Orem public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan for an affordable senior housing fourplex (Orchard Grove) at 575 W 1700 North. Other items include a plat amendment to combine two lots at Cove Estates (1030 N 1510 East) and a preliminary plat for a flaglot at Rolling Sand (1765 S Sandhill Road). The meeting also includes a work session on ethics training and approval of previous minutes.

• Public hearing for ASH Site Plan – Orchard Grove affordable senior housing fourplex at 575 W 1700 North
• Plat Amendment – Cove Estates Plat J combining 2 lots into 1 at 1030 N 1510 East
• Preliminary Plat – Rolling Sand Plat A flaglot creation at 1765 S Sandhill Road
• Work session on ethics training
• Consent agenda: approval of November 3, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

During the work session, the council will receive presentations on the FrontRunner 2x project, Center Street widening, Station Area Plan, Wildland Urban Interface Code, and General Plan water/preservation updates. The regular session includes public hearings on rezoning two properties and adopting General Plan updates, plus consent items adopting the station area plan, a widening interlocal agreement, a building code update, and appointing a mayor pro tem.

• Public hearing: rezone 1750 S Geneva Road from OS-5 to C2 (Retail Concept)
• Public hearing: rezone 575 E 1000 South from R8 to PD-34 (Home Depot)
• Resolution approving interlocal agreement with Utah County for Center Street widening between I-15 and Geneva Road
• Resolution adopting Orem FrontRunner Station Area Plan
• Ordinance amending building code to add 2006 Wildland Interface Code

The Orem City Council reviewed presentations on the FrontRunner 2X commuter rail expansion, the Center Street widening project, the Orem FrontRunner Station Area Plan, adoption of the state‑mandated Wildland‑Urban Interface building code, and a new water‑quality education policy. Council members asked questions and discussed impacts, but the minutes record no votes, approvals, denials, or resolutions on any of these items.

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone a property at 575 East 1000 South from R8 to PD-34. The meeting will also include the approval of meeting dates for 2026 and a continued discussion on the General Plan Update.

• Public hearing: Home Depot zoning ordinance map amendment
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting dates for 2026
• Continued discussion: General Plan Update (Parks, Culture, Recreation)
• Approval of minutes from the 11-19-25 meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting and the 2026 meeting calendar. After discussion, commissioners voted 3‑2 to forward a recommendation of approval for the Home Depot rezoning project, but due to the lack of a four‑vote majority it was sent to City Council with no recommendation. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes for 11-19-2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Forwarded Home Depot rezoning project to City Council with no recommendation (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will review the agenda and hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat for a subdivision located at 233 S 400 West. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of minutes for the 11-05-2025 meeting
• Public hearing: Preliminary Plat - Pearson Subdivision at 233 S 400 West

The commission approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved the preliminary plat for the Pearson Subdivision at 233 South 400 West, creating two lots in R8 and R7.5 zones. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes for 11-05-2025 Planning Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Pearson Subdivision (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session with presentations on impact fees, general plan updates, allowable building heights in residential zones, wastewater local limits, and a CDBG participation plan. In the regular session, they will canvas the 2025 municipal election results and hold a public hearing on proposed budget amendments. Consent items include approval of minutes, the 2026 council schedule, appointments, and ordinances.

• Canvas and certification of 2025 City of Orem General Election results
• Public hearing on resolution for FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
• Ordinance approving Local Limits for Wastewater
• Resolution approving CDBG Participation Plan
• Presentation: Allowable Heights of Primary Buildings in Residential Zones

The council adopted the corrected Local Limits for Wastewater Ordinance and approved a minor amendment to the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan that shortens the CAPER comment period. Council members also agreed to amend the General Plan draft to add a study of pesticide runoff into the aquifer. Finally, the council decided to hold a work session before the statutory public hearing to examine impact‑fee scenarios.

• Adopted Local Limits for Wastewater Ordinance (consent agenda)
• Approved CDBG Citizen Participation Plan amendment shortening CAPER comment period (consent agenda)
• Agreed to amend General Plan draft to include study of pesticide and herbicide runoff into the aquifer
• Decided to hold a work session before the statutory public hearing to review impact‑fee scenarios

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning map amendment and a text amendment for a specific zone. The body will also consider a preliminary plat and several plat amendments.

