City council and planning meetings
Provo City Council and Planning Commission meetings, item by item: what was proposed, what was decided and how members voted. Written from the official agendas, packets and minutes, with links to each.
At a glance
Provo has 321 meetings written up, from January 7, 2020 to October 20, 2026: 162 City Council work session and 159 City Council.
By year: 2026 (39), 2025 (47), 2024 (47), 2023 (42), 2022 (49), 2021 (48), and 2020 (49).
Those meetings recorded 1106 counted votes; 176 were not unanimous.
Topics residents raised most often: water rates (3 meetings), outdoor lighting (2 meetings), amplified sound and event hours at vesper amphitheater (1 meeting), parking design (1 meeting), and hoa-owned water systems (1 meeting).
City Council minutes, by year →Provo: water and sewer debt, utility transfers and audits →
October 2026
Tue, Oct 20 · City Council
Provo council approves Towne Centre mall rezone to transit-oriented zoning, 5-1
The Provo Municipal Council passed three measures for the Provo Towne Centre site on Oct. 20, each 5-1: a General Plan map change from commercial to transit oriented development, citywide amendments to the Interim Transit Oriented Development (ITOD) zone, and a rezone of the mall site to ITOD. Councilmember Bogdin opposed each, and Councilmember Christensen was excused. The council also passed 5-1 an ordinance prohibiting use of property declared unfit or unsafe, and 6-0 an appropriation of up to $50,000 for a Traffic Electronics Specialist position. A rezone at 910 N 900 E was continued. Results are from the city's Summary of Action, not minutes.
- General Plan change for the Provo Towne Centre mall site, commercial to transit oriented development Approved · 5-1
- Rezone of the Provo Towne Centre mall site from RM and SC3 to ITOD Approved · 5-1
- Rezone at 910 N 900 E from Residential Conservation to Campus Residential (Foothills Neighborhood) Continued
- Up to $50,000 for a Traffic Electronics Specialist position Approved · 6-0
- Ordinance prohibiting use of property declared unfit or unsafe Approved · 5-1
Tue, Oct 20 · City Council work session
Work meeting scheduled on fraud risk assessment, rental license rules, mall zoning agreement and downtown alcohol retailing
The Oct. 20 work meeting agenda lists approval of the Oct. 1 joint meeting and Oct. 6 work meeting minutes, a presentation on the annual fraud risk assessment, an ordinance amending rental dwelling license application requirements, a discussion of the Provo Towne Centre Mall zoning change and development agreement, and a presentation on alcohol retailing downtown, followed by a possible closed meeting. These are scheduled items; no results are recorded.
Tue, Oct 6 · City Council
Council rejects 985 W 300 S rezone and approves Springville Rising agreement; Epic Sports Park and Lakeview CRA items continued
The council passed an ordinance on access standards for new development and an interlocal agreement with Springville over the Springville Rising development, both 6-0, and rejected a rezone at 985 W 300 S by 5-1. The Epic Sports Park participation agreement and Lakeview Parkway reinvestment agreements were continued in the work meeting. Council Member Travis Hoban was excused. Results come from the city's Summary of Action.
- Rezone at 985 W 300 S to Medium Density Residential Denied · 1-5
- Rezone at 313 E 200 N to High Density Residential (Joaquin Neighborhood) Continued · 6-0
- Interlocal agreement with Springville on Springville Rising Approved · 6-0
- Epic Sports Park commercial development participation agreement (council) Continued
- Lakeview Parkway reinvestment area interlocal agreements (property tax and sales tax) Continued
Tue, Oct 6 · City Council work session
Council continues Epic Sports Park agreements 6-0 and sends toy bow-and-arrow rule to staff in work meeting, draft minutes show
Draft minutes submitted for council approval on Oct. 20 show the council voted 6-0, with Council Member Travis Hoban excused, to continue the Epic Sports Park commercial development items from that evening's meeting after City Attorney Brian Jones said not all seven agreements had been fully reviewed and a land noticing issue had been found. It also voted 6-0 to have staff draft a code amendment allowing toy bows and arrows in parks. The council discussed the Provo Towne Centre Mall redevelopment, a Center Street redesign, alcohol retailing downtown and a Traffic Electronics Specialist position without taking action on them. These minutes are a draft and have not yet been approved.
- Rezone at 985 W 300 S Discussed
- Rezone at 313 E 200 N No action
- Provo Towne Centre Mall redevelopment Discussed
- Epic Sports Park commercial development Continued · 6-0
- Up to $50,000 for a Traffic Electronics Specialist position Discussed
Thu, Oct 1 · City Council
Provo council and school board discuss e-bike safety, the new Dixon Elementary and tax-increase notice at joint meeting
At a joint meeting on Oct. 1, the Provo council and Provo City School Board heard crash data near two elementary schools, an update on e-bike rules, plans for a new Dixon Elementary and the future of Timpanogos Elementary, tax-increase notice rules, district reading and math results, and city estimates of property tax from four large developments. No votes were taken. Four councilors, including the vice-chair, were excused.
- Public notice for tax increases and new school construction Discussed
- Major development issues before the council and their effect on property tax revenue Discussed
- Transportation safety, e-bike laws and district policies Discussed
- School construction, boundary changes and the Timpanogos Elementary site Discussed
- Back-to-school district priorities and board initiatives Discussed
September 2026
Tue, Sep 22 · City Council
Council approves two rezones, FY2026 budget carryovers and year-round holiday lighting, all 6-0
The council approved a Riverbottoms rezone, the Lakeview Fields rezone on Geneva Road, carryover of unspent fiscal 2026 budget items and an amended lighting-exemptions ordinance allowing year-round holiday lighting. Every vote was 6-0 with Council Member Craig Christensen excused. Results come from the city's Summary of Action.
- Rezone at 3998 North 300 West (Riverbottoms Neighborhood) Approved · 6-0
- Rezone at 1878 North Geneva Road for Lakeview Fields Approved · 6-0
- Carryover of unspent fiscal 2026 budget items Approved · 6-0
- Outdoor lighting standards exemptions Approved · 6-0
- Public hearing on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Discussed
Tue, Sep 22 · City Council work session
Provo council votes 4-2 to drop the average-unit-size rule for downtown housing in work meeting
At its Sept. 22 work meeting the Provo council voted 4-2 to remove the 800-square-foot average dwelling unit requirement in downtown zones while keeping the 500-square-foot minimum; Chair MacKay and Councilor Bogdin opposed and Vice-Chair Christensen was excused. Staff presented sales tax distribution (about 39 percent of Provo's roughly $30 million in fiscal 2026 sales tax came from sales in Provo and 61 percent from the population share), the annual carryover of unspent budget items, a rezone on Geneva Road for Lakeview Fields, a Riverbottoms rezone, a condemned-building ordinance and Provo River Design Corridor changes. The council closed the meeting 5-0 to discuss an individual's character and competency and security deployment.
- Rezone at 1878 North Geneva Road from One-Family Residential (R1.20) to Specific Development Plan - Lakeview Fields (SDP4) (PLRZ20260298) Discussed
- Rezone at 3998 North 300 West from R1.10 to R1.8, Riverbottoms Neighborhood (PLRZ20260387) Discussed
- Presentation on how local option sales tax is distributed Discussed
- Resolution carrying over unspent fiscal 2026 budget items to fiscal 2027 (26-001) Discussed
- Ordinance amending downtown standards and regulations (26-071) Discussed · 4-2
Tue, Sep 8 · City Council
Council appropriates $330,000 for Fort Utah Park and rejects two rezones; Title 14 rewrite continued
The council approved board appointments, a grant application for the Epic Regional Sports Park and a $330,000 appropriation for Fort Utah Park improvements, each 7-0. Two rezones, on Geneva Road and Canyon Road, failed 7-0, and two code items, including a repeal and replacement of Title 14, were continued. Results come from the city's Summary of Action.
- Rezone at 113 and 191 N Geneva Road to Mixed-Use (Fort Utah Neighborhood) Denied · 0-7
- Rezone at 2000 N Canyon Road to Low Density Residential (Pleasant View Neighborhood) Denied · 0-7
- Repeal and replace Provo City Code Title 14 Continued
- Provo River Design Corridor standards (Code 14.34.290) Continued
- Board and commission appointments Approved · 7-0
Tue, Sep 8 · City Council work session
Provo council weighs Epic Sports Park grant, $330,000 Fort Utah Park appropriation and zoning rewrite in work meeting
At its Sept. 8 work meeting the Provo council reviewed a resolution supporting an $8,000,000 federal-match Outdoor Recreation Legacy grant application for Epic Regional Sports Park, a $330,000 appropriation for Fort Utah Park, outdoor lighting exemptions, two rezones and the repeal and replacement of Title 14. No votes were taken on the business items. The council closed the meeting 7-0 to discuss security, litigation and an individual's competence. The minutes were approved by unanimous consent on Sept. 22.
- Rezone at 113 and 191 N Geneva Road from General Commercial to Mixed-Use, Fort Utah Neighborhood (PLRZ20260264) Discussed
- Rezone at 2000 N Canyon Road from One-Family Residential (R1.6) to Low Density Residential, Pleasant View Neighborhood (PLRZ20260116) Discussed
- Resolution supporting the 2026 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant application for Epic Regional Sports Park (26-065) Discussed
- Resolution appropriating $330,000 for Fort Utah Park improvements (26-066) Discussed
- Ordinance on outdoor lighting standards exemptions, Code 15.21.040 (26-067) Discussed
August 2026
Tue, Aug 25 · City Council
Council passes outdoor lighting standards 6-0
The council approved an ordinance on outdoor lighting standards 6-0, with Council Member Craig Christensen excused. The meeting also included an Employee of the Month ceremony for the library. Results come from the city's Summary of Action.
- Outdoor lighting standards ordinance Approved · 6-0
Tue, Aug 25 · City Council work session
Council amends lighting and Vesper Amphitheater agreement terms in work session, including 11 p.m. event curfew on 6-1 vote
In a work meeting the council amended proposed outdoor lighting rules to allow holiday lighting year-round with a 10 p.m. curfew. It also voted on several changes to the Vesper Amphitheater development agreement, including an 11 p.m. event end time with five exemptions a year, which passed 6-1. Results come from the city's Summary of Action.
- Vesper Amphitheater development agreement Approved · 6-1
- Vesper Amphitheater project purchase agreement Continued
- Vesper Amphitheater Q&A session Discussed
- Taylor Terrace HOA request on private water system Discussed
- Outdoor lighting standards ordinance Approved · 7-0
Tue, Aug 11 · City Council
Provo council ties Sierra Vista Way approvals to a Springville agreement and rezones Lakeview Fields
The council approved a general plan change and rezone at 3657 S Sierra Vista Way tied to an interlocal agreement with Springville, approved that agreement 6-0 with conditions, and rezoned 1804 N Geneva Road for Lakeview Fields 4-0. It approved a parking-reduction ordinance 6-1 and continued the Lakeview Parkway agreements and a 313 E 200 N rezone.
- Rezone at 313 E 200 N, residential conservation to high density residential Continued · 7-0
- General plan change at 3657 S Sierra Vista Way, industrial to mixed use Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Rezone at 3657 S Sierra Vista Way to MDR and general commercial Approved with conditions · 5-0
- Lakeview Fields rezone at 1804 N Geneva Road Approved · 4-0
- Redevelopment Agency participation agreement, Lakeview Parkway CRA Continued
Tue, Aug 11 · City Council work session
Council asks for standard process on HOA water-system requests, 5-1; lighting rules return in two weeks
The council discussed a Taylor Terrace homeowners association request for city acceptance of its private water system and voted 5-1 to direct staff toward a standard process for HOA-city infrastructure collaboration. It also continued outdoor lighting standards to a work meeting in two weeks and previewed several items for that night's council meeting. Results come from the city's Summary of Action.
- Rezone at 1804 North Geneva Road for Lakeview Fields (Lakeview North) Discussed
- Rezone at 313 E 200 N to high density residential (Joaquin Neighborhood) Discussed
- Spring Creek rezone at 3657 S Sierra Vista Way Discussed
- Spring Creek general plan amendment at 3657 S Sierra Vista Way Discussed
- Interlocal agreement with Springville on Springville Rising Discussed
July 2026
Wed, Jul 22 · City Council work session
Provo council goes into closed meeting, 7-0
The July 22 evening work meeting consisted of a vote to close the meeting, which passed 7-0. The Summary of Action records no other business.
- Closed meeting Approved · 7-0
Tue, Jul 14 · City Council
Provo council votes 6-0 to vacate part of 1600 West and ratify Level II fire restrictions; rezones continued
At its July 14 meeting, also sitting as the Redevelopment Agency governing board, the Provo council voted 6-0, with Councilor Garrett excused, to vacate a 20-foot strip of 1600 West and deed it back to adjoining owners, to accept the 2025 wastewater planning survey, and to ratify Level II fire restrictions in the city watershed. It pinned badges on new firefighters and continued the Tuscanel Townhomes and other rezones, a general plan amendment and rezone for about 100.7 acres at 6622 N Hwy 189, and two interlocal agreements with the RDA. One resident urged the council to respond to concerns of local content creators.
- Tuscanel Townhomes rezone from Residential Conservation to High Density Residential for a 12-unit project Continued
- Margaret Jensen rezone from R1.6 to Low Density Residential for a two-family dwelling Continued
- General plan amendment for about 100.7 acres at 6622 N Hwy 189 from Agricultural to Commercial (PLGPA20260220) Continued
- Rezone of about 100.7 acres at 6622 N Hwy 189 to SC3 (PLRZ20260221) Continued
- Lakeview Fields rezone at 1804 N Geneva Road from R1.20 to SDP4 for a 33-35 lot subdivision Continued
Tue, Jul 14 · City Council work session
Provo council backs regional transportation plan 6-1 and advances parking-reduction change 6-1 in work meeting
At its July 14 work meeting the Provo council voted 6-1, with Councilor Whitlock opposed, to express support for the current master transportation plan and the projects it shares with the Mountainland Association of Governments. It voted 6-1, with Councilor Whipple opposed, to advance an amendment removing the Planning Commission's authority to approve parking reductions to a night meeting. It also heard an Intermountain Health update, a $260,000 HOME-ARP reallocation, a $16,520.49 storm drain agreement with Orem, a residency requirement for boards and commissions, a tow truck parking proposal it chose not to advance, and external accessory dwelling unit rules.
- Presentation by the Mountainland Association of Governments (26-055) Approved · 6-1
- Resolution amending the HOME-ARP allocation plan (26-025) Discussed
- Interlocal agreement with Orem on the 2000 North storm drain project (26-056) Discussed
- Ordinance vacating a section of 1600 West (PLSV20250636) Discussed
- Ordinance requiring board and commission members to be Provo residents (26-057) Discussed
June 2026
Tue, Jun 23 · City Council
Provo council adopts $316.1 million FY27 budget and approves Canyon Road rezone, 7-0
The council adopted a $316,081,674 city budget for FY27 and rezoned 5450 N Canyon Road, both 7-0. It also approved appointments, the WUI map, two utility master plans, a Redevelopment Agency budget of $2,086,500 and a Stormwater Service District budget of $7,291,034. A parking standards ordinance was continued.
