Ordinance*: Zoning Text Amendment to Increase Building Height Limits in a Portion of the G-MU Zone
The Council will accept public comment and consider an ordinance that would increase the building heights within a portion of the G-MU (Gateway Mixed Use) zoning district from a current maximum of 120 feet up to 190 feet across portions of two separate blocks located between 500 West and the railroad tracks (approximately 625 West) and 200 South and 400 South. The applicant is requesting the change for a specific development project. Other sections of Title 21A – Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. Petition no.: PLNPCM2019-00639

*The Planning Commission forwarded a negative recommendation, therefore an ordinance has not been drafted. If the Council decides to approve the zone amendment, an ordinance would be drafted and considered for approval.
 

Ordinance: Richmond Street Zoning Map Amendment (2960, 2964, and 2970 South Richmond Street)
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning map for several parcels located at 2960, 2964, and 2970 South Richmond Street. The applicant would like to rezone the parcels from R-1/7,000 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-MU-45 (Residential/Mixed Use District). The applicant intends to demolish the current structures and construct a four-story, multi-family building with approximately 80 affordable housing units. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petition No.: PLNPCM2020-00108
 

Resolution: Public Utilities Revenue Bond (WIFIA Loan) Series 2020B
The Council will hold a public hearing to receive input with respect to (a) the issuance of a $348,635,000 Public Utilities Revenue Bond (Water Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan), Series 2020B) and (b) any potential economic impact that the project financed with said bond may have on the private sector.
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution authorizing up to $348,635,000 of public utilities revenue bond (Water Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan), Series 2020B; authorizing the execution of a supplemental indenture, a loan agreement, and other documents; authorizing the taking of all other necessary actions; and related matters. 
 

Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.2 for Fiscal Year 2020-21
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2020-21. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City’s budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications. The proposed amendment includes infrastructure for publicly-accessible internet access, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding for personnel costs related to pandemic response, expansion of the City’s Youth and Family program to help with childcare and education, and funding for housing assistance, among other items. 
 

Ordinance: Transportation Impact Fees Facilities Plan (IFFP) 
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would update the Transportation section of the City’s Impact Fees Facilities Plan (IFFP). The plan identifies fees for different land use types after an analysis of existing services levels, anticipated growth, and capital improvements to maintain service levels under higher demand. Impact fees are charges on new development that pay for bigger demand on City facilities caused by population and employment growth.
 

Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 771 and 795 North 400 West
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning map and future land use map for two properties at 771 North and 795 North 400 West. The proposal would change the properties from M-1 (Light Industrial) to MU (Mixed Use) to allow redevelopment of the vacant parcel at 771 North 400 West. The applicant would like to build a multi-family housing development which is not allowed under the current M-1 zoning. No site development proposal has been submitted at this time. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petition Nos.: PLNPCM2019-01011 and PLNPCM2019-01095
 

Motion: Meeting Remotely Without an Anchor Location
The Council will consider a motion to ratify the determination that the Council will continue to meet remotely and without an anchor location under HB5002. 
 

Resolution: Digital Equity Policy of Salt Lake City
The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would approve a proposed Digital Equity Policy for the City. The global pandemic has emphasized the impact of the "digital divide" as many social programs and services have gone primarily virtual. The proposed policy establishes a baseline of the City’s values and goals for equity-driven initiatives relating to bridging that digital divide. If adopted, the policy would guide investments, partnerships and programs to improve digital literacy and access for all residents.
 

Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment for 402 and 416 East 900 South (Southeast Market)
The Council will set the dates of Tuesday, October 6, 2020 and Tuesday October 20, 2020 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would rezone the parcels located at 402 and 416 East 900 South to rezone those parcels from RB (Residential/Business District) and CN (Neighborhood Commercial District) to CB (Community Business District). Currently, these parcels fall within two different zoning districts and the parcel at 416 East Street is split zoned both RB and CN. The applicants would like to rezone to one zone for consistency. No development plans have been submitted at this time. Although the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned to CB, consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petition No.: PLNPCM2018-01025
 

Ordinance: Text Amendments to the RMF-30 Low Density Multi-Family Residential Zoning District
The Council will set the dates of Tuesday, October 6, 2020 and Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at  7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the RMF-30 (Low Density Multi- Family Residential) Zoning District and corresponding sections of Salt Lake City’s Zoning Ordinance. The changes aim to remove zoning barriers to multi-family housing developments in RMF-30 zoned areas of the City. Proposed changes include:

1. Introducing design standards for all new development
2. Allowing the construction of new building types including sideways row houses, cottage developments, and tiny houses
3. Reducing minimum lot area requirements per unit
4. Removing lot width minimum requirements
5. Allowing more than one primary structure on a lot
6. Granting a density bonus for the retention of an existing structure
7. Introducing a lot width maximum to discourage land banking