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Home My WebLink AboutUpdated Ordinance - 2/26/20261 SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE No. of 2026 (Amending the zoning map to rezone multiple parcels located in the Rio Grande District from G- MU Gateway-Mixed Use District to D-4 Downtown Secondary Central Business District and amending the Downtown Plan) An ordinance amending the zoning map pertaining to multiple parcels located approximately between 200 S and 400 S, and 500 W and 600 W from G-MU Gateway-Mixed Use District to D-4 Downtown Secondary Central Business District pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2025-00181; and amending the Downtown Plan pursuant to petition numbers PLNPCM2025-00180. WHEREAS, Mayor Mendenhall initiated an application to rezone multiple parcels of property located in the Rio Grande District identified on Exhibit “A” (the “Property”) from G- MU Gateway-Mixed Use District to D-4 Downtown Secondary Central Business District pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2025-00181 and to amend the Downtown Plan pursuant to petition numbers PLNPCM2025-00180.. WHEREAS, at its October 22, 2025 meeting, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted in favor of forwarding a positive recommendation to the Salt Lake City Council (“City Council”) on said applications. WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter, the City Council has determined that adopting this ordinance is in the city’s best interests. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah: 2 SECTION 1. Amending the Zoning Map. The Salt Lake City Zoning Map, as adopted by the Salt Lake City Code, relating to the fixing of boundaries and zoning districts, shall be and hereby is amended to reflect that the Property identified on Exhibit “A”, attached hereto, shall be and hereby is rezoned from G-MU Gateway-Mixed Use District to D-4 Downtown Secondary Central Business District. SECTION 2. Amending the Downtown Plan. The Downtown Plan’s Midblock Walkway Plan, located approximately between 200 S, 400 S, 500 W, and 600 W, as proposed on page 99, shall be and hereby is amended as provided in Exhibit B; and the language on page 106 of the Downtown Plan, within the Depot District which outlines the “Hub Implementation Strategy,” shall be amended and replaced with the language provided in Exhibit C. SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its first publication. Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ___ day of ____________, 2026. ______________________________ CHAIRPERSON ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN: ______________________________ CITY RECORDER Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________. Mayor's Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed. ______________________________ MAYOR 3 ______________________________ CITY RECORDER (SEAL) Bill No. ________ of 2026 Published: ______________. Ordinance Rezoning Parcels in Rio Grande District (final)_v3 APPROVED AS TO FORM Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office Date: 2/23/2026________________________ By: ___________________________________ Courtney Lords, Senior City Attorney 4 Exhibit A The Salt Lake City Zoning Map, as adopted by the Salt Lake City Code, relating to the fixing of boundaries and zoning districts, shall be and hereby is amended to reflect that the following Properties, in their entirety, identified below are rezoned from G-MU Gateway-Mixed Use District to D-4 Downtown Secondary Central Business District: Address Parcel ID Continued on the next page 5 The Salt Lake City Zoning District Map, as adopted by the Salt Lake City Code, relating to the fixing of boundaries and zoning districts, shall be and hereby is amended to reflect that the portion of the Property identified and described below is rezoned from G-MU Gateway-Mixed Use District to D-4 Downtown Secondary Central Business District: 549 W 300 S, Parcel ID 15-01-153-013-0000: - A Portion of the area along 300 South Closed by Ordinance 26 of 2014, Block 46, Plat A, Salt Lake City Survey more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the westerly right of way of 500 West Street; said point being South 89°46’58” East, along the monument line 34.89 feet to a point at the intersection of 500 West and 300 South Street and South 00°13’54” West, along the road centerline 44.30 feet and North 89°46’06” West, 63.97 feet from a found Street Monument at 500 West and 300 South Street (Basis of Bearing being South 89°46’58” East from the monuments at 600 West 300 South and 500 West 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT); and running thence South 00°13’54” West, along the westerly right of way line of 500 West Street 23.88 feet; thence North 89°47’07” West, 313.58 feet; thence North 00°14’07” East, 23.66 feet to a point on the southerly right of way of 300 South Street; thence South 89°49’31” East, along said southerly right of way 313.58 feet to the point of beginning. Contains: 7,454 Sq. Ft. or 0.17 Acres More or Less 6 Exhibit B Amended Midblock Walkways (as shown on page 99 of the Downtown Plan) on the subject properties to be shown as follows: 7 Exhibit C CATALYTIC PROJECT: RIO GRANDE DISTRICT The Rio Grande District is located in the Depot District of Salt Lake City, within the bounds of 200-400 South and 500-600 West. The site is in a prime location with: • High visibility near prominent entry and exit points to/from the CBD core; • Unparalleled multi-modal transportation options with regional commuter rail, light rail, bus, Amtrak, and Greyhound services available at UTA’s Salt Lake Central Station; and • Close proximity to the city’s many cultural, sports, and entertainment options, such as the Delta Center, home of the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth. The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) owns approximately 11 acres of land within the Rio Grande District and, in partnership with neighborhood stakeholders, developed a redevelopment strategy for the area referred to as the Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan. The implementation strategy envisions a vibrant new Downtown destination with a dense, diverse mix of land uses that contribute to a District that is active for 18 hours a day. The site’s unparalleled transit access will be complemented by low-stress pedestrian and bicycle facilities that provide safe and seamless connections to UTA’s Salt Lake Central Station and other nearby stops. Anchored by the iconic Rio Grande Depot building, the neighborhood’s unique public spaces will be an ever-evolving canvas for the wealth of artists, cultural organizations, and non-profits who already call the neighborhood home. Increased density will be leveraged to deliver community benefits that support a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable downtown for all. The implementation strategy identifies the following 11 principles to guide future development of the Rio Grande District: • Establish Compact, Walkable Blocks • Restore the Site for all Living Things • Enable Low Carbon Mobility • Curate Public Places with Arts, Culture, and Performance • Strengthen Social Fabric • Catalyze Street Life and Mixed-Use Development • Champion the Green Loop • Ensure Functional Roadways • Lead with Shared Parking • Maximize the TOD Potential • Design Sustainable Buildings The Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan is considered an implementation strategy that advances Plan Salt Lake and the Downtown Plan. While the specific details may change, the diagrams on the next page represent the vision for the buildout of the Rio Grande District. As seen on the following diagrams, development of the Rio Grande District includes new mid-block street connections. The mobility network shown on the diagrams below amends the location of the mid-block walkways as shown on page 99 of the Downtown Plan. 8