SALT LAKE CITY STREET LIGHTING PROGRAMS

• Traffic Safety Lighting (local streets)

  Description:

  On local streets, the City provides a light at intersections for pedestrian and traffic safety. Under this program, optional midblock lights at approximately 300 foot spacing are also provided if the majority of property owners within 150 feet of the proposed light location agree to having the optional light.

  Funding:

  The City funds 100% of the cost for Traffic Safety Lighting, which are not decorative.

• Continuous Lighting Systems (major streets)

  Description:

  Along major streets, the City provides a brighter level and more uniform dispersion of lighting for traveler safety. These are streets with high traffic volumes and high speed limits, as well as more pedestrians. There are typically 6 to 8 lights per block face.

  Funding:

  The City funds 100% of the cost for Continuous Lighting.

• Special Improvement District (SID) Decorative Lighting (Commercial & Residential Areas)

  Description:

  Additional and/or decorative lighting in residential and commercial areas is offered via special improvement districts. A formal, specific design is required, which includes wiring and electrical connections suitable to the number of lights connected to each circuit, the electrical load that is drawn, and the voltage provided at the power source. The design must comply with industry standards and be approved by the City's Transportation Division.

  Funding:

  Abutting property owners in SID agree to pay 100% of the capital cost for new or replacement SID Lighting and 75% of the operating and maintenance (O&M) costs of the lights.

• Private Decorative Lighting (Residential Areas Only)

  Description:

  Neighborhood residents purchase, install, operate, maintain, and own decorative lights that are placed in the park strip of the public right-of-way. Each streetlight has underground wiring that is connected to the electrical service in the home of the owner of the streetlight. Each light owner signs a revocable permit issued by the City that is recorded with the property. The permit allows the light to be placed on public property and stipulates that the homeowner is responsible for operating and maintaining the light at the property owner’s expense. Each neighborhood works with the City’s Transportation Division on a design plan that provides adequate lighting. Design features include the type of pole, fixture, size and type of light, and the spacing and location of poles. Once a plan is approved, the neighborhood arranges for installation of the lights.

  Funding:

  All costs of the Private Lighting program are the responsibility of the neighborhood. Property owners may apply for Matching Grant Funds to pay up to 50% of the capital costs with a maximum grant of $5,000 per block face.

  Useful informational handouts on Private Street Lighting

  Private Street Lighting General Information Brochure

  Private Street Lighting Design and Installation Requirements

  Private Street Lighting Project Checklist

  Private Street Lighting Contractors List

Contact information

To inquire about any of the above street lighting programs, please contact Mike Barry, Street Lighting Administrator, 349 South 200 East, Room 450 Salt Lake City, UT 84111, 801.535.6630, or Michael.Barry@slcgov.com

To inquire or apply for Matching Grant Program funds for the Private Lighting, please contact Bob Gore at the Salt Lake City Housing and Neighborhood Development Division, 451 South State Street, Room 406, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 at 801.535.7122 or Bob.Gore@slcgov.com