West Valley City City Zoning Code
7-14 Overlay
Zones
7-14-100P PART 1 – DECKER LAKE STATION OVERLAY ZONE
(Entire Part Repealed 11/26/2024, Ord. No. 24-47)
(Ord. No. 24-14 Amended 04/02/2024; Ord. No. 24-17 Amended 05/14/2024; Ord. No. 24-47 Repealed 11/26/2024)
7-14-201. CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW.
The West Valley City Planning Commission shall review and approve all Development in the Jordan River Overlay Zone as a Conditional Use.
7-14-202. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Development within the Jordan River Overlay Zone shall comply with the following standards:
(1) Architecture. All Building elevations shall be designed such that there is equal emphasis on all sides of the Building. No Building side shall appear neglected or downgraded from the other Building sides regardless of visibility.
(2) Screening. Service and loading areas shall be screened from the adjacent Arterial Streets.
(3) Signage. No billboards or pole signs shall be allowed.
7-14-203. USE LIMITATIONS.
The Use limitations outlined in Section 7-6-301 shall be imposed to limit the full range of Uses permitted in the underlying zone.
7-14-206. REPEALED.
(Ord. No. 26-09 Repealed 03/10/2026)
7-14-301. CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW.
The West Valley City Planning Commission shall review and approve all Development within the Bangerter Highway Overlay Zone as a Conditional Use.
7-14-302. LOCATION.
The Bangerter Highway Overlay Zone extends 300 feet east from the Bangerter Highway Right-of-way from 2100 South and terminating at 3100 South. The Bangerter Highway Overlay Zone also extends 300 feet along the west side of the Bangerter Highway from 2100 South to 2700 South.
7-14-303. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Development within the Bangerter Highway Overlay Zone shall comply with the following standards:
(1) Architecture. All Building elevations shall be designed such that there is equal emphasis on all sides of the Building. No Building side shall appear neglected or downgraded from the other Building sides regardless of visibility.
(2) Landscaping. A minimum of two large scale deciduous trees, two medium sized ornamental trees, and two medium sized evergreen trees shall be installed for each 100 feet of Frontage along the Bangerter Highway. The Planning Commission may vary the landscape standards when it is determined that the number of trees are not necessary to achieve the desired Landscaping theme. Trees shall be a minimum of 2" caliper in size.
(3) Curb Cuts. Corner Lots adjacent to the Bangerter Highway shall have no curb cuts closer than 200 feet from the Corner Lot line.
(4) Screening. Service and loading areas shall be screened from the adjacent Arterial Streets. Service areas and loading docks shall not be visible from any of the Bangerter Highway orientations and shall also be screened with walls or appropriate Landscaping when adjacent to interior circulation Streets.
(5) Signage. No temporary banner signs shall be allowed adjacent to the Bangerter Highway.
7-14-304. USE LIMITATIONS.
The Use limitations outlined in Section 7-6-301 shall be imposed to limit the full range of Uses permitted in the underlying zone. In addition to the Use limitations in Section 7-6-301, the following Uses are also prohibited:
(1) Welding and fabrication outside of a Building.
(2) Uses that have over one acre or 25 percent of the site in Outside Storage.
(3) Above-ground utility installations.
7-14-401. LOCATION.
The 5600 West Gateway Overlay Zone extends from the 2100 South Expressway (Highway 201) south to 3100 South, and 250 feet on either side of the Right-of-way line for 5600 West.
7-14-402. CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW.
The West Valley City Planning Commission shall review and approve all Development in the 5600 West Gateway Overlay Zone as a Conditional Use.
7-14-403. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Development within the 5600 West Gateway Overlay Zone shall comply with the following standards:
(1) Architecture.
a. All Building elevations shall be designed such that there is equal emphasis on all sides of the Building. No Building side shall appear neglected or downgraded from the other Building sides regardless of visibility.
b. Only the following exterior materials shall be allowed on all Street facing Façades of Buildings:
i. Masonry which shall include brick, stone, concrete block that is colored, painted, or textured, stucco or EIFS, fiber cement siding, and architectural concrete;
ii. Architectural metal panels/siding that is used only as a veneer and not as structural sheeting or sheathing;
iii. Ceramic tile;
iv. Faux wood composites; and
v. Other materials that, at the discretion of the Planning Commission, are comparable to the above listed materials.
c. All Buildings shall incorporate Street-side windows.
d. Corrugated metal and metal panels/siding with exposed fasteners are prohibited on all Street facing Façades of Buildings.
(2) Setbacks. Front Yard setbacks for Buildings and parking shall be a minimum of 30 feet from the back of curb.
(3) Signage. No Billboards are allowed.
7-14-404. USE LIMITATIONS.
