SIGN REGULATIONS FOR MIXED USE DISTRICTS
Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.090
in effect21A.46.090: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR MIXED USE DISTRICTS:
The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the residential mixed use, mixed use and commercial districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited.
A. Sign Regulations for the MU-2, MU-3, MU-5, MU-6, MU-8 and MU-11 District:
1. Purpose: Signage in the Mixed Use districts should be appropriate for commercial uses and business districts. These districts are located in proximity to residential areas and contain a residential/commercial mix of uses. The sign regulations for these districts are intended to permit signage that is appropriate for commercial uses and business districts, with minimum impacts on nearby residential uses.
2. Applicability: Regulations in subsections A3 shall apply to all uses within MU-2 district.
3. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards for the MU-2 District:
STANDARDS FOR THE MU-2 DISTRICT
Sign Type | Maximum Sign Face Area | Maximum Height | Minimum Setback | Special Provisions
Sign Type | Maximum Sign Face Area | Maximum Height | Minimum Setback | Special Provisions
Awning or Canopy | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront.Building total not to exceed 40 square feet. | NA | NA | 1. May extend to property line.2. One per ground floor business entry or window.
Canopy, Drive Through and Gas Pump Island | Up to 40% ofthe canopy face. | NA | NA |
Constructio n | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 5 feet if freestanding | 1. One per street frontage.2. May be located on construction fencing
Flat (storefront) | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront up to a maximum of 24 square feet. | NA | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement | One per leasable space.
Flat (building) | 1 square foot per linear foot of building frontage, up to a maximum of 32 square feet. | NA | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement | One per building.
Monument | 1 square foot per street frontage, up to a maximum of 32 square feet. | 5 feet | 5 feet | 1. Not allowed on lots with less than 100 feet of street frontage.2. One per street frontage
Nameplate | 4 square feet | NA | NA | One per building entry.
New Developme nt Sign | 80 square feet | 10 feet if freestanding | 5 feet if freestanding | 1. One per street frontage.2. May be located on construction fencing
Private Directional | 4 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet |
Projecting (storefront) | 6 square feet per side | NA | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement | 1. One per leasable space or street frontage.2. May extend up to 4 feet from building wall.3. Shall be a minimum of 8 feet above a public sidewalk.
Real estate | 16 square feet | 8 feet | 5 feet | One per street frontage.
Wall (storefront) | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront, up to a max of 32 square feet. | NA | NA | 1. One per leasable space.2. Storefronts with multiple street frontages may have one sign per street frontage.
Wall (building) | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront, up to a max of 32 square feet. | NA | NA | 1. One sign per building.2. The maximum size only applies to the portion of the sign that includes commercial messaging.
Window | 25% of window area | NA | NA | Window area of storefront may be combined or calculated individually.
4. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards for the MU-3 District:
STANDARDS FOR THE MU-3 DISTRICT
Sign Type | Maximum Sign Face Area | Maximum Height | Minimum Setback | Special Provisions
Sign Type | Maximum Sign Face Area | Maximum Height | Minimum Setback | Special Provisions
Awning or Canopy | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront, building total not to exceed 40 square feet. | NA | NA | 1. May extend up to 6 feet from face of building.2. One per ground floor business entry or window.
Canopy, Drive Through and Gas Pump Island | Up to 40% of the canopy face. | NA | NA |
Constructio n | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 5 feet if freestandin g | 1. One per street frontage.2. May be located on construction fencing
Flat (storefront) | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront up to a maximum of 24 square feet | NA | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement | One per leasable space.
Flat (building) | 1 square foot per linear foot of building frontage, up to a max of 48 square feet. | NA | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement | One per building.
Monument | 1 square foot per street frontage, up to a maximum of 100 square feet. | 10 feet | 5 feet | 1. Not allowed on lots with less than 100 feet of street frontage.2. One per street frontage
Nameplate | 4 square feet | NA | NA | One per building entry.
New Development Sign | 80 square feet | 10 feet if freestanding . | 5 feet if freestanding | 1. One per street frontage.2. May be located on construction fencing
Pole | 1 square foot per frontage up to a maximum of 75 square feet. | 25 feet | 20 feet, measured to the closest art of the sign. | 1. Not allowed on lots with less than 100 feet of street frontage.2. One sign per street frontage.
Private Directional | 4 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet |
Projecting storefront) | 6 square feet per side | NA | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement | 1. One per leasable space.2. May extend up to 4 feet from building wall.3. Shall be a minimum of 8 feet above a public sidewalk.
Pylon | 1 square foot per frontage up to a maximum of 75 square feet. | 25 feet | 20 feet, measured to the closest art of the sign. | 1. Not allowed on lots with less than 100 feet of street frontage.2. One sign per street frontage.
Real estate | 16 square feet | 8 feet | 5 feet | One per street frontage.
