SALT LAKE CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION

The Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) reviews all applications for landmark sites, demolition and new construction within locally-designated historic districts. They do not review interior work or exterior paint color, only exterior alterations. The majority of the projects presented to the HLC are either approved as submitted or with modifications.

Signs

Download application for sign approval (as Adobe Acrobat PDF file).

Any new sign and any change in the appearance of any existing sign in a historic district or landmark site requires approval from the Historic Landmark Commission. Signs must also meet the base requirements for any sign in the city. Signs must be consistent with the architectural and historic character of the building and neighborhood. Backlit plastic panel signs and backlit awnings are not appropriate sign types. Signs based upon the historic appearance of a building are encouraged. See our resources section for assistance on locating historic photographs of your building. The City zoning ordinance allows the Board of Adjustment to grant exceptions to preserve existing historic signs that do not conform to the current sign ordinance.

Applicants who need approval of their signage must complete the approval form and be heard by the full Historic Landmark Commission. Most signs that meet the Commission's standards receive administrative approval. Consult the Design Guidelines and Sections 21A.34.020.G(11) and 21A.46 of the Salt Lake City Zoning Ordinance for the standards the Historic Landmark Commission uses in evaluating sign projects, or contact the Planning staff for further information.