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Salt Lake City Code tit. 21A, pt. IV, ch. 21A.36
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Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.010 USE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS

21A.36.010: USE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS: The following rules shall apply to the use of land and buildings in each zoning district: A. Enclosed Business Activity: All business activity, service, storage, merchandise, display, repair, processing, assembly and manufacturing shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed building except where specifically provided otherwise. Permitted off street parking lots, off street loading facilities, and outdoor sales in zoning districts where such outdoor sales are permitted, need not be enclosed. B. One Principal Building Per Lot: Not more than one principal building shall be located on any lot except that: 1. With the exception of buildings located in the FR, R-1, SR and R-2 Districts, more than one principal building may be located on a lot subject to all principal buildings having frontage along a public street. 2. Lots in the RP, BP, M-1, M-2, M-1A, AG, AG-2, AG-5, A, OS, NOS, and EI Districts may have multiple buildings on a single lot regardless of street frontage and subject to meeting all other zoning regulations. 3. This section does not apply in instances where multiple buildings on a lot are regulated elsewhere in this title. C. Frontage Of Lot On Public Street: All lots shall front on a public street unless specifically exempted from this requirement by other provisions of this title. D. Hazardous Waste Prohibition: It is unlawful to permanently store or dispose of hazardous waste within Salt Lake City except for incineration of hazardous waste as allowed in the industrial M-2 Zoning District. E. Flag Lots In Nonresidential Districts: In the CG, BP, RP, M-1, M-2 and M-1A Districts, flag lots shall be permitted, subject to subdivision regulations; provided, that: 1. As part of new subdivisions or through the planned development process only when the flag lot is proposed at the rear of an existing parcel; 2. The flag lot access strip shall have a minimum of twenty four feet (24') of frontage on a public street; and 3. The subdivision review process determines that it is not desirable or necessary to extend a public street to access the parcel. F. Regulations Conflicting with the Salt Lake City Wildland Urban Interface Code. The Salt Lake City Wildland Urban Interface Code as adopted in Title 18 shall take precedence when a provision of Title 21A conflicts with a provision of the Salt Lake City Wildland Urban Interface Code, but only as to those properties shown on the Salt Lake City Wildland Urban Interface Map. (Ord. 3-26, 2026: Ord. 68-25, 2025: Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 3-25, 2025: Ord. 8-18, 2018)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.020 CONFORMANCE WITH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

21A.36.020: CONFORMANCE WITH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: A. Conformance With District Requirements: New development shall comply with the requirements established in the applicable district regulations, except where specifically established otherwise elsewhere in this title. The following exceptions shall apply to noncomplying lots: 1. In residential districts: A single-family dwelling shall be permitted on noncomplying lots in all residential districts. 2. In nonresidential districts: Noncomplying lots in nonresidential districts shall be approved for any permitted use or conditional use allowed in the zoning district. B. Obstructions In Required Yards: Accessory uses and structures, and projections of the principal structure, may be located in a required yard only as indicated ("X") in table 21A.36.020B of this section. No portion of an obstruction authorized in table 21A.36.020B of this section shall extend beyond the authorized projection. Dimensions shall be measured from the finished surface of the building or structure. TABLE 21A.36.020B OBSTRUCTIONS IN REQUIRED YARDS1 Type Of Structure Or Use Obstruction | Front And Corner Side Yards | Side Yard | Rear Yard Type Of Structure Or Use Obstruction | Front And Corner Side Yards | Side Yard | Rear Yard Accessory buildings subject to the provisions of Chapter 21A.40, and located at least 1 foot from the side property line, except for the FP and FR Districts where no accessory building is permitted in any required yard. Accessory buildings shall be at least 10 feet from a principal residential building on an adjacent lot | | X3 | X Architectural ornament not elsewhere regulated so long as it projects no more than 1 foot and is at least 2 feet from lot lines | X | X | X Awnings and canopies, in residential districts only, that project not more than 2 1/2 feet into front, corner side, or side yards and not more than 5 feet into rear yards | X | X | X Balconies projecting no more than 5 feet | | | X Basketball hoop and backboard on or adjacent to permitted driveways | X | X | X Bay windows which are 1 story high, not more than 10 feet long, project 2 feet or less and are located not less than 4 feet from a lot line | X | X | X Below grade obstructions when there is no exterior evidence of the underground structure other than entrances and required venting, provided there are no conflicts with any easements or publicly owned infrastructure or utilities | X | X | X Mechanical equipment, subject to complying with the setback and screening requirements in 21A.40.100, except for swamp coolers and window mounted units, which shall be a minimum 2 feet from a lot line | X | X | X Grade changes subject to the following: | | | Changes of established grade in a nonresidential district to accommodate site retention or detention as required by the Department of Public Utilities | X | X | X Changes of established grade of 4 feet or less, provided that: 1. Grade changes over 2 feet located on a property line be supported by a retaining wall; 2. No portion of the retaining wall may exceed 4 feet in height above the established grade; and 3. For a terrace of retaining walls each retaining wall shall be separated by a minimum of 3 horizontal feet | X | X | X Changes of grade within the Northwest Quadrant Development Area and Eco-Industrial Buffer Area as identified in Section 21A.34.140 to reach an elevation as required for drainage by the Department of Public Utilities | X | X | X Chimneys so long as they project 2 feet or less into the yard and must be located not less than 2 feet from a lot line | | X | X Decks (uncovered) 2 feet high or less | X | X | X Decks (uncovered) over 2 feet high, and associated steps, not more than 32 square feet in area | | | X Eaves, not including gutters projecting 2 feet or less into the required yard. Where a 20 foot yard is provided, eaves may project 4 feet into the yard | X | X | X Fences or walls subject to applicable height restrictions of chapter 21A.40 | X | X | X Fire escapes projecting 4 feet or less | | | X Flagpoles: (subject to provisions of subsection c, table 21a.36.020c of this section) | | | Residential Districts: 1 permanent flagpole per street frontage | X | X | X Nonresidential Districts: 3 flagpoles per street frontage | X | X | X Ground mounted utility boxes subject to the provisions of Section 21A.40.160 | X | X | X Ham radio antennas subject to provisions of subsection 21A.40.090D | | | X Light poles for sport fields such as ballparks, stadiums, soccer fields, golf driving ranges, and similar uses when such a use is permitted | X | X | X Other accessory structures not regulated elsewhere and not exceeding 10 feet in height and 120 square feet in area | X | X | X Patios on grade | X | X | X Porches projecting 5 feet or less | | | X Recreational: | | | Playground equipment, private | | | X Playground equipment, public park or public open space | X | X | X Swimming pools (measured to the water line), game courts, and similar uses located at least 5 feet from all lot lines | | | X Refuse and recycling dumpster4 | | | X Accessibility ramps and lifts | X | X | X Steps and required landings 4 feet or less above or below grade which are necessary for access to a permitted building and located not less than 4 feet from a lot line | X | X | X Window wells projecting not more than 3 feet into a front or side yard | X | X | X Notes: 1. "X" denotes where obstructions are allowed. 2. The Planning Director or designee may allow grade changes in the FP and FR District to exceed 4 feet in height if necessary to ensure access to the property. 3. The accessory structure shall be located in accordance with Section 21A.40.050.A.3. 4. Only permitted in nonresidential zoning districts or in residential zoning districts where there are 4 or more dwellings units at a property. 1. Allowed obstructions in required yards for Schools, K-12 Public: a. All yards: (1) Parking stalls, vehicle drive aisles, and circulation elements necessary for the safe and efficient movement of people, bicycles, and vehicles. Curb cut locations, width, spacing and total number of curb cuts shall be determined by the Transportation Director on streets with city jurisdiction and the Utah Department of Transportation on streets under state jurisdiction. (2) Playground equipment and structures are allowed in any required yard. (3) Athletic fields and courts, including necessary accessory buildings to support the athletic facility. Bleachers over 20 feet in height shall be setback a minimum of 50 feet from a property line that is shared with a residential land use. b. Any other obstruction allowed in 21A.36.020 Conformance with Lot and Bulk Controls. C. Height Exceptions: Exceptions to the maximum building height in all zoning districts are allowed as indicated in table 21A.36.020C of this subsection. TABLE 21A.36.020C HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS Type | Extent Above Maximum Building Height Allowed By The District | Applicable Districts Type | Extent Above Maximum Building Height Allowed By The District | Applicable Districts Chimney | As required by local, State or Federal regulations | All zoning districts Church steeples or spires | No limit | All zoning districts Elevator/stairway tower or bulkhead | 16 feet | All zoning districts except those listed in chapter 21A.24 Flagpole | Maximum height of the zoning district in which the flagpole is located or 60 feet, whichever is less. | All zoning districts Light poles for sport fields such as ballparks, stadiums, soccer fields, golf driving ranges, and similar uses1 | Maximum height of the zoning district or 70 feet whichever is greater provided the lights are located a minimum of 30 feet from adjacent residential structures | All zoning districts that allow sport field activities and stadiums excluding parks less than 4 acres in size Parapet wall, railing, fence, or other similar safety feature or structure | 5 feet | All zoning districts, other than the FP, FR, R-1, R-2, SR, and OS districts Rooftop amenities2 | 5 feet | All zoning districts except those listed in chapter 21A.24 Unenclosed shade structures3 | 10 feet | All zoning districts except hose listed in chapter 21A.24 Note: 1. Lighting shall be shielded to eliminate excessive glare or light into adjacent properties and have cutoffs to protect the view of the night sky. 2. Amenities shall be setback at least 5 feet from all property lines. Physical separation, such as a fence or railing, shall be provided to delineate the rooftop amenity area, but the amenity may not enclosed with walls or include a roof. 3. Shade structures shall be setback a minimum of 5 feet from the properly line and may not cover more than 60% of the total rooftop area. The shade structures may not have any walls that are greater than 5 feet in height. D. Measuring of Height: Unless otherwise stated in the zoning district, height shall be measured from finished grade. E. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, all structures shall comply with the Sight Distance Triangle Requirements as defined and illustrated in Chapter 21A.62 of this title. Clear sight zone areas shall be provided as indicated in the Salt Lake City Off Street Parking Standards Manual. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may approve alternative design solutions that result in similar visual clearance and effectively mitigate safety concerns. (Ord. 3-26, 2026: Ord. 55B-25, 2025: Ord. 83-24, 2024: Ord. 37- 24, 2024: Ord. 29-24, 2024: Ord. 10-24, 2024: Ord. 75-23, 2023: Ord. 46-23, 2023: Ord. 64-21, 2021: Ord. 13-19, 2019: Ord. 59-17, 2017: Ord. 65-14, 2014: Ord. 12-14, 2014: Ord. 75-13, 2013: Ord. 62-13, 2013: Ord. 82-12, 2012: Ord. 73-11, 2011: Ord. 19-11, 2011: Ord. 62-09 § 4, 2009: Ord. 21-08 § 7 (Exh. F), 2008: Ord. 20-06 § 1, 2006: Ord. 13-04 §§ 13, 14 (Exhs. G, H), 2004: Ord. 73-02 § 6 (Exh. C), 2002: Ord. 59-02 § 1, 2002: Ord. 35-99 §§ 46 - 48, 1999: Ord. 30-98 § 3, 1998: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995: Ord. 26-95 § 2(18-2), 1995)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.030 HOME OCCUPATIONS

