We have a new proposal to address Alley and Street Closures Text Amendment  PLNPCM2025-00423. The purpose of the amendment is to address the factors considered in the review of petitions to close or vacate public right of way. Here is a link to the proposed text amendment ...

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 water where public involvement ...

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 obsolete site plan ...

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 downtown zoning districts. This will ...

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 residential zoning districts. They ...

UPDATE: Planning Staff has now rewritten the staff report, and this will be on the Planning Commission Agenda May 14, 2025. http://Here is a link to the revised staff report.  You may Use the form below to send comments, you may send me comments by email, or you can send ...

We have a proposal for a Planned Development at 2222 S Lake Street.  This link will get you to the plans. https://www.slc.gov/planning/2024/09/17/opehouse2024-00944/ These units are larger than we usually see, Families could live here. Please give us your comment about this project below ...

This will be on the Planning Commission agenda Wednesday September 11 at 5:30.  It is last on the agenda.  Salt Lake City seems to have changed something about their website, and it depends which  browser and which computer you use.  Chrome works for some people, Safari works pretty well. I ...

This will be at 2257 South 1100 East.   Here are details. We don't know yet if this will be something we need to review at the land use committee, or it will be an over the counter (OTC) permit. Here is a map to give you an idea of where ...

UPDATE: This was on the Planning Commission Agenda on October 23 at 5:30 pm for a vote and they approved this zoning. It is necessary that we understand this before it goes to the City Council for a vote. (This has been on their agenda several times over the last ...

The Planning Commission has asked the city for a text amendment to remove design review standard 21A.59.050.D.2. which speaks to building modulation because they believe the standard does not produce high-quality building design. In addition, staff is proposing amendments that would clarify when existing standards apply and ensure the language ...

We have received a request to Permit Outdoor Theaters in Commercial Districts.   This has been reviewed by the Planning Commission  on 10/9/24, and here is the briefing report.   It was approved by the Planning Commission on 10/9/24, but has not yet been scheduled for the City Council review. This ...

We have received a proposal to build a 4-lot subdivision with 3 lots without frontage on a public street.  This is in the RMF-35 zone.  This would create four individually owned lots, with a townhome on each lot. All new lots in this zone are required to have frontage on ...

Mayor Erin Mendenhall has initiated a zoning text amendment to correct driveway and loading area standards found in the zoning code. Chapter 21A.44 was amended in October 2022 and since then, staff has found that certain standards created unintended consequences. For example, the ordinance now requires a maximum combined driveway ...

The Salt Lake City Planning Division is proposing a text amendment to update the standards related to mobile businesses, which includes retail businesses operated from trucks, trailers, and vending carts. In 2017 and 2023, Utah State code was amended to expand where these types of businesses are allowed. The changes ...

Salt Lake City proposes ordinance changes concerning the enforcement of buildingconstruction including the maintenance of unsecured, boarded or unsafe buildings. Associatedpermit fees are also to be considered to be amended as follows:• Modernize/reflect the City’s existing zoning enforcement process and incorporate thatsame process into Title 18.• Have the building code ...

The Salt Lake City Planning Division is working on a new subdivision code, which would update the existing subdivision rules to comply with recently adopted state code requirements.  Our current zoning code describes a subdivision as any land that is divided, subdivided, or proposed to be divided into two or ...

This is a Zoning Text Amendment Related to Gas Stations Located Near Water Sources and Sensitive Lands (Public Parks and Open Space). This will propose minimum distances that any gas station can be from a river, stream, or other water body, a park, or open space area over a certain ...

(This will be on the SHCC Land Use and Zoning LUZ agenda September 18 6 p.m. Sprague LIbrary) The City’s Planning Division is considering updates to portions of the Land Use Code to implementpolicies identified in Thriving in Place to mitigate involuntary displacement due to developmentpressure. The updates include the ...

We are now seeing Phase 2 of the project we saw in 2022. (See below) This is the property directly to the South on 500 East, with the turquoise border.  This request is to rezone this parcel from r-1/7000 to RMF-35 so it matches the zoning of the adjoining 2345 ...

Update:  Here is the letter we wrote to the PLanning Commision, including comments from the community.   https://sugarhousecouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Letter-to-PC-with-Comments-Adaptive-Reuse-2024.pdf   This is tentatively scheduled to be on the Planning Comission meeting February 28, 2024  at 5:30 p.m.Inforation about the meeting and how to participate will be added when we have it. Mayor Erin ...

The city is working on a number of housing plans simultaneously, so if you are confused, don't worry.  I am really confused!  The one we need to deal with right away is the Thriving in Place SLC plan which is an anti-displacement and mitigation plan.    Please read through this, ...

The Planning Division is considering updates to Part VI of Title 21A of the Zoning Ordinance. As a recognized community organization, you have 45 days from the date of this e-mail to provide comments on the proposed petition.   The 45-day period ends on May 19, 2023. Attached to this email ...

Mayor Erin Mendenhall has initiated a petition for a text amendment that would impact the H Historic Preservation Overlay District citywide. The H Historic Preservation Overlay District applies to properties within a local historic district, properties within a thematic designation, or landmark sites. The City has prepared a draft ordinance ...

UPDATE: This proposal went to the Salt Lake City Planning Commission on February 26, 2023.  Here is the staff report.After our Land Use and Zoning meeting, and receiving comments, I wrote this letter to the Planning Commission.  Members of our LUZ Committee felt that we should continue to allow drive ...

This is on the work session for the City Council on Tuesday, February 20 at 2 p.m.  I cannot believe this has taken them a whole year to get around to approving something.  Here is a copy of the latest version.  Here is the letter I wrote a year ago, ...

