Work meeting removes Provo River setback exemption, moves against one-lot ADU approvals
October 7, 2025, 3:00 p.m. · Council Chambers, 445 W. Center Street, Provo
On Oct. 7 the council voted 6-0 to direct a Provo River design corridor concept and to remove an exemption to the 100-foot river setback, and 5-1 to draft an intent statement disfavoring one-lot ADU approvals.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
2 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 approved.
1 vote was not unanimous: Accessory dwelling unit area ordinance (5-1).
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on October 7, 2025: Council pins badges on new police officers
The next one was on October 21, 2025: Provo council annexes 16.67 acres on Canyon Road and redefines 'owner occupant'
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Provo River setback and design standards | Approved · 6-0 |
| Accessory dwelling unit area ordinance | Approved · 5-1 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Neighborhood District Program yearly report
Discussed
Discussion of the program's yearly report and possible code changes. No action was taken.
Item 2 · Presentation
Annual fraud risk assessment
Discussed
Presentation of the annual fraud risk assessment. No action was taken.
Item 3 · City code
Provo River setback and design standards
Approved · 6-0
Council Member Craig Christensen moved, seconded by Council Member Becky Bogdin, to direct staff to draft a Provo River design corridor concept for a future work meeting (6-0). He then moved, seconded by Bogdin, to remove the exemption to the 100-foot Provo River setback in City Code 15.05.180(6)(D) (6-0). Council Member Travis Hoban was excused.
Item 4 · City code
Accessory dwelling unit area ordinance
Approved · 5-1
Council Member Craig Christensen moved, seconded by Council Member Becky Bogdin, to direct staff to draft a Council Intent Statement disfavoring one-lot ADU approvals and return with recommendations. It passed 5-1, with Council Member Rachel Whipple opposed and Council Member Travis Hoban excused.
- Case: PLOTA20250427