SIGNS

Salt Lake City Code tit. 21A, pt. IV, ch. 21A.46

in effect

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.010 PURPOSE STATEMENT

21A.46.010: PURPOSE STATEMENT: A. Purpose: The regulations of this chapter are intended to: 1. Eliminate potential hazards to motorists and pedestrians by requiring that signs are designed, constructed, installed and maintained in a manner that promotes the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Salt Lake City; 2. Encourage signs which, by their good design, are integrated with and harmonious to the buildings and sites, including landscaping, which they occupy; 3. Encourage sign legibility through the elimination of excessive and confusing sign displays; 4. Preserve and improve the appearance of the City as a place in which to live and to work, and create an attraction to nonresidents to come to visit or trade; 5. Allow each individual business to clearly identify itself and the nature of its business in such a manner as to become the hallmark of the business which will create a distinctive appearance and also enhance the City's character; 6. Safeguard and enhance property values; 7. Protect public and private investment in buildings and open space; and 8. Permit on premises signs as provided by the specific zoning district sign regulations included in this chapter. (Ord. 13-04 § 22, 2004: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.020 DEFINITIONS

21A.46.020: DEFINITIONS: A. Word Usage And Interpretation: 1. In this chapter, the words, terms, phrases and their derivatives shall have the meanings as stated and defined in this chapter. 2. Words not defined in this chapter but defined in chapter 21A.62 of this title, or in the Building Code as adopted by the City in title 18 of this Code, shall have those definitions. B. Defined Terms: For the purposes of this chapter, sign types and related terms shall be defined as follows: A-FRAME SIGN: A temporary and/or portable sign constructed with two (2) sides attached at the top allowing the sign to stand in an upright position. ANIMATED SIGN: A sign, excluding electronic changeable copy, which involves motion or rotation of any part by mechanical or artificial means or which displays flashing or intermittent lights. AWNING: A structure constructed of fabric or metal placed so as to extend outward from the building, providing a protective shield for doors, windows and other openings, with supports extending back to the building, supported entirely by the building. The maximum vertical drape of the front valance is limited to one foot (1'). AWNING SIGN: A sign that is painted on or otherwise made part of the awning material. (See figure 21A.46.020 at the end of this section.) Signage is limited to the vertical portions of the awning; the sides and the front valance. No signage shall protrude beyond the vertical face. BACKLIT AWNING SIGN: A sign made of translucent material with illumination from behind. A backlit awning is considered a form of flat sign and is subject to the regulations thereof. BALLOON: A temporary sign comprised of an inflated nonporous object filled with air or other gas affixed to a building or lot for the purpose of attracting attention. BANNER, PUBLIC EVENT: "Public event banner" means a banner pertaining to festivals or events, as permitted in title 3, chapter 3.50 of this code, which is installed as a temporary sign. BANNER, SECURED: "Secured banner" means a temporary sign intended to be hung on a frame, secured at the top and the bottom on all corners, applied to plastic or fabric of any kind, excluding official flags and emblems of political organizations. BANNER, UNSECURED: "Unsecured banner" means a temporary sign on plastic or fabric of any kind which is not secured in the manner described in the definition of a "secured banner". BENCH SIGN: A sign located on the back of a bench. BILLBOARD (OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN): A form of an off premises sign. A freestanding ground sign located on industrial, commercial or residential property if the sign is designed or intended to direct attention to a business, product or service that is not sold, offered or existing on the property where the sign is located. (See figure 21A.46.020 at the end of this section.) BUILDING FACE: Any single side of a building. Signs regulated by building face can be located on a maximum of four (4) faces of a building. BUILDING OR HOUSE NUMBERS SIGN: A flat sign which identifies the address of the property. BUILDING PLAQUE SIGN: A plaque designating names of buildings, occupants and/or date of erection and other items such as architect, contractor, or others involved in the building's creation, cut into or attached to a building surface and measuring no more than four (4) square feet in area, with a maximum six inch (6") projection from the building. BUILDING SECURITY SIGN: A sign indicating the existence of an electronic or staffed security system on the site or warning against trespass on the site. BUILDING SIGN: Any sign attached to a building and which is not supported by, or attached to, the ground. Examples of building signs include: awning sign; backlit awning sign; building or house numbers sign; building plaque sign; flat sign; marquee sign; nameplate sign; projecting building sign; roof sign; wall sign; window sign. CANOPY: A structure constructed of fabric or other material placed so as to extend outward from the building, providing a protective shield for doors, windows and other openings, with supports extending to the ground as well as attached to the building. CANOPY, DRIVE-THROUGH: "Drive-through canopy" means a freestanding roof structure over drive-through facilities such as a gasoline pump island. CANOPY, DRIVE-THROUGH, SIGN: "Drive-through canopy sign" means a flat sign that is painted or attached to a drive-through canopy which does not extend above or below the canopy facade. CANOPY SIGN: A sign that is painted or otherwise made part of the canopy material. Signage is limited to the vertical portions of the canopy; the sides and the front valance. No signage shall protrude beyond the vertical face. CLEARANCE (Of A Sign): The smallest vertical distance between the grade beneath the sign and the bottom of the sign, including framework and embellishments, extending over that grade. CONSTRUCTION SIGN: A temporary sign identifying the contractor, architect, designer or other affiliated organization responsible for the construction of a new project. DEVELOPMENT ENTRY SIGN: A permanent sign used to identify the main entrance of a development of at least ten (10) acres containing multiple lots and/or multiple (principal) buildings. DIRECTIONAL OR INFORMATIONAL SIGN (PRIVATE): An on premises sign designed to guide vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic by using such words as "entrance", "exit", "parking", "one-way" or similar directional instruction, and which may include the identification of the building or use, but may not include any advertising message. DIRECTORY SIGN: A sign on which the names and locations of occupants or the use of a building or property are identified, but which does not include any advertising message. ELECTRONIC CHANGEABLE COPY: The copy of a sign containing an electronically generated message such as a public service, time, temperature and date, or a message center or reader board, where different copy changes of a public service or commercial nature are shown on the same lamp bank or message facility. The term "electronic changeable copy" shall not be defined as a type of "animated sign" if the message displayed is fully readable within three (3) seconds. Electronic changeable copy shall be considered, for the intents of this chapter, a sign face type rather than a sign type. EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGN: A sign made legible in the absence of daylight by devices external to the sign which reflect or project light upon it. FLAG, CORPORATE: "Corporate flag" means a flag identifying the name and/or logo of the business or corporation on the premises where the flag is displayed. FLAG, OFFICIAL: "Official flag" means a flag of a government or governmental agency. FLAG, PENNANT: Any geometric shaped cloth, fabric, or other lightweight material normally fastened to a stringer which is secured or tethered so as to allow movement of the sign caused by movement of the atmosphere. A sign, with or without a logo, made of flexible materials suspended from one or two (2) corners, used in combination with other such signs to create the impression of a line. FLAT SIGN: A sign erected parallel to and attached to the outside wall of a building and extending not more than twenty four inches (24") from such wall, with messages or copy on the face only. (See figure 21A.46.020 at the end of this section.) FREESTANDING SIGN: A sign supported by one or more upright poles or braces placed in or upon the ground surface and not attached to any building. Examples of freestanding signs are a monument sign and a pole sign. GARAGE/YARD SALE SIGN: A temporary sign on residential property and used to identify a garage or yard sale on the premises. GAS PRICE SIGN: An on premises sign advertising the price of gasoline other than the information attached to the gasoline pump. GAS PUMP SIGN: Price, gallons, octane and other customary information relating to gasoline sales appearing on a gasoline pump. GOVERNMENT SIGN: Any temporary or permanent sign erected and maintained for any official governmental purpose. HEIGHT (Of A Sign): The largest vertical distance between the highest point of the sign and the grade of the land beneath the sign. When the land slopes down from the street and the sign is located at the setback line, the height is measured from the adjacent street (top of curb). HEIGHT, SIGN FACE: "Sign face height" means the maximum vertical distance between the top and the bottom of a sign face. HISTORICAL MARKER: A type of memorial sign limited in content to the identification of an historical building or structure or the site of an historical event. ILLEGAL SIGN: Any sign erected after the effective date hereof which does not comply with the provisions of these sign regulations, or a sign that was illegal prior to the adoption of said ordinance, that has not been subsequently legalized. INTERIOR SIGN: A sign located within the building oriented to the interior space of the building. INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGN: A sign which has characters, letters, figures, designs or outlines internally illuminated by electric lights, luminous tubes or other means as a part of the sign proper. KIOSK: A structure which is used for the posting of temporary signs. LETTER SIGN: A type of flat sign consisting of letters placed directly on the building face. LOGO: A business trademark or symbol. MARQUEE: A permanent roofed structure which extends outward from the face of the building. MARQUEE SIGN: A sign attached to a marquee. (See figure 21A.46.020 at the end of this section.) MEMORIAL SIGN: A sign acknowledging a person, place, event or structure. MONUMENT SIGN: A freestanding sign whose sign face extends to the ground or to a base. (See figure 21A.46.020 at the end of this section.) NAMEPLATE SIGN: A sign indicating the name and/or occupation of a person or persons residing on the premises or legally occupying the premises, or indicating a home occupation legally existing on the premises. NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A sign located in the public right of way which identifies the name of a particular neighborhood. NEON PUBLIC PARKING SIGN: A standardized parking identification/entry sign as shown in figure 21A.46.020 of this section that is approved under contract with the Salt Lake City transportation division. The sign may be attached to a building as a projecting sign or stand alone as a freestanding sign. NEW DEVELOPMENT SIGN: A temporary sign used to identify a new development being constructed. NONCONFORMING SIGN: Any sign or structure or portion thereof which was lawfully erected in compliance with applicable regulations of the city and maintained prior to April 12, 1995, and which fails to conform to the sign regulations of this chapter and all other applicable standards and restrictions of this title. OFF PREMISES SIGN: A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, entertainment or attraction sold or offered at a location other than the premises on which the sign is erected. ON PREMISES SIGN: A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, entertainment or attraction sold or offered on the premises on which the sign is erected. OPEN AIR MALL: A building or buildings that are designed to function like a traditional shopping mall, but do not have a ceiling or roof. OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN: See definition of "Billboard (Outdoor Advertising Sign)". PARK BANNER SIGN: A banner hung from either an existing light pole standard or on a pole erected specifically for the purpose of accommodating a banner. A park banner sign includes verbiage and/or design that relates to either a permanent venue within a park or provides a means of identifying the specific park itself. A "park banner sign" does not include any banner that contains verbiage or symbols that relate to or otherwise identify a temporary event. POLE SIGN: A freestanding sign whose sign face is held by mast(s) or pole(s) and not attached to any building. (See figure 21A.46.020 at the end of this section.) POLITICAL SIGN: A temporary sign advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective office or soliciting votes in support of or against any proposition or issue at any general, primary, special, school or any other election decided by ballot or a temporary sign expressing political opinion. PORTABLE SIGN: A temporary sign not permanently anchored or secured to either a building or the ground, but usually anchored or secured to a trailer, vehicle (where the primary purpose of the vehicle is to advertise) or frame capable of being moved from place to place. PREMISES: A lot with its appurtenances and buildings that functions as a unit. PROJECTING BUILDING SIGN: A sign attached to a building or other structure whose sign face is displayed perpendicular or at an angle to the building wall. PROJECTING BUSINESS STOREFRONT SIGN: A sign attached to a building or other structure whose sign face is displayed perpendicular or at an angle to the building wall. Said signs shall contain only the name of the business and/or associated corporate logo. PROJECTING PARKING ENTRY SIGN: A sign attached to a building or other structure whose sign face is displayed perpendicular or at an angle to the building wall. Said signs shall contain only the words or symbol signifying the entry to a parking lot or structure. PUBLIC SAFETY SIGN: A sign designed to warn people of potentially dangerous or hazardous situations. Forms of public safety signs include: traffic safety signs, electrical hazard warnings, geologic hazard markers, etc. PYLON SIGN: A freestanding sign whose sign face is on or extends from a concealed support structure (such as poles, pole covers, or columns). A pylon sign may have multiple sign faces, but the combined areas may not exceed the maximum sign face allowed in the district. (See figure 21A.46.020 at the end of this section.) [image omitted; see the official code] REAL ESTATE SIGN: A temporary sign related to the property upon which it is located and offering such property for sale or lease. ROOF SIGN: A sign erected on the roof of a building and constructed so as to appear as an extension of the building facade. (See figure 21A.46.020 at the end of this section.) SHOPPING CENTER IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A pole, monument or flat sign used to identify a shopping center development consisting of two (2) or more stores. A shopping center identification sign may include electronic or other changeable copy. SIGN: An object, device or structure, or part thereof, situated outdoors or indoors which is used to advertise, identify, display, direct or attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, event or location by any means, including words, letters, figures, designs, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination or projected images. The term "sign" shall include the sign structure, supports, lighting system and any attachments, ornaments or other features used to attract attention. The term "sign" does not include the flag or emblem of any nation, organization of nations, state, county, city; or works of art which in no way identify a product or business logo. SIGN FACE: That part of the sign that is or can be used to identify, to advertise, to communicate information, or for visual representation which attracts the attention of the public for any purpose. The term "sign face" includes any background or surrounding material, panel, trim or ornamentation, color and direct or self-illumination that differentiates the sign from the building, structure, backdrop surface or object upon or against which it is placed. The term "sign face" does not include any portion of the support structure for the sign; provided, that no message, symbol or any of the previously described elements of a sign face is placed on or designed as part of the support structure. See subsection 21A.46.070W of this chapter. SIGN FACE AREA: The surface of the sign face. (See figure 21A.46.020 at the end of this section.) SIGN GRAPHICS: Any lettering, numerals, figures, designs, symbols or other drawings or images used to create a sign. SIGN MAINTENANCE: The maintenance of a sign in a safe, presentable and good condition including the replacement of defective parts, repainting, cleaning, and other acts required for the maintenance of the sign. SIGN MASTER PLAN AGREEMENT: An agreement outlining sign criteria to be used on private property but not oriented to a public street. The criteria should include, but is not limited to, the discussion of types, sizes and materials of construction of signs. SIGN STRUCTURE OR SUPPORT: Any structure that supports or is capable of supporting a sign, including decorative cover. SNIPE SIGN: A sign for which a permit has not been obtained which is attached to a public utility pole, service pole, supports for another sign or fences, trees, etc. SPECIAL EVENT SIGN: A temporary sign accessory to a use that identifies special events or activities. A special event sign shall not include real estate signs, garage/yard sale signs or other types of accessory signs. STADIUM: A confined but open air facility designed to accommodate athletic events or other large gatherings. STOREFRONT: A face of a building fronting on a street or having public pedestrian access. TEMPORARY SIGN: Any exterior sign, banner, pennant, valance or advertising display constructed of paper, cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard or other light materials, with or without light frames, intended to be displayed for a short period of time. Examples of temporary signs include: an A-frame sign; balloon; secured banner; unsecured banner; public event banner; garage/yard sale sign; political sign; real estate sign; special event sign. VEHICULAR SIGN: A sign on a vehicle which is visible from the public right-of-way where the primary purpose of the vehicle is not to advertise a product or to direct people to a business. VENDING MACHINE SIGN: Any sign fastened to or painted to a vending machine which directly relates to the product contained in the machine. VINTAGE SIGN: An on-premises sign with unique identifying characteristics that contributes to the historical or cultural character of the neighborhood, City, or region and designated as provided in section 21A.46.125 of this chapter. VISIBLE: Capable of being seen, whether or not any item of information is legible, without visual aid, by a person of normal visual acuity. WALL SIGN: A sign that is painted on a building wall containing the name of the business and/or its logo. WINDOW SIGN: A sign inside of or attached to the interior of a transparent glazed surface (window or door) oriented to the outside of the building. A display window that does not include signs shall not be considered a sign. FIGURE 21A.46.020 SIGN FACE AREA MEASUREMENT [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] [image omitted; see the official code] (Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 44-23, 2023: Ord. 45-18, 2018: Ord. 61-11, 2011: Ord. 63-06 § 2, 2006: Ord. 79-05 § 1, 2005: Ord. 67-04 §§ 1, 2 (Exh. A), 2004: Ord. 13-04 § 21, 2004: Ord. 61-00 §§ 1, 2, 2000: Ord. 53-00 § 1, 2000: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.030 GENERAL SIGN PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

