Commission splits on 800 East project: forwards zoning, denies general‑plan change and tables design review Planning Commission voted 4–3 to forward a zoning map amendment for the 346–354 S. 800 E. site but denied the proposed general‑plan amendment 6–1 and tabled the administrative design‑review decision, directing the applicant to return with stronger pedestrian treatment for a mid‑block break on the proposed 273‑foot façade.

Salt Lake City's Planning Commission is at a crossroads, forwarding a zoning amendment while denying a key general-plan change and demanding design revisions for a controversial mixed-use project.

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Planning commission backs rezoning for Sugar House hotel; commissioners add conditions for development agreement The Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning map amendment that would allow a hotel at roughly 265 East 100 South (Sugar House), forwarding the rezoning and a development agreement to City Council 7–1 after weeks of public comment and negotiation over community benefits.

The Salt Lake City Planning Commission just voted to advance a controversial hotel project in Sugar House, sparking a heated debate over its impact on the community and historic structures.

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Salt Lake City Planning Commission finalizes Northpointe annexation of 1600 acres Commission announces successful annexation of 1600 acres in Northpointe area to Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City just made a game-changing move by officially annexing 1,600 acres in the Northpointe area, setting the stage for exciting new developments!

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Residents express traffic and safety concerns over proposed high-rise near Warm Springs Fault Residents voice worries about traffic, parking, building height, and earthquake risk from new development.

Residents in Salt Lake City are raising alarms over proposed high-rise developments, fearing increased traffic, safety risks from the nearby Warm Springs Fault, and a loss of neighborhood charm.

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Salt Lake City Planning Commission welcomes new members and honors Bree Shearer Planning Commission holds meeting to introduce new members and celebrate outgoing Commissioner Shearer.

The Salt Lake City Planning Commission has welcomed two new members poised to reshape urban development while honoring the legacy of a beloved outgoing commissioner.

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City staff denies new certificate for unsanctioned property alterations Staff rejected alterations due to noncompliance with standards and expired certificate of appropriateness.

Salt Lake City's Planning Division has denied a property owner's request for a new certificate after discovering multiple unauthorized alterations that violate preservation standards.

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Salt Lake City adds water element to Plan Salt Lake for better resource management City plans to unify land use designations and incorporate water conservation strategies.

Salt Lake City is taking a bold step by integrating water management into its urban planning framework—could this be the key to a more sustainable future?

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