Pleasant Grove, UT

Public Hearing Notices

The Pleasant Grove City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a code text amendment. The request, submitted by St. John Properties, seeks to allow commercial parking lots and garages on a fee basis in the Grove Interchange Subdistrict.

• Public Hearing: Code Text Amendment 10-14-24-3-D regarding permitted uses in the Grove Interchange Subdistrict

City Council

The City Council meeting originally scheduled for October 20, 2026, has been rescheduled. The provided document is a notice of the date change and contains no specific agenda items.

Land Use Hearing

The Pleasant Grove Land Use Hearing Officer will hold a public meeting to consider a variance request from Deny Farnsworth. The request concerns lot width requirements in a single-family residential zone.

• Variance request for 1398 N 600 W to permit the subdivision of a deep, narrow parcel
• Consideration of City Code Section 10-9B-4: Lot Width in Single-Family Residential Zones
• Application of Section 2-4-7-B: Historical Property Special Exceptions

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission will review subcommittee reports on local history projects and grants. The body will also discuss an ordinance proposal and methods for reviewing the Downtown Standards document.

• Discussion of an ordinance proposal to Daniel Cardenas
• Review of Utah Humanities grant for oral histories
• Status update on SHPO grant matching funds
• Review of Downtown Standards document
• Planning for 'Strange but True Stories from PG History' lecture on October 26

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request from St. John Properties to amend the city code. The proposal seeks to allow commercial parking lots and garages on a fee basis within the Grove Interchange Subdistrict.

• Public Hearing: Code Text Amendment to Section 10-14-24-3-D to add Use 4602 (Commercial parking lots and garages on a fee basis) in the Grove Interchange Subdistrict

Beautifcation Commission

The Beautification & Shade Tree Advisory Commission will meet to review reports from the treasurer and Parks and Recreation. The body will discuss Yard of the Month nominations and plan for upcoming community events and classes.

• Yard of the Month nominations and Christmas award ideas
• Planning for June Strawberry Days tree raffle
• April Arbor Day volunteer incentives
• Composting class on October 20th at the library
• Discussion on timing for adding funds to the parks budget for tools

Planning Commission

The Pleasant Grove Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Police and Court Building, 108 S 100 East. The single agenda item is a code text amendment request from St. John Properties to add Use 4602 (commercial parking lots and garages on a fee basis) to the permitted uses in the Grove Interchange Subdistrict, Section 10-14-24-3-D. The item is listed as legislative. The notice was posted September 25, 2026.

• Public hearing on code text amendment to Section 10-14-24-3-D, Permitted Uses in the Grove Interchange Subdistrict (city wide)
• Request by St. John Properties to add Use 4602 — commercial parking lots and garages on a fee basis — to permitted uses
• Listed as a legislative item
• Contact for questions: Community Development Director Daniel Cárdenas or City Planner Jacob Hawkins, (801) 785-6057

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to discuss reports from city-sponsored organizations and specific arts programs. The agenda includes updates on city events, a songwriter competition, and Taste of the Arts.

• Reports from Musicology, The Ruth, Utah Children's Choir, PG Orchestra, and PG Players
• Program discussions on City Events, Songwriter Competition, and Taste of the Arts
• Sub-committee reports for Marketing, Membership, and Equipment
• Budget requests: None

Public Hearing Notices

The Pleasant Grove City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Police and Court Building, 108 S 100 E. The single item noticed is a citywide code text amendment to Section 10-15-47: Accessory Apartments, which would revise parking requirements for accessory apartments. The hearing is a chance for residents to comment before the council acts; the notice does not state what the council will decide or when.

• Public hearing on a code text amendment to Section 10-15-47: Accessory Apartments, revising parking requirements for accessory apartments (citywide)
• Request brought by Pleasant Grove City
• Meeting: October 6, 2026, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Community Room, Police and Court Building, 108 S 100 E
• Questions directed to Community Development Director Daniel Cárdenas or City Planner Jacob Hawkins at (801) 785-6057
• Notice posted September 25, 2026 by City Recorder Wendy Thorpe; comment/event deadline October 5, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

Notice of Adopted Ordinances

The City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-030 to modify parking requirements for attached and detached accessory dwellings. The changes align city code with Utah State Code regarding the number of required off-street parking spaces.

