21A.26.010: GENERAL PROVISIONS:

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)

21A.26.020: CN NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT:

A. Purpose Statement: The CN Neighborhood Commercial District is intended to provide for small scale, low intensity commercial uses that can be located within and serve residential neighborhoods. This district is appropriate in areas where supported by applicable master plans and along local streets that are served by multiple transportation modes, such as pedestrian, bicycle, transit and automobiles. The standards for the district are intended to reinforce the historic scale and ambiance of traditional neighborhood retail that is oriented toward the pedestrian while ensuring adequate transit and automobile access. Uses are restricted in size to promote local orientation and to limit adverse impacts on nearby residential areas.

B. Uses: Uses in the CN Neighborhood Commercial District as specified in section 21A.33.030, "Table Of Permitted And Conditional Uses For Commercial Districts", of this title, are permitted subject to the general provisions set forth in section 21A.26.010 of this chapter and this section.

C. Planned Development Review: Planned developments, which meet the intent of the ordinance, but not the specific design criteria outlined in the following subsections, may be approved by the Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of chapter 21A.55 of this title.

D. Lot Size Requirements: No minimum lot area or lot width is required. No lot shall be larger than sixteen thousand five hundred (16,500) square feet.

E. Maximum District Size: The total area of a contiguously mapped CN District shall not exceed ninety thousand (90,000) square feet, excluding all land in public rights-of-way.

F. Minimum Yard Requirements:

1. Front or Corner Side Yard: A fifteen foot (15') minimum front or corner side yard shall be required. Exceptions to this requirement may be authorized as design review, subject to the requirements of Chapter 21A.59 of this title, and the review and approval of the planning commission.

2. Interior Side Yard: None required.

3. Rear Yard: Ten feet (10').

4. Landscape Buffer Yards: Any lot abutting a lot in a Residential District shall conform to the landscape buffer yard requirements of Chapter 21A.48, "Landscaping and Buffers", of this title.

5. Accessory Buildings and Structures in Yards: Accessory buildings and structures may be located in a required yard subject to Section 21A.36.020, Table 21A.36.020.B of this title.

6. Maximum Setback: A maximum setback is required for at least sixty five percent (65%) of the building facade. The maximum setback is twenty five feet (25'). Exceptions to this requirement may be authorized through the design review process, subject to the requirements of Chapter 21A.59 of this title, and the review and approval of the planning commission. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may modify this requirement if the adjacent public sidewalk is substandard and the resulting modification to the setback results in a more efficient public sidewalk. The planning director may waive this requirement for any addition, expansion, or intensification, which increases the floor area or parking requirement by less than fifty percent (50%) if the planning director finds the following:

a. The architecture of the addition is compatible with the architecture of the original structure or the surrounding architecture.

b. The addition is not part of a series of incremental additions intended to subvert the intent of the ordinance.

Appeal of administrative decision is to the planning commission.

G. Landscape Yard Requirements: Front and corner side yards shall be maintained as landscape yards, conforming to the requirements of Chapter 21A.48. Subject to site plan review approval, part or all of the landscape yard may be a patio or plaza.

H. Maximum Height: Twenty five feet (25'). (Ord. 12-24, 2024: Ord. 10-24, 2024: Ord. 67-22, 2022: Ord. 14-19, 2019: Ord. 12-17, 2017)

21A.26.025: SNB SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT:

A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the Small Neighborhood Business Zoning District is to provide areas for small commercial uses to be located adjacent to residential land uses, including mid block. This district will preserve and enhance older commercial structures and storefront character by allowing a variety of commercial uses and placing more strict regulations on new construction and major additions to existing buildings. The regulations are intended to restrict the size and scale of the commercial uses in order to mitigate negative impacts to adjacent residential development and encourage pedestrian oriented development. This zoning district is appropriate in places where it is supported by a community master plan, small area master plan or other adopted City policies.

B. Uses: Uses in the SNB Small Neighborhood Business District are as specified in the table of permitted and conditional uses set forth in chapter 21A.33 of this title.

C. Design Review:

1. Projects which meet the intent of this section, but not the specific design criteria outlined in the following subsections, may be approved by the Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of chapter 21A.59 of this title.

