The purpose of this chapter is to provide regulations for those areas, districts, sites, streetscapes and buildings in the City which have been designated as having significant character, interest or value as part of the City's effort to ensure that development is done in a manner that best contributes to the economic well-being of the City of Taylorsville as well as the welfare and quality of life of its citizens.

New development, alterations to structures, alterations to landscaping, site improvements, or projects within the public right-of-way shall be harmoniously related to their surroundings, the terrain, the scale, and the architecture of existing buildings and streetscapes. Each design district established by City Council shall have its own design regulations that reflect the character of each district. (Ord. 18-16, 8-1-2018)

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the Historic Resources Overlay Zone is to provide regulations for those areas, districts, sites, and buildings in the City which have been designated as having significant character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the City, the State of Utah, or the Nation.

   B.   Duties Of Community Development Department And Historic Preservation Committee:

      1.   Community Development Department: The Community Development Department is hereby charged with the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.

      2.   Taylorsville Historic Preservation Committee: The Taylorsville Historic Preservation Committee, hereinafter Historic Committee, has been established to recommend to the City and aid property owners in maintaining and enhancing the worthwhile historical resources of the City. The duties of the Historic Preservation Committee are as follows:

         a.   To make recommendations to the City Council concerning the designation of historic areas, districts, landmark sites, and buildings of historic significance.

         b.   To make recommendations to the City Council on matters pertaining to historic resources.

         c.   To make recommendations to the City Council concerning guidelines for rehabilitation and new construction pertaining to historic resources and areas.

         d.   To aid property owners in maintaining and enhancing their properties in a manner consistent with adopted or otherwise established guidelines.

   C.   Designation Of Historic Areas, Districts, Landmark Sites, And Buildings Of Historic Significance:

      1.   Qualifications For Designation: An area, neighborhood, or district may be designated as a historic district. Any site, natural feature, structure, or building may be designated as a landmark site or building of historic significance if it has significant character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the City, the State of Utah, or the Nation; and if it falls into one or more of the following categories:

         a.   Historical Significance:

            (1)   It is the location of, or is associated in a significant way with, a historic event which had a significant effect upon the community, City, State, or Nation.

            (2)   It is associated in a significant way with the life of a person important in the history of the community, City, State, or Nation.

            (3)   It is associated in a significant way with an important aspect of the cultural, political, or economic heritage of the community, City, State, or Nation.

         b.   Architectural Significance:

            (1)   It embodies the distinctive visible characteristics of an architectural style, period, or a method of construction.

            (2)   It is an outstanding work of a designer or builder.

            (3)   It contains elements of extraordinary or unusual architectural or structural design, detail, use of materials, or craftsmanship.

            (4)   It portrays the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style.

         c.   Historic Area Significance: Because of its prominent location, contrasts of siting, age, or scale, it is an easily identifiable visual feature of the City and contributed to the distinctive quality or identity of the City.

      2.   Procedure For Designation:

         a.   Any person, group, or association may nominate a prospective area, district, site, or building for formal designation and inclusion in the Taylorsville Historic Registry. Nominations shall be filed with the Community Development Department.

         b.   The Historic Committee shall review all nominations and make recommendations to the City Council.

         c.   Prior to an action by the City Council, a public meeting shall be held and notice of the public meeting shall be given as requested by this Development Code.

         d.   Following a determination of formal designation by the City Council, notice of the determination shall be mailed to the owners of property affected by the designation, together with a copy of this chapter and any pertinent development guidelines. Such designation shall also be entered in the Taylorsville Historic Registry.

      3.   Historic Taylorsville Registry: Contains a list of all districts, sites, and buildings in the City area which have been designated as having significant character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the community, City, State, or Nation (see figure 1, "Historic Taylorsville Registry", of this section).