21A.36.030: HOME OCCUPATIONS: A. Purpose: This section establishes regulations for home occupations within all dwellings to ensure they are compatible with any surrounding residential land uses and do not negatively impact the surrounding neighborhood. Home occupations are intended to promote local and sustainable economic growth and development. B. Permitted Home Occupations: All home occupations not specifically listed as prohibited may be permitted subject to their compliance with the standards specified in Subsections G and H of this section. C. Home Occupations Prohibited: The following businesses, regardless of their conformance with the standards in Subsection G of this section, are prohibited as home occupations: 1. Auto repairs; 2. Kennels; 3. Welding shops or machine shops; 4. Large appliance/electronics or equipment repair or service (washers, dryers, refrigerators and other appliances or equipment that are too large to be carried in one individual's arms); 5. Truck hauling; 6. Deliveries; 7. Stables; 8. Bottling plant; 9. Commercial bakery; 10. Industrial assembly; 11. Laboratory, medical, dental, optical; 12. Laboratory, testing; and 13. Any use that causes the emission of odor, smoke, gas, dust, vibration, magnetic or electrical interference, offensive noise, or other similar impacts extending beyond the property line of the lot where the occupation is located is prohibited. D. Application: Applications for home occupations shall be filed with the Salt Lake City Business Licensing Division. Business license applications shall include the following information: 1. A complete description of the type of business proposed including the location of the storage and operations area for the home occupation; 2. The expected hours of operation of the business; 3. The expected number of clients per hour and total expected number of clients visiting the home per day; and 4. For home daycares, the applicant must submit the expected number and ages of children, the number of employees, both total for the day and the expected maximum number to be on the premises at any given time, along with proof of appropriate licensing from the State of Utah, or where applicable, proof of exemption. First and second home daycares each require a separate business license. E. License Required: It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or association to engage in a "home occupation" as defined in Chapter 21A.62 of this title without first obtaining a license pursuant to the provisions of Title 5, Chapter 5.02 of this code. 1. Exception: A license is not required if the zoning administrator determines that the impact of the home occupation does not exceed the impact of the primary residential use. The determination shall be based on the information provided to satisfy the standards of this section and compliance with the standards alone shall not be construed as not creating impacts. 2. Compliance with Standards: Prior to issuance of said license, the standards set forth in this section must be satisfied and all applicable fees shall be paid. 3. License Expiration: All home occupation business licenses shall be valid for one year, and may be renewed annually. F. Determination of Completeness: Upon receipt of an application for a home occupation, the zoning administrator shall make a determination of completeness pursuant to Section 21A.10.010 of this title. G. General Standards: Home daycares are exempt from the following standards and shall be subject to the standards in Subsection 21A.36.030.H. All other home occupations shall comply with the following standards: 1. The home occupation must be clearly incidental and secondary to the primary use of the dwelling for residential purposes; 2. The dwelling unit must be the principal place of residence for the person(s) conducting the home occupation; 3. The area of the residence, used for home occupations shall remain in character with the rest of the home except for such minor alterations necessary to conduct an approved home occupation; 4. The home occupation shall not be conducted in, nor in any way use, carport, or any portion of the yard. A home occupation may use a garage or other fully enclosed accessory structure provided all other standards in this section are met. As per Section 21A.36.200 of this chapter, a home occupation license to distribute produce grown on the premises for off premises sales may be conducted in the rear yard and include the use of accessory buildings but may not occupy required parking areas; 5. The home occupation work conducted at the residence shall not involve more than one employee from outside of the home, persons lawfully living in the residence may be employed; 6. Except for those vehicles identified by this chapter (urban farms), and the applicant's personal transportation, there shall be no vehicles or equipment stored outdoors, which would not normally be found at a residence. Service vehicles defined as an "automobile" in Chapter 21A.62 of this title which double as a personal vehicle such as taxicabs, limousine, or other vehicles used for mobile businesses and used for off site services may only be parked on site in a legal parking area; 7. Delivery of merchandise, goods, or equipment, to the site of the home occupation, shall be made by a vehicle typically employed in residential deliveries. No deliveries to the site of the home occupation by semitractor/trailer truck shall be permitted. Loading and deliveries to the site of the home occupation shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.; 8. No mechanical or electrical apparatus, equipment or tools shall be permitted in the home occupation except those which are commonly associated with a residential use or as are customary to home crafts, and which do not exceed 220 volts; 9. Tools, items, and equipment which are offensive or noxious by reason of the emission of odor, smoke, gas, dust, vibration, magnetic or electrical interference, noise, or other similar impacts extending beyond the property line of the lot where the occupation is located, are prohibited. Tools, items, and equipment used for the operation and maintenance of an urban farm must comply with those storage requirements itemized by Section 21A.36.200 of this chapter; 10. Stock in trade, inventory or other merchandise shall be allowed to be kept only in the interior space of the dwelling; 11. No outdoor storage is permitted in conjunction with the occupation other than produce for off premises sales, outlined in Subsection G.4 of this section; 12. Home occupations involving visitations from pedestrian or vehicular traffic shall only be conducted between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M.; 13. Any home occupation requiring client(s) visitation shall not occur at a frequency of greater than two clients per hour, and no more than one client may be served at one time and not more than one place of vehicular parking shall be occupied by a client at any time. Client(s) shall include one or more person(s) with a unified interest in visiting the home occupation at one specific time; 14. Only one nonilluminated nameplate, with a maximum sign face as specified in Chapter 21A.46 of this title, stating the name of the business or occupant and mounted flat against the building, shall be allowed. Except for the permitted nameplate, the home occupation shall not make or require any internal alterations, other than those necessary for an approved home occupation, nor any external alterations to the residence that creates the appearance of a commercial operation, nor shall the home occupation provide any visible evidence from the exterior that the building is being used for any other purpose than that of a residence; and 15. Direct retail sales are prohibited. Incidental or secondary sales ensuing from the services provided in conjunction with the home occupation are permitted. Limited sales or distribution of produce grown from an urban farm shall be permitted as specified by Section 21A.36.200 of this chapter. H. Home Daycare Standards: A home daycare as defined in Chapter 21A.62 of this title may be allowed as a home occupation within a legally established residential dwelling, except in the M-1 and M-2 Districts. Home daycares shall comply with the following standards: 1. Group size shall not exceed 16 children at any one time, supervised by the number of caregivers required according to state licensing requirements; 2. Outdoor play areas provided for the home daycare shall be located only in the rear or side yards of the dwelling; 3. The home daycare must be accessory to the primary residential use of the dwelling (a second home daycare is exempt from this standard as permitted by state regulations); 4. The dwelling must be the home daycare provider's primary residence (a second home daycare is exempt from this standard as permitted by state regulations); 5. The dwelling used for the home daycare shall remain in character with the residence except for minor alterations necessary to conduct the home daycare; and, 6. A provider operating a home daycare within their primary residence may obtain an additional business license for a second home daycare within a separate residential dwelling that is not their primary residence as allowed by state regulations, provided: a. The first home daycare is operating under an active business license, and the home occupation is in good standing with the city; and b. The structure is not altered in any way that would prevent future use as a residential dwelling. I. Decision by the Zoning Administrator: The zoning administrator shall issue a permit for the home occupation if they find that the standards of this title are met. J. Loss of Home Occupation Use: The zoning administrator may terminate any home occupation use upon making findings that support either or both of the following conclusions: 1. Any of the required licenses or permits necessary for the operation of the business have been revoked or suspended; or 2. Any of the provisions of this section have been violated. K. Termination of Home Occupation: The licensee shall be responsible for the operation of the licensed premises in conformance with this code. Any business license issued by the city may be suspended or revoked per the provisions of Title 5, Chapter 5.02 and this section. L. Appeals: 1. Any termination of a home occupation may be appealed pursuant to the provisions of Title 5, Chapter 5.02 of this code as if the termination were a business license revocation. 2. Any person adversely affected by the denial or issuance of a permit for a home occupation may appeal that decision to the appeals hearing officer pursuant to Chapter 21A.16 of this title. M. Existing Home Occupation Licenses: Existing licenses for home occupations which were legal under the prior zoning ordinance regulating home occupations but which are not permitted under this title are subject to the provisions of Chapter 21A.38 of this title. N. Nontransferability: Permits for home occupations are personal to the applicant, nontransferable and do not run with the land. (Ord. 3-26, 2026: Ord. 8-24, 2024: Ord. 3-13, 2013)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.110 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

