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Salt Lake City, UT Code of Ordinances
CITY CODE of SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 RESERVED
TITLE 5 BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE 6 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES1
TITLE 7 RESERVED
TITLE 8 ANIMALS
TITLE 9 HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 10 HUMAN RIGHTS
TITLE 11 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
TITLE 12 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE 13 RESERVED
TITLE 14 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
TITLE 15 PARKS AND RECREATION
TITLE 16 AIRPORTS
TITLE 17 PUBLIC SERVICES
TITLE 18 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
TITLE 19 GENERAL PLANS
TITLE 20 SUBDIVISIONS
TITLE 21A ZONING
PART I. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
PART II. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
PART III. SPECIFIC DISTRICT REGULATIONS
PART IV. REGULATIONS OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY
CHAPTER 21A.36 GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 21A.37 DESIGN STANDARDS
CHAPTER 21A.38 NONCONFORMING USES AND NONCOMPLYING STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 21A.40 ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 21A.42 TEMPORARY USES
CHAPTER 21A.44 OFF STREET PARKING, MOBILITY AND LOADING
CHAPTER 21A.46 SIGNS
CHAPTER 21A.48 LANDSCAPING AND BUFFERS
PART V. AMENDMENTS AND SPECIAL APPROVALS
PART VI. GENERAL TERMS
TITLE 22 LOCAL EMERGENCIES
APPENDICES SPECIAL ORDINANCES
Salt Lake City, UT Policies and Procedures Manual
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STANDARDS FOR THE NEW AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP
LOCALIZED ALTERNATIVE SIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT
1
 
Types Of Signs Permitted
Maximum Area Of Signage
Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs 2
Minimum Setback 3
Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type
Flat sign (storefront orientation) 5
2 square feet per linear foot of store frontage 4
See note 2
n/a
1 per business or storefront
Pole sign
1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage; 200 square feet maximum for a single business, 300 square feet maximum for multiple businesses
35 feet or 25 feet above pavement grade of the adjacent freeway per subsection 21A.46.070T of this chapter
10 feet with a maximum 6 feet projection. No extension across a property line is permitted
1 per each 150 linear feet of street frontage with each sign separated by at least 100 feet, provided that a manufacturer franchise be displayed only once on a pole sign on the property
Wall sign or flat sign (general building orientation)
1 square foot per linear foot of building face4
See note 2
n/a4
1 per building face
 
Notes:
   1.    All other sign types and standards not specifically listed in the automobile dealership overlay shall be regulated under the standards within the applicable zoning district.
   2.    For height limits on building signs, see subsection 21A.46.070J of this chapter.
   3.    Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
   4.    A multiple franchise automobile dealership may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat and wall signs, subject to a maximum combined area of signage not to exceed 3 square feet per linear foot of building face.
   5.    Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
      6.   Supplementary Regulations:
         a.   Lot Frontage Requirements: A minimum lot frontage of one hundred feet (100') shall be required for pole signs or monument signs. (Ord. 64- 24, 2024: Ord. 72-21, 2021: Ord. 47-15, 2015: Ord. 9-14, 2014: Ord. 59-12, 2012: Ord. 23-10 § 15, 2010: Ord. 71-04 §§ 23, 24 (Exh. F), 2004: Ord. 17-04 § 3 (Exh. B), 2004: Ord. 14-03 §§ 1, 2, 2003: Ord. 53-00 §§ 6-9, 2000: Ord. 35-99 §§ 77, 78, 1999: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995)
21A.46.095: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR TRANSIT STATION AREA DISTRICT:
The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the Transit Station Area District. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited.
   A.   Sign Regulations For The TSA Transit Station Area District:
      1.   Purpose: Sign regulations for the TSA District are intended to provide for appropriate signage oriented primarily to pedestrian and mass transit traffic.
      2.   Applicability: Regulations in subsection A3 of this section shall apply to all lots within the TSA District.
      3.   Sign Type, Size And Height Standards:
STANDARDS FOR THE TRANSIT STATION AREA DISTRICT (TSA)
Types Of Signs Permitted
Maximum Area Per Sign Face
Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1
Minimum Setback2
Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type
Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3
Types Of Signs Permitted
Maximum Area Per Sign Face
Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1
Minimum Setback2
Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type
Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3
Awning/canopy signs
1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only)
See note 1
May extend 6 feet from face of building, but no more than 2 feet from back of curb6
1 per street frontage
None
Construction sign
64 square feet
12 feet
5 feet or on construction fence
2 per building
None
Flat sign (general building orientation)
1.5 square feet per linear foot of building face5
See note 1
n/a
1 per building face
None
Flat sign (storefront orientation)4
1.5 square feet per linear foot of store frontage5
See note 1
n/a
1 per business or storefront
None
Marquee sign
Subject only to subsection 21A.46.070O of this chapter
 