• Ordinance 2026-030: Modifies Section 10-15-47-J regarding accessory apartment parking
• Internal ADUs: No additional parking required if the primary dwelling has four off-street spaces
• Detached ADUs: One parking space required for units up to 650 square feet; two spaces for units over 650 square feet
• Registration: Accessory apartments must be registered with the community development department for a $25.00 fee

City Council

The Pleasant Grove City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with a 4:30 p.m. work session on historic preservation projects and secondary water rates, followed by the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. at 108 S 100 E. The council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance revising parking requirements for accessory apartments, and is scheduled to vote on awarding the Library Landscape and Pavilion Project, a library consortium agreement, and an engineering contract for 600 West and Center Street improvements. Consent items include construction change orders and payments for the 800 North and 1100 East reconstruction projects.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-030 amending Section 10-15-47 to revise parking requirements for accessory apartments
• Vote to award S&L Inc. the Library Landscape and Pavilion Project, RFP amount not to exceed $406,922.68
• Resolution 2026-045 amending the Timpanogos Library Consortium MOU between American Fork, Highland, and Pleasant Grove
• Resolution 2026-046 authorizing the Mayor to sign an engineering, design, and construction management agreement with Ridgeline Consultants for 600 West and Center Street improvements
• Consent items: Change Order No. 4 and Payment No. 7 to Condie Construction for the 800 North project; Payment No. 5 and Change Order No. 1 to Black Forest Paving for the 1100 East project

Pleasant Grove Library Board

The Pleasant Grove Library Board meets Oct 1, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Library, 107 S 100 E. The board will discuss and vote on discontinuing a $1.00 fee for computer guests, a $4.00 fee for interlibrary loans, and a $2.00 fee to replace lost library cards. It will also hear committee reports, interview Kirk Baxter for a committee, and approve minutes from the Sept 1 meeting. The agenda notes a reminder that City Council meets Oct. 6 and asks attendees to support the library.

• Vote on discontinuing the $1.00 fee for computer guests
• Vote on discontinuing the $4.00 interlibrary loan fee
• Vote on discontinuing the $2.00 lost library card replacement fee
• Committee interview: Kirk Baxter
• Reminder that City Council meets Oct. 6; public asked to attend to support the library

Planning Commission

The Pleasant Grove City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Contact: Community Development Director Daniel Cárdenas or City Planner Jacob Hawkins at (801) 785-6057

Land Use Hearing

The Pleasant Grove Land Use Appeal Authority will hold a public hearing to consider Edith Bethers' request for a variance from City Code Sections 10-9A-3 (minimum lot area) and 10-9A-4 (minimum lot width) for property at approximately 2831 N Canyon Rd in the Rural Residential Zone. The code requires a minimum lot area of 21,780 square feet and a minimum lot width of 110 feet. The hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

• Variance request from lot area and width requirements for 2831 N Canyon Rd
• Property in Rural Residential Zone (RR)
• Code sections 10-9A-3 and 10-9A-4 cited
• Public hearing for variances and appeals

Historic Preservation Committee

The Pleasant Grove Historic Preservation Committee is meeting to hear subcommittee reports on preservation, community outreach, and archives, and to discuss upcoming events. They will review the pins project, an ordinance proposal, and the fall lecture, and plan to present their FY2026-2027 project list to the city council. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Book sales at Heritage Festival totaled $316, with 9 copies of 'They Came to Battle Creek' sold
• Ordinance proposal to Daniel Cardenas to be discussed
• Fall lecture 'Strange but True Stories from PG History' scheduled for October 26
• Committee to present FY2026-2027 project list to city council work session
• Victorian Christmas event planned for December 7 at Old Town Hall

Notice of Adopted Ordinances

The Pleasant Grove City Council has adopted Ordinance 2026-029, amending the official vicinity plan for property at approximately 152 North 1400 East in the R1-20 (Single-Family Residential) zone. The amendment was requested by applicant Daniel Judd Wray and was recommended by the Planning Commission after a public hearing. The council held its own public hearing on September 15, 2026, and approved the change, citing grading issues, service limitations, and an aqueduct easement that made the previous plan impractical.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-029 amending the official vicinity plan
• Property at approximately 152 North 1400 East, R1-20 zone
• Applicant: Daniel Judd Wray
• Public hearings held by Planning Commission (Aug 27, 2026) and City Council (Sep 15, 2026)
• Reasons cited: grading elevation issues, service limitations, Jordan River Aqueduct easement