Wall (storefront) | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront, up to a max of 32 square feet. | NA | NA | 1. One sign per leasable space2. Storefronts with multiple street frontages may have one sign per street frontage.
Wall (building) | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront, up to a max of 32 square feet. | NA | NA | 1. One sign per building.2. The maximum size only applies to the portion of the sign that includes commercial messaging.
Window | 25% of window area | NA | NA | Window area of storefront may be combined or calculated individually.
5. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards for the MU-5 and MU-6 Districts:
STANDARDS FOR THE MU-5 AND MU-6 DISTRICTS
Sign Type | Maximum Sign Face Area | Maximum Height | Minimum Setback | Special Provisions
Sign Type | Maximum Sign Face Area | Maximum Height | Minimum Setback | Special Provisions
Awning or Canopy | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront | NA | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement. | 1. May extend up to 6 feet from face of building.2. One sign per ground floor business entry or window.3. Minimum clearance of 10 feet above sidewalk or walkway
Canopy, Drive Through and Gas Pump Island | Up to 40% of the canopy face. | NA | NA |
Construction | 64 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet is freestanding | 1. One per street frontage.2. May be located on construction fencing
Development Entry | 50 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet if freestanding | 1. One per entry, no more than 2 per street frontage.2. Only allowed on developments over 10 acres.
Flat (building) | 1 square foot per linear foot of building frontage up to a maximum of 120 square feet. | NA | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement. | 1. One per building.2. May extend up to 2 feet above the roof line or parapet wall.
Flat (storefront) | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront up to a maximum of 100 square feet. | | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement | One per business or leasable space.
Marquee | 1 square foot per street frontage up to a maximum of 100 square feet. | | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement. | 1. One per building.2. Minimum clearance of 10 feet above sidewalk or walkway.3. May extend up to 10 feet from building wall.
Monument | 1 square foot per frontage, up to a maximum of 100 square feet. | 20 feet | 5 feet | 1. Not allowed on lots with less than 100 feet of street frontage.2. One per street frontage
Nameplate | 4 square feet | NA | NA | One per building entry.
New Development Sign | 80 square feet | 12 feet if freestanding | 5 feet if freestanding | 1. One per street frontage.2. May be located on construction fencing
Pole | 1 square foot per frontage up to a maximum of 75 square feet. | 25 feet | 20 feet, measured to the closest part of the sign. | 1. Not allowed on lots with less than 100 feet of street frontage.2. One sign per street frontage.
Private Directional | 8 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | No limit on number of signs
Projecting (building) | 0.5 square feet per linear square feet of street frontage up to 40 square feet. | NA | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement | 1. May extend up to 4 feet above the roof line or parapet wall.
Projecting (storefront) | 10 square feet per side. | NA | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement | 1. One per leasable space.2. May extend up to 4 feet from building walls.3. Shall be a minimum of 8 feet above a public sidewalk.
Projecting, Parking Entry | 4 square feet | | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement | 1. One per parking entry2. Minimum clearance of 10 feet above sidewalk or walkway
Pylon | 1 square foot per frontage up to a maximum of 75 square feet. | 25 feet | 20 feet, measured to the closest part of the sign. | 1. Not allowed on lots with less than 100 feet of street frontage.2. One sign per street frontage.
Real estate | 64 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet | One per street frontage
Wall (storefront) | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront, up to a max of 32 square feet | NA | NA | 1. One sign per leasable space.2. Storefronts with multiple street frontages may have one sign per street frontage.
Wall (building) | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront. | NA | NA | 1. One sign per building.2. The maximum size only applies to the potion of the sign that includes commercial messaging.
Window | 25% of window area | NA | NA | Window area of storefront may be combined or calculated individually.
6. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards for the MU-8 and MU-11 Districts:
STANDARDS FOR THE MU-8 AND MU-11 DISTRICTS
Sign Type | Maximum Sign Face Area | Maximum Height | Minimum Setback | Special Provisions
Sign Type | Maximum Sign Face Area | Maximum Height | Minimum Setback | Special Provisions
Awning or Canopy Sign | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront, building total not to exceed 40 square feet. | | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement. | 1. May extend up to 6 feet from face of building.2. One per ground floor business entry or window.3. Minimum clearance of 10 feet above sidewalk or walkway
Canopy, Drive Through and Gas Pump Island | Up to 40% of the canopy face. | NA | NA |
Constructio n | 64 square feet | 8 feet | 5 feet | 1. One per building2. May be located on construction fencing
Developme nt Entry | 50 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | One per entry, no more than 2 per street frontage.Only allowed on developments over 10 acres.
Flat (building) | 1.5 square feet per linear foot of building frontage, up to a max of 200 square feet. | NA | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement. | One per building.
