Proposed Project Overview
Smith Entertainment Group has submitted a zoning amendment to establish a development agreement that would apply to the Delta Center property and the majority of the block east of the Delta Center, bounded by 300 West, 200 West, South Temple, and 100 South. The development agreement does not apply to any privately owned land on the block. The subject properties are in the D-4 (Secondary Central Business) zoning district.
The proposed development agreement allowances are grouped into the following requests:
Lot and Bulk
- Modify front and corner side yard provisions;
- Modify the required stepback for buildings over 200’;
Design Standards and Design Review
- Modify design standards related to ground floor use, building entrances, glass percentage requirements and maximum building length;
- Modifies the design review process for buildings taller than 200 feet but less than 350 feet;
- Establish design guidelines to guide the future development of new buildings on the Salt Palace Block;
Transportation
- Modify parking requirements related to loading and unloading facilities, driveway standards, electric vehicle parking requirements, and bicycling parking;
- Modify the applicable street typology for 200 West after the demolition of the Salt Palace to include a curbless street;
Street Trees
- Modify street tree locations along 200 West and 300 West;
- Allow flexibility to cut, remove and plant street trees;
Signs
- Establish regulations for specific sign types, sign sizes, digital signs, illumination, and off-premise advertising allowances within the specific properties;
Subdivision
- Allow technical modifications to subdivision standards and construction related standards that address utilities, infrastructure and street typologies;
General
- Other smaller, technical modifications that are related to the above items; and
- Process requirements related to the administration of the development agreement if the agreement were to be approved by the City Council.
This development agreement is one of the requirements identified in the Participation Agreement between the city and Smith Entertainment Group that was finalized in 2024. The proposed development agreement would only apply to the specified properties in the map below and would not result in any changes to the D-4 zoning related regulations that generally apply to all property in the zoning district.
The development agreement would establish specific rules for future changes to the exterior of the Delta Center block and the redevelopment of portions of the block to the east where some of the Salt Palace Convention Center is located. The proposed redevelopment proposes a mixed-use development including residential, a hotel, retail, restaurants, office, and a live performance venue. The interior of the block is broken up by a pedestrian plaza that extends from 200 to 300 West
Subject Properties
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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 proposal has been sent to Chair of the Community Council in the area where the project is located. The Council may choose to review the proposal at an upcoming meeting. Please contact the Chair directly to find out if the proposal will be reviewed, and if so, when and how the meeting will take place.
Contact Information: Downtown Community Council Chair, Emily Sloan-Pace at [email protected]
Public Comment Period: October 16 – November 30, 2026
Notice has also been sent to property owners and residents within 300 feet of the project location 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.
If you are interested in submitting a written comment, please contact the staff planner listed on this page.
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 on December 9, 2026 to gather additional comments and make a recommendation to the City Council, which will hold a final public hearing before making a final decision.
The Planning Commission public hearing will be held at City Hall, 451 South State Street in room 326. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m.
Petition Details
Project Location:
Includes the property where the Delta Center is located and a portion of the block to the east where portions of the Salt Palace are located. This portion of the Salt Palace will be demolished and redeveloped following the proposed Development Agreement.
Application Type:
Zoning Amendment to establish a development agreement that would only apply to the specific properties.
Petition Number:
PLNPCM2026-00887
Zoning District:
D-4 Secondary Central Business District
Council District:
District 4, represented by Jennifer Napier-Pierce
Submit a Comment
To submit a comment or question contact the staff planner via email or leave a voicemail. Responses will be provided to the Planning Commission as part of the staff report for the proposal. Comment received after the staff report is published will be provided to the commission and be part of the public record that will be considered by the City Council.
Comment Period:
October 16 – November 30, 2026
Contact Info:
Nick Norris, Planning Director
[email protected]
(801) 535-6173
Kelsey Lindquist, Planning Manager
[email protected]
(801) 535-7930
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