PLNZAD2023-00285 - 563 N CenterMay 11, 2023
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERPRETATION
DECISION AND FINDINGS
PLNZAD2023-00285
REQUEST:
This is a request for an administrative interpretation regarding whether the property located at
approximately 563 N Center Street (Tax ID#08-36-208-008-0000) is a legal lot in accordance
with the Salt Lake City zoning laws. The subject property is located in the SR-1A (Special
Development Pattern Residential District) zoning district.
DECISION:
The Zoning Administrator finds that the subject property located at approximately 563 N Center
Street (Tax ID#08-36-208-008-0000) is recognized by Salt Lake City as a legal noncomplying
lot. The lot does not meet the district minimum area required for a residential use. However, per
21A.36.020.A, a single-family home may be constructed on the property.
FINDINGS:
The subject property has a lot area of approximately 1,220 square feet and a lot width of
approximately 20 feet. The SR-1A zone requires a minimum lot area of 5,000 square feet for a
detached single-family dwelling and a minimum of 50 feet of lot width.
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.
In 1916, a property with substantially the same legal description was sold from Salt Lake County
to E.S. Hallock for delinquent taxes. This deed was recorded on September 21, 1922 (see attached
extract from Salt Lake County Recorder Abstracts, Book C-14 Page 222 Line 50). The property
was described as follows (abbreviated):
Com. 5 rods E. & 19.11 ft. S. fr. N.W. cor. of Lot 1, S. 19.11 ft.; E 67.27 ft. to E. line
of Lot 1; N.W’ly on sd line to pt. due E (of) beg; W. to beg.
This property was sold from E.S. Hallock to Sarah F. Hancock on June 7, 1923 (see attached
extract from Salt Lake County Recorder Abstracts, Book C-14, Page 239, Line 17) with an
equivalent legal description to the current legal description. The property was described as
follows:
Com. 5 rds E. & 19.11 ft. S. fr. N.W. cor. of Lot 1, S. 19.22 ft: E. 67.27 ft. to E. line
Lot 1, N’ly on sd line to pt. due E of beg. W to beg. Blk 27. Plat E
The error in the legal description from the 1916 tax sale was corrected in 1937 in an order and
administrator’s deed from the estate of Edwin S. Hallock, etc. Dec’d to Sarah F. Hancock on July
14, 1937 (see attached extract from Salt Lake County Recorder Abstracts, Book C-24, Page 260,
Lines 35-36) with a description equivalent to the current legal description. The description was
as follows:
Com. 5 rds E & 19.11 ft S of NW Cor lot 1: S 19.22 ft: E 67.27 ft. to E line of lot 1:
N’ly on sd line due E of beg: W to beg. Authorizes correction deed. See deed
attached. Given to correct deed in Bk 11 “S” of Deeds pg 449
The above legal description is equivalent to the current legal description of the property on file
with the Salt Lake County Recorder’s Office. The current description is as follows:
COM 5 RDS E & 19.11 FT S OF NW COR LOT 1 BLK 27 PLAT E SLC SUR S 19.22 FT
E 67.27 FT TO E LINE OF SD LOT 1 NW'LY ON SD LINE TO PT DUE E OF BEG W
TO BEG
Prior to 1927, there was no City adopted zoning code and so there were no requirements for street
frontage, or other minimum lot regulations for properties. As the property was legally created
prior to the adoption of the zoning code, the property is considered a “legal noncomplying lot.”
The property is a legal noncomplying lot, but it does not meet the minimum area required for a
residential use in the SR-1A zoning district. Section 21A.36.020.A states:
In any residential district, on a lot legally established prior to April 12, 1995, a single-
family dwelling may be erected regardless of the size of the lot, subject to complying with
all yard area requirements of the R-1/5,000 District.
Therefore, a single-family home may be constructed on the property.
Lot line adjustment between the subject property and 561 N Center:
The interpretation request discusses this property and the adjacent property to the south, the
number of units in an existing building, the previous number of units on the property, and
requests to know if the subject property is buildable. The current property owner is also the owner
of the property to the south, 561 N Center Street, which has a residential building with nine legal
units on an 8,293 sq. ft lot. This property is in the SR-1A zoning district and considered to be legal
nonconforming. The SR-1A zoning district permits single-family (min. 5,000 sq. ft. lot) and two-
family (min. 8,000 sq. ft.) or twin homes (min. 4,000 sq. ft. per unit). It does not permit buildings
with more than two units. A boundary line between the two properties that would reduce the lot
size of 561 N Center cannot be approved with a lot line adjustment as any adjustment would
increase the nonconforming status of the property at 561 N Center Street.
If you have any questions regarding this interpretation, please contact Project Planner Sara
Javoronok at (801) 535-7625 or by email at sara.javoronok@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.
Sara Javoronok, AICP
Senior Planner
CC:
Nick Norris, Planning Director
Mayara Lima, Zoning Administrator
Casey Stewart, Planning Manager
Posted to Web
File
Attachments:
Zoning Map of Subject Property
Salt Lake County Recorder Abstracts (Book C-24, Page 260, Lines 35-36)
Salt Lake County Recorder Abstract (Book C-14 Page 222 Line 50)
Salt Lake County Recorder Abstracts (Book C-14, Page 239, Line 17)
Deed of Salt Lake County 1922
Quit-Claim Deed 1923
Order and Administrator’s Deed 1937
Special Warranty Deed 2020
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