PLNZAD2018-00373 - 1826 S RedwoodJune 15, 2018
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERPRETATION
DECISION AND FINDINGS
PLNZAD2018-00373
REQUEST:
A request for an administrative interpretation regarding a proposed granite counter top
sales and installation use on a parcel located in the CC (Corridor Commercial Zoning
District). The building containing the business is located at 1826 S Redwood Rd.
DECISION:
The Zoning Administrator finds that the proposed business use is considered "Retail
Goods Establishment with Warehousing and Office" and is allowed at the proposed
location pursuant to the findings below:
FINDINGS:
Pursuant to the Salt Lake City Land Use Tables (Section 21A.33 of the Salt Lake City
Code) Retail Goods Establishment with Warehousing and Office in the CC zoning
district is allowed as permitted uses. A Retail Goods Establishment, Warehousing and
office are defined as follows:
RETAIL GOODS ESTABLISHMENT: A building, property or activity, the principal use
or purpose of which is the sale of physical goods, products or merchandise directly to
the consumer. Retail goods establishment shall not include any use or other type of
establishment which is otherwise listed specifically in the table of permitted and
conditional uses found in chapter 21A-33 of this title.
WAREHOUSE: A structure, or part thereof, or area used principally for the storage of
goods and merchandise.
OFFICE: A type of business use, which may or may not offer services to the public, that
is engaged in the processing, manipulation or application of business information or
professional expertise. An office use is not materially involved in fabricating,
assembling or warehousing of physical products for the retail or wholesale market,
nor is an office engaged in the repair of products or retail services. Examples of
professional offices include accounting, investment services, architecture, engineering,
legal services and real estate services. Unless otherwise specified, office use shall
include doctors' and dentists' offices. Office use shall not include any use or other type
of establishment which is otherwise specifically listed in the table of permitted and
conditional uses for the applicable zoning districts.
The proposed granite counter top sales and installation company has several
components to their business. The first is a display area where they have their clients
come in and choose what type of granite they want. They also have office space where
they manage and keep track of orders and along with general office functions. There is
also an area for storing the granite and cutting it to prepare it for installation. Retail
Goods Establishment with Warehousing and Office are allowed in the CC zoning
district. However, the question we are addressing in this interpretation is ifthe granite
cutting portion of the proposed business would be an allowed use in the CC zone. For
this use to be allowed, it will need to be an accessory use and meet the definition for
accessory use.
The definition of accessory use is as follows:
ACCESSORY USE: A use that:
A. Is subordinate in area, extent and purpose to, and serves a principal use;
B. Is customarily found as an incident to such principal use;
C. Contributes to the comfort, convenience or necessity of those occupying, working
at or being serviced by such principal use;
D. Is, except as otherwise expressly authorized by the provisions of this title, located
on the same zoning lot as such principal use; and
E. Is under the same ownership or control as the principal use.
The area for cutting the granite and preparing it for installation is approximately 144
square feet. The office and retail space is a total of 248 square feet. Approximately one-
quarter of the weekly hours are spent cutting granite. Therefore, the granite cutting
portion of the proposed business can be considered accessory to the primary use
because it is subordinate in both area, extent, and purpose. Additionally, the applicant
states that he does not require a contractor's license. The applicant will need to obtain
all the required building permits for the new location.
If you have any questions regarding this interpretation please contact Anna Anglin at
(801) 535-6050 or by email at anna.anglin@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 Citv, UT
NOTICE:
US Mail:
Salt Lake City Corp
Planning Counter
PO Box 145471
Salt Lake Citv, UT 84114-5417
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.
Anna Anglin
Principal Planner
cc: Nick Norris, Planning Director
Joel Paterson, Zoning Administrator
Greg Mikolash, Development Review Supervisor
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