The community of Holladay has grown from a distant outpost occupied by the Mississippi Company pioneers into one of the most beautiful and vibrant municipalities in the Salt Lake Valley. The city’s general plan is a key element in guiding ongoing changes and growth.
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How it works:
The adoption of a General Plan is mandated by state law. Since the last revision was back in 2016, it’s time again to update the City’s General Plan and ensure it is consistent with our goals for the future.
Over the next several months, the City will engage with the community on important topics including land use, transportation, housing availability, environmental concerns, and infrastructure. The most important element in this process is finding out what direction our residents want the City to take over the next ten to fifteen years.
We are in the first phase of this endeavor, which has been named the Holladay Horizons General Plan Process. So far, we have received valuable feedback about what makes Holladay special and what the community values most. In looking to refine these initial ideas, we invite all residents to attend our Vision and Values Event held at city hall on Monday, February 24 from 6 until 8 pm, and Saturday, March 1 from 10:30 until 12:30. During this event residents will be asked to identify priorities, goals, and guiding principles that will shape Holladay’s long-term growth. If you can’t make it in person, an online version will be made available so you can give your feedback virtually.
Phase Two will be conducted primarily on the City’s website, www.holladayut.gov. Information will be available about the plan as it takes shape, and residents will be invited to fill out questionnaires on various topics. General feedback and suggestions will also be welcomed. I encourage everyone to sign up for the City’s emails (if you don’t already receive them) by going to the City website, www.holladayut.gov, and at the bottom of the home page enter your email in the box that says “your email”. That way you will be invited to share your thoughts and be a part of this important process.
Phase Three will take place this summer with public meetings where residents can give input on all aspects of the plan. The process is scheduled to wrap up in early fall when the updated final draft will be presented to the city council for final review and adoption.
This effort will require lots of work from lots of people, and we greatly appreciate all our residents who are participating by serving on committees and helping in any way!
Why should you care about the General Plan and how it will be revised? It sets priorities for how and where the City will expend its resources and guides future decisions to ensure that changes contribute to the growth of our community.
What is your vision for Holladay? Tell us!
—Council Member Drew Quinn, District 4
1. Visit us at 511 W 3900 S, SLC between 10 AM – 6 PM, Tuesday through Saturday
2. Kids must bring along an adult buddy.
3. Bring your favorite book (or a few!) or pick one from our cattery “library.”
4. Sign in and out on the clipboard in the cattery—it even counts as volunteer time!
This heartwarming program helps kids build confidence in their reading while offering soothing companionship to our shelter cats. Cats find the sound of a human voice calming, and other shelters have seen incredible benefits from similar programs. Have questions? We’re here to help! Email us at animalvolunteer@slco.org or visit AdoptUtahPets.org. Come join us for a purr-fectly wonderful time!
Receiving timely information about emergency events can help you and your loved ones stay safe. The City of Holladay, Salt Lake County Emergency Management, and our public safety partners, may send emergency notifications through two different systems: IPAWS or Reverse 911.
IPAWS stands for Integrated Public Alert and Warning System. This system allows officials to send emergency messages in multiple ways including wireless phone messaging, TV broadcasting, and Emergency radio broadcasting. Many people have received Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) sent through IPAWS. These text messages are designed to get your attention and utilize a unique sound and vibration. Residents do not need to register for IPAWS as those messages ping off of cell phone towers and should reach phones within the area that are enabled to receive them.
Reverse 911 is a public safety communications system used by the Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center to notify residents during emergencies. The system uses a database of telephone numbers to deliver recorded emergency notifications. Unlike IPAWS, however, your phone number must be registered to get notifications.
To ensure you receive timely emergency communications, check your phone settings to confirm that your mobile device can receive Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). Additionally, you can register for Reverse 911 by following the link found on Holladay City’s Emergency Preparedness page. It is also advisable to purchase a NOAA weather radio to have at home in case phone communications go down. Taking these simple steps will help keep you informed about how to protect yourself and your family in the event of a disaster.
Mindfulness Explorations
Every 3rd Saturday
Saturday, February 15: 10:15am - 11:15am
Learn about and practice different methods of meditation and being mindful.
Game Night
Drop in and play from 5-8 PM
Monday, February 10: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Board game lovers of all ages are welcome to come play old favorites or learn fun new games! Derrek from Game Night Games will be supporting to make sure everyone has fun!
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Rob Dahle, Mayor rdahle@holladayut.gov 801-580-3056
Ty Brewer, District 1 tbrewer@holladayut.gov 801-550-8747
Matt Durham, District 2 mdurham@holladayut.gov 801-999-0781
Paul Fotheringham, District 3 pfotheringham@holladayut.gov 801-424-3058
Drew Quinn, District 4 dquinn@holladayut.gov 801-860-6130
Emily Gray, District 5 egray@holladayut.gov 801-755-3477
Gina Chamness, City Manager gchamness@holladayut.gov
PUBLIC MEETINGS:
During the 2021 State of Utah Legislative session, the State required all municipalities to allow internal or attached accessory dwelling units (ADUs that are built within or attached to an existing home). The legislation limited restrictions a municipality could enact regulating ADUs internally or attached to a home, but provided for flexible regulations over external ADUs, detached and separate from an existing home.
In 2021, following a standard code amendment process with public hearings at multiple Planning Commission and City Council meetings, Holladay updated the City’s code in 2021 to be in line with the standards set by the State, with additional regulations for external ADUs (EADUs).
At the end of 2023, recognizing that accessory dwelling units would enable moderate-income housing units, and in response to seeing increasing requests from residents for detached accessory dwelling units and detached garages with living space above them, City Council directed Staff to study at how the existing Accessory Dwelling Unit code could be modified to allow both the conversion of existing accessory structures to accessory dwelling units and the construction of new accessory dwelling units on more properties, with consideration of how to mitigate potential impacts on neighboring properties.
After extensive 2024 public hearings, the City Council approved new rules for external ADUs.
Key regulations that apply to establishing and operating all accessory dwelling units, whether they are internal, attached, or detached include:
• Minimum 30-day rental period
• Owner must live in either the primary or accessory dwelling unit
• A permit and an annual license are required
Key regulations that apply to External ADUs (EADUs), which are now permitted on any residential lot that has a single-family detached structure, include:
• Setbacks vary based on lot size, increasing with property size.
• 25 feet height to accommodate a pitched roof design over a detached garage; subject to graduated height standards.
• Property size limits the footprint of the EADU.
External ADUs provide housing options that meet the needs of a diverse population, including aging adults and others. Residents can create housing units that are accessible to all by incorporating thoughtful designs like zero-step entries and a bathroom wide enough for disabled occupants and guests to be able to get into and close the door.
Residents interested in converting an existing accessory structure should reach out to the CED Department for assistance, as specific requirements may need to be addressed to resolve any non-conformities. Staff members are available for consultation on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, operating on a first-come, first-served basis..
For more information and to view the complete code and standards, please visit the City’s website.
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