- Storm Drain Master Plan added to General Plan Approved · 7-0
- Wastewater Collection Master Plan update Approved · 7-0
- Rezone of 5450 N Canyon Road Approved · 7-0
- Year-end appropriations and transfers Approved · 7-0
- FY27 city budget Approved · 7-0
Tue, Jun 23 · City Council work session
Provo council backs paying Tier II public safety retirement contributions, 7-0
The council voted 7-0 to support picking up required Utah Retirement Systems contributions for Tier II police officers and firefighters. The rest of the agenda was presentations, including an urban deer control plan, utility master plans and a Growing Water Smart workshop action plan.
- Storm Drain Master Plan Discussed
- Wastewater Collection Master Plan Discussed
- Rezone of 5450 N Canyon Road Discussed
- Paying Tier II retirement contributions for public safety employees Approved · 7-0
- Agricultural Protection Area requirements Discussed
Wed, Jun 17 · City Council
Provo council approves FY27 property tax rates, 7-0
The council's only action item was a resolution setting property tax rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. It passed 7-0.
- FY27 property tax rates Approved · 7-0
Tue, Jun 9 · City Council
Provo council rezones land on Canyon Road for Arbors on the Avenue, 7-0, and continues a larger Canyon Road rezone
The council voted 7-0 to place 5.079 acres near Epic Sports Park on the surplus list, rezone 5568 N Canyon Road to the Arbors on the Avenue zone, update floodplain rules, and adopt a Lakeview Parkway redevelopment project area budget. The property tax rate vote and a rezone for 75 lots and 50 townhomes near 5450 N Canyon Road were continued.
- Rezone at 5568 N Canyon Road to Arbors on the Avenue Approved · 7-0
- Rezone for 75 lots and 50 townhomes near 5450 N Canyon Road Continued
- FY27 property tax rates Continued
- FY 2027 Citizens Budget Discussed
- Lakeview Parkway CRA project area budget Approved · 7-0
Tue, Jun 9 · City Council work session
Provo council votes 7-0 for a 6% water rate increase and 4-3 to shift RAP tax arts funding
The council voted 7-0 to adopt a 6% water rate increase in the FY27 budget and 4-3 to move $10,000 of RAP tax money from the library to arts grants. It also heard presentations on condominium liability, accessory dwelling units, the Lakeview Crossing term sheet and a Lakeview Walmart incentive.
May 2026
Tue, May 26 · City Council
Provo council approves four sales-tax incentive payments and bans virtual currency kiosks, 5-2
The council approved four sales tax increment payments to shopping centers, all 7-0, and a code change allowing caretaker dwellings in the general commercial zone. It banned virtual currency kiosks in the city on a 5-2 vote, with Council Members Hoban and Bogdin opposed.
- Sales tax increment payment to Day's Market ($13,509.21) Approved · 7-0
- Sales tax increment payment to the Shops at Riverwoods Approved · 7-0
- Sales tax increment payment to Parkway Village ($83,851.50) Approved · 7-0
- Sales tax increment payment to East Bay Shopping Center ($57,765.50) Approved · 7-0
- Caretaker dwellings allowed in general commercial zone Approved · 7-0
Tue, May 26 · City Council work session
Provo council backs continued work on a voluntary stretch energy code
In a work meeting the council voted 7-0 to support continuing to develop a voluntary stretch energy code policy. It also heard about the city's water system and proposed rate increases, external accessory dwelling units, a surplus parcel near Epic Sports Park and a Lakeview Parkway redevelopment budget, with follow-ups scheduled for June 9.
- Water system and proposed water rate increases Discussed
- Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Area project area budget Discussed
- Voluntary stretch energy codes Approved · 7-0
- External accessory dwelling units Discussed
- Caretaker dwellings in general commercial zone Discussed
Tue, May 12 · City Council
Provo council tentatively adopts FY2027 budgets; caretaker dwelling code change continued
The council tentatively adopted the FY2027 budgets for the city, the Stormwater Service District and the Redevelopment Agency, each 6-0 with Council Member Travis Hoban excused. It also amended the audit committee charters, appointed public members to a standing committee, and took no action on a caretaker dwelling text amendment.
- Tentative adoption of Provo City FY2027 budget Approved · 6-0
- Tentative adoption of Stormwater Service District FY2027 budget Approved · 6-0
- Tentative adoption of Redevelopment Agency FY2027 budget Approved · 6-0
- Langford request to allow caretaker dwellings as accessory use in CG zone Continued
- Public hearing on the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan Discussed
Tue, May 12 · City Council work session
Provo council hears four sales-tax incentive payments and a children's mental health briefing
The council's work meeting was presentations only, covering children's mental health services in Utah County and four contractual sales tax increment payments to shopping centers that will return for votes at a night meeting. The council then closed the meeting 5-0 to discuss a possible sale of city property; Councilors Whitlock and Hoban were excused for that vote.
- Sales tax increment payment to East Bay Shopping Center ($57,765.50) Discussed
- Sales tax increment payment to Parkway Village ($83,851.50) Discussed
- Sales tax increment payment to the Shops at Riverwoods ($31,003.33) Discussed
- Sales tax increment payment to Day's Market ($13,509.21) Discussed
- Closed meeting on possible sale of city property Approved · 5-0
Tue, May 5 · City Council
Provo council receives tentative FY2027 budgets for city, redevelopment agency and stormwater district
The council received presentations of the tentative budgets for Provo City, the Redevelopment Agency and the Stormwater Service District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. No votes were taken.
April 2026
Tue, Apr 28 · City Council
Provo council approves data center power and cooling rules 5-1, confirms two department directors
The council passed an ordinance amending power generation, evaporative cooling and environmental reporting requirements for data centers on a 5-1 vote.
Tue, Apr 28 · City Council work session
Provo council advances Slate Canyon conservation easement and moves virtual currency kiosk ban to a final vote
The council voted 7-0 to move forward with a conservation easement process for Slate Canyon and voted 4-2 to bring an ordinance prohibiting virtual currency kiosks to a night meeting for a final vote.
Tue, Apr 14 · City Council
Provo council funds three firefighters; Provo Towne Centre applications continued
The council approved a $96,547 appropriation for three new firefighters 7-0. It continued three Provo Towne Centre applications (an ITOD text amendment from PEG Development and a general plan amendment and rezone from…
Tue, Apr 14 · City Council work session
Provo council work session: FY2027 budget, RAP tax and property tax presentations
The council heard FY2027 budget presentations for the airport, power, library and parks and recreation, plus presentations on the RAP tax, debts and revenues, property tax and the 2026 HOME Consortium action plan.
March 2026
Tue, Mar 24 · City Council
Provo council passes truck anti-idling rules, rental license fine requirement and leave rule for planning commissioners running for office
The council unanimously passed three ordinances: a leave of absence for planning commissioners running for public office, anti-idling restrictions for certain commercial trucks, and a requirement to pay civil fines…
Tue, Mar 24 · City Council work session
Provo council work session: Provo Towne Centre redevelopment presented, budgets reviewed
The council heard a presentation on redeveloping the Provo Towne Centre site into a mixed-use, transit-oriented district and FY2027 budget presentations.
Tue, Mar 10 · City Council
Provo council removes 24-foot road options from development standards and rejects data center overlay rezone
The council adopted 2026 development standards, removed 24-foot road options from the general standards by a 4-3 vote, and the resulting resolution passed 5-2.
Tue, Mar 10 · City Council work session
Provo council work session: budget presentations, Flock license plate readers, two ordinances set for March 24
The council heard presentations on Flock Safety license plate readers, several FY2027 department budgets and the capital improvement plan.
February 2026
Tue, Feb 10 · City Council
Provo council approves $20 million airport bond and Lakeview Parkway reinvestment area; Carterville rezone fails on 3-3 tie
The council approved transportation sales tax revenue bonds of up to $20 million for the airport terminal expansion and adopted the Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Area plan.
Tue, Feb 10 · City Council work session
Provo council work session: Carterville rezone previewed, motion to remove car washes from SC1 zone passes 7-0
In a work meeting the council heard a preview of the Carterville rezone and a city-wide economic development study. It voted 7-0 to ask staff to remove car washes as a permitted use in the SC1 zone as part of the zoning…
January 2026
Tue, Jan 27 · City Council
Provo council continues 2026 development standards 4-3 to add an exception for 24-foot roads in infill
The council passed code changes on the duty to keep a proper lookout and the offense of battery, and an interlocal agreement with Utah County for State Street trail improvements, all 7-0.
- State Street trail improvements interlocal agreement with Utah County Approved · 7-0
- Duty to keep a proper lookout Approved · 7-0
Tue, Jan 27 · City Council work session
Provo council starts two-month trial of new work meeting format and approves FY27 priorities
Members voted 7-0 to start a two-month trial of a new work meeting presentation format, approved FY27 budget priorities as discussed and canceled the Feb. 3 budget priorities meeting.
- FY27 council priority-setting Approved · 7-0
- Duty to keep a proper lookout (preview) Discussed
Tue, Jan 13 · City Council
Provo council elects MacKay chair for 2026, approves public safety pay raises and two rezones
The council elected Council Member Katrice MacKay chair and Council Member Craig Christensen vice-chair, both 7-0. It also passed $234,611 in public safety pay adjustments, rezones at 258 W 200 N and 1149 N 850 W, a…
- Rezone at 258 W 200 N to Medium Density Residential Approved · 7-0
- Rezone at 1149 N 850 W to R1.6 and LDR Approved · 7-0
Tue, Jan 13 · City Council work session
Provo council moves ahead on rule for planning commissioners who run for office
Members voted 6-0, with Council Member Travis Hoban excused, to move forward with a code change requiring planning commissioners running for public office to take a leave of absence.
- Rezone at 258 W 200 N (preview) Discussed
- Rezone at 1149 N 850 W (preview) Discussed
December 2025
Tue, Dec 16 · City Council
Provo council approves $20 million airport terminal bonds and appropriation, all 7-0
The council passed every action item 7-0, including a bond resolution and a $20 million appropriation for the airport terminal expansion, a $500,000 transfer for flood mitigation, a 401(k) match for pension-eligible…
- Recreation, Arts, and Parks Tax Approved · 7-0
- Consolidated fee schedule: business and rental dwelling licenses Approved · 7-0
Tue, Dec 16 · City Council work session
Provo council previews 1870 S. 500 W. rezone, water plan and public safety pay adjustments
The work session was presentation-only. Members previewed the 1870 South 500 West General Plan and rezone requests, a Water Conservation Plan update and a $234,611 pay adjustment for sworn police and fire positions…
Tue, Dec 2 · City Council
Provo council annexes three properties totaling about 185 acres; rezone at 113 and 191 N Geneva Road fails
The council approved three annexations: about 144.98 acres at 5078 North Canyon Road, 1.99 acres on North Canyon Road and 38.79 acres at 620 North Lakeview Parkway.
Tue, Dec 2 · City Council work session
Provo RDA board adopts Lakeview Parkway survey area map 2 on 6-1 vote; council previews bonds, fees and 401(k) match
Sitting as the RDA board, members voted 6-1 to adopt survey area map 2 for the potential Lakeview Parkway community reinvestment area.
November 2025
Tue, Nov 11 · City Council
Provo council passes ADU map cleanup and Campus Residential design standards 7-0; 1870 S. 500 W. rezone continued
The council passed two code amendments 7-0: one reformatting an ADU map and repealing special ADU applications, and one adjusting design standards in the Campus Residential Zone.
Tue, Nov 11 · City Council work session
Provo council directs staff to split Carterville neighborhood and rename districts; RDA board narrows Lakeview survey area
Members voted 6-1 to direct staff to draft an ordinance splitting the Carterville neighborhood in two, and 7-0 to rename neighborhood districts from numbers to letters.
October 2025
Tue, Oct 21 · City Council
Provo council annexes 16.67 acres on Canyon Road and redefines 'owner occupant'
The council passed all three action items 5-0 on Oct. 21, with Council Members Christensen and Hoban excused. It approved the annexation of about 16.67 acres on North Canyon Road, a code change to the definition of…
- Annexation of about 16.67 acres at 4505 North Canyon Road Approved · 5-0
- Code change to the definition of 'owner occupant' Approved · 5-0
Tue, Oct 21 · City Council work session
Provo council directs staff to start amending Parks and Recreation Master Plan; RDA board votes not to sell a property
The council voted 5-0 to have staff begin amending the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Sitting as the Redevelopment Agency board, members voted 4-1 not to sell an RDA property, with Board Member Handley opposed.
- Amendment to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Approved · 5-0
- Possible sale of an RDA property (Redevelopment Agency board) Approved · 4-1
Tue, Oct 7 · City Council
Council adopts four station area plans 4-2; RAP tax hearing held
On Oct. 7 the council adopted four station area plans into the General Plan, 4-2 with Council Members MacKay and Bogdin opposed. It also approved a $520,620.12 golf course lease revenue appropriation and funding for…
Tue, Oct 7 · City Council
Council pins badges on new police officers
The 5:30 p.m. Oct. 7 meeting was a ceremony for the pinning of badges for newly sworn police officers; no votes were recorded.
Tue, Oct 7 · City Council work session
Work meeting removes Provo River setback exemption, moves against one-lot ADU approvals
On Oct. 7 the council voted 6-0 to direct a Provo River design corridor concept and to remove an exemption to the 100-foot river setback, and 5-1 to draft an intent statement disfavoring one-lot ADU approvals.
- Provo River setback and design standards Approved · 6-0
- Accessory dwelling unit area ordinance Approved · 5-1
September 2025
Tue, Sep 23 · City Council
Council approves data center overlay zone, four rezones; ADU change fails
On Sept. 23 the council approved a data center overlay zone and removal of data centers as permitted uses (both 7-0), four rezones, and accepted two Canyon Road annexation petitions.
- Rezone 920 S. 1020 W., to R1.7 Approved · 7-0
- Rezone 3200 W. Bulldog Lane Approved · 7-0
Tue, Sep 23 · City Council work session
Work meeting advances data center overlay, ADU code repeal and dog park priorities
On Sept. 23 the council voted 7-0 on changes to the data center overlay, repeal of City Code 14.30.040 and the Fiscal Year 2025 carryover, and 5-2 to prioritize dog parks at the RAH and Rock Canyon with planning for a…
- Rezone 3200 W. Bulldog Lane Discussed
- Rezone 2858 West Center Street Discussed
Tue, Sep 9 · City Council
Council approves Dixon rezone 4-3 with owner-occupancy agreement; Lakeview South rezone passes 6-1
On Sept. 9 the council corrected the 2025-26 certified tax rates (7-0), approved a rezone at 2525 West 620 North 6-1, and approved a rezone at 1050 West 100 North 4-3 with a development agreement on owner occupancy.
- Rezone 2525 West 620 North, R1.8 to A1.1 Approved · 6-1
- Rezone 1050 West 100 North, R1.6 to VLDR Approved with conditions · 4-3
Tue, Sep 9 · City Council work session
Work meeting backs Bunnels Fork conservation easement 6-1, changes owner-occupant definition
On Sept. 9 the council voted 7-0 to remove a part of the 'owner occupant' definition in city code and to have staff return with options to revise Chapter 14.30, and voted 6-1 to support a conservation easement in…
- Rezone 1050 West 100 North Discussed
- Rezone 2525 West 620 North Discussed
August 2025
Tue, Aug 19 · City Council
Council accepts Canyon Road annexation petition, adopts 2026 meeting schedule
On Aug. 19 the council consented to board appointments, joined the Utah Valley HOME consortium, and accepted an annexation petition for about 16.67 acres at 4505 N. Canyon Road for further consideration, all 7-0.
