PLNZAD2019-00005 - 615 N CatherineJanuary 14, 2019 2018
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERPRETATION
DECISION AND FINDINGS
PLNZAD2019-00005
REQUEST:
This is a request for an administrative interpretation regarding whether the property located at
approximately 615 N Catherine Circle (tax ID#08-34-226-006) is a legal complying lot in
accordance with the Salt Lake City zoning laws. The purpose of the request is to determine if a
single-family dwelling can be constructed on the property.
DECISION:
The Zoning Administrator finds that the subject property located at approximately 615 N
Catherine Circle (tax ID#08-34-226-006) is recognized by Salt Lake City as a legal complying
lot and therefore a single family detached dwelling could be constructed subject to all applicable
zoning regulations.
FINDINGS:
The subject property is currently located in the R-2 (Single- and Two-Family Residential) zoning
district. The lot has a total area of approximately 3,450 square feet and lot width fronting a public
street of 25 feet. The R-2 zoning district requires a minimum lot area of 5,000 square feet and a
minimum lot width of 50 feet. The subject property does not comply with the minimum lot area
and the minimum lot width of the R-2 zoning district and therefore is noncomplying.
Section 21A.38.060 of the Salt Lake City Zoning Ordinance states the following regarding
noncomplying lots:
“A lot that is noncomplying as to lot area or lot frontage that was in legal existence on
the effective date of any amendment to this title that makes the existing lot noncomplying
shall be considered a legal complying lot and is subject to the regulations of this title.
Any noncomplying lot not approved by the city that was created prior to January 13,
1950, may be approved as a legal noncomplying lot subject to the lot meeting minimum
zoning requirements at the time the lot was created and documented through an updated
zoning certificate for the property.”
The subject parcel was created on October 13, 1890 as Lot 9, Block 4 of the Waverly Subdivision.
The property has increased in size after Salt Lake City deeded a vacated portion of Catherine Street
to the property owner on May 5, 2009. This made the lot more conforming but it still does not
meet the minimum lot size. Zoning regulations were first adopted by Salt Lake City in 1927. Thus,
at the time of the creation of this lot, there were no city regulations related to lot width or lot size.
Based on the provision in 21A.38.060, this lot is a legal noncomplying lot.
Documents obtained from the Salt Lake County Recorder’s Office shows no evidence that the
subject property was ever combined with another parcel or any other significant changes except
as indicated above.
If you have any questions regarding this interpretation please contact Mayara Lima at (801) 535-
7118 or by email at mayara.lima@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
http://www.slcgov.com/planning/planning-applications along with information about the
applicable fee. Appeals may be filed in person or by mail at:
In Person:
Salt Lake City Corp
Planning Counter
451 S State Street, Room 215
Salt Lake City, UT
US Mail:
Salt Lake City Corp
Planning Counter
PO Box 145471
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5417
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.
Mayara Lima
Principal Planner
cc: Nick Norris, Planning Director
Joel Paterson, Zoning Administrator
Greg Mikolash, Development Review Supervisor
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