   FIGURE 1

   HISTORIC TAYLORSVILLE REGISTRY

   D.   Designated Historic Resources:

      1.   Historic Districts: Historic districts are generally smaller and more distinctive than historic areas. Historic districts will likely contain several landmark sites and buildings of historic significance. Historic districts generally:

         a.   Preserve buildings and related structures of historic and architectural significance.

         b.   Allow improvements to existing structures or new construction to be conducted without conflict and without eroding the scale and historic character of the neighborhood.

         c.   Preserve and enhance entryways into the historic neighborhood(s) through design and streetscape standards, where appropriate.

Those areas within the City which have been designated as historic districts are as illustrated in figure 2 of this section.

   FIGURE 2

      2.   Landmark Sites And Buildings: Landmark sites and buildings of historic significance are distinctive individual sites. Designated sites and buildings are as listed in the Taylorsville Historic Registry on file with the Community Development Department.

   E.   Historic Development Guidelines:

      1.   Establishment Of Guidelines: Guidelines for exterior design criteria shall be adopted by the Planning Commission upon the recommendation of the Historic Committee to aid applicants in formulating plans for development or redevelopment relating to designated historic resources.

      2.   Application Of Guidelines: The guidelines shall apply to all modifications within any historic area, historic district, or landmark site of a building of historic significance for any of the following:

         a.   Any rehabilitation, restoration, or reconstruction of, or addition to, the exterior of any improvement.

         b.   A demolition or relocation of any improvement which is all or part of a building.

         c.   New construction.

         d.   Any sign placed on any building.

         e.   Construction of any new fence, wall, or major landscaping element.

         f.   Any alteration of an existing fence, wall, or major landscaping element.

      3.   Compliance With Guidelines: Compliance with the adopted guidelines by any property owner shall be voluntary except in the case where a contract of compliance has been agreed to by the property owner of a building or site within a designated historic district, of a landmark site, or of a building of historic significance.

   F.   Demolition Of Designated Historic Resources:

      1.   Permit Processing Requirements: When any application is made for a demolition permit for a building within a historic area or district, or a building of historical significance, the Director may delay approval of the demolition for a period of up to thirty (30) days in order to:

         a.   Make a historical record, both written (history, floor plans, and elevations) and photographic, of the structure and site.

         b.   Review the condition of the building to determine the impact of the demolition to the neighborhood and the technical feasibility of preservation of the structure.

         c.   Allow the Historic Committee to consider and make recommendations regarding the application.

         d.   Make the owner aware of economic incentives available to rehabilitate historic resources.

         e.   Encourage the property owner not to demolish the building until an attempt can be made to locate either suitable tenants to make the building economically viable again or to find a purchaser who is willing to acquire and rehabilitate the structure.

      2.   Permit Delays: Upon findings of fact by the Historic Preservation Committee or other groups identified by the Director, that preservation of the building is warranted and in the best interest of the City, the permit may be delayed for an additional thirty (30) day period in order to find funding or other means to compensate the applicant for purchase of the building for its preservation.

      3.   City Council Action: If the additional thirty (30) day period identified in subsection F2 of this section is not found to be adequate, a final thirty (30) day delay may be instituted by the City Council. (Ord. 18-16, 8-1-2018)

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the Redwood Road Design District (RRDD) Overlay Zone is to preserve the aesthetic quality of the Redwood Road corridor, to protect the public and private investment of existing improvements, and to ensure the continued viability of the Redwood Road corridor as a desirable location for economic investment.

   B.   Administration And Enforcement: The Community Development Department is hereby charged with the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this RRDD Overlay Zone. Applications for right-of-way work on streetscapes, street furnishings, landscaping, and above ground utilities shall be consistent with adopted design standards and shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department.

   C.   Area Designated: Areas designated in the RRDD Overlay Zone are illustrated in figure 3 of this section:

   FIGURE 3

The RRDD Overlay Zone shall include only those areas within the public right-of-way as illustrated in figure 3 of this section. At the discretion of the City Council, based on a recommendation of the Planning Commission and compliance with all statutes and ordinances pertaining to public notice and public hearings, the boundaries of the RRDD Overlay Zone may expand beyond the public right-of-way. (Ord. 18-16, 8-1-2018)

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the Mid-Valley Connector Design District (MCDD) Overlay Zone is to preserve the aesthetic quality of the Mid-Valley Connector corridor, to protect the public and private investment of existing improvements, and to ensure the continued viability of the corridor as a desirable location for economic investment.