• Public hearing to rezone 1738 South Geneva Road from OS5 to C2
• Public hearing to add 'Gymnasium and Athletic Clubs' as an approved use in PD36 Zone at 1440 North 1380 West
• Preliminary Plat for Maag Subdivision Plat A at 537 North 500 West
• Plat Amendments for Mountain Grove Plat D, Deerfield Park Plat G, and Taylor Park Plat B
• Work session to review the General Plan for Southwest Orem

The commission approved three plat amendments and the minutes from the October 15 meeting. It unanimously voted to forward a positive recommendation for the Johnson Farms rezoning from OS5 to C2 to the City Council. It also unanimously forwarded a positive recommendation for a text amendment adding “Gymnasium and Athletic Clubs” to the PD36 zone, and approved the Maag Subdivision preliminary plat.

• Approved Mountain Grove Plat D amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Deerfield Park Plat G amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Taylor Park Play B amendment (unanimous)
• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Johnson Farms rezoning to C2 to City Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Padel Den text amendment to add SLU Code 7425 (unanimous)
• Approved Maag Subdivision Plat A preliminary plat (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will discuss the General Plan's Economic Development section. It will consider a plat amendment for Centennial Acres Plat C at 1670 North 680 West and approve the minutes from the 10/01/2025 meeting. Action items include a final plat condominium conversion for Rocket Gem D at 241 West 310 North and a site plan review for Avanesyan Motors at 662 E 1700 South.

• General Plan Discussion – Economic Development
• Centennial Acres Plat C – Plat Amendment (1670 North 680 West)
• Rocket Gem D – Final Plat Condominium Conversion (241 West 310 North)
• Avanesyan Motors – Site Plan (662 E 1700 South)
• Approval of minutes for 10/01/2025 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission approved three plat amendments and the minutes from the October 15 meeting. It voted unanimously to forward a positive recommendation for the Johnson Farms rezoning from OS5 to C2 to the City Council. The commission also unanimously recommended the Padel Den text amendment for the PD36 zone and approved the Maag Subdivision preliminary plat.

• Approved Mountain Grove Plat D amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Deerfield Park Plat G amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Taylor Park Play B amendment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for the 10-15-2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Johnson Farms rezoning to City Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Padel Den text amendment to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved Maag Subdivision preliminary plat (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will hold a work session on economic development as part of the General Plan update. During the regular session, the commission will consider a consent agenda including approval of prior meeting minutes and two plat amendments. An action item involves a preliminary plat for a subdivision at 1274 N 260 West.

• Work session on General Plan Economic Development
• Plat Amendment - Bellevue Ridge at 258 N Palisade Drive
• Plat Amendment - D Anna B Subdivision Plat D at 572 S 880 West
• Preliminary Plat - Okolowitz Plat C at 1274 N 260 West

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting and two plat amendments: Bellevue Ridge at 258 North Palisade Drive and D Anna B Subdivision Plat D at 572 South 880 West. The commission also unanimously voted to continue the preliminary plat for the Okolowitz Plat C subdivision at 1274 North 260 West until staff can re‑present it. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes for August 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Bellevue Ridge plat amendment at 258 North Palisade Drive (unanimous)
• Approved D Anna B Subdivision Plat D amendment at 572 South 880 West (unanimous)
• Continued Okolowitz Plat C preliminary plat at 1274 North 260 West (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Orem City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending Article 22-21 to allow multi-family development on single-family zoned properties under certain circumstances. The council also receives presentations on a sports tourism/Ironman bid, engineering projects, a 501(c)(4) update, and tours the library and police remodel. Other items include awards, a legislative report, and swearing-in of the new youth council.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Article 22-21 for multi-family dwellings in single-family zones
• Presentation and discussion of a sports tourism/Ironman bid
• Tour of Library and Police Remodel project
• Update on city's 501(c)(4) entity
• July 2025 monthly financial statement

Council members toured the police and library remodels and heard presentations on an Ironman 70.3 bid, engineering projects, and 501(c)(4) donor transparency. The mayor and several members supported a simple check‑box on candidate disclosure forms, but no motion was made. The transparency item was slated for the next council agenda.

