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Transmittal - 5/30/2023ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS Blake Thomas Director SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION 451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 404 WWW.SLC.GOV P.O. BOX 145486, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5486 TEL 801.535.6230 FAX 801.535.6005 CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL ________________________ Date Received: _________________ Lisa Shaffer, Chief Administrative Officer Date sent to Council: _________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE: May 30, 2023 Darin Mano, Chair FROM: Blake Thomas, Director, Department of Community & Neighborhoods __________________________ SUBJECT: PLNPCM2023-00054 STAFF CONTACT: Madison Blodgett, Associate Planner madison.blodgett@slcgov.com or 801-535-7749 DOCUMENT TYPE: Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the changes to the zoning ordinance related to the sight distance triangle as recommended by the Planning Commission. BUDGET IMPACT: None BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Mayor Erin Mendenhall has initiated a petition to amend the zoning ordinance regulations regarding the sight distance triangle, which is the area providing visual clearance at street, alleys and driveways intersections where views of approaching traffic should not be obstructed. Under the current code, sight distance triangles are measured as a triangular area formed by a diagonal line connecting two points. Currently the definition in the code establishes a distance of 30’ for corner lots and at the intersection of street and large truck driveways, and distance of 10’ for passenger vehicle and light truck driveways crossing a sidewalk. The code is silent about intersections of alleys and sidewalks and alleys and streets. Alleys intersecting with sidewalks and streets operate in a similar manner as driveways, and therefore presents similar risks to oncoming pedestrian, vehicular, or bike traffic. The proposed amendment modifies the sight distance triangle to include alleys in the standards. Lisa Shaffer (May 30, 2023 15:09 MDT)05/30/2023 05/30/2023 In addition to amending the definition, the proposed amendment will add standards to apply the sight distance triangle regulations to buildings and all other structures not included in fence regulations. In the current code, the sight distance triangle is only referenced in the regulations for fences, walls and hedges. Because no reference is made in other parts of the code, other structures, including buildings, are currently allowed to encroach on the sight distance triangle areas. This creates inconsistent application of the clear zone standards and open doors to hazardous conditions at intersections. In addition to the changes mentioned above, the proposed ordinance will correct minor inconsistencies in the code and help achieve the purpose of the sight distance triangle. More specific information can be found in the Planning Commission Staff Report. The Planning Commission considered the request at a May 10, 2023 public hearing and voted unanimously to send a positive recommendation to the City Council based on staff’s proposed zoning ordinance text. PUBLIC PROCESS: Community Council Notice: A notice of application was sent to all recognized community organizations on February 15, 2023, per City Code Chapter 2.60 with a link to the online open house webpage. The recognized organizations were given 45 days to respond with any concerns or to request staff to meet with them and discuss the proposed zoning amendment. The proposal was presented at the March 20, 2023 Sugar House Community Council meeting and the overall response was support for the amendment. The 45-day public engagement period ended on April 1, 2023. Public Open House: An online open house was held from February 15, 2023, to April 1, 2023. No public comment was received. Planning Commission Meeting: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 10, 2023. The Planning Commission provided a positive recommendation to City Council on the proposed amendment. PLANNING COMMISSION RECORDS of MAY 26, 2023: Planning Commission Agenda Planning Commission Minutes Planning Commission Staff report EXHIBITS: 1. Project Chronology 2. Notice of City Council Public Hearing 3.Petition to Initiate 1 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE 1 No. _____ of 2023 2 3 (An ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code 4 pertaining to the sight distance triangle.) 5 6 An ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pursuant 7 to Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00054 pertaining to the sight distance triangle. 8 WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”) held a 9 public hearing on May 10, 2023 to consider a petition submitted by Mayor Erin Mendenhall 10 (Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00054) to amend portions of Chapters 21A.36; 21A.40; 21A.44; 11 and 21A.62 of the Salt Lake City Code to modify regulations pertaining to sight distance triangle; 12 and 13 WHEREAS, at its May 10, 2023 meeting, the Planning Commission voted in favor of 14 transmitting a positive recommendation to the Salt Lake City Council (“City Council”) on said 15 petition; and 16 WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter the City Council has determined that 17 adopting this ordinance is in the city’s best interests. 18 NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah: 19 20 SECTION 1. