Orem, UT

Development Review Committe

The Orem Development Review Committee will review two development items: a final plat for Johnson Farms Plat A and a site plan for a home improvement and design building. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings held on August 24 and July 27, 2026. No dollar amounts or specific ordinance details are listed in the agenda.

• Final Plat review for Johnson Farms Plat A located generally at 1700 S Geneva Road
• Site Plan review for Homebuilt, a home improvement and design building located generally at 1950 N State Street
• Approval of minutes from the August 24, 2026 meeting
• Approval of minutes from the July 27, 2026 meeting

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a text amendment to Section 22-14-4-2 of the Orem City Code regarding alterations to legal non-conforming signs. The meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The proposed amendment is available for review at the Office of Community Development.

• Public hearing on text amendment to Section 22-14-4-2 regarding legal non-conforming sign alterations
• Meeting at 56 North State Street, Orem, UT 84057
• Contact: Cheryl Vargas, (801) 229-7183

Recreation Advisory Commission

City Council

The Orem City Council is holding a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase. If approved, the city would raise property tax revenue by $450,000 per year (a 6.95% increase). The tax on a $520,000 residence would rise from $168.74 to $180.47 per year, and on a $520,000 business from $306.80 to $328.12 per year. No other items are on the agenda.

• Proposed property tax increase of $450,000 in additional annual revenue
• Residential tax on a $520,000 home would increase by $11.73 per year (to $180.47)
• Business tax on a $520,000 property would increase by $21.32 per year (to $328.12)
• Property tax budgeted revenue would increase 6.95% above last year excluding new growth
• Public hearing scheduled for August 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Orem City Hall Council Chambers

City Council

The Orem City Council is meeting jointly with the Timpanogos School District for a work session. The agenda consists entirely of discussion items, including the district's first-year celebration, vision and values, school criteria, boundary study, safe routes and bus routes, a fire cadet program, and school resource officers. No formal decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of 1st Year Celebration
• Discussion of Vision and Values
• Discussion of Robust School Criteria
• Discussion of Boundary Study
• Discussion of Safe Routes and Bus Routes

Development Review Committe

The Orem Development Review Committee will meet on August 24, 2026, to review an administrative site plan for LUMEN at 1528 N Main Street, a site plan and plat amendment for Home Built at 1950 North State Street, and approve minutes from the August 17th meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM at 56 N State Street, Aspen Conference room (floor 2).

• Administrative Site Plan - LUMEN P.099011 Part 2 at 1528 N Main Street in the R8 zone
• Site Plan - Home Built at 1950 North State Street in the PD-53 zone
• Plat Amendment - Home Built at 1950 N State Street in the PD-53 zone
• Approval of minutes from the DRC meeting on August 17th, 2026
• Adjourn; next meeting scheduled for August 24th, 2026

Historical Preservation Advisory Commission

The Orem Historical Preservation Advisory Commission is meeting to vote on minutes, review the city budget and CARE grant, discuss historic pamphlets and past presentations, and brainstorm future preservation ideas. They will also recap a meeting between Olivia Johnson and Jeff Lambson. The agenda is largely procedural and planning-focused, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Vote on meeting minutes
• Discussion of city budget and CARE Grant
• Historic pamphlets update
• Recap of meeting between Olivia Johnson and Jeff Lambson
• Next meeting scheduled for September 17, 2026

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for September 2, 2026. No agenda items were discussed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting September 2, 2026

Transportation Advisory Commission

The Orem Transportation Advisory Commission will meet to review the draft Orem Archive Travel Master Plan, receive project updates, and approve minutes from a prior meeting. The meeting is open to the public and may include electronic participation by a commission member.

• Review of the Draft Orem Archive Travel Master Plan
• Project updates
• Approval of minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026

Cultural Arts Council

The Orem Cultural Arts Advisory Commission is meeting to approve minutes, assign duties for the Taste of Orem event, and receive reports from the Public Art Subcommittee and Art Ambassadors. The agenda contains no major policy decisions or financial items.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Taste of Orem assignments
• Public Art Subcommittee report
• Art Ambassador reports

Development Review Committe

The Orem Development Review Committee will review several development items, including preliminary and final plats, administrative site plans for fiber installations, a police wall, and a bridge decking rehab. The committee will also approve minutes from its July 27th meeting.

• Preliminary Plat - Funez Plat A at 115 N 800 West (R8 zone)
• Administrative Site Plan - LUMEN fiber install at 1042 W Center Street
• Administrative Site Plan - LUMEN fiber install at 1528 N Main Street
• Final Plat - Valor Homes at 1301 W 400 South (M2 zone)
• Administrative Site Plan - Police Wall at 56 N State Street

Orem Events Advisory Commission

The Orem Events Advisory Commission will meet to discuss and generate ideas for the upcoming Taste of Orem and Truck or Treat events, including logistics, entertainment, and volunteer support. The commission will also review and approve minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting and receive city updates.