Currently, the zoning ordinance requires fences, walls, and hedges be of limited height when located along the intersection of streets, the intersection of driveways and streets, and the intersection of driveways and sidewalks.  The regulation of fences, walls, and hedges and the use of clear vision zone areas defined by ...

You may recall, a few years back, after much back and forth with Salt Lake City, the zoning code was changed to allow restoration of our wonderful old electronic signs, like the sputnik, and the Costume Shop.Prior to that change, an owner had to restore an old sign in place, ...

December 2022.  We have a new drawing of what the developer is proposing.   And, the petitioner submitted a new Development Agreement  This is what the city had been waiting for, and should say what the developer has agreed to do on this parcel, which is to return six dwelling units ...

We have a request to vacate a portion of the public alleyway at 2167 S 800 East.  The approximate length to be vacated is 160 feet.  You can see the map here.   This request is coming from the two abutting property owners. apparently, this alley is not wide enough to ...

We have received a Notice Letter about School District Signs.   They want to be able to add a pole sign on public and private school campuses.  No matter the zoning district, the sign must comply with these requirements. Unfortunately, they did not provide a sign.  We discovered at the Land ...

UPDATE#2 Here is the letter we just received, November 2022, asking for feedback. During the permitting process, Rocky Mountain Power made them move the building north 7 feet.  On the north side of the building, this means the project lost 21 parking stalls. To maintain the 55 stalls promised, they ...

We have received a conditional use request to build an ADU at the NW corner of the property at 2867 S Chadwick Street in the R1/7000 zone. This will be on the November 14 meeting of the Land Use Committee of the Sugar House Community Council (SHCC) at 6 p.m ...

UPDATE:  This will be on the Planning Commission agenda September 28 at 5:30.  Here is a link to that staff report. Salt Lake City has received a request from Andrea Palmer of Live Modal, representing the property owner, seeking Conditional Use approval for a single-story, detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ...

We have received a Conditional Use request to build a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 2156 S Oneida Street. The structure will be located to the rear of the home, in the southwest corner of the property. Parking for the ADU will be provided by existing legal, on-street parking ...

Salt Lake City has informed us that they are updating the Accessory Dwelling Ordinance, and want our input. This is the original Notice Letter. Here is the most recent draft 1/17/23, which is what they will vote on. They didn't vote on Feb 21, so we think it could be ...

UPDATE:  This was approved by the Planning Commission April 26, 2023 and now goes on to the City Council. Salt Lake City's Planning Division is considering zoning amendments to encourage the construction of additional affordable housing.  This may include an affordable housing overlay that would modify zoning requirements in some ...

Sugar House Community Council Welcomes Y… UPDATE: This item will be on the Planning Commission September 28, 2022 at 5:30. Here is a link to the PC Staff Report. The owner of this property is requesting conditional use in order to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit at the same address ...

PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION - The project was denied. UPDATE:  Here is a link to the staff report indicating approval of this project.  Here is a link to the SHCC letter with comments written to the PC recommending they ask the petitioner to rethink this project. UPDATE:  This will be on ...

UPDATE:  The Planning Commission approved this Accessory Dwelling Unit. UPDATE:  Here is the SHCC Letter to the Planning Commission,  Here is the Planning Commission's  Staff Report recommending approval.    If you are interested in participating during the Public Hearing portion of the meetings or provide general comments, email us at [email protected] ...

Accessing the Meeting Agendas To help with navigating our agenda webpage, here are some tips and helpful notes: To access meeting materials, such as paperwork or presentations, visit our agenda portal. HTML Agenda: In your web browser, this opens in a new tab or window that includes the meeting agenda ...

UPDATE: This project was approved by the Planning Commission on January 26, 2022. Here is the staff report, recommending approval.  The only condition in the staff report is that the owner-occupant shall not operate or allow the operation of a short-term rental (i.e., less than 30 days) in the single-family ...

 The City is proposing an amendment to the Design Review Ordinance. The purpose of the proposed changes is to clarify which standards of review apply to different design review applications. Some modifications require a review only of the relevant design review standards related to the request, while some require review ...

UPDATE:  This is on the Planning Commission Agenda August 25, 2021, here is a link to the staff report. If you want to watch the meeting or make a comment to the Planning Commission, here are instructions:  http://www.slcdocs.com/Planning/Planning%20Commission/2021/08.August/PC08.25.2021AMENDEDagenda.pdf TECH-RELATED LAND USES TEXT AMENDMENT Salt Lake City is experiencing rapid growth ...

 Salt Lake City’s Sustainability Department is proposing a zoning text amendment to the City’s Off-Street Parking chapter to include new standards for electric vehicle-ready (EV-ready) infrastructure for multi-family new-construction properties.  The proposed additional requirements stipulate that a minimum of 20% of on-site parking spaces be constructed EV-ready, meaning that they ...

This is a new, mysterious project going up on the corner of 900 East, right by the STREETCAR STATION across from Leisure Living.  Here is a link to the plans.  This is in the FB-SE (Form-Based Streetcar Edge) zone.  This will be an over the counter permit, meaning that as ...

Salt Lake City is updating its child daycare zoning requirements.  This would allow the ability for more licensed daycare facilities to further support the development of home daycare and child daycare centers near the places we live, with the intent of implementing the following goals adopted in the “Growing SLC” Plan. Here ...

Here is the letter SHCC sent to the Planning Commission for this project. Salt Lake City has received a Conditional Use request from T-Mobile, represented by Larson Quick of Rage Development, LLC, in order to increase the size of an existing antenna array mounted on an existing utility pole located ...