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.36.020. That 21 Section 21A.36.020 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: General Provisions: Conformance with 22 Lot and Bulk Controls) shall be, and hereby is amended to include the following subpart D while 23 retaining all other subparts, tables, and notes in said section: 24 D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, all structures shall comply with the 25 Sight Distance Triangle Requirements as defined and illustrated in Chapter 21A.62 of this 26 title. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may approve 27 2 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT alternative design solutions that result in similar visual clearance and effectively mitigate 28 safety concerns. 29 30 SECTION 2. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.40.050. That 31 Section 21A.40.050 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings and 32 Structures: General Yard, Bulk and Height Limitations) shall be, and hereby is amended to 33 include the following subpart D while retaining all other text and subparts in said section: 34 D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, all structures shall comply with the 35 Sight Distance Triangle Requirements as defined and illustrated in Chapter 21A.62 of this 36 title. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may approve 37 alternative design solutions that result in similar visual clearance and effectively mitigate 38 safety concerns. 39 40 SECTION 3. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120.E.1. 41 That Subsection 21A.40.120.E.1 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings 42 and Structures: Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges: Height Restrictions and Gates) shall be, 43 and hereby is amended to read as follows: 44 1. Fences, walls, and hedges shall comply with the following regulations based on the 45 following zoning districts: 46 a. Residential Zoning Districts: 47 (1) Except as permitted in subsection 21A.24.010.P and 21A.12.E.4 48 21A.40.120.E.4 of this code, a fence, wall or hedge located between the front property 49 line and front building line of the facade of the principal structure that contains the 50 primary entrance shall not exceed four (4) feet in height. 51 (2) A fence, wall, or hedge located at or behind the primary facade of the 52 principal structure shall not exceed 6 feet in height. 53 (3) On developed properties Where where there is no existing principal 54 structure, the height of a fence, wall, or hedge shall not exceed four (4) feet in a front 55 yard area or six (6) feet in the rear or side yard areas. 56 57 3 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT 58 59 b. Nonresidential Zoning Districts: 60 (1) A fence, wall, or hedge located between the front property line and the 61 primary facade of the principal structure shall not exceed four (4) feet in height. 62 (2) A fence, wall or hedge located at or behind the primary facade of the 63 principal structure shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. 64 65 (3) On developed properties where there is no existing principal structure, the 66 height of a fence, wall, or hedge shall not exceed 4 feet in a front yard area or 6 feet in 67 the rear or side yard areas. 68 4 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT (3) Not withstanding (4) Notwithstanding Subsection 21A.40.120.1.b.(l) 69 21A.40.120.E.1.b.(1), in the M-2 and EI zoning districts fences, walls, or hedges may be 70 up to six (6) feet in height if when located between the front property line and the front 71 yard setback line. 72 (4) (5) If there is no minimum front yard setback in the underlying zoning district, 73 a fence, wall, or hedge of a maximum six (6) feet in height may be placed no closer than 74 ten (10) feet from the property line. 75 (5) (6) Outdoor storage, when permitted in the zoning district, shall be located 76 behind the primary facade of the principal structure and shall be screened with a solid 77 wall or fence and shall comply with the requirements in Section 5.60.120. Outdoor 78 storage in the M-1 and M-2 districts are also subject to the provisions of 21A.28.010.B.3. 79 80 SECTION 4. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120.E.3. 81 That Subsection 21A.40.120.E.3 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings 82 and Structures: Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges: Height Restrictions and Gates) shall be, 83 and hereby is amended to read as follows: 84 3. Vacant Lots. Notwithstanding 21A.24.010.P.10.d, fencing to secure vacant or 85 undeveloped lots may be up to six (6) feet in height, provided the fence is not closer 86 than five (5) feet to a public sidewalk and is no less than eighty percent (80%) 87 transparent. Once the property is developed, the fence will be required to comply with 88 the height restrictions of this Ttitle. 89 90 SECTION 5. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120.E.5. 91 That Subsection 21A.40.120.E.5 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings 92 and Structures: Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges: Height Restrictions and Gates) shall be, 93 and hereby is amended to read as follows: 94 5. Vision Clearance and Safety. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, a 95 fence, wall, or hedge shall comply with the Ssight Ddistance Ttriangle Rrequirements 96 of this Ssection. 