21A.36.110: COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY: A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of this section is to permit the establishment of a "community correctional facility" as defined in chapter 21A.62 of this title, subject to the provisions of this section that provide a community involvement process and site selection criteria to address the health and safety of the community including neighboring properties and facility residents. B. State And City Licensing: No community correctional facility shall be established, operated or maintained within the city without a valid license or operating contract issued by the Utah state division of licensing or department of corrections or other appropriate state agency, and without obtaining a Salt Lake City business license. For types of uses that do not require a state license, the applicant shall provide evidence from the state of Utah indicating that the state does not require a license for the particular facility. C. Small Community Correctional Facility Authorized As Conditional Use: A "small community correctional facility" means a "community correctional facility" as defined in chapter 21A.62 of this title that provides temporary occupancy for up to thirty (30) individuals exclusive of staff. Small community correctional facilities, as either principal or accessory uses, may be allowed as a conditional use, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 21A.54 of this title, pursuant to subsections B, E and F of this section and pursuant to sections 21A.33.030 and 21A.33.040 of this title. D. Large Community Correctional Facility Authorized As Conditional Use: A "large community correctional facility" means a "community correctional facility" as defined in chapter 21A.62 of this title that provides temporary occupancy for more than thirty (30) individuals exclusive of staff. Large community correctional facilities, as either principal or accessory uses, may be allowed as a conditional use, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 21A.54 of this title, and pursuant to subsections B, E and F of this section and pursuant to section 21A.33.040 of this title. E. Community Correctional Facility Authorized As Conditional Use: Community correctional facilities, as either principal or accessory uses, may be allowed as a conditional use, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 21A.54 of this title, pursuant to this subsection and subsections B, C, and F of this section, and pursuant to sections 21A.33.030 and 21A.33.040 of this title, subject to the following requirements and provisions: 1. Program Description Required: The applicant must provide a detailed description of the treatment program, operations, management and security plans of the facility, with the amount of information satisfactory to the planning director, which clearly indicate that the facility will operate as a "community correctional facility" as defined in chapter 21A.62 of this title and consistent with the purpose statement in this section. 2. Site Selection Standards: a. A small community correctional facility shall not be located within one-half (1/2) mile of any residential zoning district boundary. b. A large community correctional facility shall only be located within an M-1 light industrial zoning district and be located west of Interstate 215. A large community correctional facility shall not be located within one-half (1/2) mile of any residential zoning district boundary. c. Each community correctional facility shall not be closer than one-half (1/2) mile from any other community correctional facility. d. No community correctional facility shall be located within one-half (1/2) mile of any public or private K - 12 school, place of worship, public library, nursery school as a principal not ancillary or accessory use or children's daycare center as a principal not ancillary or accessory use, publicly owned playground or park. The establishment of such land uses within the specified spacing criteria after the occupancy of a community correctional facility shall not create nonconformity or be the sole cause for denial of a conditional use permit for the expansion of an existing authorized facility. e. Spacing requirements are measured in a straight line at the closest point from property line to property line. f. The site has reasonable access to transit. 3. Site Design Standards: The applicant shall provide site plan and conditional use application information that evidences that adequate setbacks and buffers between the property lines and any structures or fenced compounds enclosing usable areas of the facility are provided. Additional setbacks and buffer areas may be established by the planning commission to mitigate any determined potential impacts. Additional setback for buffer areas may include visitor parking, landscaping, storm drain detention basins exclusive of required landscaped setbacks. Any required fencing or walls as a condition of approval must be nonclimbable fencing or walls of a design approved as part of the conditional use approval. 4. Operational Limits: a. A community correctional facility may provide ancillary, temporary occupancy for individuals placed as part of, or in lieu of, confinement, rehabilitation, or treatment as such ancillary, temporary occupancy is described in section 21A.62.040 of this title. A community correctional facility's ancillary population shall remain less than twenty five percent (25%) of the facility's entire resident population. b. Community correctional facilities are for temporary occupancy. Residents shall not reside for a period greater than thirty six (36) months, excluding ancillary residents who shall not reside for a period greater than six (6) months. F. Conditions Of Approval: An applicant's failure to comply with the conditions of the conditional use approval or with any standards provided herein shall be grounds for revocation, suspension or modification of the conditions or the approval by the planning commission. Following the planning commission approval of a conditional use for a community correctional facility, the applicant shall submit to the planning director the most current operational and incident reports submitted to the state department of corrections every twelve (12) months. In addition to the state reports the applicant shall describe the effectiveness of any impact mitigation strategies required as part of the conditional use approval. G. Authority To Modify Regulations: In approving any community correctional facility, the Planning Commission may change, alter, modify or waive any provisions of this section as they apply to the proposed development. No such change, alteration, modification or waiver shall be approved unless the Planning Commission finds that the proposed development: 1. Will support the reconstruction and reuse of an existing structure and site in a manner that will not violate the purposes of the standards for which a community correctional facility may be approved pursuant to this section. (Ord. 66-13, 2013: Ord. 2-09 § 1, 2009)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.120 REGULATIONS FOR GAS STATIONS AND FUEL DISPENSING FACILITIES WITH UNDERGROUND AND/OR ABOVE- GROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS

21A.36.120: REGULATIONS FOR GAS STATIONS AND FUEL DISPENSING FACILITIES WITH UNDERGROUND AND/OR ABOVE- GROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS: Gas Stations and Accessory Uses that have fuel tanks on-site, such as Truck Stops, Fuel Distributors, and Storage uses, as defined in Chapter 21A.62 of this title, shall be allowed in zoning districts provided in Chapter 21A.33 "Land Use Tables", and are subject to the provisions of this section. Utility facilities, public safety uses, hospitals, and other similar uses that maintain fuel tanks for the purpose of storing fuel in order to provide emergency power are exempt from the provisions of this Section. A. General Standards: 1. All fuel dispensers and fuel storage tanks (above or underground) shall comply with the requirements of this section and all other applicable regulations, including the applicable reference standards and any other applicable regulations of the State of Utah and Federal regulators. In case of conflicting provisions in any of the above-listed rules, the strictest restrictions shall apply. 2. Distance from water bodies: All underground and above-ground fuel storage tanks and gas vents shall be a minimum of 350 feet from any existing water bodies (pond, river, stream, canal, etc.), water resources, public parks or open space -that are one acre and greater in size. 3. Distance from property lines: All underground and above-ground fuel storage tanks and gas vents shall be a minimum of 30 feet from any property line. 4. Associated pump islands shall be a minimum of 25 feet from any property line and adjacent buildings. 5. Fuel vents: When a canopy is provided, gas vents shall be located at the top of the gas pump canopy. 6. New underground fuel storage tanks: All new and replacement fuel storage tanks put underground shall be constructed of non-corrodible material or designed to prevent the release or threatened release of any stored fuel to ensure greater durability and lifespan. 7. Leak or surface-runoff contamination: If contamination occurs, the property owner shall be accountable for any cleanup and remediation of the subject property, any City property, and any downstream water or soil contamination. 8. Nonconforming status: Fuel tanks and pumps that are unused or out of service for one year or more shall be considered willfully abandoned and will not be eligible for nonconforming status. The use shall not be restored unless it is restored to comply with the standards of this section and all other applicable sections in this title. B. Additional Standards for Gas Stations: 1. Minimum Lot size: 30,000 square feet. A gas station may be located on a lot with another principal use when the lot complies with the minimum lot size. For the purposes of this regulation, a lot shall include a site that consists of multiple lots or parcels within a single development when the parking lot and circulation elements are shared across the boundaries of the lots or parcels 2. Minimum Lot Frontage: 150 feet along all public streets. For sites described in 21A.36.120.C.1, the lot frontage shall be measured for all lots or parcels involved. 3. Stacking Lane Standards: These standards ensure adequate on-site maneuvering and circulation areas, ensure that stacking vehicles do not impede traffic on abutting streets, and that stacking lanes will not have nuisance impacts on abutting residential lots. a. Stacking lanes shall be arranged to avoid conflicts with site access points, access to parking or loading spaces, and internal circulation routes to the maximum extent practicable. b. A minimum of 36 feet of stacking lane is required between a curb cut and the nearest gasoline pump. 4. Fuel Pump Standards: a. Fuel pumps shall be located on the site in a manner that does not interfere with easy access into or egress from the site at established driveway entrances. b. Fuel Pumps shall be located and oriented so all cars in line for motor fuel can be accommodated on-site and not block the sidewalk, the street, or any other portion of the public right of way. 5. Electric Vehicle Parking: Gas stations shall provide at least one (1) parking space dedicated to electric vehicles for every ten (10) required on-site parking spaces. Electric vehicle parking spaces shall count toward the minimum required number of parking spaces. The electric vehicle parking space shall be: a. Located in the same lot as the principal use. b. Signed clearly and conspicuously, such as special pavement marking or signage, indicating exclusive availability to electric vehicles; and c. Outfitted with a standard electric vehicle charging station. C. Additional Standards for Fuel Dispensing Facilities: 1. Above-ground fuel storage tanks shall: a. Provide a 25-foot clear radius from combustible materials, storage areas, parking/backing areas, and all buildings on the same lot. b. Have a maximum height of 20 feet from the finished grade. 2. An obscuring sight fence of six feet in height shall be required surrounding the fuel storage tanks and associated vehicle fueling areas. All required fencing shall be prewoven chain-link with slats, wood, brick, tilt-up concrete, masonry block, stone, metal, composite/recycled materials, or other manufactured materials or combination of materials commonly used for fencing. In addition, the fenced area must be paved with a nonpermeable surface. D. Upgrades to Nonconforming Gas Stations and Fuel Dispensing Facilities: 1. Replacing and Updating Tanks and Associated Equipment: An existing gas station may replace existing tanks and associated equipment in substantially the same location without having to comply with the provisions of this section. 2. Reconstruction: Existing gas stations that are noncomplying as to lot area, lot frontage, or tank setbacks may be demolished and reconstructed, provided the reconstructed use complies with the other applicable regulations of this section and the tank location is substantially the same. 3. The zoning administrator may modify the location of the fuel tanks and associated equipment if federal or state requirements or other legal requirements prevent locating the replacement tanks in a substantially similar location. 4. The zoning administrator may approve an alternate location for fuel tanks and associated equipment if the applicant can demonstrate that a more efficient and safe location is more appropriate. (Ord. 7-25, 2025)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.140 SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES

