Camiros worked with Salt Lake County to update the County’s Zoning Code to make it clear, consistent and predictable in application, eliminate inconsistencies in regulations, and incorporate modern zoning techniques. Over time, the Code became difficult to use due to frequent amendments and fractured organization, making it difficult for property owners and potential developers to pursue new projects. The new Code resolved these issues. Portions of the Code that were significantly revised include the administrative procedures and applications, special regulations for development in the foothills and canyons, and landscape provisions.
Lessons learned from updates to the Foothills and Canyons Zone (FCOZ) bear specific relation to development within hillside areas of Los Angeles, including issues related to grading, natural resource protection, erosion control and retaining wall standards, view protection, and access.
