Transmittal - 3/20/2024ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS
Blake Thomas
Director
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 404 WWW.SLC.GOV
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CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
________________________ Date Received: _________________
Rachel Otto, Chief of Staff Date sent to Council: _________________
______________________________________________________________________________
TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE: 3/19/2024
Victoria Petro, Chair
FROM: Blake Thomas, Director, Department of Community & Neighborhoods
__________________________
SUBJECT: PLNPCM2023-00959 - MU-8 Zone Sign Text Amendments
STAFF CONTACT: Brooke Olson, Principal Planner
brooke.olson@slcgov.com, 801-535-7118
DOCUMENT TYPE: Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt the zoning text amendments as recommended
by the Planning Commission.
BUDGET IMPACT: None.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Salt Lake City initiated this petition to amend sections of the
Salt Lake City Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the proposed MU-8 Form Based Mixed Use
Subdistrict 8. Specifically, amendments to chapter 21A.46 Signs, which addresses sign
regulations in each zoning district. The proposed amendments are intended to establish sign
regulations for the proposed MU-8 zoning district.
The MU-8 zone is proposed to be created and mapped in the center of the Ballpark Station
Master Plan Area under petition PLNPCM2023-00169, the Ballpark Station Area Rezones. The
proposed MU-8 zone is a high density form based mixed use district, allowing buildings up to 8
stories in height and intended to facilitate the creation of high density pedestrian oriented
developments. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed zone on October 25, 2023 and
recommended approval to the City Council. The proposal is currently in the process of being
transmitted to the Council Office. Since petitions PLNPCM2023-00169 and PLNPCM2023-
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00959 are associated with creating regulations for the proposed MU-8 zone, the council may
want to consider scheduling the briefings and public hearing for both petitions simultaneously if
transmitted to Council Staff within similar timeframes.
Chapter 21A.46 establishes sign regulations for each of the City’s Zoning Districts. The
regulations specify sign quantity, size, and placement regulations for various sign types
permitted in each zone. Several sign types are exempt from the City’s sign regulations, however,
most sign types require a review and approval by the City and issuance of a building permit prior
to installation. If sign regulations are not established for the MU-8 zone, very limited signage
would be allowed in the zone such as building security signs, small public safety signs, and
house number signs which are exempt from sign regulations.
The proposed amendments establish a variety of sign types in the zone, which are intended to
provide appropriate signage primarily oriented to the pedestrian and mass transit. In comparison
to the City’s high density commercial zones, proposed signage in the MU-8 zone is more
pedestrian oriented, and limited in terms of sign types, size, and quantity.
The MU-8 sign regulations are proposed to be located within chapter 21A.46.096, sign
regulations for Form Based Districts and created to be consistent with the sign regulations for the
newly adopted FB-MU11, Form Based Mixed Use 11 zone (previously titled FB-UN3). While
the FB-MU11 and MU-8 zones vary in terms of some use and bulk regulations, both zones are
high density form based mixed use zones intended to create quality pedestrian-oriented
developments. Both zones consist of similar development regulations and seen as having similar
needs for signage, therefore treated the same in regard to sign controls.
Summary of Proposed Changes
The proposed ordinance language is provided in Exhibit 1. The following changes are being
proposed to establish sign regulations for the MU-8 Zone:
1. Amendments to 21A.46.096 – Sign Regulations for Form Based Districts
• Amend the sign regulations for Form Based Districts to also include sign
regulations for Form Based Mixed Use Districts.
• Add the MU-8 zone to the sign type specification tables. See chapter 21A.46.020
for sign type definitions. The following sign types would be permitted in the MU-
8 zone:
o A-Frame
o Awning or Canopy
o Construction
o Flat
o Flat Sign Building Orientation
o Marquee
o Monument
o Nameplate
o New Development
o Private Directional
o Projecting
o Projecting Parking Entry
o Real Estate
o Window
2. Amendments to 21A.46.125.B.3.d – Vintage Signs
• Add MU-8 to the list of zoning districts in which vintage signs can be relocated to
for use as a piece of public art, subject to meeting specific requirements:
o Original design and character of sign is retained or restored
o The sign advertises a business no longer in operation
PUBLIC PROCESS:
The following is a list of public meetings that have been held, and other public input
opportunities, related to the proposed project since the application was initiated:
• December 8, 2023 – An online open house posted to the Planning Division’s website.
