The Council is considering a proposal to rezone several city-owned properties at and around Ballpark (1300 S. and West Temple) to enable redevelopment in line with the Community Reinvestment Agency’s Ballpark NEXT plan. The proposal would also remove sign rules that applied only to the Ballpark.
Share Your Feedback
On Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m., the Council will hold a public hearing to gather feedback on the proposal. Visit the meeting page to see all the ways you can participate.
You can also share your thoughts at any time by emailing [email protected], calling 801-535-7654, or submitting your comments online.
What’s Being Proposed
The proposal would make the following changes, in line with the Ballpark NEXT Community Plan:
- Rezone several city-owned properties from Public Lands and RMF-35 to Mixed-Use 11 (MU-8) and Mixed-Use 5 (MU-5).
- Require active ground-floor uses, like retail or restaurants, on buildings fronting that same stretch (south side between West Temple and Main Street) of 1300 South.
- Remove the Ballpark-specific sign rules, so signs on the site follow standard MU-11 and MU-5 requirements instead.
Existing Zoning Map
Proposed Zoning*
*The Council took a straw poll to indicate the Council’s preference on applying MU-8 to the parcels proposed for MU-11, based on height and compatibility for the area.
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
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 Plan.
Resources
- Administrative Transmittal
- Ballpark Next Community Plan
- July 14 Council Staff Report
- Planning Commission Materials
- Planning Staff July 14 Presentation
- Learn more about Salt Lake City Zoning Districts
- Planning Project Page
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