21A.36.140: SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES: A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of this section is to establish reasonable and uniform regulation to prevent the concentration of sexually oriented businesses or their location in areas deleterious to the community of Salt Lake City and to regulate the signage of such businesses to control the adverse effects of such signage and to prevent their inappropriate exposure to the community. The provisions of this section are to be construed as a regulation of time, place, and manner of the operation of these businesses consistent with the limitation provided by provisions of the United States and Utah Constitutions. B. Zoning Districts In Which Sexually Oriented Businesses Are Permitted: Subject to the additional restrictions set forth in this title, sexually oriented businesses shall be permitted in the zoning districts indicated in the land use tables of this title pursuant to conditional site plan review by the Planning Commission as provided in subsection D of this section. C. Nonconforming Sexually Oriented Businesses: For the purposes of this title, a legal nonconforming sexually oriented business may not be enlarged, expanded, or extended to occupy all or a part of another structure or site or be extended to occupy additional space or square footage within the same structure that it did not occupy pursuant to Salt Lake City approval. 1. A valid, existing sexually oriented business shall not be deemed nonconforming for purposes of this subsection C as the result of the subsequent location of a use specified in subsection F1, F2, or F3 of this section. D. Sexually Oriented Businesses Conditional Site Plan Review Required: The Planning Commission shall conduct a conditional site plan review for all sexually oriented businesses within the guidelines set forth in both this chapter and all other applicable sections of this title. The following list identifies the circumstances that shall require that a sexually oriented business come before the Planning Commission for conditional site plan review: 1. A project where new construction and site development of a sexually oriented business is involved; 2. A project where the conversion of a structure(s) into a sexually oriented business is being considered; or 3. A project where an existing sexually oriented business is contemplating an addition or expansion that would have at least one or more of the following effects: a. Alteration of traffic flows by way of ingress, egress, or within the site itself. b. Alteration or rearrangement of on site parking which results in a reduction or increase in the number of parking spaces or placement within a required yard area. c. Addition to structure that increases the existing floor area. d. The construction of additional off street parking areas to support a sexually oriented business. e. Alteration of existing signage, including the location and/or design. An alteration shall not be interpreted to include changing the text or copy on signs that are designed to accommodate changeable copy. 4. If a sexually oriented business does not fall under any of the categories listed in subsections D1 through D3 of this section, it shall not be subject to Planning Commission review; however, it shall comply with all distance and signage requirements as specified for sexually oriented businesses in this Code, including, without limitation, subsections F1 through F4 of this section. E. Application For Sexually Oriented Business Conditional Site Plan Review: Applications for conditional site plan review may be obtained from the City license authority and should be returned to the same when completed. The application for a conditional site plan review shall be filed with the City license authority on the same day that the application for a sexually oriented business license, if applicable, is filed with the license authority. The application for a conditional site plan review shall include the items listed in chapter 21A.58 of this title. F. Standards For Sexually Oriented Business Conditional Site Plan Review: The Planning Commission shall conduct a conditional site plan review for sexually oriented businesses for compliance with the following standards: 1. Required Distance From Other Uses: No sexually oriented business shall be located within a one thousand foot (1,000') radius of any place of worship, park, school, residential zoning district, residential use, or licensed child daycare center, as measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures, streets or other barriers from the nearest point of the property line of the school, park, place of worship, residential zoning district, residential use, or licensed child daycare center, to the nearest point of the property line of the sexually oriented business. For the purpose of this section, "park" shall include any public recreation or public open space that operates as a public gathering place, including a park, playground, swimming pool, golf course, athletic field, plaza, square, library grounds, and/or designated trail. 2. Required Distance From Gateway Corridors: No sexually oriented business shall be permitted to locate within one hundred sixty five feet (165') of any gateway corridor identified in subsection F6 of this section, as measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures, streets or other barriers, from the nearest point of the gateway corridor street right-of-way line to the nearest point of the property line of the sexually oriented business. If any block shall be surrounded on all four (4) sides by a designated gateway, then no sexually oriented business shall be permitted in that block. 3. Required Distance From Landmark Sites: No sexually oriented business shall be permitted within a three hundred thirty foot (330') radius of any landmark site. The distance shall be measured from the nearest point of the property line of the landmark site to the nearest point of the property line of the sexually oriented business without regard to intervening structures, streets or other barriers. 4. Concentration Prohibited: No sexually oriented businesses shall be allowed within a one thousand foot (1,000') radius of another sexually oriented business. The distance shall be measured from the nearest point of the property line of the existing sexually oriented business to the nearest point of the property line of the proposed sexually oriented business without regard to intervening structures, streets or other barriers. 5. Sign Regulations: Sexually oriented business signs shall be limited as follows: a. No more than one sign shall be allowed on sexually oriented business premises; b. No sign on the sexually oriented business premises shall be allowed to exceed eighteen (18) square feet; c. No animation shall be permitted on or around any sexually oriented business sign or on the exterior walls or roof of the premises; d. No descriptive art or designs depicting any activity related to, or inferring, the nature of the business shall be allowed on any sexually oriented business sign which shall contain alphanumeric copy only; e. Only flat wall signs shall be permitted for any sexually oriented business; f. Painted signs or painted wall advertising shall not be allowed; and g. Other than the signs specifically allowed by this title, the sexually oriented business shall not construct or allow to be constructed any temporary sign, banner, light, or other device designed to draw attention to the business location. 6. Gateway Corridors: For the purposes of regulating sexually oriented businesses, gateway corridors shall include: a. Beck Street from the northern City limits becoming 300 West Street to 900 South Street; b. 600 South Street from 200 East Street to 500 West Street; c. 500 South Street from 200 East Street to 500 West Street; d. Main Street from 700 South Street to North Temple Street; e. State Street from 600 South Street to North Temple Street; f. West Temple Street from 900 South Street to North Temple Street; g. 400 West from 900 South Street to Beck Street; h. 500 West from 600 South Street to North Temple Street; i. 400 South from 900 West to 200 East; j. 200 West from 900 South to 700 South; and k. 700 South from 200 West to Main Street. 7. Modifications May Be Required: The Planning Commission may require modifications to a proposed sexually oriented business conditional site plan as it relates to traffic and parking, site layout, environmental protection, landscaping, and signage. G. Payment Of Fee: The application shall be accompanied by the application fee shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule, plus the cost of first class postage for required notification mailing. No application shall be considered complete unless accompanied by fee payment. H. Public Hearing Notice Requirements: The Planning Commission shall hold at least one public hearing to review, consider and approve, approve with conditions, or deny a conditional site plan review application after public notification pursuant to chapter 21A.10 of this title. I. Completion Of Review Process: The City shall complete its review process within thirty (30) days of the day a complete sexually oriented business conditional site plan review application is filed. (Ord. 3-26, 2026: Ord. 46-17, 2017)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.150 FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES

21A.36.150: FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES: A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the provisions of this section is to regulate the establishment and operation of fraternities and sororities in residential areas of the City in order to ensure their compatibility with the character of existing residential neighborhoods adjacent to a university and to preserve the peacefulness and privacy of residents. B. Area In Which Permitted: A fraternity or sorority house occupied exclusively by the faculty or students of any college or university (together with appropriate supervisory personnel) and supervised by the authorities thereof shall only be established within the following boundaries: Commencing at the southeast corner of Butler Avenue and University Street said point also being the northwest corner of Lot 1 Block 4 Federal Heights Subdivision, a subdivision of the Northwest 1/4 Section 4, T.1.S., R.1.E. SLB&M and running north 89°58'3" east 50 feet; thence southeasterly along a 220 foot radius curve to the right 86.34 feet to the northeast corner Lot 5 said Block 4; thence south 22°27'30" west 146.5 feet to the center line of a 14 foot alley; thence southeasterly along a 73.5 foot radius curve to the right (along the center line of said alley) 28.51 feet; thence south 45°1'57" east along the center line of said alley 224.48 feet to the center line of an east-west running alley; thence north 89°57'30" east along the center line of said alley 305.56 feet more or less to the east line of Butler Avenue; thence northwesterly along a 149 foot radius curve to the left (the east line of Butler Avenue) 70.12 feet more or less to the northwest corner of Lot 57 Block 3 Federal Heights Subdivision; thence north 68°12'52" east 180 feet more or less to the center line of an existing alley; thence southeasterly along a 460.75 foot radius curve to the left (center line of said alley) 113.57 feet; thence north 10°8'59" east 135.0 feet to the south line of Federal Way; thence easterly along 325.75 foot radius curve to the left 58.12 feet to the west line of Wolcott Street; thence north 89°58'3" east 228.8 feet along the south line of Federal Way to the center line of an existing alley; thence south along the center line of the existing alley 325.00 feet to the north line of 100 South Street; thence west along the north line of 100 South Street 730.56 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 33 Block 4 Federal Heights Subdivision; thence north 70°46'57" west 112.71 feet; thence northwesterly along a 38.0 foot radius curve to the right 29.72 feet to a point on the east line of University Street said point being 52.85 feet south of the northwest corner Lot 38 Block 4 Federal Heights Subdivision; thence north 0°2'30" west 385.28 feet to the point of beginning. C. Supervision Defined: The phrase "supervised by the authorities" of the college or university, as used in this section, and as also applicable to any existing fraternity or sorority house outside the boundaries set forth above which may have a nonconforming use right, shall be defined to require the following: 1. On or before September 1 of each year, and at such other times as the Planning Director may deem such a certification appropriate, each college or university having students or faculty residing in a fraternity or sorority house shall certify to the City, by filing a declaration with the Planning Director, that the college or university has promulgated, adopted and is monitoring compliance with rules concerning fraternity or sorority houses. All rules concerning fraternity or sorority houses promulgated and adopted by any college or university pursuant to this section shall, at a minimum, require the following: a. No one under twenty one (21) years of age shall be allowed to consume alcoholic beverages on the premises of any fraternity or sorority (the term "premises" shall include all areas owned, controlled or routinely used by the fraternity or sorority, including parking areas); b. No charge shall be levied for the purchase of alcoholic beverages consumed on the premises; c. No admission charge shall be levied at any activity on the premises of any fraternity or sorority at which alcoholic beverages are consumed; d. No funds of any fraternity or sorority shall be used to purchase alcoholic beverages and that no collection of funds shall be made by any fraternity or sorority, or any members thereof, for the purposes of purchasing alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises of any fraternity or sorority; e. At any activity on the premises of any fraternity or sorority where alcoholic beverages are consumed, there shall be food and alternative nonalcoholic beverages readily and visibly available for consumption; f. Except with respect to certain philanthropic activities as defined by the relevant college or university, only individuals bearing: 1) a personal invitation issued in advance, 2) an admission ticket issued in advance, or 3) identification of membership in the fraternity/sorority system of the relevant college or university shall be allowed to attend any activity on the premises of a fraternity or sorority; g. At any "philanthropic" function on the premises benefiting a recognized nonprofit organization sponsored by the fraternity or sorority, no alcohol may be present, sold or consumed; h. At any gathering, other than for a regularly scheduled chapter meeting or a regularly scheduled meal time, involving sixty (60) or more people on the premises of any fraternity or sorority, at which alcoholic beverages are served or consumed, the hosting fraternity/sorority shall hire uniformed Category 1 or 2 peace officers employed by the relevant college or university or the City in reasonable numbers, as may be determined by the relevant college or university, to assist in checking admission, checking identification and monitoring compliance with all applicable City and County ordinances, State laws and college or university regulations, and, furthermore, that a representative of at least twenty one (21) years of age from the hosting fraternity or sorority's house corporation be present at all times during such a gathering; i. No activities on the premises of any fraternity or sorority shall occur before eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. and activities shall close before eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. on all nights except Friday, Saturday and the day before any legal holiday, on which day such activities shall close by twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight; j. No band performances, amplified music or other activities shall take place outside on the premises of any fraternity or sorority between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. and any activities taken place outside or inside the premises of any fraternity or sorority at other times shall otherwise comply with all applicable City and County ordinances, State laws, and college or university regulations; k. No public lewd, obscene, or licentious activities will be sponsored or permitted on the premises by the fraternity or sorority; l. After any activity on the premises of any fraternity or sorority, the sponsoring entity must clean the exterior of the fraternity or sorority's property and all nearby property on which debris or garbage from the activity has been deposited by ten o'clock (10:00) A.M. the following morning; m. Each fraternity or sorority chapter shall have in place a risk management policy; and n. The appearance and landscaping of the premises of any fraternity or sorority shall be accomplished and maintained in a manner that is harmonious with the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood. D. Twenty Four Hour Telephone Line Required: Any college or university having students or faculty residing on the premises of any fraternity or sorority shall maintain a twenty four (24) hour telephone line for purposes of: 1. Receiving complaints regarding a fraternity or sorority's failure to abide by any applicable City or County ordinances, State laws, or college or university regulations and maintaining a permanent log thereof; and 2. Dispatching the appropriate university or law enforcement personnel regarding enforcement of college or university rules and regulations, but reserving to the City Police Department primary law enforcement duties. E. Effect On Existing Penal Provisions: Nothing in this section defining supervision shall be deemed to amend or modify any penal provision(s) of County, City or State law. Any college or university having students or faculty residing on the premises of any fraternity or sorority shall provide, at its own expense or at the expense of the fraternity and sorority houses, a two (2) officer roving police patrol in the area occupied by the college or university's fraternities and sororities between the hours of nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. and one o'clock (1:00) A.M. on Friday and Saturday evenings during the college's or university's academic year, which patrol shall be in radio contact with the dispatcher provided for the foregoing subsection and which shall, as its sole responsibility, be responsible for monitoring compliance by all such fraternities and sororities with all applicable City and County ordinances, State laws, and college or university regulations. (Ord. 81-97 § 1, 1997: Ord. 26-95 § 2(18-15), 1995)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.160 MOBILE BUSINESSES

