Expanding Housing Options
build more housing in salt lake city
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What is Expanding Housing Options?
Expanding Housing Options is a change to zoning rules that would give property owners in lower-density neighborhoods more options for how they use their property. The changes would make it possible to build more types of housing, like smaller homes and townhomes, while still preserving the character and unique qualities of each neighborhood.
This initiative does not require anyone to build new housing. Instead, it provides flexibility—whether a homeowner wants to add a second unit, create space to age in place, build starter homes for future generations, or simply leave their property as it is. Any new housing that is built should fit the scale of the neighborhood and be priced at attainable levels, whether for rent or ownership.
The goal is to create gentle infill opportunities that fit in with the character of low-density Salt Lake City neighborhoods.
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The proposal includes several key components:
- Creating new zoning regulations that would allow small single-family dwellings, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and townhomes (up to four units) on smaller lots.
- Modifying the R-1, R-2, SR-1 & SR-1A development standards, including lot dimensions, setbacks, building heights, lot coverage allowances, and other changes.
- Changes to the flag lot standards.
The proposal does not:
- Eliminate single-family zoning or the R-1, R-2, SR-1 and SR-1A districts.
- Prohibit the construction of new single-family homes.
- Require all new construction or expansions to follow the Small Lot Dwelling standards.
- Remove any Historic Overlay protections.
- Modify the zoning map.