21A.46.030: GENERAL SIGN PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: A. Sign Permit Required: Except where exempted by the provisions of this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, locate or modify any on or off premises sign within the city contrary to any provisions of this chapter without first obtaining a sign permit from the building official. No sign shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, located or modified until the site plan for such sign has been approved and a sign permit issued by the building official. Such permits shall be issued only to State of Utah licensed contractors unless specifically exempted by the State of Utah. B. Application Requirements: All applications for sign permits shall be accompanied by a site plan and an elevation drawing. The site plan shall be in duplicate on a minimum eight and one-half by eleven inch (8 1/2 x 11") paper. The site plan information shall be drawn to scale and dimensioned, and shall convey sufficient information so that the zoning administrator can determine whether the proposed sign will conform with the provisions of this chapter and the applicable provisions of the Salt Lake City building code. 1. Site Plan Drawing Requirements: The site plan drawing shall show the size of the sign and its location with relationship to the following features of the site: a. Property lines; b. Existing and proposed buildings or other structures; c. Barrier curbs; d. Parking areas; e. Landscaped areas; and f. "Clear view" areas on corners, driveways or intersections. 2. Elevation Drawing Requirements: Specifically, the elevation drawing shall show the following information: a. Type of sign; b. Sign location in relation to nearest property line; c. Sign face design if an on premises sign; d. Sign height; e. Sign face area; and f. Illumination specification. C. Sign Permit Fee Required: The sign permit applicant shall pay the fee shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule. D. Plan Checking Fee: A plan checking fee shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule shall be paid to the building official for every sign permit issued. Where plans are incomplete, or changed so as to require additional plan checking, an additional plan checking fee may be charged at the rate shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule. E. Inspection Tag Fee: An inspection tag fee shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule shall be paid to the building official for each inspection tag issued. F. Double Fee Required: In the event that work is started prior to obtaining a permit, the fee for a sign permit may be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this chapter in the execution of the work, nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. G. Expiration Of Application: An application for which no permit is issued within thirty (30) days following the date of application shall expire and plans submitted for checking may thereafter be destroyed by the zoning administrator. The zoning administrator may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding a total of ninety (90) days from the date of application upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan checking fee. H. Insurance Required For Structures And Signs Overhanging Public Property: No structure or sign overhanging public property shall be erected, reerected, located or relocated or enlarged or modified structurally, or change ownership, without first receiving the approval of the city property manager and submitting a certificate of insurance as specified by the Salt Lake City attorney's office. Information concerning insurance requirements is available at the office of the zoning administrator. I. Permission Required For Signs And Marquees On Or Over Public Right Of Way: Except for portable signs authorized pursuant to section 21A.46.055 of this chapter, signs, marquees and other structures encroaching on or over the public sidewalk or on or over a public right of way shall obtain permission from the city pursuant to the city's rights of way encroachment policy. (Ord. 44-23, 2023: Ord. 24-11, 2011)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.040 EXEMPT SIGNS

21A.46.040: EXEMPT SIGNS: The following signs and sign related activities located and conducted wholly on private property are exempt from all regulations in this chapter, subject to the following provisions: A. Banner, Public Event. For provisions governing street banners, see Section 21A.46.170. B. Building or House Numbers Sign. C. Building Plaque Sign: One building plaque sign per address. D. Building Security Sign: Building security signs whose sign faces are no more than one square foot in area and limited to no more than four building security signs per building. E. Flag, Official: Shall not encroach over a property line. F. Gas Price Signs: Gas price signs not exceeding fifty (50) square feet as long as they comply with all other applicable provisions of this title. This type of sign is permitted in addition to the maximum size limits listed in the sign regulations tables for each zoning district. G. Gas Pump Sign. H. Interior Sign. I. Political Sign. J. Public Safety Signs: No more than eight square feet in area, five feet (5') in height, and setback a minimum of five feet from a front or corner side yard property line. K. Routine Maintenance of Sign: Routine sign maintenance or changing of lettering or parts of signs designed to be regularly changed. L. Vending Machine Sign. M. Murals: All or any portion of painted artwork which would not constitute a sign under this chapter. N. Portable Signs: Portable signs as authorized pursuant to Section 21A.46.055 of this chapter. O. Any sign that does not contain commercial messaging and does not create a safety hazard. (Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 5-05 § 2, 2005: Ord. 78-03 § 2, 2003: Ord. 53-00 § 2, 2000: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.050 SIGNS EXEMPT FROM PERMITS AND PERMIT FEES

21A.46.050: SIGNS EXEMPT FROM PERMITS AND PERMIT FEES: Signs legally existing on or before April 12, 1995, shall be exempt from the sign permit fee. All signs listed in section 21A.46.040 of this chapter, except gasoline price signs which are in compliance with all provisions of this chapter, are exempt from permits and permit fees. Nameplates, garage sale and real estate signs, which are in compliance with all provisions of this chapter, are also exempt from permits and permit fees. (Ord. 35-99 § 76, 1999: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.052 SIGNS EXEMPT FROM SPECIFIC CRITERIA EXCEPT FEES AND PERMITS

21A.46.052: SIGNS EXEMPT FROM SPECIFIC CRITERIA EXCEPT FEES AND PERMITS: A. Signs within Open-Air Malls, Stadiums, or other Enclosed Spaces without a Roof: Signs that are located within physically confined spaces and separated from the public street right-of-way are subject to the following provisions. 1. Signs may be authorized through a sign plan for the development when approved by any process outlined in Title 21A. 2. Shall obtain sign permits and pay fees for each sign within the development to ensure compliance with the approved sign plan, the applicable regulations of this title, and the city’s adopted building code. 3. Signs oriented to a public street or a public space shall comply with the sign regulations of this chapter unless specifically approved as part of a planned development, as outlined in Chapter 21A.55, or as part of a development approved through the design review process, as outlined in Chapter 21A.59. B. Playground equipment, athletic field infrastructure, or the structures located on publicly owned lands: Signs indicating the manufacturer or sponsor are permitted provided the signs are no larger than nine square feet. Such signs that are painted or applied to the playing surface are exempt from the size limitations. C. Pole Signs on School Property: Pole signs on property used for K-12 public school or K-12 private school are allowed regardless of the zoning district. Pole signs on K-12 public school or K-12 private school property are permitted provided such signs comply with the following requirements: 1. The maximum number of signs permitted is one pole sign; 2. The maximum height of a freestanding pole sign is fifteen feet (15'), except that pole signs on the property along a collector or arterial street may be a maximum height of twenty five feet (25'); 3. There is no minimum setback requirement; however, all portions of the sign must be located on school property. No portion of the sign may overhang onto the public right-of-way. 4. The sign will be allowed to have a maximum of three (3) sign faces. For pole signs located on school properties, the sign face is the total sign area of each side of the sign. A sign face may include multiple separate sign panels; 5. The total combined sign face areas of a pole sign shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) square feet, except that pole signs on the property along a collector or arterial street may have a maximum total combined sign face area of five hundred forty (540) square feet; 6. No sign may be used as an off premises sign; and 7. The pole sign is subject to all other requirements as stated in this chapter and all applicable zoning overlay requirements. (Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 26-23, 2023: Ord. 14-19, 2019)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.055 TEMPORARY PORTABLE SIGNS

21A.46.055: TEMPORARY PORTABLE SIGNS: Pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this section, attended portable signs shall be allowed on public property in all MU zones identified in Chapter 21A.25, Light Manufacturing (M-1), Heavy Manufacturing (M-2), Northpoint Light Manufacturing (M-1A), Central Business (D-1), Downtown Support (D-2), Downtown Warehouse/Residential (D-3), Downtown Secondary Central Business (D-4), Gateway-Mixed Use (G-MU) and Business Park (BP) Zoning Districts. A. Size: The maximum size of the sign face for such portable signs shall not exceed three feet (3') in height and two feet (2') in width on a sidewalk. Any portion of the frame for a portable sign the support structure may extend up to six inches (6") in any direction beyond the sign face. Illumination and other attached decorations or objects on such signs are prohibited. B. Location: Within the zoning districts identified above, any person may display a freestanding portable sign on the city owned right-of-way (sidewalk or park strip) but not in the roadway. Signs may not be attached to any utility poles, traffic signs, news racks or any other item or fixture in the public way. The usable sidewalk space must remain unobstructed. Unobstructed sidewalk space must be at least ten feet (10') wide on Main Street between South Temple and 400 South; and where available, eight feet wide in the D-1, D-3, D-4 and G-MU Districts. In all other applicable areas a minimum of six feet (6') of unobstructed space is required. In addition, any portable sign may not be placed in any location that would obstruct any ADA accessible feature. C. Construction: All portable signs must be built so as to be reasonably stable and to withstand expected wind and other weather elements. D. Attended Portable Signs: An "attended portable sign" is a portable sign placed by a person who, either in person or through a representative, at all times while the sign is in the public right- of-way, remains either: 1) within twenty five feet (25') of the sign or 2) on the first floor of a building whose front entrance is within twenty five feet (25') of the sign or which has windows providing a view of the portable sign from within the building. Salt Lake City reserves the right to request the removal or relocation of a portable sign to accommodate construction activity within the public right-of-way. E. Portable signs that are attended by a representative shall be permitted only on the "block face" (as defined in Section 21A.62.040) on which the business being advertised is located and on up to two (2) block faces intersecting and contiguous with the block face on which such business is located, provided that the portable sign is located within a zoning district which permits said signs. Within the downtown and gateway zoning districts, a "block face" shall be defined as all of the lots facing one side of a street between two (2) intersecting collector and/or arterial streets. (Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 3-25, 2025: Ord. 18-14, 2014)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.060 SIGNS SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS

21A.46.060: SIGNS SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS: The following exterior signs, in addition to all other signs not expressly permitted by this chapter, are prohibited in all zoning districts and shall not be erected: A. Animated signs excluding public service signs, except as expressly authorized by this chapter; B. Balloons; C. Bench signs; D. Pennant Flags; E. Portable signs, other than those allowed by Section 21A.46.055; F. Signs on city property, city right-of-way, or that overhang any property line unless specifically allowed by this chapter and subject to required encroachment agreements; G. Signs located near streets which imitate or are easily confused with official traffic signs and use words such as "stop", "look", "danger", "go slow", "caution" or "warning", except where such words are part of the name of a business or are accessory to parking lots; and H. Snipe Signs. (Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 63-17, 2017)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.070 GENERAL STANDARDS

