Zoning Text Amendment
Chapter 21A.27 Form Based Districts
Petition Number: PLNPCM2024-00155
Application Type: Zoning Text Amendment
Project Location: Citywide
Zoning District: Chapter 21A.27 – Form Based Districts
Salt Lake City Planning Division is working to revise sections in Chapter 21A.27 – Form Based Districts that are incorrect or inconsistent with the purpose of the district. More specifically:
- Subsection 21A.27.020.C Building Form Standards: The section contains language that exempts certain building additions from development standards, such as setback, height, density and design standards. We propose to delete this section because it conflicts with the purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance, and it is inconsistent with the purpose of the district.
- Section 21A.27.030: Building Configuration and Design Standards: Some exemption to building additions is warranted and will be included in this section. For example, changes to existing buildings not affecting a building entrance will not require compliance with entry features standards, and small additions will not trigger open space area requirements.
- Footnotes in Table 21A.27.050.C.3.
Any other inconsistent regulations or incorrect regulations that are identified as part of the project will also be included in the proposal.
Additional Information
Next Steps
- Notice of this application has been sent to Community Council Chairs throughout the City, who may choose to schedule the matter at an upcoming meeting. Please contact the chair(s) of these organizations to determine whether a community council will review this petition and when and how that meeting will occur.
- A 45-day notice period to solicit comments on the chapter updates is held before a public hearing with the Planning Commission can be scheduled. This notice period will end March 25, 2024.
- During and following this comment period, the Planning Division will consider all public comments received and make appropriate modifications to the chapter updates to better meet the needs of the City.
- The Planning Commission will then hold a public hearing for additional public comments and make a recommendation to City Council.
- City Council will hold a public hearing for additional public comments, the City Council will have the final decision on the matter.
What is the role of the Planning Staff in this process?
Planning Staff processes the application, communicates with the applicant to understand the project, and seeks input from the community.
Public Comments and Questions
We want to hear from you! To submit a comment or question please contact the staff planner via email or leave a voicemail, your questions will be answered within a week after the comment period has ended.
- Start of Comment Period: February 8, 2024
- End of Comment Period: March 25, 2024
During and following this comment period, the Planning Division will evaluate the proposal against the applicable zoning standards, taking into consideration public comments as they relate to the standards, and develop a recommendation for the Planning Commission.
Noah Elmore, Associate Planner // noah.elmore@slcgov.com // 801.535.7971