• Ironman 70.3 bid discussion – no decision made
• Engineering projects update – no formal action taken
• 501(c)(4) transparency discussion – no motion adopted
• Mayor's check‑box proposal – not adopted, to be considered at next meeting

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will hold a work session to continue discussions on the Land Use Element and the Economic Element of the General Plan. The regular session scheduled for 5:30 PM has been canceled.

• General Plan Discussion — Land Use Element (continued)
• General Plan Discussion — Economic Element

City Council

The Orem City Council will hold a work session covering updates on myOrem, the HeArt of Downtown study, a 501(c)(4) update, and other presentations. In the regular session, consent items include approval of minutes, reappointments to the Public Works Advisory Commission, and an ordinance amending business license revocation procedures. Public appearances are limited to 15 minutes.

• Discussion of HeArt of Downtown Study/Civic Tour follow-up
• Presentation on 501(c)(4) update
• Consent item: ordinance amending business license revocation procedures
• Reappointment of members to the Public Works Advisory Commission
• Presentation on United Way Community Assessment Report

The council heard updates on the My Orem system, downtown development ideas, 501(c)(4) nonprofit disclosure, Constitution Month activities, the inaugural Taste of Orem festival, and a United Way community assessment. No votes or formal approvals were recorded. The council assigned the city attorney to research state disclosure laws and to prepare a legal opinion on possible municipal transparency measures.

• Mayor Young tasked City Attorney Steve Earl to research New York and Connecticut 501(c)(4) disclosure laws
• Councilmember Lambson requested City Attorney Steve Earl to provide a hard legal opinion on transparency options

Planning Commission

The September 3, 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss Geneva Road construction, the HeArt of Downtown plan, pedestrian safety at City Center Park, and updates on short-term rentals and business licensing. In the regular session, the Council will canvass and certify the 2025 municipal primary election results and consider consent items including appointments and a revised resolution for the Utah Valley HOME Consortium.

• Canvass and certification of 2025 City of Orem Primary Election results
• Presentation on Geneva Road construction from University Parkway to 1450 South by UDOT
• HeArt of Downtown presentation by Designing Local
• Short term rental update by Deputy City Attorney
• Resolution approving revised Utah Valley HOME Consortium agreement with HUD-required language

During the work session, council members discussed the Citizen Connect service and agreed to explore ways to add a disclaimer to its automated responses to clarify that informal advice is not official city information. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

• Agreed to explore adding a disclaimer to Citizen Connect automated responses (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will review the General Plan and hold a public hearing on adding a water preservation chapter. The meeting also includes a preliminary subdivision plat and site plan for a new Raising Canes restaurant at 11 W Center Street.

• Public hearing on General Plan Chapter 9: Water Use and Preservation
• Cascade Vista Plat C amendment at 438 N 850 East
• Raising Canes preliminary subdivision at 11 W Center Street
• Raising Canes site plan for demolition and construction

The Planning Commission approved a state‑mandated amendment to the Orem City General Plan adding Chapter 9 on Water Use and Preservation, forwarding a positive recommendation to City Council with a 4‑1 vote. It also approved the Cascade Vista Plat C amendment, the Raising Canes preliminary subdivision, and the Raising Canes site plan at 11 W Center Street, each with unanimous or 5‑0 votes.

• Approved Cascade Vista Plat C amendment (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for General Plan Chapter 9 Water Use (4‑1)
• Approved Raising Canes preliminary subdivision at 11 W Center Street (5‑0)
• Approved Raising Canes site plan at 11 W Center Street (5‑0)
• Approved minutes for August 6 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will continue reviewing the Land Use Element and Redevelopment items. It will approve the minutes from the July 2 meeting. The commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Article 22-21 that changes the criteria for allowing multi-family dwellings on single‑family zoned properties.

• Land Use Element – continued review
• Redevelopment – continued review
• Approval of July 2 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Public hearing: amendment to Article 22-21 – special exceptions for multi-family dwellings

The Commission approved the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting unanimously. It held a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Article 22-21 that would change multi‑family development rules citywide. After discussion and public comment, the Commission voted to forward a negative recommendation on the amendment to the City Council. The motion passed with five affirmative votes and one abstention.

• Approved minutes for July 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Forwarded negative recommendation on Article 22-21 amendment to City Council (5 yes, 1 abstention)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss the General Plan update, including the Water Conservation Element, Housing and Moderate Income Housing Report, Land Use Element, and Redevelopment Chapter. The regular session scheduled for 5:30 PM has been canceled, so no formal decisions or public hearings will occur.

