Planning Commission
Planning Commission meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month (with some exceptions) at 5:30 pm, at the City and County Building, in room 326.
Meeting Participation
To comment during a public hearing, please join us in person:
- Individuals: Each person gets two (2) minutes.
- Recognized Community Organizations (RCO): Representative gets five (5) minutes.
Note: Speakers cannot transfer their time to another person.
Submitting Written Comments
If you are unable to attend in person but would like to submit comments regarding an item on the agenda, please email the staff contact listed for that specific item.
Submission Deadlines:
- To be included in the Staff Report: Comments must be received by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday the week before the meeting.
- To be forwarded to the Commission (but not included in the Staff Report): Comments submitted between 12:01 PM on the Wednesday before the meeting and 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting.
Note: Comments and materials received after the deadlines may not be reviewed prior to the meeting but will be added to the official record. Emails received will not be read aloud during the meeting.
Meeting Livestreams
The Planning Commission meeting livestream will be available on the following platform the day of the meeting:
About the Commission
Commission Members
The Planning Commission is made up of five to eleven Salt Lake City residents appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. Each member serves a four-year term and may serve two terms. The Director of the Planning Division serves as an ex officio, non-voting member.
Appointments are made to ensure balanced representation of the city’s geographic, professional, neighborhood, and community interests.
Current Members
| # | Members | District | Serving Since | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Leverett | D3 | 2025 | 03 / 2029 |
| 2 | Michael Vela | D4 | 2025 | 05 / 2029 |
| 3 | Lilah Rosenfield | D4 | 2025 | 05 / 2029 |
| 4 | Brian Scott | D5 | 2023 | 12 / 2027 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Barrett | D5 | 2025 | 05 / 2029 |
| 6 | Aimee Burrows | D6 | 2021 | 09 / 2029 |
| 7 | Amy Barry | D7 | 2018 | 04 / 2026 |
Commission Roles and Responsibilities
- Review and make recommendations to City Council regarding comprehensive general plans, general plan amendments, zoning, and City ordinance changes.
- Review and consider for approval: design reviews, planned developments, subdivisions, and conditional uses.
Becoming a Commissioner
If you are interested in serving on the Planning Commission, please submit an application. Only applications submitted up to one year before a vacancy date will be considered. The Mayor’s office will contact applicants only when they are being considered for specific appointments.
Please see “Commission Members” for vacancies and term expirations.
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Contact
For questions about the Commission, please contact:
Aubrey Clark
Office Facilitator II
[email protected]
801-535-7759
Vanessa Nelson Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
801-535-6559
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