97 a. Corner Lots; Sight Distance Triangle: No solid fence, wall or hedge shall be 98 erected to a height in excess of three (3) feet if the fence, wall or hedge is located within 99 the sight distance triangle extending thirty (30) feet either side of the intersection of the 100 5 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT respective street curb lines, or edge lines of roadway where curbing is not provided as 101 noted in sSection 21A.62.050, illustration I of this title. 102 b. Corner Side, Side, Rear Yards; Sight Distance Triangle: Fences, walls or hedges 103 may be erected in any required corner side yard (extending to a point in line with the 104 front facade of the principal structure for residential zoning districts and up to any 105 required front yard setback line for all other zoning districts), required side yard or 106 required rear yard to a height not to exceed six (6) feet. The zoning administrator may 107 require either increased fence setback or lower fence height along corner side yards to 108 provide adequate line of sight for driveways and alleys. 109 c. b. Intersection of Street and Driveway; Intersection of Alley or Driveway 110 and Sidewalk; Sight Distance Triangle: Solid fences, walls and hedges shall not exceed 111 thirty (30) inches in height within the sight distance triangle as defined in sSection 112 21A.62.050, illustration I of this title. 113 d. c. Sight Distance Triangle Aand See Through Fences: Within the area 114 defined as a sight distance triangle, see through fences that are at least fifty percent (50%) 115 open shall be allowed to a height of four (4) feet. 116 e. d. Alternative Design Solutions. To provide adequate line of sight for 117 driveways and alleys, the zoning administrator, in consulting with the development 118 review team, may require alternative design solutions, including, but not restricted to, 119 requiring increased fence setback and/or lower fence height, to mitigate safety concerns 120 created by the location of buildings, grade change or other preexisting conditions. 121 122 SECTION 6. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120.E.7. 123 That Subsection 21A.40.120.E.7 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings 124 and Structures: Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges) shall be, and hereby is amended to read 125 as follows: 126 7. Gates. No gate, whether crossing a driveway, walkway, or part of a fence, shall be 127 erected to a height in excess of the standards outlined in this subsection E. To regulate 128 the location of gates and their impact on vehicular staging within the public right of 129 way, passenger vehicles shall require a minimum seventeen (17) foot six (6) inch 130 setback from back edge of sidewalk, or property line when a sidewalk is not provided, 131 and large truck driveways shall require a one hundred (100) foot setback from back 132 edge of sidewalk, or property line when a sidewalk is not provided. This requirement 133 does not apply to gates abutting alleys. All gates are to swing inward to the property 134 or be a roll gate that does not impact the staging area. 135 136 6 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT SECTION 7. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.44.060.A.6.c. 137 That Subsection 21A.44.060.A.6.c of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Off Street Parking, 138 Mobility and Loading: Parking Location and Design: Generally: Driveway and Access) shall be, 139 and hereby is amended to read as follows: 140 c. Driveway Standards: All driveways shall comply with the following standards: 141 (1) Driveway Location in Residential Zoning Districts: With the exception of legal 142 shared driveways, driveways shall be at least twenty feet (20') from street corner property 143 lines and Driveways shall be at least five5 feet (5') from any public utility infrastructure such 144 as power poles, fire hydrants, and water meters. Except for entrance and exit driveways 145 leading to approved parking areas, no curb cuts or driveways are permitted. 146 (2) Distance from street corners: Driveways for Single and Two-Family Dwellings 147 shall be located at least 20 feet from street corner property lines. Driveways for all other uses 148 shall be at least 50 feet from street corner property lines. When the width of the lot is less 149 than the required distance, the transportation director may approve modifications no greater 150 than the minimum necessary to accommodate the driveway. 151 152 (2)(3) Driveway Widths: All driveways serving residential uses shall be a minimum 153 eight8 feet wide and shall comply with the standards for maximum driveway widths listed in 154 Table 21A.44.060-C, “Minimum and Maximum Driveway Width”. 155 156 157 158 (3)(4) Shared Driveways: Shared driveways, where two (2) or more properties share one 159 (1) driveway access, may be permitted if the transportation director determines that the 160 design and location of the shared driveway access will not create adverse impacts on traffic 161 congestion or public safety. 162 163 7 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT (4)(5) Driveway Surface: All driveways providing access to parking facilities shall be 164 improved and maintained pursuant to the standards in the Off Street Standards Manual. 165 166 SECTION 8. