PLNZAD2018-00093 - 1676 E 1300S & 2940 S 2300 E1
March 5, 2018
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERPRETATION
DECISION AND FINDINGS
PLNZAD2018-00093
REQUEST:
A request for an administrative interpretation regarding whether stealth antennas disguised
as light poles at approximately 1676 E. 1300 South and 2040 S. 2300 East must conform to
the specific height standards for light poles.
DECISION:
The Zoning Administrator finds that stealth antennas disguised as light poles must conform
to the specific height standards for actual light poles no matter where the light on the pole is
located. More specifically, stealth antennas disguised as light poles that are subject to the
“Parking Lot Lighting” design standard (21A.37.050I) in Salt Lake City’s Zoning Ordinance
including those proposed at 1676 E. 1300 South and 2040 S. 2300 East, cannot exceed sixteen
feet (16’) in height as indicated by this standard. The height of stealth antennas disguised as
light poles that are not subject to this specific standard must be in concert or compatible with
its surroundings.
FINDINGS: I have reviewed your request and made the following findings related to the
permitted height for stealth antennas disguised as light poles.
Section 21A.40.090E.2.f of Salt Lake City’s Zoning Ordinance permits stealth
antennas in all zoning districts per the following standards:
f. Stealth Antennas – (1) A telecommunication antenna completely disguised as
another object or otherwise concealed from view thereby concealing the intended
use and appearance of the facility, shall be allowed in all zoning districts subject to
meeting the provisions contained in section 21A.36.020, tables 21A.36.020B and
21A.36.020C of this title. The antenna shall conform to the dimensions of the object
it is being disguised as and the location of the stealth facility shall be in concert with
its surrounding. Examples of stealth facilities include, but are not limited to,
flagpoles, light pole standards or architectural elements such as dormers, steeples
and chimneys. Final determination regarding stealth poles shall be made by the
Planning Director based on these standards. The electrical equipment shall be
located in accordance with subsection E3 of this section.
Per these standards, stealth antennas must, “conform to the dimensions of the object
it is being disguised as and the location of the stealth facility shall be in concert with
its surroundings” or, in this case, meet the height and location standards for light
poles.
The applicant has proposed to install stealth antennas disguised as light poles in
parking lots adjacent to residential zoning districts on two properties including 1676
E. 1300 South (zoned CN: Neighborhood Commercial) and 2040 S. 2300 (zoned CB:
Community Business).
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Section 21A.37.050I of Salt Lake City’s Zoning Ordinance specifically limits the
height of light poles located in a parking lot adjacent to a residential zoning district
to no more than sixteen feet (16’) in certain zoning districts including the CN and CB
districts as follows:
I. Parking Lot Lighting: If a parking lot/structure is adjacent to a residential
zoning district or land use, any poles for the parking lot/structure security lighting
are limited to sixteen feet (16') in height and the globe must be shielded and the
lighting directed down to minimize light encroachment onto adjacent residential
properties or into upper level residential units in multi-story buildings. Lightproof
fencing is required adjacent to residential properties.
Therefore, as this standard applies to light poles as a whole as opposed to just the light,
the proposed stealth antennas disguised as light poles on the subject properties cannot
exceed sixteen feet (16’) in height no matter where the light on the pole is located.
Additionally, stealth antennas disguised as light poles that are not subject to the
“Parking Lot Lighting” design standard (21A.37.050I) may exceed sixteen feet (16’),
if the light pole is “in concert” or compatible with its surroundings as indicated by
Section 21A.40.090E.2.f of the Zoning Code. If there is a question to whether a
particular stealth antenna disguised as a light pole is in concert with its surroundings
in terms of its height and/or location, the Planning Director shall make the final
determination as indicated by Section 21A.40.090E.2.f of the Zoning Code.
If you have any questions regarding this interpretation please contact Lauren Parisi at (801)
535-7226 or by email at lauren.parisi@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
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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.
Dated this 5th day of March, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Lauren Parisi
Associate Planner
Attachments: Verizon Wireless Project Proposal
cc: Nick Norris, Planning Director
Joel Paterson, Zoning Administrator
Heather Gilcrease, Development Review Supervisor
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