21A.36.160: MOBILE BUSINESSES: A. Mobile Business Allowed: A mobile business is permitted as indicated in this Section. 1. Public Rights of Way: Mobile businesses located in a right of way shall comply with Title 5, Chapters 5.65 and 5.69. 2. Private Property: Mobile businesses shall be permitted on private property when: a. The use is listed as permitted in the land use tables found in 21A.33. b. The property is located on government-owned property and the government entity has authorized the mobile business to operate on the property. c. The mobile business is associated with a special event or temporary use located in any zoning district and is less than 12 hours in duration. d. The mobile business is associated with a public event located in any zoning district that has been authorized by the city, including when the private property is within ¼ mile of a public event held on a public right of way. 3. Provisions found in this section shall not apply to seasonal farm stands and other temporary merchants or uses that are specifically authorized by this title or other City ordinances. 4 Limitations on vending carts: Nonmotorized mobile pushcarts may only prepare and sell food, beverages, or similar items. B. Business License and Fees Required: A business license is required for the operation of a mobile business as set forth in Title 5, Chapters 5.65 and 5.69. C. Business Activity to be Temporary: All business activity related to mobile businesses shall be of a temporary nature subject to the requirements below: 1. A mobile business may not park in one individual location for the purpose of conducting business for more than 12 hours during any 24 hour period. 2. No overnight parking is allowed. D. Location and Placement Requirements: A mobile business shall: 1. Only access a property using driveways and park on surfaces that comply with the standards for surfacing in the Off Street Parking Standards Manual; 2. Park in legally established parking areas or areas that allow vehicular staging. Parking shall not be allowed when blocking traffic, such as on a sidewalk, driveway, trail, or other pedestrian way open to the public, and when creating a dangerous situation, including within a sight distance triangle, a fire zone, or near a fire hydrant. Exceptions to this provision may be approved as part of a special event permit authorized by the city; and 3. Not obstruct pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicle access to any land use, including properties that contain multiple land uses or businesses. E. A parked mobile business shall conform to all requirements in the Salt Lake City vehicle idling ordinances (Title 12, Chapter 12.58 of this Code). F. All materials generated from a mobile business that are to be disposed of shall be disposed of properly. It is illegal to discharge or dispose of any substance, material, food, or waste into the storm drain system. (Sections 17.84.100, prohibition of discharge into storm drain system; 17.36.220, prohibition against opening manhole covers, of this Code.) G. Mobile businesses shall comply with all other applicable City ordinances. H. Design and Operation Guidelines: 1. Mobile businesses that include the handling and distribution of food shall obtain approval from the Salt Lake Valley Health Department. 2. The mobile business shall not have a drive-through. 3. Vehicles shall be kept in good operating condition. 4. All grounds utilized by a mobile business shall be maintained in a clean condition at all times. 5. Trash and recycling containers shall be provided for the use of the business patrons. I. Signs: No signs shall be used to advertise the conduct of a mobile business at the premises other than that which is physically attached to the self-contained business, except temporary signs authorized by Section 21A.46.055 of this title. J. Multiple Mobile Businesses on a Property: Multiple mobile businesses may be located on the same property and at the same time. (Ord. 46-26, 2026: Ord. 46-17, 2017: Ord. 24-12, 2012)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.180 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

21A.36.180: ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: A. Purpose: The purpose of environmental performance standards is to help ensure that the activities and processes employed by any use protect the environment, and the use and enjoyment of nearby properties by limiting the emission of potentially harmful noise, vibration, air pollution, odor and other forms of environmental impacts. B. Scope Of Regulation: Any use established in any district after April 12, 1995, shall be operated as to comply with applicable performance standards governing noise, vibration, air pollution, odors, fire and explosion hazards and toxic substances. No use already established on April 12, 1995, shall be altered, enlarged, expanded or modified as to conflict with the performance standards applicable to such uses. C. Review By Other Agencies: In determining the compliance of any proposed use with applicable performance standards pursuant to this section, the Zoning Administrator may require an applicant for a zoning certificate to obtain review and comments upon the application as proposed from State and County agencies listed on the table below, or their successor agencies, as deemed necessary. See table of concurrent regulatory agencies below: TABLE OF CURRENT REGULATORY AGENCIES Environmental Category | Agency(ies) Environmental Category | Agency(ies) Noise | Salt Lake Valley Health regulation noise control Air pollution | Salt Lake Valley Health regulation air pollution control | State of Utah Division of Air Quality Odors | Salt Lake Valley health regulation air pollution control Toxic substances | Salt Lake Valley health regulations solid waste management facilities | State of Utah division of solid and hazardous waste Water pollution | State of Utah division of water quality | State of Utah division of drinking water Radiation hazards | State of Utah division of radiation control (Ord. 1-06 § 30, 2006: Ord. 26-95 § 2(18-18), 1995)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.190 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING STANDARDS FOR LEGAL CONFORMING SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLINGS, TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND TWIN HOMES IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS

21A.36.190: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING STANDARDS FOR LEGAL CONFORMING SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLINGS, TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND TWIN HOMES IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS: Any new single-family detached dwelling, two-family dwelling or twin home that is replacing a legal conforming single-family, two-family or twin home, in a nonresidential zoning district shall comply with the following standards: A. Front Facade Controls: To maintain architectural harmony and primary orientation along the street, all buildings shall be required to include an entrance door, and such other features as windows, balconies, porches, and other such architectural features in the front facade of the building, totaling not less than ten percent (10%) of the front facade elevation area, excluding any area used for roof structures. For buildings constructed on a corner lot, only one front facade is required in either the front or corner side facade of the building. B. Basement Structures: All dwellings shall have at least one full story aboveground. Residential structures built into a hillside may have less than all elevations exposed when constrained by the slope of the site. C. Repealed. D. Repealed. E. Placement Of A Replacement Structure: Placement of a replacement structure on the existing lot should be consistent with the front yard setbacks of the existing residential structures on the street. Front yard setback must be in line with the average setback of the other principal buildings on the same block face, but not less than fifteen feet (15') from the front property line. For purposes of determining the average setback, steps under three feet (3') in height and eaves projecting three feet (3') or less may project into the required front yard. F. Scale And Mass Of The Replacement Structure: The scale and mass of the replacement structure should be compatible with that of the existing adjacent residential structures and not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the structure it is replacing. Replacement structures which exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the original footprint may be allowed as a conditional use subject to the provisions of chapter 21A.54 of this title. (Ord. 3-26, 2026: Ord. 29-24, 2024: Ord. 63-03 § 3, 2003)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.200 STANDARDS FOR AN URBAN FARM

21A.36.200: STANDARDS FOR AN URBAN FARM: A. Accessory Buildings: Accessory buildings associated with urban farms are subject to the standards in chapter 21A.40, "Accessory Uses, Buildings And Structures", of this title and the requirements of the international building code. Structures, such as coops and pens, associated with the keeping and raising of animals, livestock, and poultry must meet the requirements of title 8, chapter 8.08, "Keeping Animals, Livestock And Poultry", of this code and are subject to the requirements of the adopted building code, when applicable. B. Riparian Corridor: Urban farms proposed in a riparian corridor, as defined in section 21A.34.130 of this title, shall be subject to all rules and regulations therein. C. Storage Requirements: All flammables, pesticides and fertilizers shall be stored in accordance with the regulations of the uniform fire code and Utah state department of agriculture or successor agency. At a minimum, any area where such materials are stored shall have a continuous concrete floor and lip which is tall enough to contain one hundred ten percent (110%) of the volume of all the materials stored in the area. No pesticides, chemical fertilizers or other hazardous materials shall be stored outside of buildings. D. Disposal Requirements: All flammables, pesticides, fertilizers and other hazardous wastes should be disposed of according to federal and state requirements. E. Large Vehicles: No vehicles in excess of five (5) tons shall be kept, stored or parked on the property, except that such vehicles may be on the property as necessary for completion of grading performed in accordance with a grading permit issued by the city building services division. F. Hours Of Operation: All urban farm related uses shall operate only during daylight hours, except for irrigation. G. Irrigation Systems: Sufficient irrigation shall be provided to cover all needs of the urban farm. Irrigation systems designed for water conservation such as, but not limited to, hand watering, and drip irrigation are strongly encouraged. H. Delivery And Pick Up: In single-family and two-family zones, delivery and pick up of products is allowed provided pick up times are staggered so that only one patron is on site at a time. I. Parking: Parking for an urban farm shall comply with the provisions governing off street parking and loading in Chapter 21A.44 of this title. All vehicular circulation, staging, and parking shall be on a hard surface. J. On Site Sales And Events: Products produced or grown on urban farms may be donated or sold on site provided the following requirements are met: 1. The sales stand may not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet in size. 2. Signs are allowed as temporary portable signs subject to the regulations in section 21A.46.055 of this title. Signs must be removed immediately following the sale each day. 3. All necessary city business licenses shall be obtained prior to the sale. 4. Sales stands must be set back a minimum of ten feet (10') from the edge of pavement of a city street. 5. The sales stand shall be a nonpermanent structure, and must be removed immediately following the sale. 6. Perishable foods must be stored in a vermin proof area or container when the facility is closed. K. Fencing: Fencing of urban farms shall comply with the standards in section 21A.40.120, "Regulation Of Fences, Walls And Hedges", of this title. L. License: A business license is required for an urban farm. When the urban farm is accessory to a residential use, a home occupation license is required. M. Demolition Of A Single-Family Dwelling: No more than one single-family dwelling may be demolished for an urban farm. Any proposed demolition is subject to all requirements in section 18.64.050, "Residential Demolition Provisions", of this code. (Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 67-22, 2022: Ord. 21-11, 2011)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.210 STANDARDS FOR A COMMUNITY GARDEN

