Provo council work session: motion on ADU neighbor-notice radius fails 3-3
November 29, 2022, 1:30 p.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo (hybrid)
In a work meeting, a motion to have staff bring back alternatives for expanding the radius in which neighbors can give input on accessory dwelling units failed on a 3-3 vote. The council also heard a presentation on net zero stretch codes and a discussion of the proposed General Plan.
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 petition permit process | No action · 3-3 |
| Proposed new General Plan | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Utah Clean Energy presentation on net zero stretch codes
Discussed
The council heard a presentation from Utah Clean Energy about net zero stretch codes. No action was taken.
Item 2 · City code
Accessory dwelling unit petition permit process
No action · 3-3
The council discussed potential amendments to the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) petition permit process. A motion to have staff bring back several alternative proposals on expanding the radius for neighbors to provide input on ADUs failed 3-3, with Council Members George Handley, David Shipley and Rachel Whipple opposed. Council Member Shannon Ellsworth was excused; the summary says she was present for the vote but not when the motion was made or during the discussion, so legal counsel determined afterward that she should not vote.
Item 3 · General plan
Proposed new General Plan
Discussed
The council discussed the proposed new General Plan. It will go to the Planning Commission on Dec. 7, 2022, then return to the council for final action.