21A.36.020: CONFORMANCE WITH LOT AND BULK CONTROLS:

21A.36.190: Residential Building Standards For Legal Conforming Single-Family Detached Dwellings, Two-Family Dwellings And Twin Homes In Nonresidential Zoning Districts

21A.36.200: Qualifying Provisions For An Urban Farm

21A.36.210: Qualifying Provisions For A Community Garden

21A.36.220: Qualifying Provisions For A Seasonal Farm Stand

21A.36.230: Qualifying Provisions For A Solar Array

21A.36.240: Qualifying Provisions For A Large Wind Energy System

21A.36.250: Recycling And Construction Waste Management

21A.36.300: Alcohol Related Establishments

21A.36.310: Medical Cannabis Pharmacy

21A.36.350: Standards For Homeless Resource Centers

21A.36.360: Regulations For Shared Housing Use

21A.36.010: USE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS:

The following rules shall apply to the use of land and buildings in each zoning district:

A. Enclosed Business Activity: All business activity, service, storage, merchandise, display, repair, processing, assembly and manufacturing shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed building except where specifically provided otherwise. Permitted off street parking lots, off street loading facilities, and outdoor sales in zoning districts where such outdoor sales are permitted, need not be enclosed.

B. One Principal Building Per Lot: Not more than one principal building shall be located on any lot except that:

1. With the exception of buildings located in the FR, R-1, SR and R-2 Districts, more than one principal building may be located on a lot subject to all principal buildings having frontage along a public street.

2. Lots in the RP, BP, M-1, M-2, M-1A, AG, AG-2, AG-5, AG-20, A, OS, NOS, and EI Districts may have multiple buildings on a single lot regardless of street frontage and subject to meeting all other zoning regulations.

3. This section does not apply in instances where multiple buildings on a lot are regulated elsewhere in this title.

C. Frontage Of Lot On Public Street: All lots shall front on a public street unless specifically exempted from this requirement by other provisions of this title.

D. Hazardous Waste Prohibition: It is unlawful to permanently store or dispose of hazardous waste within Salt Lake City except for incineration of hazardous waste as allowed in the industrial M-2 Zoning District.

E. Flag Lots In Nonresidential Districts: In the CG, BP, RP, M-1, M-2 and M-1A Districts, flag lots shall be permitted, subject to subdivision regulations; provided, that:

1. As part of new subdivisions or through the planned development process only when the flag lot is proposed at the rear of an existing parcel;

2. The flag lot access strip shall have a minimum of twenty four feet (24') of frontage on a public street; and

3. The subdivision review process determines that it is not desirable or necessary to extend a public street to access the parcel. (Ord. 3-25, 2025: Ord. 8-18, 2018)

21A.36.020: CONFORMANCE WITH LOT AND BULK CONTROLS:

A. Conformance With District Requirements: No structure or lot shall be developed, used or occupied unless it meets the lot area, lot width, yards, building height, and other requirements established in the applicable district regulations, except where specifically established otherwise elsewhere in this title.

In any residential district, on a lot legally established prior to April 12, 1995, a single-family dwelling may be erected regardless of the size of the lot, subject to complying with all yard area requirements of the R-1/5,000 District. Legal conforming lots in nonresidential districts shall be approved for any permitted use or conditional use allowed in the zoning district.

B. Obstructions In Required Yards: Accessory uses and structures, and projections of the principal structure, may be located in a required yard only as indicated ("X") in table 21A.36.020B of this section. No portion of an obstruction authorized in table 21A.36.020B of this section shall extend beyond the authorized projection. Dimensions shall be measured from the finished surface of the building or structure.