21A.36.210: STANDARDS FOR A COMMUNITY GARDEN: A. Accessory Buildings: Accessory buildings associated with community gardens are subject to the standards in chapter 21A.40, "Accessory Uses, Buildings And Structures", of this title and the requirements of the international building code. Structures, such as coops and pens, associated with the keeping and raising of animals, livestock, and poultry must meet with the requirements of title 8, chapter 8.08, "Keeping Animals, Livestock And Poultry", of this code and are subject to the requirements of the adopted building code, when applicable. B. Riparian Corridor: Community gardens proposed in a riparian corridor, as defined in section 21A.34.130 of this title shall be subject to all rules and regulations therein. C. Disposal Requirements: All flammables, pesticides, fertilizers and other hazardous wastes should be disposed of according to federal and state requirements. D. Hours Of Operation: Community gardens shall conform with title 9, chapter 9.28, "Noise Control", of this code and other applicable county health department regulations. E. Large Vehicles: No vehicles in excess of five (5) tons shall be kept or stored on the property, except that such vehicles may be on the property as necessary for completion of grading performed in accordance with a grading permit issued by the city building services division. F. Irrigation: Sufficient irrigation shall be provided to cover all needs of the community garden. Irrigation systems designed for water conservation such as, but not limited to, hand watering, and drip irrigation are strongly encouraged. G. Parking: Unless otherwise required by the transportation division, community gardens shall be exempt from the off street parking requirements of chapter 21A.44, "Off Street Parking, Mobility And Loading", of this title. All vehicular circulation, staging, and parking provided shall be on a hard surfaced area. Any on street parking is to comply with the existing roadway status. H. On Site Sales And Events: Owners and producers associated with community gardens may conduct educational or promotional events, and sell locally grown products on site provided the following requirements are met: 1. The sale or event is directly linked to the community garden. No external events such as a reception or sales of products and goods not generally associated with a community garden are allowed, unless the event is otherwise allowed in the zone by the zoning ordinance. 2. Signs are allowed as temporary portable signs subject to the regulations in section 21A.46.055 of this title. Signs must be removed immediately following the sale or event each day. 3. All required city business licenses and permits shall be obtained prior to the sale or event. 4. Sales stands and exhibits are not allowed within the public right of way except in an area abutting a community garden. 5. The sales stand and exhibits shall be nonpermanent structures, and must be removed immediately following the sale or event. 6. Perishable foods must be stored in a verminproof area or container when the facility is closed. I. Fencing: Fencing of community gardens will comply with the standards in section 21A.40.120, "Regulation Of Fences, Walls And Hedges", of this title. J. Demolition Of A Single-Family Dwelling: No more than one single-family dwelling may be demolished for a community garden. Any proposed demolition is subject to all requirements in section 18.64.050, "Residential Demolition Provisions", of this code. (Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 62-13, 2013: Ord. 21-11, 2011)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.220 STANDARDS FOR A SEASONAL FARM STAND

21A.36.220: STANDARDS FOR A SEASONAL FARM STAND: A. Duration: Business activity associated with a seasonal farm stand shall be of a temporary nature. B. Right Of Way: No seasonal farm stand is allowed within the public right of way. C. Third Party Location: No business activity shall take place on the premises of a third party without first receiving written permission from the property owner. D. Parking: Unless approved by the transportation division, if the seasonal farm stand is located within an existing parking lot, it shall not remove or encroach upon required off street parking or loading areas for other uses on the site or impede access to parking or loading areas. All vehicular circulation, staging, and parking provided shall be on a hard surfaced area. Any on street parking shall comply with the existing roadway status. E. Setback: Seasonal farm stands must be set back a minimum of ten feet (10') from the edge of pavement of a city street. F. Size: A seasonal farm stand may not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in size. G. Food Preparation: Food preparation is prohibited at farm stands. H. Signs: Signs for a seasonal farm stand are allowed as temporary portable signs subject to the regulations in section 21A.46.055 of this title. Signs are not allowed to be placed more than fifty feet (50') from the stand location. I. Sales: Food crops and/or nonfood, ornamental crops, such as flowers grown locally are allowed to be sold at a seasonal food stand. Prepackaged "shelf stable" foods produced in close proximity to the farm stand may be sold as well, provided they are fully labeled and produced in an approved health department or Utah state department of agriculture facility. J. Animals: No live animals, birds, or fowl shall be kept or allowed within twenty feet (20') of any area where food is stored or held for sale. This requirement does not apply to guide dogs, signal dogs, or service dogs. K. Garbage: All garbage and refuse shall be stored and disposed of in accordance with established health department standards. L. Storage: Perishable foods must be stored in a vermin proof area or container when the facility is closed. (Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 21-11, 2011)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.230 STANDARDS FOR A SOLAR ARRAY

21A.36.230: STANDARDS FOR A SOLAR ARRAY: A. Setbacks: A solar array shall meet all minimum setback requirements for the zone in which it is located. In no case shall a solar array be located less than six feet (6') from a property line or other structure. B. Height: A solar array shall not exceed twenty feet (20') in height measured from established grade. C. Landscape Buffer: No landscaped buffer yards shall be required on a site with a solar array as a principal use. D. Code Compliance: Solar arrays are subject to review for compliance with all applicable international building and electrical code requirements by the Salt Lake City building services division. E. Solar Easements: Solar easements are not a requirement for city approval; nonetheless, a property owner who has installed or intends to install a solar array may negotiate a solar easement with adjacent property owners to ensure perpetual sun on the property. Any easement agreed upon must be recorded by the county recorder. F. Electrical Wires: All electrical wires associated with a solar array, shall be located underground except for wires connecting to the electrical distribution grid. G. Nonmaintained Or Abandoned Arrays: The building official may require each nonmaintained or abandoned solar array to be removed from the premises when such a system has not been repaired or put into use by the owner, person having control or person receiving benefit of such structure within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of nonmaintenance or abandonment is given to the owner, person having control or person receiving the benefit of such structure. The city may require a performance bond or other means of financial assurance to guarantee removal of abandoned structures. H. Utility Interconnection: No solar array shall be installed that does not meet the requirements of Rocky Mountain Power for an interconnected customer owned generator. Off grid systems shall be exempt from this requirement. I. Off Street Parking And Loading: No additional parking is required for a solar array; however, a solar array may not replace or hinder existing required parking and loading. (Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 21-11, 2011)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.240 STANDARDS FOR A LARGE WIND ENERGY SYSTEM

21A.36.240: STANDARDS FOR A LARGE WIND ENERGY SYSTEM: A. Total Height: The total height of the large wind energy system shall be limited to ninety meters (90 m) above existing grade or by FAA regulations, whichever dictates a lower height. B. Minimum Lot Size: Two (2) acres. C. Setbacks: A tower in a large wind energy system must be set back at least 1.25 times its total height from any property boundary, must be within the buildable area of the lot and at least 1.25 times its total height from any overhead utility power line. D. Noise: Noise emitted from the large wind energy system shall not exceed maximum sound levels set forth in title 9, chapter 9.28, "Noise Control", of this code. E. Blade Clearance: The vertical distance from existing grade to the tip of a wind generator blade when the blade is at its lowest point must be at least fifteen feet (15'). F. Electrical Wires: All electrical wires associated with a large wind energy system, other than wires necessary to connect the wind turbine to the tower wiring, the tower wiring to the disconnect junction box, and the grounding wires shall be located underground. G. Lighting: Lighting of tower(s) and turbine(s) is prohibited except where required by the federal aviation administration. H. Appearance, Color, And Finish: The wind turbine and tower shall remain painted or finished the color or finish that was originally applied by the manufacturer. I. Signs: All signs are prohibited, other than the manufacturer's or installer's identification, appropriate warning signs, or owner identification on a wind turbine, tower, building, or other associated structure. J. Utility Interconnection: No large wind energy system shall be installed that does not meet the requirements of local utility providers for an interconnected customer owned generator. Off grid systems shall be exempt from this requirement. K. Nonmaintained Or Abandoned Facilities: The building official may require each nonmaintained or abandoned large wind energy system to be removed from the premises at the cost of the owner when such a system has not been repaired or put into use by the owner, person having control or person receiving benefit of such structure within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of nonmaintenance or abandonment is given to the owner, person having control or person receiving the benefit of such structure. The city may require a performance bond or other means of financial assurance to guarantee removal of abandoned structures. L. Off Street Parking Or Loading Requirements: None. A large wind energy system shall not remove or encroach upon required parking or loading areas for other uses on the site or access to such parking or loading areas. (Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 21-11, 2011)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.250 RECYCLING AND CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

