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Article 22-21 Text Amendment

Description

A request to change the text of the city code regarding special exceptions for multi-family dwellings.

Impact summary

The proposal would have allowed for higher density in areas currently zoned for single-family homes.

Applicant

Name: John Zumbrennen

At a glance

Hearings: 2
Public comments: 1
Importance: 17
Total mentions: 2

Last vote

denied5-0

Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.

Meeting timeline (2)

Sep 23, 2025denied

City Council - Sep 23, 2025

A request to change the text of the city code regarding special exceptions for multi-family dwellings.

Aug 6, 2025denied

Planning Commission - Aug 6, 2025

A citywide text amendment to change requirements for multi-family dwellings in single-family zones.

Related issues (1)

Zoning and Housing Policy

Orem residents are fighting against new housing developments that would allow for more apartments and townhomes. They're worried about changing the city's 'Family City USA' image and keeping their neighborhoods feeling like they always have.

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