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.62.040. That the 167 definition of Sight Distance Triangle in Section 21A.62.040 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: 168 General Terms: Definitions) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows while retaining 169 all other definitions in said section: 170 SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLE: A triangular area formed by a diagonal line connecting 171 two (2) points when measured as follows: 172 A. For corner lots: Extending thirty30 feet (30') from the intersecting line of each street 173 face of curb, or edge of roadway where curbing is not provided. Proposals in 174 commercial and industrial districts which have a minimum front or corner side yard 175 setback requirement, that seem to allow encroachment into the sight distance triangle, 176 shall be reviewed through the site plan review process by the city's development 177 review team. 178 179 B. For intersections of street or large truck and driveways or alleys: Extending thirty feet 180 (30') 10 feet from each intersecting edge of the driveway or alley and street face of 181 curb line, or edge of roadway where curbing is not provided. 182 183 C. For alleys or passenger vehicle and light truck driveways crossing a sidewalk: 184 Extending ten10 feet (10') from each intersecting edge of the alley or driveway and 185 back edge of the sidewalk. 186 187 The purpose of the sight distance triangle is to define an area in which vision obstructions are 188 prohibited. (See illustration in sSection 21A.62.050 of this chapter.) 189 190 SECTION 9. Replacing Illustration I of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.62.050. That 191 Illustration I, the Sight Distance Triangle, in Section 21A.62.050 of the Salt Lake City Code 192 (Zoning: General Terms: Illustrations Of Selected Definitions) is hereby deleted in its entirety 193 and replaced with the following: 194 8 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT Illustration I: Sight Distance Triangle 195 9 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT 196 197 10 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT SECTION 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of its 198 first publication. 199 Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________, 200 2023. 201 ______________________________ 202 CHAIRPERSON 203 ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN: 204 205 ______________________________ 206 CITY RECORDER 207 208 Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________. 209 210 211 Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed. 212 213 ______________________________ 214 MAYOR 215 ______________________________ 216 CITY RECORDER 217 (SEAL) 218 219 Bill No. ________ of 2023. 220 Published: ______________. 221 Ordinace regulating sight distance triangle 222 223 224 225 APPROVED AS TO FORM Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office Date:___________________________ By: ____________________________ Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney 1 SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE No. _____ of 2023 (An ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the sight distance triangle.) An ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00054 pertaining to the sight distance triangle. WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”) held a public hearing on May 10, 2023 to consider a petition submitted by Mayor Erin Mendenhall (Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00054) to amend portions of Chapters 21A.36; 21A.40; 21A.44; and 21A.62 of the Salt Lake City Code to modify regulations pertaining to sight distance triangle; and WHEREAS, at its May 10, 2023 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 Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.36.020. That Section 21A.36.020 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: General Provisions: Conformance with Lot and Bulk Controls) shall be, and hereby is amended to include the following subpart D while retaining all other subparts, tables, and notes in said section: D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, all structures shall comply with the Sight Distance Triangle Requirements as defined and illustrated in Chapter 21A.62 of this title. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may approve 2 alternative design solutions that result in similar visual clearance and effectively mitigate safety concerns. SECTION 2. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.40.050. That Section 21A.40.050 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures: General Yard, Bulk and Height Limitations) shall be, and hereby is amended to include the following subpart D while retaining all other text and subparts in said section: D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, all structures shall comply with the Sight Distance Triangle Requirements as defined and illustrated in Chapter 21A.62 of this title. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may approve alternative design solutions that result in similar visual clearance and effectively mitigate safety concerns. SECTION 3. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120.E.1. That Subsection 21A.40.120.E.1 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures: Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges: Height Restrictions and Gates) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows: 1. Fences, walls, and hedges shall comply with the following regulations based on the following zoning districts: a. Residential Zoning Districts: (1) Except as permitted in subsection 21A.24.010.P and 21A.40.120.E.4 of this code, a fence, wall or hedge located between the front property line and front building line of the facade of the principal structure that contains the primary entrance shall not exceed 4 feet in height. (2) A fence, wall, or hedge located at or behind the primary facade of the principal structure shall not exceed 6 feet in height. (3) On developed properties where there is no existing principal structure, the height of a fence, wall, or hedge shall not exceed 4 feet in a front yard area or 6 feet in the rear or side yard areas. 