21A.36.250: RECYCLING AND CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT: A. Purpose Statement: The requirements of this section are intended to promote recycling by providing dedicated space for such activities in developments and to promote efficient management of construction and demolition waste. These requirements are also intended to help better manage the life of the local landfill by reducing the amount of materials entering the landfill, reducing municipal expenditures and saving taxpayer dollars through more efficient and reduced refuse collection services and preservation of natural resources for future generations. B. Scope Of Regulations: The recycling and waste reduction provisions of this title shall apply to all buildings and structures erected and all uses of land established after 1995. C. Site Plan Information: Any application for a building permit shall include a site plan, drawn to scale and fully dimensioned, showing the location and size of the recycling collection station, if applicable, to be provided in compliance with this title. D. Designation Of Recycling Collection Station In The Multi- Family Residential, Nonresidential And Mixed Use Districts: All construction of new principal buildings and all remodels/expansions greater than one thousand (1,000) square feet in gross floor area shall include a recycling collection station as part of the development. All new developments and remodels/expansions in the mixed use districts may provide a shared recycling collection station subject to approval from the zoning administrator. The recycling collection station shall be accessible to collection services, including adequate on site vehicular pick up service and subject to the location provisions of section 21A.36.020 of this chapter. E. Voluntary Conversion Of Parking Spaces To Provide A Recycling Collection Station: These provisions apply to existing developments in all zones except single-family and R-2 single- and two-family residential districts that do not currently meet the recycling collection station requirements of this code. Existing developments may convert up to six (6) existing on site parking spaces in order to accommodate the installation of a recycling collection station. Such a conversion may be allowed through administrative approval when the zoning administrator finds that the following conditions exist: 1. When the existing parking on site is not reduced by more than ten percent (10%). If ten percent (10%) equates to less than one parking stall, then only one parking stall can be eliminated to accommodate the recycling collection station; 2. The recycling collection station is centrally located such that it is easily accessible to all users; 3. Adequate space exists for the recycling collection station to be accessed by service vehicles on site; 4. The zoning administrator may request additional review from the transportation division; and 5. The property owner, or authorized agent or homeowners' association, if applicable, provide proof of a valid contract stipulating that the owner will maintain or contract ongoing recycling services to the development. F. Construction Waste Management Plan Requirement For Development Or Demolition Applications: A construction waste management plan shall be submitted with all new development and/or demolition permit applications. These provisions apply to the following: 1. New construction of multi-family developments with three (3) or more dwelling units; 2. New subdivision developments of over twenty (20) single-family homes; 3. All new mixed use and nonresidential developments that exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet; 4. The demolition of any principal structure; and 5. Any expansion, alterations or modification that increases the existing development's gross floor area by at least one thousand (1,000) square feet. G. Construction Waste Management Plan: A construction waste management plan shall be submitted with all new development and/or demolition permit applications and shall describe how at least fifty five percent (55%), by weight, of new construction waste materials and demolition waste will be recycled or reused. The construction waste management plan shall also describe: 1. Steps that will be taken to reduce the amount of waste created by the project. 2. How subcontractors and employees will be trained to ensure material will be reused or recycled to the maximum extent possible. 3. On site collection system for waste, including any separation required. Hazardous waste must be kept separate for proper handling. 4. Total amount and types of construction and demolition waste material reused, recycled, or composted. 5. Amount and types of construction and demolition waste material landfilled. 6. Names of facilities which will receive or process any construction and demolition waste material. H. Issuance Of Certificate Of Occupancy: Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy the applicant shall submit a copy of the construction waste audit performed by the company (or companies) contracted to remove waste and recyclables. The audit receipt shall include information such as pictures and an itemized list of material contained in each load, the makeup of the waste stream and the percentage (by weight) of the materials recycled, reused or otherwise diverted from the landfill. I. Location Of Recycling Collection Station: Recycling collection stations shall be located indoors or outdoors, in yard areas as specified below. The purpose of the following regulations is to promote recycling through increased convenience and ensure the neat appearance of the recycling collection station so that it does not impact aesthetic values of the community. Recycling containers located in single-family and two-family residential districts shall be subject to the accessory storage limits of subsection 21A.24.010R of this title. 1. Multi-Family Residential Districts: In multi-family residential districts, recycling collection stations shall be either located in an enclosed principal building, accessory building, side yard or the rear yard and shall be designed and operated to accommodate on site recycling only. 2. Nonresidential Districts: In nonresidential districts or for nonresidential uses in residential districts recycling collection stations may be located, designed and operated to accommodate the recycling activities of both on site and off site users. J. Screening: 1. Recycling collection stations shall be screened from public view by a fence or wall, unless when exempt by other provisions of this title. 2. Recycling collection stations shall not be located within any required landscape yard or landscape buffer. K. Maintenance: All recycling collection stations shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition and free of litter. L. Advertising: Recycling collection stations shall not be used for advertising. The maximum sign area to be used for identification and instructions shall be ten (10) square feet. M. Reverse Vending Machines: Reverse vending machines shall not be permitted in residential districts, except as accessory uses to nonresidential uses. N. Donation Bins: Donation containers or bins for charitable purposes are exempt from screening or site location regulations and may be located in outdoor public locations for people to drop off clothing or other items for reuse or recycle. (Ord. 3-26, 2026: Ord. 12-14, 2014)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.300 ALCOHOL RELATED ESTABLISHMENTS

21A.36.300: ALCOHOL RELATED ESTABLISHMENTS: A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of this section is to permit the establishment of taverns, bar establishments, and brewpubs as defined in Chapter 21A.62 of this title, subject to licensing procedures, and where appropriate, conditional use standards. B. License Required: No tavern, bar establishment, or brewpub shall be established, operated, or maintained within the City without a valid license issued by the Utah State Division of Licensing, and without a valid business license issued by the City. C. Taverns, Bar Establishments, And Brewpubs; Authorized As Permitted Uses: Taverns, bar establishments, and brewpubs shall be permitted pursuant to subsection B of this section in zoning districts noted in the tables of permitted and conditional uses. D. Taverns, Bar Establishments, And Brewpubs; Authorized As Conditional Uses: Taverns, bar establishments, and brewpubs may be allowed as conditional uses pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 21A.54 of this title, and pursuant to subsection B of this section in zoning districts noted in the tables of permitted and conditional uses provided the following standards are achieved: 1. In approving a conditional use permit for a tavern, bar establishment, or brewpub, the Planning Commission shall: a. Require that a security and operations plan be prepared by the applicant and approved by the Salt Lake City Police Department and the building official, and filed with the City Recorder's Office, which shall include: (1) A complaint-response community relations program; and (2) A provision for a representative of the tavern, bar establishment, or brewpub to meet with neighbors upon request in order to attempt to resolve any neighborhood complaints regarding the operations on the business premises; (3) Design and construction requirements to ensure that any sound level originating within the premises, measured within fifteen feet (15') from an exterior wall or door thereof, does not exceed the maximum permissible sound level set forth for the applicable zoning district in Title 9, Chapter 9.28 of this Code; (4) A provision stating that live entertainment shall only be located within an enclosed building subject to the foregoing sound limit; (5) Prohibiting electronically amplified sound in any exterior portion of the premises; (6) Designation of a location for smoking tobacco outdoors in conformance with State law; (7) A provision stating that any trash strewn on the premises be collected and deposited in a trash receptacle by six o'clock (6:00) A.M. the following day, including any smoking and parking lot areas; and (8) A provision stating that portable trash receptacles on the premises be emptied daily and automated receptacles be emptied at least weekly. Automated receptacles shall be located only within a City approved trash storage area; and (9) A parking management plan which shall include consideration of the impact of parking on surrounding neighborhoods; b. Require a review and approval of the site and floor plan proposed for the premises by the Salt Lake City Police Department. Such review may require design features for the purpose of reducing alcohol related problems such as consumption by minors, driving under the influence, and public drunkenness; c. Require buffering where a tavern, bar establishment, or brewpub abuts a residentially zoned parcel. Said buffering shall include vegetative landscaping or walls along any property line or within any required yard area on the lot where the premises are located; d. Require that landscaping be located, and be of a type, that cannot be used as a hiding place; and e. Require that the exterior of the premises be maintained free of graffiti, including the main building, any accessory buildings or structures, and all signs. Graffiti shall be removed from the exterior of the premises within forty eight (48) hours, weather permitting. 2. If necessary to meet the standards for approval of a conditional use set forth in Section 21A.54.080 of this title, the following conditions may be imposed: a. Limit the size and kind of signage located on the outside of any building in conformance with Chapter 21A.46 of this title; b. Require parking area lighting to produce a minimum foot-candle that provides safe lighting for pedestrians, but does not intrude on residents' enjoyment of their homes; and c. Consider the proposed location of an outdoor smoking area in the security and operations plan and the potential effect on neighboring residences, businesses, and buildings and designating a new area if the potential effects of the area in the security and operations plan appear to adversely affect neighboring residences, businesses, and buildings. (Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 23-18, 2018)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.310 MEDICINAL CANNABIS PHARMACY

21A.36.310: MEDICINAL CANNABIS PHARMACY: A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of this section is to permit the establishment of medicinal cannabis pharmacy use as defined in Chapter 21A.62 of this title, subject to licensing procedures required by the State of Utah. B. License Required: No medicinal cannabis pharmacy shall be established, operated, or maintained within the city without a valid license issued by the Utah Department of Health, and without a valid business license issued by the city. C. Medicinal Cannabis Pharmacy Authorized as Permitted Use: A medicinal cannabis pharmacy shall be permitted pursuant to Utah Code Section 4-41a-1105, as amended, in all city zoning districts, except zoning districts that are primarily residential. Residential zones that are primarily residential in Salt Lake City are all zoning districts established in Chapter 21A.24, Residential Districts, as well as the FB-UN1 Form Based Urban Neighborhood District, FP Foothills Protection District, and the MH Mobile Home Park District. In addition to the prohibition of this use in primarily residential districts, a medicinal cannabis pharmacy shall also be subject to the spacing requirements, and the methods of measurement thereof, set forth in Utah Code Sections 4-41a-1001 and 4-41a-1206. D. Signs: Signs shall be subject to the dimensional requirements per Sections 26-61a-505 and 4-41a-403, Utah Code, as amended. E. Conflict of Laws: If any regulation in Title 21A - Zoning, regarding medicinal cannabis is in conflict with Utah Code, the provisions of Utah Code shall prevail. (Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 4-20, 2020)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.350 STANDARDS FOR HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTERS

