Council approves three rezones, a sign ordinance and a UTA service agreement; postpones Sugar House rezone and capital budget vote
July 18, 2023, 7:00 p.m. · City & County Building, Salt Lake City
The council adopted rezones on West Temple, in Riverside and on the west side, a downtown rezone at 510 South 200 West and the nonconforming signs ordinance, all by 7-0 except the West Temple rezone, where Council Member Darin Mano recused. It held public hearings on a 1782 South 1600 East rezone, which it deferred, and on the FY2024 capital improvement projects, which it continued to August 8. The minutes were marked pending and not yet approved.
From the draft minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Grant application: electric vehicle charging make-ready funding | Approved · 7-0 |
| 1782 South 1600 East zoning map and Sugar House master plan amendment (public hearing) | Tabled · 7-0 |
| FY2024 Capital Improvement Program projects (public hearing) | Continued · 7-0 |
| Rezone at 1350, 1358 and 1370 South West Temple | Approved with conditions · 6-0-1 |
| Zoning map and master plan amendments at Riverside Cottages | Approved · 7-0 |
| Rezone at 1549, 1551 and 1565 South 1000 West and 1574 South 900 West | Approved · 7-0 |
| Rezone at approximately 510 South 200 West | Approved · 7-0 |
| Nonconforming signs ordinance | Approved · 7-0 |
| Addendum No. 7 to interlocal agreement with Utah Transit Authority (frequent transit network) | Approved · 7-0 |
| Community renewable energy program utility agreement | Approved · 7-0 |
| Consent: hearing dates for carriage house, sight distance triangle and Sugar House drive-through amendments | Approved · 7-0 |
| Consent: board appointments | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item B-1 · Public hearing
Grant application: electric vehicle charging make-ready funding
Approved · 7-0
The council held a hearing on a Division of Energy and Environment application to Rocky Mountain Power for funding to install electrical infrastructure for Level 2 public EV chargers at the Day-Riverside Library, Riverside Park, Rosewood Park and the Regional Athletic Complex. No one spoke, and the council closed the hearing and referred the item to a future consent agenda.
- GrantAmount not given to Rocky Mountain Power
Item B-2 · Zoning
1782 South 1600 East zoning map and Sugar House master plan amendment (public hearing)
Tabled · 7-0
The amendments would rezone the lot from R-1/7000 to SR-3 and change the Sugar House future land use map from low to medium density, to legalize the lot and build a single-family house. Speakers opposed to it said it did not meet medium-density requirements, would affect parking, privacy and the neighborhood, and amounted to spot zoning. Speakers in favor, including the applicant's representative, cited the need for housing and for using undeveloped land. The council closed the hearing and deferred action to a future meeting.
- Petitioner: Blaine Properties LLC
- R-1/7000 to SR-3
- Petition: PLNPCM2022-01138 and PLNPCM2022-01139
Item B-3 · Public hearing
FY2024 Capital Improvement Program projects (public hearing)
Continued · 7-0
Thirteen speakers asked for funding for projects such as Rose Park traffic calming and sidewalks, Sugar House Safe Side Streets Part 2, septic repairs in Glendale, upgrades to a park tied to the city's first encampment history, lighting and benches near the ballpark, pickleball court expansion, Red Butte oil spill cleanup, Japanese garden restoration, a Yalecrest wall restoration and slower speeds around Foothill Drive schools. The council continued the hearing to August 8.
Item 1 · Zoning
Rezone at 1350, 1358 and 1370 South West Temple
Approved with conditions · 6-0-1
The council adopted Ordinance 40 of 2023 rezoning the properties from RB (Residential Business) to TSA-UC-C (Transit Station Area Urban Center Core) to allow a future mixed-use building, on condition that the petitioner sign a development agreement. The agreement requires at least 60 percent of street-facing ground-floor space to be retail, restaurant, arts or similar visitor-oriented uses, and at least 10 percent of dwelling units to be leased for 15 years to households earning up to 80 percent of area median income. Council Member Mano recused himself.
