Zoning Text Amendment
Sight Distance Triangle Zoning Amendment
Petition Number: PLNPCM2023-00054
Project Location: Citywide
Salt Lake City Planning Division is considering updates to the sight distance triangle regulations. This zoning amendment focuses on adding clarifying language to the current regulations and includes alleys and other structures in the definition of sight distance triangle.
Currently the zoning ordinance requires fences, walls and hedges be of limited height when located along the intersection of streets, the intersection of driveways and streets, and the intersection of driveways and sidewalks. The regulation of fences, walls, and hedges and the use of clear vision zone areas defined by sight distance triangles are intended to increase vehicular and pedestrian safety. Alleys that intersect sidewalks operate in a similar manner as driveways. Additionally, the code is silent about other structures, including buildings, that may encroach into the sight distance triangle. The Planning Division believes these zones should also be applied in the intersection of alleys and sidewalks and apply to other structures, including buildings.
View Sight Distance Triangle – Proposed Amendment Draft
Additional Information
Next Steps
- Notice of this application has been sent to Community Council Chairs throughout the City, who may choose to schedule the matter at an upcoming meeting. Please contact the chair(s) of these organizations to determine whether a community council will review this petition and when and how that meeting will occur.
- A 45-day notice period to solicit comments on the chapter updates is held before a public hearing with the Planning Commission can be scheduled. This notice period will end April 1, 2023.
- During and following this comment period, the Planning Division will consider all public comments received and make appropriate modifications to the chapter updates to better meet the needs of the City.
- The Planning Commission will then hold a public hearing for additional public comments and make a recommendation to City Council.
- City Council will hold a public hearing for additional public comments, the City Council will have the final decision on the matter.
What is the role of the Planning Staff in this Process
Planning Staff responds to public comments, answers questions regarding best management practices, will make appropriate modifications to the draft, and will brief and make recommendations to Planning Commission and City Council.
Public Comments and Questions
The public comment period closed April 1, 2023. For additional information on this project please contact the staff planner.
Madison Blodgett, Associate Planner // madison.blodgett@slcgov.com // 801.535.7749
During and following this comment period, the Planning Division will evaluate the proposal against the applicable zoning standards, taking into consideration public comments as they relate to the standards, and develop a recommendation for the Planning Commission.