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Salt Lake City Council closes hearing on West High zoning changes after residents urge preservation, defers decision
Summary
Residents opposed a proposed zoning text amendment and partial street vacation tied to the Salt Lake City School District’s West High School reconstruction, raising concerns about historic preservation, traffic and safety. The council closed the public hearing and voted to defer action for further consideration.
The Salt Lake City Council closed the public hearing on a proposed zoning text amendment and partial street vacation tied to the Salt Lake City School District’s planned reconstruction of West High School and voted to defer action to a future meeting.
The zoning changes under consideration would alter building-height restrictions, buffering requirements and allowed uses for properties zoned Public Land (PL) citywide; the street vacation applies to a segment near 240 West 200 North. Councilmembers closed the hearing on a motion and agreed to continue deliberations so the city and the district can consider additional options.
Why it matters: The proposal affects a historic neighborhood near West High School and would change the city’s Public Land zone rules. Neighbors said the proposed plan threatens the character of the…
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