On Oct. 20, 2026, the Council approved rezoning several city-owned properties at and around Ballpark (1300 S. and West Temple)to support redevelopment aligned with the Community Reinvestment Agency’s Ballpark NEXT Community Design Plan. This brings the Ballpark NEXT Plan a step closer to reality.
The ordinances will also remove sign rules specific to the former baseball stadium, incorporate public feedback, and emphasize accessible open space and preserve existing mature trees.
What Was Approved
The adopted ordinances make the following changes to support the Ballpark NEXT vision for a walkable, mixed-use neighborhood:
- Rezone several city-owned properties from Public Lands and RMF-35 to Mixed-Use 8 (MU-8) and Mixed-Use 5 (MU-5).
- Removes the Ballpark-specific sign rules, so signs on the site follow standard MU-8 and MU-5 requirements instead.
- Prioritizes open space with an expectation that at least five acres of the properties will be open space and supports preserving mature street trees where possible.
Previous Zoning
Adopted Zoning
The Planning Commission Recommendation
On March 11, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended approving the proposal. For more information, you can view the meeting materials or watch the meeting.
Meetings Recaps
Oct. 20 Council Vote
The Council voted unanimously to approve the proposed updates supporting the redevelopment of the former baseball stadium. Council Member Carlsen thanked residents for sharing their feedback and expressed appreciation to staff and her fellow Council Members for their work and collaboration in incorporating that input into the updates.
Oct. 13 Follow-up Discussion
The Council held a follow-up briefing to discuss updates to the proposed ordinance reflecting public feedback received. The changes emphasize creating accessible open space, preserving existing street trees, and protecting public trees during construction. The Council expressed support for incorporating these priorities into the rezone ordinance.
Aug. 18 Public Hearing
The Council held a public hearing on the proposal, during which several people spoke. The comments largely centered on the need to preserve and protect green space, opposing any reductions. Commenters also asked that implementation remain flexible and responsive to community needs. Additional concerns raised were protecting the southern residential edge, impacts of increased density on nearby homes, and safety concerns.
Council Member Carlsen thanked the community for their input and acknowledged their concerns. She reiterated her position on public ownership of the site and on keeping a portion of Richard Street as a pedestrian street. The council will consider the proposal at a future meeting.
July 14 Briefing
City staff gave an overview of the proposal. Council members expressed concerns about the proposed extra height and its compatibility with the area. The Council then took a straw poll on applying MU-8, rather than MU-11, to the proposed parcels.
Council Member Carlsen expressed the need to maximize green space and finding creative solutions to reduce climate impacts during implementation of the Ballpark NEXT Community Design Plan.
Resources
- Read the Ordinances
- Ballpark Next Community Plan
- Read the Latest Council Staff Report
- View the Proposal
- View Current MU-5 Standards
- View Current MU-8 Standards
- Planning Commission Materials
- Planning Staff July 14 Presentation
- Learn more about Salt Lake City Zoning Districts
- Planning Project Page
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