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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 83 of 2024
Amending Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code related to obstructions in required yards and
height exceptions)
An ordinance amending the text of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to
obstructions in required yards and height exceptions pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2024-
00231.
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2024, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission (“Planning
Commission”) held a public hearing on a petition submitted by Mayor Erin Mendenhall to
amend Salt Lake City’s land use regulations pertaining to obstructions in required yards and
height exceptions (Petition No. PLNPCM2024-00231); and
WHEREAS, at its June 26, 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.24.010.P.6. That Subsection
21A.24.010.P.6 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Residential Districts: General Provisions:
Special Foothills Regulations: Grade Changes) is amended as follows:
6. Grade Changes: No grading shall be permitted prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Grade changes within a required yard shall comply with Table 21A.36.020.B. Grade changes
within the buildable area shall be supported by retaining walls, subject to 21A.24.010.P.8.
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SECTION 2. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.36.020.B. That Subsection
21A.36.020.B of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: General Provisions: Conformance with Lot
and Bulk Controls: Obstructions in Required Yards) is amended as follows:
B. Obstructions in Required Yards: Accessory uses and structures, and projections of the
principal structure, may be located in a required yard only as indicated ("X") in Table
21A.36.020.B. No portion of an obstruction authorized in Table 21A.36.020.B shall extend
beyond the authorized projection. Dimensions shall be measured from the finished surface of the
building or structure.
TABLE 21A.36.020.B
OBSTRUCTIONS IN REQUIRED YARDS1
Type Of Structure Or Use Obstruction Front
And
Corner
Side
Yards
Side
Yard
Rear
Yard
Accessory buildings subject to the provisions of Chapter
21A.40, and located at least 1 foot from the side property line,
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
X3 X
Architectural ornament not elsewhere regulated so long as it
projects no more than 1 foot and is at least 2 feet from lot lines
X X X
Awnings and canopies, in residential districts only, that project
not more than 2 1/2 feet into front, corner side, or side yards
and not more than 5 feet into rear yards
X X X
Balconies projecting no more than 5 feet X
Basketball hoop and backboard on or adjacent to permitted
driveways
X X X
Bay windows which are 1 story high, not more than 10 feet
long, project 2 feet or less and are located not less than 4 feet
from a lot line
X X X
Below grade obstructions when there is no exterior evidence of
the underground structure other than entrances and required
venting, provided there are no conflicts with any easements or
publicly owned infrastructure or utilities
X X X
Mechanical equipment, subject to complying with the setback
and screening requirements in 21A.40.100, except for swamp
X X X
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coolers and window mounted units, which shall be a minimum
2 feet from a lot line
Grade changes subject to the following:
Changes of established grade in a nonresidential district to
accommodate site retention or detention as required by the
Department of Public Utilities
X X X
Changes of established grade of 4 feet or less, provided that:
1. Grade changes over 2 feet located on a property line
be supported by a retaining wall;
2. No portion of the retaining wall may exceed 4 feet in
height above the established grade; and
3. For a terrace of retaining walls each retaining wall
shall be separated by a minimum of 3 horizontal feet
X X X
Changes of grade within the Northwest Quadrant
Development Area and Eco-Industrial Buffer Area as
identified in Section 21A.34.140 to reach an elevation as
required for drainage by the Department of Public Utilities
X X X
Chimneys so long as they project 2 feet or less into the yard and
must be located not less than 2 feet from a lot line
X X
Decks (uncovered) 2 feet high or less X X X
Decks (uncovered) over 2 feet high, and associated steps, not
more than 32 square feet in area
X
Eaves, not including gutters projecting 2 feet or less into the
required yard. Where a 20 foot yard is provided, eaves may
project 4 feet into the yard
X X X
Fences or walls subject to applicable height restrictions of
chapter 21A.40
X X X
Fire escapes projecting 4 feet or less X
Flagpoles: (subject to provisions of subsection c,
table 21a.36.020c of this section)
Residential Districts: 1 permanent flagpole per street frontage X X X
Nonresidential Districts: 3 flagpoles per street frontage X X X
Ground mounted utility boxes subject to the provisions of
Section 21A.40.160
X X X
Ham radio antennas subject to provisions of subsection
21A.40.090D
X
Light poles for sport fields such as ballparks, stadiums, soccer
fields, golf driving ranges, and similar uses when such a use is
permitted
X X X
Other accessory structures not regulated elsewhere and not
exceeding 10 feet in height and 120 square feet in area
X X X
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Patios on grade X X X
Porches projecting 5 feet or less X
Recreational:
Playground equipment, private X
Playground equipment, public park or public open space X X X
Swimming pools (measured to the water line), game courts,
and similar uses located at least 5 feet from all lot lines
X
Refuse and recycling dumpster4 X
Accessibility ramps and lifts X X X
Steps and required landings 4 feet or less above or below grade
which are necessary for access to a permitted building and
located not less than 4 feet from a lot line
X X X
Window wells projecting not more than 3 feet into a front or
side yard
X X X
Notes:
1. "X" denotes where obstructions are allowed.
2. The Planning Director or designee may allow grade changes in the FP and FR
District to exceed 4 feet in height if necessary to ensure access to the property.
3. The accessory structure shall be located in accordance with Section
21A.40.050.A.3.
4. Only permitted in nonresidential zoning districts or in residential zoning districts
where there are 4 or more dwellings units at a property.
SECTION 3. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.36.020.C. That Subsection
21A.36.020.C of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: General Provisions: Conformance with Lot
and Bulk Controls: Height Exceptions) is amended as follows:
C. Height Exceptions: Exceptions to the maximum building height in all zoning districts are
allowed as indicated in table 21A.36.020C of this subsection.
TABLE 21A.36.020.C
HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS
Type Extent Above Maximum
Building Height Allowed By
The District
Applicable Districts
5
Chimney As required by local, State or
Federal regulations
All zoning districts
Church steeples or
spires
No limit All zoning districts
Elevator/stairway
tower
16 feet All zoning districts except those
listed in 21A.24
Flagpole Maximum building height of the
zoning district in which the
flagpole is located or 60 feet,
whichever is less.
All zoning districts
Light poles for sport
fields such as
ballparks, stadiums,
soccer fields, golf
driving ranges, and
similar uses1
Maximum building height of the
zoning district or 70 feet
whichever is greater provided
the lights are located a minimum
of 30 feet from adjacent
residential structures
All zoning districts that allow
sport field activities and stadiums
excluding parks less than 4 acres
in size
Parapet wall, railing,
fence, or other similar
safety feature or
structure
5 feet All zoning districts, other than the FP,
FR, R-1, R-2, SR, and OS districts
Rooftop amenities2 5 feet All zoning districts except those
listed in 21A.24
Unenclosed shade
structures3
10 feet All zoning districts except those
listed in 21A.24
Notes:
1. Lighting shall be shielded to eliminate excessive glare or light into adjacent properties
and have cutoffs to protect the view of the night sky.
2. Amenities shall be setback at least 5 feet from all property lines. Physical separation
shall be provided to delineate the rooftop amenity area.
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3. Shade structures shall be setback a minimum of 5 feet from the property line and may
not cover more than 60% of the total rooftop area. The shade structures may not have
any walls that are greater than 5 feet in height.
SECTION 4. 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 12th day of November, 2024.
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
MAYOR
CITY RECORDER
SEAL)
Bill No. 83 of 2024.
Published: ______________.
Ordinance amending obstructions table(final)
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date: ___________________________
By: ____________________________
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
Dec 27, 2024
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