Pending Amendments are generally described and dates are tentative and subject to change or continuations. Please refer to the City's Listen Live webpage for meeting agendas.

Bonanza Park Mixed-Use Zoning District
On July 11, 2024, the City Council adopted the Bonanza Park Small Area Plan to establish a vision and goals for a more walkable, mixed-use and livable neighborhood. The Plan recommends:

 

The Planning Commission considered components of the proposed Bonanza Park Mixed Use (BPMX) Zoning District on October 23, 2024 (Packet, Item 4.A; Minutes, p. 2) and December 11, 2024 (Packet, Item 5.A; Minutes, p. 2). On February 12, 2025, the Planning Commission considered the first comprehensive review of the draft code and provided input (Packet, Item 6.A; Minutes, p. 7). On March 12, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted in-depth review of components of the draft code, including street types, vertical and horizontal mixed use, project enhancements, conventional chain businesses, active uses, updates to the Frontage Protection Zone (FPZ), vantage points, boutique hotels and nightly rentals, and parking and traffic (Packet, Item 5.F; Meeting Recording). The Planning Commission is scheduled to conduct a public hearing on April 9 for a possible recommendation to the City Council.

 The proposed code:

 

 The new mixed-use district incentivizes redevelopment:

To review the draft code, please CLICK HERE 

Child Care Facilities
The City Council requested the Planning team evaluate Land Management Code regulations to see if there are obstacles for new facilities. The Planning team researched comparable communities, conducted a focus group with Child Care professionals, and held several work sessions with the Planning Commission. Recommended amendments:

 

These amendments are scheduled for Planning Commission review and recommendation on March 26, 2025, with a possible recommendation to City Council for consideration on June 5, 2025.

Steep Slope Conditional Use Permits in Historic Districts
Steep Slope Conditional Use Permits are required for development in the Historic Districts when 200 square feet or more of a structure is proposed on a 30% or greater slope. The proposed amendments:

 

These amendments are scheduled for Planning Commission review and recommendation on April 23, 2025, with a possible recommendation to City Council for consideration on June 5, 2025.

Radon Mitigation
The proposed amendments require accommodation for future radon systems in new buildings and additions at the time they are constructure so future owners can easily retrofit the building if high radon levels are detected.

These amendments are scheduled for Planning Commission review and recommendation on April 23, 2025, with a possible recommendation to City Council for consideration on June 5, 2025.

Materials and Opacity for Residential Structures in Historic Districts
On March 5, 2025, the Historic Preservation Board forwarded a recommendation to amend regulations for non-historic structures in the Historic Districts, removing the requirement for new buildings to be painted opaque, and establishing an advisory board to assist the HPB in the creation of a list of non-historic materials that may be used on non-historic structures in the Historic Districts.

These amendments are scheduled for Planning Commission review and recommendation on April 23, 2025, with a possible recommendation to City Council for consideration on June 5, 2025.

Required Maximum Driveway Width in Non-Historic Residential Zoning Districts
Pursuant to LMC § 15-3-3 General Parking Area and Driveway Standards, the current requirement for driveway width in non-historic residential Zoning Districts is 27 feet, but past interpretation has allowed driveways to ‘flare’ or widen once outside the Front and/or Side Setback, to accommodate access to multiple-car garages. The amount of ‘flare’ or widening of a driveway outside of the Setbacks is not regulated in the LMC. Furthermore, a ‘Parking Area’ for up to four parking spaces is allowed in non-historic residential districts as a use-by-right, which increases the amount of impervious surface on a Lot.

To provide clarity and establish a fair and consistent application of the exception to widen a driveway beyond 27 feet for access to a multiple-car garage and Parking Areas, the Planning Department proposes amending the Land Management Code.

Affordable Master Planned Developments
As part of the Bonanza Park code amendments and future code amendments, staff is evaluating updates to the Affordable Master Planned Development code to reflect current market conditions, including potential modifications to upper-story stepback regulations and increased allowances for commercial and mixed-use projects.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Updates and Fast Charger Allowances 
In 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-48 to establish Electric Vehicle Charging Station conduit and installations requirements for new development and to outline criteria for standardized installations. To address increased demand for charging stations and fast charger installations, on February 1, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-03 to update the regulations and to allow fast chargers.