- Annexation petition, 4505 N. Canyon Road Approved · 7-0
- Board and commission appointments Approved · 7-0
Tue, Aug 19 · City Council work session
Council directs staff to draft a data center overlay zone
At its Aug. 19 work meeting the council voted 7-0 to ask staff to draft legislation leading to a data center overlay zone.
- Data center policy and zoning Approved · 7-0
Tue, Aug 5 · City Council
Provo council approves two rezones, puts sales tax question on November ballot
The council voted 7-0 on all five action items on Aug. 5: level 2 fire restrictions, a local option sales tax opinion question for the Nov.
- Rezone 71 West 880 North, RC to CR Approved · 7-0
- Rezone 1400 South State Street, R1 to M1 Approved · 7-0
Tue, Aug 5 · City Council work session
Council previews two rezones at Aug. 5 work meeting
The work meeting heard presentations on two rezone requests, 1400 South State Street and 71 West 880 North, both set for the council meeting that evening. The council also held a closed meeting.
- Rezone 1400 South State Street, R1 to M1 Discussed
- Rezone 71 West 880 North, RC to CR Discussed
July 2025
Tue, Jul 22 · City Council
Council approves board appointments and a passport postage fee; hearing held on wastewater revenue bonds
Provo's council voted 7-0 to consent to board and commission appointments and 7-0 to add a congressional expedite passport postage fee to the consolidated fee schedule.
- Congressional expedite passport postage fee Approved · 7-0
- Board and commission appointments Approved · 7-0
Tue, Jul 22 · City Council work session
Provo council work meeting hears updates on 311, code enforcement and Slate Canyon parking
The council's July 22 work meeting was presentations only; no votes were recorded in the city's Summary of Action. Topics were a passport postage fee, Provo311 upgrades, code enforcement, Slate Canyon Drive parking…
- Passport expedite postage fee Discussed
- Urban farming policy for culinary water rates Discussed
Tue, Jul 8 · City Council
Council approves Provo station area plans 4-1, puts a sales tax question on the November ballot and rezones 1200 North Independence Avenue for housing
Provo's council approved the four Provo Station Area Plans as to form, 4-1 with Council Member Katrice MacKay opposed, and voted 5-0 to put a local option sales tax opinion question before voters on November 4, 2025.
- Provo Station Area Plans approved as to form Approved · 4-1
- General Plan Appendix B: moderate-income housing strategies Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jul 8 · City Council work session
Council work meeting previews sales tax ballot question and a Grandview South rezone; hears dog park and wastewater bond presentations
The council's work meeting was presentation only. Members heard previews of the November local option sales tax question, the 1200 North Independence Avenue rezone and moderate-income housing strategies for the General…
June 2025
Tue, Jun 17 · City Council
Council adopts $319.7 million FY2026 budget on a 5-2 vote and approves public safety impact fees
Provo's council adopted a $319,675,508 city budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, 5-2, with Council Members Katrice MacKay and Travis Hoban opposed.
- Public safety impact fee table Approved · 7-0
- FY2026 Provo City budget, $319,675,508 Approved · 5-2
Tue, Jun 17 · City Council work session
Council amends station area plans and votes 5-1 to reject Planning Commission recommendations on all four
At its work meeting the council voted 6-0 to add language to the FrontRunner and 400 South Station Area Plan encouraging homeownership and market-rate housing in the Franklin and Franklin South neighborhoods, then voted…
- Station area plans Approved · 5-1
- 2025 Business License and Rental Dwelling Fee Study Approved · 5-0
Tue, Jun 3 · City Council
Council approves 2025-29 Consolidated Plan, golf equipment leases and a constable appointment; budget hearings held
Provo's council approved the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan, leases for 80 electric golf carts and golf course maintenance equipment, year-end appropriations and several appointments, all 6-0.
- Lease with PNC Bank for 80 electric golf carts Approved · 6-0
- Lease with Zions Bank for golf course maintenance equipment Approved · 6-0
Tue, Jun 3 · City Council work session
Council backs a three-tier water rate structure on a 5-2 vote at work meeting
The council voted 5-2 to include a three-tiered water rate structure, based on a 3.3% revenue increase, in the FY2026 budget; Council Members Katrice MacKay and Travis Hoban voted no.
- Water rates Approved · 5-2
- Public safety impact fees ordinance Discussed
May 2025
Tue, May 20 · City Council
Council approves rezones at 3185 West 550 South for airport industrial use and 2000 N Canyon Road to R1.6
Provo's council passed two rezones unanimously: 3185 West 550 South from agricultural to airport industrial, and 2000 N Canyon Road from R1.8 to R1.6. It also approved a mayoral board appointment.
- Rezone 3185 West 550 South from A1.5 to Airport Industrial Approved · 6-0
- Rezone 2000 N Canyon Road from R1.8 to R1.6 Approved · 6-0
Tue, May 20 · City Council work session
Council authorizes engagement letter for internal audit services and previews FY26 budget details
The council voted 6-0 to authorize its chair to sign an engagement letter with Richard H. Bowler for internal audit services. Members also heard previews of two rezonings and a surplus parcel in South Fork Canyon, and…
- Rezone 2000 N Canyon Road Discussed
- Rezone 3185 West 550 South Discussed
Tue, May 6 · City Council
Council tentatively adopts FY2026 budgets, sets councilor and mayor pay, and rezones 2087 West Center Street for commercial use
Provo's council tentatively adopted the FY2026 city, Redevelopment Agency and stormwater district budgets, with the stormwater budget passing 5-1.
- Rezone 2087 West Center Street from R1.8 to General Commercial Approved · 6-0
- Memorandum of agreement, Mountain Vista Business Park Approved · 6-0
Tue, May 6 · City Council work session
Council work meeting hears sustainability, Covey Center and river-channel presentations and extends handbook updates to the stormwater district
At its work meeting the council heard presentations on the 2024 Sustainability Report, the Covey Center's 2025-26 season and Provo River channel enhancement.
- Rezone 2087 West Center Street Discussed
- Provo River channel enhancement Discussed
April 2025
Tue, Apr 22 · City Council
Provo council approves Bee City USA 5-2, Lakeview Fields amendment and several rezones; rejects Provo Bay overlay
The council approved Bee City USA membership 5-2 and a Transportation Utility Fee ordinance 7-0, rezoned parcels on State Street and North 100 East, and approved a Lakeview Fields development agreement amendment.
- Conservation and Resiliency Plan appendix: Bee City USA affiliate Approved · 7-0
- Rezone at 3433 North 100 East from PO to SSC (Riverside) Approved with conditions · 7-0
Tue, Apr 22 · City Council work session
Council hears previews of four rezonings, a code change and a development agreement amendment ahead of its evening meeting
Provo's council work meeting was presentation only. Members heard previews of items due for votes that evening, including rezonings at 1780 South State Street, 3433 N 100 E and 130 S 2050 W and an amendment to the…
Tue, Apr 8 · City Council
Provo council creates Slate Canyon infrastructure district 5-1, rejects data centers at airport
The council created the Slate Canyon Public Infrastructure District 5-1, approved a Center Street rezone with a 50-foot setback 5-1, and moved $383,532 to fire department needs and $1 million to the insurance and claims…
- Rezone at 3410 West Center Street from A1.10 to AI (Fort Utah) Approved with conditions · 5-1
- Slate Canyon Public Infrastructure District Approved · 5-1
Tue, Apr 8 · City Council work session
Provo work session moves water fee changes to April 22 and directs staff to draft a data center policy
The council voted 6-0 to take up water fee changes and a Transportation Utility Fee ordinance at the April 22 meeting and to have staff develop a comprehensive data center policy. Council Member Travis Hoban was excused.
- Rezone at 3410 West Center Street Discussed
- Water fees on the consolidated fee schedule Approved · 6-0
March 2025
Tue, Mar 25 · City Council
Provo council approves $30.8 million wastewater plant appropriation and fire engine financing, all 7-0
The council approved a $30,780,907 wastewater fund appropriation, lease-purchase financing for two fire engines amended to $2,707,500, and rezones on North Canyon Road and West 280 South, all 7-0.
Tue, Mar 25 · City Council work session
Provo work session asks to convene constable nominating commission 6-1 and shifts ADU reports to quarterly
The council voted 6-1 to convene a nominating commission for city constable, unanimously changed ADU enforcement reporting to quarterly by email, and kept the status quo on extra living space for elderly persons while…
Tue, Mar 11 · City Council
Provo council approves $19.5 million airport terminal appropriation, adds conditional-use rule for group quarters
The council approved the Utah County interlocal agreement for the airport terminal expansion 6-1 and a $19.5 million appropriation 7-0.
- Rezone 0.82 acres at 4122 North Canyon Road from RA to R1.10 (North Timpview) Approved · 7-0
- RDA services agreement with Provo City Approved · 7-0
Tue, Mar 11 · City Council work session
Provo work session backs off-leash dog hours feedback 4-3, previews zoning, budget and $30.8 million wastewater bonds
The council voted 4-3 to gather feedback from the next five neighborhood district meetings on time-limited off-leash dog hours in city parks.
February 2025
Tue, Feb 25 · City Council
Provo council approves election code changes and surplus parcel at 3100 West 240 North, both 7-0
The council approved an ordinance amending the city election code and a resolution placing a parcel near 3100 West 240 North on the surplus property list, each 7-0.
- Amendments to city election code Approved · 7-0
- Employee of the Month, February 2025 Discussed
Tue, Feb 25 · City Council work session
Provo work session previews airport expansion funding and sales-tax payments
The council heard presentations on the FY2026 budget calendar, Provo Towne Centre mall incentives, housing and transportation utility funds, and previewed several March 11 items, including a $19.5 million appropriation…
Tue, Feb 11 · City Council
Provo council creates Airport Department and rezones three parcels, denies Canyon Road rezone 5-2
The council created an Airport Department and consented to the airport director appointment, both 7-0. It approved zone changes at 1122 South 900 East, 895 West 2000 North (4-3) and 916 West 1150 South, and rejected a…
Tue, Feb 11 · City Council work session
Provo work session names three to compensation commission and approves FY2026 council priorities 6-0
The council accepted three names for the Elected Official Compensation Commission on a 5-0 vote and approved its budget priorities for the administration 6-0.
January 2025
Tue, Jan 28 · City Council
Provo council approves Maeser rezone 7-0, airport state loan and noise ordinance
The council approved the rezone at 577 East 400 South, a state infrastructure bank loan for the airport, a noise ordinance with landscaping-equipment hours limited to 8 a.m.
- Rezone at 577 East 400 South (R1.6 to LDR) Approved · 7-0
- Rezone at 895 West 2000 North (RC to LDR) Continued
Tue, Jan 28 · City Council work session
Provo work session sends Bee City USA membership forward 5-2 and asks staff to bring tiered water rates back Feb. 11
The council's work meeting advanced a Bee City USA agreement on a 5-2 vote and directed staff to return to the Feb. 11 night meeting with proposed tiered water rates and rates for multifamily and commercial customers.
- Zone change at 577 East 400 South, R1.6 to Low Density Residential (Maeser) Discussed
- Tiered water rates Discussed · 4-3
Tue, Jan 14 · City Council
Provo council elects Garrett chair, approves 25-acre industrial rezone 6-1 and Lakeview annexation
The council elected Gary Garrett chair and Rachel Whipple vice-chair, approved a 15.6-acre annexation near Lakeview Parkway and a water impact fee increase, and rezoned about 25 acres at 3450 West Center Street for a…
Tue, Jan 14 · City Council work session
Provo work session defines owner occupancy for townhome rezone, postpones solar vote 5-2
The council voted 7-0 to tell Development Services how it defines for-sale owner occupancy for the 5568 North Canyon Road townhome rezone, and voted 5-2 to postpone the evening vote on rooftop solar rates to a future…
- Annexation near 1000 N. Lakeview Parkway Discussed
- Rezone at 3450 West Center Street Discussed
December 2024
Tue, Dec 17 · City Council
Provo council approves Northeast Neighborhoods Plan, continues 100-unit Canyon Road rezone
The council approved the Northeast Neighborhoods Plan 7-0 and voted 6-1 to continue a rezone for a 100-unit apartment building at 2000 N.
- Northeast Neighborhoods Plan Approved · 7-0
- Rezone R1.8 to MDR for 100-unit apartments at 2000 N. Canyon Road Continued · 6-1
Tue, Dec 17 · City Council work session
Provo work session shapes noise ordinance rewrite and election code changes
With Council Member Travis Hoban excused for part of the votes, the council amended the Northeast Neighborhoods Plan language, shaped a noise ordinance rewrite, and amended the election code.
- Northeast Neighborhoods Plan Approved · 6-0
- Rezone for 100-unit apartments at 2000 N. Canyon Road Discussed
Tue, Dec 3 · City Council
Provo council denies Maeser rezone as proposed, tightens sign rules, adopts ADU permit limits 4-3
The council voted 6-1 to deny a rezone at 577 East 400 South as proposed and asked staff to work with the applicant on a version addressing owner occupancy with less density.
Tue, Dec 3 · City Council work session
Provo work session previews Major Crimes Task Force amendment and police language incentive
The council heard presentations on a Utah County Major Crimes Task Force interlocal amendment and a $30,000 police language incentive allocation, and previewed two items for that evening's meeting. No votes are recorded.
- Rezone at 577 East 400 South Discussed
- $30,000 for Police Language Incentive Program Discussed
November 2024
Tue, Nov 19 · City Council
Provo council approves $37 million wastewater bonds, a rezone at 1534 S. 1100 W. and ADU changes
The council authorized issuing wastewater revenue bonds, approved a rezone at 1534 South 1100 West on a 6-1 vote, and approved several code changes, including ADU standards on a 6-1 vote.
- Rezone at 1534 South 1100 West Approved · 6-1
- Combined public safety impact fee Approved · 7-0
Tue, Nov 19 · City Council work session
Provo work session backs exploring Best Friends cat pilot on 5-2 vote
The council voted 5-2 to recommend that the administration explore an MOU on the Best Friends pilot program for cats. Other items, including two new airport positions and municipal bonding, were presentations.
- Rezone at 1534 South 1100 West Discussed
- Two full-time airport operations specialists Discussed
Tue, Nov 5 · City Council
Provo council moves $220,000 to Fire Station 1 construction and designates City Center survey area
The council voted 7-0 to transfer $220,000 into the Legacy CIP Fund for Fire Station #1 construction costs. The Redevelopment Agency board also voted 7-0 to designate a survey area for the proposed City Center Community…
- Redevelopment Agency: survey area for City Center project area Approved · 7-0
- Transfer of $220,000 for Fire Station #1 construction Approved · 7-0
Tue, Nov 5 · City Council work session
Provo work session sets solar-rate and water-rate follow-ups, starts vacant property registry
The council heard a long list of presentations before its evening meeting and took four actions: it set a January 28 return date for water rates, asked Provo Power to explore a solar credit option, directed staff to…
- Combining fire and police impact fees into a public safety impact fee Discussed
- Water rates Approved · 7-0
October 2024
Tue, Oct 15 · City Council
Provo council approves 1992 N Geneva Road rezone 5-0; Fire Station #1 funding continued
With Council Members MacKay and Christensen excused, the council approved a rezone at 1992 North Geneva Road from R1.20 to Low Density Residential, 5-0.
Tue, Oct 15 · City Council work session
Provo council asks for nine-year water rate plan, backs City Center redevelopment survey map
The Provo Municipal Council asked Public Works to return next budget season with a nine-year water rate plan that explores tiered rates, on a 4-1 vote.
