Provo work session votes 4-3 to direct repeal of the single-property ADU special use permit
September 3, 2024, 3:00 p.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo (hybrid)
The council voted 4-3 to direct staff to draft language repealing the single-property Special Use Permit for accessory dwelling units. It also heard presentations on a wastewater lab position, a railroad franchise agreement and forestry consolidation.
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 |
|---|---|
| Convert part-time lab intern to full-time Laboratory Technician | Discussed |
| Request to rescind Union Pacific Railroad franchise ordinance | Discussed |
| Consolidation of forestry services | Discussed |
| Preview: rezone at 484 N 2760 W | Discussed |
| Accessory dwelling units: Special Use Permit | Approved · 4-3 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Budget
Convert part-time lab intern to full-time Laboratory Technician
Discussed
Presentation on converting a part-time Laboratory Intern position into a full-time Laboratory Technician in the Wastewater Fund. Presentation only.
- File: 24-075
Item 2 · Other
Request to rescind Union Pacific Railroad franchise ordinance
Discussed
Discussion of a request to rescind an ordinance that created a franchise agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad. Presentation only.
- File: 24-076
Item 3 · Other
Consolidation of forestry services
Discussed
Presentation on consolidating city forestry services. Presentation only.
- File: 24-077
Item 4 · Zoning
Preview: rezone at 484 N 2760 W
Discussed
Presentation only; it was to be considered at that evening's regular meeting.
- File: PLRZ20240184
Item 5 · City code
Accessory dwelling units: Special Use Permit
Approved · 4-3
The council voted 4-3 to direct staff to draft language repealing the single-property Special Use Permit. Council Members Handley, Hoban and Whipple voted no.
- File: 24-016