• December 8, 2023 – Salt Lake City’s Community Councils were sent the 45-day required
notice for recognized community organizations.
• January 4, 2024 - Planning Staff presented the proposal at the Ballpark Community
Council meeting to solicit feedback on the proposal and answer questions.
• January 4, 2024 – Planning Commission held a public hearing. No members of the public
spoke to the petition.
Staff has not received any public comment regarding the proposed text amendment.
Planning Commission (PC) Records
a) PC Agenda of January 24, 2024
b) PC Minutes of January 24, 2024
c) Planning Commission Memo of January 24, 2024
EXHIBITS:
1) Ordinance: Final and Legislative Versions
2) Project Chronology
3) Notice of City Council Public 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 INITATION REQUEST
1. ORDINANCE: FINAL AND LEGISLATIVE VERSIONS
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE 1
No. _____ of 2024 2
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(An ordinance amending various sections of the Title 21A of the 4
Salt Lake City Code to establish sign regulations for the MU-8 Form Based Mixed Use 8 5
Subdistrict) 6
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An ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pursuant 8
to Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00959 to create sign regulations for the MU-8 Form Based Mixed 9
Use 8 Subdistrict. 10
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”) held a 11
public hearing on January 24, 2024 to consider a petition submitted by Salt Lake City Mayor 12
Erin Mendenhall (Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00959) to amend various sections of Title 21A of 13
the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the MU-8 Form Based Mixed Use 8 Subdistrict, to 14
establish sign regulations for that subdistrict. 15
WHEREAS, at its January 24, 2024 meeting, the Planning Commission voted in favor of 16
transmitting a positive recommendation to the Salt Lake City Council (“City Council”) on said 17
petition; and 18
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter the City Council has determined that 19
adopting this ordinance is in the city’s best interests. 20
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah: 21
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SECTION 1. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.46.096. That 23
Section 21A.46.096 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Form Based 24
Districts) shall be, and hereby is amended to read and appear as follows: 25
21A.46.096: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE FORM BASED AND FORM BASED 26
MIXED USE DISTRICTS: 27
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The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the form based code and form 29
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based mixed use zoning districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district 30
regulations is prohibited. 31
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A. Sign Regulations for the Form Based Code and Form Based Mixed Use Districts: 33
1. Purpose: Sign regulations for the form based code and form based mixed use zoning 34
districts are intended to provide appropriate signage oriented primarily to pedestrian 35
and mass transit traffic. 36
2. Applicability: This subsection applies to all signs located within the form based code 37
and form based mixed use zoning districts. This subsection is intended to list all 38
permitted signs in the zone. All other regulations in this chapter shall apply. 39
B. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards: 40
1. A-Frame Sign: 41
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2. Awning or Canopy Sign: 48
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Sign
Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-MU FB-SC FB-SE MU- 8 Specifications
A-frame
sign
P P P P P Quantity 1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces
on corners may have 2.
Width Maximum of 2 feet. Any portion of the
frame (the support structure) may
extend up to 6 inches in any direction
beyond the sign face.
Height Maximum of 3 feet. Any portion of the
frame (the support structure) may
extend up to 6 inches in any direction
beyond the sign face.
Placement On public sidewalk or private
property.
Obstruction
free area
Minimum of 8 feet must be maintained
at all times for pedestrian passage.
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3. Construction Sign: 52
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Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-MU FB-SC FB-SE MU-8
Specifications
Awning or
canopy sign
P P P P P P Quantity 1 per window or entrance.
Width Equal to the width of the window.
Projection No maximum depth from building
facade, however design subject to
mitigation of rainfall and snowfall
runoff, conflict avoidance with tree
canopy, and issuance of encroachment
permits where required. The awning or
canopy can project a maximum of 2
feet into a special purpose corridor.
Clearance Minimum of 10 feet of vertical
clearance.
Letters and
logos
Allowed on vertical portions of sign
only.
Location
permitted
Private property or a public street.
Signs can face a 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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Sign Type FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-MU FB-SC FB-SE MU-8 Specifications
Construction
sign (see
definition in
this
chapter)
P P P P P P Quantity 1 per construction site.
Height Maximum of 8 feet. Maximum of 12
feet in FB-MU and MU-8.
Area Maximum of 64 square feet.
Location
permitted
Private property or a public street. Signs
can face the special purpose corridor,
but must be located on private property.
