Council approves two rezones, FY2026 budget carryovers and year-round holiday lighting, all 6-0
September 22, 2026, 5:30 p.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo
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.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
6 items came up for a decision or discussion: 5 approved and 1 discussed.
3 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 8, 2026: Provo council weighs Epic Sports Park grant, $330,000 Fort Utah Park appropriation and zoning rewrite in work meeting
The next one was on September 22, 2026: Provo council votes 4-2 to drop the average-unit-size rule for downtown housing in work meeting
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Public hearing on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report | Discussed |
| Carryover of unspent fiscal 2026 budget items | Approved · 6-0 |
| Rezone at 3998 North 300 West (Riverbottoms Neighborhood) | Approved · 6-0 |
| Rezone at 1878 North Geneva Road for Lakeview Fields | Approved · 6-0 |
| 2027 council regular meeting schedule | Approved · 6-0 |
| Outdoor lighting standards exemptions | Approved · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 3 · Public hearing
Public hearing on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
Discussed
A public hearing was held; no vote.
Item 4 · Budget
Carryover of unspent fiscal 2026 budget items
Approved · 6-0
The council approved carrying over unspent fiscal year 2026 budget items to the year ending June 30, 2027 (26-001). The Summary gives no amount.
Item 5 · Zoning
Rezone at 3998 North 300 West (Riverbottoms Neighborhood)
Approved · 6-0
The council approved rezoning from One-Family Residential R1.10 to R1.8 (PLRZ20260387).
- Current zone → proposed: R1.10 → R1.8
Item 6 · Zoning
Rezone at 1878 North Geneva Road for Lakeview Fields
Approved · 6-0
The council approved rezoning from One-Family Residential R1.20 to the Specific Development Plan - Lakeview Fields (SDP4) zone (PLRZ20260298).
- Current zone → proposed: R1.20 → SDP4 Lakeview Fields
Item 7 · Other
2027 council regular meeting schedule
Approved · 6-0
The council adopted its 2027 regular meeting schedule (26-068).
Item 8 · City code
Outdoor lighting standards exemptions
Approved · 6-0
Council Member Rachel Whipple moved to amend the ordinance (26-067) by removing the date restrictions on holiday lighting, allowing it year-round. The amendment passed, and the ordinance as amended passed on an implied motion.