Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Payson City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in development with high priority
CenCore Project
CenCore bought the old Plunder building and may add a 150,000-square-foot manufacturing plant if it wins a military contract, bringing roughly 100 relocating employees plus new hires — and demand for housing and restaurants.
Haskell Annexation for single-family development
About 6.27 acres near 1300 East and Salem Canal Road could join the city, paving the way for low-density single-family homes. The deal includes a trail corridor that would connect to Salem Canal Road trails. The City Council holds the public hearing and final say.
D-S Meat Processing subdivision homes on Canyon Road
The longtime meat plant is being forced out by Bureau of Reclamation canal right-of-way enforcement, and the city rezoned its 4 acres for detached single-family homes — contingent on a development agreement with garage and design standards. Neighbors worry about traffic, parking, and smaller lots.
Payson Station Area Plan
This plan will shape how roughly 1,046 acres near the future I-15 interchange develop — homes, shopping, trails, and open space for potentially 15,500 new residents. It's Payson's chance to build a distinct identity and capture regional shoppers instead of losing them to Spanish Fork.
DeHart Property Master-Planned Community
Developers unveiled a concept for the big DeHart farm property near the temple: executive homes, cottage homes and townhomes buffering I-15, 34 acres of open space, two large parks, a school site, and a small village center. Council feedback was mixed — enthusiasm for parks and connectivity, concerns about townhome density, traffic at 800 South, and competition with downtown.