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Commission backs code changes to align variance and appeals process with new state law
Summary
The commission recommended City Council adopt a zoning text amendment to remove required public hearings for variances and certain staff‑level appeals to comply with Utah House Bill 368, replace hearings with public meetings and set new evidence and noticing rules.
Salt Lake City staff told the planning commission the proposed zoning text amendment will update the city code to comply with new state law and recommended the commission forward the change to City Council, which the commission did by unanimous vote.
A staff presenter explained the amendment responds to recently adopted state legislation, referring specifically to Utah House Bill 368. As the presenter summarized, House Bill 368 “basically prohibits cities from requiring a public hearing for a request for a variance or land use appeal.” The statute takes effect May 7; staff said the city…
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