Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Orem City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in development
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations
The city updated definitions throughout municipal code to replace outdated references to 'accessory apartments' with standard 'accessory dwelling unit' terminology following recent code adoptions.
Site Plan Review for Center for Women and Children in Crisis
A new multi-building campus will provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, and support services for those in crisis. The project aims to address a severe shortage that forced existing facilities to turn away over 700 people last year.
Hale Center Zone Text Amendment and Concept Plan
A proposal to amend the PD-13 zone at 225 West 400 North for a multi-story residential project triggered heavy pushback from neighbors over parking shortages and overcrowding. Commissioners pressed pause on the vote, asking the developer to come back with a better plan.
Funez Subdivision Powerline Obstruction
A proposed residential lot split was put on hold because a major powerline runs right across the property, creating safety and easement concerns for any new building.
Commercial Development Growth
The city is reviewing several new commercial projects, including a Home Depot and an Apollo Burger, which will change the look and traffic patterns of their respective neighborhoods.
Old Orchard Plat L Subdivision Consolidation
A property owner requested to combine two adjacent lots into a single parcel in the PD-14 zone.
Home Again Lane Flag Lot Subdivision
A proposal to create a 3-lot residential subdivision using deep lot standards near 600 South and 900 East. The project preserves space for a potential future public right-of-way connection.
Residential Development at 360 W 1500 South
A request to rezone approximately 5.45 acres from Public Facilities (PF) to Residential (R8) to facilitate a new residential subdivision.
Southwest Orem Development and Infrastructure
Orem's dealing with Wilkerson Farm shows how tough it is to decide what to do with open land in Utah Valley. Cities are constantly wrestling with these land use puzzles.
Sunflower Dunes Subdivision Access
Developers are asking for an exception to the city's 650-foot cul-de-sac limit so they can build a four-home neighborhood on a two-acre lot at 1450 South 360 West. Because surrounding properties block other entrances, this longer private drive is the only way to access the land.