Proposed Ordinance - 10/25/20241
SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 2024
(Amending Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code to modify fence height in the Salt Lake
International Center)
An ordinance amending the text of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to
fence height in the Salt Lake International Center pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2024-00800.
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2024, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission
(“Planning Commission”) held a public hearing on a petition submitted by Greg Beecher on
behalf of Delta Airlines to amend Salt Lake City’s land use regulations pertaining to fence height
in the Salt Lake International Center (Petition No. PLNPCM2024-00800); and
WHEREAS, at its September 25, 2024 meeting, the Planning Commission voted in favor
of forwarding 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.40.120.E.1.b. That Subsection
21A.40.120.E.1.b of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures:
Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges: Height Restrictions and Gates) is amended as follows:
b. Nonresidential Zoning Districts:
(1) A fence, wall, or hedge, located between the front property line and the
primary facade of the principal structure shall not exceed four (4) feet in height.
(2) A fence, wall or hedge located at or behind the primary facade of the
principal structure shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
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[note to codifier: there is no change to the Non-Residential Fence Height
illustration]
(3) On developed properties where there is no existing principal structure, the
height of a fence, wall, or hedge shall not exceed four (4) feet in a front yard area
or six (6) feet in the rear or side yard areas.
(4) Notwithstanding Subsection 21A.40.120.E.1.b.(1), in the M-1 zoned
properties in the Salt Lake International Center, M-2 and EI zoning districts,
fences, walls, or hedges may be up to six (6) feet in height if located between the
front property line and the front yard setback line.
(5) If there is no minimum front yard setback in the underlying zoning
district, a fence, wall, or hedge of a maximum six (6) feet in height may be placed
no closer than ten (10) feet from the property line.
(6) Outdoor storage, when permitted in the zoning district, shall be located
behind the primary facade of the principal structure and shall be screened with a
solid wall or fence and shall comply with the requirements in Section 5.60.120.
Outdoor storage in the M-1 and M-2 districts are also subject to the provisions
of 21A.28.010.B.3.
(7) All refuse disposal and recycling dumpsters, except those located in the
M-2, LO and EI districts shall be screened on all sides by a solid wood fence,
masonry wall or an equivalent opaque material to a height of not less than 6 feet
but not more than 8 feet.
SECTION 2. Amending the text of Section 21A.62.040. That Section 21A.62.040 of
the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Definitions: Definitions of Terms) is amended to add the
definition “Salt Lake International Center” to the list of defined terms, in alphabetical order with
existing definitions, as follows:
SALT LAKE INTERNATIONAL CENTER: Boundaries are West of 4000 W, north of I-
80, properties east of John Glenn Drive (including properties that front on John Glenn
Drive on both the east and west sides of said drive), and south of John Cannon Drive
(including properties that front on John Cannon Drive on both the north and south sides
of said drive).
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SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________,
2024.
______________________________
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
______________________________
MAYOR
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 2024.
Published: ______________.
Ordinance amending fence height in the Salt Lake Int'l Center
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date: ___________________________
By: ____________________________
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
October 23, 2024