SIGN REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS
Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.120
in effect21A.46.120: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS:
The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the special purpose districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited.
A. Sign Regulations For The RP And BP Districts:
1. Purpose: Signage in the RP and BP districts should respond to the campus like setting promoted by these districts, with signage functioning principally to identify building occupants. Freestanding signs should accent the landscape and building signs should accent the buildings.
2. Applicability: Regulations in subsection A3 of this section shall apply to lots within the RP and BP districts.
3. Sign Type, Size And Height Standards:
STANDARDS FOR THE RP AND BP DISTRICTS
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted
Construction sign | 64 square feet | 12 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Development entry sign | 160 square feet maximum per sign; 200 square feet for 2 signs | 10 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Flat sign3,4 | 1 square foot per linear foot of building frontage | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per business storefront
Monument sign | 60 square feet | 5 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Nameplate | 2 square feet | n/a | n/a | 1 per building entry
New development sign | 160 square feet maximum per sign; 200 square feet for 2 signs | 12 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Political sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | No limit
Private directional sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet | 5 feet | No limit
Public safety sign | 8 square feet | 6 feet | 10 feet | No limit
Real estate sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Window sign | 12 square feet | See note 1 | n/a | No limit
General Provision:
Research and business parks may have private sign regulations. Sign regulations in this section are not intended to relieve the applicant from compliance with private research or business park regulations.
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see subsection 21A.46.070J of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
3. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
4. Backlit awnings excluded.
B. Sign Regulations For The FP District:
1. Purpose: In recognition of the need to protect the visual character of foothill areas, sign regulations for the FP district are intended to limit the use of signage to the minimum level required for single-family residential use.
2. Applicability: Regulations in subsection B3 of this section shall apply to all lots within the FP district.
3. Sign Type, Size And Height Standards:
STANDARDS FOR THE FP DISTRICT
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Use
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Use
Construction sign | 16 square feet | 6 feet1 | 1 per street frontage
Garage/yard sale sign | 6 square feet | 4 feet1 | 1 per street frontage
Nameplate | 1 square foot | n/a | 1 per dwelling
Political sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet1 | No limit
Private directional sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet1 | No limit
Public safety sign | 8 square feet | 6 feet1 | No limit
Real estate sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet1 | 1 per street frontage
Special event sign | 16 square feet | 6 feet1 | 1 per street frontage
Note:
1. A 5 foot setback is required.
4. Illumination: No illumination of signs shall be permitted.
C. Sign Regulations For The AG, AG-2 And AG-5 Districts:
1. Purpose: Signage in the AG, AG-2 and AG-5 districts should be limited to signage appropriate for single-family residential and agricultural uses.
2. Applicability: Regulations in subsection C3 of this section shall apply to all lots within the AG, AG-2 and AG-5 districts.
3. Sign Type, Size And Height Standards:
STANDARDS FOR THE AG, AG-2 AND AG-5 DISTRICTS
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Use
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Use
Construction sign | 16 square feet | 4 feet1 | 1 per street frontage
Garage/yard sale sign | 6 square feet | 4 feet1 | 1 per street frontage
Nameplate | 1 square foot | n/a | 1 per dwelling
Political sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet1 | No limit
Private directional sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet1 | No limit
Public safety sign | 8 square feet | 6 feet1 | No limit
Real estate sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet1 | 1 per street frontage
Signs advertising agricultural uses and/or products grown on site | 16 square feet | 8 feet1 | 1 per street frontage
Special event sign | 16 square feet | 6 feet1 | 1 per street frontage
Note:
1. A 5 foot setback is required.
4. Illumination: No illumination of signs shall be permitted.
D. Sign Regulations For The A Airport District:
1. Purpose: Signage in the A district should respond to the airport setting promoted by this district, with signage functioning principally to identify building occupants. Freestanding signs should accent the landscape and building signs should accent the buildings.