Land Use Hearing

The Pleasant Grove Land Use Appeal Authority Officer will hold a public hearing to consider Edith Bethers' request for a variance from City Code Sections 10-9A-3 (minimum lot area of 1/2 acre) and 10-9A-4 (minimum lot width of 110 feet) for a property at approximately 2831 N Canyon Rd in the Rural Residential Zone. The meeting will be held online via Microsoft Teams on September 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

• Variance request by Edith Bethers for property at approx. 2831 N Canyon Rd
• Variance from City Code Section 10-9A-3: Lot Area (1/2 acre minimum)
• Variance from City Code Section 10-9A-4: Lot Width (110 feet minimum)
• Property located in RR (Rural Residential) Zone, Manila Neighborhood
• Contact: Community Development Director Daniel Cárdenas or City Planner Jacob Hawkins at (801) 785-6057

Notice of Adopted Ordinances

The Pleasant Grove City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-028, rezoning approximately 1.03 acres at 980 West 1800 North from Rural Residential (RR) to Residential Single-Family (R1-20). The change allows the applicant, Braxton Rapp, to subdivide the property into a 2-lot flag subdivision. The Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously, and the City Council approved it after a public hearing on September 15, 2026.

• Rezone of 1.03 acres at 980 West 1800 North from RR to R1-20
• Applicant: Braxton Rapp
• Allows 2-lot flag subdivision
• Planning Commission unanimous recommendation on August 27, 2026
• City Council public hearing and approval on September 15, 2026

Public Hearing Notices

The City Council will hold public hearings on September 15, 2026, to consider two land use requests. These include a rezoning request for a property in the North Field Neighborhood and a vicinity plan amendment in the Grove Creek Neighborhood.

• Rezone request for 1.03 acres at 980 West 1800 North from RR to R1-20 Zone
• Vicinity plan amendment for approximately 4 acres at 152 North 1400 East

City Council

The Pleasant Grove City Council will hold a work session at 4:30 p.m. to discuss swimming pool finances and secondary water rates, followed by a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. The regular meeting includes public hearings on two zone changes, votes on a library landscape and pavilion contract, resolutions on parental leave and tax-exempt financing, and consent items for payments and change orders. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and calendar review.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-028 to rezone 1.03 acres at 980 West 1800 North from RR to R1-20
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-029 for a vicinity plan amendment on ~4 acres at 152 North 1400 East
• Award contract to S&L Inc. for Library Landscape and Pavilion Project, not to exceed $406,922.68
• Resolution 2026-042 amending personnel policy to change 'Maternity Leave' to 'Parental Leave'
• Resolution 2026-043 to reimburse itself from tax-exempt financings for police vehicles, technology, and recreation equipment

Arts Commission

The Pleasant Grove Arts Commission is meeting to discuss city, director, and chair business, hear reports from partner organizations and programs, and vote on budget requests. The agenda includes a vote on an $8,000 request for Concerts in the Park and a $3,000/year marketing budget. Sub-committee reports and a roundtable discussion are also scheduled.

• Vote on $8,000 budget request for Concerts in the Park
• Vote on $3,000/year marketing budget
• Reports from Musicology, The Ruth, Utah Children's Choir, PG Orchestra, and PG Players
• Program updates on City Events, Songwriter Competition, and Taste of the Arts
• Sub-committee reports on Marketing, Membership, and Equipment

Beautifcation Commission

The Pleasant Grove Beautification & Shade Tree Advisory Commission is meeting to approve August minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and receive a parks update. They will discuss Yard of the Month nominations and ideas for 2027 awards, plus plan a fall/winter dinner for the parks department. The agenda is routine with no major decisions or financial actions listed.

• Approve minutes from August meeting
• Treasurer's report
• Yard of the Month nominations and 2027 award ideas
• Fall/Winter dinner for parks department planning
• Water Wise Plantings class on September 15th at the library

Planning Commission

The Pleasant Grove Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a code text amendment. The item proposes revising Section 10-15-47 to change parking requirements for accessory apartments city-wide. This is a legislative item that will be decided at the meeting.

• Public Hearing: Code Text Amendment - Sections 10-15-47: Accessory Apartments (City Wide)
• Proposal to revise parking requirements for accessory apartments

Pleasant Grove Library Board

The Pleasant Grove Library Board is meeting to conduct committee interviews, review the director's business, and discuss committee reports. The agenda also includes approving minutes from a previous meeting and planning a book minute on science non-fiction books. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy or budget decisions listed.

