The CB and RB zones have similar regulations, allowing for many of the same uses and allowing for similarly sized buildings (each allowing buildings up to 30’ height).

The major differences between the two zones are the buildable area limitations:

• The RB zone only allows for 50% of a lot to be developed. The CB zone does not have such a limit.

• The CB zone requires a public Design Review process for buildings with a first floor exceeding 7,500 square feet. The RB zone does not have such a requirement. If the property were rezoned to all CB, additions on the east side of the property would be subject to the Design Review process if the first-floor area of the building/addition will total more than 7,500 square feet.

Although the RB zone requires new buildings to have pitched roofs, existing buildings and additions to those buildings can be flat. The CB zone does not include roof style regulations, except for developments subject to Design Review.

Diagrams of the regulations for each zone and a comparison of their allowed land uses can be found under the Additional Information section below.

In evaluating a rezoning proposal City staff evaluates the proposal against applicable adopted City Master Plan documents. This zoning proposal is located in the City’s Central Community Master Plan and will be analyzed with regard to the policies in that plan.

View the Central Community Master Plan.

The Central Community Master Plan’s Future Land Use map designates the west half of the property for “Community Commercial” and the east half of the property for “Low Residential/Mixed Use (5-10 dwelling units per acre).” A map is available under the Additional Information section below.

The City’s Planning Staff will review the proposal against adopted policies and regulations and provide a recommendation to the Planning Commission. The below are criteria used to analyze a proposed zoning amendment:

• Whether a proposed map amendment is consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives, and policies of the city as stated through its various adopted planning documents.

• Whether a proposed map amendment furthers the specific purpose statements of the zoning ordinance.

• The extent to which a proposed map amendment will affect adjacent properties.

• Whether a proposed map amendment is consistent with the purposes and provisions of any applicable overlay zoning districts which may impose additional standards.

• The adequacy of public facilities and services intended to serve the subject property, including, but not limited to, roadways, parks and recreational facilities, police and fire protection, schools, stormwater drainage systems, water supplies, and wastewater and refuse collection.

• Information sheet – Summary of proposal from City Planning Staff

• Applicant Narrative – Narrative from the applicant explaining their rezone request

• Map of Current Zoning – This map shows the current surrounding City Zoning

• Map of the Future Land Use Designations – This shows the future land use designations for the property from the Central Community Master Plan

• Community Business (CB) and Residential Business (RB) Information Sheet – These are the current development regulations for the zones that apply to the property

• The Planning Division is in the process of obtaining public comment on this project to help identify concerns and issues from the public.

• The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and will make a recommendation to City Council. The Planning Commission public hearing will be scheduled at a future date.

• The City Council will hold a public hearing and will make a final decision on the zoning amendment application. The City Council public hearing will be scheduled at a future date.

The public comment period for this online Open House ended April 27, 2020. However, you can continue to submit comments or questions to the Planning Staff contact below up until the day of the Planning Commission public hearing.

The Planning Commission public hearing has not yet been scheduled as of May 6, 2020. When scheduled, notices will be sent out via e-mail to the Planning mailing list and via mail to residents/property owners within approximately 300 feet of the proposal. 

The Planning Division received one question regarding the proposal during the public comment period:

Q: What are the reasons for the request? Is the applicant planning to expand?

A: The applicant is considering expansion options to accommodate their growing business. Please see the applicant’s narrative for more information about their considerations in requesting this rezone.

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Planning Staff Contact:

Daniel Echeverria // daniel.echeverria@slcgov.com // 801-535-7165

(phone numbers are currently available for voicemails only)