The Planning Division reported in a document published October 28 that September 2026 saw a 24% increase in applications compared to September 2025. A total of 105 applications were received during the month, with 101 of those initiated by private applicants.
Of the total applications received, 96% can be processed administratively. The Planning Division hosted 50 online open houses during the month, which resulted in a total of 1,458 visits. Public engagement also included 316 phone calls, 153 email inquiries, and 76 walk-in inquiries at the planning counter.
The report highlighted several specific projects, including the Lamplighter Square & Townhomes proposal. This project involves rezoning 1629 S Foothill Dr and 2475-2493 E 1700 S from R/1-7000 and MU-2 to MU-3. The Planning Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval to the City Council for this proposal, which aims to facilitate a 3-story, 14,000 sq ft commercial building and 19 townhomes, consisting of 14 for-rent and 5 for-sale units. Most of the site is currently vacant, with the exception of one single-family home.
Additionally, Intermountain Healthcare (IHC) submitted a proposal for a new hospital located at 754 S State St. This design review and conditional use request includes a 10-story and a 7-story building, a 6-level parking garage, and a 7-level off-site parking garage at 750 S Main St. The proposal also includes a food truck court, various plaza and open space areas, and a public mid-block walkway, and requires a conditional use for the hospital and a proposed heliport.
Analysis of application trends shows that September 2026's total was 12% higher than the monthly average for September. Between 2014 and 2026, the Division received an average of 94 applications each September. The highest number of applications for the month of September was recorded in September 2019 with 114 applications, while the lowest was recorded in September 2014 with 79 applications. For the year to date, building permits were issued for 23 new dwellings in September, and the Division has completed 3,409 reviews so far in 2026.
No new dwelling units were proposed this month through Planned Development, Design Review, or Zoning Incentive applications.
