Northpoint Light Industrial (M-3) Zoning District
Petition Number: PLNPCM2024-00333
Application Type: Zoning Text Amendment
Project Location: Northpoint Small Area Plan Boundary
Zoning District: Proposed new Northpoint Light Industrial (M-3) Zoning District
Council District: District 1, represented by Victoria Petro
Salt Lake City Council initiated a zoning text amendment to create a new Northpoint Light Industrial M-3 Zoning District. The proposed text amendment is intended to establish a new zoning district that aligns with the goals, policies, future land use recommendations, and vision established in the Northpoint Small Area Plan. This includes providing an environment for light industrial, office, and research uses, while reducing the impact on adjacent residential and agricultural properties. The proposed zoning district includes several design standards for new development, building size restrictions, and open space preservation incentives to meet the vision of the Northpoint Small Area Plan.
The creation of this new zone does not automatically rezone any property. Instead, it offers an additional option for those who may wish to opt into it voluntarily and choose to go through the process to rezone their property. A property’s current zoning designation remains unchanged unless a property owner actively chooses to undergo the rezoning process.
Please note that the proposed Northpoint Light Industrial Zoning District includes a no-development buffer from the Jordan River but does not include the buffer from wetlands and canals identified in the Northpoint Small Area Plan. The Riparian Corridor Overlay Zone will be amended to include those buffers and it will go through a separate public review and adoption process at a later date.
The Planning Division will be hosting an in-person Open House to solicit comments on this project. The Open House will be held on 4/23/2024 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Mosquito Abatement District at 2215 2200 W.
View the Public Draft // Northpoint Light Industrial M-3 Zoning District
Project Location
Next Steps
- Notice of this application has been sent to the Chair of the Westpointe Community Council, where the property is located, 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. The contact information is as follows:
- Notice has also been sent to property owners and residents within the Northpoint Small Area Plan boundary to obtain public input and comments on the proposal. Notified parties are given a 45-day period to respond before a public hearing with the Planning Commission can be scheduled.
- During and following this comment period, the Planning Division will evaluate the proposal against the applicable standards, taking into consideration public comments as they relate to the standards, and develop a recommendation for the Planning Commission.
- The Planning Commission will then hold a public hearing for additional public comments and will make a recommendation to the City Council.
- The City Council will hold an additional public hearing and will make 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: April 1, 2024
- End of Comment Period: May 15, 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.
Assigned Planners:
Krissy Gilmore, Senior Planner // kristina.gilmore@slcgov.com // 801.535.7780
Andy Hulka, Principal Planner // andy.hulka@slcgov.com // 801.535.6608