024 End of 45-day Recognized Community Organization notice
period.
January 10, 2024 Planning Commission holds a public hearing and makes a
positive recommendation to approve the proposed text
amendment.
3. NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Salt Lake City Council is considering Petitions PLNPCM2023-00952- The Salt Lake City
Planning Division is proposing a text amendment to update the standards related to attached
structures, which includes garages, entrance landings, and building foundations. In 2021, Utah
State code was amended, changing standards required of these structures. The changes to the
state code imposed limitations on what municipalities can require in terms of design elements.
As a result, City code needs to be updated to match these regulations. The amendment focuses on
aligning the standards with city goals and addressing state law. The text amendments apply
citywide.
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: Room 326, 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. amanngslc off. The application details
can be accessed at https:Hcitizenportal.slcgov.com/, by selecting the "planning" tab and entering the
petition number PLNPCM2023-00952
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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
MEMORANDUM
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Date: October 31, 2023
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prohibited h- state bati- and to renw%e buddmg code related slandards.
The Planning Division is requesting that you initiate a zoning text amendaient to Chapter
Residential Districts and 2-1A.3u General l'rm-isions to:
-A. Remo-'e bnildung design standards duet conflict frith state legislation:
In_o_i, Utah State adopted legislation limiting municipalities' authority to regulate building design.
including exterior colorand placement of;arage doors. As a result, some zoning standards pertaining
to attached garages in sing)-, and hvo-fannLy districts and design standards in the foothiT districts
need to to removed or ulu dified
B. Re-iisit pro,%isions for attacled garages:
t While addressing the imposed restrictions in building design standards, staff will verify if current
standards for attached gaarapes (in particular, snout garages) align with city goals and urban design
best practices, and whether it has achieved the outcomes expected since its adoption in coio.
C. Reniow biuldnng code related stmicLards:
The zoning ordinance contains standards related to foundation, landing, and side entry for
residential buildings. These items are generally outside of zornu a purziev+- and are addressed in the
adopted building code. As such, we would like to remove them m the zoning ordinance.
A ublic process will be conducted to gauge- public input on the proposed char&es and tl,e proposal
NNill follow the same required steps of any other text amendment, including notification to recognized
community organizations, a public hearing with the Planning Connnnission 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 notif , the Planning Division N%hen the memo is signed or if the decision is made not to initiate
the petition.
Please contact me at ext. 6173 or nick nnorrs lA slegov.conl if you have any questions. Thank you.
Concurrence to initiate the zoning test amendinentpetition as noted aboty.
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