Monthly Reports The monthly reports share updates about the Planning Division’s workload and provide insights into trends that help understand staff capacity. Each report includes: Related Stay Updated Sign up for email updates to receive the latest information on projects, public meetings, and ways to get involved!
Capitol Hill Community Plan Update
Capitol Hill Community Plan Update Salt Lake City is updating the Capitol Hill Community Plan, last updated in 2001. This update aims to establish a vision for the Capitol Hill Community for the next 15 years and align the community plan with Plan Salt Lake. Capitol Hill Community Boundaries Existing Conditions Report This Existing Conditions Report provides […]
Historic Masonry Repair Workshop: July 8 – 10, 2025
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.
Avenues Community Plan Update
Avenues Community Plan Update Salt Lake City is updating the Avenues Community Plan, last updated in 1987. This update aims to establish a vision for the Avenues Community for the next 15 years and align the community plan with Plan Salt Lake. Avenues Community Boundaries Existing Conditions Report This Existing Conditions Report provides a comprehensive […]
Walkable SLC
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 […]
Planning Division 2024 Annual Report
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.
Northwest Community Plan Update
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 Guide to Affordable Housing Incentives
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.
Potential Approaches to Simplifying and Improving R-1 Districts
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.
Landscaping and Buffers Code – What You Need to Know
On March 5th, 2024, the City Council adopted an updated Landscaping & Buffers chapter in the Zoning Code, Title 21A.48.