Orem, Utah
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Recent meetings
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to amend Appendix OO for the PD-53 zone at 1890 North State Street (Kneaders North Orem). The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and a plat amendment for Old Orchard Plat L at 457 East 1500 North. A work session will also discuss detached accessory dwelling units.
- Public hearing: Kneaders North Orem text amendment to alter concept plan for PD-53 zone at 1890 North State Street
- Plat amendment: Old Orchard Plat L at approximately 457 East 1500 North
- Work session discussion on detached accessory dwelling units
- Approval of June 17, 2026 meeting minutes
City Council
The Orem City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting with multiple public hearings and consent items. Key decisions include a zoning change for a property at 355 West University Parkway from residential to commercial, adoption of the CDBG 2026-2027 Action Plan and budget, and amendments to allow beauty shops, tattoo parlors, and recreation centers in specific zones.
- Rezoning 355 West University Parkway from R-8 to C-2 with a development agreement (Consent Item 6.4)
- Adoption of the CDBG 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and $ budget (Item 7.1)
- Public hearing to allow beauty/barber shops and tattoo/body piercing in M-2 zone (Item 7.3)
- Public hearing to allow recreation centers (general) in PD-5 zone (Item 7.4)
- Public hearing on FY 2025-2026 budget amendments (Item 7.5)
Planning Commission
The Orem Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss new state-mandated detached accessory dwelling units. In the regular session, they will consider a preliminary plat for flag lots at 600 South 900 East and a site plan to relocate the Costco Fuel Center at 648 East 800 South. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Discussion of new state-mandated detached accessory dwelling units
- Preliminary Plat – Home Again Lane – flag lots at 600 South 900 East
- Site Plan – Costco Fuel Center Relocation – relocate fuel center at 648 East 800 South
- Approval of June 3, 2026 minutes (consent agenda)
City Council
The Orem City Council is holding a series of discussion-only sessions on several joint and city-specific items. Topics include dispatch services, renewal of fire/EMS contracts, wastewater treatment facility upgrades, road maintenance agreements with Lindon, drainage agreements, and the potential dissolution of North Union Irrigation Co. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion on dispatch provider overview with Lindon City
- Renewal of Fire/EMS services contract
- Wastewater treatment facility upgrades and future costs
- Orem 2000 North/Lindon 200 South road maintenance agreement update
- Lindon Hollow drainage agreement and joint maintenance of waterway and wetlands
City Council
The Orem City Council will hold public hearings on the FY 2026-2027 tentative budget, which includes a proposed property tax rate increase. The council will also consider a resolution to create a Public Safety Special Revenue Fund and dedicate general operations property tax to it. Additionally, they will vote on compensation adjustments for city officers and a URS contribution rate pick-up for public safety employees.
- Proposed property tax rate increase with truth-in-taxation hearing scheduled for August 27, 2026
- Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Tentative (Interim) Budget beginning July 1, 2026
- Creation of Public Safety Special Revenue Fund and intent to dedicate general operations property tax to public safety
- Public hearing on municipal officers compensation adjustments (amounts in Exhibit A)
- Resolution on URS Public Safety and Firefighter Tier 2 Hybrid Employees Contribution Rate Pick-Up
Planning Commission
The Orem Planning Commission will review and act on several items, including approval of the May 20, 2026 minutes and a plat amendment for Spaugy Plat C at 575 North 600 East. The commission will hear a text amendment updating Chapter 10 of the Orem City Code on flood damage prevention. A public hearing will consider a request to rezone the 5.45‑acre property at 360 W 1500 South from Public Facilities (PF) to Residential (R8) for a subdivision.
- Approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
- Plat Amendment – Spaugy Plat C, located at approximately 575 North 600 East
- Text Amendment – updates to Chapter 10 of the Orem City Code for flood damage prevention
- Rezone request – 360 W 1500 South, 5.45 acres, from Public Facilities (PF) to Residential (R8)
City Council
The Orem City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one amending Planning Commission powers and another rezoning 355 West University Parkway from single-family residential to commercial. The council will also review the updated Community Development Block Grant annual action plan and proposed budget. Work session presentations will cover short-term rental regulations, wastewater planning, and flood damage prevention. The rezoning would change land-use rules for the specified property, while the grant review outlines funding for local community projects.
- Public hearing on rezoning 355 West University Parkway from R8 to C-2 commercial
- Public hearing on amending Orem City Code Articles 2-15-2, 2-15-11, 2-16-2, and 22-21
- Review of the Orem Community Development Block Grant updated annual action plan and proposed budget
- Work session presentations on short-term rentals, municipal wastewater planning, and flood damage prevention
Planning Commission
The commission will discuss a rezoning at 360 West 1500 South and review Neighborhood Meeting Policies in the work session. In the regular session they will approve the April 1 and May 6, 2026 minutes and adopt two plat amendments for Aiken Estates (721 South 100 West) and Lake Ridge Farms (513 South 840 West). They will also hold a public hearing on the "Wolverine Rezone" request to change 9.28 acres at 1075 South 1675 West from Controlled Manufacturing to Manufacturing.
- Discussion of rezoning at 360 West 1500 South
- Discussion of Neighborhood Meeting Policies
- Plat Amendment – Aiken Estates Plat C – 721 South 100 West
- Plat Amendment – Lake Ridge Farms Plat B – 513 South 840 West
- Public hearing: Wolverine Rezone – rezone 9.28 acres at 1075 South 1675 West from CM to M2
City Council
The Orem City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY 2026-2027 tentative budget, which includes a proposed property tax increase. The council will also consider creating a Public Safety Special Revenue Fund funded by property tax, adopt the HeArt of Downtown Master Plan, and vote on several zoning changes and CARE tax awards.