The Use limitations outlined in Section 7-6-301 shall be imposed to limit the full range of Uses permitted in the underlying zone. In addition, the following Uses are also prohibited:
(1) Welding and fabrication.
(2) Outside Storage that is not completely screened (except operable vehicles and equipment for sale or lease, and trucks and trailers associated with an approved business).
(3) Fast Food Establishments with drive-up windows unless the following conditions are met:
a. The Fast Food Establishment shall be part of a multi-tenant Building with only one drive-through.
b. The Building square footage used by or accessible to Fast Food Establishments shall be less than or equal to the Building square footage used by or accessible to other tenants within the Building.
c. The view of the drive-through area from the Street shall be minimized through Landscaping, berming, and/or other screening.
d. The drive-up window shall be placed on the side or rear of the multi-tenant Building.
e. The drive-up window shall comply with the Drive-Through Window Standards in Section 7-11-314.
(4) Automotive Sales, Automobile Service and Automotive parts sales between the Riter Canal and 3100 South.
7-14-501. PURPOSE.
The Overpressure Overlay Zones are intended to minimize the adverse impacts associated with potential accidental exposures. The property within the Overpressure zones may be subject to significant Overpressure waves and fragments generated from the manufacture, handling or storage of energetic material. In order to preserve the health, safety and welfare of residents in the area, this ordinance establishes certain requirements for the type and installation of windows in new construction and sets forth certain notification requirements.
7-14-502. OVERPRESSURE ZONES AND LAND USES.
(1) There are three graduations of Overpressure exposure as follows:
a. Zone A. In areas exposed to Overpressures greater than or equal to 0.5 pounds per square inch (psi) no structural Development shall be allowed without the certification set forth in Section 7-14-503, unless said structural Development is related to a facility existing as of January 1, 1990 for the testing of explosives, rockets, and similar materials and devices.
b. Zone B. In areas between 0.5 and 0.35 psi, residential Uses of various densities are allowed. In other zones, residential Uses shall only be allowed if the Uses are accessory to a Primary Commercial, industrial, or educational Use. All other Uses, such as Commercial/industrial Uses shall only be allowed as provided in Section 7-14-503 below.
c. Zone C. In areas between 0.35 and 0.2 psi, residential Uses of various densities are allowed. All other Uses such as Commercial/industrial land uses shall only be allowed as provided in Section 7-14-503 below.
(2) These three Overpressure Zones are defined by circles on the official West Valley City Zoning map in the southwest quadrant of the City.
(3) Where a question exists in defining the location of an Overpressure line on the ground, the provisions of the most restrictive zone shall apply to the entire Structure divided by the line.
7-14-503. COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL USES.
Where a Use other than a residential Use is proposed, calculations shall be submitted by a licensed engineer who specializes in structural engineering certifying that any proposed Structures are designed to withstand up to 0.5 psi on all exterior horizontal and vertical surfaces.
7-14-504. EXISTING ZONING ORDINANCES.
(1) The requirements contained in this Chapter do not change the regulations of the existing Zoning Ordinances other than limiting the land to certain Uses as provided in this Chapter and 7-14-503 above and adding certain notification requirements and glass requirements for windows.
(2) The provisions of Section 7-14-502 do not automatically authorize the residential Uses listed. The proper Zoning shall still be required and an application for a Zoning change or Conditional Use shall still be approved or denied based on the criteria used for any other Zoning change request or Conditional Use application.
7-14-505. GLASS REQUIREMENTS – WINDOWS, DOORS, AND SKYLIGHTS.
(1) In all new construction or any Building addition requiring a building permit located in an Overpressure zone, the following types and maximum sizes of glass or glass substitutes for windows, doors and skylights shall be required:
a. In Zone B (0.35 psi to 0.50 psi), either the glass types in subsection (i) or the glass substitute in subsection (ii) as set forth below may be allowed:
i. If glass is used, the following glass and glass types shall be required:
Maximum Area | Glass Type |
|---|---|
6.0 SF | 1/4” laminated |
12.0 SF | 3/8” laminated |
17.5 SF | 5/32” fully-tempered |
26.5 SF | 3/16” fully-tempered |
40.0 SF | 1/4” fully-tempered |
Single regular (annealed) glass, heat-strengthened (partially tempered) glass, and wired glass shall not be permitted.
ii. If a glass substitute is used, all inboard windows or all outboard windows, but not both, shall be non-lockable and shall be constructed of material conforming to federal specification FSL-P-507 and to the following minimum thicknesses:
Maximum Size | Minimum Size |
|---|---|
3' Wide | 1/4” thickness |
3' to 4' Wide | 3/8” thickness |
No glass substitute wider than four feet shall be permitted.