- Rezone request for 1992 N. Geneva Road (R1.20 to LDR) Discussed
- Water rate recommendations Approved · 4-1
Tue, Oct 1 · City Council
Provo council approves Hillsides and Canyons Plan appendix and board appointments
The council approved an ordinance adding a new appendix to the Hillsides and Canyons Plan and a slate of board and commission appointments, both 7-0. It also heard the fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 report.
- Hillsides and Canyons Plan: new appendix Approved · 7-0
- Board and commission appointments Approved · 7-0
Tue, Oct 1 · City Council work session
Provo work session previews wetland mitigation and Fire Station #1 items
In a work meeting, the council heard presentations on a revised wetland mitigation plan for the Noorda Osteopathic School of Medicine, an appropriation for Fire Station #1, and the Housing Summit. No votes were recorded.
September 2024
Tue, Sep 17 · City Council
Provo council approves Water Master Plan, Freedom Plaza project area plans and a River Run Drive rezone
The council approved a General Plan amendment for the Water Master Plan, an urban forestry update and two Freedom Plaza redevelopment plans, all 7-0.
Tue, Sep 17 · City Council work session
Provo work session votes 6-1 against contributing to local government disaster fund
The council voted 6-1 not to contribute money to the local government disaster fund during a budget carryover report. Members previewed items for the evening meeting and heard of a $214,600 affordable housing set-aside…
Tue, Sep 3 · City Council
Provo council approves rezone of 1.53 acres at 484 N 2760 W; flex-industrial request continued
The council approved a rezone of about 1.53 acres at 484 N 2760 W from Agricultural to One-Family Residential, 7-0. A downtown marquee sign amendment and a 24-acre flex-industrial rezone request near 3450 West Center…
Tue, Sep 3 · City Council work session
Provo work session votes 4-3 to direct repeal of the single-property ADU special use permit
The council voted 4-3 to direct staff to draft language repealing the single-property Special Use Permit for accessory dwelling units.
August 2024
Tue, Aug 20 · City Council
Provo council adopts $292.2 million budget 6-1 and denies electronic sign ordinance 4-3
The Provo Municipal Council adopted the fiscal year 2025 budget of $292,212,512 on a 6-1 vote, with Council Member Travis Hoban opposed.
- Fiscal year 2025 budget: $292,212,512 Approved · 6-1
- Permitted locations for electronic display signs Denied · 3-4
Tue, Aug 20 · City Council work session
Provo work session sends ADU, rental-disclosure and family-definition directions to staff
In a work meeting, the council gave staff a series of directions on accessory dwelling units and rental rules. It voted 6-1 to lower the age for the elderly extra-living-space provision from 65 to 60, and 6-1 to keep…
- Upcoming sidewalk projects Discussed
- Alarm billing ordinance change Discussed
Tue, Aug 6 · City Council
Provo council denies 210 S 500 W rezone, approves parking-code and senior-housing funding items
The Provo Municipal Council denied a rezone of property at 210 S 500 W from Residential Conservation to General Commercial, 1-6. It approved changes to manufactured home park and mixed-use parking rules, two…
Tue, Aug 6 · City Council work session
Provo work session hears bridge update, then votes 6-1 to move the Youth City Council out of city code
In a 2:30 p.m. work meeting, the council heard an update on the Provo River Bridge and Trail at 820 North and previewed several items for that evening's meeting.
- Preview: rezone at 210 S 500 W Discussed
- Provo River Bridge and Trail at 820 North Discussed
July 2024
Tue, Jul 16 · City Council
Provo council approves Critical Hillside Overlay changes and neighborhood district rules, Energy Director appointment
The council approved amendments to the Critical Hillside Overlay Zone 7-0 and changes to the Neighborhood District Program 6-1 with Council Member Becky Bogdin opposed.
- Critical Hillside Overlay Zone amendments Approved · 7-0
- Cross connection control and backflow prevention code updates Approved · 7-0
Tue, Jul 16 · City Council work session
Provo council work session directs staff on RV rules and a water-resources addition to the Hillsides plan
The Provo Municipal Council met at noon in a hybrid work meeting. Members voted 6-0 to have staff bring back an option on recreational-vehicle and trailer code language, and 6-0 to add a water-resources point to a…
- Critical Hillside Overlay Zone amendment (PLOTA20240176) Discussed
- Hillsides and Canyons Plan: new appendix Approved · 6-0
June 2024
Tue, Jun 18 · City Council
Provo council denies Arbors on the Avenue rezone 6-1, approves 1630 S Nevada Ave housing zone 5-2
The council denied the Arbors on the Avenue rezone at 5610 N University Avenue 6-1, approved a rezone at 1730 N 2300 W 7-0, and approved a 1630 S Nevada Ave rezone 5-2 with a request for Critical Hillside Overlay…
- Rezone of 1730 N 2300 W Approved · 7-0
- Rezone of 5610 N University Avenue for Arbors on the Avenue Denied · 1-6
Tue, Jun 18 · City Council work session
Provo council work session votes 5-2 to remove fee waivers from neighborhood district code
The council voted 5-2 to direct staff to draft language removing fee waivers from Section 2.29 of city code and 5-2 to keep the current appointment process for neighborhood districts.
Tue, Jun 11 · City Council work session
Provo council special budget work meeting covered FY25 budget amendments and property tax
The council held a special budget work meeting on June 11 on tentative FY25 budget amendments and the FY25 budget and property tax, followed by a possible closed session.
- FY25 budget and property tax Pending
- FY25 tentative budget amendments Pending
Tue, Jun 4 · City Council
Provo council approves Orem boundary adjustments and rezones for 1098 N Geneva Road and Lakeview Parkway
The council voted 7-0 on three Provo-Orem boundary ordinances, a rezone of 2662 West Lakeview Parkway to shopping center use, a rezone of 1098 N Geneva Road with a transferable development rights receiving overlay, and…
- Rezone of 2662 West Lakeview Parkway Approved · 7-0
- Rezone of 1098 N Geneva Road Approved · 7-0
Tue, Jun 4 · City Council work session
Provo council work session backs city paying Tier II retirement contributions for public safety officers, 6-0
The council voted 6-0, with Council Member Travis Hoban excused, to have the city pick up required Utah Retirement Systems member contributions for Tier II police officers and firefighters.
May 2024
Tue, May 14 · City Council
Provo council approves 1354 N Geneva Road rezone and amended Canyon Road development agreement, 5-0
With Councilors Christensen and Handley excused, the council voted 5-0 on every action: a rezone at 1354 N Geneva Road, an amended development agreement at 2050 North Canyon Road with added owner-occupancy language…
- Rezone of 1354 N Geneva Road, Lakeview North Approved · 5-0
- Amended development agreement, 2050 North Canyon Road Approved with conditions · 5-0
Tue, May 14 · City Council work session
Provo council work session asks for property tax models including a 3% general operations increase
The council voted 6-1 to have staff prepare property tax models including a 3% increase in the general operations rate, and 6-1 to model the Library Board's recommended increase. Council Member Travis Hoban opposed both.
- Rezone of 1354 N Geneva Road Discussed
- Rezone of 1098 N Geneva Road Discussed
April 2024
Tue, Apr 30 · City Council
Provo council denies Arbors on the Avenue rezone 6-1 at 5610 N University Avenue
The council denied, 6-1, a rezone for the Arbors on the Avenue project at 5610 N University Avenue. It also approved an audit firm contract, removal of the telecom debt charge, a $20,000 appropriation for a fee study…
Tue, Apr 30 · City Council work session
Provo council work session recommends Slate Canyon Drive parking rules and pauses new ADU decisions
The council voted 7-0 to recommend a parking regulation area on Slate Canyon Drive and, 5-2, to spend four months evaluating education and enforcement on illegal accessory dwelling units, during which it intends to make…
- Rezone of 5610 N University Avenue (Arbors on the Avenue) Discussed
- Tiered water rate recommendations Approved · 4-3
Tue, Apr 16 · City Council
Provo council bans artificial turf in front and side yards 5-2, accepts Lakeview North annexation petition
The council voted 5-2 to ban artificial turf in front yards, side yards and parkstrips, and approved a new public works director, a telecom franchise and short-term rental changes.
Tue, Apr 16 · City Council work session
Provo council work session backs wider tiered water rates 4-3 and orders a fee study on rental licenses
In its morning work meeting the council voted 4-3 to support expanding tiered water rates and asked for revenue models. It also directed staff to pursue a fee study on rental dwelling licenses, with Council Member Craig…
March 2024
Tue, Mar 19 · City Council
Council creates Human Resources department and approves defined nuisances ordinance; Canyon Road review continued
The council unanimously created a Department of Human Resources, consented to the HR director appointment, appointed Metropolitan Water District of Provo board members and amended the defined nuisances code.
Tue, Mar 19 · City Council work session
Work meeting: council asks for Slate Canyon Drive night-parking permit options
The council unanimously asked staff for information on a Slate Canyon Drive parking permit program allowing unrestricted daytime parking and permit-only parking at night.
- Property tax Discussed
- Fiscal 2025 budget: Customer Service Discussed
Tue, Mar 5 · City Council
Council vacates Temple Hill Drive, sells portion to LDS Church and adopts TDR overlay zone 5-1
The council vacated Temple Hill Drive and approved the sale of a 0.366-acre parcel in the vacated right-of-way to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, both 6-0.
- Transferable Development Rights (TDR) Overlay Zone Approved · 5-1
- Tenant identification wall signs, downtown Approved · 5-1
Tue, Mar 5 · City Council work session
Work meeting: council directs staff on dog penalties, short-term rental caps, rental fees and homeowner occupancy
The council gave a series of staff directions, all approved 6-0 with Council Member Rachel Whipple excused: reduce dog waste penalties, report on off-leash dog options, study a short-term rental cap, review rental…
- Rental dwelling licenses and fees Approved
- Fiscal 2025 budget: Council Office Discussed
February 2024
Tue, Feb 20 · City Council
Council approves sales tax payments to three shopping centers, $665,325 airport transfer and Lakeshore Drive rezone
The council unanimously approved three sales tax increment payments, trail funding, two budget transfers and a rezone of property on Lakeshore Drive to open space.
Tue, Feb 20 · City Council work session
Work meeting: council narrowly directs staff to develop multi-family amenity menu in place of EV requirements
By a 4-3 vote the council directed staff to bring back a menu of multi-family amenity options with incentives, in a discussion of electric vehicle infrastructure requirements. Other items were presentations.
Tue, Feb 13 · City Council work session
Council ratifies fiscal 2025 priorities and asks staff to fund license plate readers
The council unanimously asked administrative staff to prepare an appropriation for license plate readers used in parking enforcement, and approved without objection a fiscal 2025 priorities statement.
- Fiscal 2024-25 budget preparations and priorities Approved · 7-0
- Refining council budget priorities for fiscal 2025 Discussed
Tue, Feb 6 · City Council
Council approves three Orem boundary adjustments and a Riverwoods rezone tied to a development agreement
The council unanimously approved three common-boundary ordinances with Orem, a $119,000 firefighter market adjustment, a citywide code cleanup and a zone change for about 1.04 acres on Edgewood Drive, contingent on a…
- Zone change for 1.04 acres at 4981 N. Edgewood Drive (Village at Riverwoods) Approved with conditions · 7-0
- $119,000 mid-year market adjustment for firefighters Approved · 7-0
Tue, Feb 6 · City Council work session
Work meeting previews trail funding, a 68-acre West Provo annexation and Temple Hill Drive vacation
The council heard presentations only on sales tax reimbursement payments, an Airport Fund loan payment, Provo River Trail funding, a proposed 68-acre annexation along Lakeview Parkway, an Orem utilities agreement and a…
January 2024
Tue, Jan 23 · City Council
Council creates audit committee and revises Neighborhood District Program
The Provo Municipal Council unanimously created a Council Audit Committee and amended the city's internal auditing duties. It also amended city code on the Neighborhood District Program, 6-0, with Council Member Travis…
- Ordinance amending internal auditing duties Approved · 7-0
- Ordinance amending the Neighborhood District Program Approved · 6-0
Tue, Jan 23 · City Council work session
Work meeting: council asks staff to study repealing ADU special use permits and drafts ban in two zones
In a work meeting, the council directed staff on accessory dwelling units, short-term rentals and a firefighter pay adjustment. Two ADU motions passed: one 7-0 and one 6-1.
Tue, Jan 16 · City Council work session
Council narrows fiscal 2025 budget priorities to owner occupancy, street safety and code enforcement
At its budget priorities work meeting, the Provo Municipal Council reviewed progress on its fiscal 2024 priorities and held a series of non-binding votes to narrow its fiscal 2025 priorities.
- Council priorities for fiscal 2025 Discussed
Tue, Jan 9 · City Council
Provo council elects MacKay chair and Whipple vice-chair, passes ADU ordinance and sets review of chapter 14.30
The council elected Katrice MacKay as chair and Rachel Whipple as vice-chair for 2024, each by unanimous vote. It approved the accessory dwelling unit ordinance 7-0 and passed four motions to review ADU rules at a work…
- $60,000 Covey Center appropriation and transfer from General Fund Approved · 7-0
- $81,400 General Fund appropriation Approved · 7-0
Tue, Jan 9 · City Council work session
Provo council approves 2024 committee assignments and amends Audit Committee charter
The council approved its 2024 board and committee assignments 7-0 and voted to amend the proposed Audit Committee Charter to set two-year terms (6-1) and to include at least two public members (7-0).
December 2023
Tue, Dec 12 · City Council
Provo council adopts Hillsides and Canyons Plan, River and Lakeshore Plan and approves Agritourism Overlay 5-2
The council adopted the Provo Hillsides and Canyons Plan with amendments and the Provo River and Lakeshore Plan, approved the Agritourism Overlay Zone 5-2, and approved a $3,659,000 Engineering CIP appropriation with a…
- General Plan amendment: Provo Hillsides and Canyons Plan Approved with conditions · 6-0
- General Plan amendment: Provo River and Lakeshore Plan Approved · 6-0
Tue, Dec 12 · City Council work session
Provo council work session adopts Council Handbook changes 5-0 with one abstention
The council adopted proposed Council Handbook changes 5-0, with Council Member Rachel Whipple abstaining and Council Member Travis Hoban excused.
- Rezone 0.46 acres at 963 W 500 N Discussed
- Hillsides and Canyons Plan Discussed
November 2023
Tue, Nov 14 · City Council
Provo council approves $1.3 million airport appropriation, Geneva Road rezone and Fort Utah industrial rezone 4-3
The council approved a $1,313,300 Airport Fund appropriation 7-0 and a Geneva Road planned-development rezone with a development agreement, adding an owner-occupancy covenant.