21A.46.070: GENERAL STANDARDS: A. Construction Standards: 1. Applicable Regulations: All signs erected in the city after April 12, 1995, shall comply with the current standards of the National Electrical Code, and adopted building code, all provisions of this chapter and any other applicable provisions of this title or other applicable regulations. 2. Engineering Required: All sign permit applications for freestanding signs shall be engineered to conform with the applicable provisions of the adopted building code and, where required by the building official, shall be accompanied by an engineering drawing stamped and signed by a structural engineer licensed by the State attesting to the adequacy of the proposed construction of the sign and its supports. B. Ownership Shown on Signs: The name of the sign owner and sign erector of all signs shall be in plain and public view. Signs not carrying such an imprint will be presumed to be owned by the owner of the property on which the sign is located. C. Clearance Between Sign and Ground: A minimum clearance of eight feet (8') shall be provided between the ground and the bottom of any pole, projecting sign or flag. D. Signs Not to Constitute a Traffic Hazard: No sign shall be erected at any location where by reason of its position, shape, color or words, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device. All signs 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. E. Repair of Building Facades: A building facade damaged as the result of the removal, repair, replacement or installation of any signs shall be repaired by the property owner within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the damage. F. Maintenance of Signs: Every sign shall be kept in good maintenance and repair. The ground space within a radius of ten feet (10') from the base of any freestanding sign shall be kept free and clear of all weeds, rubbish and flammable material. The building official shall inspect and enforce this section pursuant to the provisions of Section 21A.46.150 of this chapter. G. Sign Removal: The sign face identifying a discontinued use on the property shall be removed from the property when the use is discontinued. The removal of nonconforming signs shall be regulated by Section 21A.46.140. H. Lights and Lighted Signs: No spotlight, floodlight or lighted sign shall be installed in any way which will permit the rays of such sign's light to penetrate beyond the property on which such light or lighted sign is located in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance. Signs alleged to be a nuisance, by reason of light, by the neighboring property owners or tenants shall be subject to the zoning administrator's review to consider the validity of the nuisance complaint. If the sign is determined to be a nuisance, by reason of light, by the zoning administrator, the owner of the sign shall be required by the zoning administrator to take the appropriate corrective action. I. Allowed Obstructions: Signs may encroach into required yards when in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. If the minimum setbacks for signs indicated in this chapter conflict with the regulations in Table 21A.36.020.B, this chapter shall take precedence. J. Signs on Public Property: Except for portable signs authorized pursuant to Section 21A.46.055 of this chapter, no sign shall be located on publicly owned land or inside street rights of way, except signs erected by permission of an authorized public agency, or the city pursuant to the city's right of way encroachment policy. K. Extension of Building Signs: Signs shall be allowed to extend beyond the face of the building up to two feet unless a different dimension is identified in this chapter. L. Roof Signs: Roof signs shall conform to the following standards: 1. The height of the sign face of roof signs shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the height of the building or ten feet (10'), whichever is less, unless a different dimension is authorized in this chapter; 2. No guywires, braces or secondary supports visible from the ground shall be used; and 3. Roof signs shall not exceed the maximum permitted height for the zoning district in which it is located. M. Reserved. N. Reserved. O. New Development Sign: New development signs shall be permitted during construction through initial occupancy of ninety five percent (95%) of floor space for a nonresidential development and through ninety five percent (95%) initial unit occupancy for a residential development. New development signs shall be removed upon two (2) years of use, regardless of the level of occupancy. See Sections 21A.46.080 through 21A.46.120 of this chapter for zoning district limitations on size, height and location of new development signs. P. Temporary Signs: Temporary signs shall comply with the following standards: 1. Required Setback: All temporary signs shall be set back five feet (5') from all property lines, except where displayed as building signs on buildings set back less than five feet (5') or where the sign setback is otherwise specified in this title. 2. Display Period and Removal: Temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with the standards set forth below for display period and removal, unless specified otherwise in this title: Sign Type1 | Display Period | Removal Required 3 Days After Sign Type1 | Display Period | Removal Required 3 Days After Construction impact area mitigation sign | Per city guidelines2 | Per city guidelines2 Construction sign | Duration of construction | Completion Garage/yard sale sign | 2 sales per year (7 days maximum per sale) | End of sale Political sign | No limit | Election/voting day Public event banner (on public property) | Per city guidelines | Per city guidelines Real estate sign | Duration of listing | Closing/lease commencement date Special event | Duration of event | End of event Vacancy sign | Duration of vacancy | Date of lease or of purchase and sale contract Notes: 1. See Sections 21A.46.080 through 21A.46.120 of this chapter for zoning district limitations on the size, height and location of temporary signs. 2. See Section 21A.46.180, "Construction Impact Area Mitigation Signs", of this chapter. Q. Flags of Fraternal, Religious or Civic Organizations: Flags of fraternal, religious and civic organizations are permitted as on premises signs, but shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet in area. R. Official Flags: Official flags shall not project over a property line, except within the D-1 and D-4 Zoning Districts, where official flags are allowed to project up to eight feet (8') across the property line, but not within two feet (2') of the curb line. The pole support must be attached directly to the building and located so that all portions of the flag clear the pedestrian level of the building. Flags shall not interfere with street trees, light poles, utility lines, etc., and shall maintain a ten foot (10') clearance from the sidewalk. S. Freeway Height Exception: The height of on premises pole signs located on properties adjacent to I-15, I-80, I-215 and the 2100 South Expressway (State Route 201) may be increased to a height of twenty five feet (25') above the pavement grade of the adjacent freeway if the sign is freeway oriented and located within three hundred feet (300') of the freeway. T. Freeway Frontage: Freeways shall be considered street frontage for signage purposes, except for monument signs. Pole signs approved on freeway frontage shall be limited to seventy five percent (75%) of the maximum size allowed for the zone. Reduced size pole signs shall be interchangeable with other pole signs on the same site. U. Historic District Signs: The historic landmark commission may authorize, as a minor alteration modification to an existing sign or the size or placement of a new sign in a historic district or on a landmark site, including placement of a sign type not allowed in the underlying zone, if the applicant can demonstrate that the location, size and/or design of the proposed sign is compatible with the design period or theme of the historic structure or district and/or will cause less physical damage to the historically significant structure. If a sign in a local historic district or on a landmark site has been designated a vintage sign as per Section 21A.46.125 of this chapter, the modifications allowed in that section may be authorized by the historic landmark commission subject to the appropriate standards of Section 21A.34.020 of this title. V. Sign Area Determination: Sign face area square footage shall be determined as follows: 1. Flat Signs (Excluding Letter Signs and Backlit Awnings) and Wall Signs: The entire surface of the sign face shall be measured. 2. Backlit Awnings and Letter Signs: A polygon, not to exceed eight (8) sides, shall be drawn around the copy area to enclose as nearly as possible the space covered by the copy. 3. All Signs: Words, symbols, letters, images, logos and all other designs that are intended to convey a message shall be included in calculating the sign face area. Colors, stripes and other designs that are not intended to convey a message shall not be included. (Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 64-24, 2024: Ord. 44-23, 2023: Ord. 64-21, 2021: Ord. 45-18, 2018: Ord. 17-14, 2014: Ord. 73-11, 2011: Ord. 62-09 § 2, 2009: Ord. 77-08 § 1, 2008: Ord. 5-05 § 4, 2005: Ord. 13-04 § 23, 2004: Ord. 78-03 § 4, 2003: Ord. 62-03 § 1, 2003: Ord. 61-00 §§ 3 - 6, 2000: Ord. 53-00 § 4, 2000: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.075 NEON PUBLIC PARKING SIGNS

21A.46.075: NEON PUBLIC PARKING SIGNS: Neon public parking signs are permitted under contract with the Salt Lake City Transportation Division as part of the neon public parking sign program provided they comply with section 21A.46.030 and subsections 21A.46.070A through I of this chapter. Neon public parking signs are not regulated by the specific zoning district sign regulations and are not limited by, nor do they limit the number of signs otherwise allowed in a zoning district. Neon public parking signs shall comply with the following: A. Location: Neon public parking signs are permitted on, or near, parking facilities allowed as permitted or conditional uses in nonresidential zoning districts within the area bound by 200 North Street, 300 East Street, 900 South Street, and I-15; and the area bound by 200 North, I-15, 600 North, and 200 West. B. Dimensions And Design: Neon public parking signs shall be dimensioned and designed as shown in section 21A.46.020, figure 21A.46.020 of this chapter. C. Height And Elevation: The height and elevation of neon public parking signs shall conform to the following provisions: 1. Projecting Neon Public Parking Signs: A projecting neon public parking sign shall be located at the parking entry level of the building. 2. Freestanding Neon Public Parking Signs: A minimum clearance of ten feet (10') shall be provided between the ground and the bottom of the sign face of the neon public parking sign. A neon public parking sign shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') in height. D. Minimum Setback: No minimum setback shall be required for neon public parking signs. Neon public parking signs encroaching on or over the public right-of-way shall obtain permission from the City pursuant to the City's rights-of-way encroachment policy. E. Number Of Neon Public Parking Signs Permitted: Neon public parking signs are limited to one per driveway or parking lot entry. F. Neon Public Parking Signs On Public Property: The Salt Lake City Transportation and Engineering Divisions may approve neon public parking signs, with any necessary support structure, on publicly owned land or on public rights-of-way pursuant to the City's rights-of-way encroachment policy. All necessary building and electrical permits must be obtained for the sign. G. Neon Public Parking Signs In Historic Districts: A neon public parking sign proposed in a Historic Preservation Overlay District, or on a structure or site listed on the Salt Lake City Register of Cultural Resources, shall require review and approval by the Historic Landmark Commission or Salt Lake City Planning Director or designee in accordance with section 21A.34.020 of this title. (Ord. 67-04 § 3, 2004)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.080 SIGN REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

21A.46.080: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS: The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the residential districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited. A. Sign Regulations For Single-Family And Two-Family Residential Districts: 1. Purpose: Signage in the single-family and two-family residential districts should be used for purposes typically accessory to single-family and two-family residential use and which do not impact neighboring residences. The sign regulations of these districts are intended to limit the type, number, size and duration of signage permitted in single-family or two-family residential districts in order to prevent the creation of nuisances and impacts on the use and enjoyment of surrounding residential property. 2. Applicability: Regulations in subsection A3 of this section shall apply to districts which are either entirely or predominantly single-family residential in character. The districts that shall be subject to these regulations are the FR-1, FR- 2, FR- 3, R-1/12,000, R-1/7,000, R-1/5,000, R-2, SR-1 and SR-3 Districts. 3. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards: STANDARDS FOR THE FR-1, FR-2, FR-3, R-1/12,000, Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs | Number Of Signs Permitted Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs | Number Of Signs Permitted Construction sign | 16 square feet | 4 feet | 1 per street frontage Development entry sign2 | 50 square feet | 4 feet | 1 per entry; 2 maximum Flat and monument signs for permitted/conditional nonresidential uses2,4 | 24 square feet each | 4 feet | 1 per street frontage Garage/yard sale sign | 6 square feet | 4 feet | 1 per street frontage Nameplate | 1 square foot | n/a | 1 per dwelling New development sign1 (new subdivision only) | 120 square feet per sign; up to a total of 160 square feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage; 2 maximum Private directional sign | 8 square feet | 8 feet | No limit Public safety sign | 8 square feet | 6 feet | No limit Real estate sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet | 1 per street frontage Signs for nonconforming businesses (see subsection A4a of this section) | See subsection A4a of this section | See subsection A4a of this section | See subsection A4a of this section Special event sign | 16 square feet | 6 feet | 1 per street frontage Notes: 1. 10 foot setback required. 2. Monument and development signs shall have a 5 foot setback, unless integrated into the fence structure. Height requirements for fence apply. 3. Reserved 4. Backlit awnings excluded. 4. Supplementary Regulations: a. Signs for Nonconforming Business Uses: Signs for permitted nonconforming business uses shall conform to Subsection 21A.46.090.A.4 of this chapter, sign regulations for the MU-2 district, but shall not be internally illuminated. b. Illumination: Signs for residential uses shall not be internally illuminated, except for new development signs and development entry signs. B. Sign Regulations For Multi-Family Residential Districts: 1. Purpose: Signage in the multi-family districts should allow for appropriate identification of multi-family buildings. The purpose of these regulations is to protect the residential living environment of residents while providing for appropriate building identification and other forms of signage consistent with the needs of multi-family residents. 2. Applicability: Regulations in subsection B3 of this section shall apply to all uses within the RMF-30, RMF-35, RMF-45 and RMF-75 districts. The regulations apply to each multi-family building, whether on a separate lot of record, or as part of a multi-family development which may have multiple buildings on a lot. Regulations on new development signs and development entry signs shall apply to the lot, regardless of the number of buildings on the lot. STANDARDS FOR THE RMF-30, RMF-35, RMF-45 AND RMF-75 DISTRICTS Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs | Number Of Signs Permitted Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs | Number Of Signs Permitted Construction sign | 16 square feet | 4 feet | 1 per street frontage Development entry sign2 | 50 square feet | 4 feet | 1 per entry; 2 maximum Flat sign for residential uses4,5 | 10 square feet | See note 3 | 1 per street frontage Flat signs for permitted/ conditional nonresidential uses2,5 | 24 square feet | See note 3 | 1 per street frontage Garage/yard sale sign | 6 square feet | 4 feet | 1 per street frontage Marquee sign4 | 10 square feet | See note 3 | 1 per building Monument sign2,4 | 24 square feet | 4 feet | 1 per lot Nameplate | 2 square feet | n/a | 1 per building entry New development sign1 | 80 square feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage Political sign | 16 square feet | 4 feet | No limit Private directional sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet | No limit Public safety sign | 8 square feet | 6 feet | No limit Real estate sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet | 1 per street frontage Signs for nonconforming businesses (see subsection B4a of this section) | See subsection B4a of this section | See subsection B4a of this section | See subsection B4a of this section Special event sign | 16 square feet | 6 feet | 1 per street frontage Notes: 1. 10 foot setback required. 2. Monument signs shall have a 5 foot setback unless integrated into the fence structure. Height requirements for fence apply. 3. Reserved 4. Shall not be permitted for one- through seven-family dwellings. 5. Backlit awnings excluded. 4. Supplementary Regulations: a. Nonconforming Business Uses: Signs for permitted nonconforming business uses shall conform to Subsection 21A.46.090A3 of this chapter, sign regulations for the MU-2 district. b. Illumination: Illuminated signs for multi-family buildings or developments shall be limited to new development signs, development entry signs, flat signs, marquee signs and monument signs. (Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 64-24, 2024: Ord. 44-23, 2023: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.090 SIGN REGULATIONS FOR MIXED USE DISTRICTS