b. In Zone C (0.2 psi to 0.35 psi), either the glass types in subsection (i) or the glass substitute in subsection (ii) as set forth below may be allowed:
i. If glass is used, the following glass and glass types shall be required:
Maximum Area | Glass Type |
|---|---|
8.0 SF | 1/4” laminated |
17.0 SF | 3/8” laminated |
25.5 SF | 5/32” fully-tempered |
37.5 SF | 3/16” fully-tempered |
60.0 SF | 1/4” fully-tempered |
Single regular (annealed) glass, heat-strengthened (partially tempered) glass, and wired glass shall not be permitted.
ii. If a glass substitute is used, all inboard windows or all outboard windows, but not both, shall be non-lockable and shall be constructed of material conforming to federal specification F8L-P-507 and to the following minimum thickness:
Maximum Size | Minimum Thickness |
|---|---|
3' Wide | 3/16” thickness |
3' to 4' Wide | 1/4” thickness |
No window wider than four feet shall be permitted.
(2) All glass (inboard and outboard), whether factory-fabricated insulated glass, combinations of prime and storm windows, or combinations of prime and storm doors, shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (A). An exception is the outboard pane of any double glazed window whose top edge is 24" or less above Grade. This glass may be regular (annealed) glass complying with all other applicable Uniform Building Code requirements.
(3) The laminated and fully-tempered glass shall be certified by the Safety Glazing Certification Council and be so designated on a permanent monogram.
(4) Factory fabricated insulating glass shall be certified by the Insulating Glass Certification Council and be so marked.
(5) The requirements of this section shall be met when any windows, doors or skylights are replaced or added in any Structures which originally had to comply with this section.
7-14-601. PURPOSE.
The Airport Overlay Zone is established to notify property Owners within the flight path of the Salt Lake City International Airport of the impacts associated with aircraft operation and to institute general safety requirements. The Salt Lake City International Airport provides a regional transportation link for the entire United States that is vital to the economic welfare of the region. Therefore, it has been determined that an Airport Overlay Zone should be established, which recognizes the impacts present outside of the Airport boundaries. Obstructions that affect the size available for landing, take off, and maneuvering of aircraft impair the utility of Airports and the public investment therein. Therefore, it is necessary in the interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the public that an Airport Overlay Zone be established to prevent hazards, to the extent possible, by the exercise of police powers without compensation.
7-14-602. AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONE BOUNDARIES AND NAVIGATION EASEMENT.
There are defined flight paths to and from the Salt Lake City International Airport that traverse through West Valley City. This flight corridor shall constitute the Airport Overlay Zone, and shall be defined as the areas bounded by I-215 on the east, to 5600 West between 2100 South and 3100 South on the west, and by I-215 on the east, to 3600 West between 3100 South and the southern boundary of the City on the west. Prior to obtaining a building permit, any new construction (except remodeling) shall provide a navigation easement that notifies current and subsequent property Owners that their property is located within the flight corridor and may be subject to impacts generated by aircraft. The navigation easement grants perpetual rights to the Salt Lake City Airport Authority for the airspace above the land, for the free and unrestricted passage of all aircraft, to the extent that aircraft using Salt Lake City Airport Authority facilities do not exceed current federal guidelines, including any amendments, for Airport noise.
7-14-603. HEIGHT LIMITATIONS.
No Structure shall be erected, altered, or maintained within the Airport Overlay Zone to a height in excess of the height limitations specified in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 77, "Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace." Those Structures exceeding 350 feet in height may be affected.
7-14-604. USE RESTRICTIONS.
Within the Airport Overlay Zone, no Use shall create any electrical interference with navigational signals for radio communications between the Airport and the aircraft, making it difficult for pilots to distinguish Airport lights and signals, causing glare in the eyes of pilots using the Airport, impairing visibility in the vicinity of the Airport, or otherwise in any way creating a hazard or endangering the landing, take off, or maneuvering of aircraft intending to use the Airport.
7-14-701. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Development within the Chesterfield Overlay Zone shall comply with the following standards:
(1) Maximum Building Height. The maximum Building Height for all Buildings except Accessory Buildings shall be two Stories.
(2) Minimum Garage Size. A two-car garage shall be required for all new Single Unit Dwellings. The minimum interior dimensions of a garage shall be 20 feet by 20 feet.
(3) Flag Lots Prohibited. Flag Lots as described in Section 7-13-704(10) shall be prohibited.
(4) Improvement of Right-of-Way. Improvements shall be installed along Crystal Avenue, Lester Street, Whitlock Avenue, Malvern Avenue, Parkway Avenue, Chatham Street (between Parkway Avenue and Whitlock Avenue) and new Streets within Residential Zones as outlined in Section 7-2-117. For all other existing Streets within the Chesterfield Overlay Zone, curb, gutter and Sidewalk improvements shall not be required. For all new Streets within the A zone, curb and gutter improvements shall not be required.
