PL Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment and Street Vacation
Petition Number: PLNPCM2025-00320 and PLNPCM2025-00321
Application Type: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment and Street Vacation
Project Location: PL Districts with Schools
Zoning District: Public Lands – PL
Council District: District 3 – Capitol Hill
Mayor Mendenhall initiated text amendment to Chapters 21A.32.070, 21A.36.020, and 21A.34.020 to be in line with the temporary land use regulations (TLUR) adopted by the Salt Lake City Council on February 18, 2025. This amendment would make the TLUR adopted by City Council permanent. By doing so, the city’s zoning regulations will be updated to support additional changes to public school properties, including building height restrictions, buffering requirements, and allowed uses. Mayor Mendenhall initiated a street vacation to vacate a 210-foot-wide portion of a street at approximately 240 W 200 N, which is currently incorporated into West High School’s campus. This application would vacate public ownership and interest of a portion of the street.
Next Steps
- Notice of this application has been sent to the Chair of the Capitol Hill, 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: Jeneanne Lock, jeneanne@greatskatelake.com, (801) 403-0108
- 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.
- The Planning Commission will then hold a public hearing for additional public comments and 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: May 12, 2025
- End of Comment Period: June 30, 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: Grant Amann, Principal Planner
Email: grant.amann@slc.gov
Phone Number: 801.535.6171