A. Statement Of Intent: Salt Lake City commercial districts are intended to enhance the economic vitality of the specific commercial districts and the City as a whole, encourage sustainable and profitable businesses, create dynamic and vital business districts, and implement the adopted development policies of the City. The zoning districts differ in the range and intensity of uses to reflect the diverse nature of the commercial areas within the City. Some zoning districts encourage commercial development that supports residential neighborhoods while other zoning districts promote community and regional commercial areas. Each zoning district includes standards and land uses that are intended to provide certainty to property owners, business owners and neighbors about what is allowed and to enhance employment opportunities, encourage efficient use of land and to enhance property values and the tax base. The standards are intended to allow development flexibility within parameters that support the purpose statement of the individual zoning districts and promote the desired character for the commercial area.
B. Site Plan Review: In certain districts, permitted uses and conditional uses have the potential for adverse impacts if located and laid out without careful planning. Such impacts may interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjacent property and uses. Site plan review is a process designed to address such adverse impacts and minimize them where possible. Site plan review is required for all conditional uses, and all permitted uses except single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings and twin homes. All uses in these districts shall be subject to the site plan review regulations contained in chapter 21A.58 of this title.
C. Impact Controls and General Restrictions in the Commercial Districts:
1. Refuse Control: Temporary storage of refuse materials shall be limited to that produced on the premises. Refuse containers must be covered and shall be stored within completely enclosed buildings or screened in conformance with the requirements of Section 21A.40.120 of this title. For buildings existing as of April 12, 1995, this screening provision shall be required if the floor area or parking requirements are increased by twenty five percent (25%) or more by an expansion to the building or change in the type of land use.
2. Lighting: On site lighting shall be located, directed or designed in such a manner as to contain and direct light and glare to the property on which it is located only.
3. Outdoor Sales, Display Or Storage: "Sales and display (outdoor)" and "storage and display (outdoor)", as defined in chapter 21A.62 of this title, are allowed where specifically authorized in the table of permitted and conditional uses in section 21A.33.030 of this title. These uses shall also conform to the following:
a. The outdoor sales or display of merchandise shall not encroach into areas of required parking;
b. The outdoor sales or display of merchandise shall not be located in any required yard area within the lot;
c. The outdoor sales or display of merchandise shall not include the use of banners, pennants, or strings of pennants;
d. Outdoor storage shall be required to be fully screened with opaque fencing not to exceed seven feet (7') in height; and
e. Outdoor sales and display and outdoor storage shall also be permitted when part of an authorized temporary use as established in chapter 21A.42 of this title.
D. Permitted Uses: The uses specified as permitted uses in section 21A.33.030, "Table Of Permitted And Conditional Uses For Commercial Districts", of this title are permitted provided that they comply with all requirements of this chapter, the general standards set forth in part IV of this title, and all other applicable requirements of this title.
E. Conditional Uses: The uses specified as conditional uses in section 21A.33.030, "Table Of Permitted And Conditional Uses For Commercial Districts", of this title shall be allowed in the Commercial Districts provided they are approved pursuant to the standards and procedures for conditional uses set forth in chapter 21A.54 of this title, and comply with all other applicable requirements of this title.
F. Accessory Uses, Buildings And Structures: Accessory uses and structures are permitted in the Commercial Districts subject to the requirements of this chapter, subsection 21A.36.020B, section 21A.36.030, and chapter 21A.40 of this title.
G. Off Street Parking And Loading: The parking and loading requirements for the Commercial Districts are set forth in chapter 21A.44 of this title.
H. Landscaping and Buffering: The landscaping and buffering requirements for the commercial districts shall be as specified in Chapter 21A.48 of this title.
I. Signs: Signs shall be allowed in the Commercial Districts in accordance with provisions of chapter 21A.46 of this title.
J. Modifications to Maximum Height: The maximum height of buildings in commercial zoning districts may be increased up to ten percent (10%) on any building face due to the natural topography of the site pursuant to the following standards:
1. At least fifty percent (50%) of the building complies with the maximum height of the underlying zoning district;
2. The modification allows the upper floor of a building to be level with the portion of the building that complies with the maximum building height of the zone without the ten percent (10%) modification; and
3. The height of the ground floor is at least twelve (12) feet in height measured from finished floor to finished ceiling height. (Ord. 56-24, 2024: Ord. 12-24, 2024: Ord. 64-21, 2021: Ord. 14-19, 2019: Ord. 66-13, 2013: Ord. 15-13, 2013: Ord. 73-11, 2011: Ord. 12-11, 2011: Ord. 35-99 §§ 22, 23, 1999: Ord. 88-95 (Exh. A), 1995: Ord. 26-95 § 2(13-0), 1995)