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Salt Lake City Zoning Map & Districts 2026

Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Salt Lake City, UT. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.

Zoning Districts in Salt Lake City

Common zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction. Exact district names and codes may vary.

R-1Single-Family Residential

Permits detached single-family homes on individual lots. Typical minimum lot sizes range from 5,000 to 20,000 sq ft depending on the jurisdiction.

R-2Two-Family Residential

Allows single-family homes and duplexes. Often serves as a transition zone between single-family neighborhoods and higher-density areas.

R-3Multi-Family Residential

Permits apartments, condominiums, and townhomes in addition to single-family and two-family dwellings. Densities vary by jurisdiction.

C-1Neighborhood Commercial

Small-scale retail, offices, and services intended to serve the surrounding residential neighborhood. Typically limits building size and hours of operation.

C-2General Commercial

Broader range of commercial uses including retail stores, restaurants, offices, and entertainment venues. Often located along major corridors.

C-3Heavy Commercial

Intensive commercial uses such as auto dealers, building supply, and wholesale operations that may generate higher traffic or noise levels.

OOffice

Professional and business offices. May also permit limited retail and service uses on ground floors in some jurisdictions.

I-1Light Industrial

Manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution activities conducted primarily indoors with minimal external impacts on surrounding areas.

I-2Heavy Industrial

Intensive industrial uses including heavy manufacturing, processing plants, and resource extraction that may produce significant noise, odor, or traffic.

MUMixed Use

Combines residential, commercial, and sometimes office uses within a single development or district. Encourages walkability and reduced auto dependence.

PDPlanned Development

Flexible zoning that allows a negotiated mix of uses, densities, and design standards tailored to a specific site. Requires a detailed development plan.

AAgricultural

Farming, ranching, and related rural uses. Typically found in unincorporated county areas with very low density residential allowances.

PPublic / Institutional

Government buildings, schools, hospitals, parks, and other public or quasi-public facilities.

OSOpen Space

Parks, greenways, conservation areas, and recreation land. Development is generally prohibited or heavily restricted.

Recent Rezoning Activity in Salt Lake City

Meetings
3
Rezoning Mentions
9
Last Detected
Feb 11, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

The official Salt Lake City zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://maps.slcgov.com/mws/zoning.htm. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.

Common zoning districts in Salt Lake City include residential (R-1, R-2, R-3), commercial (C-1, C-2), industrial (I-1, I-2), mixed-use (MU), and planned development (PD). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements.

ZoneWire monitors every council meeting in Salt Lake City and uses AI to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.

ZoneWire monitors Salt Lake City Council, the Planning Commission, and the Historic Landmark Commission for station area plan amendments, master plan amendments, conditional use permits, rezoning, and design review applications across Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City Council meets twice per month, with the Planning Commission holding hearings twice per month and the Historic Landmark Commission meeting monthly. This generates a steady volume of zoning and historic preservation decisions.

A station area plan in Salt Lake City guides development around TRAX light rail stations along the Wasatch Front. These plans establish density, building height, and use standards for transit-oriented development and are a primary driver of rezoning activity near TRAX corridors and the Inland Port area.

ZoneWire automatically monitors every Salt Lake City Council, Planning Commission, and Historic Landmark Commission meeting and uses AI to detect zoning keywords like station area plan, master plan amendment, CUP, and rezoning. Start a free trial to receive alerts when zoning activity is detected in Salt Lake City.

ZoneWire monitors every Salt Lake City Council and Planning Commission meeting and has detected station area plan and master plan amendment activity in recent sessions. Development is concentrated along TRAX corridors and in the Inland Port area along the Wasatch Front. Start a free trial to receive alerts on new zoning filings.

ZoneWire uses AI to scan Salt Lake City Council, Planning Commission, and Historic Landmark Commission agendas and minutes for zoning keywords in real time. You receive an alert whenever a station area plan, master plan amendment, or CUP is discussed. Start a free trial to begin monitoring Salt Lake City automatically.

Salt Lake City zoning hearings are scheduled through the Planning Commission and the Historic Landmark Commission. ZoneWire monitors these meeting agendas as they are published so you never miss a hearing. Start a free trial to get notified before zoning hearings occur in Salt Lake City.

Key zoning terms for Salt Lake City include station area plan, master plan amendment, conditional use permit, rezoning, design review, historic landmark designation, planned development, and overlay district. ZoneWire tracks all of these automatically across every Salt Lake City governing body.

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