Water conservation and land use element of Plan Salt Lake
A general plan amendment adding the water element required by state law by Dec. 31, 2025, integrating land use plans with the 2022 Water Master Plan. Briefed Nov. 18, 2025, with a hearing planned for Dec. 2.
- Where it stands
- In review
- Type
- Area or general plan
- Location
- Citywide
- Applicant
- Salt Lake City Planning and Public Utilities
Every hearing and vote
November 18, 2025 · City Council work session
Water conservation and land use element of Plan Salt Lake
Discussed
Planners and Public Utilities staff presented a citywide general plan amendment adding a water element, required by state law by Dec. 31, 2025, that ties land use plans to the 2022 Water Master Plan. They covered effects of development on water demand, reducing per-capita and city operations water use, regional conservation goals and sustainable landscaping. Council Members discussed smart water controllers, strategies for sending water to the Great Salt Lake, whether water supply could limit housing and business growth, and engaging planned unit developments and homeowners associations on outdoor water use. A hearing was planned for Dec. 2.