• General Plan Update continued discussion
• Water Conservation Element introduction and overview
• Housing and Moderate Income Housing Report discussion
• Land Use Element discussion
• Redevelopment Chapter discussion

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance amending campaign finance disclosures in the city code. The body will also discuss residential building height limits and approve an agreement for the 1600 North 400 East Project.

• Ordinance amending Section 2-3-4 of the Orem City Code regarding Campaign Finance Disclosures
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the first amendment to interlocal agreement 2022-286 for the 1600 North 400 East Project
• Discussion on allowable height of primary buildings in residential zones
• Appointment of Jenn Gale as Mayor Pro Tem for July 2025-December 2025

Mayor Young moved, and the council approved a motion to adjourn to a closed session to discuss pending litigation and real‑property matters. The council heard presentations on a new Orem coloring book, a $460,000 Phase One improvement at 400 East & 1600 North, and campaign‑finance reporting options, but no vote was taken on the latter and the discussion will continue at a future meeting. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Adjourned to closed session (motion passed, 6‑0)
• Campaign‑finance reporting amendment discussion postponed (no decision reached)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment regarding special exceptions for multi-family dwellings on single-family zoned properties. The body will also consider several plat and subdivision requests. Pre-meeting discussions include General Plan updates for land use, redevelopment, and housing.

• Public Hearing: Text Amendment to Article 22-21 regarding multi-family dwelling special exceptions
• Preliminary Plat: Canyon Park 79 lot subdivision at 1203 N 630 East
• Preliminary Plat: Rands Subdivision deep lot at 470 N 300 West
• Plat Amendment: Lottwood Plat D at 1989 N 350 West
• Discussion on allowable height in residential zones

The commission approved the consent agenda, including the minutes from June 18 2025 and a plat amendment for Lottwood Plat D. It approved the preliminary plats for the Rands Subdivision and the Canyon Park 79‑lot subdivision. The commission voted unanimously to continue the proposed text amendment to Article 22‑21 on multi‑family special exceptions to the August 6 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes 6‑18‑2025 and Lottwood Plat D amendment) – unanimous
• Approved Preliminary Plat – Rands Subdivision – motion passed 5‑0
• Approved Preliminary Plat – Canyon Park subdivision – motion passed 4‑0
• Continued Text Amendment Article 22‑21 for multi‑family dwellings to Aug 6 2025 – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to amend the FY 2024-2025 budget. Consent items include resolutions approving an interlocal emergency water supply agreement with Vineyard, a 2025 water supply agreement with Central Utah Water Conservancy District, a privacy compliance plan, appointing Lt. Fenn to the North Utah Valley Animal Shelter Board, and authorizing an agreement with The Lockhart Group. The work session includes presentations on the fraud questionnaire, water agreements, and a proposed agreement with The Lockhart Group.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend FY 2024-2025 budget
• Interlocal Emergency Water Supply Agreement with Vineyard
• 2025 Water Supply Agreement with Central Utah Water Conservancy District
• Appointment of Lt. Fenn to North Utah Valley Animal Shelter Board
• Agreement with The Lockhart Group authorized

The council presented a check for $9,620 to the American Legion, representing funds raised from the Oremfest car show. No other formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Presented $9,620 donation to American Legion (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will review preliminary plats for the Canyon Park subdivision and a site plan for a Ken Garff dealership expansion. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a continued discussion on the Land Use Element.

• Preliminary Plat - Canyon Park - 79 lot subdivision at 1203 N 630 East
• Site Plan - Ken Garff - Expansion of dealership parking at 134 E. 1200 South
• Site Plan - Center for Change - Located generally at 1748 N. State Street
• Preliminary Plat - Rand's Subdivision - Located generally at 470 W 165 South
• Approval of Minutes for 06-04-2025 Planning Commission Meeting

The commission approved the consent agenda items for the meeting minutes and the Center for Change site plan. It continued the Rand Subdivision preliminary plat and the Canyon Park preliminary plat to future meetings. The commission unanimously approved the Ken Garff dealership expansion site plan. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes for 6-4-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Center for Change site plan (unanimous)
• Continued Rand Subdivision preliminary plat to July 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Canyon Park preliminary plat pending engineering and DRC review (unanimous)
• Approved Ken Garff dealership expansion site plan (unanimous)

City Council

The Orem City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget, enterprise fund transfers, and compensation increases for specific city officers. They will also consider a resolution for the Utah Valley HOME Consortium and appointments to the Library Advisory Commission. The meeting includes work session reports from the Utah Risk Management Agency and Utah Valley HOME Consortium.

