Author: Judi Short

At our April 21 Land Use and Zoning, we discussed the Walkability  Study the city has recently completed, done by the SLC Planning Department. Here is a link to the plan. And, Sarah Young, City Council District 7 discussed the new proposed zones for Sugar...

30 April, 2025

This proposed ordinance makes a lot of amendments, which seem innocuous at first read. However, many projects can be proposed related to water, which were made much better when the public involvement was included.   Here are a few examples: Here are the projects related to...

27 March, 2025

At the March 12 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for the combining of RMF-35 and RMF-45. Into one zone with a maximum building height of 45' feet tall. They voted to table the proposal for now, and do further study. At the...

27 March, 2025

We received this letter from Salt Lake City.  The city is revising the administration of their zoning code. They are trying to clarify the processes. • Adding design standards as a recognized type of zoning regulation.  • Formalizing zoning approval through building permit or business license and removing...

16 March, 2025

We discussed three city-wide land use proposals at the February Land Use Meeting. The Garage Ordinance would consolidate parking in the downtown districts. When we adopt the MU ordinances, there will also be a component for Sugar House. Here is the link. Please read the...

28 February, 2025

We received this letter from the city. This will still allow parking garages to be screened, and not allow them at the street level or the front of buildings. The city wants to write a text amendment that will consolidate parking garage regulations in the...

07 February, 2025

On January 8, the Planning Commission reviewed a request to vacate the Alley at 2860 Chadwick. They will forward a recommendation to approve the closure to the City Council. Salt Lake City announced a name change for its Redevelopment Agency, now officially known as the Salt...

29 January, 2025

UPDATE: On March 12, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed this request and approved it. This will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval. The Planning Commission has asked to review the land uses that are, or should be, subject to the 1000' prohibition from...

29 January, 2025

The Planning Commission approved the Sugar House Townhomes at 2222 Lake Street on December 11. Follow this link to learn about the project. The Alley Vacation at 2860 Chadwick is on the Planning Commission agenda for January 8 at 5:30.  Here is information about this project. You can attend the...

01 January, 2025