petition · PLNPCM2026-00384 · forwarded
Zoning Text Amendment regarding Community Correctional Facilities & Jails
DevelopmentPublic Safety
The Planning Commission has initiated a zoning text amendment to remove "Community Correctional Facilities" and "Jail" as allowed uses in Salt Lake City's zoning tables, making them prohibited on private property citywide. The change would not affect land owned by the federal or state government.
Official description: On April 8 th , 2026, the Planning Commission initiated a petition to remove “Community Correctional Facilities” and “Jail” as allowed uses from the Land Use Tables in 21A.33. The Commission is authorized to initiate text amendments under Title 21A.50.030. Community Correctional Facility is currently listed as a “Conditional Use” in the M-1 (Light Manufacturing) and MU-11 (Mixed Use District 11) Zones, and Jail is listed as a “Conditional Use” in the PL (Public Lands) District. The proposed amendment would remove the “C” from the land use tables found in 21A.33 and would make these uses prohibited. This petition would not impact lands owned by the United States or land owned by the State of Utah. This would strictly apply to uses on private property that fit the definition of “Community Correctional Facility” and “Jail”. Definition of Community Correctional Facility:
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Timeline
- July 8, 2026Planning Commission: recommended for approval to City CouncilA recommendation to approve was forwarded to City Council
- July 8, 2026Planning Commission hearing on 2026-07-08
- July 8, 2026Planning Commission hearing on 2026-07-08
- May 15, 2026Open house posted: Zoning Text Amendment regarding Community Correctional Facilities & Jails