• Public hearing on adopting the FY 2025-2026 budget
• Public hearing on enacting compensation increases for specific city officers
• Public hearing on enterprise fund transfers for FY 2025-2026
• Resolution on Utah Valley HOME Consortium
• Appointment of four members to the Library Advisory Commission

The council approved the FY 2025‑2026 budget by ordinance, passing the motion 5‑0. It also adopted compensation increases for specific city officers and renewed the Utah Valley HOME Consortium interlocal agreement, each approved 5‑0. Additionally, four members were appointed to the Library Advisory Commission. All actions were taken during the June 10, 2025 work session.

• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 budget by ordinance (5-0)
• Approved compensation increases for specific city officers by ordinance (5-0)
• Renewed Utah Valley HOME Consortium interlocal agreement (consent agenda) (5-0)
• Appointed Library Advisory Commission members Karina Lewis, Matthew Barton, Angela Watters, Christine Corley (consent agenda) (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a text amendment for multi-family dwelling special exceptions. The body will also discuss residential building heights and the General Plan Land Use Element.

• Public hearing on text amendment for multi-family dwellings in single-family zones
• Discussion of allowable height of primary buildings in residential zones
• General Plan Update - Land Use Element
• Cherapple Farms Plat Q Plat Amendment at 1788 North High Country Drive

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from May 7 2025 and May 21 2025. It also approved the Cherapple Farms Plat Q amendment. The commission voted to continue the proposed text amendment for a special exception allowing multi‑family dwellings to the July meeting for further legal review.

• Approved minutes for 5‑7‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for 5‑21‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Cherapple Farms Plat Q plat amendment (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing text amendment for multi‑family dwellings to July meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on UTOPIA's annual report, wastewater planning, boards and commissions handbook, and new filing requirements. In the regular session, they will consider consent items including appointments and adopting utility master plans, and a scheduled resolution on Community Development Block Grant projected use of funds for 2025-2026. Public appearances and various reports and presentations are also on the agenda.

• UTOPIA / UIA annual report presentation
• Municipal wastewater planning program presentation
• Boards and commissions handbook discussion
• Resolution adopting utility master plans and associated financial plans
• Resolution on Community Development Block Grant projected use of funds for FY2025-2026

The council agreed to formally codify a two‑three‑year term limit for all city commissions. Staff will draft the required code language and identify members who currently exceed the limit. The CARE Advisory Commission was approved to continue for another year. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions.

• Codify two‑three‑year term limit for all commissions
• Staff tasked to draft code language for term limits
• Staff to identify commission members exceeding term limits
• Council liaisons to communicate new term‑limit policy to affected members
• CARE Advisory Commission approved for another year

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a pre-meeting to continue discussion of the General Plan's Land Use Element and begin discussion of the Redevelopment Element. The regular session consists of a consent agenda with multiple site plans, preliminary plats, and plat amendments for developments including an office building, industrial buildings, subdivisions, and property adjustments.

• General Plan Update: Land Use Element (continued) and Redevelopment Element (first discussion)
• Valor Homes – site plan for office building at 1301 W 400 South
• RWB Ventures – preliminary plat and site plan for 2 industrial buildings at 1492 W 1200 North
• Lake Ridge Farms – preliminary plat for 15-lot subdivision at 840 W 600 South
• Abbey Road Phase 4 – plat amendment combining 3 phases at 1450 N 750 East