• Committee interviews for Kenneth Baxley, Eric Wood, and Haylie Reil
• Approval of August meeting minutes (1 hr 34 min)
• Book Minute topic: Science Non-Fiction Books
• Next meeting scheduled for October 1st or 8th, 2026

Planning Commission

The Pleasant Grove Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a city-requested code text amendment to Section 10-15-47 (Accessory Apartments) to revise parking requirements citywide. The commission will also review and approve the minutes from the August 27, 2026 meeting. A work session precedes the regular session, but no testimony or official action will be taken during it.

• Public hearing on code text amendment to Section 10-15-47: Accessory Apartments (city-wide) to revise parking requirements
• Review and approval of August 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Work session on commission and staff business (no testimony or action)

Notice of Adopted Ordinances

The Pleasant Grove City Council has adopted Ordinance 2026-025, which approves a new Downtown Master Plan for the Downtown Village Zone. The plan, created with Landmark Design, will guide future land use, development, and investment decisions in the downtown area. The adoption follows public hearings by the Planning Commission and City Council.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-025 for the new Downtown Master Plan
• Plan covers the Downtown Village Zone
• Plan created with Landmark Design
• Planning Commission public hearing held August 13, 2026
• City Council public hearing held September 1, 2026

Notice of Adopted Ordinances

The Pleasant Grove City Council has adopted Ordinance 2026-027, which approves an updated Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) as required by state and federal law. The update includes new standard operating procedures, revised appendices, and other changes to maintain the city's permit to discharge storm water. A public hearing was held on September 1, 2026, and the ordinance takes effect immediately.

• Adoption of updated Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP)
• New standard operating procedures and updated appendices
• Compliance with Small MS4 General UPDES Permit No. UTR090000
• Public hearing held September 1, 2026
• Ordinance effective immediately upon passage

Public Hearing Notices

The Pleasant Grove City Council will hold a public hearing on September 1, 2026, to consider three items: a vicinity plan amendment for the Manila neighborhood, adoption of the Downtown Master Plan, and adoption of an updated Storm Water Management Plan. These are public hearings, meaning the council will receive input before making decisions.

• Vicinity plan amendment for approx. 12.079 acres at 3620 N 1590 W (Manila Neighborhood), requested by Lafe Harris
• Adoption of the Pleasant Grove Downtown Master Plan (city-wide)
• Adoption of updated Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) with new standard operating procedures and appendices

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Downtown Master Plan and a Vicinity Plan amendment for 12.079 acres. The meeting also includes votes on a commercial site plan and a school resource officer agreement.

• Public hearing for Pleasant Grove Downtown Master Plan (Ordinance 2026-025)
• Public hearing for Vicinity Plan Amendment on 12.079 acres (Ordinance 2026-026)
• Public hearing for updated Storm Water Management Plan (Ordinance 2026-027)
• Vote on commercial site plan at 224 S. Pleasant Grove Blvd
• Vote on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Alpine School District for School Resource Officers

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request at 980 West 1800 North and a vicinity plan amendment at 152 N 1400 E. Additionally, the commission will consider a conditional use permit for a dance school at 675 W Garden Dr.

• Rezone request for 1.03 acres at 980 West 1800 North from RR to R1-20
• Vicinity plan amendment for approximately 4 acres at 152 N 1400 E
• Conditional Use Permit for Artistic Dance Project at 675 W Garden Dr

Planning Commission

The Pleasant Grove Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 27, 2026, to consider three items: a request to rezone 1.03 acres at 980 West 1800 North from RR to R1-20, a vicinity plan amendment for about 4 acres at 152 North 1400 East, and a conditional use permit for Artistic Dance Project at 675 W Garden Drive. These are public hearings, so the commission will take input but not necessarily make final decisions.

• Rezone: 1.03 acres at 980 W 1800 N from RR to R1-20 (Braxton Rapp)
• Vicinity plan amendment: ~4 acres at 152 N 1400 E in R1-20 zone (Daniel Judd Wray)
• Conditional use permit: Artistic Dance Project, Use #6830 Special Training and Schooling, 675 W Garden Dr in CS-2 zone

Historic Preservation Committee

The Pleasant Grove Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to hear subcommittee reports, discuss upcoming events, and vote on two items: an attendance clause for their bylaws and the FY2026 project list with its budget. The meeting also includes updates on Main Street, a walking tour, and a fall lecture.

• Vote on attendance clause to bylaws
• Vote on FY2026 project list and budget
• Discussion of Heritage Festival with Andi Veenker and Ashlyn Harker
• Update on 'Strange but True Stories from PG History' scripts
• Geri Taylor no longer on Commission due to health challenges