Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pleasant Grove public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
17 issues in zoning
Accessory Apartment Parking Code Amendment
The city is updating local code regarding accessory apartment parking requirements to ensure compliance with recent changes in Utah state law.
Zone Change Request at 980 West 1800 North
A property owner wants to rezone a 1-acre parcel from Rural Residential to R1-20 to split the lot and build a new home. Neighbors generally supported the project, though one raised concerns about driveway placement.
Vicinity Plan Amendment for Church Facility
A proposed vicinity plan amendment for a 12-acre parcel to accommodate a new religious building was continued by the applicant after well-organized neighborhood opposition.
Springs District (SDO) Overlay Creation
The city is considering a new zoning rule that would allow for 'residential cluster' developments. This could change the density and layout of future housing projects in the area.
Business Manufacturing Park Zone Permitted Uses Amendment
St. John Properties successfully petitioned to add automobile repair and related services to the BMP zone, opening up flexibility for flex-space tenants while excluding heavy mechanic shops.
Tattooing Permitted Use in Grove Interchange
An application to permit tattooing in the Grove Interchange sub-district was denied after council members and planners agreed the area should prioritize retail and sales-tax-generating businesses.
BMP Zone Amendment for Automobile Services
St. John Properties asked to allow auto repair and related services in the BMP zone. The commission approved the change with safeguards, banning standard mechanic shops (6411) and requiring all outdoor storage to be tucked behind an 8-foot fence.
Residential Agricultural Overlay for 1270 North 580 East
New homeowners requested an agricultural overlay on their historic 2.18-acre property to plant orchards, keep bees, and raise farm animals. Neighbors strongly supported the plan, praising it as a great way to preserve green space instead of building more houses.
Water Efficiency Standards
The city is looking at new rules to limit grass and turf in new landscaping to help conserve water. This will affect how residents and businesses design their outdoor spaces.
Valley Grove Flex Space Rezone & Development Agreement
St. John Properties wants to rezone property at Valley Grove to allow light industrial flex space instead of multi-family housing, triggering debate over retail sales tax generation, building design standards, and the completion of the planned public promenade.
Mixed-Use Development Sales Tax Requirement
The council codified a requirement that mixed-use developments on Main Street include sales-tax-generating commercial uses to qualify residential units.
Council Review Process
Council members are asking for more time to review complex zoning and code changes before meetings.
Makin Dreams Subdivision Rezone
Scott Dent is seeking to rezone nearly two acres at 1381 North 600 West from Rural Residential to R1-10 to complete the Makin Dreams subdivision and connect local streets.
Fencing Standards and Grade Difference Clarifications
The city is updating fencing rules to clarify how fence heights are measured on retaining walls and setting exact rules for greenery screening when properties have grade differences.
Building Height Measurement
Residents are concerned that developers are using large amounts of fill dirt to build homes higher than their neighbors. The city is considering changing the measurement standard to an average of original and finished grades to keep heights more consistent.
Boundary Adjustment with Cedar Hills
The city is adjusting boundaries to ensure residents on 900 West can access sewer services without creating problematic 'islands' of land.
Street Naming Policy
The city is trying to figure out how to handle requests to name streets after local heroes without opening the floodgates to too many requests. They want to make sure the process is fair and meaningful.