 
1 per storefront
None
Monument sign
100 square feet
12 feet
None
1 per street frontage
 
Nameplate, identifying building name
3 square feet
8 feet
n/a
1 per building
None
New development sign
80 square feet
12 feet
5 feet
1 per development
None
Political sign
32 square feet
8 feet
5 feet
No limit
None
Private directional sign
8 square feet
4 feet
5 feet
No limit
None
Projecting business storefront sign
4 square feet per side; 8 square feet total
Sign face limited to 2 feet in height1
May extend 4 feet from the face of the building, but no more than 2 feet from back of curb6
1 per business entry to the street
None
Projecting parking entry sign
4 square feet per side; 8 square feet total
See note 1.
Sign face limited to 2 feet in height
May extend 4 feet from the face of the building, but no more than 2 feet from back of curb6
1 per driveway or parking lot entry
None
Public safety sign
8 square feet
6 feet
5 feet
No limit
None
Real estate sign
64 square feet
12 feet
5 feet
1 per building
None
Window sign
25% of total frontage window area per use
See note 1
n/a
No limit
None
 
Notes:
   1.   For height limits on building signs, see subsection 21A.46.070J of this chapter.
   2.   Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
   3.   The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.
   4.   Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
   5.   A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.
   6.   Public property lease and insurance required for projection over property line.
(Ord. 46-17, 2017)
21A.46.096: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE FORM BASED AND FORM BASED MIXED USE DISTRICTS:
The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the form based and form based mixed use zoning districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited.
   A.   Sign Regulations for the Form Based and Form Based Mixed Use Districts:
      1.   Purpose: Sign regulations for the form based and form based mixed use zoning districts are intended to provide appropriate signage oriented primarily to pedestrian and mass transit traffic.
      2.   Applicability: This subsection applies to all signs located within the form based and form based mixed use zoning districts. This subsection is intended to list all permitted signs in the zone. All other regulations in this chapter shall apply.
   B.   Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:
      1.     A-Frame Sign:
 
Sign Type
FB-UN1
FB-UN2
FB-M U
FB-SC
FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
A-frame sign
P
P
P
P
P
Quantity
1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
Width
Maximum of 2 feet. Any portion of the frame (the support structure) may extend up to 6 inches in any direction beyond the sign face.
Height
Maximum of 3 feet. Any portion of the frame (the support structure) may extend up to 6 inches in any direction beyond the sign face.
Placement
On public sidewalk or private property.
Obstruction free area
Minimum of 8 feet must be maintained at all times for pedestrian passage.
 
      2.   Awning or Canopy Sign:
 
Sign Type
FB-UN1
FB-UN2
FB-M U
FB-SC
FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Awning or canopy sign
P
P
P
P
P
P
Quantity
1 per window or entrance.
Width
Equal to the width of the window.
Projection
No maximum depth from building facade, however design subject to mitigation of rainfall and snowfall runoff, conflict avoidance with tree canopy, and issuance of encroachment permits where required. The awning or canopy can project a maximum of 2 feet into a special purpose corridor.
Clearance
Minimum of 10 feet of vertical clearance.
Letters and logos
Allowed on vertical portions of sign only.
Location permitted
Private property or a public street. Signs can face a special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.
 
      3.   Construction Sign:
 
Sign Type
FB-UN1
FB-UN2
FB-M U
FB-SC
FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Construction sign (see definition in this chapter)
P
P
P
P
P
P
Quantity
1 per construction site.
Height
Maximum of 8 feet. Maximum of 12 feet in FB-MU and MU-8.
Area
Maximum of 64 square feet.
Location permitted
Private property or a public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor, but must be located on private property.
 
      4.   Flat Sign:
 
Sign Type
FB-UN1
FB-UN2
FB-M U
FB-SC
FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Flat sign
P
P
P
P
P
Quantity
1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
Width
Maximum of 90% of width of leasable space. No maximum width in FB-MU and MU-8.
Height
Maximum of 3 feet. No maximum height in FB-MU and MU-8.
Area
1-1/2 square feet per linear foot of store frontage.
Projection
Maximum of 1 foot.
 