21A.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)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.100 SIGN REGULATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS

21A.46.100: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS: The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the manufacturing districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited. A. Sign Regulations For The Manufacturing Districts: 1. Purpose: Sign regulations for the manufacturing districts are intended to provide for appropriate identification of industrial and manufacturing uses. Signage should enhance the aesthetics of the districts, rather than clutter the area. Supportive commercial signage should be in scale with industrial signage. 2. Applicability: Regulations in subsection A3 of this section shall apply to all lots within the M-1, M-2 and M-1A districts. 3. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards: STANDARDS FOR THE MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type | Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3 Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type | Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3 Awning/ canopy signs | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only) | See note 1 | May extend 6 feet from face of building, but shall not cross a property line | 1 per first floor door/wind ow | None Canopy, drive-through | 40% of canopy face if signage is on 2 faces; 20% of canopy face if signs are on 4 faces | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per canopy face | None Construction sign | 64 square feet | 12 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage | None Development entry sign | 160 square feet maximum per sign; 200 square feet total for 2 signs | 10 feet | 10 feet | | 1 per street frontage Flat sign (storefront orientation)4 | 2 square feet per linear foot of store frontage6 | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per business or storefront | None Monument sign5 | 150 square feet | 5 feet at the minimum setback and increases 1 foot for each additional 1 foot of setback for a maximum of 20 feet | 5 feet | 1 sign for the first 100' of street frontage and 1 additional sign for every additional 250' of street frontage. Each sign shall be separated by at least 150'. | 1 sign for the first 100' of street frontage and 1 additional sign for every additional 250' of street frontage. Each sign shall be separated by at least 150'. New development sign | 160 square feet per sign; 200 square feet total | 12 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage | None Pole sign5 | 1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage; 200 square feet maximum for a single business, 300 square feet maximum for multiple businesses | 25 feet | 15 feet | 1 per street frontage | 1 sign per street frontage Political sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 10 feet | No limit | None Private directional sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet | 5 feet | No limit | None Projecting Business Storefront Sign | 6 square feet per sign side; total of 12 square feet | n/a | May extend 4 feet from face of the building but no closer than 2 feet to the back of curb. Minimum height of 8 feet above sidewalk.7 | 1 per leasable space or entry. | None Public safety sign | 8 square feet | 6 feet | 10 feet | No limit | None Real estate sign | 64 square feet | 12 feet | 10 feet | 1 per street frontage | None Sexually oriented business signs | See Section 21A.36.140 Wall sign or flat sign4 | 1.5 square feet per linear foot of each building face | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per building face | None Window sign | 25% of total frontage window area per floor | See note 1 | n/a | No limit | None Notes: 1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter. 2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs. 3. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined. 4. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors. 5. See Subsection 21A.46.100.A.4.a. 6. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign. 7. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy. 4. Supplementary Regulations: a. Lot Frontage Requirements: A minimum lot frontage of one hundred feet (100') shall be required for pole signs or monument signs. (Ord. 3- 25, 2025: Ord. 71-24, 2024: Ord. 64-24, 2024: Ord. 17-14, 2014)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.110 SIGN REGULATIONS FOR DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS

21A.46.110: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS: The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the downtown districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited. A. Sign Regulations For The D-1 And D-4 Downtown Districts: 1. Purpose: Signage in the D-1 and D-4 downtown districts should reflect the unique character of the downtown as a regional center for commercial, cultural, entertainment and civic activity. Sign regulations for these districts are intended to allow for the design of signage that complements the downtown's dynamic physical and functional characteristics. 2. Applicability: Regulations in subsection A3a of this section shall apply to all uses within the D-1 and D-4 districts. 3. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards: a. D-1 and D-4 Districts: STANDARDS FOR THE D-1 AND D-4 DISTRICTS Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type | Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3 Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type | Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3 Awning signs | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only) | See note 1 | May extend 6 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6 | 1 per first floor door/wind ow | None Canopy, drive- through | 40% of canopy face if signage is on 2 faces; 20% of canopy face if signs are on 4 faces | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per canopy face | None Canopy signs | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only); 20 square feet maximum per canopy | See note 1 | May extend from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6 | 1 per first floor building entry | None Constructi on sign | 64 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet | 1 per storefront | None Corporate flag | 32 square feet | See subsection A4c of this section | 8 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6 | 1 per 50 feet of street frontage, 50 foot minimum street frontage required | 2 per street frontage Flat sign (general building orientation ) | 4 square feet per linear foot of building face5 | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per building face | None Flat sign (storefront orientation )4 | 2 square feet per linear foot of each store frontage5 | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per business storefront | None Marquee sign | Subject only to Subsection 21A.46.07 0.O | See Subsection 21A.46.07 0.O | See Subsection 21A.46.07 0.O | 1 per storefront | None Monument sign | 1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage | 20 feet | None | 1 per street frontage | 1 sign per street frontage Nameplate , building | 3 square feet | 8 square feet | None | 1 per building | None New developme nt sign | 200 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet | 1 per street frontage | None Outdoor television monitor4,7 | 62 square feet | See note 1. Sign face limited to 8 feet in height | None | 1 per building | None 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 | 45 feet | None, but shall not extend across a property line | 1 per street frontage | None Political sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 5 feet | No limit | None Private directional sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet | 5 feet | No limit | None Projecting building sign | 125 square feet per side; 250 square feet total | See note 1.(See 21A.46.11 0.A.4.b) | May extend 6 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6 | 1 per street frontage (See 21A.46.11 0.A.4.b) | None Projecting business storefront sign | 9 square feet per side; 18 square feet total | See note 1. Sign face limited to 4 feet in height | May extend 4 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6 | 1 per public business entry to the street | None Projecting parking entry sign | 9 square feet; 18 square feet total | See note 1. Sign face limited to 4 feet in height | May extend 4 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6 | 1 per driveway or parking lot entry | None Public safety sign | 8 square feet | 6 square feet | None | No limit | None Real estate sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | None | 1 per street frontage | None Roof signs | 4 square feet per linear foot of building face or 6 square feet per linear foot of building face on buildings taller than 100 feet | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per street frontage | None Window sign | 25% of total frontage window area per use | No limit | n/a | No limit | None Notes: 1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter. 2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs. 3. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined. 4. Storefront flat signs and outdoor television monitors limited to locations on the lower 2 floors. 5. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign. 6. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy. 7. Allowed in conjunction with television stations only and are allowed only if the building contains a permanent broadcast studio for the television station of at least 15,000 square feet. b. Sports Arena and Convention Center Sign Regulations. The following signs shall be permitted on the blocks that contain the sports arena and convention center, described as follows: beginning at the southwest corner of the intersection of South Temple and West Temple Streets, heading south to the intersection of 200 South and West Temple Streets, thence west to the intersection of 200 South and 200 West Streets, thence north to the intersection of 100 South and 200 West, thence west to the intersection of 100 South and 400 West Streets, thence north to the intersection of South Temple and 400 West, thence east to the point of beginning. Modifications to sign regulations within this overlay may be approved as part of the design review process for any building that is subject to 21A.59. Signs shall not include off-premise advertising. For the purpose of this section, signs may include advertising any business, facility, event or event or facility sponsor which are located within the boundaries of the sports arena and convention center sign regulations overlay. STANDARDS FOR THE SPORTS ARENA AND CONVENTION CENTER Types of Signs Permitted7, 8, 9 | Maximum Area per Sign Face | Maximum Height of Freestanding Signs | Minimum Setback2 | Number of Signs Permitted per Sign Type Types of Signs Permitted7, 8, 9 | Maximum Area per Sign Face | Maximum Height of Freestanding Signs | Minimum Setback2 | Number of Signs Permitted per Sign Type Awning/ canopy signs | 5 square feet per linear foot of canopy length (sign area only) | Shall not be located above the second floor level of the building for both awning and canopy signs | May extend 6 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet from back of curb | 1 per first floor window/door, may be combined with adjacent doors/ windows Flat sign (general building orientation) | 5 square feet per linear foot of building face | | n/a | 1 per building face Flat sign (storefront orientation) | Flat sign (storefront orientation) | | n/a | 3 per business storefront Flat sign display, electronic changeable copy3 | No larger than 1,400 square feet per sign | | n/a | 5 per city block Freestanding sign, electronic changeable copy4 | Not more than 1,600 square feet per sign, which may be located in a continuous round display | 45 feet | n/a | 2 per city block Monument sign | 3 square feet per linear foot of street frontage | 20 feet | None | 5 per street frontage Private directional sign5 | 100 square feet | 20 feet | No setback | No limit Roof sign | 5 square feet per linear foot of building frontage | 20 feet above the roof line or parapet wall | n/a | 1 per building Roof surface sign | 30,000 square feet6 | n/a | n/a | 1 per roof surface Special event light pole sign | 10 square feet | 20 feet | n/a | 2 per light pole Special event sign | Sign may cover up to 60% of total building face7 | May not exceed the height of building | n/a | 1 per street frontage Window sign | 90% of total frontage window area (interior or exterior) for sports arena events, not to exceed 6 months in duration for each calendar year unless otherwise allowed by the zoning administrator. | No Limit | n/a | No Limit Notes: 1. Reserved. 2. Public property lease and insurance required for projection over property line. 3. Flat sign, electronic changeable copy may display static or rotating messages or operate as outdoor television monitors. 4. An advertising face on a freestanding sign with electronic changeable copy that is not oriented to a public street may be operated to allow full motion video display. 5. Private directional sign may include electronic changeable copy within the sign area. 6. To be located on the horizontal plane of a roof surface, primarily viewable from planes and surrounding buildings located above the arena. 7. Advertising or corporate logos are limited to on premises advertising of sports arena events and sponsors only. 8. Dwell and Twirl time: Text, images, or graphics on an electronic message center shall not change more than once every eight (8) seconds. Twirl time between subsequent static text, images, or graphics shall not exceed one-fourth (0.25) second. Outdoor television monitors are exempt. 9. Brightness: No electronic message center shall exceed a brightness level of three-tenths (0.3) foot-candle as measured at a pre-set distance. The measurement distance shall be determined based on the area of the electronic message center using the following formula: the square root of (the electronic message center area times 100). Fractions shall be rounded to the nearest foot. c. Live Performance Theater and Ancillary Uses Located in the Interior of the Block between State and Main Streets, between 100 and 200 South Streets: STANDARDS FOR THE LIVE PERFORMANCE THEATRE AND ANCILLARY USES LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE BLOCK BETWEEN STATE AND MAIN STREETS, BETWEEN 100 AND 200 SOUTH STREETS Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestandi ng Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type | Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3 Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestandi ng Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type | Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3 Awning signs | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only) | See note 1 | May extend 6 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6 | 1 per first floor door/wind ow | None Canopy, drive- through | 40% of canopy face if signage is on 2 faces; 20% of canopy face if signs are on 4 faces | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per canopy face | None Canopy signs | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only); 20 square feet maximum per canopy | See note 1 | May extend from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6 | 1 per first floor building entry | None Constructi on sign | 64 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet | 1 per storefront | None Corporate flag | 32 square feet | See Subsection 21A.46.11 0.A.4.c | 8 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6 | 1 per 50 feet of street frontage, 50 foot minimum street frontage required | 2 per street frontage Flat sign (general building orientation ) | 4 square feet per linear foot of building face5 | See note 1 | n/a | 2 per building face | None Flat sign (storefront orientation )4 | 2 square feet per linear foot of each store frontage5 | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per business storefront | None Marquee sign | Subject only to Subsection 21A.46.07 0.O | See Subsection 21A.46.07 0.O | See Subsection 21A.46.07 0.O | 1 per storefront | None Monument sign | 1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage | 20 feet | None | 1 per street frontage | 1 sign per street frontage Nameplate, building | 3 square feet | 8 square feet | None | 1 per building | None New development sign | 200 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet | 1 per street frontage | None 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 | 45 feet | None, but shall not extend across a property line | 1 per street frontage | None Pole sign, parking garage access | 1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage; 165 square feet maximum for a single businessSign may be located off premises to indicate garage access point, as deemed appropriat e by zoning administrat or | 45 feet | None, but shall not extend across a property line | 1 per street frontage | 1 Political sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 5 feet | No limit | None Private directional sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet | 5 feet | No limit | None Projecting building sign7,8 | 165 square feet per side; 330 square feet total | See note 1 | May extend 6 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6 | 2 per street frontage | None Projecting business storefront sign7,8 | 9 square feet per side; 18 square feet total | See note 1. Sign face limited to 4 feet in height | May extend 7 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6 | 1 per public business entry | None Projecting parking entry sign7,8 | 40 square feet; 80 square feet total | See note 1. Sign face limited to 4 feet in height | May extend 10 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6 | 1 per driveway or parking lot entry | None Public safety sign | 8 square feet | 6 square feet | None | No limit | None Real estate sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | None | 1 per street frontage | None Roof signs | 4 square feet per linear foot of building face or 6 square feet per linear foot of building face on buildings taller than 100 feet | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per street frontage | None Window sign | 25% of total frontage window area per use | No limit | n/a | No limit | None Notes: 1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter. 2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs. 3. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined. 4. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors. 5. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign. 6. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy. 7. This applies only to signs not placed on the street frontages of State Street, Main Streets, 100 South Street and 200 South Street. All signs of this type intended for these street frontages are to be governed by Subsection 21A.46.110.A.3.a. 8. These sign types may have animated elements as defined in Subsection 21A.46.020.B of this chapter, restricted to the non-mechanical animation of lights and lighting. 4. Supplementary Regulations: a. Sign Setbacks: All freestanding signs shall be set back not less than five feet (5') from the front or corner side lot line. In the case of pole signs, this setback requirement shall be applied to the sign support structure, allowing the sign itself to extend to the front lot line if adequate ground clearance is provided as required in this title. b. Projecting Building Signs: Projecting building signs are allowed for the following uses only: (1) Theaters (live or cinematic theaters with business frontage and direct access to the street) and ancillary uses; (2) Anchor retail (large retailers with over 35,000 square feet of usable floor area) or shopping centers or malls (containing multiple stores with a combined commercial/retail floor area of over 100,000 square feet); (3) Historic buildings as outlined in subsection 21A.46.070V of this chapter. Businesses using projecting building signs may not also use projecting business storefront signs. The content of a projecting building sign is limited to the building, business or shopping center name and logo. c. Corporate Flags: The pole support must be attached directly to the building and located so that all portions of the flag clear the pedestrian level of the building. Flags shall not interfere with street trees, light poles, utility lines, etc., and shall maintain a ten foot (10') clearance from the sidewalk. Corporate flags may be additionally anchored at the bottom with a cable, chain, rope or other nonrigid device, to prevent excessive movement. However, if more than one structural support is provided, the flag shall be considered a fabric "projecting sign". B. Sign Regulations For The D-2 District: 1. Purpose: Sign regulations for the D-2 District are intended to respond to the existing diversity in signage characteristics within this district. The D-2 District is supportive of the D-1 District and reflects a similar purpose as the center for business and culture for the region. 2. Applicability: Regulations in Subsection B.3 of this section shall apply to all uses within the D-2 District. 3. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards: STANDARDS FOR THE D-2 DISTRICT Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type | Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3 Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type | Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3 Awning/canopy sign | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only) | See note 1 | May extend 6 feet from face of building 2 feet from back of curb7 | 1 per first floor door/window | None Canopy, drive- through | 40% of canopy face if signage is on 2 faces; 20% of canopy face if signs are on 4 faces | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per canopy face | None Construction sign | 64 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet | 1 per street frontage | None Flat sign (storefront orientation)4 | 2 square feet per linear foot of each store frontage5 | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per business or storefront | None Monument sign6 | 1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage | 20 feet | None | 1 per street frontage | 1 sign per street frontage Nameplate, building | 3 square feet | 8 square feet | None | 1 per building | None New development sign | 200 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet | 1 per street frontage | None Pole sign6 | 1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage; 200 square feet maximum for a single business, 300 square feet maximum for multiple businesses | 45 feet | None, but shall not extend across a property line | 1 per street frontage | 1 sign per street frontage Political sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 5 feet | No limit | None Private directional sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet | 5 feet | No limit | None Projecting building sign | 0.5 square foot per linear foot of street frontage; not to exceed 40 square feet | See note 1 | May extend 6 feet from face of building, but shall not cross a property line | 1 per street frontage | None Projecting business storefront sign | 6 square feet per sign side; total of 12 square feet | n/a | May extend 4 feet from face of the building but no closer than 2 feet to the back of the curb. Minimum height of 8 feet above sidewalk.7 | 1 per leasable space or entry | None Public safety sign | 8 square feet | 6 feet | 5 feet | No limit | None Real estate sign | 64 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet | 1 per street frontage | None Wall sign or flat sign (general building orientation) | 4 square feet per linear foot of building face5 | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per building face | None Window sign | 25% of total frontage window area per use | See note 1 | n/a | No limit | n/a Notes: 1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter. 2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs. 3. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined. 4. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors. 5. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign. 6. See Subsection 21A.46.110.B.4.a. 7. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy. 4. Supplementary Regulations: a. Lot Frontage Requirements: A minimum lot frontage of one hundred feet (100') shall be required for pole signs or monument signs. C. Sign Regulations For The D-3 Downtown Residential/Warehouse District: 1. Purpose: Signage in the D-3 District should respond to the special character of the area resulting from the presence of existing warehouse buildings, some of which are historically significant, and the mix of residential and commercial uses allowed in the district. Consistent with the intent of the district to preserve the existing buildings while promoting new uses within them, signage within the district should contribute to the vitality of the area without detracting from the significance of the architecture. The sign regulations for this district are designed to allow for the identification of uses within the district but to restrain the size and location of signs in order to complement the architectural characteristics of buildings. 2. Applicability: Regulations in subsection C3 of this section shall apply to all uses within the D-3 District. 3. Sign Type, Size and Height Standards: STANDARDS FOR THE D-3 DISTRICT Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type | Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3 Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type | Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3 Awning/canopy signs | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only) | See note 1 | May extend 6 feet from face of building 2 feet from back of curb6 | 1 per first floor door/window | None Canopy, drive- through | 40% of canopy face if signage is on 2 faces; 20% of canopy face if signs are on 4 faces | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per canopy face | None Construction sign | 64 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet | 2 per building | None Flat sign (storefront orientation)4 | 1.5 square feet per linear foot of store frontage5 | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per business or storefront | None Monument sign | 100 square feet | 12 feet | None | 1 per street frontage | 1 sign per street frontage Nameplate, building | 3 square feet | 8 square feet | n/a | 1 per building | None New development sign | 80 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet | 1 per development | None Pole sign | 75 square feet for a single business; 100 square feet for multiple businesses | 25 feet | None, but shall not extend across a property line | 1 per street frontage | 1 sign per street frontage Political sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 5 feet | No limit | None Private directional sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet | 5 feet | No limit | None Projecting business storefront sign | 6 square feet per sign side; total of 12 square feet | n/a | May extend 4 feet from face of the building but no closer than 2 feet to the back of curb. Minimum height of 8 feet above sidewalk.6 | 1 per leasable space or entry | None Public safety sign | 8 square feet | 6 feet | 5 feet | No limit | None Real estate sign | 64 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet | 1 per building | None Wall sign or flat sign (general building orientation) | 1.5 square feet per linear foot of building face5 | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per building face | Window sign | 25% of total frontage window area per use | See note 1 | n/a | No limit | None Notes: 1. For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter. 2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs. 3. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined. 4. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors. 5. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign. 6. Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy. (Ord. 64-24, 2024: Ord. 63-24, 2024: Ord. 44-23, 2023: Ord. 44-19, 2019: Ord. 63-17, 2017: Ord. 51-17, 2017: Ord. 19-11, 2011: Ord. 10-10 § 14, 2010: Ord. 62-09 § 1, 2009: Ord. 80-04 § 1 (Exh. A), 2004: Ord. 68-04 § 1, 2004: Ord. 62-03 § 2, 2003: Ord. 28-01 §§ 3, 4, 2001: Ord. 61-00 §§ 7, 8, 2000: Ord. 53-00 § 10, 2000: Ord. 35-99 § 80, 1999: Ord. 83-98 § 10, 1998: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.115 SIGN REGULATIONS FOR GATEWAY DISTRICTS

21A.46.115: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR GATEWAY DISTRICTS: The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the gateway districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited. A. Sign Regulations For The G-MU Gateway District: 1. Purpose: Signage in the G-MU Gateway District should reflect the unique character of the gateway as a mixture of residential, commercial and industrial uses within an urban neighborhood atmosphere. Sign regulations for this district are intended to allow for the design of signage that complements the gateway's dynamic physical and functional characteristics. 2. Applicability: Regulations in subsection A3 of this section shall apply to all uses within the G-MU District. 3. Sign Type, Size And Height Standards: STANDARDS FOR THE GATEWAY DISTRICT (G-MU) Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type | Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3 Types Of Signs Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign Face | Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1 | Minimum Setback2 | Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type | Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3 Awning | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only) | See note 1 | May extend 6 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6 | 1 per first floor door/window | None Canopy signs | 1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only) 20 square feet maximum per canopy | See note 1 | May extend from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6 | 1 per first floor building entry | None Construction sign | 64 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet | 2 per building | None Corporate flag | 32 square feet | See subsection A4b of this section | May extend 8 feet from the face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6 | 1 per 50 feet of street frontage. 50 foot minimum street frontage required | 2 per street frontage Flat sign (general building orientation) | 1.5 square feet per linear foot of building face5 | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per building face | None Flat sign (storefront orientation)4 | 1.5 square feet per linear foot of store frontage5 | See note 1 | n/a | 1 per business or storefront | None Marquee sign | Subject only to subsection 21A.46.070O of this chapter | | | 1 per storefront | None Monument and projecting building signs: | | | | | Monument sign | 100 square feet | 12 feet | None | 1 per street frontage | 1 sign per street frontage Projecting building sign | 125 square feet per side; 250 square feet total | See note 1. (See subsection A4a of this section) | May extend 6 feet from the face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of the curb6 | 1 per street frontage (See subsection A4a of this section) | Nameplate, identifying building name | 3 square feet | 8 feet | n/a | 1 per building | None New development sign | 80 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet | 1 per development | None Political sign | 32 square feet | 8 feet | 5 feet | No limit | None Private directional sign | 8 square feet | 4 feet | 5 feet | No limit | None Projecting business storefront sign | 9 square feet per side; 18 square feet total | See note 1. Sign face limited to 4 feet in height | May extend 4 feet from the face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of the curb6 | 1 per public business entry to the street | None Projecting parking entry sign | 9 square feet; 18 square feet total | See note 1. Sign face limited to 4 feet in height | May extend 4 feet from face of building but not within 2 feet of the back of curb6 | 1 per driveway or parking lot entry | None Public safety sign | 8 square feet | 6 feet | 5 feet | No limit | None Real estate sign | 64 square feet | 12 feet | 5 feet | 1 per building | None Window sign | 25% of total frontage window area per use | See note 1 | n/a | No limit | None Notes: 1. For height limits on building signs, see subsection 21A.46.070J of this chapter. 2. Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs. 3. The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined. 4. Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors. 5. A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign. 6. Public property lease and insurance required for projection over property line. 4. Specific Signs: a. Projecting Building Signs: Projecting building signs are allowed for the following uses only: (1) Theaters (live or cinematic theaters with business frontage and direct access to the street), (2) Anchor retail (large retailers with over 35,000 square feet of usable floor area) or shopping centers or malls (containing multiple stores with a combined commercial/retail floor area of over 100,000 square feet), (3) Historic buildings as outlined in subsection 21A.46.070V of this chapter. Businesses using projecting building signs may not also use projecting business storefront signs. The content of a projecting building sign is limited to the building, business or shopping center name and logo. b. Corporate Flags: The pole support must be attached directly to the building and located so that all portions of the flag shall not interfere with the street trees, light poles, utility lines, etc., and shall maintain a ten foot (10') clearance from the sidewalk. Corporate flags may be additionally anchored at the bottom with a cable, chain, rope or other nonrigid device, to prevent excessive movement. However, if more than one structural support is provided, the flag shall be considered a fabric "projecting sign". (Ord. 68-01 §§ 1, 2, 2001: Ord. 53-00 § 11, 2000: Ord. 83-98 § 11 (Exh. F), 1998)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.120 SIGN REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS

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

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.125 VINTAGE SIGNS

21A.46.125: VINTAGE SIGNS: A. The purpose of this section is to promote the retention, restoration, reuse, and reinstatement of nonconforming signs that represent important elements of Salt Lake City's heritage and enhance the character of a corridor, neighborhood, or the community at large. B. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this title: 1. An application for designation of vintage sign status as well as for the reinstatement of, modifications to, or relocation of a vintage sign shall be processed in accordance with the procedures set forth in chapter 21A.58 and section 21A.46.030 as well as the following: Application: In addition to the general application requirements for a sign, an application for vintage sign designation or modification shall require: a. Detailed drawings and/or photographs of the sign in its current condition, if currently existing; b. Written narrative and supporting documentation demonstrating how the sign meets the applicable criteria; c. Detailed drawings of any modifications or reinstatement being sought; d. Detailed drawings of any relocation being sought; and e. Historic drawings and/or photographs of the sign. 2. The zoning administrator shall designate an existing sign as a vintage sign if the sign: a. Was not placed as part of a Localized Alternative Signage Overlay District and has not been granted flexibility from the base zoning through a planned development agreement or by the historic landmark commission; b. Is not a billboard as defined in section 21A.46.020 of this chapter; c. Retains its original design character, or that character will be reestablished or restored, based on historic evidence such as drawings or photographs; and, d. Meets at least four (4) of the following criteria: (1) The sign was specifically designed for a business, institution, or other establishment on the subject site; (2) The sign bears a unique emblem, logo, or another graphic specific to the city, or region; (3) The sign exhibits specific characteristics that enhance the streetscape or identity of a neighborhood; (4) The sign is or was characteristic of a specific historic period; (5) The sign is or was integral to the design or identity of the site or building where the sign is located; or (6) The sign represents an example of craftsmanship in the application of lighting technique, use of materials, or design. 3. A designated vintage sign may: a. Be relocated within its current site. b. Be modified to account for changing uses within its current site. These modifications shall be in the same style as the design of the original sign including: (1) Shape and form, (2) Size, (3) Typography, (4) Illustrative elements, (5) Use of color, (6) Character of illumination, and (7) Character of animation. c. Be restored or recreated, and reinstated on its original site. d. Be relocated to a new site for use as a piece of public art, provided that the original design and character of the sign is retained, or will be restored, and it advertises a business no longer in operation. Vintage signs may only be relocated for use as public art to sites in the following districts: D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4, G-MU, or any MU district found in Chapter 21A.25. e. Be relocated and reinstalled on the business's new site, should the business with which it is associated move, provided that the business's new location is within the same contiguous zoning district as the original location. 4. Once designated, a vintage sign is exempt from the calculation of allowed signage on a site. (Ord. 3-26, 2026: Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 38-24, 2024: Ord. 75-23, 2023: Ord. 64-21, 2021: Ord. 45-18, 2018)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.130 LOCALIZED ALTERNATIVE SIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT

21A.46.130: LOCALIZED ALTERNATIVE SIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT: A. Purpose: Large scale land uses (such as a shopping center, an office park, a special purpose district use such as the airport, or large institutions such as universities or medical centers having a multibuilding campus) have common design elements that can be complemented and enhanced through the use of special signage. Localized alternative sign overlay districts allow for the creation of special sign regulations to meet the needs of these situations. B. Applicability: These regulations shall be applicable to sites two (2) acres or larger in the following districts: 1. Any MU zone found in Chapter 21A.25, 2. The D-1, D-2, D-3, and D-4 zones, 3. GMU, and 4. The A, BP, I, PL, PL2, or UI zones. C. Submission Of Overlay District Regulations: In order to give effect to the purpose set forth in subsection A of this section, a localized alternative sign overlay district pertaining only to a particular center, campus or district may be proposed as an alternative to the sign regulations that would otherwise be applicable under this chapter. D. Effect Of Overlay District: If a localized alternative sign overlay district is established, the sign standards and limitations established within that district shall govern. E. Application Procedure: Persons seeking to establish a localized alternative sign overlay district shall follow normal amendment procedures pursuant to Chapter 21A.50. Following adoption of the overlay district by the City Council, the regulations of the district shall apply uniformly to all properties located within the boundaries of the overlay district. F. Changes To Approved Localized Alternative Sign Overlay Districts: An alternative localized sign overlay district which has been properly established may be amended or modified only upon submission and approval of another zoning amendment application pursuant to chapter 21A.50 of this title. (Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 63-17, 2017: Ord. 73-02 § 15, 2002: Ord. 28-01 § 1, 2001: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.140 NONCONFORMING SIGNS

21A.46.140: NONCONFORMING SIGNS: A. Applicability: The regulations in this section shall apply to all nonconforming signs with the following exceptions: 1. Vintage signs shall be regulated by Section 21A.46.125 of this chapter. 2. Billboards shall be regulated by Section 21A.46.160 of this chapter. B. Modifications: A sign permit may be issued for modifications to a nonconforming sign provided the modifications do not increase the level of nonconformity of such sign. This includes changes to dimensional standards, location, or the replacement of any part of the sign structure. This provision does not apply in the case of: 1. Any modification that is necessary due to a government action that results in the relocation or alteration of a sign, including signs that would become nonconforming due to the government action, are permitted. C. Maintenance: Nonconforming signs shall be maintained as defined in Section 21A.46.020, including the temporary removal of the sign for repairs and other routine maintenance. The sign shall be reinstalled in the same location and in the same manner or relocated to a location that increases the level of conformity. D. Sign Removal: 1. The sign face identifying a discontinued use on the property shall be removed from the property when the use is discontinued. 2. Nonconforming sign structures may remain on the property but shall be re-used to advertise on-site goods or services within one year or will be considered abandoned. An abandoned sign shall be removed in accordance with Subsection 21A.46.150.E with the following exception: a. The zoning administrator may extend the one-year period if the property owner provides evidence that the property was marketed for occupancy at least once every calendar year. E. Restoration of Signs: 1. Voluntarily Removed Signs: Unless authorized by Subsections 21A.46.140.B or 21A.46.140.C above, a nonconforming sign voluntarily removed from the property by the property owner or property owner's representative shall not be restored unless it is restored to conform with the regulations of this title. 2. Involuntarily Destroyed Signs: If a nonconforming sign is involuntarily destroyed in whole or in part due to fire or other calamity, the sign may be restored to its original condition with respect to size, setback, height, and other nonconforming dimensional standards of the zoning district in which the sign is located, provided such work is started within one year, unless a longer time frame is approved by the building official, after such calamity. (Ord. 44-23, 2023: Ord. 45-18, 2018: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.150 PERMITS, INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT

21A.46.150: PERMITS, INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT: A. Enforcement by Building Official: The building official shall have the authority to enforce these sign regulations. In the performance of that duty, the building official may: 1. Issue Permits: Issue permits to construct, modify or repair signs which conform to the provisions of this chapter; 2. Determine Conformance: Ascertain that all signs, construction, and all reconstruction or modifications of existing signs are built or constructed or modified in conformance with the provisions of these sign regulations and all other regulations incorporated herein by reference; 3. Require Inspection Tags: Require that each sign located in the city requiring a sign permit have affixed to the sign or its supports a current inspection tag visible from the sidewalk or nearest convenient location. This inspection tag shall be issued pursuant to the procedures for sign inspections, set forth in Subsection B of this section; 4. Issue Citations and Complaints: Issue citations and/or file complaints against violators of these sign regulations; 5. Confiscate Signs: Confiscate signs located on public property in accordance with the provisions of Subsection H of this section. B. Inspection Requirements: The building official shall have the authority to inspect signs as follows: 1. Initial Inspection After Construction: The building official shall make an initial inspection prior to footings being poured on a freestanding sign, and upon the completion of construction, erection, re-erection or remodeling of any sign for which a permit has been issued and an inspection request is made. 2. Issuance of Inspection Tag: Upon completion of the sign inspection, the building official shall issue the appropriate inspection tag to the owner or sign contractor if the sign is found to conform to the provisions of this chapter. The presence of a current inspection tag shall serve as certification that the sign to which it is affixed conforms to the provisions of this chapter at the time of its erection and tagging. 3. Tag Data: Each sign inspection tag shall include the permit number and shall be recorded in the office of the building official as to the sign type, size, cost of construction, date of sign permit, and owner's and sign contractor's name and address. 4. Tag Installation: The inspection tag shall be installed by the sign owner, or sign contractor taking out the permit. 5. Inspection: The building official shall conduct an inspection of signs. If the building official finds any sign which has no visible inspection tag, has a visible inspection tag but is in need of repair, or violates any provision of this chapter, the building official may take the necessary legal action as specified in Subsections D through I of this section. C. Legal Actions Authorized: The building official may take any appropriate action or institute any proceeding in any case where any sign is erected, constructed, reconstructed, modified, repaired, converted or maintained, or in any case where any sign is used in violation of these sign regulations or any other city ordinance, in order to accomplish the following purposes: 1. To prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, modification, repair, conversion, maintenance or use of a sign; and 2. To restrain, to correct, or to abate such violation. D. Notice of Violation: The building official may provide written notice of violation by registered mail to the owner of the property where the sign is located or person having charge or control or benefit of any sign found by the building official to be unsafe or dangerous, or in violation of these sign regulations or of any other city ordinance. E. Nonmaintained or Abandoned Signs: The building official may require each nonmaintained or abandoned sign to be removed from the building or premises when such sign 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. F. Unsafe or Dangerous Signs: If an unsafe or dangerous sign is not repaired or made safe within five (5) working days after the building official gives notice pursuant to Subsection D of this section, the building inspector may abate and remove the sign, and the person having charge, control or benefit of any such sign shall pay to the city the costs incurred in such removal within thirty (30) calendar days after written notice is mailed to such person. G. Illegal Signs: If an illegal sign is not brought into compliance with the provisions of these sign regulations within thirty (30) working days after the building official gives notice pursuant to Subsection D of this section, the building inspector may abate and remove the sign, and the owner, person having charge, control or benefit of any such sign shall pay to the city the costs incurred in such removal within thirty (30) calendar days after written notice is mailed to such person. H. Confiscation of Signs: The building official shall immediately confiscate any sign located on public property in violation of these sign regulations or any other city ordinances. Confiscated signs shall be stored at a location determined by the building official for a period of thirty (30) days, during which time the owner or person having charge, control or benefit of the confiscated sign may redeem the sign after payment of fifty dollars ($50.00) and any applicable civil fines established pursuant to Chapter 21A.20 of this title. The city shall not be liable for damages incurred to signs as a result of their confiscation. In addition to civil penalties sign owners and persons having charge, control or benefit of any sign erected in violation of this chapter shall be liable for any damages caused to public property, public facilities or public utilities by reason of the placement, attachment and/or removal of such unlawful signs. Signs not redeemed within thirty (30) days shall be destroyed. I. Violation/Penalty: Any person whether acting as owner or occupant of the premises involved, or contractor, or otherwise, who violates or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Section 1.12.050 of this code. A separate offense shall be deemed to be committed on each day an offense occurs or continues. (Ord. 44-23, 2023: Ord. 35-99 §§ 84, 85, 1999: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.160 BILLBOARDS