3 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 4 feet in height. (2) A fence, wall or hedge located at or behind the primary facade of the principal structure shall not exceed 6 feet in height. (3) On developed properties where there is no existing principal structure, the height of a fence, wall, or hedge shall not exceed 4 feet in a front yard area or 6 feet in the rear or side yard areas. 4 (4) Notwithstanding Subsection 21A.40.120.E.1.b.(1), in the M-2 and EI zoning districts fences, walls, or hedges may be up to 6 feet in height when 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 6 feet in height may be placed no closer than 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. SECTION 4. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120.E.3. That Subsection 21A.40.120.E.3 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures: Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges: Height Restrictions and Gates) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows: 3. Vacant Lots. Notwithstanding 21A.24.010.P.10.d, fencing to secure vacant or undeveloped lots may be up to 6 feet in height, provided the fence is not closer than 5 feet to a public sidewalk and is no less than 80% transparent. Once the property is developed, the fence will be required to comply with the height restrictions of this title. SECTION 5. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120.E.5. That Subsection 21A.40.120.E.5 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures: Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges: Height Restrictions and Gates) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows: 5. Vision Clearance and Safety. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, a fence, wall, or hedge shall comply with the sight distance triangle requirements of this section. a. Corner Lots; Sight Distance Triangle: No solid fence, wall or hedge shall be erected to a height in excess of 3 feet if the fence, wall or hedge is located within the sight distance triangle extending 30 feet either side of the intersection of the respective street curb lines, or edge lines of roadway where curbing is not provided as noted in Section 21A.62.050, illustration I of this title. 5 b. Intersection of Street and Driveway; Intersection of Alley or Driveway and Sidewalk; Sight Distance Triangle: Solid fences, walls and hedges shall not exceed 30 inches in height within the sight distance triangle as defined in Section 21A.62.050, illustration I of this title. c. Sight Distance Triangle and See Through Fences: Within the area defined as a sight distance triangle, see through fences that are at least 50% open shall be allowed to a height of 4 feet. d. Alternative Design Solutions. To provide adequate line of sight for driveways and alleys, the zoning administrator, in consulting with the development review team, may require alternative design solutions, including, but not restricted to, requiring increased fence setback and/or lower fence height, to mitigate safety concerns created by the location of buildings, grade change or other preexisting conditions. SECTION 6. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.40.120.E.7. That Subsection 21A.40.120.E.7 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures: Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows: 7. Gates. No gate, whether crossing a driveway, walkway, or part of a fence, shall be erected to a height in excess of the standards outlined in this subsection E. To regulate the location of gates and their impact on vehicular staging within the public right of way, passenger vehicles shall require a minimum 17 foot 6 inch setback from back edge of sidewalk, or property line when a sidewalk is not provided, and large truck driveways shall require a 100 foot setback from back edge of sidewalk, or property line when a sidewalk is not provided. This requirement does not apply to gates abutting alleys. All gates are to swing inward to the property or be a roll gate that does not impact the staging area. SECTION 7. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.44.060.A.6.c. That Subsection 21A.44.060.A.6.c of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Off Street Parking, Mobility and Loading: Parking Location and Design: Generally: Driveway and Access) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows: c. Driveway Standards: All driveways shall comply with the following standards: 6 (1) Driveway Location: Driveways shall be at least 5 feet from any public utility infrastructure such as power poles, fire hydrants, and water meters. Except for entrance and exit driveways leading to approved parking areas, no curb cuts or driveways are permitted. (2) Distance from street corners: Driveways for Single and Two-Family Dwellings shall be located at least 20 feet from street corner property lines. Driveways for all other uses shall be at least 50 feet from street corner property lines. When the width of the lot is less than the required distance, the transportation director may approve modifications no greater than the minimum necessary to accommodate the driveway. (3) Driveway Widths: All driveways serving residential uses shall be a minimum 8 feet wide and shall comply with the standards for maximum driveway widths listed in Table 21A.44.060-C, “Minimum and Maximum Driveway Width”. (4) Shared Driveways: Shared driveways, where two (2) or more properties share one (1) driveway access, may be permitted if the transportation director determines that the design and location of the shared driveway access will not create adverse impacts on traffic congestion or public safety. (5) Driveway Surface: All driveways providing access to parking facilities shall be improved and maintained pursuant to the standards in the Off Street Standards Manual. SECTION 8. