Expiration of land use approvals code amendment
Titles 20 and 21A changes clarifying actions applicants may take to show reasonable diligence so approvals do not remain valid indefinitely. Adopted April 7 as Ordinance 15 of 2026.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Applicant
- Salt Lake City Planning Division
Every hearing and vote
March 3, 2026 · City Council work session
Expiration of land use approvals text amendment
Discussed
Nick Norris presented amendments to Titles 20 and 21A expanding the actions an applicant may take to show they are implementing an approval with reasonable diligence under state law, so approvals do not stay valid indefinitely without progress. Staff said the change is administrative and would not require further council action except for certain final plat amendments involving streets, and discussed how often extensions are requested.
- Timeline: hearing Mar. 24; tentative action Apr. 7
March 10, 2026 · City Council
Consent agenda
Approved · 7-0
The council approved the consent agenda: setting March 24 hearings on the Sugar House hotel rezone (2111 South 1300 East), the 2260-2290 East 1300 South rezone, the expiration of land use approvals text amendment, an alley vacation east of Browning Avenue, fiscal year 2026-27 federal housing grant allocations, and disposition of airport noise mitigation property at about 840 South Gladiola Street (nonresidential, airport-compatible use only); appointing Jonathan Gardner and Lisa Ramsey Adams and reappointing John Bradshaw to the Airport Board; and reappointing Hannah Nielsen to the Arts Council.
March 24, 2026 · City Council
Expiration of land use approvals text amendment
Continued · 7-0
Speakers supported the ordinance and suggested limiting extensions to one and making any extension conditional on documented compliance and property maintenance; one raised neglected properties. The hearing was closed and action deferred.
- Petition: PLNPCM2025-00554
April 7, 2026 · City Council
Expiration of land use approvals text amendment
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Ordinance 15 of 2026 amending Titles 20 and 21A to expand the actions an applicant may take to show reasonable diligence in implementing an approved land use application and avoid its expiration.
- Petition: PLNPCM2025-00554