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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 3 of 2004
(Amending Chapter 21A.42 of the Salt Lake City Zoning Code
regarding Temporary Tents, pursuant to Petition No. 400-01-66)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21A.42 OF THE SALT LAKE CITY ZONING CODE REGARDING TEMPORARY TENTS, PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. 400-01-66.
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Zoning Code currently contains provisions regarding various temporary uses; and
WHEREAS, the City Code currently ostensibly limits the use of temporary tents associated with outdoor sales to a maximum time period of ten days; and
WHEREAS, after hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council, the City has determined that the maximum time period for temporary tents should be clarified and modified as set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this ordinance is in the best interest of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Chapter 21A.42.070.F of the Salt Lake City Code shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
F. Tents: Tents smaller than 200 square feet and canopies smaller than 400 square feet, associated with outdoor sales from a business that is legally licensed as a permanent business or a temporary business as outlined in Chapter 21A.42, are permitted in all nonresidential districts. No tent shall be allowed to remain for a period of more than two (2) days longer than the period during which the use with which it is associated is allowed to remain or, a maximum of 45 days, per calendar year. Tents larger than 200 square feet and canopies larger than 400 square feet, associated with outdoor sales from a business that is legally licensed as a permanent business or a temporary business as outlined in Chapter 21A.42, are permitted in D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4, M-1, M-2, CG, PL, PL2, BP, RP and OS zoning districts. No tent shall be allowed to remain for a period of more than two (2) days longer than the period during which the use with which it is associated is allowed to remain or, a maximum of forty-five (45) days, per calendar year.
The Zoning Administrator may approve tents or canopies in the D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4, M-1, M-2, CG, PL, PL2, BP, RP zoning districts for a period not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days, per calendar year, if the tent or canopy also meets the parking requirements for the intended use and upon receiving a positive recommendation from the Salt Lake City Transportation Division, Public Utilities Department, Business Licensing Division, Fire Department, Police Department and Historic Landmark Commission (when located within an historic district or on a landmark site).
Unless waived in writing by the Zoning Administrator, every tent shall comply with the bulk and yard requirements of the district in which it is located.
Tents smaller than 200 square feet and canopies smaller than 400 square feet are permitted in all residential districts, without a permit, for personal home use or homeowner hosted function, for a period of not more than five (5) days per calendar year. Tents larger than 200 square feet and canopies larger than 400 square feet are permitted in all residential districts, with a fire department permit, for personal home use, for a period of not more than five (5) days.
For purposes of this regulation, canopies are defined as a tent structure that is open on more than 75% of its sides.
SECTION 2. 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 6th day of January, 2004.
Bill No. 3 of 2004.
Published: February 10, 2004.