The map below locates projects in the city that the Planning Division is actively working on. These are projects that require either administrative (staff) approval or Planning Commission approval. Active Planning Petitions Powered by Socrata

A form based code is a type of zoning where instead of regulating the use and then separating them –housing over here, retail over there–, we regulate what the building looks like: the form. While regular zoning has rules for building height, size, windows, as so forth, form based code goes to the next level […]

The Salt Lake City Council recently adopted changes to the Planned Development regulations. These changes apply to all new Planned Development applications. If you are considering applying for Planned Development approval for your next project, here is what you need to know.   What is a Planned Development? A Planned Development is a planning approval […]

Imagine State Street as a Place for People How can we improve life on State? Salt Lake City and South Salt Lake are working together to study roadway improvements and development opportunities along the State Street corridor. The Life on State effort began in 2010 with a vision for a better street and a better experience for […]

The purpose of this project is to review the existing zoning regulations pertaining to the Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing type and make amendments to corresponding sections of the Salt Lake City Zoning Ordinance, with the intent of implementing the recently adopted Growing SLC: A Five Year Housing Plan (2017-2021). More information is available here.

Master Plan Boundaries   Master Plans A master plan details the vision, policies, and framework developed by the community that guide growth and development in a neighborhood over a period of time –usually 20-30 years. Read more about master plans, how we use them, and our planning process. Avenues Avenues Master Plan // Adopted July 1987 Capitol Hill […]

Ever wonder how master plans are turned into reality?  This graphic helps explains how the City works with residents, businesses, developers, and other partners to make our plans come to life.  Click here for a pdf version     Citywide Plans Plan Salt Lake // Adopted 2015 Creating Tomorrow Together – Commission Report // Prepared 1998 Community Preservation Plan // […]