- Petitioner: the applicant
- RB to TSA-UC-C
- Petition: PLNPCM2022-00810
- Conditions: development agreement with 60% active ground floor and 10% of units at up to 80% AMI for 15 years
Item 2 · Zoning
Zoning map and master plan amendments at Riverside Cottages
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Ordinance 41 of 2023, rezoning portions of properties at 1500, 1516, 1520 and 1522 West 500 North from R-1/7,000 to R-1/5,000 and other portions to SR-3, rezoning 552 North 1500 West to SR-3, and amending the Northwest Community future land use map. The aim is to accommodate a redevelopment proposal to be submitted later.
- Petitioner: Bert Holland of Hoyt Place Development LLC, representing the owners
- Petition: PLNPCM2021-01075, PLNPCM2021-01203, PLNPCM2022-00674
Item 3 · Zoning
Rezone at 1549, 1551 and 1565 South 1000 West and 1574 South 900 West
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Ordinance 42 of 2023 rezoning the properties from R-1/7,000 single-family to RMF-30 low-density multi-family so the owner can develop townhouses. No development plans had been submitted and no master plan amendment was needed.
- Petitioner: the applicant, representing the owner
- R-1/7,000 to RMF-30
- Petition: PLNPCM2022-00733
Item 4 · Zoning
Rezone at approximately 510 South 200 West
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Ordinance 43 of 2023 rezoning about 1.02 acres (44,431 square feet) from D-2 Downtown Support to D-1 Central Business District. No development plans were submitted with the application.
- Petitioner: the applicant, representing the owners
- Acres: 1.02
- D-2 to D-1
- Petition: PLNPCM2022-01108
Item 5 · City code
Nonconforming signs ordinance
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Ordinance 44 of 2023, a mayor-initiated change to Title 21A that gives more flexibility to maintain, reuse, modify and update existing nonconforming signs and clarifies when removal is required. The motion also launched a petition to review electronic sign standards for compliance with changes in federal and state law, including brightness, dwell and twirl times and animation.
- Petitioner: Mayor Erin Mendenhall
- Petition: PLNPCM2022-00984
Item E-1 · Contract
Addendum No. 7 to interlocal agreement with Utah Transit Authority (frequent transit network)
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Resolution 21 of 2023 authorizing the mayor to sign Addendum No. 7, the service agreement for 2023-24 frequent transit routes on 200 South, 900 South, 2100 South and 1000 North/South Temple under a 20-year interlocal agreement. The minutes note a 600 North route is being implemented by UTA outside the agreement.
- ContractAmount not given to Utah Transit Authority
Item E-2 · Contract
Community renewable energy program utility agreement
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Resolution 22 of 2023 on the city's continued participation in developing a community renewable energy program.
Item F-1 to F-3 · City code
Consent: hearing dates for carriage house, sight distance triangle and Sugar House drive-through amendments
Approved · 7-0
The council set August 8 hearings on three zoning text amendments: allowing reconstruction of historic carriage houses as dwelling units (the planning commission recommended against it), the sight distance triangle changes, and the ban on new Sugar House drive-throughs.
Item F-4 to F-7 · Appointment
Consent: board appointments
Approved · 7-0
The council approved Emina Alibegovic and Justin Neville to the Police Civilian Review Board (terms ending September 7, 2026), Anne Olsen to the Business Advisory Board (term ending December 27, 2027) and Spencer Lawson to the Cultural Core Finance Committee (term ending July 18, 2025).
What residents said
Sanctioned campsites in Rose ParkSpot zoning in Sugar HouseParking and privacy near 1782 South 1600 EastTraffic calming and street safety
Three speakers in the general comment period asked for restoration of the International Peace Gardens, raised concerns about sanctioned campsites in Rose Park, and urged help for homeless residents and limits on development.