Nonresidential daily water use cap
Applies a 200,000-gallon annual average daily potable water cap to all new nonresidential development, narrowing exemptions, plus a 180-day temporary zoning regulation. Adopted March 24 (Ordinances 8 and 9 of 2026).
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Applicant
- Salt Lake City
Every hearing and vote
March 24, 2026 · City Council
Daily water use regulations for new nonresidential development
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Ordinance 8 of 2026 amending Title 17 so the 200,000-gallon annual average daily limit applies to all new commercial, industrial and institutional development, with exemptions limited to agriculture, schools, government-run social service facilities, places of worship and hospitals.
March 24, 2026 · City Council
Temporary zoning regulations on daily water use
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Ordinance 9 of 2026, a temporary land use regulation applying the same water use limits to new nonresidential development for 180 days after taking effect.
March 24, 2026 · City Council work session
Daily water consumption amendments and temporary zoning regulations
Discussed
Staff briefed members on ordinances that would apply the city's existing 200,000-gallon annual average daily potable water cap to all new nonresidential development, including institutional uses, and narrow exemptions to agriculture, schools, government-run social service facilities, places of worship and hospitals. A companion temporary land use regulation would apply the same limit for 180 days. Members discussed equitable conservation, drought conditions and the city's recent Stage 2 drought declaration, and supported extending requirements to institutional users.