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What residents are talking about in Orem City public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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Development
Short Term Rentals
2 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Development
Sign Ordinance Text Amendment
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising
Community Diversity
3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Zoning
Industrial Park Zone Change
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Safety
Flock Safety Cameras
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Zoning
Building Design Regulations
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Zoning
DADU Regulations and Design
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Public Safety
Community Relations
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Roads
Traffic and Growth
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Zoning
DADU Regulations
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Public Safety
Community Governance and Development
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Development
Hale Center Text Amendment & Housing Density
2 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Zoning
Wolverine Rezone to Light Manufacturing
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Taxes Budget
Property Tax Increase and Public Safety Funding
7 supportive12 opposed1 concerned
21 commentsLast discussed Aug 27, 2026
Parks Rec
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations
1 supportive1 opposed3 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Roads
Roads & traffic
2 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Zoning
Zoning & land use
4 supportive18 opposed2 concerned
25 commentsLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Parks Rec
Development & housing
1 supportive2 opposed1 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Public Safety
Public safety
1 opposed2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Development
Text Amendment — Updates to Article 22-6 of the Orem City Code to establish regulations for detached accessory dwelling units
1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 15, 2026
Zoning
Text Amendment — Updates to Chapter 22 of the Orem City Code Relating to Code Enforcement
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 15, 2026
Development
PD-53 Zone
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 14, 2026
Development
PD-53 Concept Plan Amendment for Home Built Store
2 supportive10 opposed2 concerned
15 commentsLast discussed Jul 14, 2026
Zoning
360 West 1500 South Rezone
1 supportive1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Jul 14, 2026
Development
Short Term Rentals Continued
9 supportive1 opposed
12 commentsLast discussed May 26, 2026
Zoning
Spring Hollow Assisted Living Rezone
2 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed May 12, 2026
Water Utilities
Water & utilities
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 28, 2026
Education
Early Intervention Programs
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 15, 2026
Education
Stakeholder Inclusion
1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 15, 2026
Parks Rec
North Union Canal
8 supportive
8 commentsLast discussed Mar 10, 2026
Zoning
Short-Term Rental Regulation
9 supportive10 opposed
21 commentsLast discussed Feb 24, 2026
Public Safety
Palisade Drive Construction Disruption
7 opposed4 concerned
11 commentsLast discussed Feb 24, 2026
Development
Multi-generational Housing
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Feb 10, 2026
Zoning
Short-Term Rental Regulations
7 supportive5 opposed1 concerned
13 commentsLast discussed Feb 10, 2026
Taxes Budget
Budget
1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Jan 27, 2026
Parks Rec
Memorial Bench Request
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jan 13, 2026
Water Utilities
Wholesale Natural Gas Supply
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jan 13, 2026
Roads
Traffic Safety and Commercial Unloading
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jan 13, 2026
Zoning
Landlord Licensing Requirement
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jan 13, 2026
Taxes Budget
Mayor Young's Ethical Leadership
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Dec 9, 2025
Taxes Budget
Mayor Young's Administration and Accomplishments
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Dec 9, 2025
Development
Family Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Dec 9, 2025
Taxes Budget
Mayor Young and Councilman Spencer Service
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Dec 9, 2025
Public Safety
Support for First Responders and Fire Department
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Dec 9, 2025
Parks Rec
City Holiday Displays
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Dec 9, 2025
Schools
Alpine School District Split
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Dec 9, 2025
Zoning
Council Transparency and Integrity
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Dec 9, 2025
Parks Rec
Council Resilience and City Clock Naming
1 commentLast discussed Dec 9, 2025
Development
Departing Council Members
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Dec 9, 2025
Public Safety
Police Department Support
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Dec 9, 2025
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Orem City from local and regional media.
KUTVemergency sandbag delivery
Orem delivers 60,000 pounds of sand for residents to fill sandbags ahead of storm
Orem delivers 60,000 pounds of sand for residents to fill sandbags ahead of storm KUTV
Oct 10, 2026The Salt Lake Tribunemusic venue development
Is the Vesper plan over? Orem leaders give a big ‘no’ to Osmond-backed music venue in Provo Canyon.
Is the Vesper plan over? Orem leaders give a big ‘no’ to Osmond-backed music venue in Provo Canyon. The Salt Lake Tribune
Sep 13, 2026KMYUamphitheater development
Orem formally votes to oppose Vesper Amphitheater Development
Orem formally votes to oppose Vesper Amphitheater Development KMYU
Sep 9, 2026ABC4 Utahamphitheater opposition
Orem City Council approves resolution expressing opposition to proposed Vesper Amphitheater
Orem City Council approves resolution expressing opposition to proposed Vesper Amphitheater ABC4 Utah
Sep 9, 2026KUTVamphitheater development
Orem formally votes to oppose Vesper Amphitheater Development
Orem formally votes to oppose Vesper Amphitheater Development KUTV
Sep 9, 2026ABC4 Utahcommercial development
‘Too significant to ignore’: Orem City officials speak out against controversial Vesper Amphitheater project
‘Too significant to ignore’: Orem City officials speak out against controversial Vesper Amphitheater project ABC4 Utah
Sep 7, 2026kjzz.comamphitheater development opposition
Orem voices opposition to proposed Provo Canyon amphitheater as application withdrawn
Orem voices opposition to proposed Provo Canyon amphitheater as application withdrawn kjzz.com
Sep 5, 2026KUTVproperty tax increase
Orem City Council votes for property tax increase
Orem City Council votes for property tax increase KUTV
Aug 28, 2026KUTVpedestrian safety
24-year-old pedestrian killed in Orem intersection south of University Mall
24-year-old pedestrian killed in Orem intersection south of University Mall KUTV
Aug 10, 2026KUTVshort-term rental regulation
Orem short-term rental owners await city decision after vote delayed
Orem short-term rental owners await city decision after vote delayed KUTV
Jul 23, 2026kjzz.comshort-term rental regulations
Orem short-term rental owners await city decision after vote delayed
Orem short-term rental owners await city decision after vote delayed kjzz.com
Jul 23, 2026FOX 13 News Utahshort-term rental regulations
Drawing the line on Airbnb: How Salt Lake City and Orem differ
Drawing the line on Airbnb: How Salt Lake City and Orem differ FOX 13 News Utah
Jul 15, 2026