- Public hearing on ordinance to rezone 92 South 800 East from R8 to C1 for an assisted living facility (1 acre)
- Public hearing on ordinance to rezone 1875 South Geneva Road from OS-5 to PRD (2.9 acres) for Farm Haven site plan
- Resolution adopting the HeArt of Downtown Master Plan
- Creation of Public Safety Special Revenue Fund and intent to dedicate general operations property tax to it
- Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 tentative budget with proposed property tax rate increase
Planning Commission
The Orem Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Heart of Downtown Plan and regular session with public hearings. Key decisions include a rezone of 5.45 acres for a residential subdivision, two text amendments to allow recreation centers in PD-5 and barber/tattoo shops in M2, and a right-of-way vacation for Home Depot. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and a plat amendment.
- Rezone 360 W 1500 South from PF to R8 for ~5.45-acre residential subdivision
- Text amendment to allow recreation centers (Land Use #7424) in PD-5 zone (Fun City)
- Text amendment to allow barber shops (#6231) and tattoo/body piercing (#6232) in M2 zone (Mini Moustachery)
- Right-of-way vacation of 0.16 acre at 1000 South terminating at 590 East (Home Depot)
- Site plan/parking exception for Boulder Industrial at 1353 W 130 South
General
This is a work session of the Orem City Council, not a regular meeting; no formal votes are expected. Presentations will cover the Public Safety Revenue Dedicated Fund, continued discussion on short-term rental regulations, the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget, continued CARE deliberations, and the fleet and streets budget.
- Presentation on Public Safety Revenue Dedicated Fund
- Continued discussion on Short Term Rental regulations
- Budget presentation on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Continued CARE deliberations
- Budget presentation on Fleet and Streets
The City Council held a work session regarding the creation of a dedicated Public Safety Special Revenue Fund. Discussions also covered potential occupancy regulations for short-term rentals and a $28 million Capital Improvement Project budget.
- Directed staff to include proposed Public Safety Special Revenue Fund in the upcoming tentative budget
- Scheduled an additional work session to discuss short-term rental geofencing and residency requirements
- Planned a public hearing for short-term rental policy before sending it to the Planning Commission
City Council
The council will hold a work session on the budget and short-term rentals, then a regular session with public hearings on a proposed property exchange with the State of Utah (a 99-year lease for city use) and an ordinance to increase allowable building height in single-family residential zones. Consent items include approving minutes and a recreation advisory commission appointment.
- Public hearing on declaring parcels near 1020 South 2300 West surplus and conveying to the state in exchange for a 99-year lease
- Public hearing on an ordinance to amend Article 22-6-8 to allow taller primary buildings in single-family residential zones
- Work session presentation on the 2026 budget covering IT and general operations
- Work session presentation on short-term rental regulations
- Consent item: appointment to the Recreation Advisory Commission
The City Council held a work session to discuss the launch of the new 'My Orem' centralized portal and reviewed the fiscal 2026 tentative budget, which includes requests for new staff and infrastructure upgrades.
- Work session held to discuss IT and budget topics
- My Orem portal launched one day prior to the meeting
- Budget presentation reviewed expansion requests for IT and Public Safety
- City plans to add attorney positions for third-party agreements
- City plans to add staff for urban forestry and data compliance
- City plans to absorb costs for Podium communication tool
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing, continued from April 1, on a request to rezone 5.93 acres at 355 West University Parkway from R-8 (single-family residential) to C-2 (commercial). No action items are scheduled. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.
- Public hearing continued on rezone of 355 West University Parkway (5.93 acres) from R-8 to C-2
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from March 18 and April 1, 2026 meetings
- Work session includes Planning Commission training and agenda review
City Council
The Orem City Council meets jointly with the Timpanogos School District to discuss school boundaries, a projected financial update, the Sharon School site, and UTA transit options on 400 East. Additional topics include communication, legislative advocacy, and economic development partnerships. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are discussion only.
- Discussion of current work and school boundaries
- Overall projected financial update
- Timpanogos School District update on Sharon School site
- UTA options on 400 East (Sharon site transition school)
- Legislative and policy advocacy priorities at the state level
The joint City Council and Timpanogos School District meeting provided updates on the new district's organization, finances, and plans for the Sharon Elementary site. Attendees discussed a potential legislative change to the Primary Residential Exemption and coordination with UTA for transit to the transition program. No formal actions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded during the session.
City Council
This is a work session with three presentations on the General Fund Sustainability Plan, budget revenues and compensation, and CARE tax award discussions. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the council will hear proposals and ask questions.
- Presentation on General Fund Sustainability Plan by Fred Philpot, LRB Finance (90 min)
- Presentation on Budget: Revenues and Compensation by Finance Director Brandon C. Nelson and others (90 min)
- Presentation on CARE Taxes — Award Discussion and Deliberation by Finance Director and Budget Manager (30 min)
The City Council held a work session to review a financial sustainability model projecting a fund balance depletion by 2030 without action. Staff proposed creating a Public Safety Special Revenue Fund to house all operational property tax revenue for increased transparency. No final votes were taken on tax increases or rate adjustments during this session.
- Proposed creation of a Public Safety Special Revenue Fund to house 100% of operational property tax revenue
- Proposed 5.5% base rate increase for the Water Fund
- Proposed rate increases for Water Reclamation to fund a $65 million bond in late 2026
- Proposed rate increases for Storm Water to fund canal abandonment and infrastructure repairs
- Proposed rate increases for Solid Waste and Street Lighting to cover new Waste Management contracts
- Proposed fee increases for most Recreation services