TABLE 21A.36.020B
OBSTRUCTIONS IN REQUIRED YARDS1

Type Of Structure Or Use Obstruction	Front And Corner Side Yards	Side Yard	Rear Yard
Accessory buildings subject to the provisions of Chapter 21A.40, and located at least 1 foot from the side property line, except for the FP and FR Districts where no accessory building is permitted in any required yard. Accessory buildings shall be at least 10 feet from a principal residential building on an adjacent lot		X3	X
Architectural ornament not elsewhere regulated so long as it projects no more than 1 foot and is at least 2 feet from lot lines	X	X	X
Awnings and canopies, in residential districts only, that project not more than 2 1/2 feet into front, corner side, or side yards and not more than 5 feet into rear yards	X	X	X
Balconies projecting no more than 5 feet			X
Basketball hoop and backboard on or adjacent to permitted driveways	X	X	X
Bay windows which are 1 story high, not more than 10 feet long, project 2 feet or less and are located not less than 4 feet from a lot line	X	X	X
Below grade obstructions when there is no exterior evidence of the underground structure other than entrances and required venting, provided there are no conflicts with any easements or publicly owned infrastructure or utilities	X	X	X
Mechanical equipment, subject to complying with the setback and screening requirements in 21A.40.100, except for swamp coolers and window mounted units, which shall be a minimum 2 feet from a lot line	X	X	X
Grade changes subject to the following:
Changes of established grade in a nonresidential district to accommodate site retention or detention as required by the Department of Public Utilities	X	X	X
Changes of established grade of 4 feet or less, provided that: 1. Grade changes over 2 feet located on a property line be supported by a retaining wall; 2. No portion of the retaining wall may exceed 4 feet in height above the established grade; and 3. For a terrace of retaining walls each retaining wall shall be separated by a minimum of 3 horizontal feet	X	X	X
Changes of grade within the Northwest Quadrant Development Area and Eco-Industrial Buffer Area as identified in Section 21A.34.140 to reach an elevation as required for drainage by the Department of Public Utilities	X	X	X
Chimneys so long as they project 2 feet or less into the yard and must be located not less than 2 feet from a lot line		X	X
Decks (uncovered) 2 feet high or less	X	X	X
Decks (uncovered) over 2 feet high, and associated steps, not more than 32 square feet in area			X
Eaves, not including gutters projecting 2 feet or less into the required yard. Where a 20 foot yard is provided, eaves may project 4 feet into the yard	X	X	X
Fences or walls subject to applicable height restrictions of chapter 21A.40	X	X	X
Fire escapes projecting 4 feet or less			X
Flagpoles: (subject to provisions of subsection c, table 21a.36.020c of this section)
Residential Districts: 1 permanent flagpole per street frontage	X	X	X
Nonresidential Districts: 3 flagpoles per street frontage	X	X	X
Ground mounted utility boxes subject to the provisions of Section 21A.40.160	X	X	X
Ham radio antennas subject to provisions of subsection 21A.40.090D			X
Light poles for sport fields such as ballparks, stadiums, soccer fields, golf driving ranges, and similar uses when such a use is permitted	X	X	X
Other accessory structures not regulated elsewhere and not exceeding 10 feet in height and 120 square feet in area	X	X	X
Patios on grade	X	X	X
Porches projecting 5 feet or less			X
Recreational:
Playground equipment, private			X
Playground equipment, public park or public open space	X	X	X
Swimming pools (measured to the water line), game courts, and similar uses located at least 5 feet from all lot lines			X
Refuse and recycling dumpster4			X
Accessibility ramps and lifts	X	X	X
Steps and required landings 4 feet or less above or below grade which are necessary for access to a permitted building and located not less than 4 feet from a lot line	X	X	X
Window wells projecting not more than 3 feet into a front or side yard	X	X	X

Notes:

1. "X" denotes where obstructions are allowed.

2. The Planning Director or designee may allow grade changes in the FP and FR District to exceed 4 feet in height if necessary to ensure access to the property.

3. The accessory structure shall be located in accordance with Section 21A.40.050.A.3.

4. Only permitted in nonresidential zoning districts or in residential zoning districts where there are 4 or more dwellings units at a property.

C. Height Exceptions: Exceptions to the maximum building height in all zoning districts are allowed as indicated in table 21A.36.020C of this subsection.

TABLE 21A.36.020C
HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS

Type	Extent Above Maximum Building Height Allowed By The District	Applicable Districts
Chimney	As required by local, State or Federal regulations	All zoning districts
Church steeples or spires	No limit	All zoning districts
Elevator/stairway tower or bulkhead	16 feet	All zoning districts except those listed in chapter 21A.24
Flagpole	Maximum height of the zoning district in which the flagpole is located or 60 feet, whichever is less.	All zoning districts
Light poles for sport fields such as ballparks, stadiums, soccer fields, golf driving ranges, and similar uses1	Maximum height of the zoning district or 70 feet whichever is greater provided the lights are located a minimum of 30 feet from adjacent residential structures	All zoning districts that allow sport field activities and stadiums excluding parks less than 4 acres in size
Parapet wall, railing, fence, or other similar safety feature or structure	5 feet	All zoning districts, other than the FP, FR, R-1, R-2, SR, and OS districts
Rooftop amenities2	5 feet	All zoning districts except those listed in chapter 21A.24
Unenclosed shade structures3	10 feet	All zoning districts except hose listed in chapter 21A.24

Note:

1. Lighting shall be shielded to eliminate excessive glare or light into adjacent properties and have cutoffs to protect the view of the night sky.

2. Amenities shall be setback at least 5 feet from all property lines. Physical separation shall be provided to delineate the rooftop amenity area.

3. Shade structures shall be setback a minimum of 5 feet from the properly line and may not cover more than 60% of the total rooftop area. The shade structures may not have any walls that are greater than 5 feet in height.

