Provo meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Provo Council approves five ordinances; upcoming meetings include Wymount Terrace redevelopment

The Provo Municipal Council approved five ordinances at its Aug. 11 meeting, covering parking requirement reductions, a general plan map change, two zone changes, and a residency requirement for board and commission candidates. No vote tallies were included in the notice. The other meetings held over the past two weeks were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published.

Council actions

The council approved the following ordinances:

• **Ordinance 2026-25** – Parking requirement reductions (PLOTA20260080)
• **Ordinance 2026-26** – General plan map change at 3657 S Sierra Vista Way from Industrial to Mixed Use (PLGPA20260012)
• **Ordinance 2026-27** – Zone change at 3657 S Sierra Vista Way to Medium Density Residential and General Commercial (PLRZ20260006)
• **Ordinance 2026-28** – Zone change at 1804 North Geneva Road to Specific Development Plan – Lakeview Fields (PLRZ20260092)
• **Ordinance 2026-29** – General residency requirement for boards and commissions (26-057)

No discussion or debate details were included in the notice.

Other recent meetings

Several other boards and commissions met during the same period, but their agendas were published without minutes, so no decisions are confirmed.

• **Redevelopment Agency Governing Board (Aug. 11)** – Agendas included a participation agreement for the Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Area, multiple rezonings, and a $14,171.11 appropriation for a contractual sales tax increment payment to Day's Market. The board also discussed upgrading private water infrastructure for Taylor Terrace and an interlocal agreement with Springville City.
• **Provo City Planning Commission (Aug. 12)** – Public hearing on zoning amendments and concept plans for a 33-unit townhome development at 2000 N Canyon Road, a mixed-use development at 113/191 N Geneva Road, and a citywide ordinance text amendment to replace Title 14 (Zoning Code).
• **Landmarks Commission (Aug. 19)** – Public hearing on two Certificates of Appropriateness: converting a historic home at 237 E Center Street to a restaurant, and restoring a historic sign at 286 W Center Street. The commission also planned to elect a chair.
• **Transportation and Mobility Advisory Committee (Aug. 20)** – Reviewed an East-West Accessibility Analysis, sidewalk improvements, and trail updates. The committee also noted a ribbon cutting for the 820 North Bridge on Aug. 22.

Coming up

• **Provo Municipal Council (Aug. 25)** – Regular meeting to vote on an outdoor lighting standards ordinance (26-049), recognize the Employee of the Month, and take public comment. A work meeting the same day will discuss the lighting ordinance, a Taylor Terrace water system request, and development and purchase agreements for the Vesper Amphitheater project.
• **Planning Commission (Aug. 26)** – Public hearing on 12 items, including BYU's request to redevelop Wymount Terrace apartments, replacing 354 units with 456 units. Also on the agenda: a zone map amendment for 5.06 acres at 1878 N Geneva Road and ordinance text amendments on street access and monument sign heights.
• **Planning Commission Administrative Hearing (Sept. 2)** – Review of a project plan for a two-unit residential development at 909 W 1160 N, Rivergrove Neighborhood.

All meetings are open to the public; agendas and minutes are available on the city's website.

Provo seeks bids for Slate Canyon storm drain project; Planning Commission to weigh townhome developments

Provo City is accepting sealed bids through August 18 for the 2026 Slate Canyon Storm Drain Improvements project, the most concrete action item in a two-week window where several meetings were cancelled or limited to closed sessions.

Slate Canyon Storm Drain Improvements

Provo City Public Works issued Bid No. PR2026001014 for construction of the 2026 Slate Canyon Storm Drain Improvements. The project scope includes installation of storm drain pipe, manholes, concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, and asphalt paving.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 11 at 1:00 p.m. at 1377 S 350 E. Bids are due August 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The selected contractor must complete the work by October 15, 2026.

Board of Adjustment meeting cancelled

The Provo City Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda had included an appeal by Kyle Owen regarding 719 W 500 N, which was cancelled along with the meeting.

Municipal Council holds closed session

The Provo Municipal Council met July 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Provo Peaks Conference Room. The agenda included a roll call and a closed meeting to discuss pending litigation, real-estate transactions, or individual personnel matters under Utah Code. The meeting was broadcast live on YouTube and Facebook. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

August 5 — Planning Commission Administrative Hearing: The commission will consider a single delegated application. Spencer Mitchell requests Project Plan approval for demolition and rebuild of a seminary building at 850 East 3650 North in the Edgemont Neighborhood, located in the PF (Public Facilities) Zone. Public comment is accepted in person or via email.

August 12 — Provo City Planning Commission: A 5:00 p.m. study session precedes the 6:00 p.m. public hearing in Council Chambers at 445 West Center Street. Items on the agenda include:

• Zone Map Amendment (R1.6 to LDR zone) and Concept Plan approval for a 33-unit townhome development at 2000 N Canyon Road.
• Zone Map Amendment (CG to MU zone) and Concept Plan approval for a mixed-use development with 18 townhomes and commercial space at 113/191 N Geneva Road.
• Ordinance Text Amendment to replace Title 14 (Provo City Zoning Code) citywide.

All recent meeting summaries listed above are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published. Outcomes for upcoming items have not been decided.