American Fork officials just pumped the brakes on a big rezoning plan after locals made it clear they weren't happy with the direction of the city's growth. It’s a major win for residents who felt like their input was being ignored in the planning process.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 3 the 90 before that.
The project will likely increase property tax revenue for the city through new home construction.
The property owner seeking the zoning change.
Nearby neighbors may experience increased traffic or changes to the neighborhood's rural feel.
Rob Shelton | American Fork Citizen The fight over zoning for the south side of 300 North east of North County Blvd. didn’t start at the June 9 city council meeting. It started in February, when hundreds of American Fork residents packed city hall to...
AF City walks back mass rezoning after citizen uproar AF Citizen
The city is rethinking its zoning map after residents expressed concerns about potential changes to their neighborhoods. The new plan focuses only on commercial areas, ensuring residential zones stay the same.
Many residents are fighting proposed changes that would increase density in their neighborhoods, fearing more traffic and safety issues.
The owner wants to rezone their land to build three new homes. This will change the density of the area from agricultural-style lots to standard residential lots.
The owners of the property at 794 W 1000 N Circle want to change their zoning to R1-12,000. This could affect how the land is used in the future.
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