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4.Flat Sign:55
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Sign
Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-SE MU-8 Specifications
Flat
sign
P P P P P Quantity 1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
Width Maximum of 90% of width of leasable space. No maximum
width in FB-MU and MU-8.
Height Maximum of 3 feet. No maximum height in FB-MU and MU-
8.
Area 11/2 square feet per linear foot of store frontage.
Projection Maximum of 1 foot.
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5. Flat Sign (building orientation): 58
59
Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-
SE
MU-8
Specifications
Flat sign
(building
orientation)
P P Quantity 1 per building face.
Height May not extend above the roof line or top of parapet wall.
Area 11/2 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.
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6. Marquee Sign: 61
Sign
Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-
SE
MU-8
Specifications
Marquee
sign
P P Quantity 1 per building.
Width Maximum of 90% of width of leasable space.
Height May not extend above the roof of the building.
Area 11/2 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.
Projection Maximum of 6 feet. May project into right of way a
maximum of 4 feet provided the sign is a minimum of 12 feet
above the sidewalk grade.
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7. Monument Sign: 63
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Sign
Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-
SE
MU-8
Specifications
Monument
sign
P P Quantity 1 per building.
Setback 5 feet.
Height Maximum of 20 feet.
Area 1 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.
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8. Nameplate Sign: 66
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9. New Development Sign: 71
Sign Type FB-UN1 FB-UN2 FB-MU FB-SC FB-SE MU-8 Specifications
New Development
sign
P P Quantity 1 per street frontage.
Setback 5 feet.
Height 12 feet.
Area 200 square feet.
Sign
Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-
SE
MU-8
Specifications
Nameplate
sign
P P P P P P Quantity 1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have
2.
Area Maximum of 3 square feet.
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10. Private Directional Sign: 72
Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-
SE
MU-8
Specifications
Private
directional
sign (see
definition in
this chapter)
P P P P P P Quantity No limit.
Height Maximum of 5 feet.
Area Maximum of 8 square feet.
Restriction May not contain business name or logo.
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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11. Projecting Sign: 74
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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 10 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.
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12. Projecting Parking Entry Sign: 78
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 10 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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13. Public Safety Sign: 80
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85
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Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Public
safety sign
(see
definition in
this
chapter)
P P P P P P Quantity No limit.
Height Maximum of 6 feet.
Area 8 square feet.
Projection Maximum of 1 foot.
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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14. Real Estate Sign: 87
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90
Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Real estate
sign
P P P P P Quantity 1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners
may have 2.
Height Maximum of 12 feet.
Area 32 square feet. 64 square feet in FB-MU and
MU-8.
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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15. Window Sign: 91
92
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94
Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Window
sign
P P P P P Quantity 1 per window.
Height Maximum of 3 feet.
Area Maximum of 25% of window area.
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SECTION 2. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.125.B.3.d of Salt Lake City 96
Code. That Subsection 21A.46.125.B.3.d of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: Vintage 97
Signs), shall be, and hereby is amended to read and appear as follows: 98
d. Be relocated to a new site for use as a piece of public art, provided that the 99
original design and character of the sign is retained, or will be restored, and it 100
advertises a business no longer in operation. Vintage signs may only be relocated 101
for use as public art to sites in the following districts: D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4, G-MU, 102
CSHBD1, CSHBD2, FB-UN2, FB-MU11, FB-SC, FB-SE, MU-8, TSA. 103
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SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its 105
first publication. 106
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this _______ day of ______________, 2024. 107
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______________________________ 110
CHAIRPERSON 111
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ATTEST: 113
114
______________________________ 115
CITY RECORDER 116
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Transmitted to Mayor on ____________________________. 119
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Mayor’s Action: _________ Approved. ____________ Vetoed. 121
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_______________________________________ 124
MAYOR 125
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______________________________ 127
CITY RECORDER 128
129
(SEAL) 130
131
Bill No. ________ of 2024. 132
Published: ______________. 133
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Ordinance adopting FB-MU8 signs (legislative)_v1 135
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 2024
(An ordinance amending various sections of the Title 21A of the
Salt Lake City Code to establish sign regulations for the MU-8 Form Based Mixed Use 8
Subdistrict)
An ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pursuant
to Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00959 to create sign regulations for the MU-8 Form Based Mixed
Use 8 Subdistrict.
