Provo work session shapes noise ordinance rewrite and election code changes
December 17, 2024, 12:30 p.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo
With Council Member Travis Hoban excused for part of the votes, the council amended the Northeast Neighborhoods Plan language, shaped a noise ordinance rewrite, and amended the election code. Several other items were presentations.
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 |
|---|---|
| Northeast Neighborhoods Plan | Approved · 6-0 |
| Rezone for 100-unit apartments at 2000 N. Canyon Road | Discussed |
| Noise ordinance rewrite | Approved · 6-0 |
| ADU enforcement report | Discussed |
| Water impact fee increase | Discussed |
| Election code, Chapter 2.05 | Approved · 7-0 |
| Redevelopment Agency bylaws amendment | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · General plan
Northeast Neighborhoods Plan
Approved · 6-0
Council Member George Handley moved to change a sentence as recommended by Jessica Dahneke; Council Member Craig Christensen seconded. Passed 6-0 with Council Member Travis Hoban excused. The item was heard at the evening meeting.
Item 2 · Zoning
Rezone for 100-unit apartments at 2000 N. Canyon Road
Discussed
Presentation only; the item was heard at the evening meeting.
Item 3 · City code
Noise ordinance rewrite
Approved · 6-0
Council Member George Handley moved to exempt official athletic competitions regardless of time of day and exempt other activities only during daytime hours, with non-sport activities after 10 p.m. requiring a permit. Council Member Katrice MacKay seconded. Passed 6-0 with Hoban excused; to go to a future night meeting for final approval.
Item 4 · City code
ADU enforcement report
Discussed
Report on accessory dwelling unit enforcement. Presentation only.
Item 5 · Presentation
Disclosure document implementation
Discussed
Presentation on disclosure document implementation.
Item 6 · Taxes and fees
Water impact fee increase
Discussed
Presentation of an ordinance increasing water impact fees; to go to a future night meeting for final approval.
Item 7 · City code
Election code, Chapter 2.05
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Katrice MacKay moved to remove code 3c; Council Member Becky Bogdin seconded; passed 6-0 with Hoban excused. Council Member Craig Christensen then moved to match Provo code with state code; MacKay seconded; passed 7-0. The ordinance goes to a future night meeting for final approval.
Item 8 · Other
Redevelopment Agency bylaws amendment
Approved · 7-0
Sitting as the RDA board, Council Member George Handley moved to add an opt-out clause so that a person in question can opt out and the council would then vote on a replacement; Council Member Craig Christensen seconded. Passed 7-0. The item was heard in the evening RDA meeting.