Salt Lake City Planning Commission

Rule Changes

Unanimously recommended the Expanding Housing Options proposal to the City Council on Sept. 23; awaiting council action.

Salt Lake City Council opened public hearings Nov. 10 on a zoning amendment that would let duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and small townhomes into single-family zones. A second hearing is set for Nov. 17, with potential council action scheduled for Dec. 1.

Updated 10 hours ago

Rule Changes

As of October 2026: Recommended approval with conditions

Salt Lake City's Planning Commission voted 4-2 on September 9 to recommend rezoning 1.25 acres in Glendale from single-family to low-density multifamily. The shift lets property owner Jonathan Marsh build up to 35 homes, with about two dozen sold as affordable, for-sale units.

Updated Oct 6

Built World

As of October 2026: Approved La Esquina design review unanimously

The Salt Lake City Planning Commission unanimously approved the design review for La Esquina, a mixed-use project along 1000 North in Rose Park. The vote clears the way for the developer to seek building permits—the last major city hurdle before construction.

Updated Oct 1

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Recommended the permanent cap May 27, 2026

Salt Lake City's council voted Tuesday to make permanent a rule capping daily water use for new nonresidential buildings at 200,000 gallons. The limit, an emergency measure in place since March, was set to expire Sunday.

Updated Sep 15

Built World

As of September 2026: Approved Silo Park retail design review

Salt Lake City's Planning Commission approved a design review Wednesday for a two-story retail building at Silo Park. The approval clears the way for two restaurants southwest of Pioneer Park, part of a mixed-use development rising around century-old grain silos.

Updated Sep 11