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”) held a
public hearing on January 24, 2024 to consider a petition submitted by Salt Lake City Mayor
Erin Mendenhall (Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00959) to amend various sections of Title 21A of
the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the MU-8 Form Based Mixed Use 8 Subdistrict, to
establish sign regulations for that subdistrict.
WHEREAS, at its January 24, 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 Salt Lake City Code Section 21A.46.096. That
Section 21A.46.096 of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: Sign Regulations for Form Based
Districts) shall be, and hereby is amended to read and appear as follows:
21A.46.096: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE FORM BASED AND FORM BASED
MIXED USE DISTRICTS:
The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the form based and form based
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mixed use zoning districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is
prohibited.
A. Sign Regulations for the Form Based and Form Based Mixed Use Districts:
1. Purpose: Sign regulations for the form based and form based mixed use zoning
districts are intended to provide appropriate signage oriented primarily to pedestrian
and mass transit traffic.
2. Applicability: This subsection applies to all signs located within the form based and
form based mixed use zoning districts. This subsection is intended to list all permitted
signs in the zone. All other regulations in this chapter shall apply.
B. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:
1. A-Frame Sign:
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2. Awning or Canopy Sign:
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Sign
Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-MU FB-SC FB-SE MU- 8 Specifications
A-frame
sign
P P P P P Quantity 1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces
on corners may have 2.
Width Maximum of 2 feet. Any portion of the
frame (the support structure) may
extend up to 6 inches in any direction
beyond the sign face.
Height Maximum of 3 feet. Any portion of the
frame (the support structure) may
extend up to 6 inches in any direction
beyond the sign face.
Placement On public sidewalk or private
property.
Obstruction
free area
Minimum of 8 feet must be maintained
at all times for pedestrian passage.
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3. Construction Sign:
Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-MU FB-SC FB-SE MU-8
Specifications
Awning or
canopy sign
P P P P P P Quantity 1 per window or entrance.
Width Equal to the width of the window.
Projection No maximum depth from building
facade, however design subject to
mitigation of rainfall and snowfall
runoff, conflict avoidance with tree
canopy, and issuance of encroachment
permits where required. The awning or
canopy can project a maximum of 2
feet into a special purpose corridor.
Clearance Minimum of 10 feet of vertical
clearance.
Letters and
logos
Allowed on vertical portions of sign
only.
Location
permitted
Private property or a public street.
Signs can face a 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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Sign Type FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-MU FB-SC FB-SE MU-8 Specifications
Construction
sign (see
definition in
this
chapter)
P P P P P P Quantity 1 per construction site.
Height Maximum of 8 feet. Maximum of 12
feet in FB-MU and MU-8.
Area Maximum of 64 square feet.
Location
permitted
Private property or a public street. Signs
can face the special purpose corridor,
but must be located on private property.
4. Flat Sign:
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Sign
Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-SE MU-8 Specifications
Flat
sign
P P P P P Quantity 1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
Width Maximum of 90% of width of leasable space. No maximum
width in FB-MU and MU-8.
Height Maximum of 3 feet. No maximum height in FB-MU and MU-
8.
Area 11/2 square feet per linear foot of store frontage.
Projection Maximum of 1 foot.
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5. Flat Sign (building orientation):
Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-
SE
MU-8
Specifications
Flat sign
(building
orientation)
P
P Quantity 1 per building face.
Height May not extend above the roof line or top of parapet wall.
Area 11/2 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.
6. Marquee Sign:
Sign
Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-
SE
MU-8
Specifications
Marquee
sign
P
P Quantity 1 per building.
Width Maximum of 90% of width of leasable space.
Height May not extend above the roof of the building.
Area 11/2 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.
Projection Maximum of 6 feet. May project into right of way a
maximum of 4 feet provided the sign is a minimum of 12 feet
above the sidewalk grade.
7. Monument Sign:
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Sign
Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-
SE
MU-8
Specifications
Monument
sign
P
P Quantity 1 per building.
Setback 5 feet.
Height Maximum of 20 feet.
Area 1 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.
8. Nameplate Sign:
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9. New Development Sign:
Sign Type FB-UN1 FB-UN2 FB-MU FB-SC FB-SE MU-8 Specifications
New Development
sign
P
P Quantity 1 per street frontage.
Setback 5 feet.
Height 12 feet.
Area 200 square feet.
Sign
Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-
SE
MU-8
Specifications
Nameplate
sign
P P P P P P Quantity 1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have
2.
