Second Life: New Uses in Old Buildings Join us for a walking tour in the Granary District of Salt Lake City to look at several different and interesting examples of the “adaptive reuse” of existing buildings that are helping to revitalize the area and create interesting destinations. The tour is the second of six […]
2019 Summer Planning Series
EXPLORE YOUR CITY // KNOW THE HISTORY // GET INVOLVED Join us throughout the summer for a unique opportunity to explore Salt Lake City and learn about how the Planning Division works to guide new development. We will address the zoning and design factors that shape Salt Lake City’s neighborhoods and contribute to their success. Find out about opportunities […]
Off-Street Parking Ordinance Updates
PROJECT SCOPE: Update the City’s regulations for off-street parking and loading areas, including: Minimum and maximum number of parking stalls required/allowed Permitted alternatives to off-street parking requirements Parking lot design, access, and dimensional standards PURPOSE: The proposed updates seek to accomplish the following: Align with the goals of Plan Salt Lake and the various neighborhood […]
Approved Downtown Projects Slated for Development
151 S State Street // Liberty Sky Liberty Sky will be a high rise structure composed of 270 residential units reaching 262 feet in height. It will feature glass facades on all four sides interspersed by block and concrete with the most prominent design element being the distinct roofline slanting toward the sky. Street level […]
Summer Planning Series // Meet Us in the Middle
Meet Us in the Middle: Missing Middle Housing and Deciphering Density in SLC Join us for a walking tour of existing missing middle housing in the lower Avenues neighborhood on the northwest corner of 4th Avenue and G Street where we will discuss the advantages of these housing forms and how the zoning ordinance can […]
Window Repair & Energy Efficiency Workshop // June 5 – 7, 2019
Come and learn how to safely repair and increase the energy efficiency of traditional wood double-hung sash windows! June 5 – 7, 2019 U OF U // STEWART BUILDING 270 S 1400 E Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Please consider using public transportation. One-Day WorkshopWOOD WINDOW REPAIR Attend one of the following days:Wednesday, June 5 […]
Adaptive Reuse Ordinance
What is the project? The Salt Lake City Planning Division is currently working on the development of an adaptive reuse ordinance in order to facilitate the reuse of existing but underutilized buildings. An adaptive reuse ordinance incentivizes the reuse of existing buildings by modifying some zoning regulations when those regulations prohibit a change of use. […]
RMF-30: Low-Density Multi-Family Residential
What is the project? Salt Lake City’s Planning Division is considering amendments to update the City’s four Multi-Family Residential (RMF) zoning districts, starting with the RMF-30: Low-Density Multi-Family Residential district, with the intent of implementing the recently adopted Growing SLC: A Five Year Housing Plan (2018-2022). This plan outlines solutions for reaching a point where all residents of Salt Lake […]
ADU Handbook is now available!
The Salt Lake City Planning Division has designed a handbook for property owners who are interested in building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on a lot that has an existing single-family home. This guide provides you with general information including: eligibility, ADU configurations, application process, commonly used terms, frequently asked questions, and resources. Download your […]
Inland Port Zoning Modifications
Source: South Carolina Ports Authority Inland Port Zoning Modifications The Salt Lake City Planning Division is working on modification to the zoning ordinance in response to State Bill HB2001. The Utah State Legislature passed bill HB2001 – Utah Inland Port Authority Amendments in a special session and the bill was signed by the Governor on […]