The Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 12th, 2025. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation to City Council on the proposed amendment. Council date TBD.
Zoning Text Amendment to Clarify Zoning Ordinance Section 21A.02.050 & 21A.33 Land Use Tables – Utility Related Uses and Structures Exemptions
Petition Number: PLNPCM2024-01352
Application Type: Text Amendment
Project Location: Citywide
Zoning District: All zoning districts
Council District: Citywide
This petition was initiated by Mayor Mendenhall to clarify how utility uses, buildings, and structures are regulated. It was heard by the PC on March 12, 2025 and the HLC on April 2, 2025 and was recommended for adoption. The following changes have been made for the council to consider:
- Design Standards – Consider whether the design standards added for public utility buildings at the Council’s request are sufficient.
- Homeless Resource Centers – Consider whether removing homeless shelters and homeless resource centers as a conditional use in the land use tables adequately addresses the unresolved repeal of Ordinance 15B of 2022.
Additional Information
- Draft Ordinance – May 28, 2026
Next Steps
- The text amendment has been recommended for approval by the Salt Lake City Planning Commission on March 12th, 2025, and the Historic Landmark Commission on April 3rd, 2025. The petition was briefed to City council on September 3rd, 2025. Following the council briefing, changes are being made to the petition to include design standards for public utility buildings as well as updating provisions for homeless shelters in downtown districts.
What is the role of the Planning Staff in this process?
Planning Staff responds to public comments, answers questions regarding best management practices, will make appropriate modifications to the draft, and will brief and make recommendations to Planning Commission and City Council.
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: December 26, 2024
- End of Comment Period: February 16, 2025
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.
Project Planner: David Stuenzi Jr., Associate Planner
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: (801) 535-6135
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