American Fork council accepts 24-acre annexation petition; property tax hike hearing set for Aug. 11
The American Fork City Council accepted a petition to annex approximately 24 acres at 510 South 100 West on July 28, 2026, opening a protest window through August 28. The council's agenda also included floodplain code amendments, a streetlight maintenance contract, and a garage project award, though minutes from that meeting have not yet been published.
Annexation petition certified
The city recorder certified the annexation petition on July 29, 2026, after the council accepted it July 28. The site includes properties owned by Chipman Marital Trust, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, John and Elaine Watson, and American Fork City. Residents within 500 feet of the site or in unincorporated areas within a half-mile may file written protests with the Utah County Boundary Commission by August 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Petition documents are available for inspection at the American Fork Recorder's office, 51 E. Main Street.
City Council agenda items (outcomes pending)
The July 28 City Council agenda listed several items in addition to the annexation: code amendments for Floodplain Management (Chapters 15.01.110 and 15.16), a proposal to allow Natural Gas Regulator Stations as a Conditional Use in the PF Public Facilities Zone, a streetlight repair and maintenance contract with Infrastructure Power Group LLC, and an award of the American Fork City Garage Reorientation Project to Construction IQ LLC. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes for these items are not confirmed in the record.
Development Review Committee
On July 20, the Development Review Committee was scheduled to review a Final Plat for Landon Court East, a 1.381-acre residential project at approximately 1252 E 700 N in the R1-15,000 Zone. Minutes from that meeting are not yet published.
Police department property disposal notice
The American Fork Police Department posted notice of its intent to dispose of unclaimed property on August 10, 2026. Items include cash (9 listed item numbers), jewelry and watches, passports, IDs, Social Security cards, wallets, transaction cards, vehicle titles, registrations, and license plates. Owners must contact the department by August 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. with proof of ownership.
Coming up
- **Aug. 3 — Development Review Committee:** Review of an amended commercial site plan for the American Fork Tabernacle Landscape Improvements at 110 E. Main Street (4.27 acres, Central Commercial Zone). A 10-minute public comment period is scheduled (2 minutes per speaker).
- **Aug. 4 — City Council work session:** Discussion-only session covering the Earl Annexation concept plan, a proposed cemetery expansion, accessory dwelling unit code changes, automatic annexations, and the Tabitha's Way Ambassador Network. No official decisions will be made.
- **Aug. 5 — Planning Commission:** Review of a request from Lone Automotive to operate an auto dealership at 105 S 700 E Unit E in the GC-1 General Commercial Zone.
- **Aug. 11 — Property tax hearing:** Public hearing at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall on a proposed property tax increase of $660,000 annually. The proposal would raise taxes by $33.41 per year on a $502,000 residence and $60.74 per year on a $502,000 business, representing an 8.48% increase in property tax budgeted revenue above last year's revenue excluding eligible new growth.