Sandy, UT Historic Preservation: Historic-Cultural Monuments (2026)

Section 21-18-3 lets any area, neighborhood, or district be designated a historic area or district, and any site, natural feature, structure, or building be designated a landmark site or building of historic significance, if it has significant character, interest, or value tied to Sandy's development, heritage, or cultural characteristics, and it fits at least one category: historical significance (tied to a significant event or an important person), architectural significance (a distinctive style, an outstanding designer's work, or extraordinary craftsmanship), or historic area significance (a prominent, easily identifiable visual feature contributing to the City's distinctive quality).

Any person, group, or association may nominate a prospective area, district, site, or building, with nominations filed with the Community Development Department. The Historic Committee, established under Section 21-18-2 to recommend historic designations and aid property owners, reviews every nomination and makes a recommendation to the City Council. Before the Council acts, a public meeting must be held under the title's public hearing and notification requirements. Once the Council formally designates a resource, notice goes by mail to the affected property owners along with a copy of the chapter and any pertinent development guidelines, and the designation is entered in the Sandy Historic Registry, maintained by the Community Development Department.

Section 21-18-4 already lists the Historic Sandy Neighborhood, bounded by 9000 South, State Street, 8400 South, and 700 East, as a designated historic area. Section 21-18-5 makes compliance with the resulting design guidelines voluntary unless the owner has signed a Contract of Compliance, and Section 21-18-6 lets the Director delay a demolition permit for a designated resource up to 30 days, extendable twice, to document the structure and explore preservation funding.