New Process for Single-Family, Duplex, and Townhome Subdivisions 
On February 1, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-03 to update the Land Management Code to reflect changes to state law wherein single-family, duplex, and townhome subdivisions are limited to one public hearing with the Planning Commission and require Planning staff final action. 

Historic District Regulations Updates 
On February 15, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-05 to clarify Regulations for Historic Districts and Historic Sites and to update driveway standards to address existing two-car garages.

Public Transit Amenities 
On May 16, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-09 to allow public transit amenities within the General Commercial Zoning District setbacks, including electric pantograph chargers for public transit buses.

Temporary Structures in Historic Districts 
During the COVID-19 pandemic, several temporary structures were installed along Main Street. To address these new structures and to establish criterial for compatible structures within the Historic Districts, on May 23, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-11. 

Maximum Residential Lot Size in the Recreation Commercial Zoning District 
On May 23, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-10 establishing a maximum lot size for residential infill for compatible infill adjacent to the Historic Districts. 

Accessory Uses in Master Planned Developments 
On December 12, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-21 to distinguish hotels, hotel condominiums, and nightly rental condominiums, to keep the 5% allowance for support commercial and meeting spaces within Master Planned Developments, and to require a Conditional Use Permit for Resort Support Commercial in Zoning Districts where allowed. 

Water Wise Landscaping
On March 9, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-10 to update water wise landscaping regulations to reflect best practices and to clarify standards. On November 16, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-53 to modify water wise regulations to reflect changes to state code to qualify for the state’s landscape conversion program funding that supports turf replacement with water wise landscaping.

Secure Bicycle Parking and Enclosed Bicycle Storage Amendments
On April 27, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-18 to update outdoor bicycle parking standards and to establish enclosed bicycle store requirements for new developments to support multi-modal transportation.

Sensitive Land Overlay Updates
On April 27, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-19 to update vantage points to include acreage annexed into the City, establish standards for trail constructure, clarify prohibitions of development within 50 feet of very steep slopes, and require a soil investigation report and geotechnical report as part of the application process for properties with steep slopes. The amendments also updated the Ridge Line Area Map and Sensitive Land Overlay Application.

Prohibition of Nightly Rentals in Chatham Crossing and West Ridge Subdivision
On April 27, 2023, at the request of property owners within these subdivisions, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-16, prohibiting Nightly Rentals within these subdivisions.

Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit and Foot Truck Definition Updates
On June 15, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-30 to update defined terms to comply with changes to state code.

Creation of an Appeal Panel
On July 13, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-36 establishing a three-member appeal panel to hear appeals of Planning Commission final action. 

Maximum Lot Size in Residential Historic Districts
On October 26, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-50 to establish a maximum lot size for residential uses in the Historic Districts to preserve the integrity, mass, scale, compatibility, and historic fabric of Old Town.

Subdivision and Plat Amendment Final Action Shifted to the Planning Commission
To improve land use review efficiency, on October 26, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-49 to shift final action for subdivisions, condominiums, and plat amendments from the City Council to the Planning Commission.

Fractional Use of Dwelling Units
On October 27, 2022, the City Council enacted Ordinance No. 2022-21 to allow fractional use in Zoning Districts that allow transient uses like timeshares and private residence clubs. However, on March 3, 2023, the Utah Legislature enacted Senate Bill 271 prohibiting municipalities from regulating fractional use of dwelling units. On April 27, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-16 to repeal the land use regulations that had been enacted to protect primary resident areas. While municipalities are limited in regulating fractional use, Homeowner Associations may prohibit fractional use. 

Pickleball Limitations in Residential Areas
On April 28, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2022-08 to establish criteria for outdoor pickleball courts in residential areas.