The commission approved the Valor Homes site plan, RWB Ventures preliminary plat and site plan, Sullivan Plat V amendment, Okolowitz Subdivision Plat B amendment, Abbey Road Phase 4 plat amendment, and Lake Ridge Farms preliminary plat. Each motion passed unanimously. The May 7, 2025 meeting minutes were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved Valor Homes site plan (1301 W 400 South) – unanimous
• Approved RWB Ventures preliminary plat (1492 W 1200 North) – unanimous
• Approved RWB Ventures site plan (1492 W 1200 North) – unanimous
• Approved Sullivan Plat V amendment (727 S 250 West) – unanimous
• Approved Okolowitz Subdivision Plat B amendment (1245 N 260 West) – unanimous
• Approved Abbey Road Phase 4 plat amendment (1450 N 750 East) – unanimous
• Approved Lake Ridge Farms preliminary plat (840 W 600 South) – unanimous
• Motion to continue May 7, 2025 minutes to next meeting – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will consider the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and two zoning changes. The meeting includes a work session to discuss short-term rentals and the myOrem program.

• Tentative Budget Adoption for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Rezoning 134 East 1200 South and 110 East 1200 South from Single Family Residential (R8) to Commercial (C2)
• Rezoning 710 West 2000 South (Wilkerson Farm) from OS5 to R8 (14.01 acres)
• CARE Tax Distribution for FY 2025-2026
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projected use of funds for FY 2025-2026

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will hold a pre-meeting to continue the General Plan Update focusing on land use. The regular session includes a consent agenda with several site plans and a plat amendment, plus potential action items and public hearings.

• General Plan Update: Land Use Continued
• Bank of America site plan at 1300 S State Street
• Dex Auto site plan at 1901 N State Street
• Aspen Grove site plan at 1350 E 740 North
• Better Homes Plat B plat amendment

The commission removed the Aspen Grove Site Plan (Item 3.4) from the consent agenda and then approved it unanimously. Commissioners also reconsidered and unanimously approved the Better Homes Plat B amendment (Item 3.5). Staff were directed to prepare revised draft language for the General Plan Land Use Element and to draft revised land‑use goals before the next meeting. Both work and regular sessions were adjourned by unanimous motions.

• Removed Aspen Grove Site Plan (Item 3.4) from consent agenda – unanimous
• Approved Aspen Grove Site Plan (Item 3.4) – unanimous
• Reconsidered Better Homes Plat B amendment (Item 3.5) – unanimous
• Approved Better Homes Plat B amendment (Item 3.5) – unanimous
• Directed staff to prepare revised draft language for Land Use Element – unanimous
• Directed staff to draft revised land‑use goals before next meeting – unanimous
• Motion to adjourn work session – unanimous
• Motion to adjourn regular session – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of surplus properties to UDOT to facilitate the widening of 1600 North. The meeting also includes presentations on the Operations and CIP Budget and a 1600 North noise wall.

• Public hearing on resolution to declare properties as surplus and sell them to UDOT for 1600 North widening
• Presentation on Operations and CIP Budget
• Presentation on 1600 North Noise Wall

The council voted to declare nine properties along 1600 North surplus and authorize their sale to the Utah Department of Transportation for the highway widening, with proceeds to repay corridor preservation funds to Utah County. The motion passed with seven council members voting yes. The council also decided not to build a noise wall in front of Bonneville Park. The meeting was adjourned by a vote of seven yes.

• Approved resolution to declare nine properties surplus and authorize sale to UDOT (7‑0)
• Decided not to build a noise wall in front of Bonneville Park
• Adjourned the meeting (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a work session to review the General Plan Update: Land Use Element Draft. In the regular session, they will consider consent agenda items including several preliminary plats (Apple Pointe, Bishop Estates, Orem Center For Change, Shallenberger, Sunflower Dunes) and hold a public hearing on a Neighborhood Meeting Text Amendment continued from March 19.

• General Plan Update: Land Use Element Draft work session
• Neighborhood Meeting Text Amendment public hearing (continued)
• Apple Pointe preliminary plat at 230 East 2000 South
• Bishop Estates preliminary plat at 526 N 400 East
• Orem Center For Change preliminary plat at 1748 N State Street

The commission approved the Consent Agenda, which included preliminary plats for Apple Pointe, Bishop Estates, Orem Center for Change, Shallenberger, and Sunflower Dunes. It also moved a positive recommendation for the Neighborhood Meeting Text Amendment to the City Council, passing the motion unanimously. All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved preliminary plat for Apple Pointe – 230 E 2000 South (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Bishop Estates – 526 N 400 East (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Orem Center for Change – 1748 N State St (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Shallenberger – 1331 S 1000 East (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Sunflower Dunes – 1450 S 360 West (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to neighborhood meeting requirements – forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Orem City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed Short Term Rentals Ordinance, an Impact Fees Study, and the IT and Fleet budgets. During the regular session, the council will hear a presentation on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations and vote to continue a rezone request by Ken Garff for properties at 134 and 110 East 1200 South to the May 13 meeting.