2. Applicability: Regulations in subsection D3 of this section shall apply to all lots within the A districts.
3. Sign Type, Size And Height Standards:
STANDARDS FOR THE A DISTRICT
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted
Awning/canopy sign | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only) | | May extend 6 feet from face of building | 1 per first floor door/window
Construction sign | 64 square feet | 12 feet | 10 feet | 2 per tenant
Development entry sign | 200 square feet | 10 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Monument sign | 100 square feet | 12 feet | 10 feet | 1 per business/storefront
New development sign | 160 square feet maximum per sign; 200 square feet for 2 signs | 12 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Pole sign | 50 square feet | 25 feet | 10 feet | 1 per business
Political sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | No limit
Private directional sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet | n/a | No limit
Public safety sign | 8 square feet | 6 feet | 10 feet | No limit
Real estate sign | 16 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per building
Wall or flat sign | 2 square feet per linear foot of building frontage | See note 1 | n/a | 2 per tenant
Window sign | 12 square feet | 2 feet | n/a | No limit
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see subsection 21A.46.070J of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
E. Sign Regulations For The UI, PL, PL-2, I, OS And NOS Districts:
1. Purpose: Sign regulations for the PL, PL-2, I, UI, OS and NOS Districts are established to control signage for public and semipublic uses and facilities. These regulations are intended to respond to larger campus type settings as well as development on individual lots.
2. Applicability: Regulations in subsections E3, E4, E5 and E7 of this section, respectively, shall apply to all lots within the UI, PL, PL-2, I, OS and NOS Districts.
3. Sign Type, Size And Height Standards For The UI District:
STANDARDS FOR THE UI DISTRICT
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted
Construction sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Development entry sign | 40 square feet each | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Flat sign | 0.5 square foot per linear foot of building frontage; total not to exceed 60 square feet | See note 1 | n/a | 1 for each frontage of each use
Monument sign | 60 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per building frontage
Nameplates | 2 square feet | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per building entry
New development sign | 160 square feet maximum per sign; 200 square feet for 2 signs | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Political sign | 16 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | No limit
Private directional sign3 | 8 square feet | 4 feet | 5 feet | No limit
Public safety sign3 | 8 square feet | 6 feet | 10 feet | No limit
Real estate sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Window sign | 12 square feet | See note 1 | n/a | No limit
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see subsection 21A.46.070J of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
3. Trail wayfinding signs are a type of directional and public safety sign that are required to be set back from the trail edge with a maximum height of 6 feet and a minimum setback of 5 feet from a public right-of-way line.
4. Sign Type, Size And Height Standards For The PL, PL-2 And I Districts:
a. Standards For The PL, PL-2 And I Districts:
Standards For The PL, PL-2 And I Districts
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted
Construction sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Development entry sign | 40 square feet per sign | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Flat sign | 0.5 square foot per linear foot of building frontage | See note 1 | n/a | 1 for each frontage of each use
Monument sign | 60 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per building frontage
Nameplates | 2 square feet | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per building entry
New development sign | 160 square feet maximum per sign; 200 square feet for 2 signs | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Political sign | 16 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | No limit
Private directional sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet | 5 feet | No limit
Public safety sign | 8 square feet | 6 feet | 10 feet | No limit
Real estate sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Window sign | 12 square feet | See note 1 | n/a | No limit
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see subsection 21A.46.070J of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
b. Standards for the Ballpark Located on the Southeast Corner of 1300 South and West Temple: Flat signs, construction signs, political signs, real estate signs, new development signs, window signs, public safety signs, and nameplates shall comply with the table for standards for the PL, PL-2 and I Districts.
Types of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area per Sign Face | Maximum Height of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number of Signs Permitted
Awning signs | 1 square foot per linear foot of awning | See note 1 | May extend 6 feet from face of building, 2 feet from back of curb face5 | 1 per first floor door/window and not to extend beyond 1 foot on each side of the door or window width
Monument signs3,4 | 60 square feet of total sign face area including a base. The base shall be 25% of the sign height. | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per building
Pole signs (triangle frame structure) | 180 square feet per gross sign face. 540 square feet for the structure | 30 feet | No sign projection over the property line | 1 pole sign which allows 4 sign panels per sign face, 1 of which may contain electronic changeable copy4 and 1 logo sign (12 total signs for the triangular pole sign)
Private direction signs3 | 8 square feet of total sign face area including a base. The base shall be 25% of the sign height. | 4 feet | 2 feet behind property lines | 2 per driveway approach and as necessary for pedestrian direction
Notes:
1. For limits on the height of building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.J of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
3. Modified from the standards for the PL, PL-2 and I Districts and required for the Ballpark Overlay District.
4. Electronic changeable copy shall only be permitted on arterial street frontages. Electronic changeable copy panels shall not exceed 50 square feet.
