Ordinance 3 of 2001

SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE

No. 3 of 2001

(Amending Chapter 21A.26 of the Salt Lake City Code

regarding the height of buildings in the Commercial Corridor

and General Commercial districts)

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21A.26 OF THE SALT LAKE CITY ZONING CODE REGARDING THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS IN THE COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR (CC) AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) DISTRICTS, PURSUANT TO PETITION NOS. 400-00-34 AND 400-00-39.

WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Zoning Code contains restrictions on the maximum height of buildings in various zoning districts; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, finds after public hearings before its own body and before the Planning Commission that portions of the Salt Lake City Zoning Code which relate to the maximum height of buildings in the Commercial Corridor (CC) and General Commercial (CG) Districts should be amended to allow for greater flexibility on that issue, and that such amendments are in the best interest of the City;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:

SECTION 1. Section 21A.26.050.F of the Salt Lake City Code shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:

F. Maximum Height: No building shall exceed thirty feet (30’) or two (2) stories, whichever is less. Buildings higher than 30 feet may be allowed in accordance with the provisions of subsections F1 and F2 of this Section.

1. Procedure For Modification: A modification to the height regulations in this subsection F may be granted as a conditional use in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 21A.54 of this Title. In evaluating an application submitted pursuant to this section, the Planning Commission shall find that the increased height will result in improved site layout and amenities.

2. Landscaping: If an additional floor is approved, increased landscaping shall be provided over and above that which is normally required for landscape yards, landscape buffer yards, and parking lot perimeter and interior landscaping. The amount of increased landscaping shall be equal to 10% of the area of the additional floor.

3. Maximum Additional Height: Additional height shall be limited to 15 feet or one story, whichever is less.

SECTION 2. Section 21A.26.070.F of the Salt Lake City Code shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:

F. Maximum Height: No building shall exceed sixty feet (60’) or four (4) stories, whichever is less. Buildings higher than 60 feet may be allowed in accordance with the provision of subsections F1 and F2 of this Section.

2. Landscaping: If additional floors are approved, increased landscaping shall be provided over and above that which is normally required for landscape yards, landscape buffer yards, and parking lot perimeter and interior landscaping. The amount of increased landscaping shall be equal to 10% of the area of the additional floors.

3. Maximum Additional Height: Additional height shall be limited to 30 feet or two stories, whichever is less.

SECTION 3. The table located at Section 21A.26.090 of the Salt Lake City Code entitled “Summary Table of Yard and Bulk Requirements - Commercial Districts,” shall be and hereby is amended to read as set forth on Exhibit “A” attached hereto.

SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its first publication.

Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this 6^th day of February, 2001.

Bill No. 3 of 2001.

Published: February 14, 2001.