Provo council denies Arbors on the Avenue rezone 6-1 at 5610 N University Avenue
April 30, 2024, 5:30 p.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo (hybrid; broadcast on YouTube)
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 and new animal control penalties, each 7-0.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Public hearing opening comment on the 2024-25 Annual Action Plan | Discussed |
| Public members appointed to a council standing committee | Approved · 7-0 |
| Selection of an audit firm | Approved · 7-0 |
| Utility Transportation Fund name change and removal of exemptions | Approved · 7-0 |
| Removing the Telecom Debt Charge | Approved · 7-0 |
| Appropriation of $20,000 for a business license and rental unit fee study | Approved · 7-0 |
| Rezone of 5610 N University Avenue for Arbors on the Avenue | Denied · 1-6 |
| Animal control penalties and dog rules in parks | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Police badge pinning ceremony
Discussed
Ceremonial presentation.
Item 2 · Public hearing
Public hearing opening comment on the 2024-25 Annual Action Plan
Discussed
The hearing opened the comment period for the plan. No vote.
Item 3 · Appointment
Public members appointed to a council standing committee
Approved · 7-0
The council approved appointments.
Item 4 · Contract
Selection of an audit firm
Approved · 7-0
The council approved selecting an audit firm and authorized the Council Chair to sign the contract. The Summary of Action names no firm or amount.
Item 5 · Taxes and fees
Utility Transportation Fund name change and removal of exemptions
Approved · 7-0
The council approved updating the fund's name and removing exemptions.
Item 6 · Taxes and fees
Removing the Telecom Debt Charge
Approved · 7-0
The council approved a resolution removing the charge.
Item 7 · Budget
Appropriation of $20,000 for a business license and rental unit fee study
Approved · 7-0
The council approved a $20,000 General Fund appropriation for the study.
- Budget$20,000
Item 8 · Zoning
Rezone of 5610 N University Avenue for Arbors on the Avenue
Denied · 1-6
The council denied a rezone from Agricultural (A1.5) to the Arbors on the Avenue Project Redevelopment (PRO-A10) Zone. Council Member Rachel Whipple voted in favor.
- Current zone to proposed: A1.5 to PRO-A10
Item 9 · City code
Animal control penalties and dog rules in parks
Approved · 7-0
The council approved an ordinance enacting animal control penalties and amending park-use rules for dog owners.
What residents said
Arbors on the Avenue rezone