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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 64 of 2001
(Amending the Salt Lake City Zoning Code regarding
height limitations in mixed use zoning districts)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SALT LAKE CITY ZONING CODE REGARDING HEIGHT LIMITATIONS IN MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS, PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. 400-01-006.
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Zoning Code contains numerous regulations regarding the maximum height of buildings in various zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, after hearings before the Salt Lake City Council and before the Planning Commission, the City Council has determined that the regulations regarding the maximum building height in mixed use zoning districts should be amended, 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. Chapter 21A.32.130 E.1 of the Salt Lake City Code shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
1. Maximum Height For Nonresidential Buildings: Nonresidential buildings shall not exceed thirty feet (30') or two (2) stories, whichever is less. Buildings taller than thirty feet (30’) up to a maximum of forty-five feet (45’) or three stories, whichever is less, may be authorized as conditional uses subject to the requirements of Part V, Chapter 21A.54 of this Title and in accordance with the provisions of subsection E.1.a and E.1.b of this Section.
a. View and Light Protection. Where a nonresidential building is proposed adjacent to an existing residential structure, the Planning Commission shall make a finding that the residential structure is not negatively impacted by the placement and height of the proposed nonresidential structure.
b. Landscaping. If an additional floor is approved, the Planning Commission may require an increased amount of landscaping over and above that which is normally required for landscape yards, landscape buffer yards, and parking lot perimeter and interior landscaping to ensure adequate buffering and protection of adjacent land uses.
SECTION 2. The table entitled “Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses for Special Purpose Districts,” located at Section 21A.32.140 of the Salt Lake City Code, shall be and hereby is amended to read as set forth on Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
SECTION 3. Section 21A.60.020 of the Salt Lake City Code shall be and hereby is amended to add the following term, in alphabetical order:
Performing Arts Production Facility
SECTION 4. Section 21A.62.040 of the Salt Lake City Code shall be and hereby is amended to add the following definition in alphabetical order:
“Performing Arts Production Facility” means a mixed-use facility housing the elements needed to support a performing arts organization. Such facility should include space for the design and construction of stage components; costume and prop design and construction, administrative support, rehearsal space, storage space, and other functions associated either with an on-site or off-site live performance theater.
SECTION 5. 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 20th day of September, 2001.
Bill No. 64 of 2001.
Published: September 28, 2001.