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Modifications to the RMF-30 zoning district include changes to density requirements, bulk and mass standards, allows more housing types in the zone, and adds design standards. Staff Contact: Kelsey Lindquist // [email protected] // 801.535.7930 Downtown Building Height & Street Activation Updates The City Council adopted the proposed ordinance on July 11, 2023. This proposal would update portions of the Land Use Code related to building heights, review processes, and pedestrian spaces within downtown. The code revisions aim to accommodate growth and respond to new development pressures while developing standards for public spaces. Changes seek to have a positive impact on human-scale orientation, pedestrian accessibility, and community character. Staff Contacts: Amanda Roman, Principal Planner // [email protected] Kelsey Lindquist, Planning Manager // [email protected] Early Engagement Ordinance The City Council adopted the proposed ordinance as ordinance number 23 of 2023 on June 6, 2023. Some projects require early engagement with the community. This section may impact the timing of your project and add additional steps. Types of applications that may be impacted: Alley or street vacation or closure Conditional use Design review when required to be reviewed by the Planning Commission Demolition of any landmark site or contributing structure in a local historic district General plan amendments New construction within a local historic district (except single-family and two-family dwellings) Planned development Zoning amendments (map and text) Staff Contact: John Anderson // [email protected] // 801.535.7214 Enforcement on Work Without a Certificate of Appropriateness A decision was made by the City Council on April 16, 2024. See Council’s recap . Mayor Erin Mendenhall has initiated a petition for a zoning text amendment to address unlawful construction and demolition activities in local historic districts and landmark sites . This proposed text amendment does the following: Brings city regulations into alignment with preservation objectives. Establish a new process to remedy alterations or demolition that occur without city approvals. Adds enforcement penalties to prevent and respond to violations in the local historic districts and to local historic landmark sites. Requires reconstruction of an illegally demolished historic building. Requires a restrictive convent be recorded after reconstruction of a historic building. That covenant would explicitly prohibit demolition of the reconstructed building for 25 years.