RMF-35 and RMF-45 multi-family zoning amendment
Text amendment to Title 21A adding design standards, smaller minimum lot sizes, no lot-width minimums, multiple buildings per lot and a density bonus for preserving existing units; a small number of RMF-35 properties would become RMF-45. The council heard public comment Nov. 18, 2025 and deferred action.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Zone change
- Location
- Citywide (moderate-density multi-family districts)
- Applicant
- Salt Lake City
Every hearing and vote
November 18, 2025 · City Council
Public hearing: RMF-35 and RMF-45 multi-family zoning text amendment
Tabled · 7-0
The proposal amends Title 21A to remove barriers to infill housing in moderate-density multi-family districts: new design standards, smaller minimum lot sizes, no lot-width minimums, multiple buildings per lot and a density bonus for preserving existing housing. A small number of RMF-35 properties would be rezoned to RMF-45. Speakers in favor said current rules restrict housing and would help affordability. Others raised concerns about historic districts and federal landmark certification, and a nonprofit housing provider asked for language allowing connections between buildings in the same development. Council Member Puy spoke of the need to ease current restrictions; Council Member Wharton said the nonprofit's questions needed review before adoption. The Council closed the hearing and deferred action.
- Petition: PLNPCM2024-01388
- Current zone → proposed: RMF-35 → RMF-45 for a small number of properties; text changes citywide
- Tentative council action: Dec. 2, 2025
December 2, 2025 · City Council work session
RMF-35 and RMF-45 zoning amendment follow-up
Discussed · 7-0
Planners presented straw poll options after the Nov. 18 hearing. Members generally supported removing the 100-foot facade length limit while keeping the 110-foot lot width maximum, and discussed a limit of up to 50 units per building. They discussed a change of setbacks from four feet to five feet, noting the Planning Commission recommended four. In a straw poll, all members present supported Option 1 and Option 2B: reduce the 100-foot front facade maximum, keep the 110-foot lot width maximum and allow up to 50 dwellings per building only in RMF-45.
December 9, 2025 · City Council
RMF-35 and RMF-45 multi-family zoning text amendment
Approved · 6-1
The Council adopted four ordinances (74A-74D) amending Title 21A and the zoning map, with a change eliminating the 100-foot maximum building length and raising the maximum to 50 dwelling units per building in RMF-45. Council Member Wharton spoke of concerns about impacts on historic districts and said he would vote no. Council Member Lopez Chavez voiced remaining concerns about parking and transportation in Central City and District 4 but supported the ordinances. Council Members Mano and Puy thanked colleagues and noted the balance of viewpoints and needs.
- Petition: PLNPCM2024-01388
- Ordinances 74A, 74B, 74C and 74D of 2025
January 13, 2026 · City Council
Consent: RMF clarification, hearing dates and reappointments
Approved · 7-0
The Council clarified that its Dec. 9 RMF 35/45 action consisted of Ordinances 74A, 74B and 74C (code) and 74D (map). It set a Jan. 20 hearing on creating the Silos Park Public Infrastructure District at about 470 West 600 South (petitioned by entities represented by Joseph McKay), set a Feb. 3 hearing on Budget Amendment No. 4, and approved reappointments to the Business Advisory Board, Racial Equity in Policing Commission (three) and Mosquito Abatement District Board.