The monthly reports communicate the Planning Division’s workload and provide analysis of the trends to better understand staff capacity. Each report includes the following information: total applications submitted, application trends, feature projects, new projects in the works, and monthly highlights.

Walkability is an important factor in promoting public health, reducing environmental impact, and supporting the local economy. One key variable in walkability is the proximity to essential amenities—people are more likely to walk when everyday services like grocery stores, schools, parks, and public transportation are close to where they live. Walkable SLC is a data-driven […]

This report provides an overview of the work completed by the Salt Lake City Planning Division throughout the year, including the contributions of the Historic Landmark Commission  and Planning Commission. It also outlines the Division’s efforts to implement the goals established in adopted community plans, and tackle growth-related challenges in the city.

The Salt Lake City Planning Commission is updating the Northwest Community Plan, which was adopted in 1992. The planning effort will do the following: 

Salt Lake City’s Affordable Housing Incentives (AHI) are in effect as of April 30, 2024. The Planning Division prepared a Guide to Affordable Housing Incentives to provide guidance to property owners, residents, developers, and others interested in the AHI. 

During their formal meeting on September 5, 2023, the Salt Lake City Council passed a legislative action requesting that staff study options for a zoning text amendment that would make changes to all R-1 single-family residential zoning districts.

On March 5th, 2024, the City Council adopted an updated Landscaping & Buffers chapter in the Zoning Code, Title 21A.48.

The City’s Planning Division is considering updates to portions of the Land Use Code to implement policies identified in Thriving in Place to mitigate involuntary displacement due to development pressure.

The Salt Lake City Planning Division recently updated the Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units to reflect the April 2023, adopted amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding ADUs.

Salt Lake City is working on a new small area plan covering the blocks adjacent to 300 West between approximately 1000 South (900 South/I-15 Ramp) and 2100 South. The planning effort will do the following: Draft Plan Public Review Based on public feedback, the project team has completed a final draft plan document and is […]