SLC.gov

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.

Application Type: Alley Closure  Project Location: 110 W Fremont Avenue (Jefferson Park) Zoning District: Open Space Council District: District 5 Amy Reid (Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands) is requesting to indefinitely close a portion of an alley running east/west mid-block between West Temple and 200 West and the entire alley running north/ south from West Goltz Avenue […]

Come and learn how to properly repair historic masonry at Salt Lake City’s, Allen Park! Salt Lake City’s Planning Division and Department of Public Lands are excited to announce a 3-day masonry repair workshop! Featuring nationally renowned historic preservation expert, Bob Yapp.

Salt Lake City is updating the Avenues Community Plan, which was adopted in 1987. This update will do the following:  View the 1987 Avenues Community Plan

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.