Sugar House transfer of development rights program
A program letting development rights move from preserved properties to receiving areas in Sugar House. The Council voted 7-0 on March 26, 2024 to have staff research and draft the ordinance.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Sugar House business districts
- Applicant
- City Council legislative action
Every hearing and vote
March 19, 2024 · City Council work session
Legislative action: transfer of development rights program for Sugar House
Discussed
The Council discussed a legislative action asking the Administration to research and draft an ordinance for a transfer of development rights (TDR) program in the Sugar House business districts, meant to support growth while protecting historical and cultural assets. Assistant Planning Director Michaela Oktay said it could be created as an overlay area starting in Sugar House. Council Members Petro, Young and Mano expressed enthusiasm; Council Member Dugan asked about downsides and examples; Council Member Petro asked about a staged program. Planning Director Nick Norris said a single district is simple, mixing districts is more complicated, and administration would have costs. A straw poll to direct staff to start with a simple Sugar House tool and consider expansion later had all members present in favor.
March 26, 2024 · City Council
Legislative action: transfer of development rights program for Sugar House
Approved · 7-0
The Council voted to start the process for staff to research and draft an ordinance creating a transfer of development rights program for the Sugar House business zoning districts. Council Member Young said a proposal for the old Wells Fargo building at 1100 East and 2100 South was pending but that this work was meant to look beyond a single proposal.