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Monthly Report – February 2026

Posted on:March 24th, 2026
About Monthly Reports The monthly reports communicate the Planning Division’s workload and provide analysis of the trends to better understand staff capacity. Each report includes: Related Stay Updated Sign up for email updates to stay informed about project updates, public meetings, and engagement opportunities!

2025 Annual Report

Posted on:March 9th, 2026
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 the Planning Commission. It also outlines the Division's efforts to implement the goals established in adopted community plans and to address growth-related challenges in the city.

Capitol Hill Community Plan Update

Posted on:September 18th, 2025
Salt Lake City is updating the Capitol Hill Community Plan. Your feedback will play a key role in creating a plan that reflects the needs and values of the Capitol Hill Community. Learn about the plan update, upcoming engagement events, and take our online survey.

Avenues Community Plan Update

Posted on:May 29th, 2025
This project has been transferred to ShapeSLC, Salt Lake City’s new citywide engagement site. Please visit the Avenues Community Plan Update page for the latest project updates and to share your feedback.

Walkable SLC

Posted on:March 21st, 2025
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

Posted on:March 20th, 2025
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

Posted on:February 26th, 2025
This project has been transferred to ShapeSLC, Salt Lake City’s new citywide engagement site. Please visit the Northwest Community Plan Update page for the latest project updates, review the draft plan, and share your feedback.

Salt Lake City Guide to Affordable Housing Incentives

Posted on:April 25th, 2024
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

Posted on:April 16th, 2024
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

Posted on:April 12th, 2024
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

Posted on:July 20th, 2023
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.

Central Pointe Station Area Plan

Posted on:May 18th, 2023
March 2026 Update The Planning Division will be working on an update to the City’s Central Community Plan this year. That community plan area encompasses the boundary of the Central Pointe Station Area Plan. This station area plan will be incorporated into the Central Community planning work. Updates on the Central Community planning process will […]

HRCs Annual Reports

Posted on:April 6th, 2023
Salt Lake City's Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Homeless Resource Centers (HRCs) requires the operators to submit an annual report.