Ballpark Zoning Map and Text Amendment
The Council approved new zoning regulations as part of the Ballpark NEXT Community Design Plan. The plan notably includes new open space and natural landscaping in response to public feedback.
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Votes
The Council approved the following items during the formal meeting:
Prohibiting community correctional facilities and jails on private property in Salt Lake City.
Several new legislative actions, requesting the Administration:
Briefing Updates
The Council was briefed on the following items during the work session:
Enforcement efforts to address unruly parties, events and gatherings in neighborhoods. After the Council passed updated rules last fall, the Police Department has seen a reduction in the number of incidents across the City and has noted an overall positive impact.
Expanding Housing Options. The Council discussed potential alterations to the proposal, including requiring home ownership for at least one unit on the property. After discussing Council Members’ concerns and significant public outreach, two public hearings have been scheduled for Tues., Nov. 10 and Tues., Nov. 17, 2026.
The Community Clean Energy Program, which will begin customer noticing in November of this year, will launch in January 2027.
Proposed improvements to multiple libraries across the City, including Anderson-Foothill, Day-Riverside, and the Main Library.
The Sugar House Business District 2027 Special Assessment Area (SAA), which was withdrawn earlier this month in response to community feedback.
Updates from the Administration
Community Recognition:
The Council joined Mayor Mendenhall in declaring November as Native American Heritage Month in Salt Lake City.
Community Engagement:
The Council hosted the 2027-2028 U.S. Housing and Urban Development General Community Development Needs Annual public hearing during their formal meeting. Residents can still provide feedback through the online survey.
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Next Council Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
The Council meets as the Community Reinvestment Agency (C.R.A.) at 2 p.m., followed by the Council’s work session. The formal meeting begins at 7 p.m. and ends upon the conclusion of items listed on the agenda.
Council staff can provide parking validations for the City Library.
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2026 Meeting Schedule
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Votes & Hearings Scheduled
The Council added the below items to the Nov. 10, meeting agenda:
Votes
Waiver of Proximity for Taste of Thai at 2130 South Highland Drive
Salt Lake County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Hearings
Amendments to the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule
Expanding Housing Options Text Amendment (first of two hearings)
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