• Presentation and discussion of Short Term Rentals Ordinance
• Impact Fees Study presentation by LRB Advisor
• IT and Fleet Budget presentation by city staff
• CDBG Allocations presentation for community development projects
• Continuance of Ken Garff rezone (R8 to C2, 1.05 acres at 134 and 110 East 1200 South) to May 13, 2025

The Orem City Council met for a work session where staff presented an impact‑fees study and the IT and fleet budget for FY 2026. Council members asked questions and discussed the proposals, but no motions, votes, or formal approvals were recorded. The meeting consisted mainly of informational presentations and discussion.

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss and review the General Plan Draft. No regular session is scheduled; the meeting will adjourn after the work session.

• General Plan Draft discussion and review

The Planning Commission held a work session to discuss the General Plan introduction, guiding principles, and land‑use sections. Commissioners provided feedback on short‑term rental regulation, residential density, commercial zoning, and possible annexation. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a variance request for the Sunflower Dunes development, seeking permission to extend a cul‑de‑sac beyond the 650‑foot limit at 1450 South 360 West. The Board will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and review and approve the draft minutes from the December 13, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance request for Sunflower Dunes to allow a cul‑de‑sac longer than 650 ft at 1450 S 360 W
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and approval of draft minutes from the December 13, 2023 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide on rezoning property at 1203 North 630 East from a research and development park zone to single-family residential. The meeting also includes work sessions on proposed utility fees, budget revenues, and the sale of 1600 North homes.

• Public hearing for rezoning 1203 North 630 East (Canyon Park) from PD-6 to R8 (23.3 acres)
• Presentation on proposed utility fees
• Budget presentations regarding revenues and compensation
• Proposed process for sale of 1600 North homes
• Resolution for 2025 City of Orem Elections agreement with Utah County

The Orem City Council work session presented updates on the 2025 General Plan, the proposed sale of homes on 1600 North, Community Development Block Grant allocations, a utility fee analysis, and FY25 budget performance with FY26 revenue projections. Council members asked questions, but the minutes record no votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for Whitestone Estates and updates to neighborhood meeting requirements. The body will also review a General Plan Update and discuss Home Occupation Business License regulations.

• Public hearing to rezone 710 West 2000 South from Open Space (OS5) to Single Family Residential (R8) for approximately 14.01 acres
• Public hearing on modifying neighborhood meeting requirements for Planning Commission applications
• Review of General Plan Update Executive Summary and Land Use Element
• Discussion of Home Occupation Business License regulation changes

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda items. After a public hearing on the Whitestone Estates proposal to rezone approximately 14.01 acres from Open Space (OSS) to Single‑Family Residential (R8), commissioners voted to forward a negative recommendation to the City Council. The motion passed 5 yes, 1 no, with 1 abstention.

• Approved all consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Forwarded a negative recommendation on rezoning 710 W 2000 S from OSS to R8 (5‑1, 1 abstention)

General

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Sunflower Dunes to allow a cul-de-sac longer than 650 feet at 1450 South 360 West. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair and review minutes from December 2023.

• Public hearing on variance to Orem City Code 17-7-7(D) for a cul-de-sac over 650 feet at 1450 South 360 West
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and approval of minutes from December 13, 2023

City Council

The Orem City Council will hold a work session with presentations on the Alpine Aqueduct Project, utility master plans, business support initiatives, short‑term rentals, and an Open Meetings Act training. In the regular session, council members will consider a public hearing to amend the zoning map by rezoning 134 East 1200 South and 110 East 1200 South from Single Family Residential (R8) to Commercial (C2) (about 1.05 acres). They will also hear a public hearing to amend the Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 budget. Consent items include approval of recent meeting minutes and appointments to advisory commissions.

