Orem Utah Temple PD-50 zone, 1465 South Geneva Road
A new PD-50 planned development zone limited to churches, synagogues and temples, applied to about 15.39 acres changed from OS5 for the Orem Utah Temple and a church building. The temple would be about 70 feet to the top of the main structure and 218 feet 6 inches to the top of the spire. The council approved the zone April 14, 2020.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Zone change
- Location
- 1465 South Geneva Road
- Size
- 15.39 acres
- Applicant
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Every hearing and vote
April 14, 2020 · City Council
Orem Utah Temple PD-50 zone at 1465 South Geneva Road
Approved · 6-0
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asked the city to create the PD-50 zone, allowing only churches, synagogues and temples, and apply it to about 15.39 acres changed from OS5. Planning Division Manager Jason Bench said the temple would be about 70 feet tall to the main roof and 218 feet 6 inches to the top of the spire. Code requires one stall per four fixed seats; with 722 seats in the temple and 802 in the church building, 381 stalls are required and the plan shows 520, with room for 136 more. 1100 West would be extended south through the site, with any widening coordinated with UDOT. Church project manager Tom Heath said the church is still completing internal approvals, was aiming for groundbreaking in late summer or early fall, and could work within the proposed height with or without an Angel Moroni statue. The Planning Commission recommended approval. No public comments were submitted.
- Applicant: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Acres: 15.39
- Current zone to proposed: OS5 to PD-50
- Parking: 381 required, 520 shown
- Planning Commission: recommended approval