21A.46.160: BILLBOARDS: A. Purpose Statement: This section is intended to limit the maximum number of billboards in Salt Lake City to no greater than the current number. This chapter further provides reasonable processes and methods for the replacement or relocation of existing nonconforming billboards to areas of the city where they will have less negative impact on the goals and policies of the city which promote the enhancement of the city's gateways, views, vistas and related urban design elements of the city's master plans. B. Definitions: The definitions in this section apply in addition to those in section 21A.46.020 of this chapter. BILLBOARD: A form of an off premises sign. A freestanding ground sign located on industrial, commercial or residential property if the sign is designed or intended to direct attention to a business, product or service that is not sold, offered or existing on the property where the sign is located. BILLBOARD BANK: An accounting system established by the city to keep track of the number and square footage of nonconforming billboards removed pursuant to this chapter. BILLBOARD CREDIT: An entry into a billboard owner's billboard bank account that shows the number and square footage of demolished nonconforming billboards. BILLBOARD OWNER: The owner of a billboard in Salt Lake City. DWELL TIME: The length of time that elapses between text, images, or graphics on an electronic billboard or electronic sign. ELECTRONIC BILLBOARD: Any off premises sign, video display, projected image, or similar device with text, images, or graphics generated by solid state electronic components. Electronic billboards include, but are not limited to, billboards that use light emitting diodes (LED), plasma displays, fiber optics, or other technology that results in bright, high resolution text, images, and graphics. ELECTRONIC SIGN: Any on premises sign, video display, projected image, or similar device with text, images, or graphics generated by solid state electronic components. Electronic signs include, but are not limited to, signs that use light emitting diodes (LED), plasma displays, fiber optics, or other technology that results in bright, high resolution text, images, and graphics. EXISTING BILLBOARD: A billboard which was constructed, maintained and in use or for which a permit for construction was issued as of July 13, 1993. FOOT-CANDLE: The English unit of measurement for luminance, which is equal to one lumen, incident upon an area of one square foot. GATEWAY: The following streets or highways within Salt Lake City: 1. Interstate 80; 2. Interstate 215; 3. Interstate 15; 4. 4000 West; 5. 5600 West; 6. 2100 South Street from Interstate 15 to 1300 East; 7. The 2100 South Expressway from I-15 west to the city limit; 8. Foothill Drive from Guardsman Way to Interstate 80; 9. 400 South from Interstate 15 to 800 East; 10. 500 South from Interstate 15 to 700 East; 11. 600 South from Interstate 15 to 700 East; 12. 300 West from 900 North to 900 South; 13. North Temple from Main Street to Interstate 80; 14. Main Street from North Temple to 2100 South Street; 15. State Street from South Temple to 2100 South; and 16. 600 North from 800 West to 300 West. ILLUMINANCE: The intensity of light falling on a subsurface at a defined distance from the source. MOTION: The depiction of movement or change of position of text, images, or graphics. Motion shall include, but not be limited to, visual effects such as dissolving and fading text and images, running sequential text, graphic bursts, lighting that resembles zooming, twinkling, or sparkling, changes in light or color, transitory bursts of light intensity, moving patterns or bands of light, expanding or contracting shapes, and similar actions. NEW BILLBOARD: A billboard for which a permit to construct is issued after December 31, 1993. NONCONFORMING BILLBOARD: An existing billboard which is located in a zoning district or otherwise situated in a way which would not be permitted by the provisions of this chapter. SPECIAL GATEWAY: The following streets or highways within Salt Lake City: 1. North Temple between 600 West and 2200 West; 2. 400 South between 200 East and 800 East; 3. State Street between 600 South and 2100 South; and 4. Main Street between 600 South and 2100 South. TEMPORARY EMBELLISHMENT: An extension of the billboard resulting in increased square footage as part of an artistic design to convey a specific message or advertisement. TWIRL TIME: The time it takes for static text, images, and graphics on an electronic billboard or electronic sign to change to a different text, images, or graphics on a subsequent sign face. C. Limit On The Total Number Of Billboards: No greater number of billboards shall be allowed in Salt Lake City than the number of existing billboards. D. Permit Required For Removal Of Nonconforming Billboards: 1. Permit: Nonconforming billboards may be removed by the billboard owner only after obtaining a permit for the demolition of the nonconforming billboard. 2. Application: Application for demolition shall be on a form provided by the zoning administrator. 3. Fee: The fee for demolishing a nonconforming billboard shall be as shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule. E. Credits For Nonconforming Billboard Removal: After a nonconforming billboard is demolished pursuant to a permit issued under subsection D1 of this section, or its successor, the city shall create a billboard bank account for the billboard owner. The account shall show the date of the removal and the zoning district of the demolished nonconforming billboard. The account shall reflect billboard credits for the billboard and its square footage. Demolition of a conforming billboard shall not result in any billboard credit. F. Priority for Removal of Nonconforming Billboards: Nonconforming billboards shall be removed subject to the following priority schedule: 1. Billboards in districts zoned residential, historic, residential R-MU prior to January 1, 2025, or downtown D-1, D-3 and D-4 shall be removed first; 2. Billboards in districts zoned commercial CN or CB prior to January 1, 2025, or gateway or on gateways shall be removed second; 3. Billboards which are nonconforming for any other reason shall be removed last; and 4. A billboard owner may demolish nonconforming billboards of a lower priority before removing billboards in a higher priority; however, the billboard credits for removing the lower priority billboard shall not become effective for use in constructing a new billboard until two billboards specified in Subsection F1 of this section, or its successor, with a total square footage equal to or greater than the lower priority billboard, are credited in the billboard owner's billboard bank account. If a billboard owner has no Subsection F1 of this section, or its successor, nonconforming billboards, two Subsection F2 of this section, or its successor, priority billboards may be credited in the billboard owner's billboard bank account to effectuate the billboard credits of a Subsection F3 of this section, or its successor, billboard to allow the construction of a new billboard. For the purposes of this section, the two higher priority billboards credited in the billboard bank account can be used only once to effectuate the billboard credits for a lower priority billboard. G. Life Of Billboard Credits: Any billboard credits not used within thirty six (36) months of their creation shall expire and be of no further value or use except that lower priority credits effectuated pursuant to subsection F4 of this section, or its successor, shall expire and be of no further value or use within sixty (60) months of their initial creation. H. Billboard Credits Transferable: A billboard owner may sell or otherwise transfer a billboard and/or billboard credits. Transferred billboard credits which are not effective because of the priority provisions of subsection F of this section, or its successor, shall not become effective for their new owner until they would have become effective for the original owner. The transfer of any billboard credits do not extend their thirty six (36) month life provided in subsection G of this section, or its successor. I. Double Faced Billboards: Demolition of a nonconforming billboard that has two (2) advertising faces shall receive billboard credits for the square footage on each face, but only as one billboard. J. New Billboard Construction: It is unlawful to construct a new billboard other than pursuant to the terms of this chapter. In the event of a conflict between this chapter and any other provision in this code, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. K. Permitted Zoning Districts: New billboards may be constructed only in the area identified on the official billboard map. L. New Billboard Permits: 1. Application: Anyone desiring to construct a new billboard shall file an application on a form provided by the zoning administrator. 2. Fees: The fees for a new billboard construction permit shall be: a. Building permit and plan review fees required by the uniform building code as adopted by the city; and b. Inspection tag fees as shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule. M. Use Of Billboard Credits: 1. A new billboard permit shall only be issued if the applicant has billboard credits of a sufficient number of square feet and billboards to allow construction of the new billboard. 2. When the permit for the construction of a new billboard is issued, the zoning administrator shall deduct from the billboard owner's billboard bank account: a. The square footage of the new billboard; and b. The number of billboards whose square footage was used to allow the new billboard construction. 3. If the new billboard uses less than the entire available billboard credits considering both the number of billboards and square footage, any remaining square footage shall remain in the billboard bank. N. New Billboards Prohibited On Gateways: Except as provided in subsection O of this section, or its successor, no new billboard may be constructed within six hundred feet (600') of the right of way of any gateway. O. Special Gateway Provisions: 1. If a nonconforming billboard is demolished within a special gateway, the billboard owner may construct a new billboard along the same special gateway in a zoning district equal to or less restrictive than that from which the nonconforming billboard was removed and subject to subsections P, Q, R and S of this section, provided that the size of the new billboard does not exceed the amount of billboard credits in the special gateway billboard bank. 2. The demolition of a nonconforming billboard pursuant to this section shall not accrue billboard credits within the general billboard bank. Credits for a billboard demolished or constructed within a special gateway shall be tracked within a separate bank account for each special gateway. A permit for the construction of a new billboard pursuant to this section must be taken out within thirty six (36) months of the demolition of the nonconforming billboard. P. Maximum Size: The maximum size of the advertising area of any new billboard shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') in height and fifty feet (50') in width. Q. Temporary Embellishments: 1. Temporary embellishments shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the advertising face of any billboard, and shall not exceed five feet (5') in height above the billboard structure. 2. No temporary embellishment shall be maintained on a billboard more than twelve (12) months. R. Height: The highest point of any new billboard, excluding temporary embellishments shall not be more than: 1. Forty five feet (45') above the existing grade; or 2. If a street within one hundred feet (100') of the billboard, measured from the street at the point at which the billboard is perpendicular to the street, is on a different grade than the new billboard, twenty five feet (25') above the pavement elevation of the street. 3. If the provisions of subsection R2 of this section, or its successor subsection, apply to more than one street, the new billboard may be the higher of the two (2) heights. S. Minimum Setback Requirements: All freestanding billboards shall be subject to pole sign setback requirements listed for the district in which the billboard is located. In the absence of setback standards for a particular district, freestanding billboards shall maintain a setback of not less than five feet (5') from the front or corner side lot line. This setback requirement shall be applied to all parts of the billboard, not just the sign support structure. T. Spacing: 1. Small Signs: Billboards with an advertising face three hundred (300) square feet or less in size shall not be located closer than three hundred (300) linear feet from any other small billboard or eight hundred feet (800') from a large billboard on the same side of the street; 2. Large Signs: Billboards with an advertising face greater than three hundred (300) square feet in size shall not be located closer than eight hundred (800) linear feet from any other billboard, small or large, on the same side of the street. 3. Electronic Billboards: Electronic billboards shall not be located closer than one thousand six hundred (1,600) linear feet from any other electronic billboard on the same or opposite side of the street. U. Electronic Billboards: 1. Prohibitions: Except as provided in subsection U2 of this section, after the effective date of this subsection U: a. No electronic billboard shall be constructed or reconstructed for any reason, and b. The conversion, remodeling, or rehabilitation of any existing billboard to an electronic format is prohibited. 2. Standards When Construction/Conversion Required By Law: If after the effective date of this subsection U the city is required by law to allow construction of a new electronic billboard, or to allow conversion of an existing billboard to an electronic format, any such electronic billboard shall be operated pursuant to the following standards: a. Any motion of any kind is prohibited on an electronic sign face. Electronic billboards shall have only static text, images, and graphics. (1) The dwell time of any text, image, or display on an electronic billboard may not exceed more than once every eight (8) seconds. Twirl time between subsequent text, images, or display shall not exceed one-fourth (0.25) second. (2) The illumination of any electronic billboard shall not increase the ambient lighting level more than three-tenths (0.3) foot-candle when measured by a foot-candle meter perpendicular to the electronic billboard face at: (A) One hundred fifty feet (150') for an electronic billboard with a surface area of not more than two hundred forty two (242) square feet; (B) Two hundred feet (200') for an electronic billboard with a surface area greater than two hundred forty two (242) square feet but not more than three hundred seventy eight (378) square feet; (C) Two hundred fifty feet (250') for an electronic billboard with a surface area greater than three hundred seventy eight (378) square feet but not more than six hundred seventy two (672) square feet; and (D) Three hundred fifty feet (350') for an electronic billboard with a surface area greater than six hundred seventy two (672) square feet. b. Electronic billboards may not be illuminated or lit between the hours of twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. if they are located in, or within six hundred feet (600') of a residential, mixed use, downtown, Sugar House business district, gateway, neighborhood commercial, community business, or community shopping center zoning district. c. Controls shall be provided as follows: (1) All electronic billboards shall be equipped with an automatic dimmer control or other mechanism that automatically controls the sign's brightness and display period as provided above. (2) Prior to approval of any permit to operate an electronic billboard, the applicant shall certify that the sign has been tested and complies with the motion, dwell time, brightness, and other requirements herein. (3) The owner and/or operator of an electronic billboard shall submit an annual report to the city certifying that the sign complies with the motion, dwell time, brightness, and other requirements herein. V. Landscaping in Residential and Commercial CN and CB Zoning Districts: Properties in any residential zone and in any areas zoned commercial CN or CB prior to January 1, 2025 on which a billboard is the only structure shall be landscaped as required by Sections 21A.26.020 and 21A.26.030 as applicable prior to January 1, 2025 and Chapter 21A.48 of this title, or its successor chapter. No portion of such property shall be hard or gravel surfaced. W. Landscaping In Other Zoning Districts: Property in all districts other than as specified in subsection V of this section, or its successor subsection, upon which a billboard is the only structure, shall be landscaped from the front of the property to the deepest interior point of the billboard for fifty (50) linear feet along the street frontage distributed, to the maximum extent possible, evenly on each side of the billboard. X. Xeriscape Alternative: If all the properties adjacent to and across any street from the property for which billboard landscaping is required pursuant to subsection W of this section, or its successor subsection, are not developed or, if a water line for irrigation does not exist on the property or in the street right of way adjacent to such property, the zoning administrator may authorize xeriscaping as an alternative for the required landscaping. Y. Existing Billboard Landscaping: Existing billboards shall comply with the landscaping provisions of this section on or before January 1, 1996. Z. Compliance With Tree Stewardship Ordinance: Construction, demolition or maintenance of billboards shall comply with the provisions of the Salt Lake City tree stewardship ordinance. AA. Subdivision Registration: To the extent that the lease or other acquisition of land for the site of a new billboard may be determined to be a subdivision pursuant to state statute no subdivision plat shall be required and the zoning administrator is authorized to approve, make minor subsequent amendments to, and record as necessary, such subdivision. BB. Special Provisions: 1. Applicability: The provisions of this section shall apply to specified billboards located: a. Four (4) existing billboards between 1500 North and 1800 North adjacent to the west side of Interstate 15; and b. One existing billboard on the east side of Victory Road at approximately 1100 North. 2. General Applicability: Except as modified by this section, all other provisions of this chapter shall apply to the five (5) specified billboards. 3. Special Priority: The five (5) specified billboards shall be considered as gateway billboards for the purposes of the priority provisions of subsection F of this section, or its successor subsection. 4. Landscaping: The five (5) specified billboards shall be landscaped pursuant to the provisions of subsection W of this section, or its successor subsection. CC. State Mandated Relocation Of Billboards: Except as otherwise authorized herein, existing billboards may not be relocated except as mandated by the requirements of Utah state law. (Ord. 47A-25, 2025: Ord. 4-12, 2012: Ord. 24-11, 2011)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.170 STREET BANNERS ON UTILITY POLES IN THE PUBLIC WAY

