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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.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
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
This rezone allows for residential development on the property.
This adds one new home to the neighborhood and uses an existing driveway for access.
This changes the potential use of the land from open space to commercial.
This is a minor lot line adjustment that doesn't change the overall land use.
We'll include it in your weekly brief whenever the council takes it up.
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