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Department of Community & Economic Development City & County Building Room 404 451 South State Street PO Box 145486 Salt Lake City UT 84114 801.535.6230 FAX 801.535.6005 Mary De La Mare-Schaefer, Acting Director

Salt Lake City Arts Council 54 Finch Lane Salt Lake City UT 84102 801.596.5000 Nancy Boskoff, Executive Director	The Salt Lake Arts Council serves thousands of Salt Lake City residents of all ages and backgrounds, providing high quality art experiences in a range of settings and venues. They sponsor many of the City's most popular events including the Living Traditions Festival, Twilight Concert Series and Brown Bag Concert Series. Through the City Arts Grants Program, they support the work of dozens of local arts organizations that also produce and present arts to the community.

Building Services Division City & County Building Room 215 PO Box 145490 451 South State Street Salt Lake City UT 84114 801.535.7752 801.535.7750 (FAX) Orion Goff, Director	Most building, demolition and home improvement projects require a building permit. It is the responsibility of the homeowner or contractor to ensure that permits are received before beginning the work. The cost of the permit varies based on the type of work being completed. The Building Services Division serves the community by providing a wide range of services including building and site plan reviews, zoning information, zoning maps, access to the City's Zoning Ordinance as well as building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits.

Business Licensing City & County Building Room 225 PO Box 145458 451 South State Street Salt Lake City UT 84114 801.535.6644 801.535.7779 (FAX)	The Business License Division grants and renews business licenses for large and small businesses located in the incorporated Salt Lake City area. New business licenses must be applied for in person, but business license renewals are now available online .

Ground Transportation Administration Ground Transportation Administration 218 North 2200 West PO Box 145458 Salt Lake City UT 84114 801.908.7204 FAX 801.908.7220	Ground Transportation Administration certifies ground transportation vehicle drivers who may operate in Salt Lake City as qualified and trained by means of fingerprinting, background check checks, ID badges, and enforcement, in order to provide professional and safe transportation services. The Driver's Certificate Application is available online.

Housing & Neighborhood Development Division (HAND) City & County Building Room 404 PO Box 145484 451 South State Street Salt Lake City UT 84114 801.535.7228 LuAnn Clark, Director	Housing and Neighborhood Development offers housing programs including low interest housing rehabilitation loans, first time homebuyer programs, housing development gap financing for affordable and special needs projects, free property inspections, federal grants programs, neighborhood matching grants, a small business revolving loan fund and the City's Weed and Seed strategy.

Planning & Zoning Enforcement Division City & County Building Room 406 PO Box 145480 451 South State Street Salt Lake City UT 84114 801.535.7757 Mary De La Mare-Schaefer, Planning Transition Team Lead	The Planning and Zoning Enforcement division evaluates zoning and zoning map amendment requests; prepares the City's master plans and small area plans and updates; enforces the zoning ordinances; recommends action on requests for conditional use permits; participates in the review of site plans; and administers the subdivision and zoning ordinances. It is also charged with preserving and enhancing the City's natural, historic and architectural resources.

Transportation Division 349 South 200 East Suite 450 PO Box 145502 Salt Lake City UT 84111 801.535.6630 801.535.6019 (FAX) Tim Harpst, Director	The Salt Lake City Transportation Division plans, operates and maintains the City's electronic transportation communications system and works to provide safe and convenient transportation corridors for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians within the City. They oversee the planning and design of the city streets, the Transportation Master Plan, city permit parking, street lighting and public parking lots.
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Department and Division Directory

Department of Community & Economic Development

City & County Building Room 404 451 South State Street PO Box 145486 Salt Lake City UT 84114 801.535.6230 FAX 801.535.6005

Salt Lake City Arts Council

Building Services Division

Business Licensing

Ground Transportation Administration

Housing & Neighborhood Development Division (HAND)

Planning & Zoning Enforcement Division

Transportation Division

City & County Building Room 404
451 South State Street
PO Box 145486
Salt Lake City UT 84114
801.535.6230
FAX 801.535.6005