21A.46.170: STREET BANNERS ON UTILITY POLES IN THE PUBLIC WAY: A. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to designate the use of certain utility poles for the display of street banners to benefit local neighborhoods and the city as a whole by allowing street banners for the limited purpose of encouraging and promoting community identity, community organizations, and community events. In allowing this limited signage on utility poles, in certain designated locations, the city does not intend to create a public forum, but rather intends to create a limited or nonpublic forum for the purposes set forth herein. B. Definitions: APPLICANT: Any person or organization that makes application for a street banner permit as described herein. COMMUNITY EVENT: A significant occurrence, happening, or activity in a given local neighborhood at a given place and time of specific and limited duration. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: A city recognized, community based organization, as defined in section 2.60.020 of this code, or a local nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax exempt status organization. COORDINATED STREET BANNER PROGRAM: A program described in subsection G of this section. LOGO: A business trademark or symbol. SIGN: A "sign" as defined in section 21A.46.020 of this chapter. STREET BANNER: A temporary secured banner to be located along designated arterial or collector streets as shown on the adopted "Salt Lake City transportation master plan (major street plan: roadway functional classification)" map, or along Terminal Drive at the Salt Lake City International Airport, and displayed on a utility pole located in the public way. C. Authority To Display: In order to encourage and promote community identity, community organizations, and community events, an eligible participant, as defined herein, may, after applying for and receiving a permit to do so, place street banners on existing utility poles in the public way. D. Eligible Participants: The city will accept applications for a permit to display street banners only from community organizations, city and county government, the state of Utah, or from governmentally owned educational institutions. Applications for political and for profit promotional street banners will not be accepted. Street banners may be placed on existing utility poles in the public way or on public property only for the limited purpose of promoting and encouraging community identity, community organizations, or community events. Street banners located within the boundaries of a coordinated street banner program shall be managed by the respective coordinated street banner program administrators. E. Approved Display Areas: 1. Approved Areas: Street banners may be placed on any existing utility poles that are located along designated arterial or collector streets according to the adopted "Salt Lake City transportation master plan (major street plan: roadway functional classification)" map, or on utility poles along Terminal Drive at the Salt Lake City International Airport, if done in compliance with the requirements of this section. 2. Location: a. Placement of street banners within locations identified on the "Salt Lake City transportation master plan (major street plan: roadway functional classification)" map, or on utility poles along Terminal Drive at the Salt Lake City International Airport, must be reviewed in relationship to proximity and use of other existing or proposed street banners and their sponsoring institutions. In certain locations, such banner uses may have the potential for adverse impacts if located without careful planning. Such impacts may interfere with the enjoyment of adjacent property and uses. b. Street banners approved and managed by a coordinated street banner program shall be located within the boundaries of the program's specified management area. F. Display Content And Design: 1. Allowable Displays: The following displays are permitted on street banners: a. Advertisements or promotions of community organizations; b. Advertisements or promotions of community events; c. Advertisements or promotions of activities sponsored by the city, Salt Lake County, the state of Utah, or a governmentally owned educational institution; d. Advertisements or promotions of community events that are commercially sponsored; e. Welcome messages, such as those for class reunions, conventions, conferences, athletic tournaments, or local winners of major events; f. Advertisements or promotions of sales and fundraising events for youth organizations, community organizations, and community service organizations for their program support; or g. Nonpartisan and noncandidate voting information. 2. Nonallowable Displays: The following displays are not permitted on street banners: a. Personal messages; b. Promotion of a commercial for profit enterprise, activity, or event; c. Advertisements for clubs, churches or for profit organizations promoting an event with an admission charge; d. Advertisements for religious organizations with a message not described in subsection F1 of this section; e. Messages of political parties or political groups that are not described in subsection F1 of this section; or f. Advertisements of clubs or organizations for events that are primarily open only to members of those clubs or organizations. G. Management Of Coordinated Street Banner Programs: The city may enter into agreements with community, government, or educational organizations to manage a coordinated street banner program within a specified geographic area. Coordinated street banner programs shall be subject to requirements as set forth herein. Such agreements must be approved by the city and may establish regulations governing the application, approval, and placement of street banners within the geographic area specified by the agreement. H. Application For Permit: 1. Street Banners To Be Located Outside The Boundaries Of A Coordinated Street Banner Program: Any person or entity who desires to display street banners to be located outside of the boundaries of a coordinated street banner program shall submit an application to the city transportation division. An application form must be submitted to the transportation division not more than six (6) months nor less than two (2) months before the first date the street banners are proposed to be displayed and must contain the following: a. The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant, or if an organization, the name, address and telephone number of a contact person; b. The name, address, and telephone number of any licensed contractor hired to place or remove street banners; c. A photograph, drawing, or other visual representation of the proposed street banners; d. The proposed number of street banners and the proposed locations where the street banners will be placed; e. The proposed dates for placement and removal of the street banners; f. If the city does not own the real property or the utility pole upon which a street banner is proposed to be placed, evidence of written permission from the owner consenting to such placement; and g. An application fee as shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule. 2. Street Banners To Be Located Within The Boundaries Of A Coordinated Street Banner Program: Any person or entity who desires to display street banners within the boundaries of a coordinated street banner program shall submit an application to the managing entity of the coordinated street banner program. The applicant shall submit any payment or fee required by the coordinated street banner program. I. Standards For Granting Of The Permit: A street banner permit application shall be reviewed and a permit issued by the city transportation division on a first come, first served basis upon a determination that the application has been properly completed, and that: 1. The location and placement of the street banners will not endanger public safety, including motorists and pedestrians, by interfering with street lighting, obstructing traffic signs or other control devices, or otherwise creating dangerous distractions; and 2. The street banners would comply with all other requirements of this section. J. Time For Approval Or Disapproval Of Application: Within thirty (30) days after receiving the application for a permit, the city transportation division shall grant, modify, or deny the permit request. K. Judicial Review Of Denial: Any person adversely affected by the granting or denial of the permit may appeal such decision to a court of competent jurisdiction after receiving notice of the decision. The decision granting or denying the permit shall be effective on the date of written notice issued by the city transportation division. L. Street Banner And Hardware Standards: 1. Materials: Street banners must be constructed of a material that can withstand the normal and reasonably expected forces of nature for the period of time they are displayed. Torn or damaged street banners shall not be hung and shall be promptly replaced by the applicant if they are torn or damaged after being hung. 2. Dimensions: a. The street banners shall not exceed an overall length of ninety six inches (96") and a width of thirty inches (30"). There shall be a six inch (6") sleeve at the top of the street banner to slide over the bracket. The bottom shall have a two inch (2") hem, and the sides shall have a minimum hem of 0.75 inch. There shall be two (2) grommets at the bottom of the street banner. The graphic area shall not exceed twenty six inches by eighty eight inches (26" x 88"). b. Promotional street banners may carry a sponsor's logo. The sponsor logo is limited to the bottom twenty percent (20%) of the banner. Sponsor information shall not exceed six inches (6") in height. 3. Banner Hanging Hardware: Any hardware installed on utility poles to hold banners must first be approved by the city transportation division. All street banners and hardware shall be installed such that the top of the street banner is at least eighteen feet (18') above the ground. If the street banner hangs over the trafficway, the top of the banner must be at least twenty two feet (22') above the ground. If the city does not own the utility pole or if the utility pole is not on city property, installation must be approved by the pole owner. M. Duration Of Display: The street banners may be permitted to be in place for a period of at least seven (7) days but not more than thirty (30) days. As long as no other applicant has applied for permission to place street banners in the same location, that initial thirty (30) day maximum display period may be extended for additional periods of thirty (30) days. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the city may order that street banners be removed prior to the expiration of any permit period, if such street banners are determined to constitute a safety hazard, blight, or otherwise not meet the requirements of this section. The city reserves the right to remove street banners after the display period expires. If the applicant does not remove the street banners, the city may remove them and may charge the applicant for the cost of such removal. N. Installation, Maintenance And Removal: Street banners and any hardware necessary to display them may be installed only by a licensed contractor approved by the city. Except as may be otherwise determined by the city, the applicant is responsible for all costs associated with installation, maintenance, and removal of street banners and any hardware necessary to display them. The applicant is also responsible for any damage that may occur to the street banners, hardware, or utility poles while the street banners are being installed, displayed, or removed. The applicant shall immediately replace, repair or clean, as applicable, damaged or dirty street banners. At the expiration of the permit period, the applicant shall remove the street banners within five (5) business days. After installation, any hardware installed on utility poles shall become the property of the city and shall remain on the utility poles after removal of the street banners unless the city transportation division instructs the applicant to remove the hardware. O. Local Street Banners: Nothing in this section shall apply to: 1) holiday decorations (such as lights, wreaths, garlands, or similar decorations) attached to utility poles, or 2) banners on utility poles located on local streets as shown on the adopted "Salt Lake City transportation master plan (major street plan: roadway functional classification)" map that provide information about localized community events such as block parties, street fairs, or neighborhood celebrations and that contain no commercial content. P. Effect Of Invalidity: If any portion of this section is determined to be illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or superseded, in whole or in part, this entire section shall forthwith be voided and terminated, subject to the following provisions: 1) in the event of a judicial, regulatory, or administrative determination that all or some part of this section is illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or superseded, such action shall be effective as of the date of a final appealable court order; and 2) in the event of any state or federal legislative action that renders any portion of this section illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or superseded, such action shall be effective as of the effective date of such legislative action. (Ord. 24-11, 2011)

Salt Lake City Code § 21A.46.180 CONSTRUCTION IMPACT AREA MITIGATION SIGNS

21A.46.180: CONSTRUCTION IMPACT AREA MITIGATION SIGNS: A. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to designate the use of certain temporary signs deemed necessary to offset the impact of building demolition activity and/or construction activity. Additional temporary signage for impacted businesses will benefit local neighborhoods and the city as a whole by promoting business identity and informing the public of continued business operations while demolition and construction activity is ongoing. B. Nonpublic Forum: In allowing limited temporary signage in certain designated locations, the city does not intend to create a public forum, but rather intends to create a limited or nonpublic forum for the purposes set forth herein. C. Definitions: APPLICANT: Any person or organization located within a designated construction impact area that makes application for a construction impact area mitigation sign permit as described herein. CITY ADMINISTRATION: The community and neighborhoods director with consultation with the planning director, transportation director and city engineer. CONSTRUCTION IMPACT AREA: A specific location designated by the mayor or the mayor's designee likely to be impacted by temporary construction activities that are anticipated to occur for a period greater than six (6) months and which activities will likely disrupt pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic in such a manner to negatively affect nearby business activities. A construction impact area designation shall be effective for no longer than eighteen (18) months, unless extended by the mayor or mayor's designee for good cause. CONSTRUCTION IMPACT AREA MITIGATION SIGN: A temporary sign that informs the public a business is open during the period of nearby construction activity. D. Approval Of Construction Impact Areas: In order to encourage and promote business identity during periods of construction activity, the mayor or mayor's designee may recognize via a public meeting, business areas that are impacted by construction activity. E. Authority To Display: The designation of a construction impact area authorizes the city administration to develop guidelines limiting sign types, size and location for permitting temporary construction impact area mitigation signs within affected business areas. F. Construction Impact Area Mitigation Signs: Construction impact area mitigation signs are subject to the following minimum standards in addition to any administrative implementing guidelines developed for a specific construction impact area: 1. Signs for a business with a storefront: a. Quantity of signs allowed is one banner or A-frame sign per business establishment with a storefront on a street within a designated construction impact area. b. Size of banner or A-frame signs is limited to sixteen (16) square feet in area. c. Additional window signs are limited to twenty five percent (25%) of the window area above the base zoning sign area allowed. 2. Signs for a building with multiple businesses without individual storefronts: a. Quantity of signs allowed is a single banner sign or A-frame sign for the entire building. b. Size of signs is limited to thirty two (32) square feet in area. c. Additional window signs are limited to twenty five percent (25%) of the window area above the base zoning sign area allowed. 3. Directional signs identifying parking and businesses open are limited to eight (8) square feet in area and the location is subject to transportation division approval and subject to subsection 21A.46.070D of this chapter. 4. All temporary signs within the public way must be placed in a manner as not to damage roadway and sidewalk surfaces. 5. Duration of display period is up to six (6) months from building permit issuance and is intended to terminate coincidentally with the end of the construction impact. Administrative renewal of a permitted temporary sign is limited to six (6) month periods. G. Location Of Construction Impact Area Mitigation Signs: The location where temporary signs are permitted can be varied subject to demolition and construction activity within a designated construction impact area. The determination of specific areas is a function of the administrative group given authority to allow temporary signage. Sign locations are also subject to the following criteria for safety purposes: 1. Signs, particularly A-frames, can only be located in a manner that they do not pose a hazard or block the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular travel in the public right of way. 2. Signs on sidewalks should not preclude normal pedestrian passage and should not be located such that they block more than half of the clear walking width or leave less than four feet (4') of passage width to maintain accessibility. 3. Signs in the public right of way cannot be placed in a manner that they preclude drivers within intersections or driveways from having sufficient sight ability of oncoming traffic to maneuver safely. 4. Any approved sign allowed on the public right of way is subject to modification or revocation for public safety purposes. H. Effect On Overlay Districts: Construction impact mitigation signs are not subject to the requirements and standards of overlay districts established in chapter 21A.34 of this title. (Ord. 49-16, 2016: Ord. 77-08 § 2, 2008)

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