Vibrancy Ordinance Updates
To further incentivize vibrant businesses in Old Town and to clarify vibrancy ordinance regulations, on May 26, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2022-15. 

Single-Family and Duplex Architectural Review
On May 26, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2022-16 outlining restrictions on architectural review of Single-Family and Duplex Dwellings to comply with changes to state code.

Planning Commissioner Qualifications
On September 1, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2022-30, establishing priority for at least one Planning Commissioner to be a land use professional, including but not limited to experience in construction, planning, architecture, or real estate development. 

Conditional Use Process for Nightly Rentals in the Lower Rossi Hill Neighborhood
On February 4, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-06 to establish nightly rentals as a Conditional Use in the Lower Rossi Hill Sub-Neighborhood of the Historic Residential Low Zoning District to correct a 2017 Land Management Code amendment oversight. 

Establishing Affordable Master Planned Developments 
On February 25, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-10, repealing Master Planned Affordable Housing Development and enacting a new Affordable Master Planned Development with reduced open space, setback, and parking requirements, and increased height, for projects that meet certain affordability requirements. 

Prohibiting Nightly Rentals in Fairway Meadows
On April 15, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-16 amending the Land Management Code to prohibit nightly rentals in the Fairway Meadows Subdivision.

Allowing Affordable Master Planned Developments in Historic Districts 
On April 29, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-18 to allow Affordable Master Planned Developments in the Historic Commercial Business and Historic Recreation Commercial Zoning Districts. 

Implementing Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations
On September 23, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-38 to update the Land Management Code to reflect state requirements related to Internal Accessory Dwelling Units.

Historic Sites Inventory Update
On October 28, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-41 to update the Historic Sites Inventory to reflect the Rossie Hill Drive Landmark Historic Sites and to update the status of 1302 Norfolk Avenue, a Significant Historic Site. 

Accessory Apartment Updates
On December 16, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No 2021-51 to shift Accessory Apartments from Conditional Use to Allowed Use in Historic Districts, subject to an Administrative Permit, and to update Accessory Apartment regulations to reduce restrictions and to allow for detached Accessory Apartments on lots 3,750 square feet or greater. 

Prohibiting Nightly Rentals in Hidden Oaks Phases 2 and 3
On December 16, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-52 prohibiting nightly rentals in the Hidden Oaks at Deer Valley Subdivision Phases 2 and 3.

Reducing Parking, Open Space, and Setbacks for Development that Meets Affordable Criteria
On January 30, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-09 to amend Master Planned Development setback and parking regulations and to reduce parking, open space, and setback requirements for Affordable Master Planned Developments.

Repealing Conditional Use Process for Private Driveways in Platted, Unbuilt Rights-of-Way
On February 6, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-12 repealing the Conditional Use Permit process that allowed for private driveways within platted, unbuilt city rights-of-way.

Updating Material Deconstruction Criteria
On February 27, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-14 amending the Material Deconstruction criteria reviewed by the Historic Preservation Board. 

Updating Plat Requirements to Meet State Requirements Related to Addresses and the Unified Statewide 911 Emergency Database
On March 5, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-15 amending the Land Management Code to require that staff submit approved plats to the Utah Automated Geographic Reference Center within 30 days of Council approval to provide data for the Unified Statewide 911 Emergency Database, and to require the Summit County GIS Coordinator/Addressing Authority sign the final plat.

Solar Energy System Regulations
On April 16, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-19 to remove the requirement that Solar Energy Systems be at least one foot from the eave of the roof.

Allowing the Board of Adjustment Alternate to Count Toward a Quorum
On June 25, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-30 to allow the alternate Board of Adjustment member to count toward a quorum.

Updating Notice Requirements to Streamline Mailed Notice
On July 9, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-34 to amend the Land Management Code to replace the requirement that applicants submit stamped, pre-addressed envelopes with an electronic list of property owners to enable the shift to post card notices. 

Wildland-Urban Interface Regulations
On July 9, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-35, establishing the Wildland-Urban Interface Code and fire wise landscaping regulations. 

