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Ban on demolishing housing for parking

Title 21A amendment prohibiting demolition of dwelling units for stand-alone parking and parking expansion unless it adds housing. Adopted as Ordinance 72 of 2024 on October 1, 2024, 6-0.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Code change
Location
City-wide
Applicant
Salt Lake City

Every hearing and vote

  1. September 17, 2024 · City Council

    Text amendment to prohibit demolition of dwelling units for parking uses

    Continued · 7-0

    Because of an error in the required advertising, the hearing was continued to the October 1 meeting. The proposal would bar demolishing dwellings for stand-alone parking and parking expansion unless it adds housing units (PLNPCM2023-00646). No one commented.

    Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Lopez Chavez to continue the public hearing. Vote: 7-0

  2. October 1, 2024 · City Council

    Text amendment to prohibit demolition of dwelling units for parking uses

    Approved · 6-0

    After the hearing continued from September 17, speakers supported the proposal, saying there are too many parking lots and housing should not be removed for parking; one asked that parking remain available. Council Member Lopez Chavez noted the number of parking lots in District 4 that could be used for development. Council adopted Ordinance 72 of 2024.

    Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Lopez Chavez. Vote: 6-0; Council Member Darin Mano absent