5. Public property lease and insurance required for projection over property line.
c. Library Square Located On The Block Between 400 South And 500 South Between 200 East And 300 East Streets:
STANDARDS FOR LIBRARY SQUARE LOCATED ON THE BLOCK BETWEEN 400 AND 500 SOUTH BETWEEN 200 AND 300 EAST STREETS
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback | Number Of Signs Permitted
Flat sign (general building orientation) | 2 square feet per linear foot of building face | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per building face
Monument sign | 60 square feet | 8 feet | 5 feet | 1 per street frontage
Special event light pole sign2 | See note 4 | May not exceed the height of the light pole | n/a | 2 per light pole
Special event sign2 | Sign may cover up to 60 percent of the total building face3 | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per street frontage
Window signs | 12 square feet5 | No limit | n/a | No limit
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see subsection 21A.46.070J of this chapter.
2. Special event signs may hang during the entirety of a special event and may be installed 3 weeks prior to the event. Special event signage shall be removed from the building within 7 days of the end of the event.
3. Amount only allowed on buildings where the majority of the building houses a museum. For those buildings where the majority of the building is utilized as a library only 25 percent of the building may be covered with this type of signage. Signs shall only advertise for on premises activities and events.
4. Special event light pole signs must not act as a barrier to pedestrian movement and must advertise for events on premises. They shall not extend more than 18 inches from the light pole and shall not extend higher than the light poles. Signs shall only advertise for on premises activities and events.
5. Amount only allowed on buildings where the majority of the building houses a museum. For those buildings where the majority of the building is utilized as a library these types of signs are not allowed.
5. Sign Type, Size And Height Standards For The OS Open Space District:
STANDARDS FOR THE OS OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Free-standing Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Free-standing Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted
Construction sign | 24 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Development entry sign | 32 square feet each | 4 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Flat sign | 0.5 square foot per linear foot of building frontage; total not to exceed 60 square feet | No limit | n/a | 1 for each frontage of each use
Government sign | 8 square feet | 6 feet | None | No limit
Monument sign | 60 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per building frontage
Monument sign in parks 28 acres or greater3 | 60 square feet | 10 feet | 10 feet | 1 per building frontage
New development sign | 160 square feet maximum per sign; 200 square feet for 2 signs | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Park banner sign, park identity banner3,4,5 | 12 square feet | 18 feet | 10 feet | 1 set of 3 signs per 5 acres of park land relating to the specific park
Park banner sign, permanent venue3,4 | 12 square feet | 18 feet | 10 feet | 1 set of 3 banners per permanent venue
Pole sign7 | 24 square feet | 12 feet | 10 feet | 1 for each frontage of each use
Political sign | 16 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | No limit
Private directional sign8 | 8 square feet | 4 feet | 5 feet | No limit
Public parks and open space interpretative or orientation sign6 | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | No limit
Public safety sign8 | 8 square feet | 6 feet | 10 feet | No limit
Real estate sign | 24 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Window sign | 12 square feet | See note 1 | n/a | No limit
Notes:
1. For height limits on building signs, see subsection 21A.46.070J of this chapter.
2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
3. Allowed only in parks 28 acres or larger, and does not apply to public property used for cemeteries, golf courses, river banks, trails or natural open space areas.
4. Park banner signs must be grouped within an 18 foot radius.
5. Park banner signs must have a consistent design.
6. Interpretive or orientation signs are allowed on publicly owned open space zoned lands subject to location and number approved by the appropriate agencies governing such properties consistent with this section.
7. Pole signs without clearance standards are permitted on public open space lands subject to being placed in manner that they do not project over any walk or pathway and are subject to minimum setback standards and location approval by the appropriate agencies governing such properties consistent with this section.
8. Trail wayfinding signs are a type of directional and public safety sign that are required to be set back from the trail edge with a maximum height of 6 feet and a minimum setback of 5 feet from a public right-of-way line.
6. Illumination: Illuminated signs where permitted shall be limited to flat signs, monument signs, window signs, and development entry signs.
7. Sign Type, Size And Height Standards For The NOS Natural Open Space District:
STANDARDS FOR THE NOS NATURAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT1
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Free-standing Signs | Minimum Setback | Number Of Signs Permitted
Development entry sign | 18 square feet each | 4 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage
Government sign | 8 square feet | 6 feet | None | No limit
Open space interpretative or orientation sign2 | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | No limit
Pole sign3 | 24 square feet | 12 feet | 10 feet | 1 for each frontage of each use
Private directional sign4 | 6 square feet | 4 feet | 5 feet | No limit
Public safety sign4 | 8 square feet | 6 feet | 10 feet | No limit
Notes:
1. Signs within the NOS Natural Open Space District shall not be illuminated.
2. Interpretive or orientation signs are allowed on publicly owned natural open space zoned lands subject to location and number approved by the appropriate agencies governing such properties consistent with this section.
