Planning commission forwards positive recommendation for rezone at 247 North 800 West with family-size unit condition

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Planning Commission on April 9, 2025 voted unanimously to forward a positive recommendation to City Council on a zoning amendment request from property owner Marie Cruz for 247 North 800 West. Under the recommendation, the parcel’s front portion would change from R-1-7000 single-family zoning to R-1-5000 and the existing SR-3 (special residential) designation in the rear of the lot would be extended closer to 800 West.

Staff planner Seth Rios told the commission the proposed amendment would align with the city’s adopted plans that encourage infill and "missing middle" housing in appropriate locations and noted that staff recommends approval with conditions. "Staff is recommending that the planning commission forward a positive recommendation to City Council," Rios said.

The recommendation includes a community-benefit condition required by city code: at least 50% of any new units built under an approved rezoning must be family-sized, defined by Housing SLC as three bedrooms or larger. The…