Planning Commission Meeting - 09/22/2026

The Salt Lake City Planning Commission held a meeting on September 22, 2026, focusing primarily on zoning map amendments and housing development projects. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a zoning map amendment at 1469 West California Avenue to allow for family-sized homes with conditions such as minimum parking and owner-occupancy requirements. The commission recommended forwarding this amendment to the city council with some conditions, while also considering developer concerns about financing and occupancy covenants. Another significant agenda item was the zoning map amendment for Lamplighter Square and Lamplighter Town Homes, involving mixed-use development with retail, commercial, and residential units, including affordable housing components. The commission recommended approval of this petition as well. Additionally, the commission reviewed proposed amendments to residential zoning rules under the Expanding Housing Options initiative, which aims to increase housing density and diversity citywide by permitting small lot dwellings and modifying parking and setback requirements. After public comments and deliberations on parking and owner-occupancy provisions, the commission voted to recommend the proposal to the city council without alternative owner-occupancy requirements. Throughout the meeting, there were extensive public comments addressing concerns about parking, affordability, neighborhood compatibility, and water usage. The commission’s recommendations will proceed to the city council for final decisions.