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The Council learned about the proposed Ballpark Station Area Rezones during its Tuesday, April 2 meeting. A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, at 7 p.m.
Learn more about the proposal below and visit the Planning Division’s project webpage for additional background.
Introduction
The Council is reviewing a proposal to rezone properties within the boundaries of the Ballpark Station Area Plan. The rezoning proposal aims to align future land use decisions with goals identified in the Plan by:
- Rezoning several properties within the area of 900 S. to 1700 S. and State Street to I-15 and
- Creating a new zoning district (Form Based, Mixed Use 8, or MU-8) and applying it to several properties within the area.
The Council is also reviewing separate and related sign regulation request for the proposed MU-8 zoning district. Scroll down below to learn more.
Project Objective
In the Ballpark Station Area Plan, a key strategy is to update the city’s zoning code and map to align with the plan.
The Ballpark Station Area Plan has a Future Land Use Map for development and land use decisions. The map shows where to continue current land use, scale, and density. It also identifies areas for transformation.
Existing Zoning Map
Visit the Planning Division’s project website for a detailed, high-quality version of this map.
Figure 1 – Courtesy of SLC Planning
Proposed Zoning Map
Visit the Planning Division’s project website for a detailed, high-quality version of this map.
Figure 2 – Courtesy of SLC Planning
Ballpark Station Area Plan
In 2022, the Council approved the Ballpark Station Area Plan. The Plan guides future growth in the Ballpark neighborhood. This area includes Smith’s Ballpark and the Ballpark TRAX Station. The area is roughly between 900 South to 1700 South and State Street to the I-15 freeway.
The Plan proposes improvements to create a neighborhood hub. It aims to improve transit and boost residential, office, restaurant, and retail development.
Sign Regulations for the Proposed MU-8 Zone
The Council is reviewing new sign regulations for the proposed MU-8 zone. This proposal is a separate but related request. The proposed sign regulations allow specific signs in the MU-8 zone. The regulations aim to offer suitable signage, especially for pedestrians and mass transit directions.
Learn more about the sign regulations for the proposed MU-8 zone
Next Steps
The Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the proposal at its formal meeting on Tuesday, May 7, at 7 p.m. The hearing allows the public to share their input during a public meeting.
Learn how to participate and view the meeting agenda.
The Council may vote on the proposal immediately after the hearing or defer its vote to a future meeting.
You can share your input anytime by emailing Council.Comments@slcgov.com, calling 801-535-7654, or submitting your comments online.
Meeting Recaps
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
During its work session meeting, the Council learned about the proposed Ballpark Station Area Rezones.
During the discussion about the proposed rezones and creation of the MU-8 zoning districts, Council Members asked why Smith’s Ballpark was not proposed to be rezoned. The Council learned the rezoning of the Smith’s Ballpark properties will be considered in a separate proposal according to the Ballpark NEXT plan, which is still in process.
The Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing about this proposal at its formal meeting on Tuesday, May 7, at 7 p.m.