• Discussion of Taste of Orem: idea generation, day-of setup/takedown, information booth, cultural group tent support, stage entertainment and green room hosting
• Discussion of Truck or Treat: idea generation, treat bag assembly, information booth, line management for face painting and activities
• Review and approval of minutes from July 9, 2026
• City updates from council members Crystal Muhlestein and Jeff Lambson, and upcoming events from Kenice Whitaker

Orem Neighborhood Commission

The Orem Neighborhood Advisory Commission is meeting to receive updates from the Neighborhood Improvement Team and the myOrem app, discuss volunteer recruitment for the One Kind Act A Day program, announce Beautification Award winners, and approve the May 13, 2026 meeting minutes. The agenda is routine and contains no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Update from Neighborhood Improvement Team (NIT)
• myOrem app update
• One Kind Act A Day volunteer recruitment
• Beautification Awards winners announced
• Approve meeting minutes from May 13, 2026

City Council

The Orem City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on August 11, 2026. They will discuss detached accessory dwelling units and receive a presentation on the Community Development Code update, along with other reports and a resolution on Justice Court Nominating Commission appointments.

• Discussion of Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations (60 min)
• Presentation on Community Development Code Update
• Resolution to appoint members to the Justice Court Nominating Commission
• Presentation on Citizen Life Saving by Fire Chief Marc Sanderson
• Update to City Council meeting schedule (work session added)

Natural Resources Stewardship Committee

The Orem Natural Resources Advisory Commission will meet on August 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the City Council Conference Room. The agenda includes continued strategic planning, selecting a date for a tour of the WM Materials Recycling Facility, a potential tour of MCR Recycling, next steps for a tree initiative, and approval of June meeting minutes.

• Strategic Planning Next Steps (Continued)
• WM Materials Recycling Facility Tour - Select date/time
• Potential Tour - MCR Recycling
• Tree Initiative Next Steps
• Approval of Meeting Minutes 06/04/2026

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 5, 2026, to consider two text amendments to the city code. The first would alter rules for non-conforming signs, and the second would update definitions for dwellings, accessory dwelling units, and accessory apartments.

• Public hearing on text amendment to Article 14-4-2 regarding non-conforming signs
• Public hearing on text amendment to update definitions for dwellings, ADUs, and accessory apartments
• Meeting location: City of Orem Council Chambers, 56 North State Street

City Council

The Orem City Council will hold a public hearing on July 28, 2026, to consider a text amendment and rezone for the Westerly Way property from Open Space to Planned Residential Development.

• Public hearing for 'Westerly Way' text amendment/rezone
• Rezone from OS-5 (Open Space) to PRD (Planned Residential Development)
• Amendment to Appendix KK 'Site Plan - Farm Haven'
• Meeting location: 56 North State Street, Orem, UT
• Meeting time: July 28, 2026, 6:00 PM

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee will discuss and decide on several plat approvals, site plans, and two text amendments. Notably, they will consider amendments to the sign ordinance (Alamo Storage) and to definitions for detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs). The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Plat Amendment - Fort Knox at 981 N Industrial Park Road (M2 zone)
• Preliminary and Final Plat - Johnson Farms Plat A at 1700 S Geneva Road (C2 zone)
• Site Plan - The Shops at Johnson Farm at same location
• Final Plat - Home Again Lane at 600 S 900 East (R8 zone)
• Sign Ordinance Text Amendment (Alamo Storage) and DADU Definitions Text Amendment (multiple code sections)

Cultural Arts Council

The Cultural Arts Advisory Committee will meet to discuss public art projects and a performances subcommittee presentation. The body is scheduled to vote on a new Vice-Chair and adopt minutes from June 16, 2026.

• Vote on new Vice-Chair
• Interactive children's project in the parks
• Performances Subcommittee Presentation by Nathan Christiansen
• Feedback brainstorming series
• Adoption of 06/16/2026 meeting minutes

Transportation Advisory Commission

The Transportation Advisory Commission will review the draft Orem Active Travel Master Plan, a key policy document for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. They will also elect a vice chair and approve minutes from the previous meeting. Project updates will be provided, but no specific projects or funding amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Review of the draft Orem Active Travel Master Plan
• Election of a vice chair
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026 meeting
• Project updates (no details given)

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee will consider a temporary site plan and a preliminary plat. The body will also review minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting.

• Temporary Site Plan: Harward Farms Sweet Corn at approximately 777 N State (C2 zone)
• Preliminary Plat: Valor Homes at approximately 1301 W 400 South (M2 zone)

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a text amendment to Article 22-6 of the Orem City Code, which would establish regulations for permitting detached accessory dwelling units on single-family properties. This is the only item on the agenda for this meeting. The proposed amendment is available for review at the Community Development office.