      5.   Flat Sign (building orientation):
 
Sign Type
FB-UN1
FB-UN2
FB-M U
FB-SC
FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Flat sign (building orientation)
P
P
Quantity
1 per building face.
Height
May not extend above the roof line or top of parapet wall.
Area
1-1/2 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.
 
      6.   Marquee Sign:
 
Sign Type
FB-UN1
FB-UN2
FB-M U
FB-SC
FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Marquee sign
P
P
Quantity
1 per building.
Width
Maximum of 90% of width of leasable space.
Height
May not extend above the roof of the building.
Area
1-1/2 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.
Projection
Maximum of 6 feet. May project into right of way a maximum of 4 feet provided the sign is a minimum of 12 feet above the sidewalk grade.
 
      7.   Monument Sign:
 
Sign Type
FB-UN1
FB-UN2
FB-M U
FB-SC
FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Monument sign
P
P
Quantity
1 per building.
Setback
5 feet.
Height
Maximum of 20 feet.
Area
1 square feet per linear foot of building frontage.
 
      8.   Nameplate Sign:
 
Sign Type
FB-UN1
FB-UN2
FB-M U
FB-SC
FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Nameplate sign
P
P
P
P
P
P
Quantity
1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
Area
Maximum of 3 square feet.
 
      9.   New Development Sign:
 
Sign Type
FB-UN1
FB-UN2
FB-M U
FB-SC
FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
New Development sign
P
P
Quantity
1 per street frontage.
Setback
5 feet.
Height
12 feet.
Area
200 square feet.
 
      10.   Private Directional Sign:
 
Sign Type
FB-UN1
FB-UN2
FB-M U
FB-SC
FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Private directional sign (see definition in this chapter)
P
P
P
P
P
P
Quantity
No limit.
Height
Maximum of 5 feet.
Area
Maximum of 8 square feet.
Restriction
May not contain business name or logo.
Location permitted
Private property or public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.
 
      11.    Projecting Sign:
 
Sign Type
FB-UN1
FB-UN2
FB-M U
FB-SC
FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Projecting sign
P
P
P
P
P
Quantity
1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
Clearance
Minimum of 8 feet above sidewalk/walkway.
Area
6 square feet per side, 12 square feet total.
Projection
Maximum of 4 feet from building façade.
Location permitted
Private property or public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.
 
      12.   Projecting Parking Entry Sign:
 
Sign Type
FB-UN1
FB-UN2
FB-M U
FB-SC
FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Projecting parking entry sign (see projecting sign graphic)
P
P
P
P
Quantity
1 per parking entry.
Clearance
Minimum of 8 feet above sidewalk/walkway .
Height
Maximum of 2 feet.
Area
4 square feet per side, 8 square feet total.
Projection
Maximum of 4 feet from building facade for public and private streets. Maximum of 2 feet within the special purpose corridor.
Location permitted
Private property or public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.
 
      13.   Public Safety Sign:
 
Sign Type
FB-UN1
FB-UN2
FB-M U
FB-SC
FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Public safety sign (see definition in this chapter)
P
P
P
P
P
P
Quantity
No limit.
Height
Maximum of 6 feet.
Area
8 square feet.
Projection
Maximum of 1 foot.
Location permitted
Private property or public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.
 
      14.    Real Estate Sign:
 
Sign Type
FB-UN1
FB-UN2
FB-M U
FB-SC
FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Real estate sign
P
P
P
P
P
Quantity
1 per leasable space. Leasable spaces on corners may have 2.
Height
Maximum of 12 feet.
Area
32 square feet. 64 square feet in FB-MU and MU-8.
Location permitted
Private property or public street. Signs can face the special purpose corridor but must be located on private property. All signs are subject to the requirements of the revocable permitting process.
 
      15.   Window Sign:
 
Sign Type
FB-UN1
FB-UN2
FB-M U
FB-SC
FB-SE
MU-8
Specifications
Window sign
P
P
P
P
P
Quantity
1 per window.
Height
Maximum of 3 feet.
Area
Maximum of 25% of window area.
 