Area Maximum of 3 square feet.
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10. Private Directional Sign:
Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC
FB-
SE
MU-8
Specifications
Private
directional
sign (see
definition in
this chapter)
P P P P P P Quantity No limit.
Height Maximum of 5 feet.
Area Maximum of 8 square feet.
Restriction May not contain business name or logo.
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.
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 10 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.
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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 10 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.
13. Public Safety Sign:
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Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Public
safety sign
(see
definition in
this
chapter)
P P P P P P Quantity No limit.
Height Maximum of 6 feet.
Area 8 square feet.
Projection Maximum of 1 foot.
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.
14. Real Estate Sign:
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Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Real estate
sign
P P P
P P Quantity 1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners
may have 2.
Height Maximum of 12 feet.
Area 32 square feet. 64 square feet in FB-MU and
MU-8.
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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15. Window Sign:
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Sign Type
FB-
UN1
FB-
UN2
FB-
MU
FB-
SC FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Window
sign
P P P P P Quantity 1 per window.
Height Maximum of 3 feet.
Area Maximum of 25% of window area.
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SECTION 2. Amending the text of Subsection 21A.46.125.B.3.d of Salt Lake City
Code. That Subsection 21A.46.125.B.3.d of the Salt Lake City Code (Zoning: Signs: Vintage
Signs), shall be, and hereby is amended to read and appear as follows:
d. Be relocated to a new site for use as a piece of public art, provided that the
original design and character of the sign is retained, or will be restored, and it
advertises a business no longer in operation. Vintage signs may only be relocated
for use as public art to sites in the following districts: D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4, G-MU,
CSHBD1, CSHBD2, FB-UN2, FB-MU11, FB-SC, FB-SE, MU-8, TSA.
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:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on ____________________________.
Mayor’s Action: _________ Approved. ____________ Vetoed.
_______________________________________
MAYOR
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 2024.
Published: ______________.
Ordinance adopting FB-MU8 signs (final)_v1
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date: _________________________________
By: ___________________________________
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
March 11, 2024
2. PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS
Blake Thomas
Director
PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
Petition: PLNPCM2023-00959
Nov. 2021 Salt Lake City initiated the creation of a small area plan within the Ballpark
Neighborhood, The Ballpark Station Area Plan.
Oct. 18 2022 The Ballpark Station Area Plan was adopted by Salt Lake City Council.
Mar. 1, 2023 Mayor Erin Mendenhall initiated a zoning map and zoning text amendment petition to
implement the recommendations in the Ballpark Station Area Plan and rezone
properties within the boundaries of the plan. The proposal included the creation of a
new zone, the proposed MU-8 zoning district.
Nov. 2023 Petition PLNPCM2023-00959 assigned to Brooke Olson, Principal Planner.
Dec. 8 2023 An online open house posted to the Planning Division’s website.
Dec. 8, 2023 Salt Lake City’s Community Councils were sent the 45-day required notice for
recognized community organizations.
Jan. 4, 2024 Planning Staff presented the proposal at the Ballpark Community Council meeting to
solicit feedback on the proposal and answer questions.
Jan. 11, 2024 Notice of the Planning Commission public hearing property signs are posted in the
project area.
Jan. 24, 2024 The Planning Commission held a public hearing for the petition and voted to
recommend the City Council adopt the proposed zoning text amendments.
Jan. 31, 2024 Draft ordinance requested from the City Attorney’s Office.
Feb. 14, 2024 The Planning Commission ratifies the minutes for their meeting on January 24, 2024.
Mar. 11, 2024 Draft ordinances received from the City Attorney’s Office
3. NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Salt Lake City Council is considering Petition PLNPCM2023-00959– Salt Lake City initiated
this petition to amend sections of the Salt Lake City Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the proposed MU-8
Form Based Mixed Use Subdistrict 8. Specifically, amendments to chapter 21A.46 Signs, which addresses
sign regulations in each zoning district. The proposed amendments are intended to establish sign regulations
for the proposed MU-8 zoning district.
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:
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 Brooke
Olson at 801-535-7118 or via e-mail at brooke.olson@slcgov.com. The application details can be
accessed at https://citizenportal.slcgov.com/, by selecting the “Planning” tab and entering the
petition number PLNPCM2023-00959.
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.
4. PETITION INITATION REQUEST