• Public hearing on text amendment to Article 22-6 for detached accessory dwelling unit regulations

City Council

The Orem City Council will hold public hearings to consider two land-use changes. These include a text amendment for a concept plan and a zoning map amendment for a specific property.

• Public hearing for text amendment to the PD-53 Zone concept plan at 1890 North State Street
• Public hearing to change 5.93 acres at 360 West 1500 South from PF (Public Facilities) and R12 (Single-Family Residential) to R8 (Single-Family Residential)

Development Review Committe

The Orem Development Review Committee will review four site plans and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

• Administrative Site Plan - Lumen Fiber installation at 1135 E 600 South
• Preliminary Plat - PH Tennis Center at 92 E 800 North
• Site Plan - PH Tennis Center at 92 E 800 North
• Temporary Site Plan - Harward Farms Sweet Corn at 440 S State Street
• Approval of minutes from the June 29, 2026 DRC meeting

Orem Events Advisory Commission

The Orem Events Advisory Commission will discuss and evaluate the Oremfest report, covering public feedback, the car show, business showcase, pool party, drone show, fireworks, parade, and other components. They will also review and approve minutes from the May 14 meeting and receive city updates on upcoming events and vendor vetting. No final decisions or budget items are on the agenda.

• Oremfest overall public feedback and evaluation
• Car Show evaluation – Rodney Gardner
• Drone Show and Fireworks evaluation – Sydney Bailey
• Parade evaluation – Kenice Whitaker, Taylor Fox, Suzanne Whitaker
• Memorial Day evaluation – Rodney Gordney

Orem Neighborhood Commission

This meeting of the Orem Neighborhood Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026 at 5:30pm in the Council Conference Room, 56 N. State St, Orem, UT.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were discussed or decided

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a text amendment for the 'Kneaders North Orem' project. The proposal seeks to alter the existing concept plan for the PD-53 zone.

• Public hearing for text amendment to Appendix OO regarding the PD-53 zone at 1890 North State Street

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee will consider an administrative site plan for installing generators at four existing Utopia cabinet sites, a plat amendment for the PH Tennis Center, temporary site plans for two fireworks tents, and a final plat for Whitestone Plat B. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting.

• Administrative site plan for Utopia Generators at 1012 S 200 West, 150 W 800 South, 624 N 400 West, and 1863 S 400 West
• Plat amendment for PH Tennis Center at 92 E 800 North
• Temporary site plan for Blue Dragon Fireworks Tent at 475 N State Street
• Temporary site plan for TNT Fireworks Tent at 1355 Sandhill Rd
• Final plat for Whitestone Plat B at 710 W 2000 South

Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orem

The Redevelopment Agency of Orem will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of its Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget of $2,065,000. The meeting takes place June 23, 2026 at 6:10 PM in the City Council Chambers. Residents may attend and comment on the proposed budget before adoption.

• Public hearing on adoption of the Redevelopment Agency budget for FY 2026-2027 totaling $2,065,000

City Council

The City Council will consider budget amendments for FY 2025-2026 and approve FY 2026-2027 budgets for the RDA and SSLD. The body will also discuss zoning changes for specific properties and land use permissions.

• Rezoning of 355 West University Parkway from R8 Single-Family Residential to C-2 Commercial
• Proposed permitted uses for Beauty & Barber Shops and Tattoo and Body Piercing in the M2 Zone
• Proposed permitted use for Recreation Centers (General) in the PD-5 Zone
• FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
• FY 2026-2027 budgets for the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) and Special Service Lighting District (SSLD)

Municipal Building Authority of the City of Orem

The Orem City Council will meet to decide on zoning amendments, budget approvals, and ordinance changes. Key items include rezoning a property at 355 West University Parkway, adopting the CDBG Annual Action Plan, and amending flood damage prevention codes. The meeting also includes public hearings and presentations on scholarship winners and school resource officers.

• Rezone 355 West University Parkway from R8 to C-2 with a development agreement
• Adopt CDBG 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and FY 2026-2027 budget
• Amend Orem City Code Chapter 10 for Flood Damage Prevention
• Appoint Jeff Lambson as Mayor Pro Tem
• Amend zoning map to allow 'Beauty & Barber Shops' and 'Tattoo and Body Piercing' in M2 zone

Development Review Committe

The Development Review Committee will review three administrative site plans for fiber installations and one final plat for a residential project. The body will also vote on the approval of minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting.

• Administrative Site Plan P.098998 (Parts 1 and 2): Fiber install near 114 W 870 North
• Administrative Site Plan P.098991: Fiber install near 15 E 200 North
• Final Plat: Whitestone Estates Phase 1 at approximately 600 W 2000 South