Rio Grande Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendment
Salt Lake City
Description
Proposed amendment to the Downtown Plan and rezoning of 32 parcels from GMU (Gateway Mixed Use) to D4 (Secondary Central Business District) to implement the Rio Grande District Vision and Implementation Plan.
Impact summary
The City Council denied it on Apr 7, 2026.
This change would allow for significantly increased building heights (up to 600 feet with design review) and promote high-density, mixed-use development, aiming to revitalize an underdeveloped area with an emphasis on sustainability, arts, and walkability.
Applicant
- Name
- Mayor-initiated (represented by CRA)
- Address
- Area between 500 West and 600 West, from 200 South to 400 South, Salt Lake CitySee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 11
- Total mentions
- 2
Recorded in the meeting · City Council
Last discussed Mar 11, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Council Formal Meeting - Mar 10, 2026
Proposed rezoning of 32 properties from GMU (Gateway Mixed-Use) to D4 (Downtown Secondary Central Business District) to allow for additional building height and amend the downtown plan to include mid-block walkways.
Council Work Session Meeting - Feb 3, 2026
Proposed amendment to the Downtown Plan and rezoning of 32 parcels from GMU (Gateway Mixed Use) to D4 (Secondary Central Business District) to implement the Rio Grande District Vision and Implementation Plan.
Related issues (1)
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