Updating the Code to Reflect the New Special Events Regulations
On July 30, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-36 to remove remnant Special Event regulations in the Land Management Code to align with the newly enacted Title 4A Special Events.

Establishing a Cap and Criteria for Nightly Rentals in the Western Historic Residential Low – Density Zoning District 
On July 30, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-37 to establish a cap of 12 nightly rentals and review criteria for the Western Historic Residential – Low Density Zoning District.

Updating Historic District Regulations for Consistency
On September 17, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-42 to establish consistency for Historic District regulations across Zoning District Chapters.

Updating the Master Planned Development Code for Consistency
On October 1, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-45 to separate the Master Planned Development and Conditional Use Permit review process, to clean up remnant pre-MPD language, to clarify substantive and minor modifications, to require a public hearing prior to Commission ratification of a development agreement, to establish Commission discretion to require applicants to produce and fund additional studies, and non-substantive edits for consistency. 

Requiring Electric Vehicle Charging Station Conduit and Installations
On November 19, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-48 to require Electric Vehicle Charging Station conduit and installations for new development. 

Establishing a New Urban Park Zoning District 
On November 19, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-39 to establish a new Urban Park Zoning District for Rotary Park, Creekside Park, Prospector Park, City Park, and the North and South Parcels of the Municipal Golf Course. 

Comprehensively Updating the Historic District Design Guidelines
On January 15, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2019-06, comprehensively updating the Design Guidelines for Historic Districts and Historic Sites.

Shifting Steep Slope Conditional Use Permit Review from the Planning Commission to Planning Staff for Smaller Lots
On January 29, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2019-07, updating Steep Slope Conditional Use Permit criteria in the residential Historic Districts and shifting review on lots 3,750 or less from the Planning Commission to Planning staff. 

Updating Landscaping Provisions
On May 30, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2019-30 amending gravel and landscaping provisions in the Land Management Code.

Correcting Setbacks for a Subdivision
On July 11, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2019-37 correcting Prospector Park Subdivision Side Setbacks. 

Amending Code to Reflect the Purchase of the Treasure Hill Open Space
On July 11, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2019-38 to amend the Transfer of Development Rights to reflect the purchase of the Treasure Hill Open Space. 

Updating the Annexation Policy Plan 
On September 12, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2019-48 to update the Annexation Policy Plan and Annexation Expansion Area in Land Management Code Chapter 15-8 to enable the annexation of city-owned and development-restricted property into the City boundary.

Updating the Historic Preservation Board Representation 
On September 12, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2019-49 replacing “Utah Heritage Foundation” with “Preservation Utah” in Section 15-11-2. 

Establishing Medical Cannabis Land Use Regulations
On December 19, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2019-64 in response to state law requirements outlining medical cannabis land use regulations, creating a medical cannabis production establishment light industrial/agricultural overlay zone, and amending definitions.

Amending Transfer of Development Rights
On April 19, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2018-15 to amend Transfer of Development Rights related to the Sending Treasure Hill Overlay Zone.

Updating the Historic Sites Inventory
On May 3, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2018-20 to remove 819 Park Avenue from the Historic Sites Inventory.

Updating Conditional Uses
On May 17, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2018-23 updating conditional uses within the Recreation Commercial and Residential Development Zoning Districts.

Updating Terms and Definitions
On May 31, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2018-24 to replace the term “Record of Survey” with “Condominium,” to update Board of Adjustment and Historic Preservation Board voting language, and to update the definition of “Floor Area.”

Addressing Solar Energy Systems in Historic Districts
On May 31, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2018-27 amending the Land Management Code to address solar energy systems in Historic Districts.

Updating the Historic Sites Inventory
On June 21, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2018-35 to remove the garage at 1503 Park Avenue from the Park City Historic Sites Inventory.

Replacing the Term “Yard” with “Setback”
On July 19, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2018-43 to replace references to “yards” in the Land Management Code with the term “setback.”

Establishing Food Truck Land Use Regulations
On October 23, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2018-55 to establish regulations for food truck locations to comply with updates to state code.