Right-of-Way Use Permit Applications and Registrations

Entertainers and Artists

As established by Salt Lake City ordinance in Chapter 14.38 Sidewalk Entertainment and Artists, the Sidewalk Entertainers and Artist Registration is designed to encourage artists and entertainers to express themselves and create a festive atmosphere within the city.  Sidewalk art, as defined in the ordinance, may be displayed and sidewalk entertainment may be performed only upon predetermined city property. It is unlawful to perform and or sell art on City property without registering with the City.

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Vending Cart Permit

A Vending Cart Permit is a Permit that allows a Business Owner to sell food or other goods from a vending cart within the public right-of-way as established by Salt Lake City ordinance in Chapter 5.65 Vending Carts.  Goods that can be sold from an approved cart include food, balloons, flowers, and newspapers.  Vending cart design must be approved by the city and the vending cart permit is granted for a specific location.  The vending cart and its customers must not impede the free flow of pedestrian traffic along the right-of-way.

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Residential Revocable Permits

A Residential Revocable Permit is a permit granted to a private residential property owner which allows them to encroach on City-owned property.  Approved encroachments would include property improvements like fencing, retaining walls, steps and railings, and ramps.  Revocable permits are granted with the understanding that the property owner would be required to remove the improvements at their own expense in the event the city needed the encroached property for a Public project.

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Outdoor Dining Permit

An Outdoor Dining Permit, established by Salt Lake City ordinance in Chapter 21A.40.065 Outdoor Dining, is a permit granted to business owners that serve food and beverage. The permit allows the business owner to set up tables and chairs within the public right-of-way adjacent to their business and conduct business within this public space.  The business owner is required to comply with all laws regulating the consumption of alcohol and applicable health standards.  Additionally, the business owner is required to remove the tables and chairs from the public right-of-way at the close of business every day.

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Telecommunication Right-of-way Permit

The use of the right-of-way for installation of telecommunications facilities (conduit or bare cables) for entities not providing end service to customers within the City is governed by Salt Lake City ordinance in Chapter 14.32.425 Telecommunication Right-of-way Permit and the subsequent amendment to the ordinance.  The ordinance is identical for all entities, whether crossing or paralleling the right-of-way to connect communications within a single business operation or crossing the entire City to provide a "backbone" for other companies offering retail services.

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