Council adopts parking standards update, water element of general plan and 2025 Water Conservation Plan
December 2, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
The Council voted 6-0 to adopt updated parking dimension standards, a water conservation and land use element of the general plan, and the 2025 Water Conservation Plan. No residents spoke at the three hearings. Council Member Petro was absent.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Parking dimensions and off-street parking standards update | Approved · 6-0 |
| Water Conservation and Land Use element of Plan Salt Lake | Approved · 6-0 |
| 2025 Water Conservation Plan | Approved · 6-0 |
| Consent: board appointments | Approved · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item B1 · City code
Parking dimensions and off-street parking standards update
Approved · 6-0
The ordinance amends Title 21A to clarify driveway parking eligibility for single-family, two-family and townhome-type dwellings, expand tandem parking allowances and update parking space dimensions to current engineering standards, aligning with S.B. 181 and H.B. 368. No one spoke at the hearing. Council Member Mano voted yes remotely via Zoom, as confirmed by the executive director.
- Petition: PLNPCM2025-00358
- Ordinance 70 of 2025
Item B2 · General plan
Water Conservation and Land Use element of Plan Salt Lake
Approved · 6-0
The citywide general plan amendment integrates land use plans with the 2022 Water Master Plan and satisfies the state requirement to add a water element by Dec. 31, 2025. No one spoke at the hearing.
- Petition: PLNPCM2025-00481
- Ordinance 71 of 2025
Item B3 · Other
2025 Water Conservation Plan
Approved · 6-0
The resolution adopts the updated plan, which sets 5-, 10- and 40-year conservation goals and a communications strategy. No one spoke at the hearing. Council Member Lopez Chavez recognized Public Utilities' work on conservation and Great Salt Lake levels.
- Resolution 41 of 2025
Item G · Appointment
Consent: board appointments
Approved · 6-0
The Council approved David Warnock to the Citizens Compensation Advisory Committee and Ralph Becker and Daniel Salmon to the Metropolitan Water District Board, each for terms ending Dec. 2, 2029.
What residents said
License plate readers and surveillance
One speaker objected to security cameras and license plate readers around the city. Two others thanked the city for community programs including Love Your Block and a tai chi program now held at the City and County Building.