D. Measuring of Height: Unless otherwise stated in the zoning district, height shall be measured from finished grade.

E. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, all structures shall comply with the Sight Distance Triangle Requirements as defined and illustrated in Chapter 21A.62 of this title. Clear sight zone areas shall be provided as indicated in the Salt Lake City Off Street Parking Standards Manual. The planning director, in consultation with the transportation director, may approve alternative design solutions that result in similar visual clearance and effectively mitigate safety concerns.

(Ord. 83-24, 2024: Ord. 37-24, 2024: Ord. 29-24, 2024: Ord. 10-24, 2024: Ord. 75-23, 2023: Ord. 46-23, 2023: Ord. 64-21, 2021: Ord. 13-19, 2019: Ord. 59-17, 2017: Ord. 65-14, 2014: Ord. 12-14, 2014: Ord. 75-13, 2013: Ord. 62-13, 2013: Ord. 82-12, 2012: Ord. 73-11, 2011: Ord. 19-11, 2011: Ord. 62-09 § 4, 2009: Ord. 21-08 § 7 (Exh. F), 2008: Ord. 20-06 § 1, 2006: Ord. 13-04 §§ 13, 14 (Exhs. G, H), 2004: Ord. 73-02 § 6 (Exh. C), 2002: Ord. 59-02 § 1, 2002: Ord. 35-99 §§ 46 - 48, 1999: Ord. 30-98 § 3, 1998: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995: Ord. 26-95 § 2(18-2), 1995)

21A.36.030: HOME OCCUPATIONS:

A. Purpose: This section establishes regulations for home occupations within all dwellings to ensure they are compatible with any surrounding residential land uses and do not negatively impact the surrounding neighborhood. Home occupations are intended to promote local and sustainable economic growth and development.

B. Permitted Home Occupations: All home occupations not specifically listed as prohibited may be permitted subject to their compliance with the standards specified in Subsections G and H of this section.

C. Home Occupations Prohibited: The following businesses, regardless of their conformance with the standards in Subsection G of this section, are prohibited as home occupations:

1. Auto repairs;

2. Kennels;

3. Welding shops or machine shops;

4. Large appliance/electronics or equipment repair or service (washers, dryers, refrigerators and other appliances or equipment that are too large to be carried in one individual's arms);

5. Truck hauling;

6. Deliveries;

7. Stables;

8. Bottling plant;

9. Commercial bakery;

10. Industrial assembly;

11. Laboratory, medical, dental, optical;

12. Laboratory, testing; and

13. Any use that causes the emission of odor, smoke, gas, dust, vibration, magnetic or electrical interference, offensive noise, or other similar impacts extending beyond the property line of the lot where the occupation is located is prohibited.

D. Application: Applications for home occupations shall be filed with the Salt Lake City Business Licensing Division. Business license applications shall include the following information:

1. A complete description of the type of business proposed including the location of the storage and operations area for the home occupation;

2. The expected hours of operation of the business;

3. The expected number of clients per hour and total expected number of clients visiting the home per day; and

4. For home daycares, the applicant must submit the expected number and ages of children, the number of employees, both total for the day and the expected maximum number to be on the premises at any given time, along with proof of appropriate licensing from the State of Utah, or where applicable, proof of exemption. First and second home daycares each require a separate business license.

E. License Required: It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or association to engage in a "home occupation" as defined in Chapter 21A.62 of this title without first obtaining a license pursuant to the provisions of Title 5, Chapter 5.02 of this code. Prior to issuance of said license, the standards set forth in this section must be satisfied and all applicable fees shall be paid. All home occupation business licenses shall be valid for one year, and may be renewed annually.

F. Determination of Completeness: Upon receipt of an application for a home occupation, the zoning administrator shall make a determination of completeness pursuant to Section 21A.10.010 of this title.

G. General Standards: Home daycares are exempt from the following standards and shall be subject to the standards in Subsection 21A.36.030.H. All other home occupations shall comply with the following standards:

1. The home occupation must be clearly incidental and secondary to the primary use of the dwelling for residential purposes;

2. The dwelling unit must be the principal place of residence for the person(s) conducting the home occupation;

3. The area of the residence, used for home occupations shall remain in character with the rest of the home except for such minor alterations necessary to conduct an approved home occupation;

4. The home occupation shall not be conducted in, nor in any way use, carport, or any portion of the yard. A home occupation may use a garage or other fully enclosed accessory structure provided all other standards in this section are met. As per Section 21A.36.200 of this chapter, a home occupation license to distribute produce grown on the premises for off premises sales may be conducted in the rear yard and include the use of accessory buildings but may not occupy required parking areas;

5. The home occupation work conducted at the residence shall not involve more than one employee from outside of the home, persons lawfully living in the residence may be employed;

