Historic Preservation in Salt Lake County, UT (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
In unincorporated Salt Lake County, historic designation is a two-step act: the Historic Preservation Commission/Planning Commission recommends, and the county council decides. Once a site or structure is designated under Section 19.86.020, any modification, including landscaping, fencing, demolition, construction, or relocation, requires a conditional use permit.
Salt Lake County Historic Site Designation
Some RestrictionsSalt Lake County Code § 19.86.020
The county council may designate historic sites and structures after receiving a recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission/Planning Commission in accordance with section 2.88.030 and Chapter 19.90 of this code. County council designated historic sites shall be on file with the Planning and Development Services Division. (Ord. No. 1839, § II, 8-28-2018; Ord. No. 1774, § I, 7-1-...
Historic Preservation by City in Salt Lake County
4 cities in Salt Lake County have their own historic preservation rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Salt Lake County ordinances
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