PLNZAD2021-01215 - 1312 W 600 SFebruary 3, 2022
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERPRETATION
DECISION AND FINDINGS
PLNZAD2021-01215
REQUEST:
A request for an administrative interpretation regarding corrugated metal fencing material proposed for
a new fence on property located in the R-1/5000 zoning district at approximately 1312 W 600 S. A
determination is sought due to corrugated metal being listed as an example of materials not typically
used for fencing in the prohibited materials section of the fencing ordinance, 21A.40.120.D.1.b(2). The
applicant requests an interpretation of this section of code as corrugated metal has become a common
material manufactured and marketed for fencing.
DECISION:
The Zoning Administrator finds that corrugated metal panels manufactured as a fencing material is a
permitted fencing material. Corrugated metal previously used for construction unrelated to fencing is
still a prohibited fencing material.
FINDINGS:
Subsection 21A.40.120.D.1.b identifies materials that are prohibited for fencing. There are two categories
listed; scrap metal and materials not typically used or designated/manufactured for fencing. The
language reads as follows:
(1) Scrap materials such as scrap lumber and scrap metal.
(2) Materials not typically used or designated/manufactured for fencing such as metal roofing
panels, corrugated or sheet metal, tarps or plywood.
However, allowed fencing materials are described in subsection D.1.a of the same title, which states, in
part:
Fences and walls shall be made of high quality, durable materials that require low maintenance.
Acceptable materials include chainlink, wood, … or other manufactured materials or
combinations of materials commonly used for fencing. Other materials of similar quality and
durability, but not listed herein, may be used upon approval by the Zoning Administrator through
an administrative interpretation application.
Advances in fencing materials are as such that corrugated metal panels are often manufactured as a
fencing material thus meeting the standard of “other manufactured materials… commonly used for
fencing” identified above. Therefore, corrugated metal manufactured as a fencing material can be
considered an allowed fencing material.
Salvaged corrugated metal previously used for roofing or other uses unrelated to fencing still fall under
the designations of scrap materials or materials not designated/manufactured for fencing and therefore
is a prohibited fencing material.
If you have any questions regarding this interpretation, please contact Katilynn Harris at (801) 535-6179
or by email at katilynn.harris@slcgov.com.
APPEAL PROCESS:
An applicant or any other person or entity adversely affected by a decision administering or interpreting
this Title may appeal to the Appeals Hearing Officer. Notice of appeal shall be filed within ten (10) days
of the administrative decision. The appeal shall be filed with the Planning Division and shall specify the
decision appealed and the reasons the appellant claims the decision to be in error. Applications for
appeals are located on the Planning Division website at https:// www.slc.gov/ planning/applications/
along with information about the applicable fee. Appeals may be filed in online at the following link:
https://citizenportal.slcgov.com/citizen/Default.aspx
NOTICE:
Please be advised that a determination finding a particular use to be a permitted use or a conditional use
shall not authorize the establishment of such use nor the development, construction, reconstruction,
alteration, or moving of any building or structure. It shall merely authorize the preparation, filing, and
processing of applications for any approvals and permits that may be required by the codes and
ordinances of the City including, but not limited to, a zoning certificate, a building permit, and a
certificate of occupancy, subdivision approval, and a site plan approval.
Katilynn Harris
Associate Planner
cc: Nick Norris, Planning Director
Casey Stewart, Development Review Supervisor
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