Council members identified the need to update several master plans, including Parks & Recreation, Transportation, and Downtown plans, to reflect current needs and future goals.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before, 7 the 90 before that.
These plans guide future capital improvement spending for the city's utility systems.
All Provo residents benefit from reliable and well-maintained utility infrastructure.
The applicant is unable to build the home in their preferred location.
The city is updating its long-term plans for storm drains and wastewater. These plans help ensure our pipes and systems can handle future growth and weather events.
The city is updating its wastewater and storm drain plans to handle future growth. This could lead to changes in utility rates and how the city manages flood risks.
The city is updating its rules for floodplains to align with new FEMA maps. This is important for safety and to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
The city is updating its floodplain management rules to align with new FEMA maps. This affects development in flood-prone areas.
The Provo Airport is set to expand, adding more gates and space to accommodate more travelers. This project is part of ongoing upgrades to the airport.
The city is considering changes to minimum street width requirements, with Public Works recommending a flexible approach that includes fire marshal approval. This aims to balance development needs with environmental considerations and community preferences.
The city is updating its development standards, including street width requirements. These changes affect how future construction projects must be designed and built.
The city is planning upgrades to our parks and rec facilities. This matters because it determines which parks get new equipment or repairs this year.
The Council wants better data on the city's housing to understand why certain types of homes aren't being built or financed, helping them make better decisions on housing policy.
The council debated whether to keep the option for 24-foot wide streets in development standards. Residents and some council members argued for retaining them for walkability and traffic calming, while others raised concerns about parking and emergency access.
The council debated whether to eliminate 24-foot wide roads in new developments, weighing concerns about parking, emergency access, and pedestrian safety against cost savings and neighborhood character.
A 'one-stop permitting' or concierge service for development applications was proposed, modeled after Lehi's approach, to streamline the process for applicants.
The city is considering an annexation of 16.67 acres. Residents are concerned about infrastructure capacity and how the land will be zoned.
The city maintains strict rules about building on steep slopes to prevent erosion and safety hazards. This case tested whether those rules can be waived for better home placement.
The commission is mapping out its priorities for historic preservation in Provo for the year. This work helps determine which projects or policy changes might come up for review later.
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