• Rezoning of 134 East 1200 South and 110 East 1200 South from R8 to C2 (≈1.05 acres)
• Amendment to the FY 2024‑2025 budget by ordinance
• Presentation – Alpine Aqueduct Project (CUWCD)
• Presentation – Utility Master Plans
• Presentation – Short Term Rentals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a land use and zoning map amendment for a property at 1203 North 630 East. The body will also continue a public hearing on proposed changes to neighborhood meeting notice requirements. A work session will cover the General Plan Update and neighborhood meeting notices.

• Public hearing: Request to change 23.3 acres at 1203 North 630 East from Professional Services to Low Density Residential and PD-6 to R8
• Continued public hearing: Staff proposal to amend neighborhood meeting requirements for notice distance, deadlines, and meeting dates
• Work session: General Plan Update

General

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Sunflower Dunes to allow a cul-de-sac longer than 650 feet, as per city code. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair and review minutes from the December 13, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing for variance to Orem City Code 17-7-7(D) regarding cul-de-sac length at 1450 South 360 West
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and approval of meeting minutes from December 13, 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a rezoning request by Ken Garff for two properties at 134 and 110 East 1200 South from Single Family Residential (R8) to Commercial (C2). Also scheduled is a public hearing on proposed text amendments to neighborhood meeting requirements, including notice distance, deadlines, and re-noticing criteria. The work session will discuss the General Plan timeline/concepts and the C2 zone's continued use for gas stations and banks.

• Continued public hearing for Ken Garff rezoning of 134 East 1200 South and 110 East 1200 South from R8 to C2
• Public hearing on text amendments to neighborhood meeting requirements (articles 22-14-20(I) and 22-1-5(G))
• Work session discussion of General Plan timeline and concepts
• Work session discussion of C2 zone and continued use of gas stations and banks

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Planning Commission process. The regular session includes presentations on legislative priorities and a recognition of the National Association of School Resource Officers.

• Discussion regarding the Planning Commission process
• Reappointment of Carol Walker to the Recreation Advisory Commission
• Presentation on legislative priorities by State Representative Nelson Abbott
• Withdrawn ordinance for rezoning 710 West 2000 South (Whitestone Estates)
• Review of December 2024 Monthly Financial Summary

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session tour of the new City Hall and receive presentations on water district incentives, a school district property sale, America 250, and a nighttime construction exemption. During the regular session, the Council will vote on resolutions to consent to the sale of ASD property, support America 250, and approve the Geneva Road nighttime construction exemption. The meeting also includes a discussion of legislative priorities and council areas of focus.

• Tour of new City Hall building
• Presentation on Central Utah Water Conservancy District incentives program
• Resolution to consent to Alpine School District sale of CTE property in Orem
• Resolution supporting America 250 Utah and forming the Orem Utah250 Community Committee
• Resolution granting Geneva Road nighttime construction exemption

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning two properties at 134 and 110 East 1200 South from Single Family Residential (R8) to Commercial (C2). They will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair and continue a General Plan discussion.

• Public hearing on Ken Garff Rezone for 134 East 1200 South and 110 East 1200 South from R8 to C2
• Chair and Vice Chair elections
• Continue General Plan discussion
• Review and approve minutes from December 11, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session with presentations on Healthy Orem, UDOT's 1600 North nighttime construction exemption, EPA Brownfields grant, conflict of interest disclosures, CARE Tax policy changes, and a Gold Star Monument. In the regular session, a public hearing will be held on an ordinance to amend the current fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. The council will also consider consent items including approval of prior meeting minutes, appointments to the Orem Events Advisory Commission and Planning Commission, and a resolution for the 1600 North nighttime construction exemption.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending fiscal year 2024-2025 budget
• Resolution granting 1600 North nighttime construction exemption (UDOT)
• Appointments to Orem Events Advisory Commission (Krista Tate, Kami Burgess, Ashley Shumway, Rodney Gardner)
• Reappointment of Madeline Komen to Planning Commission
• Presentation on CARE Tax policy change recommendations

City Council

The Orem City Council holds a two-day retreat to review major accomplishments, discuss the sustainability of the General Fund, and refine citywide goals for 2025. Presentations include business leadership principles and departmental goals. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Presentation of General Fund Sustainability
• Review of Team Orem's Major Accomplishments
• Boards/Commission Assignments
• Review and Refine 2025 Areas of Focus
• Finalize Citywide Goals Associated with Areas of Focus