Provo council backs continued work on a voluntary stretch energy code
May 26, 2026, 1:00 p.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo
In a work meeting the council voted 7-0 to support continuing to develop a voluntary stretch energy code policy. It also heard about the city's water system and proposed rate increases, external accessory dwelling units, a surplus parcel near Epic Sports Park and a Lakeview Parkway redevelopment budget, with follow-ups scheduled for June 9.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
6 items came up for a decision or discussion: 5 discussed and 1 approved.
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 May 26, 2026: Provo council approves four sales-tax incentive payments and bans virtual currency kiosks, 5-2
The next one was on June 9, 2026: Provo council rezones land on Canyon Road for Arbors on the Avenue, 7-0, and continues a larger Canyon Road rezone
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Voluntary stretch energy codes | Approved · 7-0 |
| Water system and proposed water rate increases | Discussed |
| Surplus listing for 5.079 acres south of Epic Sports Park | Discussed |
| External accessory dwelling units | Discussed |
| Caretaker dwellings in general commercial zone | Discussed |
| Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Area project area budget | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · City code
Voluntary stretch energy codes
Approved · 7-0
Utah Clean Energy presented on voluntary stretch energy codes. The council voted to support continuing development of a proposed voluntary stretch code policy.
Item 2 · Taxes and fees
Water system and proposed water rate increases
Discussed
Staff presented on Provo's water system and proposed rate increases, with discussion. A follow-up was scheduled for the June 9 work meeting.
Item 3 · Other
Surplus listing for 5.079 acres south of Epic Sports Park
Discussed
Staff presented a resolution to place a 5.079-acre parcel south of Epic Sports Park on Lakeview Parkway on the surplus property list. It was scheduled for the June 9 council meeting.
Item 4 · City code
External accessory dwelling units
Discussed
The council discussed external accessory dwelling units. A follow-up was scheduled for the June 9 work meeting.
Item 5 · City code
Caretaker dwellings in general commercial zone
Discussed
Staff presented the caretaker dwelling ordinance (PLOTA20260119), which was scheduled for the May 26 council meeting.
Item 6 · Budget
Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Area project area budget
Discussed
As the Redevelopment Agency governing board, the council heard a proposed project area budget for the Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Area. It was scheduled for the June 9 board meeting.