- Agritourism Overlay Zone Continued · 7-0
- Rezone 16.9 acres at 1069 N Geneva Rd to R1.8(PD) with development agreement Approved with conditions · 7-0
Tue, Nov 14 · City Council work session
Provo council work session previews rezones, sewer plans and 820 North bridge agreement
The work meeting recorded discussion only on every item, with no votes. Members previewed the rezones and code changes set for the evening's council meeting, and several appropriations and agreements headed for later…
- Rezone 16.9 acres at 1069 N Geneva Rd Discussed
- Agritourism Overlay Zone Discussed
October 2023
Tue, Oct 17 · City Council
Provo council approves gateway standards, two zone map changes and Provo-Orem boundary resolutions, all 5-0
With Council Members Fillmore and Hoban excused, the council approved every action item 5-0. These included adopting the Provo Gateway Standards, rezoning 156 W 500 S to ITOD with a development agreement, removing the…
- General Plan amendment: Provo Gateway Standards Approved · 5-0
- Rezone swap at 310 S and 358 S 2470 W (Provo Bay) Approved · 5-0
Tue, Oct 17 · City Council work session
Provo council work session directs ADU cleanup, short-term rental license rules and redistricting guidebook
At its work meeting the council voted 4-0 on three motions on accessory dwelling units, including cleanup language to remove zones where ADUs are permitted but cannot realistically be built.
- Rezone swap at 310 S and 358 S 2470 W Discussed
- Rezone 156 W 500 S to ITOD Discussed
Tue, Oct 3 · City Council
Provo council approves Critical Hillside Overlay changes 5-0 and adopts 2024 meeting schedule
With Council Members Fillmore and MacKay excused, the council approved 5-0 changes to limits of disturbance and clustering requirements in the Critical Hillside Overlay Zone.
Tue, Oct 3 · City Council work session
Provo council directs zoning code rewrite, tier-one gateway change and 'soft penalties' for dog violations
At its work meeting the council voted 5-0 to move the State Street gateway at the Provo/Springville line to Tier One, and 5-0 to ask staff for a zoning code rewrite request for proposals including form-based code in the…
- Gateway Standards Approved · 5-0
- Provo River Delta Project update Discussed
September 2023
Tue, Sep 19 · City Council
Provo council approves open-space subdivision code changes and surplus parcel sale; medical school agreement passes 6-1
The Provo Municipal Council approved a code amendment on Planned Development Overlay Zones and open space subdivisions 7-0 and agreed to sell a 0.353-acre parcel near Lakeshore Drive and Center Street to the adjoining…
Tue, Sep 19 · City Council work session
Provo council work session hears mayor's 'Big 6' update, economic development and innovation grant reports
The council's work meeting was made up of presentations. Members heard the mayor's office quarterly update on its 'Big 6' priorities, an economic development update and a report on FY2023 Innovation Grant Fund projects.
Tue, Sep 5 · City Council
Provo council approves $1.5 million for Fire Station 1 and board appointments
On September 5, 2023 the council held a badge pinning and recognized Chief Administrative Officer Wayne Parker on his retirement, approved board and commission appointments and appropriated $1,500,000 in the Legacy CIP…
- $1.5 million for Fire Station 1 Approved · 7-0
- Appointments to boards and commissions Approved · 7-0
Tue, Sep 5 · City Council work session
Provo council asks staff to study short-term rental licensing and shifts Fire Station 1 funding sources
At the September 5, 2023 work meeting the council directed staff on short-term rentals, rental dwelling license fees and tiered water rates, and voted 6-1 to fund Fire Station 1 with $850,000 from Legacy CIP fund…
- Tiered water rates Approved · 5-1
- River District project and boundary line adjustments Discussed
August 2023
Tue, Aug 22 · City Council
Provo council adopts FY2024 budget 6-1, approves Mix agreement amendment 5-2 and Airport Industrial rezone
On August 22, 2023 the council consented to a Fire Chief appointment, rezoned about 6.9 acres at 3155 W. Center Street to Airport Industrial, approved a communication tower code change and a Rocky Mountain Power…
Tue, Aug 22 · City Council work session
Provo council sets general operations tax rate at 0.000576 on third motion and puts $151,943 toward a police officer
At the August 22, 2023 work meeting two property tax rate motions failed 3-4 before the council passed a rate of 0.000576 on a 6-1 vote and directed the resulting $151,943 in additional revenue to the Police Department.
- Rezone at 3155 W. Center Street (PLRZ20230166) Discussed
- Property tax rate for general operations Approved · 6-1
Tue, Aug 1 · City Council
Provo council directs staff to draft an A1-zone overlay in place of meeting-hall rule and adopts Conservation and Resiliency Plan
On August 1, 2023 the council received the Environmental Stewardship Award, approved a Board of Adjustment appointment, adopted the Conservation and Resiliency Plan as part of the General Plan and, in place of the…
Tue, Aug 1 · City Council work session
Provo council signals support for River District boundary change and asks for more water-rate data
At the August 1, 2023 work meeting the council held a straw vote 5-0 in general support of a River District boundary change, subject to a river trail easement and legal process, and asked for more data on tiered water…
- Tiered water rates Approved · 5-0
- River District project and boundary line adjustments Approved · 5-0
July 2023
Tue, Jul 18 · City Council
Provo council annexes about 9 acres on Canyon Road and narrowly approves 2075 W. Center Street rezone 4-3
On July 18, 2023 the council approved annexation of two parcels totaling about 9.1 acres near 5500 North Canyon Road, a rezone on North Canyon Road, and, on a 4-3 vote, a rezone of about 2 acres at 2075 W.
Tue, Jul 18 · City Council work session
Provo RDA board backs raising The Mix tax increment to $2.5 million on a 6-2 vote
At the July 18, 2023 work meeting the RDA board approved increasing the tax increment for Rivers Edge on University (The Mix) to $2.5 million, and voted 7-0 to have two versions of the Noorda College agreement drafted.
June 2023
Tue, Jun 20 · City Council
Provo council limits RVs to one per property with a 7-day period, approves agriculture protection areas and tentative $342 million budget
On June 20, 2023 the council approved a revised rule on boats, recreational vehicles and trailers, adopted procedures for agriculture protection areas and approved the tentative fiscal 2024 budget of $342,097,249 on a…
- Consolidated fee schedule and pay range table Approved · 6-0
- Interlocal agreement on the Provo Municipal Airport terminal Approved · 6-0
Tue, Jun 20 · City Council work session
Provo council advances RDA bylaws and proposes a $254,316 general operations tax increase on a 4-2 vote
At the June 20, 2023 work meeting the council moved RDA bylaws forward, set direction on apartment signs, housing and unreinforced masonry buildings, and voted 4-2 to propose a Truth in Taxation general operations rate…
Tue, Jun 13 · City Council work session
Provo council notices a $100,000 library property tax revenue increase at budget work meeting
At the June 13, 2023 budget work meeting the council received a procedures training and presentations on ARPA funds and the FY24 tentative budget.
- Property tax: library revenue increase Approved · 6-0
- Unencumbered ARPA funds Discussed
Tue, Jun 6 · City Council
Provo council approves $381,000 golf cart storage loan, Annual Action Plan and downtown parking rules
With Council Member George Handley excused, the council voted 6-0 on all actions: board appointments, a $381,000 interfund loan and appropriation for a golf cart storage facility, the Program Year 2023 Annual Action…
Tue, Jun 6 · City Council work session
Provo council asks staff for more detail on apartment sign rules and votes to meet as a seven-member RDA board
At its June 6, 2023 work meeting the Provo Municipal Council heard presentations on boat and RV parking, downtown parking, homelessness efforts, year-end appropriations and property tax.
- Property tax Discussed
- Fiscal Year 2023 year-end cleanup appropriations Discussed
May 2023
Tue, May 16 · City Council
Provo council tentatively adopts FY2024 budgets and approves Downtown Master Plan update
With Council Members George Handley and Travis Hoban excused, the council voted 5-0 to tentatively adopt FY2023-24 budgets for the city, Redevelopment Agency and Stormwater Service District, and to approve a Downtown…
Tue, May 16 · City Council work session
Provo council previews evening items and hears FY2024 budget, fee schedule and revenue briefings
The work meeting was presentation only. The council previewed items set for that evening, heard about the Redevelopment Agency, golf cart storage building appropriation and homelessness efforts, and reviewed FY2024…
- General Plan Appendix C amendment Discussed
- Rezone at 2075 W. Center St. Discussed
Tue, May 2 · City Council
Provo council approves $1.06 million for Mountain Vista road and two Canyon Road land-use changes
With Council Members Bill Fillmore and George Handley excused, the council voted 5-0 to appropriate $1,060,000 for the Mountain Vista Business Park road, accept an annexation petition for about 9.1 acres on Canyon Road…
Tue, May 2 · City Council work session
Provo council asks staff for zoning code rewrite plan within five months and landscaping code changes for commercial properties
The council voted 6-0, with Council Member Bill Fillmore excused, to ask staff to report back within five months with next steps and an outline for a new zoning ordinance.
- Rezone at 2050 N. Canyon Rd. Discussed
- General Plan map change at 2050 N. Canyon Rd. Discussed
April 2023
Tue, Apr 18 · City Council
Provo council approves 106-acre East Bay annexation, micromobility rules and three rezones
With Council Member George Handley excused, the council voted 6-0 on every action item, including annexing about 106 acres near 2250 S.
Tue, Apr 18 · City Council work session
Provo council work meeting previews that evening's items and hears FY2024 budget briefings
The council previewed items scheduled for its evening meeting and heard FY2024 budget presentations for Legal, the Council Office, Library, Energy, Customer Service and the airport, plus fleet management and flood…
- Annexation of about 106 acres at about 2250 S. 950 E. Discussed
- Rezone at 141 E. 500 N. Discussed
March 2023
Tue, Mar 28 · City Council
Provo council approves fireworks rules, fire plan review fees, HOME-ARP plan and Edgewood Drive street vacation
The council unanimously approved a citywide fireworks ordinance, updated fire plan review fees, a $5,144,957 HOME-ARP allocation plan, a vote-by-mail election agreement with Utah County and a street vacation for…
Tue, Mar 28 · City Council work session
Provo council votes 6-0 to cap sidewalk speeds at 10 mph in draft micromobility code
At its work meeting the council voted 6-0 to add a section to the draft micromobility code barring any device from traveling more than 10 mph on a public sidewalk.
- Canyon and Foothills Plan and River and Lakeshore Plan Discussed
- Fire plan review fees Discussed
Tue, Mar 14 · City Council
Provo council approves $36.75 million water revenue bonds and rezone for 11.71 acres on Edgewood Drive
The council voted 7-0 to authorize up to $36,750,000 in water revenue bonds and 7-0 to rezone about 11.71 acres at 5515 N. Edgewood Dr. to PO with a development agreement.
Tue, Mar 14 · City Council work session
Provo council directs staff to prepare Provo-specific water conservation options, 6-1
The council voted 6-1 to have staff return by the end of April with options for a Provo-specific water management plan. It also heard presentations on detached ADU impact fees, west side FEMA maps and FY2024 budgets…
February 2023
Tue, Feb 28 · City Council
Provo council approves downtown rezone for 466 South 100 West apartments 5-0
With Council Members Travis Hoban and Bill Fillmore excused, the council approved 5-0 a zone change from ITOD to DT1 at 466 South 100 West for a new apartment building.
- Rezone at 466 South 100 West from ITOD to DT1 Approved · 5-0
- Interfund loan payment from General Fund to Airport Fund Approved · 6-0
Tue, Feb 28 · City Council work session
Provo council work meeting hears IT assessment, budget briefings and levee update; no votes taken
The council heard presentations on an IT assessment, the Recreation Facilities Capital Fund, FY2024 budgets for administrative services, police and fire, and the Westside Levee plan. Every item was presentation only.
Tue, Feb 14 · City Council
Provo council advances Scotty Dog annexation petition 7-0, continues downtown rezone
The council voted 7-0 to accept the Scotty Dog Annexation petition for further consideration, approved a fireworks code change and held a public hearing on HOME ARP funds.
- Scotty Dog Annexation petition Approved · 7-0
- Rezone at 466 South 100 West from ITOD to DT1 Continued
Tue, Feb 14 · City Council work session
Provo work session covers tree policy, sustainability report, water treatment plant
The council discussed tree management policies, the 2022 sustainability report, a supplementary housing audit and a water treatment plant update, and previewed the Scotty Dog annexation petition and two code changes.
- Preview: Scotty Dog annexation petition Discussed
- Water treatment plant update Discussed
January 2023
Tue, Jan 31 · City Council
Provo council approves Orem dispatch merger funding of $1.64 million, 7-0
The council approved a dispatch services agreement and appropriated $1,637,667 in a new Emergency Response Fund, plus a $671,520 transfer, to combine Orem and Provo dispatch.
Tue, Jan 31 · City Council work session
Provo work session covers budget calendar, downtown parking, micro mobility
The council previewed two sales tax payments and discussed the fiscal 2023-24 budget calendar, downtown parking garages, a supplementary housing audit, alternative voting forms, micro mobility devices and committee…
Tue, Jan 17 · City Council
Provo council adopts new General Plan 7-0, elects MacKay chair
The council adopted the Provo City General Plan and appendices 7-0 after amending the ordinance to add appendices. It elected Katrice MacKay chair and Rachel Whipple vice-chair, and withdrew a resolution supporting…
- Adoption of the Provo City General Plan Approved · 7-0
- Resolution supporting state building energy-efficiency recommendations Withdrawn · 6-1
Tue, Jan 17 · City Council work session
Provo work session reviews dispatch agreement with Orem, council training
The council reviewed the Provo-Orem dispatch services agreement and annual council training, and previewed the General Plan adoption and an energy-efficiency resolution set for that evening.
Tue, Jan 10 · City Council work session
Provo work session reviews council priorities
The council reviewed progress on its fiscal 2022-23 priorities and discussed priorities for 2023 and fiscal 2023-24. A closed meeting was held.
December 2022
Tue, Dec 13 · City Council
Provo council approves airport-related plan changes 5-2, rejects 1220 E 960 S rezone 3-4
The council amended the General Plan map for two parcels on Center Street near 3410-3450 W to Airport-Related on 5-2 votes, with Council Members David Shipley and Travis Hoban opposed.
- Adoption of Provo City General Plan Discussed
- General Plan map change for about 24 acres at 3450 W Center St Approved · 5-2
Tue, Dec 13 · City Council work session
Provo work session previews airport plan changes, General Plan and dispatch agreement
The council's work meeting was largely previews of items set for that evening's meeting, including two airport-related General Plan changes, the General Plan, a towing grace period and a Parkway Village payment.
November 2022
Tue, Nov 29 · City Council
Provo council approves $15,050 for IT assessment, continues Provost South rezone
The Provo Municipal Council approved two board appointments and a $15,050 General Fund appropriation for an information technology assessment, each 7-0. It continued a rezone of a 0.22-acre lot at 1220 E 960 S.
- Rezone of 0.22 acres at 1220 E 960 S (Provost South) Continued
- Appropriation for IT assessment Approved · 7-0
Tue, Nov 29 · City Council work session
Provo council work session: motion on ADU neighbor-notice radius fails 3-3
In a work meeting, a motion to have staff bring back alternatives for expanding the radius in which neighbors can give input on accessory dwelling units failed on a 3-3 vote.
- Proposed new General Plan Discussed
- Accessory dwelling unit petition permit process No action · 3-3
Tue, Nov 15 · City Council
Council adopts Southwest Neighborhoods Plan and Percent-for-the-Arts program; continues 1220 E 960 S rezone
With three to four members excused, the Council adopted the Southwest Neighborhoods Plan and a Percent-for-the-Arts public art program, and approved a rezone at 515 S 700 E.