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.62.040. That the definition of Sight Distance Triangle in Section 21A.62.040 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: General Terms: Definitions) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows while retaining all other definitions in said section: SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLE: A triangular area formed by a diagonal line connecting two (2) points when measured as follows: 7 A. For corner lots: Extending 30 feet from the intersecting line of each street face of curb, or edge of roadway where curbing is not provided. B. For intersections of street and driveways or alleys: Extending 10 feet from each intersecting edge of the driveway or alley and street curb line, or edge of roadway where curbing is not provided. C. For alleys or driveways crossing a sidewalk: Extending 10 feet from each intersecting edge of the alley or driveway and back edge of the sidewalk. The purpose of the sight distance triangle is to define an area in which vision obstructions are prohibited. (See illustration in Section 21A.62.050 of this chapter.) SECTION 9. Replacing Illustration I of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.62.050. That Illustration I, the Sight Distance Triangle, in Section 21A.62.050 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: General Terms: Illustrations Of Selected Definitions) is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: Illustration I: Sight Distance Triangle 8 9 SECTION 10. 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 ______________, 2023. ______________________________ CHAIRPERSON ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN: ______________________________ CITY RECORDER Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________. Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed. ______________________________ MAYOR ______________________________ CITY RECORDER (SEAL) Bill No. ________ of 2023. Published: ______________. Ordinace regulating sight distance triangle APPROVED AS TO FORM Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office Date:___________________________ By: ____________________________ Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney May 22, 2023 Project Chronology Petition: PLNPCM2023-00054 January 27, 2023 January 30, 2023 October 2022 – February 2023 February 15, 2023 February 15, 2023 March 20, 2023 April 27, 2023 May 4, 2023 May 10, 2023 May 23, 2023 Application accepted. Petition assigned to Madison Blodgett, Associate Planner. Petition reviewed internally, and staff drafted language to support goals of the petition. Notice mailed to all Community Councils Application posted for the online open house. Presented proposal at Sugar House Community Council meeting. Planning Commission agenda posted to the website and emailed to the listserv. Staff report posted to Planning’s webpage. Planning Commission meeting and public hearing. A positive recommendation was forwarded to the City Council. Signed ordinance received from City Attorney’s Office. NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING The Salt Lake City Council is considering Petition PLNPCM2023-00054 – Mayor Erin Mendenhall has initiated a petition to amend the zoning ordinance regulations regarding the sight distance triangle, which is the area providing visual clearance at street, alleys and driveways intersections. The proposed changes will affect sections 21A.40.120, regulations for fences, walls and hedges, 21A.36.020 and 21A.40.050 to apply visual clearance to buildings, and 21A.62.040 to update the definition of sight distance triangle. Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. (Staff contact: Madison Blodgett at madison.blodgett@slcgov.com or 801-535-7749) As part of their study, the City Council is holding an advertised public hearing to receive comments regarding the petition. During the hearing, anyone desiring to address the City Council concerning this issue will be given an opportunity to speak. The Council may consider adopting the ordinance the same night of the public hearing. The hearing will be held: DATE: TBD TIME: 7:00 pm PLACE: Electronic and in-person options. 451 South State Street, Room 326, Salt Lake City, Utah ** This meeting will be held via electronic means, while also providing for an in-person opportunity 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, including WebEx connection information, please visit www.slc.gov/council/virtual-meetings. 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 Madison Blodgett at 801-535-7749 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or via e-mail at madison.blodgett@slcgov.com. The application details can be accessed at https://citizenportal.slcgov.com/, by selecting the “planning” tab and entering the petition number PLNPCM2023-00054. People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a request, please contact the City Council Office at council.comments@slcgov.com, (801)535-7600, or relay service 711.