Salt Lake City · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Salt Lake City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Proposed amendments to city code regarding fence and hedge heights aim to increase allowable heights in front yards (hedges to 6ft) and backyards (fences to 7ft), and extend 6ft front yard fence height to M1/M1A zoning districts. This seeks to balance privacy, security for non-residential properties, and urban canopy expansion with concerns about maintaining historic district character.
An ordinance to clarify and update various sections of the city's zoning code (Title 21A). This aims to align the code with established processes, current practices, and state laws, strengthening legal standing and enhancing transparency without changing how the Planning Division administers the code.