- Rezone of about 0.21 acres at 515 S 700 E Approved · 4-0
- Southwest Neighborhoods Plan Approved · 4-0
Tue, Nov 15 · City Council work session
Work meeting previews Southwest Neighborhoods Plan, towing and Neighborhood Program items
The Council's Nov. 15, 2022 work meeting included a BYU Provo City Lab presentation on station area plans and previews of the Southwest Neighborhoods Plan, a 515 S 700 E rezone, development standards references, the…
- Southwest Neighborhoods Plan Discussed
- Rezone of about 0.21 acres at 515 S 700 E Discussed
Tue, Nov 1 · City Council
Council approves $3M City Center demolition 4-3 and $5.5M sports park 7-0
The Council approved a $5.5 million regional sports park appropriation 7-0 and a $3 million appropriation for the old City Center site 4-3, after limiting its purposes to asbestos abatement, demolition and temporary…
- Rezone of about 0.22 acres at 1220 E 960 S Continued
- $245,000 for golf course construction costs Approved · 7-0
Tue, Nov 1 · City Council work session
Work meeting covers 1220 E 960 S rezone, hospital, housing and CDBG priorities
The Council's Nov. 1, 2022 work meeting included presentations from Intermountain Utah Valley Hospital, on conservation easements and on housing in Provo. It also reviewed the CAPER and CDBG/HOME funding priorities.
- Rezone of about 0.22 acres at 1220 E 960 S Discussed
- Housing in Provo Discussed
October 2022
Tue, Oct 18 · City Council
Council approves Lakeview Parkway warehouse rezone, boundary shift and accessory dwelling unit changes
The Council approved the rezone of about 8.1 acres at 652 S Lakeview Parkway to Airport Industrial 7-0, along with sign, parking and mixed-use code changes.
Tue, Oct 18 · City Council work session
Work meeting approves $3M, $5.5M, $57,635 ARPA appropriations for Nov. 1 agenda
The Council voted 7-0 to place on its Nov. 1, 2022 agenda ARPA-funded appropriations of $3 million for city center demolition, $5.5 million for a regional sports park and $57,635 for end-user water conservation.
Tue, Oct 4 · City Council
Council approves River Run Drive rezone 7-0 and rejects Lakeview North plan change 0-7
The Council approved the River Run Drive rezone and two related general plan changes in the Riverbottoms Neighborhood, each 7-0. It rejected a Lakeview North general plan amendment 0-7, approved a Springville-border…
Tue, Oct 4 · City Council work session
Work meeting covers Lakeview North plan, Springville road, golf club transfer and towing
At its Oct. 4, 2022 work meeting the Council heard presentations on items set for that evening plus a Provo River Delta restoration update, a proposed Timpanogos Golf Club transfer, water conservation and towing rules.
September 2022
Tue, Sep 20 · City Council
Council continues River Run Drive rezone to Oct. 4; adopts moderate-income housing report
The Council approved the Moderate-Income Housing Supply and Strategies Report and board appointments, both 7-0. It continued three Riverbottoms Neighborhood land-use items on River Run Drive and Edgewood Drive to Oct.
Tue, Sep 20 · City Council work session
Work meeting previews River Run Drive rezone and housing report
At its Sept. 20, 2022 work meeting the Council received presentations on the River Run Drive rezone and two general plan changes in the Riverbottoms Neighborhood and on the moderate-income housing report, all scheduled…
Tue, Sep 6 · City Council
Council picks George Handley as chair and Katrice MacKay as vice-chair; approves Safety Action Plan
The Council selected George Handley as chair and Katrice MacKay as vice-chair. It approved board appointments and a Safety Action Plan tied to the Safe Streets For All grant, both 6-0 with Travis Hoban excused.
- Safety Action Plan for Safe Streets For All grant Approved · 6-0
- Election of Council chair and vice-chair Approved
Tue, Sep 6 · City Council work session
Council hears four presentations, including fraud risk review and Safe Streets grant
The Council's Sept. 6, 2022 work meeting included four presentations and took no actions. Topics were the annual fraud risk assessment, the fiscal 2022 budget carryover report, the Safe Streets For All grant and the…
August 2022
Tue, Aug 23 · City Council
Provo council rezones 0.95 acres on 4800 North for six townhomes
The council voted 7-0 to rezone 0.95 acres at 193 West 4800 North from PRO-R22 to Low Density Residential to allow a six-unit townhome development, and 7-0 to appoint a member to the Civil Service Commission.
Tue, Aug 23 · City Council work session
Provo council hears economic development, fireworks and Safe Streets grant updates
The work meeting had presentations only: the 4800 North rezone (heard at the council meeting), Provo economic development, the 2022 fireworks season and a Safe Streets for All grant update.
Tue, Aug 9 · City Council
Provo council adopts $363 million budget, approves new mixed-use zones 7-0
The council adopted a FY2023 Provo City Corporation budget of $363,101,271 and approved new mixed-use zones and related sign rules, all 7-0.
Tue, Aug 9 · City Council work session
Provo council hears fleet, Safe Streets grant and CDBG presentations
The work meeting had presentations only: Celebration plan and zoning items on that evening's agenda, an alternative-fuel fleet study, the Safe Streets For All grant, Community Development Block Grant processes and ARPA…
July 2022
Tue, Jul 26 · City Council
Provo council appropriates $19.7 million in federal funds for water treatment plant and rezones 32.6 acres for airport industrial use
All seven members voted yes on every action. The council appropriated $19,715,106 in federal ARPA money for a culinary water treatment plant, set Renew Choice SharedSolar commercial rates, approved a surplus-water…
Tue, Jul 26 · City Council work session
Provo council hears presentations on mixed-use zone, ARPA funds, ADUs and public art program
The work meeting had presentations only. Topics were a surplus-water agreement, two rezones on that evening's agenda, a new mixed-use zone, unrestricted ARPA funds, the General Plan survey, a proposed…
Tue, Jul 12 · City Council
Provo council names council executive director, rezones 2.24 acres on Freedom Boulevard
All seven council members voted for each action: board appointments, appointment of the Executive Director for the Municipal Council, and a rezone of 2.24 acres at 2067 N Freedom Boulevard from Community Shopping Center…
Tue, Jul 12 · City Council work session
Provo council sets direction on accessory dwelling units, adopts handbook changes on appointments
In votes on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) policy, the council backed an occupancy of three individuals 5-2, directed staff to include west-side language 7-0 and to include three pathways in a draft ordinance 6-1.
June 2022
Tue, Jun 21 · City Council
Provo council approves $384 million tentative budget, rejects West Gateway use change 0-6
The council approved a tentative FY2023 budget of $384,034,697, a rezone of about 6.3 acres at 1265 South 500 West, and memorandums of understanding with Smith's toward a commercial development in southwest Provo.
Tue, Jun 21 · City Council work session
Provo council moves parks liaison role from Fillmore to MacKay
At its work meeting the council heard presentations on last year's budget priorities, parking policies and items set for that evening's meeting.
Tue, Jun 7 · City Council
Provo council continues mixed-use zone ordinance for second hearing, passes downtown design standards 5-1
With Council Members Shannon Ellsworth and David Shipley excused, the Provo Municipal Council approved board appointments, fire restrictions, an emergency-meetings code change and a boundary line adjustment notice with…
- Lakeview Parkway Phase 4 interlocal agreement (22-046) Approved · 6-0
- Public hearings on FY2023 budgets No action
Tue, Jun 7 · City Council work session
Provo council hears budget and General Plan presentations
The council's work meeting took no policy votes. Members heard presentations on the General Plan timeline, General Fund revenue per capita across Utah cities, utility rates and fees, the FY2023 fee schedule and council…
May 2022
Tue, May 17 · City Council
Council tentatively adopts FY2023 budgets and approves CDBG action plans
The Council voted 6-0 to tentatively adopt the FY2022-23 budgets for Provo City, the Redevelopment Agency and the Stormwater Service District, and approved two federal community development action plan resolutions.
Tue, May 17 · City Council work session
Council adopts Natural Resources Committee mission and leadership; hears airport, utility rate and budget presentations
The Council voted 5-0 to adopt a mission statement for its new Natural Resources Committee and name George Handley chair, Shannon Ellsworth vice-chair and Bill Fillmore a member.
Tue, May 10 · City Council work session
Council budget work meeting on supplemental requests, revenue and property tax scheduled
The Council's May 10 budget work meeting was scheduled to cover supplemental budget requests, an all-funds revenue forecast, staffing changes, property tax and non-General Fund spending.
- Property tax Pending
- Supplemental budget requests Pending
Tue, May 3 · City Council
Council approves Freedom Plaza tax increment agreement and a Canyon Road rezone
The Council unanimously approved merging the Development Services and Community and Neighborhood Services departments in city code, a rezone of 0.26 acre at 1545 N Canyon Road from Residential Conservation to General…
Tue, May 3 · City Council work session
Council hears Sierra Vista Way extension proposal ahead of a 90-day comment period
At its May 3 work meeting the Council discussed the Sierra Vista Way extension road at the Mountain Vista Business Center, which will have a 90-day public comment period before any Council action.
April 2022
Tue, Apr 19 · City Council
Council approves $10 million wastewater bond authorization and a 0.17-acre rezone on a 4-2 vote
The Council authorized issuing wastewater revenue bonds, up to $10 million, for new and upgraded treatment plant facilities. It approved a rezone of 0.17 acre at 1029 West 1020 North from R1.8 to LDR on a 4-2 vote, new…
- Rezone of 0.17 acre at 1029 West 1020 North from R1.8 to LDR Approved · 4-2
- $10,000 for Council Chambers upgrades Approved · 6-0
Tue, Apr 19 · City Council work session
Council votes to merge two committees into a Natural Resources Committee
At its April 19 work meeting the Council approved a motion to combine its Water Conservation and Foothills Protection committees into one Natural Resources Committee, with a revised mission statement to come later.
March 2022
Tue, Mar 29 · City Council
Council adopts new district map on a 4-3 vote and approves foothills trail plan
The Council adopted a new City Council district map, first voting 4-3 to substitute the chosen map in the ordinance and then approving the ordinance 7-0.
- Wastewater revenue bonds resolution Continued
- Redistricting adjustments to City Council district maps Approved · 4-3
Tue, Mar 29 · City Council work session
Council ranks remaining district maps and hears budget presentations
At its March 29 work meeting the Council voted 7-0 to have members rank their choices among the three remaining redistricting maps and bring them to the evening meeting.
Tue, Mar 15 · City Council
Council approves Buckley Draw land sale, wastewater plan and fees, and East Bay annexation
The Provo Municipal Council approved the sale of city property at the Buckley Draw for residential development, adopted a wastewater collection master plan, raised wastewater impact fees, and approved annexing about…
Tue, Mar 15 · City Council work session
Council narrows council district maps for public comment; supports rezoning city land to open space
At its March 15 work meeting the Council voted 7-0 to adopt 11 redistricting maps to post on Open City Hall for public comment. It also heard budget and capital plan presentations and said it supported rezoning a…
Tue, Mar 1 · City Council
Provo council extends City Hall redevelopment negotiating rights with McWhinney 6-0
With Travis Hoban excused, the council, sitting also as the Redevelopment Agency board, approved 6-0 an extension of the exclusive right to negotiate with McWhinney Real Estate Development for the existing City Hall…
Tue, Mar 1 · City Council work session
Council hears budget, water and foothills trail presentations; no votes taken
The Provo Municipal Council's March 1 work meeting was made up of presentations on the city's FY2023 budget, the water utility and the Provo Foothills Trail Plan. The Summary of Action records no votes.
February 2022
Tue, Feb 15 · City Council
Provo council approves 800 N rezone and development agreement 6-1, picks school board Map E
The council approved the 800 N. rezone to Campus Mixed Use with a development agreement 6-1 (Shannon Ellsworth opposed), rezoned 7.5 acres at 351 W. Center St.
- Rezone of 1.39 acres on 800 N and development agreement Approved · 6-1
- Rezone of 7.5 acres at 351 W Center Street Approved · 7-0
Tue, Feb 15 · City Council work session
Provo council sets March 29 sewer loan vote and funds $250,464 disaster fund transfer
At the Feb. 15, 2022 work meeting the council voted 7-0 to schedule sewer loan approval for March 29, 7-0 to fund a $250,464 transfer to the Local Government Disaster Fund this fiscal year, and 7-0 to form an ad hoc…
- General Plan review, part 3 of 3 Discussed
- Wastewater impact fees Discussed
Tue, Feb 1 · City Council
Provo council approves landmark listing, 669 S 1600 W rezone and South Valley Transit support
The council approved, all 7-0, adding the Milner-Wright Home to the Landmarks Register, rezoning 1.10 acres at 669 S. 1600 W. to create four residential lots, a $75,734 East Bay Shopping Center payment and support for…
- Rezone of 1.10 acres at 669 S 1600 W Approved · 7-0
- Rezone of 1.39 acres on 800 N from 46 W to 90 W Continued
Tue, Feb 1 · City Council work session
Provo council forms ARPA ad hoc committee and votes 4-3 to keep five districts plus two at-large seats
At the Feb. 1, 2022 work meeting the council voted 7-0 to form an ARPA ad hoc committee chaired by David Shipley, and 4-3 to redraw council districts while keeping five districts and two citywide seats.
- General Plan review, part 2 of 3 Discussed
- Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget calendar Discussed
January 2022
Tue, Jan 18 · City Council
Provo council adopts private streets ordinance, airport zone changes; General Plan review begins
The council approved, all 7-0, a private streets and utilities ordinance, Airport Zone code changes, a $442,974 Cityview Apartments payment from the redevelopment agency and a $37,050 Parkway Village payment. A 152 E.
- Rezone of 0.40 acres at 152 E 500 S Continued
- Provo General Plan review, part 1 of 3 No action
Tue, Jan 18 · City Council work session
Provo council creates ad hoc water conservation committee and disbands zoning compliance committee
At the Jan. 18, 2022 work meeting the council voted 7-0 to create a Water Conservation Committee chaired by Shannon Ellsworth, disband the Zoning Compliance Committee, send ADUs to the Housing Committee and adopt…
Tue, Jan 4 · City Council
Travis Hoban elected Provo council chair; council passes Utah Lake protection resolution 7-0
The council elected Travis Hoban chair and George Handley vice-chair, both 7-0, and approved a revised resolution supporting environmental protections for Utah Lake 7-0.
- Private streets and utilities ordinance Continued
- Election of council chair and vice-chair for 2022 Approved · 7-0
Tue, Jan 4 · City Council work session
Provo council work meeting covers open-meetings training, redistricting and Parkway Village payment
The Jan. 4, 2022 work meeting was made up of presentations and discussion with no votes beyond approving minutes: training on open meetings and records laws, the council handbook, redistricting, a Parkway Village tax…
December 2021
Tue, Dec 14 · City Council
Provo council passes ADU changes 5-2 and a fireworks ordinance; Cove Point rezone withdrawn
The council approved a package of consent items, a $723,939 police payroll appropriation and a $199,165 wildland fuel program, and amended and passed an accessory dwelling unit ordinance on 5-2 votes.
Tue, Dec 14 · City Council work session
Provo council directs a draft Utah Lake resolution and thanks TMAC for Center Street framework
At the Dec. 14, 2021 work meeting the council voted 7-0 to ask Public Works for a plan using the advisory committee's Center Street criteria and 7-0 to have two members draft a Utah Lake development resolution for a Jan.
November 2021
Tue, Nov 30 · City Council
Provo council approves City Engineer and police chief appointments and sale of land at 1000 West Center Street
With two members excused, the council approved 5-0 the appointments of the City Engineer and Chief of Police, a telecommunications franchise, electric rate changes and the sale of property at about 1000 West Center…
Tue, Nov 30 · City Council work session
Provo council backs looking into a UVX bus station on 900 East
At its Nov. 30, 2021 work meeting the Provo Municipal Council gave direction to explore a UVX station on 900 East and set several items for the Dec.
