Provo council approves State Street rezoning and development agreement, 5-1
July 21, 2020, 5:30 p.m. · Electronic meeting
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. Shannon Ellsworth voted no; George Handley was excused. Board and commission appointments passed 6-0.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
2 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 approved.
1 vote was not unanimous: Rezoning 1.92 acres on State Street from General Commercial to High Density Residential, with development agreement (5-1).
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents and the meeting video.
The previous City Council meeting was on July 7, 2020: Provo council forms committee to review permits for demonstrations and protests
The next one was on July 21, 2020: Provo council adds Ellsworth to public gatherings committee; hears WaterSMART grant and COVID-19 updates
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
ULCT essay contest winner
Discussed
The council recognized the winner of the Utah League of Cities and Towns essay contest "Why I Like My Community." Presentation only.
Item 2 · Appointment
Appointments to boards and commissions
Approved · 6-0
The council approved a resolution appointing individuals to various boards and commissions.
Item 3 · Zoning
Rezoning 1.92 acres on State Street from General Commercial to High Density Residential, with development agreement
Approved · 5-1
The council amended the zone map for about 1.92 acres in the Maeser Neighborhood and authorized a related development agreement. The item had been previewed at that day's work meeting.
- Current zone to proposed: General Commercial to High Density Residential
- Acres: about 1.92
- File: 17-0010R