Flat (storefront) | 1.5 square feet per linear foot of storefront up to a maximum of 100 square feet. | | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement. | 1. One per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2 signs.
Marquee | 1 square foot per street frontage up to a maximum of 200 square feet. | | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement. | 1. One per building.2. Minimum clearance of 10 feet above sidewalk or walkway.3. May extend up to 10 feet from building wall.
Monument | 1 square foot per frontage, up to a maximum of 100 square feet. | 20 feet | 5 feet | 1. Not allowed on lots with less than 100 feet of street frontage.2. One per street frontage
Nameplate | 4 square feet | NA | NA | One per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2 signs.
New Development Sign | 200 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet | 1. One per street frontage.2. May be located on construction fencing
Pole | 1 square foot per frontage up to a maximum of 75 square feet. | 25 feet | 20 feet, measured to the closest part of the sign. | 1. Not allowed on lots with less than 100 feet of street frontage.2. One sign per street frontage.
Private Directional | 4 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | No limit on number of signs
Projecting (storefront) | 12 square feet per side. | NA | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement. | 1. One per leasable space.2. May extend up to 4 feet from building wall.3. Shall be a minimum of 8 feet above a public sidewalk.
Projecting (building) | 20 square feet per side. | NA | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement. | 1. One per leasable space.2. May extend up to 4 feet from building wall.3. Shall be a minimum of 8 feet above a public sidewalk.
Projecting Parking Entry | 4 square feet | NA | None. May encroach into a public right of way up to 2 feet with city lease agreement. | 1. One per parking entry2. Shall be a minimum of 10 feet above a public sidewalk.
Pylon | 1 square foot per frontage up to a maximum of 75 square feet. | 25 feet | 20 feet, measured to the closest part of the sign. | 1. Not allowed on lots with less than 100 feet of street frontage.2. One sign per street frontage.
Real estate | 64 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet | One per street frontage.
Wall (storefront) | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront, up to a max of 32 square feet. | NA | NA | 1. One sign per leasable space.2. Storefronts with multiple street frontages may have one sign per street frontage.
Wall (building) | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront, up to a max of 32 square feet. | NA | NA | 1. One sign per building.2. The max size only applies to the portion of the sign that includes commercial messaging.
Window | 25% of window area | NA | NA | Window area of storefront may be combined or calculated individually.
B. Sign Type, Size And Height Standards For The New Automotive Dealership Localized Alternative Sign Overlay District: For purposes of this localized alternative sign overlay district only, the following definitions shall apply:
BUSINESS: Each of the following shall constitute a separate business or storefront: new automobile franchise, service business for new automobile franchise, parts business, manufacturer certified used automobile business in conjunction with new automobile franchise, café, car wash, and such other separate business units operated on the property and affiliated with the new automotive dealership business operating on the property.
PROPERTY: That certain real property constituting approximately eleven (11) acres located at 1530 South and 500 West, Salt Lake City, and more particularly described as Sidwell parcel number 15-13-152-002.
STANDARDS FOR THE NEW AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP
LOCALIZED ALTERNATIVE SIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT 1
Types OfSigns Permitted | Maximum Area Of Signage | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs2 | Minimum Setback3 | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type
Flat sign storefront orientation)5 | 2 square feet per linear foot of store frontage4 | | n/a | 1 per business or storefront
Pole sign | 1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage; 200 square feet maximum for a single business, 300 square feet maximum for multiple businesses | 35 feet or 25 feet above pavement grade of the adjacent freeway per subsection 21A.46.070T of this chapter | 10 feet with a maximum 6 feet projection. No extension across a property line is permitted | 1 per each 150 linear feet of street frontage with each sign separated by at least 200 feet, provided that a manufacturer franchise be displayed only once on a pole sign on the property
Wall sign or flat sign general building orientation) | 1 square foot per linear foot of building face4 | | n/a4 | 1 per building face
Notes:
1. All other sign types and standards not specifically listed in the automobile dealership overlay shall be regulated under the standards within the applicable zoning district.
2. Reserved.
3. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
4. A multiple franchise automobile dealership may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat and wall signs, subject to a maximum combined area of signage not to exceed 3 square feet per linear foot of building face.
5. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
(Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 64-24, 2024: Ord. 72-21, 2021: Ord. 47-15, 2015: Ord. 9-14, 2014: Ord. 59-12, 2012: Ord. 23-10 § 15, 2010: Ord. 71-04 §§ 23, 24 (Exh. F), 2004: Ord. 17-04 § 3 (Exh. B), 2004: Ord. 14-03 §§ 1, 2, 2003: Ord. 53-00 §§ 6-9, 2000: Ord. 35-99 §§ 77, 78, 1999: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995)
Source: Salt Lake City, Utah, City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/saltlakecityut/latest/saltlakecity_ut/0-0-0-69523Fetched: 11/1/2026