Tue, Nov 16 · City Council
Provo council rezones 899 acres for the airport and adopts on-street parking rules
The council approved, 7-0, an ordinance rezoning about 899.25 acres at 3421 Mike Jense Parkway to Airport, plus new Airport zones, on-street parking regulations, floodplain standards and several code amendments.
- Zone change for about 3.8 acres at 1400 W 890 South Approved · 7-0
- Rezone of about 899.25 acres at 3421 Mike Jense Parkway to Airport Approved · 7-0
Tue, Nov 16 · City Council work session
Provo council accepts Neighborhood Program committee recommendations 6-1
At its Nov. 16 work meeting the council voted 6-1 to accept three recommendations from the Neighborhood Program Review Committee and continue work on the program. It also set the ADU ordinance change for Nov.
- ADU ordinance change: Housing Committee presentation Approved · 7-0
- Neighborhood Program Review Committee recommendations Approved · 6-1
October 2021
Tue, Oct 26 · City Council
Provo council adopts towing fee ordinance 4-3
The council approved a towing fee ordinance 4-3 and appointed individuals to boards and commissions 7-0. It also recognized an essay contest winner and the Parks and Recreation Gold Medal Award.
- Ordinance on towing fees Approved · 4-3
- Appointments to boards and commissions Approved · 7-0
Tue, Oct 26 · City Council work session
Provo council creates ad hoc committee on a percent-for-arts policy
The council voted 7-0 to create an ad hoc committee to develop a percent-for-arts policy, with a report back targeted for April. Other items were presentations. A closed meeting was held.
- Percent for the arts program: ad hoc committee Approved · 7-0
Tue, Oct 12 · City Council
Provo council approves $8,772.09 payment to Day's Market
The council's only action item on Oct. 12 was a 7-0 vote to appropriate $8,772.09 for a sales tax increment payment to Day's Market.
Tue, Oct 12 · City Council work session
Provo council sends ADU proposal to Planning Commission 5-2 and directs staff on towing fees 5-2
At its Oct. 12 work meeting the council voted 5-2 to send the least restrictive version of the Housing Committee's ADU recommendations to the Planning Commission, and 5-2 to direct staff to prepare a towing rate at 80%…
- Towing fees Approved · 5-2
- Accessory dwelling unit ordinance change to comply with state law Approved · 5-2
September 2021
Tue, Sep 21 · City Council
Provo council appropriates $400,000 for City Hall public art on a 5-2 vote
The council approved $400,000 for City Hall public art 5-2, appointed Amanda Ercanbrack as Director of Customer Service and approved two other appropriations 7-0. An impact fee appeals code amendment was continued.
Tue, Sep 21 · City Council work session
Provo council work session: ADU rules referred to Housing Committee, rain barrel and Timpview traffic items sent to administration
The Sept. 21 work meeting was mostly presentations. The ADU ordinance change was referred to the council's Housing Committee, and the rainwater barrel program and Timpview-area traffic concerns were referred to the city…
Tue, Sep 7 · City Council
Provo council approves $65,000 for fire truck equipment and a code cleanup; Knuttgen rezone continued
The council approved, 7-0, up to $65,000 for fire truck equipment and a revised ordinance amending city code Titles 6, 8, 14 and 15. A zone change for six townhomes at 152 E 500 S was continued.
Tue, Sep 7 · City Council work session
Provo council moves $400,000 for City Hall public art 6-1 and adopts westside development intent statement 6-1
At its Sept. 7 work meeting the council voted 6-1 to schedule a $400,000 General Fund appropriation for public art at City Hall, and 6-1 to adopt an intent statement on westside development policies.
- Percent for Arts program and City Center water feature Approved · 6-1
- Westside development pipeline: intent statement Approved · 6-1
August 2021
Tue, Aug 24 · City Council
Council approves code cleanup and 1.07-acre rezone at 50 E. 3900 N. on 5-0 votes
On Aug. 24 the council voted 5-0 to approve an ordinance removing gendered references from city code titles 14 and 15 and to rezone about 1.07 acres at 50 E. 3900 N. with a development agreement.
Tue, Aug 24 · City Council work session
Provo council hears seven presentations, including COVID-19 vaccine campaign and General Plan
The Provo Municipal Council's Aug. 24 work meeting consisted of presentations only; no votes were taken on business items. Topics included a proposed COVID-19 vaccine campaign, the Provo River Delta restoration and the…
Tue, Aug 3 · City Council
Council approves Fort Utah rezone 5-2, $300,000 for planning studies and Slate Canyon open-space rezone
On Aug. 3 the council approved the 23.5-acre rezone at 200 N. Lakeshore Dr. on a 5-2 vote, with Council Members George Handley and David Harding opposed.
Tue, Aug 3 · City Council work session
Work session: council asks administration for a COVID-19 vaccine proposal within three weeks
At its Aug. 3 work meeting the council voted 7-0 to ask the administration to work with community health partners on a proposal, due in three weeks, on how to address COVID-19 vaccination.
July 2021
Tue, Jul 20 · City Council work session
Work session: council adopts handbook amendment 7-0 and creates ad hoc committee to review Neighborhood Program
At the July 20 work meeting the council voted 7-0 to adopt a Municipal Council Handbook amendment and 7-0 to review the Neighborhood Program, creating an ad hoc committee chaired by Council Member Travis Hoban with…
- Quarterly report, third quarter of fiscal 2021 Discussed
- Westside Levee Plan Discussed
Tue, Jul 6 · City Council
Council approves $1.25 million Slate Canyon land purchase and rezone at 690 E. 500 S. on 6-1 vote
On July 6 the council approved a $1,250,175 appropriation to buy land in Slate Canyon (7-0) and approved the 690 E. 500 S. rezone 6-1 with a development agreement, Council Member Shannon Ellsworth opposed.
Tue, Jul 6 · City Council work session
Work session: council asks staff to bring $300,000 long-range planning appropriation
At its July 6 work meeting the council voted 7-0 that staff bring forward a $300,000 appropriation for long-range planning initiatives, and voted 6-1 to continue the Neighborhood Program discussion, Council Member…
- Veracity Networks franchise assignment Discussed
- Golf cart lease for the golf course Continued
June 2021
Tue, Jun 15 · City Council
Council adopts $303.5 million city budget 7-0, adopts Fire Master Plan and approves rezone at 5600 N. University Ave.
On June 15 the council voted 7-0 to adopt the $303,469,053 fiscal 2022 city budget, the Redevelopment Agency and Stormwater District budgets, the Fire Master Plan, and a rezone of 3.8 acres at 5600 N.
Tue, Jun 15 · City Council work session
Work session: council votes 6-1 to create a Local Government Disaster Fund with an ongoing revenue source
In its June 15 work meeting the council first rejected, 2-5, a motion to create a disaster fund with $10,000, then approved 6-1 a motion to establish the fund using both revenue surplus and carryover to create an…
Tue, Jun 1 · City Council
Council approves $140,000 Zamboni purchase and 6-1 rezone at 790 W. 500 S. with development agreement
On June 1 the council voted 7-0 to appropriate $140,000 for a replacement Zamboni and approved, 6-1, a rezone of about a quarter acre at 790 West 500 South after substituting a version of the ordinance that includes a…
Tue, Jun 1 · City Council work session
Work session: council asks staff to draft revenue-neutral rental license fees and keeps studying a property tax increase
In its June 1 work meeting the council voted 7-0 to ask staff to draft a revenue-neutral adjustment to Residential Dwelling License fees and 7-0 to keep gathering information on a Truth in Taxation process for an…
May 2021
Tue, May 25 · City Council work session
Council backs one more parking enforcement officer and part-time support in budget work meeting
At its May 25 budget work meeting, the council voted 7-0 to fund one additional parking enforcement officer and one part-time support staff member, review revenue and qualitative data in six months, and hire a second…
- Fiscal 2022 proposed budget revenues Discussed
- Budget request for additional parking enforcement personnel Approved · 7-0
Tue, May 18 · City Council
Council tentatively adopts fiscal 2022 budget; FC1 conditional-use ordinance fails 3-4
The council tentatively adopted the fiscal 2021-22 budgets for the city, Redevelopment Agency and Stormwater Service District, all 7-0, and set pay for the mayor and council.
Tue, May 18 · City Council work session
Provo council work session hears utility billing, Google Fiber and budget briefings; no votes taken
The council's May 18 work meeting was made up of presentations, including utility billing, Google Fiber and the proposed fiscal 2022 budgets for the city, its Redevelopment Agency and the Stormwater Service District.
- Zamboni replacement for the ice sheet ($140,000) Discussed
- Elected officials' compensation Discussed
Tue, May 11 · City Council work session
Budget work meeting covers revenue forecast, COVID position restorations and department budgets
At a budget work meeting the council received presentations on its priorities, the all-fund revenue forecast, restoring positions cut during COVID-19, and the tentative budgets of Community and Neighborhood Services and…
Tue, May 4 · City Council
Council approves Lakeview plan change and Franklin rezone; 75-acre Lakeview rezone continued
The council approved a general plan map change for about 10 acres near 1850 South 500 West and a 0.23-acre rezone at 734 West 300 South, both 7-0.
Tue, May 4 · City Council work session
Council declines ranked-choice voting pilot 2-5 and approves sustainability plan consultant change order
The council voted 2-5 against joining the state's alternate voting methods pilot, adopted changes to its handbook 6-0, and approved a Design Workshop change order for a sustainability plan 7-0.
April 2021
Tue, Apr 20 · City Council
Council adopts Carterville parking area 4-3 and approves 54-acre Provo Bay rezone with development agreement
The council approved the Carterville parking area ordinance 4-3 and approved the 54-acre rezone at 3450 W. Center Street 7-0 with a development agreement.
Tue, Apr 20 · City Council work session
Council adopts fiscal 2022 budget priorities statement 7-0
The council approved its budget priorities statement for fiscal year 2021-22, 7-0, and heard presentations on fleet and mayor's office budgets, diversity and inclusion, bicycle and pedestrian travel, and parking.
Tue, Apr 13 · City Council work session
Special work meeting on council budget priorities for fiscal 2021-22
The council scheduled a special electronic work meeting for April 13 with one item: a discussion of its budget priorities for fiscal year 2021-22. No Summary of Action was posted, so results are not recorded here.
March 2021
Tue, Mar 30 · City Council
Council approves 9.5-acre East Bay annexation and sign code changes 7-0; Provo Bay rezone continued
The council voted 7-0 to annex about 9.5 acres near Colorado Avenue and Bullock Lane and to change the electronic sign rules. A 54-acre rezone at 3450 W.
Tue, Mar 30 · City Council work session
Council backs sustainability proposal and sends ranked-choice voting to Open City Hall (6-1)
The council supported a sustainability program proposal, 7-0, and voted 6-1 to put ranked-choice voting on Open City Hall for public input. Budget presentations from several departments rounded out the work meeting.
Tue, Mar 16 · City Council
Council names J. Brian Jones city attorney and moves $1.9 million of Legacy CIP money
The Provo Municipal Council consented 7-0 to the mayor's appointment of J. Brian Jones as city attorney and approved a $1.9 million transfer from the Legacy CIP Fund.
- Electric service rates for small cell installations Approved · 7-0
- Vote-by-mail election agreement with Utah County Approved · 7-0
Tue, Mar 16 · City Council work session
Council asks for a full-time parking coordinator, 7-0, at work meeting heavy on budget presentations
The council heard fiscal 2021-22 budget presentations and voted 7-0 to ask the administration to hire a full-time parking coordinator.
Tue, Mar 2 · City Council
Council approves 1724 S. State Street rezone 5-2
On March 2, 2021 the Provo council approved the rezone of about 8.5 acres at 1724 South State Street to Medium Density Residential 5-2, with George Handley and Shannon Ellsworth opposed.
- Rezone of about 0.30 acres at 619 N. 500 West Approved · 7-0
- Rezone of about 8.5 acres at 1724 South State Street Approved · 5-2
Tue, Mar 2 · City Council work session
Council backs existing downtown parking policies 7-0 and hears first budget presentations for fiscal 2022
At its March 2 work meeting the Provo Municipal Council heard departmental budget presentations for fiscal year 2021-22 and unanimously reaffirmed support for the city's current parking policies.
February 2021
Tue, Feb 16 · City Council
Council amends $7.9 million fund transfer 4-3, accepts East Bay annexation petition and approves Sunset rezone
On Feb. 16, 2021 the Provo council amended and approved, both 4-3, a resolution transferring $7,879,285 from the General Fund, with George Handley, Shannon Ellsworth and David Shipley opposed.
Tue, Feb 16 · City Council work session
Council refers electronic sign changes to Planning Commission
At its Feb. 16, 2021 work meeting the council voted 7-0 to refer proposed changes to electronic sign hold times and size limits to the Planning Commission.
Tue, Feb 2 · City Council
Council approves $614,197 airport transfer and 1920 W Center St rezone 6-1; Riverbottoms rezone tabled
On Feb. 2, 2021 the Provo council approved a $614,197 General Fund transfer to the Airport Fund 7-0 and a rezone of about 11 acres at 1920 W Center Street 6-1, with Shannon Ellsworth opposed.
- Rezone of about 11 acres at 1920 W Center Street Approved · 6-1
- Rezone of 1.07 acres at 50 East 3900 North Tabled · 7-0
Tue, Feb 2 · City Council work session
Council names three to Elected Officials Compensation Commission
At its Feb. 2, 2021 work meeting the council voted 7-0 to appoint Taeya Howell, Laura Cabanilla and Peter Madsen to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission.
January 2021
Tue, Jan 19 · City Council
Council approves Google Fiber license, Regional Sports Park funding agreement and 950 West 1020 South rezone
On Jan. 19, 2021 the Provo council approved, all 7-0, an amended Google Fiber license agreement, an agreement with Utah County on Regional Sports Park funding, a rezone of 1.8 acres at 950 West 1020 South, and (as the…
- Rezone of about 8.5 acres at 1724 South State Street Continued
- Rezone of 1.8 acres at 950 West 1020 South Approved · 7-0
Tue, Jan 19 · City Council work session
Council work meeting sends revised Riverbottoms rezone back to a Council agenda on a 6-1 vote
At the Jan. 19, 2021 work meeting the council voted 6-1, with David Sewell opposed, to place a revised version of a previously rejected rezone proposal (fewer total units) on a later Council agenda.
Tue, Jan 5 · City Council
Provo council elects Sewell chair and Shipley vice-chair for 2021
The Provo Municipal Council voted 7-0 on Jan. 5, 2021 to nominate David Sewell as Council Chair and David Shipley as Vice-chair, and the Redevelopment Agency board chose Shannon Ellsworth as chair and Bill Fillmore as…
Tue, Jan 5 · City Council work session
Provo council work meeting covers open-meetings training, housing presentations and Google Fiber franchise
The council's Jan. 5, 2021 work meeting was devoted to presentations: training on the Open and Public Meetings Act and GRAMA, housing affordability and the General Plan Housing Element, 2021 legislative housing…
December 2020
Tue, Dec 15 · City Council
Council approves golf fund transfer and PEG Development downtown office agreements; State Street rezones continued
On Dec. 15, 2020 the Provo council approved several measures 7-0, including a $235,000 General Fund transfer to the Golf Fund and, as the Redevelopment Agency, a lease and joint development agreement with PEG…
Tue, Dec 15 · City Council work session
Council work meeting asks staff to revisit Southeast Area Plan land use near State Street
At the Dec. 15, 2020 work meeting the council voted 7-0 to ask staff to address stated concerns in the Southeast Area Plan on land use patterns near State Street and bring a proposal through the Planning Commission.
