Council adopts Northpoint plan, historic preservation rules and Edith Avenue rezone; West Temple rezone passes 6-1
November 14, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
The Council adopted the Northpoint Small Area Plan, a rewrite of the historic preservation overlay rules, open space amendments, the Downtown station area plan certification and the 116 East Edith Avenue rezone, all 7-0. It approved the 1720 and 1734 South West Temple rezone 6-1 and the 300 West alley vacation with conditions. Hearings on the subdivision code rewrite and on HUD community development needs were held.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Subdivision code amendments | Continued · 7-0 |
| HUD general community development needs annual public hearing | No action · 7-0 |
| Rezone and master plan amendment at 116 East Edith Avenue (Ordinance 65 of 2023) | Approved · 7-0 |
| Rezone and master plan amendment at 1720 and 1734 South West Temple (Ordinance 66 of 2023) | Approved · 6-1 |
| Historic Preservation Overlay District text amendment (Ordinance 67 of 2023) | Approved · 7-0 |
| Alley vacation at approximately 1518 South 300 West (Ordinance 68 of 2023) | Approved with conditions · 7-0 |
| Northpoint Small Area Plan (Ordinance 69 of 2023) | Approved · 7-0 |
| Certification of the Downtown Plan (Resolution 33 of 2023) | Approved · 7-0 |
| Open Space Lands amendments (Ordinance 70 of 2023) | Approved · 7-0 |
| Consent agenda: hearing dates and appointments | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item B1 · City code
Subdivision code amendments
Continued · 7-0
The Council held a hearing on repealing and replacing Title 20 on subdivisions and condominiums, needed to meet state code deadlines of Feb. 1, 2024. There was no public comment, and action was deferred.
- Petition: PLNPCM2023-00494
- Tentative action Dec. 5
Item B2 · Public hearing
HUD general community development needs annual public hearing
No action · 7-0
Eleven speakers addressed the annual hearing on needs funded by HUD's CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA programs. Several described a need for low-income housing, rent increases, evictions, senior housing, overcrowding and the cost of living for refugees; two spoke on the mental health crisis and funding for existing programs and youth centers; one asked for support for the Boys and Girls Club. Council Member Alejandro Puy referred residents to the Salt Lake City Housing Authority, and Council Member Sarah Young thanked speakers. The hearing was closed with no further action.
Item C1 · Zoning
Rezone and master plan amendment at 116 East Edith Avenue (Ordinance 65 of 2023)
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted the rezone from R-1/5,000 to CC (Corridor Commercial) and the future land use change from Low-Density Residential to Community Commercial. The Planning Commission had forwarded a negative recommendation.
- Petition: PLNPCM2022-01160 and 01161
Item C2 · Zoning
Rezone and master plan amendment at 1720 and 1734 South West Temple (Ordinance 66 of 2023)
Approved · 6-1
The Council adopted the rezone from R-1/5,000 to R-MU-45 and the plan change to Medium-Density Residential. Council Member Chris Wharton voted no.
- Petition: PLNPCM2023-00106 and 00380
Item C3 · City code
Historic Preservation Overlay District text amendment (Ordinance 67 of 2023)
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted the reorganization and update of the H Historic Preservation Overlay District rules, including amendments to the consolidated fee schedule.
- Petition: PLNPCM2023-00123
Item C4 · Development
Alley vacation at approximately 1518 South 300 West (Ordinance 68 of 2023)
Approved with conditions · 7-0
The Council vacated the alleys with three conditions: within 60 days, an easement for a public mid-block walkway between Andrew and Van Buren avenues open at all times; within 60 days, an easement for a public private drive through a parking garage or similar space connecting the two avenues, open seven days a week at least 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. with posted hours, until a future public road is built; and no conveyance of adjacent property until the easements are recorded. The Council also stated its understanding that plans for 60% or more street-level activation be recorded in the planned development and design review process.
- Petition: PLNPCM2023-00408
- Conditions: public walkway easement; public garage drive easement; no conveyance until recorded
Item C5 · General plan
Northpoint Small Area Plan (Ordinance 69 of 2023)
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted the plan for land between the airport and the city's northern boundary along 2200 West. The motion also started legislative actions asking the administration to draft new zoning regulations to implement the plan and to continue the city-led annexation of unincorporated properties in the area.
- Petition: PLNPCM2022-00687
Item F1 · General plan
Certification of the Downtown Plan (Resolution 33 of 2023)
Approved · 7-0
The Council certified the Downtown Plan as the station area plan for 13 TRAX and FrontRunner stations, as state law requires.
Item F2 · City code
Open Space Lands amendments (Ordinance 70 of 2023)
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted amendments to the Open Space Lands ordinance changing how certain interests in city open space, such as utility easements and very small parcels, can be disposed of and removed from the Open Space Inventory.
Item G1-G6 · Other
Consent agenda: hearing dates and appointments
Approved · 7-0
The Council set Dec. 5 hearings on the 711 and 721 South 1200 East rezone, the 680 South Gladiola Street rezone and the 1380 South 900 West rezone, and a Dec. 12 hearing on Budget Amendment No. 3, which includes four paramedics, a new Legislative Division in the City Attorney's Office and more than $6 million in transportation impact fees for 2100 South and 600/700 North. It appointed Robyn Taylor-Granda to the City and County Building Conservation and Use Committee and Landon Kraczek to the Planning Commission.
- Fee$6.00 million
What residents said
Homeless shelter fundingPedestrian crossings near constructionAgricultural zoning in annexation areaSpeeding
Speakers raised concern about funding for homeless shelters, crosswalks near construction at 2100 South and 1300 East, accessibility during construction, the new agricultural zoning rules for the city-led annexation, the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses, speeding and speed bumps, and review of the Ballpark Area Plan.