Proposed Project Overview
Drake Powell, on behalf of the property owner, is requesting approval from the City to amend the zoning map at 1469 W. California Avenue from the existing R-1/7,000 Single Family Residential District to the FB-UN1 Form Based Urban Neighborhood District. The property is currently vacant and is approximately .34 acres. If approved, the applicant intends to construct family-sized, for-sale housing on the lot. The proposed FB-UN1 zone allows for housing types such as single-family, two-family, cottage developments, and row houses with a maximum height of 30’. Standards for zoning map amendments may be found in Section 21A.50.050.B of the Salt Lake City Code of Ordinances.
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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(s) of the Community Council(s) in the area where the project is located. The Council(s) may choose to review the proposal at an upcoming meeting. Please contact the Chair(s) directly to find out if the proposal will be reviewed, and if so, when and how the meeting will take place.
Contact Information: Jennifer Madrigal, [email protected]
Public Comment Period: May 26 – July 10, 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 to gather additional comments and make a recommendation to the City Council, which will hold a final public hearing before making a final decision.
Petition Details
Project Location:
1469 W. California Ave.
Application Type:
Zoning Map Amendment
Petition Number:
PLNPCM2026-00385
Zoning District:
R-1/7,000 Single-Family Residential
Council District:
District 2, represented by Alejandro Puy
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:
May 26 – July 10, 2026
Contact Info:
Eric Daems, Senior Planner
[email protected]
(801) 535-7236
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