Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in American Fork City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in zoning with medium priority
Committee Membership and Governance
The Beautification Committee is actively looking for new members to join before the end of the year and needs volunteers for specific roles like secretary, Tree City USA committee member, and event advertising coordinator.
American Fork Hillcrest Institutional Landscaping Amendment
This change would let churches, schools, and other institutional uses increase their lawn areas from 20 percent to 33 percent of total landscaped space.
Sploot Veterinary Clinic Code Text Amendment
This proposal would allow small animal veterinary clinics without outdoor runs or overnight boarding to open in SC-1 shopping center zones.
Walnut Court Plat C & D Amended Plats
Property owners are proposing adjustments to residential property lines at Walnut Court Plats C and D to better fit existing two-family and single-family dwellings in the R2-7500 zone.
Residential Garage Standards
A local resident urged the city to adopt garage depth standards of at least 20 feet and higher soil compaction requirements to prevent parking issues and sinking concrete in newer homes.
Municipal Code Updates
Proposed updates to the city code could change local rules and regulations governing property, building, and daily operations. Residents and business owners should monitor these changes to see how they impact local compliance.
Jasper Lot Land Use Map Amendment
The city council approved changing a residential parcel at 570 East Main Street to general commercial, despite staff concerns about creating an isolated commercial designation.
Transit-Oriented Development Operational Overlays Code Amendment
Proposed code text amendments aim to update block type and operational overlay maps in the transit-oriented development zone.