Council approves data center overlay zone, four rezones; ADU change fails
September 23, 2025, 5:30 p.m. · Council Chambers, 445 W. Center Street, Provo
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. An ordinance on where accessory dwelling units are allowed failed 5-2.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
10 items came up for a decision or discussion: 8 approved, 1 denied, and 1 discussed.
1 vote was not unanimous: Accessory dwelling unit area ordinance (2-5).
7 items here are tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
The previous City Council meeting was on September 9, 2025: Work meeting backs Bunnels Fork conservation easement 6-1, changes owner-occupant definition
The next one was on September 23, 2025: Work meeting advances data center overlay, ADU code repeal and dog park priorities
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Board and commission appointments | Approved · 7-0 |
| Accessory dwelling unit area ordinance | Denied · 2-5 |
| Rezone 920 S. 1020 W., to R1.7 | Approved · 7-0 |
| Rezone 3200 W. Bulldog Lane | Approved · 7-0 |
| Annexation petition, 5490 N. Canyon Road | Approved · 7-0 |
| Annexation petition, 5078 N. Canyon Road | Approved · 6-0 |
| Rezone 2858 West Center Street, A1.1 to R1.7 | Approved · 7-0 |
| Removing data centers as permitted or conditional uses | Approved · 7-0 |
| Data center overlay zone, Chapter 14.34A | Approved · 7-0 |
| Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Appointment
Board and commission appointments
Approved · 7-0
The council consented to board and commission appointments.
Item 3 · City code
Accessory dwelling unit area ordinance
Denied · 2-5
Council Member Travis Hoban made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member George Handley, to continue the item so the applicant could resolve the homeowner occupant issue, possibly with a quitclaim deed. It failed 4-3, with Handley, Hoban and Whipple in favor. The ordinance then failed 5-2, with Hoban and Whipple in favor.
- Case: PLOTA20250238
Item 4 · Zoning
Rezone 920 S. 1020 W., to R1.7
Approved · 7-0
The council approved rezoning from one-family residential (R1.8) and residential agricultural (RA) to R1.7 in the Sunset neighborhood (PLRZ20250388).
Item 5 · Zoning
Rezone 3200 W. Bulldog Lane
Approved · 7-0
The council approved rezoning from OSPR and R1.20 to one-family residential with a performance development overlay (R1.6(PD)) in the Lakeview North neighborhood (PLRZ20250397).
Item 6 · Annexation
Annexation petition, 5490 N. Canyon Road
Approved · 7-0
The council accepted for further consideration an annexation petition for about 2.13 acres at 5490 N. Canyon Road (PLANEX20240291). Acceptance is a step before any annexation decision.
- Acres: about 2.13
Item 7 · Annexation
Annexation petition, 5078 N. Canyon Road
Approved · 6-0
The council accepted for further consideration an annexation petition for about 144.98 acres at 5078 N. Canyon Road (PLANEX20240331). Council Member Travis Hoban was excused for this vote.
- Acres: about 144.98
Item 8 · Zoning
Rezone 2858 West Center Street, A1.1 to R1.7
Approved · 7-0
The council approved rezoning from agricultural (A1.1) to one-family residential (R1.7) in the Fort Utah neighborhood (PLRZ20250384).
Item 9 · City code
Removing data centers as permitted or conditional uses
Approved · 7-0
The council approved a Title 14 amendment removing data centers as permitted or conditional uses (PLOTA20250458).
Item 10 · City code
Data center overlay zone, Chapter 14.34A
Approved · 7-0
The council enacted Chapter 14.34A creating a data center overlay zone (PLOTA20250182).
Item 11 · Public hearing
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Discussed
A public hearing was held on the CAPER; the Summary records presentation only.