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.
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, originally adopted in 1987. This update aims to establish a vision for the Avenues Community for the next 10 years and align the community plan with Plan Salt Lake. Avenues Community Boundaries We want to hear from you! The Avenues Community is […]
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.
Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units / Guía de Unidades de Vivienda Accesorias
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.