   B.   Administration And Enforcement: The Community Development Department is hereby charged with the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this MCDD Overlay Zone. Applications for right-of-way work on streetscapes, street furnishings, landscaping, and above ground utilities shall be consistent with adopted design standards and shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department.

   C.   Area Designated: Areas designated in the Mid-Valley Connector Design District Overlay Zone are illustrated in figure 4 of this section:

   FIGURE 4

The MCDD Overlay Zone shall include only those areas within the public right-of-way as illustrated in figure 4 of this section. At the discretion of the City Council, based on a recommendation of the Planning Commission and compliance with all statutes and ordinances pertaining to public notice and public hearings, the boundaries of the MCDD Overlay Zone may expand beyond the public right-of-way. (Ord. 18-16, 8-1-2018)

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the City Center Design District (CCDD) Overlay Zone is to preserve the aesthetic quality of the City Center District, to protect the public and private investment of existing improvements, and to ensure the continued viability of the corridor as a desirable location for economic investment.

   B.   Administration And Enforcement: The Community Development Department is hereby charged with the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this CCDD Overlay Zone. Applications for right-of-way work on streetscapes, street furnishings, landscaping, and above ground utilities shall be consistent with adopted design standards and shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department.

   C.   Area Designated: Areas designated in the City Center Design District Overlay Zone are illustrated in figure 5 of this section:

   FIGURE 5

The CCDD Overlay Zone shall include only those areas within the public right-of-way as illustrated in figure 5 of this section. At the discretion of the City Council, based on a recommendation of the Planning Commission and compliance with all statutes and ordinances pertaining to public notice and public hearings, the boundaries of the CCDD Overlay Zone may expand beyond the public right-of-way. (Ord. 18-16, 8-1-2018)

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the Bennion Point Design District (BPDD) Overlay Zone is to preserve the aesthetic quality of the Bennion Point District, to protect the public and private investment of existing improvements, and to ensure the continued viability of the corridor as a desirable location for residential and economic investment.

   B.   Administration And Enforcement: The Community Development Department is hereby charged with the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this BPDD Overlay Zone. Applications for right-of-way work on streetscapes, street furnishings, landscaping, and above ground utilities shall be consistent with adopted design standards and shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department.

   C.   Area Designated: Areas designated in the Bennion Point Design District Overlay Zone are illustrated in figure 6 of this section:

   FIGURE 6

The BPDD Overlay Zone shall include only those areas within the public right-of-way as illustrated in figure 6 of this section. At the discretion of the City Council, based on a recommendation of the Planning Commission and compliance with all statutes and ordinances pertaining to public notice and public hearings, the boundaries of the BPDD Overlay Zone may expand beyond the public right-of-way. (Ord. 18-16, 8-1-2018)

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the 5400 South/Bangerter Highway Commercial Design District Overlay Zone is to enhance the aesthetic quality of the district, to protect the public and private investment of existing improvements, and to ensure the continued viability of the corridor as a desirable location for economic investment.

   B.   Administration And Enforcement: The Community Development Department is hereby charged with the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this 5400 South/Bangerter Highway Commercial Design District Overlay Zone. Applications for right-of-way work on streetscapes, street furnishings, landscaping, and above ground utilities shall be consistent with adopted design standards and shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department.

   C.   Area Designated: Areas designated in the 5400 South/Bangerter Highway Commercial Design District Overlay Zone are illustrated in figure 7 of this section:

   FIGURE 7

The 5400 South/Bangerter Highway Commercial Design District Overlay Zone shall include only those areas within the public right-of-way as illustrated in figure 7 of this section. At the discretion of the City Council, based on a recommendation of the Planning Commission and compliance with all statutes and ordinances pertaining to public notice and public hearings, the boundaries of the 5400 South/Bangerter Highway Commercial Design District Overlay Zone may expand beyond the public right-of-way. (Ord. 18-16, 8-1-2018)