Orem is considering ditching mandatory lawn rules for homeowners. This could mean less watering and lower bills, but also a change in how our neighborhoods look.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
Could lead to increased business licensing revenue.
Business owners in the beauty and body art industries.
No groups negatively affected
The city needs to update its flood rules to keep up with federal standards. This ensures residents can still get flood insurance and the city can qualify for disaster relief money.
The city is looking at allowing barber shops and tattoo parlors in manufacturing zones. This could open up new business opportunities in industrial areas.
The city is looking at how to handle 'flag lots'—homes built behind existing ones. It's a balance between adding housing and keeping the neighborhood feel.
Orem City Considers Proposal To Lower Lawn Requirement Utah Public Radio
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