14-21-050 RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY: Physical Facilities
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official Salem code is at https://www.salemutah.gov/salem-city-codes.htm.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
Tables (like use tables) may not copy cleanly, so check any table against the official code.
Confirm anything here with Salem planning before you rely on it.
A Residential Facility shall be located on a lot of at least 20,000 square feet if located in a residential zone, and of at least 15,000 square feet if located in an industrial zone. The maximum number of beds allowed in a residential zone, unless the density of the zone would permit a greater number, is sixteen (16). The building may not be larger than twenty percent (20%) greater than the average size of the residences located within two blocks of the Residential Facility when located in residential zones. Notwithstanding the building may be up to twenty percent (20%) larger than surround dwellings, the height limits of the zone shall still apply. There must be minimum parking for all staff members at the highest shift plus one for each three beds. The yard must be fully landscaped, with automatic sprinklers. (ordinance# 42325)
14-21-030 RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY: Land Use Regulations · 14-21-060 RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY: Supervision