petition · PLNHLC2026-00364 · active
Designation of Gilgal Gardens on the Local Register as a Landmark Site
749 E. 500 South · East Central
DevelopmentParksArts Culture

The Planning Division, at Mayor Mendenhall's direction, is proposing to designate Gilgal Gardens at 749 E. 500 South as a Local Landmark site, which would place it under the H-Historic Preservation Overlay providing demolition protection and City review of modifications. The petition will go through the city's planning review process.
Official description: At the direction of Mayor Erin Mendenhall, the Planning Division is undertaking the process to designate Gilgal Gardens as a Local Landmark site. Such sites are of exceptional importance to the city, state, region, or nation, and impart high artistic, historic, or cultural values. Properties designated as Local Landmark sites are subject to the zoning ordinance provisions of the H-Historic Preservation Overlay (Section 21A.34.020 of Salt Lake City Code), which provides demolition protection and City oversight to review any modifications to ensure historic appropriateness and the ongoing protection of important historic resources.
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Timeline
- August 9, 2026Historic Landmark Commission hearing on 2026-08-09
- May 5, 2026Open house posted: Designation of Gilgal Gardens on the Local Register as a Landmark Site
- May 5, 2026Public comment open until 2026-06-22