(Ord. 64-24, 2024: Ord. 38-24, 2024: Ord. 75-23, 2023: Ord. 23-16, 2016)
21A.46.100: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS:
The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the manufacturing districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited.
   A.   Sign Regulations For The Manufacturing Districts:
      1.   Purpose: Sign regulations for the manufacturing districts are intended to provide for appropriate identification of industrial and manufacturing uses. Signage should enhance the aesthetics of the districts, rather than clutter the area. Supportive commercial signage should be in scale with industrial signage.
      2.   Applicability: Regulations in subsection A3 of this section shall apply to all lots within the M-1, M-2 and M-1A districts.
      3.   Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:
STANDARDS FOR THE MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS
Types Of Signs Permitted
Maximum Area Per Sign Face
Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1
Minimum Setback2
Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type
Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3
Types Of Signs Permitted
Maximum Area Per Sign Face
Maximum Height Of Freestanding Signs1
Minimum Setback2
Number Of Signs Permitted Per Sign Type
Limit On Combined Number Of Signs3
Awning/ canopy signs
1 square foot per linear foot of storefront (sign area only)
See note 1
May extend 6 feet from face of building, but shall not cross a property line
1 per first floor door/wind ow
None
Canopy, drive-through
40% of canopy face if signage is on 2 faces; 20% of canopy face if signs are on 4 faces
See note 1
n/a
1 per canopy face
None
Construction sign
64 square feet
12 feet
10 feet
1 per street frontage
None
Development entry sign
160 square feet maximum per sign; 200 square feet total for 2 signs
10 feet
10 feet
1 per street frontage
Flat sign (storefront orientation)4
2 square feet per linear foot of store frontage6
See note 1
n/a
1 per business or storefront
None
Monument sign5
150 square feet
5 feet at the minimum setback and increases 1 foot for each additional 1 foot of setback for a maximum of 20 feet
5 feet
1 sign for the first 100' of street frontage and 1 additional sign for every additional 250' of street frontage. Each sign shall be separated by at least 150'.
1 sign for the first 100' of street frontage and 1 additional sign for every additional 250' of street frontage. Each sign shall be separated by at least 150'.
New development sign
160 square feet per sign; 200 square feet total
12 feet
10 feet
1 per street frontage
None
Pole sign5
1 square foot per linear foot of street frontage; 200 square feet maximum for a single business, 300 square feet maximum for multiple businesses
25 feet
15 feet
1 per street frontage
1 sign per street frontage
Political sign
32 square feet
8 feet
10 feet
No limit
None
Private directional sign
8 square feet
4 feet
5 feet
No limit
None
Projecting Business Storefront Sign
6 square feet per sign side; total of 12 square feet
n/a
May extend 4 feet from face of the building but no closer than 2 feet to the back of curb. Minimum height of 8 feet above sidewalk.7
1 per leasable space or entry.
None
Public safety sign
8 square feet
6 feet
10 feet
No limit
None
Real estate sign
64 square feet
12 feet
10 feet
1 per street frontage
None
Sexually oriented business signs
See Section 21A.36.140
Wall sign or flat sign4
1.5 square feet per linear foot of each building face
See note 1
n/a
1 per building face
None
Window sign
25% of total frontage window area per floor
See note 1
n/a
No limit
None
 
Notes:
   1.   For height limits on building signs, see Subsection 21A.46.070.I of this chapter.
   2.   Not applicable to temporary signs mounted as flat signs.
   3.   The total number of signs permitted from the sign types combined.
   4.   Storefront flat signs limited to locations on the lower 2 floors.
   5.   See Subsection 21A.46.100.A.4.a.
   6.   A single-tenant building may combine the square footage total of both the storefront orientation and the general building orientation flat signs to construct 1 larger sign.
   7.   Projection over a public right of way must comply with the city's encroachment policy.
      4.   Supplementary Regulations:
         a.   Lot Frontage Requirements: A minimum lot frontage of one hundred feet (100') shall be required for pole signs or monument signs. (Ord. 3- 25, 2025: Ord. 71-24, 2024: Ord. 64-24, 2024: Ord. 17-14, 2014)
21A.46.110: SIGN REGULATIONS FOR DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS:
The following regulations shall apply to signs permitted in the downtown districts. Any sign not expressly permitted by these district regulations is prohibited.
   A.   Sign Regulations For The D-1 And D-4 Downtown Districts:
      1.   Purpose: Signage in the D-1 and D-4 downtown districts should reflect the unique character of the downtown as a regional center for commercial, cultural, entertainment and civic activity. Sign regulations for these districts are intended to allow for the design of signage that complements the downtown's dynamic physical and functional characteristics.
      2.   Applicability: Regulations in subsection A3a of this section shall apply to all uses within the D-1 and D-4 districts.
      3.   Sign Type, Size and Height Standards:
         a.   D-1 and D-4 Districts:
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