21A.36.350: STANDARDS FOR HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTERS: A. A homeless resource center or homeless shelter may be allowed pursuant to Chapter 21A.34 of this title and the requirements of this section. A homeless resource center or homeless shelter located within the city shall comply with the following regulations. Any homeless resource center or homeless shelter approved as a conditional use shall comply with these regulations and the requirements of the approved conditional use. The owner of the property where a homeless resource center or homeless shelter is located shall ensure that the operator complies with the requirements of this chapter. 1. Capacity Limit: a maximum of two hundred (200) unsheltered persons. 2. Security And Operations Plan: A plan shall be prepared by the applicant, and approved by the Salt Lake City Police Department and Division of Community and Neighborhoods, and filed with the Salt Lake City Recorder's Office. A security and operations plan shall include: a. A community relations and complaint response program that identifies specific strategies and methods designed to maintain the premises in a clean and orderly condition, minimize potential conflicts with the owners/operators and uses of neighboring properties, and prohibit unlawful behavior by occupants of the homeless resource center or homeless shelter on the site. The community relations and complaint response program shall include at least the following elements: (1) Identify a representative of the homeless resource center or homeless shelter, including the representative's name, telephone number, and email, who will meet with neighbors upon request to attempt to resolve any complaints regarding operation of the center; (2) A dedicated twenty four (24) hour telephone line for the purpose of receiving complaints; (3) Quarterly meetings with a community coordinating group, which shall be open to the public, to discuss and address concerns and issues that may be occurring as a result of the homeless resource center or homeless shelter operation. The operator may establish policies and procedures for the meetings, including rules of decorum. The meetings shall be advertised at least ten (10) days in advance by posting notice on the operator's website and a sign posted along the public street; (4) Representatives from each of the following shall be included in the community coordinating group: (A) The homeless resource center or homeless shelter; (B) A business located within one-fourth (1/4) mile of the site; (C) A resident who lives within one-fourth (1/4) mile of the site; (D) A school, if any, located within one-fourth (1/4) mile of the site; (E) Chair of the community council, or designee, whose boundary encompasses the site; (F) An individual who has previously received or is currently receiving services (i.e., client) from a homeless resource center or homeless shelter; and (5) A written annual report, provided on or before February 15th of each year, from the operator of the homeless resource center or homeless shelter, provided to the planning director, which shall be posted to the planning division website and which shall include the following information: (A) List of individuals who have participated in the community coordinating group meetings; (B) A summary of each community coordinating group meeting; (C) A summary of complaints received from the community by the operator of the homeless resource center or homeless shelter; and (D) An explanation of how complaints have been addressed/resolved. (E) A review and analysis of the CPTED controls on site and the security and operations plan identifying any deficiencies. b. A complaint response community relations program that includes strategies and methods designed to maintain the premises in a clean and orderly condition, minimize potential conflicts with the owners/operators and uses of neighboring property, and prohibit unlawful behavior by occupants of the homeless resource center or homeless shelter on the site or adjacent public right-of-way. c. A provision requiring a representative of the homeless resource center or homeless shelter to meet with neighbors upon request to attempt to resolve any neighborhood complaints regarding operation of the center; d. A requirement for continuous on-site security, which includes professional security personnel, monitored security cameras, trained emergency responders, and emergency alert systems. e. A plan to maintain noise levels in compliance with Chapter 9.28 of this code; f. Design requirements that ensure any areas for client queuing take place strictly within an enclosed building; g. Designation of a location for smoking tobacco outdoors in conformance with State laws; h. A provision stating that any trash on the premises be collected and deposited in a trash receptacle by six o’clock (6:00) A.M. the following day; i. A provision stating that portable trash receptacles on the premises be emptied daily and that other receptacles be emptied at a minimum of once per week or as needed. j. Designation of an indoor location within the site where emergency services can easily and privately provide necessary services to clients. k. If privately owned homeless resource centers or homeless shelters prohibit possession of a firearm within the shelter then such shelters shall display visible signage at all public entrances indicating that firearms are not permitted inside the homeless shelter; provide a means of detecting firearms at all public entrances and develop a plan to ensure an individual is physically present at all entrances when the public entrance is in use; provide a secure storage area for firearms of clients of the shelter, but also clear policies to not collect information on the firearm while in storage at shelter; develop an abandonment plan if a firearm is left in storage for more than seven (7) days for relinquishment to law enforcement for disposal. 3. The applicant shall provide building and site plans that have been reviewed by a certified CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) professional credentialed by the International Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Association or similar organization. The CPTED professional shall indicate that the plans comply with CPTED principles and be approved by the Salt Lake City Police Department. The police department may recommend modification to the plans to improve the safety of the site to the zoning administrator. The zoning administrator is authorized to allow modifications to the zoning regulations listed in this section in order to improve the safety of the site when the recommended modification is not permitted by the zoning ordinance. Modifications shall be limited to the following: a. Fence height and fence design; b. Landscaping; c. Clear view distances at driveways; d. Design standards when necessary to provide privacy for the operation of the homeless resource center. 4. Maintenance: a. The building and site must be maintained free from graffiti, litter, garbage, and other items that constitute a nuisance; b. The building must be maintained in good repair and all property damage is repaired in a timely manner; c. All fencing, walls, paving, walkways and other site features must be maintained in good repair, and free from obstruction. 5. Building and Zoning Compliance: A homeless resource center or homeless shelter shall comply with all applicable building and zoning regulations. B. Standards For Homeless Resource Centers (Temporary): 1. When Allowed: A homeless resource center (temporary) is allowed if the following situations are present in the city: a. The existing homeless resource centers and homeless shelters in the city are at full capacity or are likely to be at full capacity due to temperatures dropping below thirty two (32) degrees or heat index above ninety five (95) degrees Fahrenheit is reasonably expected; or b. The city is required to provide emergency shelter by applicable state laws. 2. Location: A homeless resource center (temporary) may be located in existing buildings within the city if: a. The building proposed for a homeless resource center (temporary) complies with one of the following: (1) Is located in a zoning district that allows hotels, motels, or multi-family dwellings; (2) Is owned by a government entity regardless of underlying zoning; or (3) Was constructed as a hotel, motel, or other temporary lodging purpose. b. The site contains permanent or temporary restrooms adequate for the determined occupancy load. c. The building complies with or can comply with applicable building and fire codes deemed necessary by city officials who are qualified to make such a determination. d. The building complies with the spacing requirements as may be required in Utah Code Section 35A-16-502 regulating separation requirements or its successor. 3. Security And Operations Plan: The operator of the facility provides the city with a security and operations plan that includes: a. Contact information for a twenty four (24) hour property manager who has responsibility for administering the security and operations plan and addressing nuisances or compliance issues required by applicable laws. The contact info must be clearly posted on the site and legible to passers-by. b. A description of the intake process for those that may be using the facility that can occur entirely within the building or on the property in a manner that does not impact public sidewalks. c. Designated smoking areas on the property that are located in areas that comply with applicable laws and are at least thirty (30) feet from a property line. d. A property maintenance plan to ensure that the property is maintained free of litter and any waste. e. A vicinity maintenance plan to ensure that the properties and public space within six hundred sixty (660) feet of the property where the facility is located are free from any litter or waste and that requires the facility operator to respond to requests from property owners or occupants of the properties within 660 feet to remove any waste, including sanitization when necessary, that can be attributed to the occupants of the facility. f. If privately owned homeless resource centers or homeless shelters prohibit possession of a firearm within the shelter then such shelters shall display visible signage at all public entrances indicating that firearms are not permitted inside the homeless shelter; provide a means of detecting firearms at all public entrances and develop a plan to ensure an individual is physically present at all entrances when the public entrance is in use; provide a secure storage area for firearms of clients of the shelter, but also clear policies to not collect information on the firearm while in storage at shelter; develop an abandonment plan if a firearm is left in storage for more than seven (7) days for relinquishment to law enforcement for disposal. g. Provisions that address ingress and egress to the site. The zoning administrator may require features such as fences to regulate egress and ingress to the site. h. A requirement for continuous on-site security which include professional security personnel, monitored security cameras, trained emergency responders, and emergency alert systems. 4. Temporary Land Use Regulations: The city council may approve any homeless resource center (temporary) utilizing temporary land use approval authority prescribed under current laws. (Ord. 19-23, 2023: Ord. 15A-22, 2022: Ord. 64-21, 2021: Ord. 60-17, 2017)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.36.360 REGULATIONS FOR SHARED HOUSING USE

21A.36.360: REGULATIONS FOR SHARED HOUSING USE: The shared housing use, as defined in Chapter 21A.62 of this title, shall be allowed in zoning districts as provided in Chapter 21A.33 "Land Use Tables," and are subject to the following provisions: A. The shared housing use shall be subject to the same development standards as the multi-family dwelling use, but not the density requirements of the underlying zone. B. Maximum Occupancy of Sleeping Rooms: Each sleeping room contained within the individual shared housing unit shall house a maximum of two (2) people. C. Minimum Floor Area of Sleeping Rooms: Each sleeping room contained within the individual shared housing unit shall include a minimum of one hundred (100) square feet of floor area for a single tenant, or a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) square feet of floor area for two (2) tenants. 1. The floor area of each sleeping room shall be calculated as the sum of the gross horizontal area of the unit measured from the interior face of interior walls. 2. Calculation of this area shall not include spaces consumed by closets/storage, mechanical equipment, or appliances. D. Communal Areas: In an effort to provide sufficient accommodations for socializing and meeting, communal areas are required in shared housing developments. Communal areas may include, but not be limited to: libraries, lounges, recreation rooms, dining rooms, and laundry rooms that are accessible to all residents of the shared housing development shall be included, and shall meet the following requirements: 1. The total amount of communal area shall have a minimum of twenty (20) square feet per sleeping room. 2. Areas such as kitchens and bathrooms shared between multiple units, hallways and corridors, storage areas (including bicycle storage), operations and maintenance areas, or management areas and offices may not be counted toward the communal area requirement. E. Management: 1. A shared housing development may include an office for the purpose of managing the living units and common facilities, and/or one self-contained living unit with private kitchen and bathroom facilities for a manager or caretaker. 2. A property manager, who will be responsible for the conduct, operation, and maintenance of the shared housing development, shall be on site twenty-four (24) hours a day. 3. All communal areas, with the exception of bathrooms, shall be continuously monitored by security cameras. 4. A twenty-four (24) hour phone number for the on site manager shall be posted on the property in a location where the phone number is clearly visible from the public sidewalk and within communal areas. 5. A management plan shall be approved by the Department of Community and Neighborhoods and recorded with the Salt Lake County Recorder's office. The management plan shall include the signatures of the directors or designee of the Planning Division, Housing Stability, and Building Services. The department may require modifications to the plan to comply with requirements of this section. The signatures shall be on the document before the document is recorded. The facility shall not be occupied until the document is recorded. The management plan shall include at least the following details: a. A process for a member of the facility's management to meet with neighbors upon request in order to attempt to resolve any neighborhood complaints regarding the operations of the facility; b. A plan to address nuisances that may be generated by the use that includes a time frame for responding to city notices related to the existence of a nuisance; c. A maintenance plan for communal areas, including shared kitchens and bathrooms, within the shared housing facility and the subject property; d. A plan to address tenant grievances regarding the condition of common areas, disturbances caused by other tenants and/or their guests; e. A security plan that addresses entrance to the facility, the use of the facility for guests, the safety of communal and shared areas, and how the operators of the use will address safety concerns raised by building occupants; and F. Accessibility: All areas of a shared housing development shall be designed to be universally accessible as required by the construction codes adopted by the Utah Building Code Commission to be used statewide, by the political subdivisions of the State. Individual units and sleeping rooms required to be universally accessible by the adopted building code shall be located on the ground floor. If more units and sleeping rooms are required than what can be accommodated on the ground floor, the units may be located on other floors within the building if an elevator is provided. G. Designation of a location for smoking tobacco outdoors shall be in conformance with state law and located a minimum of thirty feet from a property line of the subject property; H. Any trash or litter located on the premise or in the public right of way adjacent to the subject property shall be picked up by 8:00 A.M. each day. Any trash receptacle on the premise shall be emptied on a regular basis to prevent overflow; and I. Shared Bathrooms and Kitchens: Shared bathrooms and kitchens shall be subject to the following requirements: 1. Shared bathrooms: No more than two (2) sleeping rooms shall share one bathroom. All shared bathrooms shall have doors that can be locked by a resident while in use. 2. Shared Kitchens: No more than four (4) sleeping rooms shall share a kitchen. 3. Reuse of Existing Buildings: If an existing building is converted to a shared housing use, the provision limiting the number of sleeping rooms per shared kitchen is not applicable. All shared bathrooms shall have doors that can be locked by a resident while in use. J. Reporting: The planning division shall provide an annual report to the city council detailing the number of applications for shared housing uses, the address of each shared housing use for which an application was submitted, a brief explanation of reasons why an application was denied, and a map showing approved shared housing uses. The report shall be included as part of the city's moderate income housing report required under Utah Code 10-9a-408 or its successor. (Ord. 3-26, 2026: Ord. 66-22, 2022)
Source: Salt Lake City, Utah, City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/saltlakecityut/latest/saltlakecity_ut/0-0-0-67602Fetched: 11/1/2026

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