Provo council sends ADU proposal to Planning Commission 5-2 and directs staff on towing fees 5-2
October 12, 2021, 1:30 p.m. · 351 W Center Street, Provo; also streamed on YouTube (youtube.com/provocitycouncil)
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% of the state rate. A parking regulations chapter was advanced 7-0 while a second parking chapter motion failed 1-6.
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 |
|---|---|
| Accessory dwelling unit ordinance change to comply with state law | Approved · 5-2 |
| Towing fees | Approved · 5-2 |
| Parking Committee: proposed Chapters 9.90 and 9.91 on Open City Hall | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
GRAMA and public and confidential records
Discussed
Presentation on how city records are classified and made public. Presentation only.
Item 2 · Presentation
Bridal Veil Falls feasibility study update
Discussed
Presentation only.
Item 3 · City code
Accessory dwelling unit ordinance change to comply with state law
Approved · 5-2
The council voted to submit the least restrictive version of the Housing Committee's recommendations to the Planning Commission for review and to bring it back to the council. Council Members David Sewell and Bill Fillmore voted no.
Item 4 · Taxes and fees
Towing fees
Approved · 5-2
The council directed staff to prepare an amendment setting Provo's rate on patrol towing at 80% of the state's rate. Council Members George Handley and David Harding voted no.
Item 5 · City code
Parking Committee: proposed Chapters 9.90 and 9.91 on Open City Hall
Approved · 7-0
A motion to present proposed Chapter 9.90 and gather public feedback on Open City Hall, with the intent to bring it back to the council, passed 7-0. A similar motion for proposed Chapter 9.91 failed 1-6; Council Members David Sewell, David Shipley, George Handley, Shannon Ellsworth, Bill Fillmore and Travis Hoban voted no.
- Second motion (Chapter 9.91) failed 1-6; noes: David Sewell, David Shipley, George Handley, Shannon Ellsworth, Bill Fillmore, Travis Hoban