Residential building height is generally capped at 28 feet pitched / 20 feet flat in R-1 zones under SLC 21A.24.
In R-1/5000, R-1/7000, and R-1/12000 zones, maximum building height is 28 feet for pitched roofs (4:12+ slope) and 20 feet for flat roofs. Height is measured from established grade to the midpoint of the highest gable. Multifamily and commercial zones permit greater heights (35-75+ feet). Rooftop mechanical equipment may exceed limits by up to 10 feet if screened.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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