6. Except for those vehicles identified by this chapter (urban farms), and the applicant's personal transportation, there shall be no vehicles or equipment stored outdoors, which would not normally be found at a residence. Service vehicles defined as an "automobile" in Chapter 21A.62 of this title which double as a personal vehicle such as taxicabs, limousine, or other vehicles used for mobile businesses and used for off site services may only be parked on site in a legal parking area;

7. Delivery of merchandise, goods, or equipment, to the site of the home occupation, shall be made by a vehicle typically employed in residential deliveries. No deliveries to the site of the home occupation by semitractor/trailer truck shall be permitted. Loading and deliveries to the site of the home occupation shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.;

8. No mechanical or electrical apparatus, equipment or tools shall be permitted in the home occupation except those which are commonly associated with a residential use or as are customary to home crafts, and which do not exceed 220 volts;

9. Tools, items, and equipment which are offensive or noxious by reason of the emission of odor, smoke, gas, dust, vibration, magnetic or electrical interference, noise, or other similar impacts extending beyond the property line of the lot where the occupation is located, are prohibited. Tools, items, and equipment used for the operation and maintenance of an urban farm must comply with those storage requirements itemized by Section 21A.36.200 of this chapter;

10. Stock in trade, inventory or other merchandise shall be allowed to be kept only in the interior space of the dwelling;

11. No outdoor storage is permitted in conjunction with the occupation other than produce for off premises sales, outlined in Subsection G.4 of this section;

12. Home occupations involving visitations from pedestrian or vehicular traffic shall only be conducted between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M.;

13. Any home occupation requiring client(s) visitation shall not occur at a frequency of greater than two clients per hour, and no more than one client may be served at one time and not more than one place of vehicular parking shall be occupied by a client at any time. Client(s) shall include one or more person(s) with a unified interest in visiting the home occupation at one specific time;

14. Only one nonilluminated nameplate, with a maximum sign face as specified in Chapter 21A.46 of this title, stating the name of the business or occupant and mounted flat against the building, shall be allowed. Except for the permitted nameplate, the home occupation shall not make or require any internal alterations, other than those necessary for an approved home occupation, nor any external alterations to the residence that creates the appearance of a commercial operation, nor shall the home occupation provide any visible evidence from the exterior that the building is being used for any other purpose than that of a residence; and

15. Direct retail sales are prohibited. Incidental or secondary sales ensuing from the services provided in conjunction with the home occupation are permitted. Limited sales or distribution of produce grown from an urban farm shall be permitted as specified by Section 21A.36.200 of this chapter.

H. Home Daycare Standards: A home daycare as defined in Chapter 21A.62 of this title may be allowed as a home occupation within a legally established residential dwelling, except in the M-1 and M-2 Districts. Home daycares shall comply with the following standards:

1. Group size shall not exceed 16 children at any one time, supervised by the number of caregivers required according to state licensing requirements;

2. Outdoor play areas provided for the home daycare shall be located only in the rear or side yards of the dwelling;

3. The home daycare must be accessory to the primary residential use of the dwelling (a second home daycare is exempt from this standard as permitted by state regulations);

4. The dwelling must be the home daycare provider's primary residence (a second home daycare is exempt from this standard as permitted by state regulations);

5. The dwelling used for the home daycare shall remain in character with the residence except for minor alterations necessary to conduct the home daycare; and,

6. A provider operating a home daycare within their primary residence may obtain an additional business license for a second home daycare within a separate residential dwelling that is not their primary residence as allowed by state regulations, provided:

a. The first home daycare is operating under an active business license, and the home occupation is in good standing with the city; and

b. The structure is not altered in any way that would prevent future use as a residential dwelling.

I. Decision by the Zoning Administrator: The zoning administrator shall issue a permit for the home occupation if they find that the standards of this title are met.

J. Loss of Home Occupation Use: The zoning administrator may terminate any home occupation use upon making findings that support either or both of the following conclusions:

1. Any of the required licenses or permits necessary for the operation of the business have been revoked or suspended; or

2. Any of the provisions of this section have been violated.

K. Termination of Home Occupation: The licensee shall be responsible for the operation of the licensed premises in conformance with this code. Any business license issued by the city may be suspended or revoked per the provisions of Title 5, Chapter 5.02 and this section.

L. Appeals:

1. Any termination of a home occupation may be appealed pursuant to the provisions of Title 5, Chapter 5.02 of this code as if the termination were a business license revocation.

2. Any person adversely affected by the denial or issuance of a permit for a home occupation may appeal that decision to the appeals hearing officer pursuant to Chapter 21A.16 of this title.

M. Existing Home Occupation Licenses: Existing licenses for home occupations which were legal under the prior zoning ordinance regulating home occupations but which are not permitted under this title are subject to the provisions of Chapter 21A.38 of this title.

N. Nontransferability: Permits for home occupations are personal to the applicant, nontransferable and do not run with the land. (Ord. 8-24, 2024: Ord. 3-13, 2013)

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