A. General Applicability: The provisions of this title shall apply to all of the land area within the corporate limits of Salt Lake City, as indicated on the zoning map as provided in chapter 21A.22 of this title. Except as expressly provided in this title, no development shall be undertaken without prior zoning approval pursuant to the provisions of this title.
B. Exemptions: The following properties, uses and structures shall, to the extent provided by law, be exempt from the regulations of this title:
1. Properties Of The State Of Utah Or Federal Government: Properties owned and occupied by the State of Utah or the United States. Where laws applicable to such properties require the property owner to take reasonable steps to comply with local regulations, this exemption shall not be construed to abrogate that requirement.
2. Utility Installations: Wires, cables, conduits, vaults, laterals, pipes, mains, valves or other similar equipment for the distribution to consumers of telephone or other communications, electricity, gas or water, or the collection of water, sewage, or stormwater when owned, operated and/or maintained by a governmental entity or a public utility. Such installations shall comply with Federal Communications Commission and Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations and those of other authorities having jurisdiction. This exemption includes ground mounted utility boxes installed by a governmental entity in the public right-of-way for public safety and management purposes, such as traffic control devices, utility boxes for lighting and parking meters. All other ground mounted utility boxes shall not be exempt from the regulations of this title and are subject to section 21A.40.160, "Ground Mounted Utility Boxes", of this title.
3. Railroad Facilities: Railroad tracks, signals, bridges and similar facilities and equipment located on a railroad right-of- way, and maintenance and repair work on such facilities and equipment. (Ord. 13-19, 2019: Ord. 14-15, 2015)