Provo council asks staff for zoning code rewrite plan within five months and landscaping code changes for commercial properties
May 2, 2023, 12:30 p.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo (hybrid; streamed on YouTube)
The council voted 6-0, with Council Member Bill Fillmore excused, to ask staff to report back within five months with next steps and an outline for a new zoning ordinance. It also voted 6-0 to have staff prepare landscaping code changes for commercial properties.
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 |
|---|---|
| Rezone at 2050 N. Canyon Rd. | Discussed |
| General Plan map change at 2050 N. Canyon Rd. | Discussed |
| Annexation petition at 5500 N. Canyon Rd. | Discussed |
| Mountain Vista Fund appropriation of $1,060,000 | Discussed |
| Accessory dwelling units update | Discussed |
| Downtown core parking requirements | Discussed |
| Zoning code | Approved · 6-0 |
| Housing policy in Provo | Discussed |
| Rock Canyon Park recreation grant application | Discussed |
| Water management programs for residents | Approved · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Zoning
Rezone at 2050 N. Canyon Rd.
Discussed
Presentation; already scheduled for the May 2 council meeting.
Item 2 · General plan
General Plan map change at 2050 N. Canyon Rd.
Discussed
Presentation; already scheduled for the May 2 council meeting.
Item 3 · Annexation
Annexation petition at 5500 N. Canyon Rd.
Discussed
Presentation; already scheduled for the May 2 council meeting.
Item 4 · Budget
Mountain Vista Fund appropriation of $1,060,000
Discussed
Presentation; already scheduled for the May 2 council meeting.
Item 5 · City code
Accessory dwelling units update
Discussed
Presentation updating the council and public on ADUs.
Item 6 · Presentation
Homelessness efforts: Community Action Services & Food Bank
Discussed
Presentation only.
Item 7 · City code
Downtown core parking requirements
Discussed
Discussion only.
Item 8 · City code
Zoning code
Approved · 6-0
The council approved a motion asking staff to report back within five months with recommendations on next steps, an outline of a new zoning ordinance, and a scope of the work needed.
Item 9 · Other
Housing policy in Provo
Discussed
Discussion only.
Item 10 · Parks
Rock Canyon Park recreation grant application
Discussed
Presentation; already scheduled for the May 2 council meeting.
Item 11 · Other
Water management programs for residents
Approved · 6-0
The council approved a motion instructing staff to prepare recommended landscaping code changes regarding commercial properties.