Tue, Dec 1 · City Council
Council creates Open Space zone and rezones 1,291 acres of parks and open space, 7-0
The Council voted 7-0 to enact the Open Space, Preservation and Recreation (OSPR) zone and to rezone about 1,291 acres citywide to it.
- Rezone of about 1,291 acres to OSPR Approved · 7-0
- General Plan amendment: North Area guiding principles and annexation Approved · 7-0
Tue, Dec 1 · City Council work session
Council sends Bridal Veil Falls resolution to evening meeting; Riverbottoms rezone pre-proposal gets a path forward
At its Dec. 1, 2020 work meeting, the Provo council voted 6-0 to put a resolution on preserving Bridal Veil Falls on that evening's agenda, with Bill Fillmore excused.
November 2020
Tue, Nov 17 · City Council · Canceled
November 17 5:30 p.m. council meeting canceled
Tue, Nov 17 · City Council work session · Canceled
November 17 1:00 p.m. work meeting canceled
Tue, Nov 10 · City Council
Council rejects 1.07-acre Riverbottoms rezone 6-1; approves Lakewood rezone with development agreement
The Council voted down a rezone of about 1.07 acres at 50 East 3900 North, with only Council Member Shannon Ellsworth in favor. It approved D. R.
Tue, Nov 10 · City Council work session
Council hears parking permit proposals for three neighborhoods; no votes taken
The work meeting was presentations only, per the Summary of Action. The Council heard proposals for parking permit programs in Carterville, Slate Canyon Drive and University Gardens and may schedule public hearings…
October 2020
Tue, Oct 20 · City Council
Council approves $9.1 million airport interfund loan and revised COVID-19 ordinance, all 7-0
The Council approved an interfund loan of up to $9.1 million from the Energy Fund to the Airport Fund, a consolidation of two State Infrastructure Bank loans for the airport, and a $56,147 General Fund appropriation for…
Tue, Oct 20 · City Council work session
Council adopts Center Street policy intent statement 7-0; sets up mask ordinance repeal for evening vote
The Council voted 7-0 to adopt a policy intent statement for Center Street. It voted 6-1, with Council Member Shannon Ellsworth opposed, to make an ordinance repealing the mask ordinance the implied motion for that…
Tue, Oct 6 · City Council
Council approves wastewater revenue bonds and tax increment agreements; North Canyon Road rezone passes 5-2
The Council approved wastewater revenue bonds 7-0 and interlocal agreements on tax increment for Center Street (7-0) and Riverwoods (6-1, David Shipley opposed).
Tue, Oct 6 · City Council work session
Work meeting covers airport terminal, deer program and tax increment proposals; no votes besides minutes
The Council heard presentations on the new airport terminal, the development application process, special events code changes, the Urban Deer Program, utility billing errors after the July system conversion, and tax…
September 2020
Tue, Sep 15 · City Council
Council amends and adopts COVID-19 ordinance 7-0; school bond resolution continued
The Council approved changes to the social distancing provision of the COVID-19 ordinance and adopted it, 7-0, and approved a citywide amenity space change for the ITOD zone, 7-0.
Tue, Sep 15 · City Council work session
Council asks staff for chicken coop setback recommendation; mask ordinance rewrite requested
In the midday work meeting the Council voted 6-0 (Council Member Bill Fillmore excused) to ask the city attorney's office to prepare an updated COVID-19 ordinance draft addressing masks 'when social distancing is not…
Tue, Sep 1 · City Council
Provo council approves Sunset rezoning and city land sale; school bond resolution continued
The council approved a rezoning of about 3.75 acres in the Sunset Neighborhood from Agricultural to R1.10, the sale of a small city parcel for residential development, and a wastewater planning report, all 7-0.
Tue, Sep 1 · City Council work session
Council directs staff to draft changes to COVID-19 ordinance after several amendment motions fail
The work meeting centered on possible amendments to Provo's COVID-19 response ordinance (Chapter 9.25). Several motions on specific amendments failed.
August 2020
Thu, Aug 27 · City Council
Provo council overrides mayoral veto of COVID-19 ordinance, 6-1
The council voted 6-1 to override the mayor's veto and adopt the ordinance on COVID-19 responses, including face coverings and public gatherings. Travis Hoban voted no.
- Reconsideration of the COVID-19 ordinance after mayoral veto Approved · 6-1
Tue, Aug 25 · City Council
Provo council approves COVID-19 face-covering and gatherings ordinance, 7-0
After amending the draft language through a series of motions, the council approved 7-0 an ordinance on COVID-19 responses, including face coverings and public gatherings.
Thu, Aug 20 · City Council
Provo council approves COVID-19 resolution, tables face-covering ordinance for more input
At a special meeting the council approved 6-0 a resolution calling for increased efforts to mitigate COVID-19, and voted 6-0 to hold off on voting on an ordinance on face coverings and public gatherings.
Tue, Aug 18 · City Council
Provo council approves golf equipment lease, ice arena fire panel funds and Sunset rezoning
The council approved a lease/purchase agreement with ZMFU II, Inc. for golf course maintenance equipment (5-0, with David Shipley abstaining), plus $521,093.13 in Golf Fund appropriations and $69,200 for the Peaks Ice…
Tue, Aug 18 · City Council work session
Provo council schedules special meeting on face masks after work-session discussion
At its work meeting the council voted 6-0, with David Sewell excused, to hold a special meeting on August 20 on face masks and to post a feedback topic on Open City Hall.
Tue, Aug 4 · City Council
Provo council approves Verizon franchise, county CARES funding agreement and grant application
The council approved a nonexclusive franchise for Verizon Wireless, an interlocal agreement with Utah County on Coronavirus Relief Fund money, and a WaterSMART grant application for the Provo Aquifer Storage and…
- Verizon Wireless telecommunications franchise Approved · 7-0
- Interlocal agreement with Utah County on Coronavirus Relief Fund Approved · 7-0
Tue, Aug 4 · City Council work session
Provo council work meeting discusses county CARES Act funding agreement
The work meeting's only business item was a presentation on an interlocal agreement with Utah County on CARES Act funding, which was scheduled for that evening's council meeting. A closed meeting was held.
July 2020
Tue, Jul 21 · City Council
Provo council approves State Street rezoning and development agreement, 5-1
The council voted 5-1 to rezone about 1.92 acres at 442 and 490 S State St from General Commercial to High Density Residential and approve a related development agreement.
Tue, Jul 21 · City Council work session
Provo council adds Ellsworth to public gatherings committee; hears WaterSMART grant and COVID-19 updates
At its work meeting the council voted 6-0 to add Shannon Ellsworth to the Public Gatherings Committee, with George Handley excused. It heard presentations on a WaterSMART grant application, the State Street rezoning and…
- State Street rezoning and development agreement Discussed
- WaterSMART grant application Discussed
Tue, Jul 7 · City Council
Provo council approves citywide residential rezoning and removal of older multi-family zones, 7-0
The Provo Municipal Council voted 7-0 to rezone about 137.45 acres from the R2.5, R3 and R4 zones to Low, Medium and High Density Residential and to remove the older multiple-residential zones from city code.
Tue, Jul 7 · City Council work session
Provo council forms committee to review permits for demonstrations and protests
At its work meeting the council approved 7-0 a committee to review the city's permitting process for public gatherings, chaired by Bill Fillmore with George Handley as a member.
June 2020
Tue, Jun 16 · City Council
Provo council adopts $292.4 million budget and Critical Hillside Overlay zone
The council approved 7-0 a $292,355,876 city budget for fiscal year 2020-21 and 7-0 the Critical Hillside Overlay zone text. The ordinance mapping the overlay onto East Bench properties passed 6-1, with David Sewell…
- Applying the Critical Hillside Overlay to East Bench properties Approved · 6-1
- Rezone about 18.5 acres at 901 W 1560 S to R1.7 Approved · 7-0
Tue, Jun 16 · City Council work session
Provo council work session: Class F beer license limit amended to one premises
The council voted 7-0 to amend proposed Class F beer license language to allow no more than one premises in the same contiguous area of the relevant zones.
- Class F beer license regulations Approved · 7-0
Tue, Jun 2 · City Council
Provo council creates Public Infrastructure District for medical school, adopts Very Low Density Residential zone
The council approved 7-0 a Public Infrastructure District for the medical school and associated housing and a new Very Low Density Residential (VLDR) zone chapter.
- Rezone about 18.5 acres at 901 W 1560 S Continued · 7-0
- City budget public hearing, $292,939,096 Discussed
Tue, Jun 2 · City Council work session
Provo council work session: pension pick-up for public safety employees approved, restaurant beer rules struck from committee review
The council voted 7-0 to have the city pay the required member retirement contribution for public safety officers and firefighters in the Tier II Hybrid system.
- FY 2021 budget: retirement contribution pick-up Approved · 7-0
- Beer licensing and density restrictions Approved · 4-3
May 2020
Tue, May 19 · City Council
Provo council tentatively adopts FY 2020-21 budget and approves tax increment agreements for The Mix
The council approved 7-0 a tentative city budget for the year starting July 1, 2020, the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, and a rezoning of 0.52 acres at 852 North 500 West to General Commercial.
Tue, May 19 · City Council work session
Provo council work session: budget policy subcommittee formed
The council voted 7-0 to create a Budget Policy subcommittee chaired by David Shipley, with David Harding as a member, to propose updated budget policies within two weeks, particularly on end-of-year surplus money.
- Tentative FY 2020-21 budget and Budget Policy subcommittee Approved · 7-0
Tue, May 5 · City Council
Provo council approves parking lot landscaping and flood hazard rules; Super 8 rezoning continued
The council approved 7-0 code changes on parking lot landscaping and development in the Special Flood Hazard Area. It held the first public hearing on the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, with the vote set for May 19.
Tue, May 5 · City Council work session
Provo council work session: ethics filing policy and 60% clean power goal adopted
The council voted 7-0 to require annual ethics and conflict-of-interest filings from council members and staff, and 7-0 to adopt a goal of 60 percent green, renewable and carbon-free power by 2030.
- Beer licensing and density restrictions Discussed
- Council Code of Ethics and social media Approved · 7-0
April 2020
Tue, Apr 21 · City Council
Provo council approves $4.9 million airport land appropriation and landmark listing for Amanda Knight Hall
The council approved 7-0 a $4,900,526 Airport Fund appropriation to buy land near the airport, funded by an interfund loan from the Energy Fund.
Tue, Apr 21 · City Council work session
Provo council work session: planning applications to be posted for neighborhood feedback
The council voted 7-0 to let staff post planning proposals on Open City Hall as they arrive without separate council approval of each topic.
- Neighborhood feedback on land use applications Approved · 7-0
Tue, Apr 14 · City Council
Provo council approves transportation plan and beer license rules, continues hillside zone
The Provo Municipal Council approved an amended Transportation Master Plan 7-0 and two beer ordinances, including a 4-3 vote creating a Class F license for restaurants with ancillary breweries.
Tue, Apr 14 · City Council work session
Provo council work session: alternate-fuel vehicle policy adopted, alcohol outlet density study ordered
In a work meeting the council adopted 7-0 a policy statement asking the administration to pursue alternate-fuel vehicles for the city fleet.
- Council budget priorities for fiscal year 2020-21 Discussed
- Alcohol outlet density review Approved · 4-3
March 2020
Tue, Mar 31 · City Council
Provo council approves permeable driveway rules and $2.18 million HR system funding in an electronic meeting
Meeting electronically, the council approved 7-0 a resolution allowing electronic Planning Commission public hearings, $2,184,800 for a Human Capital Management System with an interfund loan, and code changes allowing…
Tue, Mar 31 · City Council work session
Provo council work session asks for interfund loan proposal for airport land purchase and 6-1 on brewpub license
The council voted 7-0 to ask staff for an interfund loan proposal to fund a $4,900,526 airport land purchase. It voted 6-1, with Bill Fillmore opposed, to direct its Alcohol Licensing subcommittee to bring a class F…
Tue, Mar 10 · City Council
Provo council adopts The Mix project area plan 5-2 and approves Medical School agreements
Sitting as the Redevelopment Agency, the council approved The Mix Community Reinvestment Project Area plan 5-2 and its budget 4-3, and approved four interlocal agreements for the Provo Medical School project area 7-0.
Tue, Mar 10 · City Council work session
Provo council work session forms alcohol licensing committee 7-0 after microbrewery vote
The council voted 7-0 to recommend an alcohol licensing committee of three members, with Harding as chair, Sewell as vice-chair and Ellsworth as member.
February 2020
Tue, Feb 18 · City Council
Provo council approves restaurant microbrewing ordinance 4-3 and $3.6 million for Mountain Vista Business Center
The council approved, 4-3, an ordinance allowing restaurants with ancillary microbrewing as a permitted use in certain zones, after voting 7-0 to substitute a version with a sunrise clause.
- Public bike rack expansion appropriation Approved · 7-0
- Transfer of $200,000 to Development Services Approved · 7-0
Tue, Feb 18 · City Council work session
Provo council work session backs short-term rental software and zoning enforcement review 7-0
The council voted 7-0 to reaffirm its request that short-term rental software be funded with carryover funds and to have staff recommend ways to retain zoning enforcement staff.
Tue, Feb 4 · City Council
Provo council rejects 151-acre North Timpview General Plan change 0-7
The council voted 0-7 against changing the General Plan designation of about 151 acres in the North Timpview Neighborhood from Agricultural to Residential.
Tue, Feb 4 · City Council work session
Provo council work session creates Audit Committee leadership and takes up Tier 3 gasoline resolution
The council voted 7-0 to name David Shipley chair and Travis Hoban vice-chair of a new Audit Committee, and 7-0 to send legislators a letter about Tier 3 gasoline and bring a resolution to the February 18 meeting.
January 2020
Tue, Jan 21 · City Council
Provo council approves Annexation Policy Map fix and professional office zone change; microbrewery and shopping center items continued
The council voted 7-0 to correct language in Area 5 of the Annexation Policy Map and 7-0 to amend the Professional Office zone at the request of Courtyard at Jamestown, LLC.
Tue, Jan 21 · City Council work session
Provo council work session makes committee assignments 6-0 with one member excused
At its work meeting the council voted 6-0 to approve committee assignments, with Council Member Travis Hoban excused. It also heard presentations on BYU parking, sustainability, water plans, preliminary budget…
- Annexation Policy Map correction (Area 5) Discussed
- Shopping center zones permitted uses Discussed
Tue, Jan 7 · City Council
Provo council rejects Quail Valley Drive rezoning 7-0 and elects Handley chair
The Provo Municipal Council elected George Handley chair and David Harding vice-chair for 2020. It then voted 0-7 against both a General Plan change and a rezone for about 0.78 acres on Quail Valley Drive in the…
Tue, Jan 7 · City Council work session
Provo council work session covers open-meetings training, new City Center design and wastewater plans
At its afternoon work meeting the Provo Municipal Council received training on open meetings and public records law and presentations on the new City Center building design, wastewater plans and several other topics.