Gas station location standards
Citywide text amendment to Title 21A setting minimum distances between gas stations and waterways, parks and open space, with stricter standards in the secondary groundwater recharge area. New stations that do not meet the standards are prohibited. The Council adopted it January 21, 2025.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide
- Applicant
- Salt Lake City
Every hearing and vote
September 3, 2024 · City Council
Consent: set hearings on Northpoint Light Industrial zone (Oct. 1) and gas station standards (Sept. 17); Arts Design Board reappointment
Approved · 6-0
Council set an October 1 hearing on the Northpoint Light Industrial (M-1A) zoning text amendment (PLNPCM2024-00333) and a September 17 hearing on city-wide gas station standards (PLNPCM2023-00260), and approved the reappointment of Colour Maisch to the Arts Design Board through September 3, 2027.
September 3, 2024 · City Council work session
City-wide gas station standards text amendment
Discussed
Staff presented a proposal setting minimum distances between gas stations and rivers, streams and other water bodies, parks and larger open spaces, with stricter standards in the secondary groundwater recharge area; new stations not meeting the standards would be prohibited even in zones that allow them. Council Member Puy asked that recycling requirements for gas stations be included.
September 17, 2024 · City Council
City-wide gas station standards text amendment
Continued · 7-0
The hearing was continued to October 1 because of the same advertising error. The amendment would set minimum distances between gas stations and water bodies, parks and open space and add stricter standards in the secondary groundwater recharge area (PLNPCM2023-00260). No one commented.
October 1, 2024 · City Council
City-wide gas station standards text amendment
Continued · 6-0
One speaker supported the proposal. Council closed the hearing and deferred action.
January 21, 2025 · City Council
Citywide text amendment for gas station standards (Petition PLNPCM2023-00260)
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 7 of 2025 amending Title 21A of the city code to set minimum distances that any gas station must be from a river, stream or other water body, and from parks or open space over a certain size. Stricter standards apply to gas stations in the secondary groundwater recharge area, and new stations that do not meet the standards are prohibited whether the use is permitted or conditional in the zone. The Council had held hearings on September 17 and October 1, 2024.