D. Minimum Lot Area And Lot Width: The minimum lot areas and lot widths required in this district are as follows:

Land Use	Minimum Lot Area	Minimum Lot Width
Dwelling unit, located above first floor retail or office uses	Included in principal use	Included in principal use
Municipal service uses, including City utility uses and police and fire stations	No minimum	No minimum
Natural open space and conservation areas, public and private	No minimum	No minimum
Places of worship less than 4 acres in size	5,000 square feet	50 feet
Public pedestrian pathways, trails and greenways	No minimum	No minimum
Public/private utility transmission wires, lines, pipes and poles	No minimum	No minimum
Retail goods establishments, when located within an existing building originally designed for residential use	5,000 square feet	50 feet
Retail service establishments, when located within an existing building originally designed for residential use	5,000 square feet	50 feet
Single-family detached dwellings	5,000 square feet	50 feet
Two-family dwellings	8,000 square feet	50 feet
Other permitted or conditional uses as listed in section 21A.33.030 of this title	5,000 square feet	50 feet

E. Maximum District Size:

1. Sixteen thousand (16,000) square feet.

F. Yard Requirements:

1. Front and Corner Side Yard: Front and corner side yard setbacks shall be equal to the required yard areas of the abutting zoning district along the block face. When the property abuts more than one zone the more restrictive requirement shall apply.

2. Interior Side Yard: Interior side yard equal to the required yard areas of the abutting zoning district along the block face. When the property abuts more than one zone the more restrictive requirement shall apply.

3. Rear Yard: Rear yard setbacks shall be equal to the required yard areas of the abutting zoning district along the block face. When the property abuts more than one zoning district the more restrictive requirement shall apply.

4. Landscape Buffer Yards: Any lot abutting a lot in a Residential District shall conform to the landscape buffer yard requirements of Chapter 21A.48, "Landscaping and Buffers", of this title.

5. Accessory Buildings and Structures in Yards: Accessory buildings and structures may be located in a required yard subject to Section 21A.36.020, Table 21A.36.020.B, "Obstructions in Required Yards", of this title.

G. Landscape Yard Requirements:

1. Front and corner side yards shall be maintained as landscape yards. Subject to site plan review approval, part or the entire landscape yard may be a patio or plaza.

H. Maximum Height:

1. Twenty five feet (25'). However, in no instance shall the height exceed the maximum height of any abutting Residential Zoning District along the block face.

I. Maximum Height Of Accessory Structures:

1. Refer to subsection 21A.40.050C of this title.

J. Hours Of Operation:

1. Businesses in the SNB Zone shall be open to the general public no earlier than seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and no later than ten o'clock (10:00) P.M.

K. New Nonresidential Construction:

1. Construction of a new principal building, parking lot or addition to an existing building for a nonresidential use that includes the demolition of a commercial structure or a structure containing residential units may only be approved through a design review process pursuant to chapter 21A.59 of this title and provided, that in such cases the Planning Commission finds that the applicant has adequately demonstrated the following:

a. The replacement use for properties containing residential units will include an equal or greater number of residential units; and

b. The structure is isolated from other structures and does not relate to other structures within the residential-business neighborhood. For purpose of this section, an isolated structure is a structure that does not meet the development pattern of the block face or block faces for corner properties; and

c. The design and condition of the structure is such that it does not make a material contribution to the character of the neighborhood. A structure is considered to make a material contribution when it is similar in scale, height, width, and solid to void ratio of openings in the principal street facing facade.

L. Enlargement Of A Structure: The enlargement by square footage of an existing structure may be approved by an Administrative Hearing Officer only if all of the following conditions are met:

1. Use is permitted in the zone.

2. The proposed use is compatible to the neighborhood in terms of development intensity, building configuration, building height, and building bulk.

3. The traffic generated by the proposed expansion is similar to that generated by the existing use or off street parking is available for the additional square footage.

4. The use will not be detrimental to the existing character of development in the immediate neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare. (Ord. 12-24, 2024: Ord. 10-24, 2024: Ord. 67-22, 2022: Ord. 14-19, 2019: Ord. 12-17, 2017)

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