Proposal Overview
This text amendment clarifies when an application approval expires. This applies to:
- Final Plat applications to subdivide land;
- Street dedication plats;
- Conditional Uses;
- Planned Developments: and
- Design Review approvals.
Final Plats & Street Dedication Plats
Final Plats and street dedication plats do not currently have an expiration date. This amendment will require the final plat to be recorded within 18 months of applying and street dedication plats to be recorded within 180 days of city approval.
A final plat is the document that shows a map of a subdivision that is recorded with the Salt Lake County Recorders Office. A street dedication plat is used when a property owner or the city is proposing a new street that does not require a final plat.
Confitional Uses, Planned Developments, and Design Reviews
Conditional uses, planned developments, and design reviews currently expire within 12 months of approval unless a building permit is applied for. This amendment adds other actions that when submitted create a right to the approved applications. These actions would include:
- Submitting a building permit.
- Submitting a subdivision application associated with the approval.
- Obtaining a business license (only for conditional uses).
- Finalizing a development agreement between the city and the property owner (only when a development agreement is authorized by Utah State Code or City Ordinance).
About the Proposal
This proposal maintains the ability for an applicant to request an extension of one year if the request is submitted before the original approval expires. The proposal also considers situations where a property owner submits a different development proposal than what was approved. When this happens, the original approval would be considered voluntarily abandoned.
Review Project Materials
What is the Role of the Planning Staff in this Process?
Planning Staff has written this proposal with input from other city departments. The Planning Division staff will continue to review the proposal with other city departments and review input from the public. Relevant public input will be provided to the Planning Commission and City Council before a final decision on this proposal.
Next Steps
There is a 45-day public input associated with this proposed zoning text amendment. People are interested in this proposal can submit written comments to the contact listed on this page.
Notice of this application has been sent to the Chair of all community organizations that are registered with the city. There will be no formal community council presentations associated with the proposal because it applies to the application approvals citywide.
Public Comment Period: July 10 – August 24, 2025
During and following this comment period, the Planning Division will evaluate the proposal against the applicable factors for changes to the zoning ordinance, 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 a recommendation to the City Council. It is anticipated that the commission will hold a public hearing on this item in September 2025.
The City Council will also hold a public hearing before making a final decision on this matter. This will occur after the Planning Commission makes a recommendation.
Petition Details
Project Location:
Citywide
Application Type:
Text Amendment
Petition Number:
PLNPCM2025-00554
Council District:
Citywide
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:
July 10 – August 24, 2025
Contact Info:
Nick Norris, Planning Director
nick.norris@slc.gov
(801) 535-6173