3. Pole signs without clearance standards are permitted on public natural open space lands subject to being placed in manner that they do not project over any walk or pathway and are subject to minimum setback standards and location approval by the appropriate agencies governing such properties consistent with this section.
4. Trail wayfinding signs are a type of directional and public safety sign that are required to be set back from the trail edge with a maximum height of 6 feet and a minimum setback of 5 feet from a public right-of-way line.
F. Sign Regulations For The MH Mobile Home Park District:
1. Purpose: Signage for the MH District should be limited to situations typically accessory to single-family dwellings within a mobile home development. The sign regulations of this district are intended to limit the number, size and duration of signage in order to prevent the creation of nuisance impacts on the use and enjoyment of surrounding property.
2. Applicability: Regulations in subsection F3 of this section shall apply to all land within the MH District.
3. Sign Type, Size And Height Standards:
STANDARDS FOR THE MH DISTRICT
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height | Number Of Signs Permitted
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height | Number Of Signs Permitted
Construction sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet1 | 1 per dwelling
Development entry sign2 | 40 square feet | 8 feet1 | 1 per entry
Garage/yard sale sign | 6 square feet | 4 feet1 | 1 per dwelling
Monument sign2 | 60 square feet | 8 feet | 1 per street frontage
Nameplate | 1 square foot | 6 feet | 1 per dwelling
New development sign | 160 square feet maximum per sign; 200 square feet total | 10 feet1 | 1 per public street frontage
Political sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet1 | No limit
Private directional sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet1 | No limit
Public safety sign | 8 square feet | 6 feet | No limit
Real estate sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet1 | 1 per dwelling
Special event sign | 16 square feet | 6 feet1 | 1 per building
Notes:
1. A 5 foot setback is required.
2. Shall have a 5 foot setback, unless integrated into the fence structure. Height requirements for fence apply.
4. Illumination: Signs for residential uses shall not be internally illuminated, except for new development signs and development entry signs.
G. Sign Regulations For The EI Extractive Industries District:
1. Purpose: Sign regulations for the EI District are intended to provide for appropriate identification for mining/extractive industries. The principal need for signage in this district is the identification of the use, including entry into the site.
2. Applicability: Regulations in subsection G3 of this section shall apply to all lots within the EI District.
3. Sign Type, Size And Height Standards:
STANDARDS FOR THE EI DISTRICT
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type | Limit On Combined Number Of Signs2
Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type | Limit On Combined Number Of Signs2
Construction sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 1 per street frontage | None
Development entry sign | 20 square feet per linear foot of street frontage; 100 square feet maximum | 8 feet | 1 per street frontage | None
Flat sign | 2 square feet per linear foot of building frontage | See note 1 | 1 per building frontage | 1 per building frontage
Monument sign | 60 square feet | 8 feet | 1 per street frontage | None
Pole sign | 50 square feet | 30 feet | 1 per street frontage | None
Political sign | 16 square feet | 4 feet | No limit | None
Private directional sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet | No limit | None
Public safety sign | 8 square feet | 6 feet | No limit | None
Real estate sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 1 per street frontage | None
Wall sign | 1 square foot per linear foot of building frontage; not to exceed 60 square feet | See note 1 | 1 per building frontage | 1 per building frontage
Window sign | 25% of total frontage window area per building | See note 1 | No limit | None
Notes:
1. For limits on height of building signs, see subsection 21A.46.070J of this chapter.
2. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.
4. Supplementary Regulations:
a. Sign Setbacks: A pole sign shall be set back thirty feet (30') from the property line with a six foot (6') maximum projection into the setback. All other freestanding signs shall be set back not less than five feet (5') from any property line. (Ord. 3-26, 2026: Ord. 44-23, 2023: Ord. 13-19, 2019: Ord. 56-14, 2014: Ord. 75-12, 2012: Ord. 19-11, 2011: Ord. 80-05 § 1 (Exh. A), 2005: Ord. 73-02 §§ 13, 14 (Exh. F), 2002: Ord. 53-00 § 5, 2000: Ord. 14-00 §§ 13, 14, 2000: Ord. 35-99 §§ 81-83, 1999: Ord. 44-98 § 2, 1998: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995)
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