Early notification ordinance
Council-initiated changes to early notification of the public and recognized community organizations on land use projects. Adopted June 6, 2023 as Ordinance 23.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide
- Applicant
- Salt Lake City Council
Every hearing and vote
April 11, 2023 · City Council work session
Early notification text amendment (follow-up)
Discussed
Planning staff described the proposal: early engagement for design review and new construction in historic districts, a mailing to owners and residents within 300 feet and a posted sign, outreach events that could be online, a 14-day window for community organizations to respond, and a public hearing allowed during the 45-day period but no decision. The Council agreed to drop an option asking all city departments to adopt an early notification policy within a year, and to add an exemption where federal or state law sets a conflicting deadline.
April 18, 2023 · City Council
Consent: budget hearing dates, Budget Amendment No. 6, early notification amendment and Sister Cities reappointment
Approved · 7-0
On consent the Council set May 16 and June 6 hearings on the FY2023-24 budget, set May 2 for a hearing on Budget Amendment No. 6 for FY2022-23 (including a Seven Canyons Fountain rescope, Steiner Aquatics Center roof and a $10 million ARPA contribution to the Perpetual Housing Fund of Utah), set May 16 for the early notification text amendment, and reappointed M. Nicole Pessetto to the Sister Cities Board (term ending July 2, 2029).
May 16, 2023 · City Council
Early notification text amendment (public hearing)
Continued · 6-0
The Council held a hearing on changes to city code on early notification of the public and recognized community organizations for land use projects. No one commented. The Council closed the hearing and deferred action; tentative action is June 6.
June 6, 2023 · City Council
Early notification text amendment
Approved · 5-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 23 of 2023, changing City code on early notification of the public and recognized community organizations for land use projects. The Council initiated the petition to increase public awareness and participation while keeping review timely for applicants.