R-1-7000 Zone in Salt Lake City, UT
R-1-7000 zoning district rules in Salt Lake City, UT. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The R-1-7000 zone in Salt Lake City, UT is a residential district (Single-Family Residential). Permits one dwelling unit per lot. Typically the most restrictive residential zone. Designed to preserve the character of established single-family neighborhoods. This zone requires a 20 ft front setback, 6 ft side setback, and 20 ft rear setback. Maximum building height is 28 feet (2 stories). Maximum lot coverage is 40%.
Common Permitted Uses
- Single-family homes
Permits one dwelling unit per lot. Typically the most restrictive residential zone. Designed to preserve the character of established single-family neighborhoods.
Setback Requirements
| Setback Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback | 20 feet |
| Side Setback | 6 feet |
| Rear Setback | 20 feet |
SLC Code Title 21A. R-1-7000 — standard single-family, 7,000 sqft minimum lot.
Height Limits
- Max Height
- 28 feet
- Max Stories
- 2
SLC Code Title 21A.
Lot Coverage
- Max Coverage
- 40%
SLC Code Title 21A.
Parking Requirements
Single-family: 2 spaces per single-family dwelling in R-1 zones. Salt Lake City Code. Multi-family: 1-1.5 spaces per unit in RMF zones. Reduced requirements near TRAX light rail stations.
Source: Salt Lake City Code Title 21A; Utah Code Section 10-21-303 (Internal Accessory Dwelling Units; renumbered from §10-9a-530 by SB1008 §121, eff. 11/06/25; legacy citation §10-9a-534 was a mis-citation — that statute is the building-design/parking prohibition, now §10-20-618). Last verified April 5, 2026. View source