The Council is reviewing proposed zoning changes from Mayor Mendenhall and her Administration that would require new gas stations to be a certain distance from a river, stream, or other water body. The changes would also create distance requirements for new gas stations in relation to parks or open space areas over a certain size and stricter standards for any new gas station located near groundwater sources, or water that is found underground. […]

On Oct. 1, the City Council voted to approve the proposed Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention (SECC) District around the Delta Center and a 0.5% citywide sales tax increase to help fund the project, including remodeling the Delta Center to meet National Hockey League standards. […]

The Council has approved a proposal to rezone 10 parcels at approximately 754 S State Street. With this approval, the property owner, Intermountain Health, intends to redevelop the property and build a hospital. [[…]

The Salt Lake County Council voted to put a $507 million bond on the November ballot. The ballot initiative aims to reduce crime, support community safety, address homelessness by investing in mental health services, and improve the criminal justice system by building a Justice and Accountability Center and improving and consolidating the County Jail. The Salt Lake City Council will have an informational briefing on the bond at its Sept. 17 Westside Council Meeting. […]