Historic district window requirements
Window rules for new construction in historic districts; adopted May 7, 2024 as Ordinance 34 with an allowance for vinyl windows out of street view as an affordable housing incentive.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Local historic districts citywide
- Applicant
- Salt Lake City Planning Division
Every hearing and vote
March 26, 2024 · City Council work session
Window requirements for new construction in local historic districts
Discussed
Staff briefed the Council on a proposal to amend Title 21A and design standards on windows in the H Historic Preservation Overlay to clarify appropriate materials, location and installation in new construction. The city has 14 local historic districts and about 150 landmark sites. Discussion covered wood versus vinyl windows, the affordability of new construction under the requirements, and current review processes.
April 2, 2024 · City Council
Consent agenda: hearing dates and Housing Authority appointment
Approved · 6-0
The Council approved the consent agenda except item G3, 6-0. It set April 16 hearings on historic district window requirements, the Connect SLC citywide transportation plan (replacing the 1996 plan, with five goals, eight key moves and over 60 actions) and enforcement on work without a certificate of appropriateness; set May 7 hearings on the Northpoint annexation initiation and MU-8 sign rules; and appointed Fraser Nelson to the Housing Authority of Salt Lake board. Item G3, setting a May 7 hearing on the Ballpark Station Area rezone and MU-8 zone, passed 5-0 with Council Member Mano abstaining.
- Item G3 (Ballpark Station Area hearing date): moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Puy; 5-0, Council Member Darin Mano abstained
April 16, 2024 · City Council
Window requirements for new construction in local historic districts
Continued · 7-0
The Council closed the hearing and deferred action. One speaker, who called the hybrid approach not ideal, supported the proposal in the hope it would clarify rules and let new development in historic districts proceed more efficiently. Council Member Mano rejoined during this item.
May 7, 2024 · City Council
Window requirements for new construction in local historic districts
Approved with conditions · 7-0
The Council amended and adopted Ordinance 34 of 2024, permitting vinyl windows that are not readily visible from the street, but only as an affordable housing incentive under chapter 21A.52 of the city code.
- Ordinance 34 of 2024
- Condition: vinyl allowed only if not readily visible from the street and only as an affordable housing incentive