Proposed Project Overview
Sabre Industries has submitted a request for conditional use approval to construct a 100’ (approximate) communications tower to replace the existing 80’ tower at 501 E 1900 N, north of Ensign Peak. The proposed communication tower will be for the City of Salt Lake for emergency service purposes. The subject property is located in the OS (Open Space) zoning district and is located in Council District 3, represented by Chris Wharton.
Zoning District: Open Space (OS)
Overlay District: Groundwater Source Protection
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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.
Next Steps
Notice of this application has been sent to the Chair of the Capitol Hill 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 for these groups is as follows:
Capitol Hill Community Council: Jeneanne Lock – jeneanne@greatskatelake.com
Public Comment Period: August 7 – September 22, 2025
Notice has also been sent to property owners and residents within 300 feet of the project 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.
Public Hearings & Final Decisions
The Planning Commission will then hold a public hearing for additional public comments and make the final decision on the matter.
Petition Details
Project Location:
501 E 1900 N
Application Type:
Conditional Use
Petition Number:
PLNPCM2025-00727
Council District: District 3, represented by Chris Wharton.
Submit a Comment
To submit a comment or question contact the staff planner via email or leave a voicemail. Responses will be provided within one week after the comment period closes.
Comment Period:
August 7 – September 22, 2025
Contact Info:
David Stuenzi Jr. , Associate Planner
david.stuenzi@slc.gov
(801) 535-6135