Publisher's Note: This Section has been AMENDED by new legislation (Ord. 11-2024, passed 3-5-2024). The text of the amendment will be incorporated below when the ordinance is codified.
A. Except as provided in Subsection B of this section, if the structure for which a demolition permit is sought contains one or more dwelling units, whether or not occupied, the building official shall consider the impact of the requested demolition on the housing stock of Salt Lake City pursuant to the provisions of this section.
B. This section shall not apply to any housing which:
1. Is a nonconforming use as provided by relevant provisions of Title 21A, "Zoning", of this code; or
2. Is located on property for which an applicable master plan or the current zoning envisions exclusive nonresidential use; or
3.
a. Is proposed to be demolished for health or safety reasons as provided in this section its successors.
b. Notwithstanding Subsection B.3.a of this section, housing which is demolished for health or safety reasons, which is the result of neglect pursuant to Section 18.64.045 of this chapter, shall be subject to the provisions of this section.
C. The building official, within ten (10) days after receipt of a demolition permit application, shall determine whether the requested demolition will result in:
1. Construction of one or more residential units with a net loss of one or more dwelling units; or
2. No net loss of dwelling units will occur due to the anticipated construction of new dwelling units pursuant to an approved and issued building permit for the premises where the demolition will occur.
D.
1. If Subsection C.2 of this section applies, the building official shall issue a finding of no residential impact and the demolition permit may be issued.
2. If Subsection C.1 of this section applies, the building official shall issue a finding of residential impact.
E. Upon making a finding of residential impact, the building official shall follow the procedures outlined in Chapter 18.97. Once the fee is paid, the demolition permit may be issued immediately upon completion of the application process in Section 18.64.020. (Ord. 53-20, 2020)